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Colombia and the US signed a security pact allowing US military operations in Colombia to combat drug trafficking.
Colombia and the US signed a security pact allowing US military operations in Colombia to combat drug trafficking. The pact is part of a new chapter in defense cooperation between the two countries. The move has sparked controversy and institutional challenges.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
Pope Leo XIV has called for international help to control the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Pope Leo XIV has called for international help to control the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The outbreak has left over 2500 dead and 5300 infected. The Pope also mentioned a mining accident in the Central African Republic.
Pope Leo XIV led the Angelus prayer with the faithful and pilgrims in St. Peter's Square.
Pope Leo XIV led the Angelus prayer with the faithful and pilgrims in St. Peter's Square. He reflected on the importance of developing a personal relationship with Christ. The Pope also mentioned the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a mine collapse in the Central African Republic, and the 10th anniversary of the earthquake that devastated Italy in 2016.
SourcesHoly See Press OfficeVatican NewsDiocese of SkopjeCanção Novacath.ch
Pope Leo XIV visited San Marino on August 22.
Pope Leo XIV visited San Marino on August 22. He met with civil authorities and the local church community, emphasizing the importance of human dignity, freedom of conscience, and Christian education. The Pope encouraged the church to care for the most vulnerable and to promote peace and solidarity.
SourcesVatican News
The Catholic Church in India will celebrate Justice Sunday on August 23, a day for reflection, prayer, and raising awareness for social justice.
The Catholic Church in India will celebrate Justice Sunday on August 23, a day for reflection, prayer, and raising awareness for social justice. Archbishop Peter Machado and Cardinal Anthony Poola have issued statements calling for the promotion of social justice and the protection of the vulnerable. The day is an appeal to authorities and civil society to uphold constitutional principles of justice, equality, and secularism.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
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Card. Matteo Zuppi, President of the CEI, celebrated Mass at the Rimini Meeting.
Card. Matteo Zuppi, President of the CEI, celebrated Mass at the Rimini Meeting. He spoke about combating enmity with friendship.
Pope Leo XIV urges international aid for Ebola victims in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Pope Leo XIV urges international aid for Ebola victims in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The outbreak has caused over 2500 deaths. He also prayed for victims of a mining incident in the Central African Republic.
SourcesVatican NewsCrux
Pope Leo XIV led the Angelus prayer in St. Peter's Square.
Pope Leo XIV led the Angelus prayer in St. Peter's Square. He proposed an exercise of discernment to the faithful, asking them to reflect on who Jesus is for them. The Pope encouraged the faithful to not be content with commonplaces about the Christian faith, but to experience new practices and ask themselves what Jesus' Gospel asks of them today.
Blue Lou Marini, a saxophonist from the film Blues Brothers, met Pope Leone XIV in Rimini.
Blue Lou Marini, a saxophonist from the film Blues Brothers, met Pope Leone XIV in Rimini. He gave the Pope a pair of Ray-Ban sunglasses from the film and spoke about the value of music and family. Marini reflected on his relationship with his wife Carmen and his father.
SourcesVatican NewsDeon
The Toscana region prepares a program to commemorate Oriana Fallaci 20 years after her death. The program will include initiatives dedicated to her figure, work, and relationship with Firenze and the regional territory. The announcement was made by the regional councilor for Culture Cristina Manetti.
SourcesToscana Oggi
Pope Leone XIV reflected on faith at the Angelus in St. Peter's Square. He said faith is not acquired once and for all. The Pope invited the faithful to rediscover Christ.
SourcesToscana Oggi
Ecuadoran lawyer Pablo Proaño questioned the lack of empathy regarding pregnancy loss after the death of Stefano, the son of Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa and his wife, Lavinia Valbonesi. The death was due to a pregnancy complication. Proaño said ‘an unborn child is a child’.
SourcesCatholic News Agency
He also remembers the earthquake in Central Italy.
SourcesFamiglia Cristiana
Canção Nova features a community garden in the interior of São Paulo state. The garden was created by local residents. It produces food.
SourcesCanção Nova
He celebrates Mass and emphasizes the importance of fraternity.
He celebrates Mass and emphasizes the importance of fraternity.
SourcesVatican News
Raphaël Glucksmann is expected to announce his candidacy for the 2027 presidential election. He will also participate in the PS-Place publique primary. Glucksmann needs to clarify his strategy and positions before becoming a credible candidate.
SourcesLa Croix
Pope Francis delivered his Angelus address on August 23, 2026.
Pope Francis delivered his Angelus address on August 23, 2026. He reflected on the Gospel reading from Matthew 16:13-20. The Pope emphasized the importance of continually rediscovering the face of Christ and his Gospel. He encouraged the faithful to deepen their understanding of the message and renew their life choices to be consistent with their faith.
SourcesThe Holy See
He emphasizes the importance of frequently asking this question and verifying the answer in daily relationships and situations.
