On Monday 9 October 2017.
Today’s stories
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Day
of prayer and fasting called as plague sweeps Madagascar
The Mothers’ Union in the Anglican Province of the Indian Ocean is calling for a day of prayer and fasting on Friday in response to an epidemic of plague which is sweeping the island of Madagascar. The provincial Mother’s Union president, Marie-Pierrette Bezara, has called on women to pray that “the God of mercy [will] save the Malagasy people from this horrible disease”.
The Mothers’ Union in the Anglican Province of the Indian Ocean is calling for a day of prayer and fasting on Friday in response to an epidemic of plague which is sweeping the island of Madagascar. The provincial Mother’s Union president, Marie-Pierrette Bezara, has called on women to pray that “the God of mercy [will] save the Malagasy people from this horrible disease”.
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Prince
of Wales opens visitors centre at St Paul’s Valletta
The Diocese in Europe’s pro-cathedral in Malta received a boost last week when Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales, opened its new visitors centre. The cathedral is considered by many to be the architectural masterpiece of designer William Scamp, who took over the commission as the project faced serious structural issues, and ensured it was successfully completed. But now, the Neo-Classical building, with its grand temple-front portico with Ionic columns, and an array of eight Corinthian inside, is considered to be at risk.
The Diocese in Europe’s pro-cathedral in Malta received a boost last week when Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales, opened its new visitors centre. The cathedral is considered by many to be the architectural masterpiece of designer William Scamp, who took over the commission as the project faced serious structural issues, and ensured it was successfully completed. But now, the Neo-Classical building, with its grand temple-front portico with Ionic columns, and an array of eight Corinthian inside, is considered to be at risk.
