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Terran Orbital supervises Italian students building satellite for first Vatican space mission

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
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A satellite created with the help of Terran Orbital Corporation’s (NYSE: LLAP ) Italian subsidiary, Tyvak International, successfully launched Monday, carrying Pope Francis’s iconic “Statis Orbis” coronavirus pandemic prayer heavenward.

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  • A satellite created with the help of Terran Orbital Corporation’s (NYSE: LLAP ) Italian subsidiary, Tyvak International, successfully launched Monday, carrying Pope Francis’s iconic “Statis Orbis” coronavirus pandemic prayer heavenward.
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    Students from the Polytechnic University of Turin or Politecnico di Torino perform test activities on the on the Spei Satelles papal satellite, as engineers with Tyvak International, a Terran Orbital subsidiary, supervise the students’ work.
  • A technical team from Tyvak International, Terran Orbital’s Turin, Italy subsidiary, proudly supervised and supported the students’ six-month project to develop the satellite, which will operate from Low Earth Orbit.
  • The Project has been promoted by the Dicastery for Communication of the Holy See in unity with the Pope, together with the Italian Space Agency.

International Dialogue Centre’s Secretary General Calls for Continued Commitment to Universal Peace through Interreligious Dialogue in Audience with Pope Francis

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023
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Rome, Italy, June 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, His Holiness Pope Francis received His Excellency, Dr. Zuhair Alharthi, Secretary General, International Dialogue Centre, KAICIID.

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  • Rome, Italy, June 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, His Holiness Pope Francis received His Excellency, Dr. Zuhair Alharthi, Secretary General, International Dialogue Centre, KAICIID.
  • The Secretary General expressed gratitude for the Vatican’s historical role in helping to establish and support the International Dialogue Centre’s interreligious and intercultural dialogue programmatic work, globally.
  • The Holy See remains a Founding Observer of the International Dialogue Centre, ensuring our mandate is delivered.
  • “The Vatican has played a significant role in raising the importance of interreligious dialogue as a necessary means towards creating universal peace,” said the Secretary General.

Catholic Distance University to Appoint New President

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Honorable Maria Sophia Aguirre, Ph.D., a distinguished Ordinary Professor of Economics and researcher in the field of finance, family, and economic development, will be appointed the third President of Catholic Distance University on July 1, 2023.

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  • CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Honorable Maria Sophia Aguirre, Ph.D., a distinguished Ordinary Professor of Economics and researcher in the field of finance, family, and economic development, will be appointed the third President of Catholic Distance University on July 1, 2023.
  • A tenured faculty member at The Catholic University of America, Dr. Aguirre has 30 years of teaching and research experience, while holding leadership positions at the academic program level, department and school levels, as well as the university at large.
  • and then a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Notre Dame with concentrations in monetary and fiscal policies and international financial markets.
  • FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Mary Kate White, Director of Communications, Catholic Distance University, 300 S. George St., Charles Town, WV 25414 [email protected] ; 304-724-5000, ext.

Pope Francis names new Bishop for Catholic Diocese of Kalamazoo

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
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KALAMAZOO, Mich., May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Paul J. Bradley, 77, and appointed Msgr. Edward M. Lohse, 61, as the fifth Bishop for the Catholic Diocese of Kalamazoo. The resignation and appointment were announced today by the Holy See in Rome.

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  • KALAMAZOO, Mich., May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Paul J. Bradley, 77, and appointed Msgr.
  • Edward M. Lohse, 61, as the fifth Bishop for the Catholic Diocese of Kalamazoo.
  • Ordination of the new Bishop has been scheduled for 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at St. Augustine Cathedral, Kalamazoo.
  • Together, we will go forward to proclaim Christ, and to meet him in the hearts of all God's people in the Diocese of Kalamazoo."

Ambassador Carlos dos Santos appointed as Executive Chairman of Compass Group Holdings.

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Monday, February 6, 2023
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Compass Group Holdings , a leading Energy Project Management, and Integrated Services company operating in East Africa, and headquartered in Maputo, Mozambique, is delighted to announce the appointment of Ambassador Carlos dos Santos to the Board as Executive Chairman with immediate effect.

