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Jan 2, 2026
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Historical figures accused of being the antichrist

Accusations that a public figure is the Antichrist have recurred across two millennia, applied to popes, emperors, revolutionaries, dictators and modern politicians as a way to name ultimate evil in c...

Oct 7, 2025
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Did the palace announce that King Charles was getting worse

Buckingham Palace has not issued a clear announcement that Reporting around September–December 2025 documents a confirmed cancer diagnosis and ongoing treatment, coupled with public official duties th...

Nov 14, 2025
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Have any popes issued dispensations or exceptions to mandatory confession for specific groups or circumstances?

Papal dispensations are a long-established tool by which the pope (or those he delegates) can exempt persons from particular ecclesiastical laws; historically this covered marriage impediments, celiba...

Feb 2, 2026

Which countries publicly congratulated the US after Apollo moon landings in 1969-1972?

Official congratulations for the flowed from governments and heads of state across the globe: contemporary U.S. records and museum accounts report that “all nations having regular diplomatic relations...

Nov 28, 2025

What is the role of the Holy See Press Office and how can I subscribe to its releases?

The Holy See Press Office issues official communications about the Pope and Roman Curia activities — publishing bulletins, statements, speeches, messages and notices of press conferences — and acts as...

Oct 1, 2025

What has been the international response to church destruction in Nigeria?

The reporting and NGO claims assert a widespread, sustained campaign of attacks on Christian communities and churches in Nigeria, with some organizations estimating , prompting international condemnat...