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  1. 01
    Catholic Church in India celebrates Justice Sunday
    discussBishopsNew1m ago

    The Catholic Church in India will celebrate Justice Sunday on August 23, a day for reflection, prayer, and raising awareness for social justice.

    Agenzia Fides

    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

  2. 02
    Pope Leão XIV meets the sick and the poor in Rimini
    discussVaticanNew58m ago

    Pope Leão XIV met with a group of sick, disabled and poor people assisted by Caritas in the Cathedral of Rimini.

    4 reportsVatican News

    Pope Leão XIV met with a group of sick, disabled and poor people assisted by Caritas in the Cathedral of Rimini. He encouraged them to participate actively in the life of the Church. The Pope reminded them that in the Church, everyone is at home and that Jesus' example of attention to the marginalized should be followed.

    SourcesVatican News

  3. 03
    Custodia di Terra Santa reports increased violence against Palestinians
    discussChurch & StateNew2h ago
    2 sources3 reportsVatican NewsL'Osservatore Romano

    SourcesVatican NewsL'Osservatore Romano

  4. 04
    Brother Guy appears on The Mark Swartzberg Show
    discussVatican1d ago

    Brother Guy, the Pope’s astronomer, was a guest on The Mark Swartzberg show.

    Vatican Observatory

    Brother Guy, the Pope’s astronomer, was a guest on The Mark Swartzberg show. He appeared on the show. The Vatican Observatory shared the episode.

    SourcesVatican Observatory

  5. 05
    Pope accepts resignation, appoints Fr. Paweł Janusz Kubiak as Superior of Mission sui iuris of Turkmenistan
    discussVaticanUpdated5h ago

    Pope Leo XIV accepted the resignation of Fr. Andrzej Madej as Superior of the Mission sui iuris of Turkmenistan and appointed Fr. Paweł Janusz Kubiak as his successor.

    2 sourcesMissionari Oblati di Maria ImmacolataAgenzia Fides

    Pope Leo XIV accepted the resignation of Fr. Andrzej Madej as Superior of the Mission sui iuris of Turkmenistan and appointed Fr. Paweł Janusz Kubiak as his successor. Fr. Kubiak has been serving as Superior of the house and Bursar of the Mission sui iuris of Turkmenistan since September 2023.

    SourcesMissionari Oblati di Maria ImmacolataAgenzia Fides

  6. 06
    Pope Leo XIV meets with the sick and poor in Rimini
    discussVaticanNew1h ago

    Pope Leo XIV met with people who are sick, persons with disabilities and people living in poverty in Rimini Cathedral.

    5 reportsVatican News

    Pope Leo XIV met with people who are sick, persons with disabilities and people living in poverty in Rimini Cathedral. He reminded them of God's love for them. The Pope encouraged them to let Jesus heal them and to actively participate in the life of the Church.

    SourcesVatican News

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    1. Pope Leo XIV visits San Marino
    2. Amid Search for “instant answers,” Kenyan Pauline Provincial Urges Catholic Youth to Cultivate Friendship with Jesus
    3. Kenya’s Catholic Bishops launch 10-year strategic plan
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    1. La salvación de Dios para todos y todas: la msiión de Jesús a la Iglesia
    2. La salvación de Dios para todos y todas: la misión de Jesús a la Iglesia
    3. Sacred Heart Parish celebrates visit from Mother Teresa
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    1. Sino si Hesus para sa iyo?
    2. Mgr. Riana Prapdi, Pr. coordinates Caritas Indonesia response to Flores earthquake
    3. Eparchy of Wrocław-Koszalin and Diocese of Jakarta publish Sunday readings
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  1. 01
    cath.ch publishes 6th episode of Quand le monastère se fait épicerie
    discussCultureNew1m ago
    cath.ch

    The episode discusses monastic products.

    Sourcescath.ch

Saturday, August 22

54 stories · 18 corroborated
  1. 01
    Pope Leo XIV addresses Meeting participants in Rimini
    discussVaticanNew51m ago

    Pope Leo XIV spoke at the 47th edition of the Meeting in Rimini, Italy.

    3 sources5 reportsVatican NewsAgência Ecclesia

    Pope Leo XIV spoke at the 47th edition of the Meeting in Rimini, Italy. He emphasized the importance of opposing false realism with the realism of mercy. The Pope encouraged young people to get involved and to rekindle dreams and visions.

    SourcesVatican NewsAgência Ecclesia

  2. 02
    Bishop Vlado Košić delivers homily
    discussLiturgyNew2h ago

    Bishop Vlado Košić delivered a homily at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Bistrica.

