Vatican News publishes the 39th part of the "Biblical Figures" series. The series is prepared by Sr. Anna Mátiková. The 39th part is about Abraham and John the Baptist.
SourcesVatican News
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Vatican News · Agenzia Fides · L'Osservatore Romano · Diocese of Hallam- 01 discussEducationNew1h ago
Vatican News publishes the 39th part of the "Biblical Figures" series.
Vatican News
- 02 discussEducation14h ago
The doctoral thesis of Pope Leo XIV has been translated and published in Chinese.
Agenzia Fides
The doctoral thesis of Pope Leo XIV has been translated and published in Chinese. The thesis examines the role and authority of the local prior in the Order of Saint Augustine. The Chinese edition was published by the Centre for Catholic Studies of the Chinese University of Hong Kong.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
- 03 discussVaticanUpdated3h ago
Pope Leo XIV expressed his condolences to King Haakon VIII and the people of Norway for the death of King Harald V. The Pope praised the late King's decades of 'devoted service' to the…
9 sources·11 reports·Vatican NewsL'Osservatore RomanoDiocese of Hallam+1
Pope Leo XIV expressed his condolences to King Haakon VIII and the people of Norway for the death of King Harald V. The Pope praised the late King's decades of 'devoted service' to the Scandinavian nation. King Harald V died on August 28 at the age of 89.
SourcesVatican NewsL'Osservatore RomanoDiocese of HallamACI Stampa
- 04 discussLiturgy12h ago
Pope Leo XIV will preside over several liturgical celebrations in September and October, including a Mass at the Basilica Shrine of the Mother of Good Counsel in Genazzano on 7 September.
8 sources·18 reports·Holy See Press OfficeVatican News
Pope Leo XIV will preside over several liturgical celebrations in September and October, including a Mass at the Basilica Shrine of the Mother of Good Counsel in Genazzano on 7 September. He will also make an apostolic journey to France and visit the UNESCO headquarters. On 8 October, he will preside over a Mass for the inauguration of the academic year of the Pontifical Universities.
- 05 discussVaticanNew1h ago
Cardinal De Donatis celebrates Perdonanza Celestiniana in L'Aquila.
Vatican News
Cardinal De Donatis celebrates Perdonanza Celestiniana in L'Aquila. The event takes place every year from August 23 to 30.
SourcesVatican News
- 06 discussBishops15h ago
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria has condemned the recent massacres and mass kidnappings in the country.
2 sources·Vatican NewsAgenzia Fides
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria has condemned the recent massacres and mass kidnappings in the country. The Bishops expressed their condolences to the victims and their families. They also called for an end to the violence and prayed for the safe release of the abducted worshippers.
SourcesVatican NewsAgenzia Fides
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.
Sunday, August 30
2 stories · none yet corroborated
Saturday, August 29
30 stories · 3 corroborated- 01 discussVaticanNew1m ago
Pope Leo XIV participates in a procession on Lake Albano.
3 sources·4 reports·Vatican NewsNiedzielaDeon
Pope Leo XIV participates in a procession on Lake Albano. He is the first pope to do so. The event takes place in Castel Gandolfo.
SourcesVatican NewsNiedzielaDeon
- 06 discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
Religión Digital
Jesús Francisco Molina's words have sparked controversy. He is a priest. His words have been criticized as a deformation of the Gospel message.
SourcesReligión Digital
- 07 discussCultureNew1h ago
Gość Niedzielny
A cyberattack on MyDr has exposed sensitive data, including PESEL numbers. Affected individuals can check online to see what data was leaked.
SourcesGość Niedzielny
- 10 discussChurch & StateNew2h ago
Gunmen have freed 6 kidnapped children in Kenscoff, Haiti.
Vatican News
Gunmen have freed 6 kidnapped children in Kenscoff, Haiti. The children were part of a group of over 50 people kidnapped during a massacre in a suburb of Port-au-Prince on August 23. The UN is calling for impartial investigations into the violence.
SourcesVatican News
- 11 discussVaticanNew2h ago
Pope Leo XIV will participate in a boat procession in Castel Gandolfo, crossing part of Lake Albano.
Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV will participate in a boat procession in Castel Gandolfo, crossing part of Lake Albano. He will be the first Pope to do so.
SourcesVatican News
- 12 discussEducationNew2h ago
Agência Ecclesia
The Fundação Jornada is supporting 25 projects focused on young people in Portugal. The projects were selected from a pool of initiatives that aim to address various issues affecting young people. The Fundação Jornada was created in the context of the Jornada Mundial da Juventude Lisboa 2023.
SourcesAgência Ecclesia
- 15 discussLife & FamilyNew2h ago
National Catholic Reporter
The book argues that the primary barrier to ordaining women deacons is cultural, not theological. The book is titled The Vatican and Women Deacons.
SourcesNational Catholic Reporter
- 16 discussCultureNew2h ago
Agenzia SIR
AgenSIR reports on the war in Odessa, describing the journey from Italy to Odessa. The war is visible in the fields, cemeteries, and eyes of the people. The journey from Italy to Odessa involves a flight to Chisinau, Moldavia, and then a 190 km drive.
