Disarmament Week
"The adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development was a defining moment for global efforts to prevent, combat and eradicate the illicit arms trade: the Agenda included a specific… Read More »Disarmament Week
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1985: Return of Uluru to the traditional owners, the Anangu people
On 26 October 1985 the Governor General of Australia, Sir Ninian Stephen, handed over title for the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park to the Traditional Owners of the area – the… Read More »1985: Return of Uluru to the traditional owners, the Anangu people
2019: Ban on climbing Uluru comes into force
On this day the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park Board of Management decision to close the climb to the top of Uluru came into force. The Board is made up of… Read More »2019: Ban on climbing Uluru comes into force
Saints Simon and Jude
Jesus chose some unlikely people: a former Zealot, a former (crooked) tax collector, an impetuous fisherman, two “sons of thunder,” and a man named Judas Iscariot. It is a reminder… Read More »Saints Simon and Jude
1834: Battle of Pinjara, WA
One hundred years after the Battle of Pinjarra, someone writing under the nome de plume 'Cygney' recounted the story in The West Australian newspaper. What do you make of this… Read More »1834: Battle of Pinjara, WA
World Cities Day
The United Nations General Assembly designated the 31st of October as World Cities Day, by its resolution 68/239. The Day is intended to promote interest in global urbanization, push forward… Read More »World Cities Day
All Saints Day
From the first centuries after Christ, Christians who died a martyr’s death were considered saints, who live in God’s presence forever. In the ninth century, Pope Gregory IV designated November… Read More »All Saints Day
All Souls’ Day
On the feast of All Souls, and throughout November, we remember and pray for our deceased relatives, friends, and all the those who have died. Prayer Let perpetual light shine… Read More »All Souls’ Day
Saint Charles Borromeo
"Trained in civil and canon law in Pavia, Charles Borromeo was called to Rome as a young man by his uncle, Pope Pius IV, to be secretary of state at… Read More »Saint Charles Borromeo