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Press release: Barefoot Torchbearer hailed as ‘Olympic Hero’ in Kenya
An Olympic Torchbearer from Consett, County Durham, has been hailed as the first hero of London 2012 after handing over his torch to children in a slum 8,000 kilometres away in Kenya.
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Cardinal’s visit a great success
Over the last few days, we have been very pleased to host – together with the Centre for Catholic Studies at Durham University – HE Cardinal Peter Turkson, President of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace.
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Cardinal Turkson speaks on economic crisis and human flourishing
HE Cardinal Peter Turkson, President of the Pontifical Council of Justice and Peace, is coming to the UK to deliver a lecture entitled “The Gospel and Social Teaching: On the Economic Crisis, Human Flourishing and Church Ministry”.
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Barefoot runner’s Kenya trip proves good for the sole
CAFOD supporter and Great North Run barefoot runner John McBride has gone the extra mile for CAFOD this year after travelling to Kenya with CAFOD where he met the people he is raising money for.
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No claims clergy get Bishop’s bonus
A Newcastle-based insurance brokers that offers a £5 charity donation for every priest who signs up for a policy with them is to present CAFOD with a cheque for more than £1,000
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Peru: Thousands march to protect water
Thousands of worried Peruvians have walked 870 kilometres to protest about how government and mining companies have neglected the quality of their water supplies.
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TAGS: 267.Campaigning news, 263.News, 218.Peru, 260.Private Sector, 178.Water
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Unearth Justice Update – Gold Mining
Many of you may have seen the recent Channel 4 Dispatches programme, ‘The Real Price of Gold’, and so we wanted to update you on our work in relation to mining and how you can help.
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TAGS: 267.Campaigning news, 263.News, 174.Trade and Fairtrade
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Unearth Justice campaign: tough action on pollution
Mining is often a cause of conflict, environmental destruction and toxic pollution. Since 2006, you have been calling on companies and governments to end this injustice, and give poor communities a greater say in whether mining is allowed, how it operates, and who benefits, as part of our Unearth Justice campaign. Find out how our actions are seeing results.
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Goldcorp staff face criminal charges over mine pollution after CAFOD investigation
Authorities in Honduras last week filed criminal charges against senior officials of Entremares based on evidence from aid agency CAFOD of severe water contamination.
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