20 Maggio 2023
We pray for Italy hit by heavy rains, causing several rivers to overflow in the Emilia Romagna and Marche regions. According to the reports, at least 13 people have died, and thousands have been evacuated. Many families have lost their houses and their economic activities. These unprecedented floods are just another effect of climate change. May God give hope to the people affected and who have lost everything.
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20 Maggio 2023
Let’s pray for Myanmar where at least 54 people have died due to Cyclone Mocha which swept last weekend. Reliable information about the death toll and destruction is unclear. People affected told the media that probably hundreds of people died, and they still wait for help to arrive. According to the Rohingya Organization in UK, no humanitarian aid has reached the Rohingya people. There are rising concerns in flooded areas regarding the spread of waterborne diseases and the movement of landmines.
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20 Maggio 2023
We thank God for the innovative activities that are arising worldwide to hear the cry of the Earth and the Poor. Biofase company from Mexico is using avocado waste to create a sustainable plastic. The company uses a transformation process to turn avocado seed into a biopolymer, which creates biodegradable single-use products such as cutlery, plates, and straws. Products can substitute plastics. The company has been extending to other countries and it is supporting other areas regarding entrepreneurship and the protection of marine fauna in Mexico.
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18 Maggio 2023
22 May 2023 — SAVING THE CONGO BASING PEATLANDS. THE LIFELINE OF ALL CREATION! The Laudato Si’ Movement from the Democratic Republic of Congo, in collaboration with the JPIC Commission USG-UISG and the Laudato Si’ Action Platform has the pleasure to invite you to this important webinar as part of the Laudato Si’ Week 2023. From 4pm to 6pm (Rome Time). Available in English, Spanish and French.
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18 Maggio 2023
The Laudato Si’ Week this year titles “Hope for the Earth. Hope for Humanity”. The LSW will be celebrated from 21 to 28 May 2023. This year the Laudato Si Movement invites all people to watch the movie “The Letter” to mark the eighth anniversary of Pope Francis’ landmark encyclical on care for creation. This global celebration wants to unite Catholics to rejoice in the progress we have made in bringing Laudato Si’ to life.
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14 Maggio 2023
Let’s pray for Manipur, India, where clashes between the Meiteis community (mostly Hindus) and the tribal people (mostly Christians) caused the death of 12 inhabitants. The violence started after the state’s top court asked the Central Government to recommend to the Federal administration to allow the demand of the Meitei community to list them among Scheduled Tribes. This means having a special status to enjoy rights to farm on forest land, low-cost bank loans and government jobs.
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14 Maggio 2023
A court in Kenya prosecuted a pastor facing possible terror-related charges in the deaths of more than 100 people, many of whom starved to death. According to survivors, the pastor had instructed them to fast to death before the world ends so that they could meet Jesus. People were paying the pastor. A search of the Pastor’s property in a remote area, found more than 100 bodies and dozens of mass graves dug out. The Pastor had already been arrested twice before in connection with the deaths of children.
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14 Maggio 2023
We thank God for all the innovations happening around the world. A Scotland team has designed the Wave Swing, which captures the power of waves. It is anchored to the sea floor, floating just below the surface. When a wave passes over it, the top half of the machine is pushed down and compressed air inside springs it back up. This up and down motion can generate electricity. The Wave Swing can automatically adjust its height in water, allowing it to remain just below the wave line.
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5 Maggio 2023
We thank God for all the initiatives to protect people’s health and the environment. Solar Cookers International is an organization that was created to improve human health, economic well-being, women’s empowerment, and protection of the environment by creating climate-friendly solar cookers for vulnerable populations in more than 135 countries worldwide. The solar cooker is made from cardboard, tinfoil, and use mirrors to reflect sunlight to cook meals for 5-6 people and pasteurize water.
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5 Maggio 2023
Let’s pray for Rwanda, where at least 127 people have been killed due to the flash floods triggered by heavy rains. The death toll is expected to increase. According to authorities, the torrential rains have swept through the Western, Southern and Northern, destroying houses and roads. Experts say extreme weather is more likely to happen with more frequency and intensity due to climate change. In fact in Uganda, at least six people died from landslides in their homes.
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