Pope Leo XIV has appointed 12 new consultors to the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development. Three of the appointees are US-based leaders with ties to the University of Notre Dame in Indiana. The appointments were announced on August 18.
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From the Holy See
Vatican News · The Tablet · The Monitor · America- 01 discussVatican12h ago
Pope Leo XIV has appointed 12 new consultors to the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development.
4 sources·Vatican NewsThe TabletThe Monitor+1
- 02 discussVatican14h 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 discussCulture14h 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 discussChurch & State11h ago
Forças de Defesa de Israel identificam detidos por números no corpo.
Vatican News
Forças de Defesa de Israel identificam detidos por números no corpo. Tensões elevadas em Gaza e Síria.
SourcesVatican News
- 05 discussChurch & State14h ago
Brian Mundubile, the main challenger to President Hakainde Hichilema, has rejected the Electoral Commission of Zambia's declaration of Hichilema's victory.
Agenzia Fides
Brian Mundubile, the main challenger to President Hakainde Hichilema, has rejected the Electoral Commission of Zambia's declaration of Hichilema's victory. Mundubile's party has documented irregularities relating to the security, transportation and handling of ballot papers. An analysis by The Africa Report has found discrepancies between votes recorded at polling stations and figures subsequently announced.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
- 06 discussLiturgy10h 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
The five parts the Annuario Pontificio counts, and in each of them only publishers who speak from it: a bishops' conference, a diocese, a Catholic paper of that place. An agency reporting about a continent from another one is in the wire below, not here.
Wednesday, August 19
60 stories · 7 corroborated- 01 discussLife & Family6h ago
The Mexico Archdiocese says that abandoned or aborted babies must be buried and treated with dignity.
2 sources·Catholic News AgencyCatholic World Report
The Mexico Archdiocese says that abandoned or aborted babies must be buried and treated with dignity. The archdiocese notes that the bodies of deceased newborns and babies who die late in pregnancy are often abandoned in public places, hospitals, or among trash.
- 02 discussBishops6h ago
Archbishop García-Siller of San Antonio has laicized a priest for schism and disobedience to the Pope.
3 sources·Catholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report
Archbishop García-Siller of San Antonio has laicized a priest for schism and disobedience to the Pope. The archbishop has also prohibited Catholics from attending any Mass or event sponsored by the former priest or the Mission of Divine Mercy. The priest leads the Mission of Divine Mercy.
SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report
- 03 discussLife & FamilyUpdated3h ago
US Catholic Bishops are calling for a dedicated time of prayer as chemical abortions by mail are on the rise.
4 sources·Catholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterACI Prensa+1
US Catholic Bishops are calling for a dedicated time of prayer as chemical abortions by mail are on the rise. The bishops say this practice leaves women vulnerable.
SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterACI PrensaCatholic World Report
- 04 discussChurch & State8h ago
The OAS council approved a call for a foreign ministers' meeting on the Nicaragua crackdown.
2 sources·Catholic News AgencyCatholic World Report
The OAS council approved a call for a foreign ministers' meeting on the Nicaragua crackdown. The US is calling for the meeting to take place before September 1. The Ortega regime is set to codify policy reforms.
- 05 discussEducationUpdated4h ago
Some US Catholic schools are stopping 1:1 device programs due to studies showing the harms of heavy tech use.
6 sources·Catholic ReviewDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic Weekly+3
Some US Catholic schools are stopping 1:1 device programs due to studies showing the harms of heavy tech use. They are instead offering occasional computer time through shared computer carts. This change has led to improved learning and retention among students.
SourcesCatholic ReviewDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic WeeklyThe Catholic SunThe LeavenOSV News
- 06 discussReligious Freedom9h ago
An appeals court has upheld a block on immigration enforcement at some religious sites.
3 sources·National Catholic RegisterCatholic News AgencyCatholic World Report
An appeals court has upheld a block on immigration enforcement at some religious sites. Dozens of religious groups brought similar lawsuits against the Department of Homeland Security following a policy shift easing immigration enforcement at religious sites.
SourcesNational Catholic RegisterCatholic News AgencyCatholic World Report
- 07 discussCatholic Life8h ago
Women who worked behind the scenes for Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen recall their labor.
3 sources·Catholic ReviewThe MonitorNational Catholic Reporter
Women who worked behind the scenes for Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen recall their labor. They opened thousands of letters, recorded donations, and helped transform his words into material support for missionaries and young churches. The women's work was largely unknown.
- 08 discussCatholic LifeNew54m ago
The Catholic Weekly
Archbishop Fisher delivered a homily at the Dominican Sisters of St Cecilia Retreat in Nashville, Tennessee. He spoke about Jesus fulfilling the law. The homily was given on Friday Mass on the 15th Week in Ordinary Time (Year 2).