    2 sourcesDiocese of SisakCatholic New York

    Bishop Vlado Košić delivered a homily at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Bistrica. Fr. Enrique Salvo also gave a homily on August 22, 2026.

    SourcesDiocese of SisakCatholic New York

  3. 03
    Vatican confirms sex ed guidelines for Archdiocese of Hamburg schools
    discussEducationNew2h ago

    The Vatican has confirmed to parents in the Archdiocese of Hamburg that the Vatican document “Male and Female He Created Them” remains the authoritative guide for sex education.

    2 sourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register

    The Vatican has confirmed to parents in the Archdiocese of Hamburg that the Vatican document “Male and Female He Created Them” remains the authoritative guide for sex education. The debate about sex ed guidelines for schools in the German archdiocese continues. The Vatican letter was sent to parents in the Archdiocese of Hamburg.

    SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register

  4. 04
    Pope Leo XIV addresses 60,000 at Rimini Meeting
    discussBishopsNew1h ago

    Pope Leo XIV visited the Rimini Meeting, addressing 60,000 attendees.

    7 sources10 reportsVatican NewsOpoka

    Pope Leo XIV visited the Rimini Meeting, addressing 60,000 attendees. He encouraged young people to build communion and change the world through love. The Pope's visit marked the second time a pope has participated in the gathering, organized by the Communion and Liberation movement.

    SourcesVatican NewsOpoka

  5. 05
    Pope Leo XIV addresses Rimini Meeting
    discussBishopsNew40m ago

    Pope Leo XIV visited the Rimini Meeting of Friendships Among Peoples and urged participants to always love the Church.

    7 sources20 reportsVatican News

    Pope Leo XIV visited the Rimini Meeting of Friendships Among Peoples and urged participants to always love the Church. He commended young people for their love for Christ and the Church, and encouraged them to build a civilization of love. The Pope emphasized the importance of social friendship, dialogue, and mercy in times of conflict and division.

    SourcesVatican News

  6. 06
    Bishop Robert Boxie becomes youngest U.S. bishop
    discussBishopsNew2h ago

    Bishop Robert Boxie shares his faith journey from practicing law to becoming the youngest U.S. bishop.

    2 sourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register

    Bishop Robert Boxie shares his faith journey from practicing law to becoming the youngest U.S. bishop. He believes his appointment will help him better minister and evangelize young Catholics and the U.S. Black Catholic community.

    SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register

  7. 07
    Pope Leo XIV meets clergy
    discussVaticanNew5h ago

    Pope Leo XIV met with clergy in San Marino.

    3 sourcesVatican NewsAlfa y OmegaAleteia

    Pope Leo XIV met with clergy in San Marino. He also plans to visit Metz, France. The Pope spoke about freedom of conscience.

    SourcesVatican NewsAlfa y OmegaAleteia

  8. 08
    Archbishop Coakley reflects on Blessed Stanley Rother
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago

    The archbishop of Oklahoma City sat down with EWTN News at the premiere of a new film about the first American-born martyr.

    3 sourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report

    The archbishop of Oklahoma City sat down with EWTN News at the premiere of a new film about the first American-born martyr.

    SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report

  9. 09
    Pope Leo XIV visits San Marino
    discussBishopsUpdated2h ago

    Pope Leo XIV visited the Catholic community in San Marino, urging them to follow the path of the Gospel.

    10 sources25 reportsVatican News

    Pope Leo XIV visited the Catholic community in San Marino, urging them to follow the path of the Gospel. He encouraged the community to care for the most vulnerable and to choose forgiveness as an antidote to violence, isolation, and fear of others.

    SourcesVatican News

  10. 10
    Pope Leo XIV visits San Marino
    discussBishopsUpdated1h ago

    Pope Leo XIV visited San Marino on August 22.

    12 sources25 reportsVatican News

    Pope Leo XIV visited San Marino on August 22. He met with civil authorities and the local church community. The Pope emphasized the importance of human dignity, freedom of conscience, and Christian education. He also encouraged the church to care for the weak and the poor.

    SourcesVatican News

  11. 11
    Taranto hosts 4,000 athletes from 26 countries at the XX Giochi del Mediterraneo
    discussCultureUpdated2h ago

    The XX Giochi del Mediterraneo have officially started in Taranto, with 4,000 athletes from 26 countries participating.

    3 sourcesVatican NewsL'Osservatore RomanoToscana Oggi

    The XX Giochi del Mediterraneo have officially started in Taranto, with 4,000 athletes from 26 countries participating. The inauguration ceremony took place on August 21, featuring music, dance, and performances by local artists. The games will run until September 3, with competitions held in various locations in Puglia.

