Pope Francis is to mark the Centenary of the First World War with a pilgrimage in September 2014 to pray for the victims of all wars.
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Tag: Memorials
First World War Centenary to be marked in Scotland with service at Edinburgh Castle
A drumhead service will be held at Edinburgh Castle to mark the Centenary of the First World War in Scotland.
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Restoration of burial ground for First World War Muslim soldiers
A burial ground for Muslim First World War soldiers in Woking, England, has been restored ahead of the Centenary.
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Battle of Mons Centenary to be marked with day of commemorations on August 23 2014
The Belgian town of Mons has announced more details of commemorations to mark the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Mons in August 2014.
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Walks of remembrance to mark First World War Centenary at National Trust sites in UK
The National Trust is inviting people to mark the First World War Centenary by joining silent walks of remembrance at 23 of the historic sites in its care across England and Wales.
Continue readingNational Trust launches walks of remembrance to mark First World War Centenary at historic UK sites
The National Trust invites people to mark the First World War Centenary by joining silent walks of remembrance at 23 historic sites in England and Wales.
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United Nations agency calls for Centenary remembrance of lives lost at sea during First World War
UNESCO is urging ships around the world to mark the Centenary of Archduke Franz Ferdinand’s assassination on 28th June 2014, the event which triggered the First World War.
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British Culture Secretary Sajid Javid sends letter to Unknown Soldier
British Culture Secretary Sajid Javid has added his letter to more than 3,000 that have been sent to an Unknown Soldier whose statue stands on London’s Paddington station.
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EU leaders in Ypres for First World War Centenary tribute to the fallen
European Union leaders have gathered in Ypres for a First World War Centenary tribute, two days ahead of the 100th anniversary of Archduke Franz Ferdinand’s assassination.
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Controversial statue of Gavrilo Princip unveiled in East Sarajevo
The Editor of Centenary News is in Sarajevo for the start of the First World War Centenary – and has just sent this update.
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