Monday, June 29, 2026

This week in Christian history: The final papal coronation; Andraé Crouch born

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By Michael Gryboski, Editor Twitter

A procession that was part of the papal coronation for Pope Paul VI, held at St. Peter's Square in Rome, Italy in June 1963.
A procession that was part of the papal coronation for Pope Paul VI, held at St. Peter’s Square in Rome, Italy in June 1963. | YouTube/Victor Mochere

Throughout the extensive history of the Church, numerous events of lasting significance have occurred.

Each week marks anniversaries of milestones, tragedies, triumphs, notable births and deaths.

Some events, spanning more than 2,000 years of history, might be familiar, while others may be unknown to many.

The following pages highlight anniversaries of memorable events from this week in Christian history, including the birth of Andraé Crouch, the arrival of Anglican missionaries in Borneo, and the final papal coronation.

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