Earth's 8-billionth pilgrim

By Francisco S. Tatad

Nov 23, 2022 12:05 am

FIRST THINGS FIRST

We enter the world not to own it, but to sanctify it with our prayers and works as pilgrims.

AMID the massive deaths and sufferings from the pandemic, the various wars and conflicts, the natural calamities, and violent incidents around the world, the arrival of the 8-billionth human being on planet Earth is more than a welcome development.

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FIRST THINGS FIRST

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