At least 47 people were killed and 22 wounded in a massacre in Kenscoff, Haiti. The Church of the Ark of the New Covenant was destroyed. Several families have fled the area.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
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Agenzia Fides · Vatican News · L'Osservatore Romano · Holy See Press Office- 01 discussLife & FamilyNew55m ago
At least 47 people were killed and 22 wounded in a massacre in Kenscoff, Haiti.
Agenzia Fides
- 02 discussDiocesesNew3h ago
Anna Medeossi is the first female rector of a shrine.
Vatican News
Anna Medeossi is the first female rector of a shrine. She is in charge of Notre-Dame de Santa Cruz in Oran, Algeria.
SourcesVatican News
- 04 discussVatican6h ago
Pope Leo XIV prayed the Angelus with the faithful and pilgrims gathered in Saint Peter's Square.
14 sources·25 reports·Holy See Press OfficeThe Holy SeeVatican News+2
Pope Leo XIV prayed the Angelus with the faithful and pilgrims gathered in Saint Peter's Square. He reflected on the importance of having a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. The Pope emphasized that faith is not something given once and for all, but rather it needs to be rediscovered and renewed every day.
SourcesHoly See Press OfficeThe Holy SeeVatican NewsDiocese of SkopjeDiocese of Hallam
- 05 discussVaticanNew1h ago
John Paul I outlined his missionary magisterium in his first Radio Message.
Agenzia Fides
John Paul I outlined his missionary magisterium in his first Radio Message. He emphasized evangelization and the Church's mission. He also expressed his determination to continue the legacy of the Second Vatican Council.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
- 06 discussVaticanUpdated4h ago
Father Viktor Bilous, a staff member of the Apostolic Nunciature in Ukraine, visited a solidarity kitchen in the village of Berestia and delivered aid to the volunteers on behalf of the…
2 sources·3 reports·Vatican NewsDiocese of Hallam
Father Viktor Bilous, a staff member of the Apostolic Nunciature in Ukraine, visited a solidarity kitchen in the village of Berestia and delivered aid to the volunteers on behalf of the Dicastery for the Service of Charity. The aid was provided by the Papal Almoner’s Office. Father Viktor Bilous spoke about this initiative in an interview with Vatican News.
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Tuesday, August 25
55 stories · 15 corroborated- 01 discussBishopsNew1h ago
Cardinal Blase J. Cupich reinstates Father Michael Pfleger to public ministry after an inquiry cleared him of abuse allegations.
2 sources·The Catholic SunOSV News
Cardinal Blase J. Cupich reinstates Father Michael Pfleger to public ministry after an inquiry cleared him of abuse allegations. The allegations were thoroughly reviewed and found unsubstantiated. Father Pfleger is a Chicago priest and social activist.
SourcesThe Catholic SunOSV News
- 02 discussBishopsNew2h ago
Bishop John Keenan, President of the Bishops' Conference of Scotland, calls for human dignity and the common good to shape the Scottish Government's priorities.
2 sources·Archdiocese of Saint Andrews and EdinburghDiocese of Dunkeld
Bishop John Keenan, President of the Bishops' Conference of Scotland, calls for human dignity and the common good to shape the Scottish Government's priorities. The Scottish Government is preparing to publish its Programme for Government. Bishop Keenan urges the Government to judge its policies by their impact on the poorest.
SourcesArchdiocese of Saint Andrews and EdinburghDiocese of Dunkeld
- 03 discussLife & FamilyNew46m ago
Illinois agreed to a federal court order amid a suit brought by the Diocese of Springfield and Bishop Thomas Paprocki.
2 sources·Catholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register
Illinois agreed to a federal court order amid a suit brought by the Diocese of Springfield and Bishop Thomas Paprocki. The state will not require Catholic hospitals to promote suicide. The lawsuit is ongoing.
- 04 discussLife & FamilyNew53m ago
More than 270 faith leaders urge the Trump administration to extend Temporary Protected Status for El Salvador before it expires in September.
6 sources·Diocese of Fort Wayne-South BendAngelus NewsOSV News+3
More than 270 faith leaders urge the Trump administration to extend Temporary Protected Status for El Salvador before it expires in September. The leaders warn that ending the program would separate families and put returning migrants in danger. The TPS designation grants the U.S. government the power to shield eligible migrants from deportation if they are from countries experiencing dangerous conditions.
SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendAngelus NewsOSV NewsThe Catholic SunNational Catholic ReporterCatholic New York
- 05 discussReligious OrdersNew47m ago
Javier Giraldo Moreno, a Jesuit priest, died on August 25 in Bogotá.