SourcesAgenzia SIR
- 17 discussEducationNew2h ago
Agenzia SIR
Custodia reopens schools in Terra Santa despite war and denied permits. Schools are a safe haven.
SourcesAgenzia SIR
- 19 discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
Agenzia SIR
Father Gabriel Romanelli is rebuilding the parish complex in the Gaza Strip. The complex was used as a refuge for hundreds of people. Many things are broken or damaged and the work to be done is enormous.
SourcesAgenzia SIR
- 23 discussCultureNew2h ago
Gość Niedzielny
Foreign rescue teams join search efforts.
SourcesGość Niedzielny
- 24 discussCultureNew3h ago
Agência Ecclesia
Padre Nuno Fileno, capelão da Universidade de Coimbra, alertou para o risco de delegar decisões morais na inteligência artificial. Ele denunciou o impacto de uma evolução técnica desprovida de limites éticos.
SourcesAgência Ecclesia
- 25 discussCultureNew3h ago
Agência Ecclesia
Padre Nuno Fileno, capelão da Universidade de Coimbra, alertou para o risco de delegar decisões morais na inteligência artificial. Ele denunciou o impacto de uma evolução técnica desprovida de limites éticos.
SourcesAgência Ecclesia
- 28 discussEducationNew2h ago
National Catholic Reporter·Perspective
Eric A. Clayton writes about learning a new way of being. The article reflects on the spiritual lessons of back-to-school season.
SourcesNational Catholic Reporter
- 29 discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
Angelus News·Perspective
The Church remembers St. John the Baptist's death. He preached repentance and condemned Herod's adultery.
SourcesAngelus News
Friday, August 28
26 stories · 2 corroborated- 01 discussEducation12h ago
A student challenges a 2004 Supreme Court decision.
2 sources·Catholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register
A student challenges a 2004 Supreme Court decision. The Diocese of Scranton reopens its seminary. Benedictine College names a speaker for its library dedication.
- 02 discussLiturgy10h ago
Vietnamese youth are drawn to the Traditional Latin Mass.
2 sources·Catholic News AgencyCatholic World Report
Vietnamese youth are drawn to the Traditional Latin Mass. Philippine dioceses call for an end to a mining agreement. Holy Land priests highlight the plight of the Christian community.
- 03 discussCultureNew3h ago
Famiglia Cristiana
Ranucci calls it a political choice. Report's historic correspondents threaten to resign en masse.
SourcesFamiglia Cristiana
- 04 discussCultureNew3h ago
The Elevazione Spirituale, a musical meditation, will take place at St. Peter's Basilica today.
Vatican News
The Elevazione Spirituale, a musical meditation, will take place at St. Peter's Basilica today. The event is part of the preparations for the 400th anniversary of the consecration of the Vatican basilica. The meditation will feature the works of Palestrina, Bruckner, and Elgar.
SourcesVatican News
- 05 discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
He is a singer, composer and catechist.
Vatican News
He is a singer, composer and catechist. He is on the Brazilian program every Sunday.
SourcesVatican News
- 08 discussReligious OrdersNew4h ago
Agência Ecclesia
They will support children and youth in education, food and health.
SourcesAgência Ecclesia
- 14 discussCulture7h ago
Canção Nova
Canção Nova airs Agro show. The show features the last day of the Barretão festival. A family dedicates themselves to the Crioulo horse.
SourcesCanção Nova
- 18 discussBishops11h ago
2 reports·The Pillar Podcast
Chaldean Bishop Emanuel Shaleta rejects a plea deal. Pope Leo asks the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes to cover its Rupnik mosaics. Russia launches misinformation campaign against the Holy See.
SourcesThe Pillar Podcast
- 19 discussEducation11h ago
The Pillar Podcast
The Pillar Podcast released a bonus episode titled 'Bonus: Cooperstown'. The episode is available to paying subscribers.
SourcesThe Pillar Podcast
- 20 discussCatholic Life11h ago
Vida Nueva
The VI National Congress of Pueri Cantores will take place in Menorca from October 10 to 12. Around 500 children and young people will attend. The congress will be held in the diocese of Menorca.
SourcesVida Nueva
- 22 discussCatholic Life11h ago
Canção Nova
The day shows the risks of smoking. Quitting smoking is a sure alternative to live healthier.
SourcesCanção Nova
- 24 discussReligious Orders11h ago
Canção Nova
People are engaged in giving themselves entirely for evangelization.
SourcesCanção Nova
- 25 discussVatican11h ago
Canção Nova
Padre Mateus, from Piracicaba, has been accepted at the Vatican Diplomatic Academy. He will remain linked to the Diocese of Piracicaba.
SourcesCanção Nova
- 26 discussCatholic Life7h ago
Desde la Fe·Perspective
Desde la Fe publishes column 'La casa de los espejos'. The column discusses San Joaquín and Santa Ana.
SourcesDesde la Fe
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