SourcesThe Catholic Weekly
- 09 discussBishopsNew1h ago
Vida Nueva
Cardenal Luis José Rueda leads 80 priests from Bogotá to quake-hit regions. The priests are from the Archdiocese of Bogotá.
SourcesVida Nueva
- 10 discussBishopsNew1h ago
The Catholic Leader
Queensland bishops visited and prayed with communities in Townsville and Palm Island. They also visited Fantome Island. The bishops shared moments of faith and reflection with the people.
SourcesThe Catholic Leader
- 11 discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
Magyar Kurír
Magyar Kurír publishes daily readings and thoughts from the Adoremus liturgical publication. Kovács Zoltán provides the daily thoughts in August.
SourcesMagyar Kurír
- 12 discussBishopsNew1h ago
The Southern Cross
The Neocatechumenal Way team in Southern Africa met with Archbishop Dabula Anthony Mpako of Pretoria. The meeting was for the Neocatechumenal Way in Southern Africa.
SourcesThe Southern Cross
- 13 discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
LiCAS News
Indonesian Caritas mobilizes relief across four dioceses after Flores quake. Caritas teams opened shelters, deployed volunteers and coordinated relief across four dioceses as aftershocks disrupted communities across Indonesia.
SourcesLiCAS News
- 15 discussLiturgyNew2h ago
The Catholic Weekly
The Archdiocese of Sydney is distributing a book to help Catholics fall in love with the Eucharist. The book is arriving in parishes this week.
SourcesThe Catholic Weekly
- 16 discussDiocesesNew1h ago
The Southern Cross
Diocese of Kimberley celebrates 75 years of hierarchy. Father Sipho Moatlhodi reflects on the life of the Church.
SourcesThe Southern Cross
- 18 discussBishopsNew2h ago
The Catholic Leader
The Catholic Church resumes investigation into former bishop Christopher Saunders, found guilty of abusing young men. Saunders was found guilty of one count of sexual penetration and 12 counts of indecent assault. The Church's investigation will determine his position in the Church.
SourcesThe Catholic Leader
- 21 discussEducationNew4h ago
The Catholic Weekly
A professor from Christendom has written a book to help families create more intentional homes. The book aims to reclaim the household as the centre of daily life.
SourcesThe Catholic Weekly
- 23 discussLife & FamilyNew5h ago
Catholic Star Herald
Fernando Moreno, a parishioner of Divine Mercy, is seeking a living kidney donor. Moreno had previously made a pilgrimage to the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City after his daughter's ears were healed.
SourcesCatholic Star Herald
- 24 discussEducationNew5h ago
Catholic Outlook
Two Aboriginal students travel to Rome each year to study on the Francis Xavier Conaci Scholarship. The scholarship is in partnership with the Australian Catholic University and the Australian Embassy to the Holy See. The students represent their cultures on the world stage.
SourcesCatholic Outlook
- 27 discussDiocesesNew5h ago
Agência Ecclesia
Nuncio Andrés Carrascosa presided over a Mass for the remains of three former leaders of the Diocese of Díli. The remains will be returned to Timor-Leste. The nuncio recalled a history of evangelization and communion between Portugal and Timor-Leste.
SourcesAgência Ecclesia
- 28 discussLife & FamilyNew5h ago
ACI Prensa
Bancada Provida presents bill to ban surrogacy in Colombia. Representative Luis Miguel López says Colombia has become a destination for reproductive tourism due to a legal vacuum.
SourcesACI Prensa
- 29 discussLife & FamilyNew5h ago
ACI Prensa
Luis Miguel López presents a bill to ban surrogacy in Colombia. Colombia has become a destination for reproductive tourism due to a legal vacuum. The bill aims to prohibit surrogacy.
SourcesACI Prensa
- 31 discussEducationNew5h ago
Canção Nova
Faculdade Canção Nova held an internship fair. The event united companies and students.
SourcesCanção Nova
- 32 discussDiocesesNew5h ago
Vida Nueva
The Diocese of Ávila is celebrating the centenary of St. John of the Cross being proclaimed Doctor of the Church Universal. A double program of activities has been designed, with the Basílica de Santa Teresa as the main venue. The celebration takes place in August.
SourcesVida Nueva
- 33 discussEducationNew5h ago
Vida Nueva
Catholic schools in northeastern Congo are preparing for the 2026-2027 academic year under strong health measures and chronic insecurity. The schools aim to prevent students from losing a year of education.
SourcesVida Nueva
- 34 discussCatholic Life6h ago
Catholic Outlook
Catholic Outlook discusses the relationship between technology and the healthcare ministry of the Church. The publication highlights the importance of caring for the needs of the person who seeks care.
SourcesCatholic Outlook
- 35 discussCatholic Life6h ago
The Monitor
Deacon Alfred E. Caponigro died Aug. 12 in Tuscon, Ariz. He was 74. Funeral services will be held Aug. 27 in St. Anselm Church, Tinton Falls.