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  • Compass Group Holdings , a leading Energy Project Management, and Integrated Services company operating in East Africa, and headquartered in Maputo, Mozambique, is delighted to announce the appointment of Ambassador Carlos dos Santos to the Board as Executive Chairman with immediate effect.
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    Ambassador Carlos dos Santos appointed as Executive Chairman of Compass Group Holdings.
  • Ambassador Carlos dos Santos’ unrivalled experience and unique knowledge in the public sector will bring comprehensive leadership to Compass Group, both in their current operations, but also as a guide to its future as the group continues along its path of exponential growth.
  • Miles Pelham, Founder and President, of Compass Group Holdings commented:
    "It is a great privilege to welcome Ambassador Carlos dos Santos to the Board as Executive Chairman.

International Symposium at the Vatican on Hansen's Disease To Focus on Theme of "Leave No One Behind"

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Friday, January 20, 2023
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The symposium is a follow-up to an International Symposium held at the same venue in 2016 titled "Towards Holistic Care for People with Hansen's Disease, Respectful of their Dignity."

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  • The symposium is a follow-up to an International Symposium held at the same venue in 2016 titled "Towards Holistic Care for People with Hansen's Disease, Respectful of their Dignity."
  • In addition, the symposium will incorporate the launch ceremony for Global Appeal 2023 to End Stigma and Discrimination against Persons Affected by Leprosy.
  • The symposium is taking place as part of Sasakawa Leprosy (Hansen's Disease) Initiative's ongoing "Don't Forget Hansen's Disease" campaign, which was launched in 2021 to ensure that Hansen's disease and the needs to those it affects are not overlooked amid the coronavirus pandemic.
  • To participate in the symposium physically or virtually, please go to this webpage for further details: ( https://sasakawaleprosyinitiative.org/latest-updates/initiative-news/312... ).

Italy NFT Market Intelligence Report 2022: Market to Reach $3,33 Million by 2028 - Italian Luxury Fashion Houses are Earning Substantial Revenues from the Sale of their NFTs - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, December 12, 2022
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According to the Q2 2022 NFT Survey, NFT industry in Italy is expected to grow by 47.6% on an annual basis to reach US$671.4 million in 2022.

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  • According to the Q2 2022 NFT Survey, NFT industry in Italy is expected to grow by 47.6% on an annual basis to reach US$671.4 million in 2022.
  • The NFT Spend Value in the country will increase from US$671.4 million in 2022 to reach US$3633.5 million by 2028.
  • The emergence of NFTs in Italy became mainstream, with young Italian digital artists trading their works online with Ethereum.
  • 2.1 Italy NFT - Total Sales Spend Value Trend Analysis, 2019 - 2028
    2.2 Italy NFT - Total Sales Spend Volume Trend Analysis, 2019 - 2028
    2.3 Italy NFT - Average Value Per Transaction Trend Analysis, 2019 - 2028
    4.1 Italy NFT Market Share by Key Assets (%), 2021 Vs. 2028
    4.2 Italy NFT Collectibles and Art Trend Analysis, 2019 - 2028
    4.3 Italy NFT Real Estate Trend Analysis, 2019 - 2028
    4.4 Italy NFT Sports Trend Analysis, 2019 - 2028
    4.5 Italy NFT Gaming Trend Analysis, 2019 - 2028
    4.6 Italy NFT Utility Trend Analysis, 2019 - 2028
    4.7 Italy NFT Fashion and Luxury Trend Analysis, 2019 - 2028
    4.8 Italy NFT Other Assets Trend Analysis, 2019 - 2028
    5.1 Italy NFT Collectibles and Art Market Share by Key Assets (%), 2021 Vs. 2028
    5.2 Italy NFT Collectibles and Art - Digital Art Spend Value Trend Analysis, 2019 - 2028
    5.3 Italy NFT Collectibles and Art - Music & Sound Clip Spend Value Trend Analysis, 2019 - 2028
    5.4 Italy NFT Collectibles and Art - Videos Spend Value Trend Analysis, 2019 - 2028
    5.5 Italy NFT Collectibles and Art - Memes & GIF Spend Value Trend Analysis, 2019 - 2028
    5.6 Italy NFT Collectibles and Art - Other Assets Spend Value Trend Analysis, 2019 - 2028
    6.1 Italy NFT Market Share by Currency (%), 2021 Vs. 2028
    6.2 Italy NFT Currency Ethereum - Spend Value Trend Analysis, 2019 - 2028
    6.3 Italy NFT Currency Solana - Spend Value Trend Analysis, 2019 - 2028
    6.4 Italy NFT Currency Avalanche - Spend Value Trend Analysis, 2019 - 2028
    6.5 Italy NFT Currency Polygon - Spend Value Trend Analysis, 2019 - 2028
    6.6 Italy NFT Currency BSC - Spend Value Trend Analysis, 2019 - 2028
    6.7 Italy NFT Currency Flow - Spend Value Trend Analysis, 2019 - 2028
    6.8 Italy NFT Currency WAX - Spend Value Trend Analysis, 2019 - 2028
    6.9 Italy NFT Currency Ronin - Spend Value Trend Analysis, 2019 - 2028
    6.10 Italy NFT Other Currencies - Spend Value Trend Analysis, 2019 - 2028
    7.1 Italy NFT Market Share by Key Sales Channels (%), 2021 Vs. 2028
    7.2 Italy NFT Primary Market - Spend Value Trend Analysis, 2019 - 2028
    7.3 Italy NFT Secondary Market - Spend Value Trend Analysis, 2019 - 2028
    8 Italy User Statistics of Internet and Population, 2019 - 2028
    8.1 Italy Internet Users Trend Analysis, 2019 - 2028
    8.2 Italy Internet Penetration Rate, 2019 - 2028
    8.3 Italy Adult Population Trend Analysis, 2019 - 2028
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Canada continues to strengthen asylum processing capacity in the Americas

