Pope Felix IV dies

Felix IV, who served as bishop of Rome from 526 to 530, died on this day. He was known for his efforts to combat the Pelagian heresy and for his close relationship with the Ostrogothic king Theodoric.

Battle of the Saule

In this battle, the Lithuanian and Samogitian forces defeated the Livonian Brothers of the Sword, a crusading military order. The defeat led to the order's reorganization and its eventual incorporation into the Teutonic Order.

Treaty of Basel signed

The Treaty of Basel ended the Swabian War between the Swiss Confederacy and the Holy Roman Empire. It effectively secured Swiss independence from imperial jurisdiction, which had religious and political implications for the Reformation.

Elizabeth I crowned? No, she was crowned earlier, but on this day the Act of Uniformity passed? Actually, the Act of Uniformity was passed in April 1559. On September 22, 1559, the papal bull 'Regnans in Excelsis' was not issued until 1570. So I will omit this.

Last executions of the Salem witch trials

On this date, eight people were executed in Salem, Massachusetts, for alleged witchcraft. These were among the final executions of the trials, which had begun earlier that year and resulted in the deaths of 20 people.

Coronation of George III and Charlotte

George III and Charlotte were crowned King and Queen of Great Britain in Westminster Abbey. The coronation service, rooted in Christian liturgy, included the anointing and crowning of the monarch.

Founding of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? No, that was in 1830. On this day in 1836, the Kirtland Temple was dedicated? Actually, it was dedicated in March 1836. So omit.

Emancipation Proclamation preliminary issued? No, that was September 22, 1862, but it is a political document, not directly religious. However, it had religious significance for African American churches. I will include it as a historical event with religious context.

Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation issued

President Abraham Lincoln issued the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation, declaring that slaves in Confederate states would be freed on January 1, 1863. This act was seen by many as a fulfillment of divine justice and was celebrated in African American churches.

First issue of The Christian Science Monitor? No, that was in 1908. On this day in 1896, the first issue of the 'Christian Science Journal'? Not sure. Omit.

Death of Pope Leo XIII? No, he died in July 1903. On this day in 1903, the Italian government passed a law allowing divorce? Not religious. Omit.

First issue of the 'Christian Century'? Not sure. Omit.

Death of Charles Taze Russell? No, he died in 1916. On this day in 1934, the Nazi regime in Germany issued a decree restricting church activities? Not sure. Omit.

Second Vatican Council closes? No, it closed in December 1965. On this day in 1965, the Catholic Church's liturgical reforms took effect? Not sure. Omit.

Pope John Paul II visits Germany? He visited in November 1980. Omit.

Pope John Paul II proclaims Mother Teresa? No, she was beatified in 2003. Omit.

Pope John Paul II issues encyclical 'Veritatis Splendor'? That was on August 6, 1993. Omit.

Pope John Paul II beatifies John XXIII and Pius IX? No, that was in 2000. Omit.

Pope Benedict XVI visits Germany? He visited in September 2011, but not specifically on the 22nd. Omit.

Pope Francis visits the United States? He arrived on September 22, 2015, in Washington, D.C. This was his first visit to the U.S. as pope, and he was welcomed by President Obama.

Pope Francis arrived in the United States for a six-day visit, beginning in Washington, D.C. He met with President Barack Obama, addressed the U.S. Congress, and canonized Junípero Serra in a Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.