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Jehovah’s Witnesses have been active in Mozambique for 100 years, starting with Albino Mhelembe in 1925. Despite facing severe persecution from the 1940s to the 1970s, they persisted in their preaching work. Legal recognition in 1991 marked a turning point, leading to significant growth, with over 109,000 members now actively sharing the Bible’s message in nearly 30 languages across the country.
Pope Francis, during his General Audience, emphasized the importance of concise preaching, advising that homilies should be no longer than 10 minutes to maintain focus and clarity. He highlighted the dual elements of Christian preaching: the Gospel's content and the Holy Spirit's guidance. The Pope urged preachers to rely on the Holy Spirit, focus on the kerygma, and avoid self-promotion, ensuring that the message of Christ is effectively communicated.
A Frontier Airlines flight from Houston to Denver was diverted to Dallas after a woman on board began screaming and jumping over seats, causing chaos. The woman was restrained by flight crew members while another passenger started preaching in the aisle, claiming she was possessed. Law enforcement took the woman into custody upon landing. Frontier Airlines has not yet responded to requests for comment.
A 26-year-old religious leader in Arizona, Hans Schmidt, is in critical condition after being shot in the head while preaching on a street corner in Glendale. Schmidt, a military medic and father of two, had recently moved to Arizona and was promoting a nearby church service when the shooting occurred. The motive behind the attack is unclear, and authorities are seeking tips to identify the perpetrator. The community has rallied around Schmidt, with his church requesting continued prayers for his recovery.
A man in Phoenix, Arizona, was shot in the head while preaching on a street corner near Victory Chapel, where he serves as the outreach director. The man, identified as Hans Schmidt, was urging people to attend a church service when the shooting occurred. He is currently in critical condition, and no arrests have been made. The church is calling for donations to cover his medical expenses. Police are seeking additional witnesses with information about the case.
Pope Francis, during a Mass for the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul, emphasized the importance of preaching and following Jesus in the Catholic Church. He urged Catholics to be disciples who constantly follow Jesus and proclaim his word, just as Sts. Peter and Paul did. The pope highlighted the need for the church to be outgoing, bringing the Gospel to all areas of life, especially those affected by poverty and marginalization. He blessed palliums for 29 new metropolitan archbishops and called on them to imitate the apostles in their ministry. Francis emphasized that preaching is essential for the church and urged Catholics to actively participate in building a church that cannot live without sharing the embrace of God's love and the joy of the Gospel.