A reflection on Pope Francis’ funeral

Our late dear Holy Father, Pope Francis' body was greeted with warm applause from over 250,000 people and chirping of seagull birds as his coffin was carried into St. Peter’s Square for his solemn Requiem Mass on

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Indigenous Fijian funerals adapted to balance culture and survival

Like others across the world, indigenous Fijians (known as iTaukei) in Fiji are facing increased pressure to honor their loved ones with a memorable funeral that can become costly.  A team of interdisciplinary

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A ‘people’s funeral’ for Qarase

Deprived of a state-funeral after his death on 21 April, supporters of Fiji’s ousted Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase helped his family to give the 79-year old leader a send-off befitting the national and populist

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