SourcesVatican Observatory
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Vatican Observatory · Vatican News · L'Osservatore Romano · Agenzia SIR- 02 discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
Vatican News reports on Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri, a church in Rome.
Vatican News
Vatican News reports on Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri, a church in Rome. The church is located in the ruins of the Diocletian Baths and features a mix of ancient, Renaissance, and modern architecture.
SourcesVatican News
- 03 discussCatholic LifeNew1m ago
Roseline Hamel, sister of murdered priest Jacques Hamel, and Nassera Kermiche, mother of one of his killers, testify at the Rimini Meeting.
5 sources·6 reports·L'Osservatore RomanoVatican NewsAgenzia SIR+2
Roseline Hamel, sister of murdered priest Jacques Hamel, and Nassera Kermiche, mother of one of his killers, testify at the Rimini Meeting. The two women share their story of friendship and hope. Pope Leo XIV is expected to visit the meeting.
SourcesL'Osservatore RomanoVatican NewsAgenzia SIRFamiglia CristianaLa Croix
- 04 discussChurch & StateNew3h ago
The Christian Churches Monitoring Group, backed by the Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops, confirms President Hakainde Hichilema’s victory in the August 13 elections.
Agenzia Fides
The Christian Churches Monitoring Group, backed by the Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops, confirms President Hakainde Hichilema’s victory in the August 13 elections. The group recorded irregularities in 30 constituencies. Hichilema received approximately 56% of the vote, while the main opposition candidate, Brian Mundubile, secured approximately 42.3%.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
- 05 discussVatican10h ago
Pope greets International Catholic Legislators Network meeting.
The Holy See
Pope greets International Catholic Legislators Network meeting. Theme is Human Dignity and Artificial Intelligence. Pope emphasizes the importance of technology serving the integral development of every person.
SourcesThe Holy See
- 06 discussChurch & StateNew1h ago
Pope Leo XIV met with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun at the Vatican.
5 sources·6 reports·Vatican NewsCatholic ReviewThe Catholic Sun+2
Pope Leo XIV met with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun at the Vatican. The Vatican expressed concerns over stalled efforts to implement a U.S.-backed border agreement between Lebanon and Israel. The agreement aims to bring stability to the southern border of Lebanon and achieve a just and lasting peace.
SourcesVatican NewsCatholic ReviewThe Catholic SunMagyar KurírOSV News
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Friday, August 21
55 stories · 5 corroborated- 01 discussVaticanNew4h ago
Pope Leo held a private audience with a delegation from the International Catholic Legislators Network.
2 sources·Catholic News AgencyCatholic World Report
Pope Leo held a private audience with a delegation from the International Catholic Legislators Network. He urged them to promote AI policies that protect families.
- 02 discussVaticanNew1h ago
Pope Leão XIV will visit San Marino and Rimini on August 22.
4 sources·6 reports·Vatican NewsL'Osservatore RomanoCathoBel+1
Pope Leão XIV will visit San Marino and Rimini on August 22. He will participate in the Meeting for Friendship among Peoples and celebrate the Eucharist with the faithful of the Diocese of Rimini. The visit is expected to be a significant event for the local community.
- 03 discussCultureNew5h ago
Catholic and Confucian scholars emphasized shared goals for humanity.
2 sources·Angelus NewsCatholic News Agency
Catholic and Confucian scholars emphasized shared goals for humanity. They acknowledged theological differences between the two traditions.
- 04 discussVaticanNew1h ago
Cardinal Stanisław Dziwisz recalls Pope John Paul II's visit to Rimini.
2 sources·3 reports·Vatican NewsFamiglia Cristiana
Cardinal Stanisław Dziwisz recalls Pope John Paul II's visit to Rimini. Pope John Paul II was impressed by the enthusiasm and strength of the youth. Pope Leó XIV will visit Rimini 44 years after Pope John Paul II's historic visit.
- 05 discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
Caritas Kolumbia provides aid to 200,000 victims of the recent disaster in Kolumbia.
3 sources·Diocese of São José dos CamposVatican NewsCanção Nova
Caritas Kolumbia provides aid to 200,000 victims of the recent disaster in Kolumbia. The Church is coordinating the delivery of food, shelter, medicine and psychological support. 80 priests are providing spiritual support.
SourcesDiocese of São José dos CamposVatican NewsCanção Nova
- 06 discussEducationNew22m ago
CatholicPhilly
Villanova University opens Cabrini Campus in Radnor. The campus welcomes 900 students. The campus was updated for $100 million.
SourcesCatholicPhilly
- 10 discussCultureNew48m ago
Catholic Review
Catholic Review lists novels that tell the US Catholic story. The list is in honor of the national semiquincentennial.