He emphasizes the importance of frequently asking this question and verifying the answer in daily relationships and situations. He warns against being satisfied with "convictions" about faith that cannot replace a personal bond with the Lord.
SourcesVatican News
Cardinal Matteo Maria Zuppi, Cei president, says dialogue transforms enemies into friends.
Cardinal Matteo Maria Zuppi, Cei president, says dialogue transforms enemies into friends. He spoke at the Meeting for Friendship Among Peoples in Rimini.
SourcesVatican News
Pope Léon XIV commented on the Gospel of August 23 before reciting the Angelus prayer.
Pope Léon XIV commented on the Gospel of August 23 before reciting the Angelus prayer. He encouraged to continually rediscover the face of Christ and his Gospel. He also exhorted to overcome the temptation of making faith a simple habit.
SourcesVatican News
Le virus se propage dans l'est de la République Démocratique du Congo.
Le virus se propage dans l'est de la République Démocratique du Congo.
SourcesVatican News
Sister Liji Payyapilly speaks to Vatican News about the war in Ukraine.
Sister Liji Payyapilly speaks to Vatican News about the war in Ukraine. She bears witness to the strength that comes from prayer.
SourcesVatican News
Mgr. Vinsensius Setiawan Triatmojo, Uskup Tanjungkarang, reflects on the meaning of independence. He calls for religious freedom and an end to persecution. FKUB Lampung promotes cultural events as a bridge to brotherhood.
SourcesMirifica News
Magyar Kurír publishes a liturgical note by Sztankó Attila. The note is about the celebration of the Eucharist.
SourcesMagyar Kurír
An American priest walked the St. Charbel Trail in Lebanon, a pilgrimage and hiking trail that crosses natural and spiritual landscapes. The trail links monasteries, villages, and historic sites. The priest encourages more pilgrims to follow.
SourcesCatholic News Agency
Jesuits Global published an article on Paul IV. The article is titled “The Courage of Identity – The Jesuits and Paul IV”.
SourcesJesuits Global
They have had this position for around five years.
SourcesDOMRADIO.DE
Daniel Fabian, a police rabbi in Saxony-Anhalt, has been in office for five years and observes increasing antisemitism. He warns of the rise of the AfD. Fabian is one of three Jewish chaplains in Germany.
SourcesDOMRADIO.DE
The Catholic Church and local Caritas have launched initiatives to combat desertification in Mongolia.
The Catholic Church and local Caritas have launched initiatives to combat desertification in Mongolia. The initiatives focus on reforestation and agricultural training. 81% of Mongolia's territory is at risk due to climate change and mining.
SourcesVatican News
Vatican News has published the saints of the week 23-30 August.
Vatican News has published the saints of the week 23-30 August. The list includes the saints of the day for each day of the week.
SourcesVatican News
Vatican Cardinal Michael Czerny has encouraged young Catholics in West Africa to approach their first regional Youth Day with courage, faith, and hope. The event is scheduled for September 7-12 in Accra, Ghana. Cardinal Czerny said the gathering would enable participants to examine the difficulties facing society and consider how obstacles to integral human development can be addressed.
SourcesACI Africa
Cardinal Juan Jesús Posadas Ocampo was killed outside Guadalajara International Airport. He was a victim of Mexico's cartel violence. The murder shocked Mexico.
SourcesRome Reports
Pope Leo XIV has articulated a Catholic vision for international relations rooted in human dignity, international law and multilateral cooperation. The Pope's vision comes as the post-World War II international order comes under strain. The Pope has spent the opening months of his pontificate on this vision.
SourcesThe Catholic Register
A documentary about Stanley Rother, an Oklahoma priest martyred in Guatemala in 1981, is released in limited theaters. The film tells Rother's story. Rother was a priest.
SourcesNational Catholic Reporter
The Highlands School marks 40 years with community events and campus improvements. The school is expanding programs. The Highlands School is forming the next generation of students.
SourcesThe Texas Catholic
Pope Leo says music fosters unity in praising God. He calls sacred music 'a treasure of profound value'.
SourcesNational Catholic Reporter
Russian forces attacked a shopping center in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, killing at least 16 people and injuring 130. The attack occurred in two waves, with a fire breaking out after the first strike. Medici senza frontiere reported the incident.
SourcesToscana Oggi
Singer Julia Reckendrees talks about the effect of music. In an interview, she explains why music can evoke emotions and what kind of music she likes to listen to. She also discusses how musicians find their place on stage.
SourcesDOMRADIO.DE
Famiglia Cristiana reports on a solidarity trek through regions hit by earthquakes in 2009 and 2016-2017. The trek spans 250 kilometers across four regions.
SourcesFamiglia Cristiana
Pope Leone XIV visited the Republic of San Marino and the Meeting for Friendship among Peoples in Rimini.
Pope Leone XIV visited the Republic of San Marino and the Meeting for Friendship among Peoples in Rimini. He celebrated Mass in the port of Rimini with 25,000 people. The Pope also met with participants in the 47th Meeting for Friendship among Peoples.
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