Archbishop Joan began a three-day pilgrimage to Cappadocia on May 16, 2026, at the invitation of Patriarch Bartholomew, including official visits to local authorities.

A magnificent panegyric celebration was held at the Church of Saint George in Durrës, Albania, in honor of the great martyr of the Church. The Holy Services were led by Archbishop Joan of Tirana, Durrës, and All Albania, who spoke about Saint George's figure as a living testimony of Christian faith.

Thousands of believers gathered in Ostrog for a liturgy celebrating Saint Basil, officiated by Archbishop Joanikije of Cetinje and Montenegrin Littoral, Archbishop Teofan of Iași and Metropolitan of Moldavia, and five other Serbian Orthodox Church bishops.

Orthodox Christians begin the Great Lent of Easter on February 23, with Archbishop Joani of Tirana, Durrës, and All Albania sharing a message for believers, calling it a 'journey towards God'.

Catalan nationalism is reportedly undertaking an operation to replace Archbishop Omella in Barcelona, with Tarragona's Archbishop Joan Planellas having a constant media presence in recent years.