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Oct 26-Nov 8, 2012

C.S. Lewis 'couldn't touch anything without illuminating it'

Fifty years after the death of C.S. Lewis, an old friend chats with NCR about the author and his life's work.

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Central American farmers seek buffers against climate change

In Central America, the livelihoods of farmers of maize and beans, the region's staples, are at risk. A new study hopes to help counteract that.

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On climate, local efforts are not enough

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ss10262012p03pha.jpgSACRED ACTS: HOW CHURCHES ARE WORKING TO PROTECT EARTH’S CLIMATE
Edited by Mallory McDuff
Published by New Society Publishers, $17.95

Shortly before I received this book, I happened to read that worldwide levels of emissions of carbon dioxide rose by 5.9 percent in 2010, according to the Global Carbon Project. This was the largest jump in any year since the Industrial Revolution.

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Voting for authentic human development

Viewpoint: The framework of human development sheds light on significant differences in the presidential candidates' economic policies.

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Seattle cathedral dedicates new shrine to John XXIII

The almost life-sized statue was unveiled Sept. 29, the evening before a Sunday Mass commemorating the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council.

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Editorial: Evangelization requires bishops’ self-examination

The new evangelization will remain a stilted and cerebral exercise unless those most invested in its success are willing to take risks.

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