Pope leads Angelus and Rosary. The event took place on August 19, 2026.
SourcesVatican News
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Vatican News · Agenzia Fides · Archdiocese of Reims · L'Osservatore Romano- 02 discussVatican22h ago
Pope Leo XIV will visit France from September 25 to 28, 2026.
2 sources·Agenzia FidesArchdiocese of Reims
Pope Leo XIV will visit France from September 25 to 28, 2026. Many faithful from the Archdiocese of Reims want to participate in the events. Tickets for the events have been quickly allocated.
- 03 discussCulture21h ago
At least 500 people have been hospitalized in Yangon with symptoms of cholera.
2 sources·3 reports·L'Osservatore RomanoVatican News
At least 500 people have been hospitalized in Yangon with symptoms of cholera. 149 rapid tests were positive, with 9 confirmed by the National Laboratory. The outbreak occurs in a country divided by over five years of war, with millions displaced.
- 04 discussBishopsNew1h ago
Bishop Valentine Kalumba of the Catholic Diocese of Livingstone in Zambia has urged Zambians to embrace peaceful co-existence among Zambia’s over 73 tribes and languages.
Vatican News
Bishop Valentine Kalumba of the Catholic Diocese of Livingstone in Zambia has urged Zambians to embrace peaceful co-existence among Zambia’s over 73 tribes and languages. The Bishop was speaking to Vatican News in the aftermath of Zambia’s presidential and parliamentary elections.
SourcesVatican News
- 05 discussBishops21h ago
The Holy Father has appointed Fr. Mariusz Kasperski, OMI, as Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Toamasina, Madagascar.
3 sources·Missionari Oblati di Maria ImmacolataVatican NewsAgenzia Fides
The Holy Father has appointed Fr. Mariusz Kasperski, OMI, as Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Toamasina, Madagascar. He was previously Superior of the Community of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate in Toamasina and Parish Priest of Saint Eugène de Mazenod in Tsarahonenana. The appointment was made public on Wednesday, 19 August.
SourcesMissionari Oblati di Maria ImmacolataVatican NewsAgenzia Fides
- 06 discussLiturgy17h ago
Pope Leo XIV spoke about the importance of liturgical music in his general audience.
3 sources·4 reports·Vatican NewsL'Osservatore RomanoMagyar Kurír
Pope Leo XIV spoke about the importance of liturgical music in his general audience. He emphasized that it contributes to the unity of the Church and opens the heart to God's action. The Pope referred to the Constitution Sacrosanctum Concilium, which highlights the role of sacred music in the liturgy.
The Church throughout the world
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Thursday, August 20
38 stories · 3 corroborated- 01 discussVaticanNew1h ago
Pope Leo XIV has released a message for the World Day of Prayer for Creation, which will be celebrated on September 1.
2 sources·8 reports·Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV has released a message for the World Day of Prayer for Creation, which will be celebrated on September 1. The message highlights the connection between war and environmental degradation. The Pope calls for a conversion of heart and a commitment to care for creation. He also emphasizes the importance of truth, dialogue, justice, and mercy in building peace.
SourcesVatican News
- 02 discussVaticanNew51m ago
Pope Leo XIV will visit France from September 25 to 28, 2026.
4 sources·Diocese of Aire et DaxDiocese of CréteilVida Nueva+1
Pope Leo XIV will visit France from September 25 to 28, 2026. He will travel to Paris, Lourdes, Saint-Denis, and Metz. The visit is at the invitation of the bishops of France, the President of the Republic, and the Director General of UNESCO. Pope Leo XIV will also visit Argentina from November 8 to 11, 2026.
SourcesDiocese of Aire et DaxDiocese of CréteilVida NuevaAleteia
- 03 discussCatholic LifeUpdated1h ago
The Diocese of Lafayette held a 40-mile Eucharist boat procession along the Bayou Teche.
3 sources·Diocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic SunOSV News
The Diocese of Lafayette held a 40-mile Eucharist boat procession along the Bayou Teche. The procession honored the 250th anniversary of American Independence and the 261st anniversary of Catholicism in the region.
SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic SunOSV News
- 08 discussVaticanNew1h ago
Pope Leo XIV will visit Rimini, where the Clarisse nuns of the "Natività di Maria" monastery are eagerly awaiting his arrival.
Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV will visit Rimini, where the Clarisse nuns of the "Natività di Maria" monastery are eagerly awaiting his arrival. The Pope's visit is a great gift for them.
SourcesVatican News
- 09 discussVaticanNew1h ago
Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales
Archbishop Mark O’Toole has been reappointed to the International Council for Catechesis for a five-year term. The appointment was confirmed by the Dicastery for Evangelisation. Pope Leo XIV made the reappointment.
- 10 discussVaticanNew1h ago
Pope Leo XIV warns that war has consequences that destroy far beyond the battlefield.
Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV warns that war has consequences that destroy far beyond the battlefield. He says that we are to imitate the Lord's offering of peace to work toward peace in the world.
SourcesVatican News
- 12 discussBishopsNew1h ago
Bischof Stefan Heße, responsible for refugee issues at the Deutsche Bischofskonferenz, is on a solidarity trip to Mexico and Texas.
Vatican News
Bischof Stefan Heße, responsible for refugee issues at the Deutsche Bischofskonferenz, is on a solidarity trip to Mexico and Texas. He will be there until August 27 to inform himself about the situation of refugees and migrants. The trip is part of his work as chairman of the Migrationskommission der Bischofskonferenz.
SourcesVatican News
- 19 discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
Alfa y Omega
León XIV proposed a different view of sports. He suggested discovering a trace of the Holy Trinity in sports.
