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 · Diocese of Hallam · Diocese of Skopje- 01 discussLife & Family8h ago
At least 47 people were killed and 22 wounded in a massacre in Kenscoff, Haiti.
Agenzia Fides
- 02 discussLiturgyUpdated2h ago
Pope Leo XIV sends greetings to participants in Italy's 76th National Liturgical Week.
4 sources·10 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 the importance of liturgy in nourishing faith, fraternity, and peace.
- 04 discussVaticanUpdated2h ago
Pope Leo XIV prayed the Angelus with the faithful and pilgrims gathered in Saint Peter's Square.
15 sources·26 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 discussVatican8h 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 discussVatican12h 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
58 stories · 13 corroborated- 01 discussLife & FamilyUpdated5h ago
A watchdog group has flagged safety concerns at Colorado abortion clinics after the death of a teenager.
2 sources·Catholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register
A watchdog group has flagged safety concerns at Colorado abortion clinics after the death of a teenager. The group says staff waited too long to call 911. Women continue to be injured at the clinic.
- 02 discussCatholic Life7h ago
Spanish Catholics welcome new interest in St. John of the Cross.
2 sources·The Catholic SunOSV News
Spanish Catholics welcome new interest in St. John of the Cross. The Spanish Church seeks new directions from a 16th-century mystic.
SourcesThe Catholic SunOSV News
- 03 discussBishops6h ago
Cardinal Blase J. Cupich of Chicago reinstated Father Michael Pfleger to public ministry after an inquiry cleared him of abuse allegations.
4 sources·Diocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic SunOSV News+1
Cardinal Blase J. Cupich of Chicago reinstated Father Michael Pfleger to public ministry after an inquiry cleared him of abuse allegations. Father Pfleger is senior pastor of St. Sabina Catholic Church in Chicago. He is known for his social justice ministry.
SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic SunOSV NewsAmerica
- 04 discussBishops6h ago
Bishop John Keenan, President of the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland, has called for human dignity and the common good to shape the Scottish Government’s Programme for Government.
3 sources·Archdiocese of Saint Andrews and EdinburghDiocese of DunkeldDiocese of Aberdeen
Bishop John Keenan, President of the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland, has called for human dignity and the common good to shape the Scottish Government’s Programme for Government. The call was made as the Scottish Government prepares 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 DunkeldDiocese of Aberdeen
- 05 discussChurch & State6h ago
Hundreds of faith leaders and organizations urged the Trump administration to extend Temporary Protected Status for El Salvador before it expires in September.
8 sources·Diocese of Fort Wayne-South BendAngelus NewsOSV News+3
Hundreds of faith leaders and organizations urged the Trump administration to extend Temporary Protected Status for El Salvador before it expires in September. The leaders describe conditions in El Salvador as unsafe. The U.S. government has classified the country as a low-risk destination.
SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendAngelus NewsOSV NewsThe Catholic SunNational Catholic ReporterCatholic New York
- 06 discussLife & Family9h 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 discussReligious Orders7h ago
Cistercian Father Thomas Esposito has published his debut novel, "Blue Miles: A Monastic Novel".
3 sources·The Catholic SunThe MonitorCathNews Australia
Cistercian Father Thomas Esposito has published his debut novel, "Blue Miles: A Monastic Novel". The book offers a glimpse into abbey life. Esposito is a monk at Our Lady of Dallas Cistercian Abbey in Irving, Texas.
- 08 discussCatholic Life7h ago
5 sources·The Catholic SpiritDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic Sun+2
- 09 discussLife & Family8h 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.
- 10 discussVatican6h ago
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Patrick Kelly, Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus, as a member of the Vatican Dicastery for the Laity, Family and Life.
7 sources·OpokaAngelus NewsDOMRADIO.DE+3
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Patrick Kelly, Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus, as a member of the Vatican Dicastery for the Laity, Family and Life. Kelly will join Vatican counterparts guiding the Church's work on family life, the laity, and the protection of the unborn worldwide. 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.
SourcesOpokaAngelus NewsDOMRADIO.DEOSV NewsThe LeavenThe Catholic Sun
- 11 discussReligious Orders8h 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
- 12 discussLiturgy6h ago
Pope Leo XIV is calling on the Church to strengthen the relationship between catechesis and liturgical celebration.
2 sources·ACI PrensaCathNews Australia
Pope Leo XIV is calling on the Church to strengthen the relationship between catechesis and liturgical celebration. He wants to teach people to appreciate the solemnity of liturgical gestures. The goal is for people to understand and experience the meanings of liturgy with fullness.
SourcesACI PrensaCathNews Australia
- 13 discussVatican7h ago
The Vatican is reviewing bylaws for Germany's Synodal Conference.
2 sources·Catholic News AgencyCathNews Australia
The Vatican is reviewing bylaws for Germany's Synodal Conference. The conference's first meeting is in doubt. The review began in late March.
- 14 discussCatholic LifeNew37m ago
DOMRADIO.DE
Kara Ehlert, Caritas expert for refugees in the Diocese of Münster, criticizes the mood against refugees. She also expresses her opinion as a poetry slammer.
SourcesDOMRADIO.DE
- 15 discussReligious FreedomNew37m ago
DOMRADIO.DE
Christians are under pressure since the war began. Sepehri is a human rights activist.
