Saint Josaphat
In 1595, the Orthodox bishop of Brest-Litovsk in present-day Belarus and five other bishops representing millions of Ruthenians, sought reunion with Rome. John Kunsevich — who took the name Josaphat… Read More »Saint Josaphat
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1991: Dili Massacre, Timor-Leste: more than 271 people killed
On November 12, 1991, Indonesian troops fired upon a peaceful memorial procession to a cemetery in Dili, East Timor that had turned into a pro-independence demonstration. More than 271 East… Read More »1991: Dili Massacre, Timor-Leste: more than 271 people killed
World Diabetes Day
Diabetes is a major cause of blindness, kidney failure, heart attack, stroke and lower limb amputation. Healthy diet, physical activity and avoiding tobacco use can prevent or delay type 2… Read More »World Diabetes Day
International Day of Tolerance
"At a time when extremism and fanaticism are unleashed too often, at a time when the venom of hatred continues to poison a part of humanity, tolerance has never been… Read More »International Day of Tolerance
1989: Murder of six Jesuit priests and two co-workers in El Salvador
In the early hours on 16 November 1989, six Jesuit priests, a cook and her 16-year-old daughter were shot and killed at the Pastoral Centre of José Simeón Cañas Central… Read More »1989: Murder of six Jesuit priests and two co-workers in El Salvador
World Toilet Day
Toilets save lives, because human waste spreads killer diseases. World Toilet Day is about inspiring action to tackle the global sanitation crisis and help achieve Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG… Read More »World Toilet Day
World Youth Day
World Youth Day is celebrated every year in local churches and every two or three years at the international level. It is now practiced on Christ the King Sunday at… Read More »World Youth Day
Universal Children’s Day
"Around the world, children are showing us their strength and leadership advocating for a more sustainable world for all. Let’s build on advances and re-commit to putting children first. For… Read More »Universal Children’s Day
1959: Adoption by UN of the Declaration of Rights of the Child
In 1959, the UN General Assembly adopted the Declaration of the Rights of the Child, which defines children’s rights to protection, education, health care, shelter, and good nutrition. It was… Read More »1959: Adoption by UN of the Declaration of Rights of the Child