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A remarkable soccer-loving nun from Brazil has been recognized as the world’s oldest living person at nearly 117 years old. Sister Inah Canabarro, who attributes her incredible longevity to her steadfast Catholic faith, was officially declared the world’s oldest person by LongeviQuest, an organization that tracks supercentenarians worldwide. Born on June 8, 1908, in southern…

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In 2004 after a routine ultrasound, Jessica Ronne, who was living in Grand Rapids, Michigan at the time, received the news that no expectant mother wants to hear: her unborn child had suffered a stroke and had no chance of survival. Despite being told to terminate the pregnancy, Jessica and her husband, Jason, refused. “We…

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The labor force participation rate for women in their prime working age hit an all-time high, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data released as part of the monthly jobs report. Julia Pollak, chief economist for ZipRecruiter, said, “The [overall] prime-age employment-to-population ratio continued to rise, hitting 80.9 percent, the highest level since 2001; among…

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In the crucible of global conflict, women in ministry emerge as pillars of resilience and agents of profound change. Amid the unique challenges of each locale, specifically in impoverished and warring nations, these women courageously navigate volatile environments, steadfast in their commitment to spreading the Gospel through servant-hearted care and compassion. Having witnessed firsthand the…

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