March 2013
A pope who comes “almost from the ends of the earth”
Son of an Italian immigrant couple, Jorge Mario Bergoglio has many firsts: first Latin American pope, first to take up the name of Francis, first among the Jesuits to be elected as bishop of Rome. He asked the people for a blessing for his mandate.
Brotherhood to be lived
Jorge Mario Bergoglio, in his first greeting as bishop of Rome, already indicates what will be a few of the priorities of his pontificate
March 22 is World Water Day
Fresh water is crucial for human society. Yet due to the climate change, it is expected to become increasingly scarce in the future.
Strong without violence
Trading punches for dance moves; guns for musical instruments: two anti-bullying programs striving to have an impact that strengthens children’s ability to deal with conflicts.
Honor your guest with homemade food
Some Middle-Eastern hospitality can help you keep your friends – and make new ones…
The difference makers
Luca “Lazylegz” Patuelli has had a disability since childhood. He needs crutches, but he decided that this will not define his life. He became a famous break dancer and, together with other Canadians, he inspires people.
How to make a friend
Have you made a new friend lately? Aman, 7, shows us that it’s easier than we think.
Better than nagging
Leticia Espinoza was always nagging her brother to clean up his stuff, but it wasn’t working. One day, she was tempted “to just throw all of his clothes in a laundry basket, leaving them crumpled” because she was upset, but something changed her mind…
The missing college fund
What would you do if someone was stealing from your child’s bank account? A mother discovered that the first impulse is not always the right choice.
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