Piergiorgio Pescali
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Two "just married" North Koreans

Female Militia training in Kim Il Sung Square, Pyongyang

Children at Mansudae School in North Korea.

Catholic North Koreans attending mass

A North Korean soldier watching the South Korean border

A North Korean soldier at Panmumjom Truce Border Line- In background stand two South Korean soldiers.

The World's largest Christmas tree has been lighted up in the Umbrian town of Gubbio, Italy. The tree has more than 800 lights powered by solar energy. Since 1991 the tree is enlisted in the Guinnes World Records

The World's largest Christmas tree has been lighted up in the Umbrian town of Gubbio, Italy. The tree has more than 800 lights powered by solar energy. Since 1991 the tree is enlisted in the Guinnes World Records

The World's largest Christmas tree has been lighted up in the Umbrian town of Gubbio, Italy. The tree has more than 800 lights powered by solar energy. Since 1991 the tree is enlisted in the Guinnes World Records

This kindergarten is run by Catholic Nuns, but 90% of children are from Buddhist families. Public kindergarten in Myanmar is often reputed to be at a low level, so when it is possible, people send their children to private institutes.

This kindergarten is run by Catholic Nuns, but 90% of children are from Buddhist families. Public kindergarten in Myanmar is often reputed to be at a low level, so when it is possible, people send their children to private institutes.

This kindergarten is run by Catholic Nuns, but 90% of children are from buddhist families. Public kindergarten in Myanmar is often considered at a low level, so when it is possible, people send their children at private institutes.

This family is one of the poorest, living in the outskirts of Yangon, near Insein Prison. English soccer players and religious posters fill up the paper-wall which divide the tiny wooden house into two rooms. Catholic Caritas help this family by giving food and paying the daughter's school fee.

Sister Mary is responsible for taking care of the dispensary in Zawgyi Village, Mandalay District, where a female-orphanage is located. The nearest dispensary is in Mandaly, two hours by car from this small village, so Sister Mary takes care of all the people of Zawgyi and nearby villages.

Orphan children are received in this center for the disabled. Catholic Nuns run the centre in Taunggy, Myanmar. State run hospitals do not have enough experience to deal with handicapped people, so they can only rely on thic catholic centre.

This legless woman feeds an orphaned child with milk. Catholic Nuns run this centre for the disabled in Taunggy, Myanmar. State run hospitals do not have enough experience to deal with handicapped people, so they can only rely on thic catholic centre

Catholic Nuns run this center for disabled people in Taunggy, Myanmar. State run hospitals do not have enough experience to deal with handicapped people, so they can only rely on thic catholic centre.

Catholic Nuns run this handicapped centre in Taunggy, Myanmar. State runned hospitals do not have enough experience to deal with handicapped people, so they can only relieve on thic catholic centre

A woman stands at the door of her room in Nongkhan Leprosary. The leprosary was founded by Italian PIME missionary Cesare Colombo at early 50's and now hosts about 20 patients. The Myanmar goverment do not have any hospital to cure this kind of illness

The burmese Catholic Church, with its social organizations, is in the frontline to fight against poverty and woman's emancipation.