SourcesThe Monitor
- 37 discussCatholic Life7h ago
The Catholic Spirit
Four leaders at Annunciation in Minneapolis help the community heal after a shooting during an all-school Mass. The shooting took the lives of two students and wounded others. The leaders aim to bring the parish and school into a ‘way of peace’.
SourcesThe Catholic Spirit
- 38 discussCatholic Life7h ago
The Catholic Spirit
Four leaders at Annunciation in Minneapolis help the community heal after a shooting during an all-school Mass. The shooting took the lives of two students and wounded others. The leaders aim to bring the parish and school into a ‘way of peace’.
SourcesThe Catholic Spirit
- 39 discussEducation7h ago
The Catholic Spirit
Annunciation School family moves forward in hope after a fire. The fire happened on Aug. 27, 2025.
SourcesThe Catholic Spirit
- 41 discussCatholic Life7h ago
The Catholic Spirit
Annunciation leaders encourage acts of service to mark one year since the fatal shooting during an all-school Mass. Minneapolis plans a community remembrance event.
SourcesThe Catholic Spirit
- 42 discussCatholic Life7h ago
The Catholic Spirit
Artist Mark Balma adds ribbons to Our Lady of Grace fresco. The ribbons are a tribute to Annunciation hope. The fresco is above the altar at Our Lady of Grace in Edina.
SourcesThe Catholic Spirit
- 45 discussLife & Family7h ago
CathNews Australia
CathNews Australia reports a 6% rise in women and girls seeking homelessness help. The number of women and girls seeking help from homelessness services while experiencing family violence and mental health issues soared by six per cent in just two years, new data has revealed.
SourcesCathNews Australia
- 46 discussCatholic Life7h ago
The Catholic Leader
St Bernard of Clairvaux is celebrated on his feast day. Pope Pius XII described him as 'Doctor Mellifluus'.
SourcesThe Catholic Leader
- 47 discussChurch & State7h ago
CathNews Australia
The Albanese Government is standing by its controversial aged care algorithm. The Opposition offered to provide a path through Parliament to fix the assessment process. Hundreds of complaints have been made about the algorithm.
SourcesCathNews Australia
- 48 discussLife & Family7h ago
CathNews Australia
Sr Margaret Ng RSJ writes about collaboration in the fight against modern slavery. She is inspired by victims and survivors of human trafficking.
SourcesCathNews Australia
- 49 discussLife & Family7h ago
CathNews Australia
Federal and state governments must set up new disability systems for older children, teenagers and adults with lower needs. The Parliament passed laws that will remove 240,000 people from the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
SourcesCathNews Australia
- 51 discussCatholic Life7h ago
CathNews Australia
Pope Leo XIV blessed the Lion Pilgrimage. The pilgrimage challenged young Sydney Catholics to put Christ at the centre of their careers, relationships and public lives. It was an inaugural event.
SourcesCathNews Australia
- 53 discussReligious Orders7h ago
Matters India
The Catholic Church mourns the passing of Father Jacob Ceasarius Nalpathamkalam, a distinguished formator, theologian, missionary, educator and founding leader of his Carmelites of Mary Immaculate congregation’s St. Thomas Province. He died August 16, at the age of 91.
SourcesMatters India
- 54 discussDioceses8h ago
CatholicPhilly
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez commissioned nine young adults as new missionary disciples after completing the Young Adult Missionary Discipleship Initiative. The program equips young Catholics to serve as missionary disciples throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
SourcesCatholicPhilly
- 55 discussReligious Freedom7h ago
CathNews Australia
Caritas Jerusalem staff are providing healthcare, mental health support and humanitarian assistance in Gaza. The humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues to worsen. Caritas Australia reports on the situation.
SourcesCathNews Australia
- 56 discussEducation8h ago
CathNews Australia
A student killed a fellow student before killing himself in a Jesuit-run school in the Philippines. The incident has sparked shock and alarm over juvenile delinquency and campus security.
SourcesCathNews Australia
- 57 discussCatholic Life8h ago
The Catholic Spirit
Our Lady of Grace in Edina hosts an evening discussion with Annunciation parents. The discussion will focus on healing, grace, hope, and peace.
SourcesThe Catholic Spirit
- 58 discussEducation8h ago
Catholic New York
Our Lady of Victory School student Chase Reid completed the Mount Vernon Police Youth Academy. Reid said the program taught him to think fast, stay calm, and make good decisions.
SourcesCatholic New York
- 59 discussEducation8h ago
CathNews Australia
CathNews Australia will not publish tomorrow. The editorial team is travelling for professional development.
SourcesCathNews Australia
- 60 discussCatholic Life9h ago
The Catholic Weekly
A Sydney organist has joined the Royal Academy of Music in London. The academy has produced famous musicians like Elton John and Annie Lennox.
SourcesThe Catholic Weekly
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