2 sources·Religión DigitalVida Nueva
Javier Giraldo Moreno, a Jesuit priest, died on August 25 in Bogotá. He was 82 years old. Moreno advocated for peace in Colombia.
SourcesReligión DigitalVida Nueva
- 06 discussLife & FamilyNew1h ago
Baptisms in the Catholic Church in Ireland have fallen by almost a third since 2015.
7 sources·Catholic ReviewThe Catholic SpiritOSV News+3
Baptisms in the Catholic Church in Ireland have fallen by almost a third since 2015. Just one Irish diocese saw any positive change. A new report shows the decline.
SourcesCatholic ReviewThe Catholic SpiritOSV NewsThe Catholic SunThe Texas CatholicNational Catholic Reporter
- 07 discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
4 sources·The Catholic SpiritDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic Sun+1
- 08 discussChurch & StateNew4h ago
Armed gangs attacked a church in Kenscoff, Haiti, killing around 40 people.
2 sources·DOMRADIO.DEAleteia
Armed gangs attacked a church in Kenscoff, Haiti, killing around 40 people. The attack targeted a camp for displaced people installed in the church. At least 47 people were killed in the attack, according to UN representatives.
SourcesDOMRADIO.DEAleteia
- 09 discussEducationNew12m ago
Jesuit Father Robert Spitzer has published a new study Bible that brings faith and science together.
2 sources·The Catholic TelegraphThe Catholic Sun
Jesuit Father Robert Spitzer has published a new study Bible that brings faith and science together. The Bible is intended to help young Catholics who are leaving the church due to perceived conflicts between faith and science. Father Spitzer discusses his book and its potential uses for discipleship, catechesis, and evangelization.
- 10 discussVaticanUpdated47m ago
Pope Leo appointed Patrick Kelly, Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus, as a member of the Dicastery for the Laity, the Family, and Life.
4 sources·OpokaAngelus NewsDOMRADIO.DE+1
Pope Leo appointed Patrick Kelly, Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus, as a member of the Dicastery for the Laity, the Family, and Life. The dicastery's charge is to enhance the apostolate of the lay faithful, the pastoral care of young people and the mission of the family according to God's plan.
- 11 discussVaticanUpdated1h ago
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Patrick Kelly, leader of the Knights of Columbus, to the Dicastery for the Laity, the Family, and Life.
4 sources·Catholic News AgencyACI PrensaNational Catholic Reporter+1
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Patrick Kelly, leader of the Knights of Columbus, to the Dicastery for the Laity, the Family, and Life. Kelly will join the Vatican office responsible for engaging with the Catholic laity and families. The appointment was made on August 25.
SourcesCatholic News AgencyACI PrensaNational Catholic ReporterACI Digital
- 12 discussLiturgyUpdated4h ago
Pope Leo XIV sends greetings to participants in Italy's 76th National Liturgical Week.
3 sources·8 reports·Vatican NewsDiocese of HallamDiocese of Skopje
Pope Leo XIV sends greetings to participants in Italy's 76th National Liturgical Week. He urges the Church to recover the central place of the liturgy in Christian formation. The Pope emphasizes that liturgy should nourish faith, fraternity, and peace.
- 13 discussVaticanUpdated4h ago
Pope Leo will celebrate Mass for the World Day of Prayer for Creation at Castel Gandolfo.
5 sources·7 reports·Vatican NewsDiocese of HallamACI Prensa+1
Pope Leo will celebrate Mass for the World Day of Prayer for Creation at Castel Gandolfo. The Mass will take place in the Pontifical Gardens. Pope Leo will preside over the celebration.
- 14 discussCatholic LifeUpdated1m ago
70 years ago, Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński led 500,000 people in Jasnogórskie Śluby Narodu.
2 sources·Vatican NewsNiedziela
70 years ago, Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński led 500,000 people in Jasnogórskie Śluby Narodu. The event was not only an act of Marian devotion but also a program of life. Today, people are asking how many of those promises have been fulfilled.
SourcesVatican NewsNiedziela
- 15 discussBishops6h ago
Bishop Siprianus Hormat of Ruteng says resilience is not made of concrete, but of social capital and presence.
2 sources·Agenzia FidesVatican News
Bishop Siprianus Hormat of Ruteng says resilience is not made of concrete, but of social capital and presence. The Diocese of Ruteng was hit by an earthquake on August 15. Over 180,000 people have been displaced and are living in makeshift camps.
