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Jan1

1944Which British architect is known to have made a significant contribution to memorials and commemoration during the 20th century?

Sir Edwin Lutyens, a renowned British architect, played a pivotal role in shaping memorials and cemeteries for British Commonwealth soldiers across Europe and beyond during and after the First World War. Celebrated for designing more than 600 works, Lutyens transformed how nations remember their war dead, crafting iconic landmarks like the Cenotaph in Whitehall (1919) and the Memorial to the Missing of the Somme at Thiepval. His innovative creation of the 'Stone of Remembrance' remains a defining symbol at Commonwealth War Graves Commission sites worldwide. Today, on the 82nd anniversary of his passing, his legacy endures as a cornerstone of 20th-century commemorative architecture.

Aug26

1910Which famous Catholic religious leader is known as one of the great humanitarians of the 20th century?

Saint Teresa of Calcutta, born Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu in Skopje, Macedonia, became one of the most revered humanitarians of the 20th century through her tireless work among the poor in India. Known for founding the Missionaries of Charity in 1950, Mother Teresa dedicated her life to serving "the poorest of the poor" in Calcutta’s slums and inspired a global movement of compassion that continues today. On 4 September 2016, she was declared a saint by Pope Francis, and by 2012 her order had expanded to over 610 foundations in 133 countries. As we mark the 115th anniversary of her birth in 2025, statues, schools, and places of pilgrimage around the world bear witness to her enduring legacy.

Dec3

1552What is the veneration of relics?

The veneration of relics, a centuries-old tradition in Christianity, takes on vivid meaning with the arm of St. Francis Xavier, one of history's most renowned missionaries, touring Canada in 2018. Revered for his daring missions across Asia and his role as co-founder of the Jesuits, Xavier is believed to have baptized nearly 100,000 people with the very arm now displayed. For the first time, this extraordinary relic made a 14-city pilgrimage across Canada, drawing thousands in celebration of faith and history. Remarkably, his arm and body have remained incorrupt since his death in 1552, a phenomenon that has inspired devotion for nearly five centuries.