SourcesDOMRADIO.DE
- 16 discussBishopsNew2h ago
ACI Prensa
Bishop Munilla visited the Guadalupe Basilica in Mexico. He called it a gift from God and the Virgin Mary. This is his first visit.
SourcesACI Prensa
- 18 discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
ACI Prensa
ACI Prensa reports Congreso Bíblico “Él Sana” will take place on September 5 in Colombia. The event will focus on healing wounds through faith.
SourcesACI Prensa
- 22 discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
Catholic Review·Perspective
Dolly Parton said her mission in life is to make people happy and glorify God. She likes lifting people up.
SourcesCatholic Review
- 23 discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
The Catholic Leader
The Catholic Leader reports the Church celebrates Augustinian saints in August. St Augustine and St Monica are honoured. The Church also celebrates mystics, missionaries and a blessed.
SourcesThe Catholic Leader
- 28 discussCultureNew5h ago
Catholic Outlook
FiaFia Night strengthens students' sense of belonging. CSPD promotes community.
SourcesCatholic Outlook
- 29 discussCatholic Life6h ago
National Catholic Register
A Catholic food pantry in Indiana continues to serve those in need despite weeks-long power outages. The pantry is providing food and other essential items to affected residents. The power outages have been caused by severe weather conditions.
SourcesNational Catholic Register
- 30 discussLife & Family6h ago
CathNews Australia
The Northern Territory VAD bill is expected to pass on a conscience vote. The bill includes a proposed gag on doctors raising voluntary assisted dying with patients. The chief legal officer says this is a safeguard against terminally ill people being coerced into ending their lives.
SourcesCathNews Australia
- 34 discussBishops6h ago
ACI Prensa
EWTN Noticias received a special recognition from Peruvian bishops for a report on Santo Toribio. The recognition was given in the framework of the Premio Nacional Cardenal Juan Landázuri Ricketts 2026.
SourcesACI Prensa
- 35 discussCulture6h ago
CathNews Australia
A report finds young Australians’ home ownership rate at an 80-year low. More young people are abandoning hopes of home ownership amid increasing generational inequality.
SourcesCathNews Australia
- 36 discussEducation6h ago
CathNews Australia
Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn has set out a 7-year plan to ensure Catholic faith is at the heart of student learning. The plan aims to make faith a central part of every classroom. Source: Catholic Voice.
SourcesCathNews Australia
- 37 discussCatholic Life7h ago
ACI Prensa
Cardenal Fernando Chomali presided over Mass at the San Alberto Hurtado shrine in Chile. Many faithful attended.
SourcesACI Prensa
- 38 discussCatholic Life7h ago
CathNews Australia
Young people from across Australia have used writing, photography and digital media to explore how faith can inspire courage, compassion and action in the 2026 Australian Catholics Young Voices Awards. The awards aim to encourage young people to reflect on their faith and its connection to social justice. The event is part of a larger effort to promote faith and justice among young Australians.
SourcesCathNews Australia
- 39 discussCatholic Life7h ago
CathNews Australia
Young Australians explore faith and justice through writing, photography and digital media. The 2026 Australian Catholics Young Voices Awards encouraged young people to express their thoughts on faith and justice. The awards used various forms of media to convey their messages.
SourcesCathNews Australia
- 40 discussVatican7h ago
CathNews Australia
Pope Leo XIV says war is a moral crisis rooted in a divided heart. He calls for conversion in his message for the 2026 World Day of Prayer for Creation. The Pope links war to social and ecological devastation.
SourcesCathNews Australia
- 41 discussBishops8h ago
CatholicPhilly
Reverend James E. Locke, Pastor Emeritus of Saint Cornelius Parish, Chadds Ford, died on August 22, 2026. He was a pastor emeritus.
SourcesCatholicPhilly
- 44 discussReligious Orders8h 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.
- 45 discussEducation7h ago
The Catholic Sun
Father Robert Spitzer has published a science-based study Bible. The book aims to bring faith and science together for a doubting generation. It can be used for discipleship, catechesis and evangelization.
SourcesThe Catholic Sun
- 47 discussDioceses8h ago
Catholic News Agency
The Los Angeles Archdiocese said a man in a viral church video was removed by outsiders. The parish had no participation in the demonstration. The archdiocese said it did not give permission for the filming.
SourcesCatholic News Agency
- 48 discussVatican9h 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
- 51 discussVatican9h ago
Catholic News Agency
Shepherding Future Shepherds, an initiative through the International Institute for Culture, will partner with the Avila Institute’s High Calling program. The initiative has over 100,000 followers. The program aims to support priestly discernment.
SourcesCatholic News Agency
- 55 discussBishops10h 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
- 56 discussEducation9h ago
The Monitor
The Diocese of Trenton will join with dioceses across the nation to take up a collection for The Catholic University of America. The collection will take place on Sept. 5-6.
SourcesThe Monitor
- 57 discussCulture9h ago
Magyar Kurír
The Hungarian Catholic Bishops' Conference awarded the Pro Cultura Christiana prize to artists Kovács Erzsébet and Zoltán Győző. The prize was presented by Székely János, the president of the conference, in Budapest. The couple are renowned for their work in metalwork and enamel art.
SourcesMagyar Kurír
- 58 discussLife & Family10h ago
National Catholic Register
US dioceses vary in granting or denying religious exemptions to vaccines. Policies differ across dioceses.
SourcesNational Catholic Register
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