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A massive mudslide has engulfed a city in Brazil, causing significant disruptions.

The newly elected chairman of the German Bishops' Conference, Bishop Heiner Wilmer, advocated for allowing women to preach in Catholic Masses while warning against the far-right AfD party during the conference meeting in Würzburg.

The Pilgrimage of Our Lord of the Steps, held in São Cristóvão, Brazil, will take place from February 27 to March 1 and includes Masses and processions, reflecting over two centuries of tradition.

Poland is expected to experience an unseasonable warm spell with temperatures rising significantly above zero due to a change in air masses.

Christian Seifert, CEO of Dyn, aims to boost the popularity of handball in Germany through better marketing strategies and engagement from the clubs.

Finnish Bishop Raimo Goyarrola highlights the growing interest in Catholicism amid increasing attendance in a context where the Catholic Church represents a small minority.

Bishops in Poland conducted masses and Stations of the Cross to support victims of sexual abuse during the Lenten period.

The avalanche danger remains high in the Alps following ongoing heavy snowfall, with multiple fatalities reported in Austria, northern Italy, and Switzerland.

Latvia is preparing for a significant thaw this week as warmer air masses are expected to raise temperatures nationwide.

In Manaus, churches and shrines will celebrate special masses on Ash Wednesday, marking the beginning of Lent for Catholics.

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent for Catholics, with 23 masses celebrated in Roraima.

Various masses are scheduled in the region of Sorocaba, Brazil, on Ash Wednesday, marking the beginning of Lent and the Fraternity Campaign.

Upcoming low-pressure systems and warmer air masses are set to disrupt winter driving conditions in Norway this weekend.

Ash Wednesday is celebrated across various parishes in Presidente Prudente, marking the start of Lent leading up to Easter.

Ash Wednesday has begun the Fraternity Campaign and Lent for Catholics, including scheduled masses in Montes Claros.

Salvador will host a series of masses on Ash Wednesday, marking the start of Lent with celebrations across various churches and chapels.

The Metropolitan Cathedral of Aracaju has scheduled several masses for Ash Wednesday, marking the beginning of Lent for Catholics in Brazil.

On Ash Wednesday, the Catholic Church in Petrolina, Brazil, has organized several masses in different parishes to mark the beginning of Lent.

Parishes in Juiz de Fora are set to hold multiple masses to begin Lent on Ash Wednesday and to launch the 2026 Fraternity Campaign with the theme 'Fraternity and Housing'.

The Archdiocese of Santarém has announced the schedule for Ash Wednesday services, marking the beginning of Lent for the Catholic Church in Brazil.

Oslavany will need to modify its riverbed and remove a weir due to the accumulation of ice masses.

Carnacristo 2026 in Juruti features community activities including masses, praise, and a fundraising feijoada.

The article discusses the significance of Ash Wednesday and provides official mass times for the Metropolitan Cathedral in Mexico City.

The article discusses new evidence revealing Jeffrey Epstein's attempts to influence public opinion through controversial figures and platforms.

Cristoval 2026 will take place in Santarém, Brazil, featuring a diverse program of religious activities including masses, preaching, and Catholic music shows.

Ivete Sangalo's debut street carnival event in São Paulo attracted 1.2 million revelers, according to police reports.

In Rajasthan, masses have taken to the streets to protest against the cutting down of Khejri trees for solar panel installations, invoking the historical sacrifice of Amrita Devi.

Pope Leo XIV sent a rosary with his official medal to Father Júlio Lancellotti, facilitated by lawyer Raphael Costa, who met with the pope during a celebration of 200 years of diplomatic relations between Brazil and the Holy See.

Cuba has recorded its first-ever temperature drop to 0 degrees Celsius, attributed to the influx of polar air masses from North America due to a strong cold front.

This winter's heavy snowfall in Bavaria has led to disruptions and accidents, prompting reflections on the catastrophic winter of 2006, when over 20 people died due to extreme conditions.

Videos of young users participating in masses and evangelical services on Roblox have gone viral, garnering over 6 million views on social media.

January 2026 was the coldest in Norway since 2010, with temperatures 4.4 degrees below normal, influenced by easterly air masses and record lows in areas like Karasjok.

This January marked the coldest temperatures in Norway since 2010, with significant cold affecting much of Scandinavia due to eastern air masses, as noted by climate scientist Jostein Mamen.

Ursula von der Leyen envisions a new affordable and eco-friendly electric car for the masses, but critics compare it to the el-Trabant, questioning its potential to rescue the struggling European car industry from the impact of China.

Leonard D. Jacoby, who played a pivotal role in making legal services accessible to the general public, has passed away at the age of 83.

In Beirut, a Catholic priest known as DJ Padre leads church services by day and plays techno music at night, provoking mixed reactions.

A priest in Olomouc expresses the challenges of holding weekly masses, prompting discussions about merging parishes in the region.

The Czech Republic is preparing for twelve special masses to commemorate the expulsion of its German population, highlighting a year of reconciliation.

Protests in Iran against the clerical regime continue unabated despite severe violence from security forces, with notable support from the masses, as stated by German-Iranian journalist Saba Farzan.

The current wave of protests in Iran is considered the most serious threat to the Islamic Republic since its inception in 1979, despite the bravery of the masses, it may still be too early to confidently say that the public's fear barrier has been broken.

Greece is expecting a significant drop in temperatures, with a decrease of more than 10°C and morning temperatures below zero, due to cold air masses moving into the country.

Research reveals that thousands of tonnes of toxic litter, including heavy metals and microplastics, are dumped into the North Sea via the Rhine annually, posing risks to both the environment and human health.

Some parishes have modified the traditional Christmas caroling procedure, requiring parishioners to request visits from clergy instead of receiving them automatically, and instead, special masses may be held for the congregation.