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The trial against Meta has begun in California.
The trial against Meta has begun in California. The prosecution alleges that the company designed its platforms to foster addictive behaviors in young people, exploiting them for profit and deceiving the public about the risks. The start of the trial has also had repercussions on Wall Street, where Meta's shares fell by 4.4 percent.
SourcesVatican News
Pope Leo XIV will visit France from September 25 to 28, 2026.
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.
At least 500 people have been hospitalized in Yangon with symptoms of cholera.
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.
Pope Leo XIV has appointed 12 new consultors to the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development.
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.
Brian Mundubile, the main challenger to President Hakainde Hichilema, has rejected the Electoral Commission of Zambia's declaration of Hichilema's victory.
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
Catholic schools in Rd Congo reopen despite Ebola threat.
Catholic schools in Rd Congo reopen despite Ebola threat. The Ituri school network organizes to prevent students from losing a year.
SourcesL'Osservatore Romano
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.
Women who worked with Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen recall their behind-the-scenes work ahead of his beatification.
Women who worked with Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen recall their behind-the-scenes work ahead of his beatification. They helped with tasks such as opening letters and recording donations. The women's work supported missionaries and young churches.
John Cuddeback, professor of philosophy at Christendom College, publishes a book to help readers craft better lives.
John Cuddeback, professor of philosophy at Christendom College, publishes a book to help readers craft better lives. The book aims to reclaim the household as the center of daily life.
SourcesThe Catholic SunOSV News
A gunman killed 2 students at a Jesuit university in the Philippines.
A gunman killed 2 students at a Jesuit university in the Philippines. The Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines urged the public not to circulate images of the attack. The incident is the second school shooting in the Philippines in 2 months.
SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report
The US Bishops have criticized a new law in Massachusetts that removes limits on abortion until birth.
The US Bishops have criticized a new law in Massachusetts that removes limits on abortion until birth. The law, signed by Governor Maura Healey, eliminates restrictions on abortions after 24 weeks of pregnancy.
SourcesAleteiaAlfa y Omega
Monroe will sing at the youth vigil at Stade de France on September 25, 2026, in the presence of Léon XIV.
The Conferência Nacional dos Bispos do Brasil (CNBB) opens inscriptions for the 11th National Course on Political Formation for Christians.
The Conferência Nacional dos Bispos do Brasil (CNBB) opens inscriptions for the 11th National Course on Political Formation for Christians. The course will take place from January 2027 to June 2028. Inscriptions are open until September 10, 2026.
94% of Cubans live in extreme poverty.
94% of Cubans live in extreme poverty. Recent polling reveals the population is in dire straits and rejects the government's management of the crisis.
Pope León XIV has accepted the resignation of Bishop Karl-Heinz Wiesemann, 66, due to health reasons.
Pope León XIV has accepted the resignation of Bishop Karl-Heinz Wiesemann, 66, due to health reasons. Wiesemann was the bishop of the Diocese of Speyer in Germany. He had been leading the diocese since 2008.
SourcesDOMRADIO.DEACI StampaReligión DigitalVida NuevaInfoVaticana
The Diocese of Ostrava-Opava has released a new episode of its pOODcast series.
The Diocese of Ostrava-Opava has released a new episode of its pOODcast series. The guests are Jan and Marie Vrabcovi from Karlovy Studánky. They talk about a person who refused a primar position in exchange for not attending church.
Pope Leo XIV spoke about the importance of sacred music in the liturgy during his general audience.
Pope Leo XIV spoke about the importance of sacred music in the liturgy during his general audience. He emphasized that sacred music should be dignified and reflect the mystery being celebrated. The Pope also highlighted the role of music in giving voice to prayer and expressing faith.
SourcesVatican News
An Iraqi woman has won a court ruling to restore her Christian identity in government records.
An Iraqi woman has won a court ruling to restore her Christian identity in government records. The decision highlights Iraqi laws concerning religious freedom.
Pope Leo XIV emphasized the importance of sacred music in the liturgy during his general audience.
Pope Leo XIV emphasized the importance of sacred music in the liturgy during his general audience. He stated that music is an integral part of the liturgy, not just a decoration. The Pope also highlighted the value of Gregorian chant and the need for high-quality music in liturgical celebrations.
SourcesVatican News
Catholic bishops express concern about safety in countries where TPS designations are expiring.
Catholic bishops express concern about safety in countries where TPS designations are expiring. Bishop Brendan Cahill says people should not be returned until it is deemed safe. The bishops' concerns come as TPS designations expire.
SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report
The Holy Father has appointed Fr. Mariusz Kasperski, OMI, as Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Toamasina, Madagascar.
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
Cesvi warns that the humanitarian emergency in Colombia following the August 10 earthquake risks undermining social cohesion and separating families, putting children at risk of trafficking.
Cesvi warns that the humanitarian emergency in Colombia following the August 10 earthquake risks undermining social cohesion and separating families, putting children at risk of trafficking. The organization's director general, Stefano Piziali, highlights the main risk. Entire families in rural areas are still lacking basic necessities.
Catholic Review reports on Catholic schools that have stopped providing digital devices to students. The schools offer occasional computer time through shared computer carts. Students have learned more and retained more information.
SourcesCatholic Review
Lisa Hendey interviews Kathleen Hurtt about the Orange Catholic Foundation. The foundation does great work.
SourcesOC Catholic
The relics of St. Carlo Acutis and St. John Paul II were enshrined at Liat Catholic Centre in Kazhakootam, Kerala. Fr. Martin Vitayathil led the installation. The relics were installed on August 15, 2026.
Raider Catholic at Wright State University sees renewed interest in faith events. The Catholic Telegraph invites nominations for the 2027 Radiate Christ Awards.
SourcesThe Catholic Telegraph
Kard. Robert Sarah celebrated Mass for 10,000 people in Gdańsk.
Kard. Robert Sarah celebrated Mass for 10,000 people in Gdańsk. Abp Tadeusz Wojda said the event showed a great need for uplifting content and music. The Mass was part of the "Prosta Droga do Boga – Być jak św. Maksymilian" festival.
SourcesVatican News
Leão XIV's first encyclical discusses the social doctrine of the Church.
Leão XIV's first encyclical discusses the social doctrine of the Church. The encyclical affirms the equal dignity of all human beings. The value of a person does not depend on their achievements or production.
SourcesVatican News
Thirty Lebanese youths met with Leone XIV at the general audience.
Thirty Lebanese youths met with Leone XIV at the general audience. The youths, who founded the "Peacemaker" group after the Pope's apostolic visit, were accompanied by Father Michel Marie Barakat. The priest thanked Caritas and other organizations for their help to his country.
SourcesVatican News
Father Luigi Galvani reports on the aftermath of the earthquake in Flores.
Father Luigi Galvani reports on the aftermath of the earthquake in Flores. The earthquake has caused widespread damage and displacement. The San Camillo Social Center is providing aid.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
Bishop of Ruteng, Msgr. Siprianus Hormat, says God cares for victims of the 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Flores.
Bishop of Ruteng, Msgr. Siprianus Hormat, says God cares for victims of the 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Flores. The earthquake has caused 68 deaths, 213 injuries, and displaced nearly 13,000 people. The Diocese of Ruteng has responded with courage and resilience.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
Pope Leo recalls Blessed Father Władysław Findysz, the first beatified martyr of communist persecution in Poland.
Pope Leo recalls Blessed Father Władysław Findysz, the first beatified martyr of communist persecution in Poland. Findysz reminds us that a civilization of love is built by forgiving and overcoming evil with good. Pope Leo spoke about Findysz during the General Audience.
SourcesVatican News
Pope Léon XIV is offering catecheses on the Constitution Sacrosanctum Concilium.
Pope Léon XIV is offering catecheses on the Constitution Sacrosanctum Concilium. The catecheses are part of the Pope's general audiences on Wednesdays. The Constitution calls for the full, conscious, and active participation of all the faithful in the liturgy.
SourcesVatican News
Pope Leo XIV continues his catechesis series on the Second Vatican Council and its documents.
Pope Leo XIV continues his catechesis series on the Second Vatican Council and its documents. He spoke about Sacrosanctum Concilium.
SourcesVatican News
Cardinal Orani João Tempesta, Archbishop of Rio de Janeiro, reflects on the vocation of the laity. He says the laity's role is not a recent functional arrangement or a concession due to a shortage of ordained ministers. The laity's vocation is a constitutive dimension of the Church.
SourcesCNBB
Jordanijoje rengiamasi Kristaus Krikšto jubiliejui.
Jordanijoje rengiamasi Kristaus Krikšto jubiliejui. Pirmasis organizacinio komiteto susitikimas įvyko rugpjūčio 10-ąją. Pasirengimai įsibėgėja.
SourcesVatican News
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