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“Celebrate humbly and donate for Ukraine” – Pope Francis’ call to people

"Celebrate humbly and donate for Ukraine" - Pope Francis' call to people

Pope Francis on Wednesday urged people to celebrate “a more humble Christmas” this year by spending less on gifts and celebrations and sending the difference to Ukrainians in need. Speaking at the end of his weekly general audience, Francis drew attention to the suffering of the “battered Ukrainian people” as …

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Canada to summon Russian ambassador over ‘hateful’ tweets towards LGBT+ community

Canada to summon Russian ambassador over 'hateful' tweets towards LGBT+ community

Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly asked her services on Monday to summon the Russian ambassador to Ottawa, Oleg Stepanov, following a series of anti-LGBT+ tweets, including one targeting an openly lesbian federal minister. Messages posted by the Russian Embassy’s Twitter account echo the Duma’s adoption last week of a bill …

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