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I come as a pilgrim of peace and an apostle of hope Pope Francis
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Pope Francis in Africa: 5 Powerful Quotes

Pope Francis's visit to Kenya, Uganda, and Central African Republic was historic in many ways. While there are many stories to be told and messages to be highlighted I wanted to identify five quotes from his time in Africa that illustrate some of the themes of the trip.
American Campuses Act on Climate Pledge
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Four Jesuit Universities Participate in White House Day of Climate Action

On November 19th, four Jesuit universities, Georgetown University, John Carroll University, Santa Clara University and the University of San Francisco, participated in a White House-sponsored day of action to amplify the voice of the higher-ed community in support of a strong climate agreement in Paris that charts a path toward a low-carbon, sustainable future.
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Marquette Scientists Find Vines in Tropical Forests May Significantly Accelerate Climate Change

An increase in woody vines in tropical forests may be significantly accelerating climate change, Marquette University scientists determined in a first-ever forest-level experimental study on the subject. The three-year project by Marquette biologists found that the amount of carbon absorbed in a tropical forest in Panama decreased by 76 percent per year when the woody vines, called lianas, were present.