    SourcesVatican NewsL'Osservatore RomanoToscana Oggi

  12. 12
    Pope Leo XIV visits Rimini
    discussBishopsUpdated1h ago

    Pope Leo XIV visited Rimini, where he attended the 47th Meeting for Friendship between Peoples.

    3 sources12 reportsVatican News

    Pope Leo XIV visited Rimini, where he attended the 47th Meeting for Friendship between Peoples. He met with the sick, people with disabilities, and the poor, and encouraged them to be active participants in the life of the Church. The Pope also emphasized the importance of love and mercy in his address to the meeting participants.

    SourcesVatican News

  13. 13
    Pope Leo XIV visits San Marino
    discussVaticanUpdated3h ago

    Pope Leo XIV visited San Marino on August 22, 2026.

    3 sourcesDiocese of UromiVatican NewsL'Osservatore Romano

    Pope Leo XIV visited San Marino on August 22, 2026. He met with clergy and attended the Meeting for Friendship among Peoples. The Pope also sent a telegram to Italian President Sergio Mattarella.

    SourcesDiocese of UromiVatican NewsL'Osservatore Romano

  14. 14
    Catholic fiber artist brings the Lamb of God to life in wool
    discussCulture7h ago
    2 sourcesCatholic News AgencyCatholic World Report

    SourcesCatholic News AgencyCatholic World Report

  15. 15
    Diocese of Torino reports death of priest Gian Franco Troja
    discussDioceses8h ago

    The Diocese of Torino announced the death of priest Gian Franco Troja at 86.

    2 sourcesDiocese of TorinoDiocese of Alba

    The Diocese of Torino announced the death of priest Gian Franco Troja at 86. He was ordained in 1968.

    SourcesDiocese of TorinoDiocese of Alba

  16. 16
    Pope greets San Marino
    discussVaticanUpdated3h ago

    Pope greets San Marino. The Captains Regent, Alice Mina and Vladimiro Selva, spoke about the global situation, aid to Ukraine and shared vision of peace.

    2 sources3 reportsVatican NewsL'Osservatore Romano

    Pope greets San Marino. The Captains Regent, Alice Mina and Vladimiro Selva, spoke about the global situation, aid to Ukraine and shared vision of peace.

    SourcesVatican NewsL'Osservatore Romano

  17. 17
    Pope Leo XIV meets San Marino clergy
    discussVaticanUpdated1h ago

    Pope Leo XIV met with the clergy of San Marino.

    2 sources3 reportsVatican News

    Pope Leo XIV met with the clergy of San Marino. He called for overcoming individualism and church tower thinking. He said the Gospel is a path of freedom for all people.

    SourcesVatican News

  18. 18
    Pope Leo XIV meets clergy in San Marino
    discussVaticanUpdated4h ago

    Pope Leo XIV met with clergy, consecrated persons, and ecclesial communities in the Basilica of San Marino.

    2 sources6 reportsVatican News

    Pope Leo XIV met with clergy, consecrated persons, and ecclesial communities in the Basilica of San Marino. He recommended care for the weak and forgiveness as an antidote to violence, isolation, and fear of others. He encouraged religious to strengthen the "educational pact" with families and invited young people to keep open the window to the infinite.

    SourcesVatican News

  19. 19
    La salvación de Dios para todos y todas: la msiión de Jesús a la Iglesia
    discussCatholic LifeNew1m ago
    Global Sisters Report

    SourcesGlobal Sisters Report

  20. 20
    La salvación de Dios para todos y todas: la misión de Jesús a la Iglesia
    discussCatholic LifeNew1m ago
    Global Sisters Report

    SourcesGlobal Sisters Report

  21. 21
    Pope Leon XIV promotes culture of mercy
    discussVaticanNew1m ago
    Niedziela

    Pope Leon XIV spoke at the 47th Meeting Przyjaźni Między Narodami in Rimini. He called for promoting a culture of mercy and loving the Church. This is his first visit to the event, 44 years after John Paul II's visit.

    SourcesNiedziela

  22. 22
    Sacred Heart Parish celebrates visit from Mother Teresa
    discussDiocesesNew1h ago
    Catholic Star Herald

    SourcesCatholic Star Herald

  23. 23
    The Hour of Responsibility
    discussVaticanNew1h ago
    Vatican News

    SourcesVatican News

  24. 24
    Blue Lou Marini presents Pope Leo XIV with Blues Brothers sunglasses
    discussCultureNew1h ago

    Blue Lou Marini reflects on music and family before presenting Pope Leo XIV with iconic Ray-Ban sunglasses.

