2019 Religion & Beliefs Events — Verified Historical Highlights
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- 06 Jan Ukrainian Orthodox Church Schism Commentary: The chancellor of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (Moscow Patriarchate) characterized the granting of autocephaly to the Orthodox Church of Ukraine as a 'secular event', reflecting ongoing religious and political tensions.
- 03 Feb Pope Francis makes historic Arabian Peninsula visit: On February 3, 2019, Pope Francis arrived in the United Arab Emirates, marking the first-ever papal visit to the Arabian Peninsula. The visit aimed to promote interfaith dialogue and understanding, culminating in a mass attended by thousands of Catholics and a meeting with the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Sheikh Ahmed el-Tayeb. source: bbc.com
- 05 Feb Pope Francis Makes Historic Visit to Arabian Peninsula: Pope Francis becomes the first Pope in history to visit and perform papal mass in the Arabian Peninsula during his groundbreaking visit to Abu Dhabi, marking a significant moment of interfaith dialogue and religious diplomacy. source: Wikipedia (day-month pages)
- 19 Feb Vatican Addresses Priests' Children Guidelines: The Vatican confirmed the existence of secret church guidelines concerning children of priests, indicating an internal policy addressing a sensitive and complex issue within the Catholic Church.
- 26 Mar Vatican Women's Publication Board Resigns: The all-female board of Women Church World, a supplement to L'Osservatore Romano, resigned, claiming they were being discredited and placed under direct male supervision.
- 30 Mar Pope Francis Visits Morocco: Pope Francis makes an official visit to Morocco, focusing on interfaith dialogue and promoting understanding between different religious communities. source: Wikipedia (day-month pages)
- 21 Apr Sri Lanka Social Media Blackout: Following a series of bombings on April 21, 2019, that targeted churches and hotels in Colombo, Negombo, and Batticaloa, resulting in over 250 deaths and more than 300 injuries, the Sri Lankan government imposed a temporary ban on several social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. The government stated that the ban aimed to prevent the spread of false information and ease tensions. source: ifj.org
- 01 Jun Pope Francis visits Romania: On June 1, 2019, Pope Francis visited Romania, marking the first papal visit to the country in 20 years.
- 02 Jun Pope Francis apologizes to Roma people in Romania: On June 2, 2019, during his visit to Romania, Pope Francis apologized to the Roma people for the discrimination and mistreatment they have faced throughout history.
- 08 Jul Pope Francis Appoints First Female Vatican Congregation Members: In a historic move, Pope Francis named female members to the Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life for the first time in Vatican history.
- 30 Jul Historic Church Destroyed by Fire in Texas: Federal agents launched an investigation into the destruction of the 125-year-old Catholic Church of the Visitation in Westphalia, Texas. The landmark church, originally completed in 1895 after previous structures were destroyed by storms, was completely burned down.
- 27 Oct Amazon Synod at Vatican: Catholic bishops from nine South American countries convened in Rome with Pope Francis, emphasizing the urgent need for comprehensive personal, social, and structural transformation in response to environmental and social challenges in the Amazon region.
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