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UAE Sets New Unified Timing for Friday Sermon & Prayer from January 2026


The UAE has announced that starting January 2, 2026, the Friday sermon and Jumu’ah prayer will begin at 12:45 pm nationwide. Worshippers are encouraged to arrive early

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Dame Sarah Mullally to Make History as First Woman Archbishop of Canterbury


In a groundbreaking moment for the Church of England, Dame Sarah Mullally has been appointed as the first woman Archbishop of Canterbury. Her leadership marks a historic step forward in the 1,400-year history of the role, symbolizing progress, inclusivity, and change within the Anglican Church.

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Pope Leo XIV Celebrates First Mass as Pontiff, Calls Election a Cross and a Blessing


Pope Leo XIV, the first US-born pontiff, celebrated his first Mass as head of the Catholic Church inside the Sistine Chapel, calling his election both a "cross and a blessing." The Chicago-born Augustinian, who succeeds Pope Francis, emphasized joy, humility, and the need to spread the Gospel in a secular world.