Paralysis may be localized, generalized or follow a certain pattern. For example, localized paralysis occurs in Bell's palsy where one side of the face may be paralysed due to inflammation of the facial nerve on that side. Patients with stroke may be weak throughout their body (global paralysis) or have hemiplegia (weakness on one side of the body) or other patterns of paralysis depending on the area of damage in the brain. Other patterns of paralysis arise due to different lesions and their sequelae. For example, lower spinal cord damage from a severe back injury may result in paraplegia.
Reciting the Angelus Feb. 19, Pope Benedict said the day's Gospel reading about Jesus forgiving the sins of the paralyzed man and healing him demonstrates that Christ's primary mission is to heal souls.
"The paralyzed man is the image of every human being impeded by sin from moving freely, from walking on the path of goodness, from giving the best of himself," the pope said.
The presence of sin prevents humanity from fully developing "those values of brotherhood, justice and peace" which are celebrated and proclaimed in solemn declarations signed by most countries in the world, he said.
A general strike in Niger demanding lower prices for basic goods paralyzed the capital of one of the world's poorest nations Thursday, following a similar attempt last month that was met with inaction from the government.
NIAMEY, Niger --A general strike in Niger demanding lower prices for basic goods paralyzed the capital of one of the world's poorest nations Thursday, following a similar attempt last month that was met with inaction from the government.
Around 5,000 protesters marched in the city center toward the president's residence, but were held back by police.
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