SourcesAgenzia FidesVatican News
- 17 discussReligious OrdersNew38m ago
Suore dei S. Nomi di Gesù e di Maria
Micheline Lanctôt attended schools run by the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary in Montreal. She thanks them for her education. Lanctôt is a Quebec actress and filmmaker.
- 20 discussVaticanNew1h ago
CNBB
The CNBB has launched a new website for the Synod on Synodality. The website includes documents, news, videos, and materials for download. It also outlines the next steps in the process, including the implementation phase and preparation for the ecclesial assemblies in 2027 and 2028.
SourcesCNBB
- 26 discussBishopsNew2h ago
CatholicPhilly
Reverend John J. Large, Pastor Emeritus of Saint Paul Parish in Philadelphia, died on August 23, 2026. He was a pastor emeritus.
SourcesCatholicPhilly
- 29 discussCultureNew3h ago
Figlie della Presentazione di Maria Santissima al Tempio
FPMT holds Mani Retreat. FPMT Global Mani Retreat brings together students of Lama Zopa Rinpoche. The retreat fulfills one of Rinpoche's wishes.
SourcesFiglie della Presentazione di Maria Santissima al Tempio
- 35 discussReligious OrdersNew4h ago
Società per le Missioni Estere di Parigi
The celebration's motto is "250 years of grace: remember, rejoice, renew".
- 38 discussCultureNew5h ago
Chór Polskiej Pieśni Narodowej z Bielska Podlaskiego performed in Notre-Dame basilica in Boulogne-sur-Mer, France.
Vatican News
Chór Polskiej Pieśni Narodowej z Bielska Podlaskiego performed in Notre-Dame basilica in Boulogne-sur-Mer, France. The concert featured Polish patriotic songs, World Youth Day hymns, and sacred music. It was an opportunity to present Polish culture and its Christian roots to the French public.
SourcesVatican News
- 39 discussBishopsNew5h ago
Bishop Pavlo Honcharuk of Kharkiv-Zaporizhzhia spoke at the Meeting of Rimini.
Vatican News
Bishop Pavlo Honcharuk of Kharkiv-Zaporizhzhia spoke at the Meeting of Rimini. He said they want to defend their homeland and have love in their hearts. He also mentioned that every day drones arrive and their boys are forced to grow up quickly.
SourcesVatican News
- 46 discussBishopsNew5h ago
Bishop Philippe Ballot of Metz discusses the upcoming papal visit to France, the power of the Pope's teaching on human life and peace, and the influx of young people discovering faith.
Vatican News
Bishop Philippe Ballot of Metz discusses the upcoming papal visit to France, the power of the Pope's teaching on human life and peace, and the influx of young people discovering faith. The bishop shares his expectations for the visit.
SourcesVatican News
- 48 discussCatholic Life6h ago
The organization was founded during the interwar period, but its activities were later suspended due to Soviet occupation.
Vatican News
The organization was founded during the interwar period, but its activities were later suspended due to Soviet occupation. It was re-established in 1988.
SourcesVatican News
- 49 discussChurch & State6h ago
Francesco Ielpo OFM, head of the Custody of the Holy Land, says people in the Holy Land are tired of conflict and tension.
Vatican News
Francesco Ielpo OFM, head of the Custody of the Holy Land, says people in the Holy Land are tired of conflict and tension. He emphasizes the importance of not letting hatred take over and losing the ability to hear the pain of others.
SourcesVatican News
- 51 discussEducation6h ago
Caritas Italiana
Caritas Italiana presents book "Sognare per crescere" in Napoli. The book is edited by EDB. The presentation will be held at Basilica dell'Incoronata Madre del Buon Consiglio.
SourcesCaritas Italiana
- 52 discussChurch & State6h ago
The Sudan Armed Forces have bombed a Rapid Support Forces convoy in Chad.
Agenzia Fides
The Sudan Armed Forces have bombed a Rapid Support Forces convoy in Chad. The Sudanese army claims the convoy was carrying supplies from the United Arab Emirates. Chad has placed its troops on maximum alert and warned Sudan against extending the conflict across the border.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
- 54 discussEducation6h ago
Scholars publish a new book tracing six centuries of Catholicism in China.
Agenzia Fides
Scholars publish a new book tracing six centuries of Catholicism in China. The book is a systematic work resulting from years of research into the history of Catholicism in China. It brings together history of institutions, regional history and biographies of key figures in the development of Catholicism in China.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
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