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Thursday, September 1, 2022
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Through its leadership in the Comprehensive Regional Protection and Solutions Framework (known as MIRPS), Canada will continue to contribute to asylum system capacity building, among other protection efforts for Central America and Mexico.

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  • Through its leadership in the Comprehensive Regional Protection and Solutions Framework (known as MIRPS), Canada will continue to contribute to asylum system capacity building, among other protection efforts for Central America and Mexico.
  • In support of MIRPS, the Honourable SeanFraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, reiterated today Canada's support for the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) to strengthen asylum processing capacity in the Americas, through 3 capacity-building projects over the next 2years.
  • This project will also deploy mobile asylum claim offices to regions experiencing an influx of claims or add capacity to other offices.
  • Finally, the third initiative will strengthen asylum capacity in Costa Rica, Guatemala and Honduras.

Canada opens the Comprehensive Regional Protection and Solutions Framework Support Platform Signature Event

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022
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That is why the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, together with Gillian Triggs, Assistant Secretary-General and Assistant High Commissioner for Protection with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), have gathered today to kick off the MIRPS Support Platform Signature Event.

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  • That is why the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, together with Gillian Triggs, Assistant Secretary-General and Assistant High Commissioner for Protection with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), have gathered today to kick off the MIRPS Support Platform Signature Event.
  • Support for these projects reflects Canada's ongoing commitment as a member of the MIRPS Support Platform to offer protection and seek solutions for those forcibly displaced in Central America and Mexico.
  • It was set up to support the efforts of the 7 MIRPS countries to offer protection, seek solutions and mobilize resources for these efforts.
  • The Platform is supported by the UNHCR, as the MIRPS technical secretariat, while Italy and the Holy See are observers.

Secretary of State of Vatican, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, conducted a benediction ceremony at the offices of White Hilt Capital

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Thursday, May 5, 2022
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VATICAN CITY, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Secretary of State of Vatican, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, conducted a benediction ceremony at the offices of White Hilt Capital .

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  • VATICAN CITY, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Secretary of State of Vatican, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, conducted a benediction ceremony at the offices of White Hilt Capital .
  • The Cardinal was accompanied by the Holy See officials and prelates in addition to members of the Italian Government.
  • In a short remark, David Mazaheri thanked Cardinal and Holy See officials; and spoke about the commitments of White Hilt Capital to the Holy See.
  • White Hilt Capital is a global financial institution that delivers a broad range of financial services across investment banking, securities, and investment management.