Reflection. Day of the Dead: The triumph of memory over oblivion
Sr. Helga Leija, a Benedictine Sister of Mount St. Scholastica, lives in Atchison, Kansas. She shares a few thoughts with us. As I walk around
Mexican Catrina: A Celebration of Life
“Calaca’s taken him” is a Mexican expression that is used when someone dies. Also known as ‘Catrina’, a figure in high heels and a hat
The Philippines. All Souls’ Day
The Filipinos are the most thoughtful when it comes to celebrating All Souls’ Day. In the Philippines, we honour our loved ones who have moved
Ghana. The Last Rites
The Asantes, an ethnic group living in the central part of Ghana, perform rituals for their dead kinsmen and loved ones generally known as ayie
Advocacy & People. Alessandra Korap Munduruku. “We will continue to resist”
She organized community efforts to stop mining development by British mining company Anglo American in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest. Brazil is one of the five largest
Africa. Alternative Energies
Many African governments continue to focus on fossil fuels. And, despite enormous potential, investment in renewable sources by multinationals is not taking off. The next