SourcesCatholic Review
- 11 discussLiturgyNew51m ago
CatholicPhilly
Philadelphia hosted the 1976 international Eucharistic Congress. The event explored the physical and spiritual hungers of the human family. Private homes opened 19,000 rooms for guest lodging.
SourcesCatholicPhilly
- 12 discussVaticanNew51m ago
CatholicPhilly
Catholic dignitaries and heads of state attended the Eucharistic Congress in Philadelphia 50 years ago. The event featured artistic exhibits and performances.
SourcesCatholicPhilly
- 13 discussLiturgyNew51m ago
CatholicPhilly
The Eucharistic Congress in Philadelphia drew 1.5 million attendees. The event launched Rice Bowl and a Communion hymn.
SourcesCatholicPhilly
- 16 discussEducationNew1h ago
CatholicPhilly
St. Hubert Catholic High School for Girls received a $1.5 million gift from The Howley Foundation. The gift will renovate biology laboratories. This will strengthen STEM and healthcare education opportunities.
SourcesCatholicPhilly
- 18 discussBishopsNew1h ago
The Catholic Spirit
Bishop Kevin Kenney celebrated Mass for Latino ministry leaders. The leaders prayed for his health as he battles lung cancer. The meeting was in St. Paul.
SourcesThe Catholic Spirit
- 19 discussReligious OrdersNew1h ago
Pia Società Figlie di S. Paolo
Figlie di San Paolo celebrate 75 anni in India with a solemn Eucharistic celebration of thanksgiving. Arcivescovo John Rodrigues presided over the Mass in the church of Santa Teresa at Bandra, a suburb of Mumbai.
- 26 discussVaticanNew40m ago
CatholicPhilly·Perspective
Vatican News links stories on climate and war. The stories are available on VaticanNews.va.
SourcesCatholicPhilly
- 32 discussReligious OrdersNew2h ago
Ordine Francescano Frati Minori Cappuccini
La Conferenza dei Superiori Maggiori Cappuccini dell'India ha definito le linee operative per l'VIII centenario francescano e il giubileo della riforma cappuccina del 2028. La conferenza si è svolta a Trichy, in India.
- 41 discussCultureNew3h ago
Katoļu kultūras gadatirgū piedalījās dažādu kongregāciju, sekulārinstitūtu un reliģisko kopienu pārstāvji.
Vatican News
Katoļu kultūras gadatirgū piedalījās dažādu kongregāciju, sekulārinstitūtu un reliģisko kopienu pārstāvji. Divu dienu pasākums norisinājās par spīti 40 grādu karstumam. Pasākums bija kā ģenerālmēģinājums pirms Pasaules jauniešu dienu svinībām.
SourcesVatican News
- 42 discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
Oblate di Nazareth
Sister Valerie Miller recently traveled to Belize on a mission trip. She helped register 100 children for school. Each child was supported by a sponsor from the United States.
SourcesOblate di Nazareth
- 43"A truly missionary Church does not impose political choices, but helps the faithful discern wisely"discussBishopsNew3h ago
Agenzia Fides
SourcesAgenzia Fides
- 45 discussReligious OrdersNew3h ago
Suore Carmelitane del Sacro Cuore di los Angeles
The Council of Major Superiors of Women Religious reminds of National Assembly 2026 registration. Registration is now open.
- 46 discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
Students from St Paul Catholic University in Ruteng are providing free healthcare assistance and have set up an emergency center after the earthquake in Flores.
Agenzia Fides
Students from St Paul Catholic University in Ruteng are providing free healthcare assistance and have set up an emergency center after the earthquake in Flores. The university has temporarily suspended academic activities to allow lecturers and staff to work from home. The earthquake has left a deep wound in the community, with buildings damaged, roads blocked, and families forced to leave their homes.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
- 48 discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference
Fr Tom Little delivers homily for Alex McCarthy funeral in Holy Family Church, Askea. McCarthy's funeral takes place at 3.00pm today. Little is Parish Priest of Askea.
- 51 discussCultureNew4h ago
Monsignor Ciro Miniero, bishop of the city hosting the Mediterranean Games, speaks to Vatican media.
Vatican News
Monsignor Ciro Miniero, bishop of the city hosting the Mediterranean Games, speaks to Vatican media. He says athletes from many countries, including those where it is not easy to live in peace, demonstrate that brotherhood is possible.
SourcesVatican News
- 53 discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
Angelus News·Perspective
Angelus News published a column on plastic surgery. The column discusses the motivations behind undergoing plastic surgery. It suggests that people hope to be admired and loved more after the surgery.
SourcesAngelus News
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