    Vatican News

    Blue Lou Marini reflects on music and family before presenting Pope Leo XIV with iconic Ray-Ban sunglasses. Marini is at the Rimini Meeting.

    SourcesVatican News

  25. 25
    Cardinal Brislin joins African clergy in calling Israel’s actions in Gaza genocide
    discussBishopsNew1h ago
    National Catholic Reporter

    SourcesNational Catholic Reporter

  26. 26
    Christendom College Alumna Seeks to Restore Beauty and Truth to the Fashion Industry
    discussEducationNew2h ago
    National Catholic Register

    SourcesNational Catholic Register

  27. 27
    A Word from Cardinal Dolan: Queenship of Mary
    discussBishopsNew2h ago
    Catholic New York

    SourcesCatholic New York

  28. 28
    Törő András celebrates St. Stephen's Day in Rome
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    Magyar Kurír

    Törő András, rector of the Pápai Magyar Intézet, celebrated St. Stephen's Day in Rome. He said St. Stephen was a man who looked ahead. The celebration took place at the Szent István Ház kápolnájában on August 20.

    SourcesMagyar Kurír

  29. 29
    Pope Leo praises San Marino
    discussVaticanNew2h ago
    National Catholic Reporter

    Pope Leo praises San Marino as a model of freedom and common good. The pontiff argues that small political communities can offer lessons in public service and social cohesion. San Marino is a micro state.

    SourcesNational Catholic Reporter

  30. 30
    Armenian Patriarch Minassian: Persecution has strengthened Christian hope and identity
    discussReligious FreedomNew3h ago
    Catholic News Agency

    SourcesCatholic News Agency

  31. 31
    38 serq reported in Naxxar
    discussCultureNew3h ago
    Newsbook

    57 theft reports were recorded in Naxxar, l-Iklin and Ġal Lija between January 1 and July 21, 2026. The reports were registered in Parliament.

    SourcesNewsbook

  32. 32
    Athletica Vaticana competes in Mediterranean Games
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago

    Athletica Vaticana participates in the Mediterranean Games in Taranto, Puglia.

    L'Osservatore Romano

    Athletica Vaticana participates in the Mediterranean Games in Taranto, Puglia. The event brings together 4,000 athletes from 26 countries. Athletica Vaticana's players will compete against Egyptian players Youssef Hossam and Georges Wakim.

    SourcesL'Osservatore Romano

  33. 33
    Arizona court rules on clergy-penitent privilege
    discussReligious FreedomNew3h ago
    National Catholic Reporter

    An Arizona court has ruled that confession must include a desire for reconciliation for clergy-penitent privilege to apply. The case did not involve Catholic clergy. The ruling could impact how courts view priest-penitent privilege in the future.

    SourcesNational Catholic Reporter

  34. 34
    Catholic Review publishes vocation story
    discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
    Catholic Review

    Catholic Review publishes a story about a journey toward Christ and vocation. The story is about a retreat and its impact on the author's discernment of a vocation to the priesthood.

    SourcesCatholic Review

  35. 35
    Sino si Hesus para sa iyo?
    discussBishopsNew4h ago
    CBCP News

    SourcesCBCP News

  36. 36
    Sister Mary Laurentilla Back dies at 93
    discussReligious OrdersNew4h ago
    Catholic Review

    Sister Mary Laurentilla Back died Aug. 10 at 93. A funeral Mass will be offered Aug. 25.

    SourcesCatholic Review

  37. 37
    Mgr. Riana Prapdi, Pr. coordinates Caritas Indonesia response to Flores earthquake
    discussDiocesesNew4h ago
    Mirifica News

    Caritas Indonesia is helping survivors of the Flores earthquake that killed 72 people. Mgr. Riana Prapdi, Pr. is coordinating the response. The Church is committed to being present with the affected community.

    SourcesMirifica News

  38. 38
    Pierre Hadot publishes book
    discussCultureNew4h ago
    Magyar Kurír

    Pierre Hadot publishes book. The book is called 'A lélek iskolája'.

    SourcesMagyar Kurír

  39. 39
    Abp Wacław Depo comments on Jasnogórskie vows
    discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
    Niedziela

    Metropolitan Archbishop Wacław Depo comments on the relevance of the Jasnogórskie vows. The vows were written 70 years ago. Abp Depo spoke in a radio interview.

