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April 26, 2026

John Sumner becomes Canterbury archbishop, anti-Soviet activist arrested, Catherine of Siena dies

By Michael Gryboski, Editor Sunday, April 26, 2026Twitter
Visitors walk near the grand facade and towering spires of the historic Gothic Canterbury Cathedral in Canterbury, Kent, England.
Visitors walk near the grand facade and towering spires of the historic Gothic Canterbury Cathedral in Canterbury, Kent, England. | Getty Images

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 John Sumner becoming archbishop of Canterbury, an anti-Soviet Orthodox Christian martyr being arrested, and the death of Catherine of Siena.

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