Every human being is worthy by the mere fact of having been willed, created, and loved by God. There is no situation that causes the Lord to turn His gaze away from us. It is a consoling truth that accompanies us at all times and reminds us that His merciful love always outweighs whatever good or evil we may have done. #ApostolicJourney
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Kenyan police fired tear gas to scatter protesters in the central town of Nanyuki opposing a quarantine center for Americans exposed to Ebola that the US government has raced to build despite Kenyan court orders barring further work https://t.co/3lr6Sv1dzA
I'm deeply alarmed by the renewed escalation in the Middle East.
All attacks must stop immediately.
The ceasefires in Lebanon, Iran & Gaza must be fully respected.
Any steps that could undermine ongoing diplomatic efforts must be avoided.
I'm also deeply concerned by Israel's decision to close crossings into Gaza & reiterate my call for the immediate reopening of all crossings to ensure the rapid, safe & unhindered passage of humanitarian assistance at scale throughout Gaza.
The exercise of navigational rights & freedoms, in accordance with international law, must be respected.
Everyone must uphold their obligations under international law & take all feasible precautions to protect civilians.
There is no military solution to the conflicts in the Middle East.
The only way forward is through dialogue & negotiations.
I urge all concerned to work towards diplomatic solutions that advance regional & international peace & security.
Somali referee Omar Artan, the only World Cup referee from Somalia, won’t officiate in the World Cup after being denied entry into the United States. https://t.co/Viyp3VhFVA
Africa should not have to choose from France or Russia or China, “we should be receptive to all,” Nigerian billionaire Tony Elumelu told me at Africa Forward Summit.
He welcomes all investment as long it’s on “mutually beneficial terms,” he says