    SourcesNiedziela

  40. 40
    Domenica della Professione di fede
    discussCatholic LifeNew5h ago
    Pie Discepole del Divin Maestro

    SourcesPie Discepole del Divin Maestro

  41. 41
    Padre Joaquim Ganhão defends new care for sacred music
    discussLiturgyNew4h ago
    Agência Ecclesia

    Padre Joaquim Ganhão, director of the Secretariado Nacional de Liturgia, defended the need for new care for sacred music in dioceses. The Secretariado Nacional de Liturgia is holding a liturgical music course in Fátima. 70 participants are attending the course.

    SourcesAgência Ecclesia

  42. 42
    In memory of Andy Rajec, joyful Christian witness
    discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
    Catholic World Report

    SourcesCatholic World Report

  43. 43
    Rila Monastery draws hundreds of thousands of visitors
    discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
    Aleteia

    The Rila Monastery in Bulgaria attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. It is the main destination for Orthodox pilgrims in Bulgaria. The monastery is located about 75 miles south of Sofia.

    SourcesAleteia

  44. 44
    Paraplegic engineer helps wounded Ukrainians build wheelchairs
    discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
    Aleteia

    Paul de Livron, a paraplegic engineer from France, helps wounded Ukrainians build wheelchairs. He became a paraplegic after a hiking accident 13 years ago.

    SourcesAleteia

  45. 45
    Martin Gabet speaks about Montserrat and Pau Casals
    discussCatholic LifeNew5h ago
    Religión Digital

    Martin Gabet, a priest in Prada, talks about Montserrat, Pau Casals, and the Conflent region. He mentions the "miracle" of Catalan still being spoken in the area.

    SourcesReligión Digital

  46. 46
    Felix Klein demands stricter laws against antisemitism
    discussCultureNew5h ago
    DOMRADIO.DE

    Felix Klein, the outgoing antisemitism commissioner, calls for stricter laws and more consequences against antisemitism. Klein warns of a further loss of trust among Jews in Germany.

    SourcesDOMRADIO.DE

  47. 47
    Pope Leo addresses San Marino's church community
    discussBishopsNew3h ago

    Pope Leo addressed the church community in San Marino, emphasizing the importance of faith, family, and solidarity.

    4 reportsVatican News

    Pope Leo addressed the church community in San Marino, emphasizing the importance of faith, family, and solidarity. He encouraged young people to open their hearts to great aspirations and to explore their vocations. The Pope also stressed the need for forgiveness and solidarity in the face of violence and fear.

    SourcesVatican News

  48. 48
    Aleteia reports summer camps in Lebanon help war-weary children
    discussCatholic LifeNew5h ago
    Aleteia

    Aleteia reports that summer camps in Lebanon are helping war-weary children heal. The camps faced obstacles in finding a suitable venue.

    SourcesAleteia

  49. 49
    Leon XIV urges young people to make demanding choices
    discussVatican6h ago
    Opoka

    Leon XIV spoke to the faithful in San Marino about the Christian response to conflict and violence. He referenced the words of St. John Paul II, who visited the Republic in 1982. The Pope called for building communities based on freedom, solidarity, and unity.

    SourcesOpoka

  50. 50
    Debrecen-Nyíregyházi Egyházmegye holds family camp
    discussCatholic Life6h ago
    Magyar Kurír

    The Debrecen-Nyíregyházi Egyházmegye held a family camp from August 2-7 in Smaragdvölgy Pihenőpark. The camp was attended by 20 children.

    SourcesMagyar Kurír

  51. 51
    Aleteia publishes Desert Father's advice
    discussCatholic Life6h ago
    Aleteia

    Aleteia publishes advice from Abba Lot and Abba Joseph, Desert Fathers. They discuss their rules of life.

    SourcesAleteia

  52. 52
    Pope Leo XIV visits Lourdes, Rupnik mosaics covered
    discussVatican6h ago
    Aleteia

    Pope Leo XIV will visit Lourdes. The shrine will cover all mosaics by Marko Rupnik. The spaces will be decorated for the visit.

    SourcesAleteia

  53. 53
    Leons XIV: patiesa brīvība sākas ar cieņu pret katru cilvēku un viņa sirdsapziņas respektēšanu
    discussVatican7h ago

    Pāvests Leons XIV uzrunā Sanmarīno Republikas valdības pārstāvjus.

    Vatican News

    Pāvests Leons XIV uzrunā Sanmarīno Republikas valdības pārstāvjus. Viņš runāja par brīvību un sirdsapziņas respektēšanu. Pāvests norādīja uz saikni starp brīvību un vienotību.

    SourcesVatican News

  54. 54
    Palestrina’s Canticle of Canticles
    discussCatholic LifeNew5h ago
    New Liturgical Movement

    SourcesNew Liturgical Movement

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