Popeater
| 1 year ago
The United Nations declared April 4th as the International Day of Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action. The campaign was originally created by the Colombian non-profit Arcangeles. The UN Secretary General Ban-Ki-moon, Colombian rockstar...
AKI
| 1 year ago
Pope Benedict XVI called for an end to the use of landmines saying they make humanity live in fear. In recognition of International Day For Mine Awareness during his Wednesday address to pilgrims in St. Peter's Square, the pope praised "everyone who...
Ansa
| 1 year ago
Pope Benedict XVI called for an end to the use of land mines and expressed his support for "families and victims of such devastating weapons" on Wednesday at the end of his midday general audience in St...The Vatican was one of 94 signatory states of...