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Pope Leo XIV: Build bridges for ecological and social justice
Reproduced from Vatican News: https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2025-05/pope-leo-xiv-videomessage-laudato-si-common-home.html Marking the 10th anniversary of Laudato si’, Pope Leo XIV sends a videomessage to the Network of Universities for the Care of Our Common Home, […]
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No Meat May
No Meat May is a global campaign encouraging individuals to eliminate meat from their diets for 31 days in May. The initiative promotes health benefits, environmental sustainability, animal welfare, and […]
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Europe Day
Europe Day celebrates peace and unity in Europe, marking the anniversary of the Schuman Declaration on May 9, 1950. The day features various events across EU member states, including cultural […]
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International Day of Potato
This day celebrates the importance of the potato as a staple food and its role in food security, nutrition, and poverty alleviation worldwide.
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Markhor Day
Celebrated on May 24, this day raises awareness about the conservation of the Markhor, a wild goat species native to South and Central Asia, and highlights the importance of protecting […]
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World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
Observed on May 21, this day celebrates the richness of the world’s cultures and the essential role of intercultural dialogue in achieving peace and sustainable development.
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World Bee Day
Celebrated on May 20, World Bee Day raises awareness of the essential role bees and other pollinators play in keeping people and the planet healthy. It emphasises the need to […]
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Vesak Day
Vesak Day, observed on May 12, commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and passing of the Buddha. It is a significant day for Buddhists worldwide, reflecting on the teachings of compassion, tolerance, […]
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Plant Health Day
The United Nations designated 12 May as the International Day of Plant Health to raise global awareness on how protecting plant health can help end hunger, reduce poverty, protect biodiversity […]
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International Day of Argania
The United Nations’ International Day of Argania celebrates the cultural and economic significance of the argan tree, native to Morocco. The day highlights the tree’s role in sustainable development, biodiversity […]