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Ecological footprint in the world
In the Message addressed to the participants of the high-level event of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, Pope Francis emphasized that care for the environment cannot be detached from the respect for human rights. "This beloved land of ours is the great resource that God has given, which is at our disposal and it is not to be defaced, exploited or degraded. On the contrary, enjoying its immense beauty, we can live with dignity," the Holy Father said.
FMA Institutes in the World: Data
On Friday 17 September 2021, the Institute of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians (FMA) celebrated the Official Opening of its XXIV General Chapter, scheduled until 24 October, at the Generalate in Rome. For the occasion, below some data on the FMA Institute’s worldwide presence:
Statistics of the Catholic Church in Hungary and Slovakia
On the occasion of Pope Francis' Apostolic Journey to Hungary and Slovakia, the Bulletin of the Press Office of the Holy See made public some statistics regarding the Catholic Church in the two countries.
Some facts to know, in view of International Literacy Day
Tomorrow, September 8, is International Literacy Day, established in 1966 to "to remind the public of the importance of literacy as a matter of dignity and human right, and to advance the literacy agenda towards a more literate and sustainable society."