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- 1Apostle Joshua Selman to lead September 2026 miracle service●SEPTEMBER 2026 MIRACLE SERVICE WITH APOSTLE JOSHUA SELMAN ||27||09||26||
Koinonia Global has announced a miracle service with Apostle Joshua Selman scheduled for 27 September 2026, drawing very large attention online. Followers of the Nigerian preacher are sharing the announcement widely, with hundreds of thousands expressing interest in the church service, which is expected to draw worshippers and viewers from around the world.
- 2Churches bless animals for St. Francis of Assisi feast day▼In Photos: Churches celebrate St. Francis of Assisi with blessing of the animals
Churches around the world marked the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi with traditional blessings of the animals, with photo galleries showing pets brought to services for the ritual. The observance honours the 13th-century saint known for his love of animals and nature, a custom that continues to draw crowds of pet owners each October.
- 3Episcopal churches bless animals for St. Francis feast day▼Episcopal churches bless animals on St. Francis of Assisi’s feast day
Episcopal churches held blessings of animals to mark the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, the 13th-century saint known for his love of creation. Congregations brought pets and other animals to services for the traditional blessing, an annual custom that draws pet owners and highlights the church's teachings on care for animals and the natural world.
- 4Daily TV Mass Broadcast for Sunday October 4, 2026●Sunday Catholic Mass Today | Daily TV Mass, Sunday October 4, 2026
Catholics around the world are tuning in to the Daily TV Mass broadcast for Sunday, October 4, 2026, following the Catholic liturgy remotely. The televised service draws a large audience of viewers who are unable to attend church in person, and it continues to be a regular part of Sunday worship for many households.
- 5Churches mark Saint Francis feast with pet blessings▼Washington Post. . Every year, churches around the world honor the feast of Saint Francis, the patron saint of animals, with a blessing for people’s pets. During the ceremony, religious leaders typically say a short prayer and then sprinkle the animals with holy
Churches around the world are observing the feast of Saint Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals, with ceremonies blessing people's pets. During the services, religious leaders typically offer a short prayer and sprinkle the animals with holy water. The tradition draws pet owners to churches each year around the feast day.
- 6Zion UCC assembles 36 disaster clean-up buckets for Church World Service●Zion UCC assembles 36 Disaster Clean-Up Buckets for Church W...
Zion United Church of Christ has put together 36 disaster clean-up buckets to support Church World Service relief efforts. The buckets contain supplies used to help families recover after floods and other disasters. The congregation's effort reflects the wider role of faith communities in humanitarian aid, though details of where the buckets will be sent were not given.
- 7South Korea hit by wave of cyberattacks on banks and churches●Digital Korea falls prey to cyberattacks, from central bank to churches
South Korea, one of the world's most digitally connected countries, is facing a series of cyberattacks targeting institutions from the central bank to churches. The report highlights growing concern over the vulnerability of critical national infrastructure and everyday services to hacking, prompting questions about the country's cyber defences.
- 8Vatican holds rosary for peace for the world's children▼A rosary in the Vatican for ‘peace for all the children in the world'
A rosary prayer service was held at the Vatican dedicated to 'peace for all the children in the world'. Vatican News reported on the devotion, which underscores the Catholic Church's continued focus on praying for children affected by conflict and hardship worldwide. The initiative reflects Pope Francis's repeated calls for prayers for peace and for the protection of children in war zones.