SourcesAlfa y Omega
- 22 discussReligious FreedomNew3h ago
Caritas Internationalis calls on religious leaders to ensure humanitarian aid.
Vatican News
Caritas Internationalis calls on religious leaders to ensure humanitarian aid. Hundreds of aid workers were killed in the past year.
SourcesVatican News
- 23 discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
Caritas and Save the Children are providing aid to people affected by earthquakes in Indonesia.
Vatican News
Caritas and Save the Children are providing aid to people affected by earthquakes in Indonesia. The earthquakes occurred on August 15 and 18, 2026. The aid is focused on vulnerable children.
SourcesVatican News
- 28 discussChurch & StateNew4h ago
Russia has attacked Kyiv, hitting a pediatric hospital and a school.
Vatican News
Russia has attacked Kyiv, hitting a pediatric hospital and a school. 12 people were killed in Kyiv and 1 in the surrounding region. Other regions, including Odessa and Chernihiv, were also attacked.
SourcesVatican News
- 32 discussReligious OrdersNew3h ago
Global Sisters Report
At least 10 Catholic convents in Kenya shelter domestic abuse survivors outside the formal system. The convents provide a safe haven for survivors. The network operates discreetly.
SourcesGlobal Sisters Report
- 33 discussReligious OrdersNew3h ago
Global Sisters Report
Vietnamese sisters help former leprosy patients. The country has made progress toward the disease. Former patients and their families still experience discrimination and hardship.
SourcesGlobal Sisters Report
- 36 discussEducationNew3h ago
Magyar Kurír
Győri Czuczor Gergely Bencés Gimnázium és Kollégium invites to the opening ceremony of its 400th school year. The school is a Benedictine gymnasium and college.
SourcesMagyar Kurír
Wednesday, August 19
20 stories · 1 corroborated- 01 discussLife & FamilyNew5h ago
The Iona Institute found a 30% drop in Catholic baptisms in Ireland over the past ten years.
2 sources·ZENIT News AgencyThe Irish Catholic
The Iona Institute found a 30% drop in Catholic baptisms in Ireland over the past ten years. The decline is attributed to a falling birth rate and rising secularism. The drop in baptisms was reported by the Iona Institute based on data from Catholic dioceses in Ireland.
- 02 discussLiturgyNew5h ago
Vatican News publishes daily scripture readings.
Vatican News
Vatican News publishes daily scripture readings. Today's readings include Ezekiel 36:23-28 and Matthew 22:1-14.
SourcesVatican News
- 05 discussLife & FamilyNew5h ago
The Irish Catholic
Trócaire Chief Sean Farrell says aid cuts will cause 10 million child deaths by 2030. Extreme poverty could have been ended with pre-2025 aid policies. 800 million people remained in extreme poverty in 2024.
SourcesThe Irish Catholic
- 06 discussLiturgyNew5h ago
The Irish Catholic
The third annual Dublin Eucharistic and Marian Procession took place on August 16. Participants braved rain to carry the Blessed Sacrament through the city centre. The procession paused outside Leinster House for a blessing over Ireland's parliament.
SourcesThe Irish Catholic
- 07 discussCatholic LifeNew5h ago
The Irish Catholic
Mary Kennedy spoke at Knock Novena, expressing her desire to see women priests in the Catholic Church. She values women's contributions to the Church. Kennedy discussed her faith and the Church's checkered history.
SourcesThe Irish Catholic
- 08 discussBishopsNew5h ago
The Irish Catholic
Bishop Michael Router says the Synod is an opportunity to evangelise and bring back those who have walked away. The first major assembly will be in Meath on October 17. Bishop Router acknowledged that priests were among the critics but suggested this may be due to having to manage a growing workload.
SourcesThe Irish Catholic
- 09 discussDiocesesNew5h ago
The Irish Catholic
Around 300 people gathered for the final Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral before its temporary closure for restoration works. The €17 million project will include conservation and structural work, accessibility improvements, electrical and mechanical upgrades and changes to the interior. St Mary’s was formally designated the Cathedral of the Archdiocese of Dublin last November.
SourcesThe Irish Catholic
- 12 discussBishopsNew5h ago
The Irish Catholic
Bishop Michael Router has been appointed Bishop of Derry. He previously served as auxiliary Bishop of Armagh. The diocese of Derry has 51 parishes and a quarter of a million Catholics.
SourcesThe Irish Catholic
- 13 discussBishopsNew5h ago
The Irish Catholic
Bishops Niall Coll and Kevin Doran spoke at the National Novena to our Lady of Knock about technology's impact on everyday life. They focused on the rediscovery of humanity amidst technology's search for perfection. The bishops' talks were part of the annual Novena.
SourcesThe Irish Catholic
- 17 discussChurch & StateNew5h ago
The Irish Catholic
Venezuela's government and opposition have agreed to overhaul the justice system. The agreement was reached during negotiations overseen by the United States government. The process aims to address the country's justice system.
SourcesThe Irish Catholic
- 18 discussCatholic LifeNew5h ago
The Irish Catholic
Knock Shrine has attracted thousands of pilgrims for its annual Novena. The event provides an opportunity for prayer and reflection. This year's theme is 'Sheltered in God's Love,' and marks the 50th anniversary of the opening of Knock Basilica.
SourcesThe Irish Catholic
- 20 discussVatican6h ago
Pope Leon XIV received a book about Xavier, a 29-year-old who died after living with muscular dystrophy.
Vatican News
Pope Leon XIV received a book about Xavier, a 29-year-old who died after living with muscular dystrophy. Elisabet Argemí, Xavier's sister, had tried to give the book to the Pope during his visit to Barcelona. The Pope asked her to tell him about the book when he stopped his car in Castel Gandolfo.
SourcesVatican News
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