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Pope Leo XIV met with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun at the Vatican.
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 meeting aimed to promote a just and lasting peace in the region.
SourcesVatican NewsCatholic ReviewThe Catholic SunMagyar Kurír
The Rimini Meeting opens with a powerful testimony of friendship and hope from the sister of murdered priest Jacques Hamel and the mother of one of his killers.
The Rimini Meeting opens with a powerful testimony of friendship and hope from the sister of murdered priest Jacques Hamel and the mother of one of his killers. The two women shared their suffering and their friendship that helps them walk together despite their pain. The meeting is also anticipating the visit of Pope Leo XIV.
SourcesL'Osservatore RomanoVatican NewsAgenzia SIRDiocese of Hallam
Brother Guy, the Pope’s astronomer, was a guest on The Mark Swartzberg show.
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
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 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
Pope greets International Catholic Legislators Network meeting.
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
Pope Leo XIV called on Catholic legislators to regulate artificial intelligence.
Pope Leo XIV called on Catholic legislators to regulate artificial intelligence. He warned that innovation could become a tool of ideological or economic colonialism. The Pope emphasized the importance of protecting human dignity and the family.
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.
The Pontifical Delegate for the Institute of the Incarnate Word has appointed a new council with a majority of external members.
The Pontifical Delegate for the Institute of the Incarnate Word has appointed a new council with a majority of external members. The Vatican's Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life approved the council members. A new official website has been announced.
SourcesZENIT News Agency
A man in his twenties was arrested for vandalizing the Church of St. Anthony of Padua in Jaffa.
A man in his twenties was arrested for vandalizing the Church of St. Anthony of Padua in Jaffa. Several religious statues were smashed and crosses broken. The incident occurred amid ongoing attacks.
SourcesZENIT News Agency
Advocates warn that a New Jersey law could criminalize prayer outside abortion clinics.
Advocates warn that a New Jersey law could criminalize prayer outside abortion clinics. The law is part of recent pro-life and abortion-related news.
SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report
Parents affected by the 2025 Annunciation school shooting gathered to pray and reflect before the new school year.
Parents affected by the 2025 Annunciation school shooting gathered to pray and reflect before the new school year. The event was held at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Edina, Minnesota. A panel discussion featured parents and a recent graduate of Annunciation Catholic School.
SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun
Aid to the Church in Need has launched a petition calling on international leaders to protect religious freedom.
Aid to the Church in Need has launched a petition calling on international leaders to protect religious freedom. The petition urges the United Nations and the Council of Europe to take action to end religious persecution. 5.4 billion people live in countries where individuals and communities face harassment, violence, and death because of their beliefs.
Biological parents sue surrogate mother McKenna West for $100,000 for refusing to abort baby with heart condition.
Biological parents sue surrogate mother McKenna West for $100,000 for refusing to abort baby with heart condition. West fled to Texas to give birth. The baby has a treatable heart condition.
SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report
Bishop Earl K. Fernandes says Catholic education is 'an act of hope'.
Bishop Earl K. Fernandes says Catholic education is 'an act of hope'. He demands a holistic commitment from parents, clergy and teachers.
SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic SunOSV News
Aicha Settimia Canté, 27, made her temporary profession as a Catholic religious sister on Aug. 15.
Aicha Settimia Canté, 27, made her temporary profession as a Catholic religious sister on Aug. 15. She is the daughter of a Muslim imam in Guinea-Bissau. Canté described the milestone as a response to God’s call.
SourcesCatholic News AgencyACI DigitalACI PrensaCatholic World Report
Baptisms in Ireland have dropped by nearly 30% in the past decade, according to a survey.
Baptisms in Ireland have dropped by nearly 30% in the past decade, according to a survey. The survey found a significant decline in baptisms in Ireland.
The All-Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organizations calls for a worldwide prayer for Ukraine on August 24, 2026.
The All-Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organizations calls for a worldwide prayer for Ukraine on August 24, 2026. The prayer is to mark the 35th anniversary of Ukraine's independence. The council includes various Christian churches, Jewish and Muslim associations in Ukraine.
SourcesEparchy of Saint Josaphat in Parma (Ukrainian)Archeparchy of Lviv
A film about Blessed Stanley Rother will open in U.S. theaters for two nights. The film tells the story of Rother's journey from Oklahoma to Guatemala, where he served as a missionary during the civil war.
SourcesRome Reports
Bitsa Lenkopane, a lay leader, reflects on synodality and women's witness as the Diocese of Kimberley celebrates the Assumption. Lay Catholics are called to take responsibility.
SourcesThe Southern Cross
Franco Fortuna, a deacon and religious education teacher, died on August 12, 2025. He was devoted to the local Church and the Focolare Movement. He formed many families through his work.
SourcesFocolare Movement
The Southern Cross marks the feast of St Rose of Lima with a recipe for honey bars. St Rose of Lima's father was a Spanish soldier from Puerto Rico.
SourcesThe Southern Cross
The mobile pastoral care takes place on a blue sofa. People from different backgrounds meet.
SourcesDOMRADIO.DE
Mexican Archbishop Jorge Alberto Cavazos Arizpe invited children to cultivate their friendship with Jesus. He is the Archbishop of San Luis Potosi. The archbishop made the invitation.
SourcesACI Prensa
Leo XIV offers guidance to Catholic legislators on AI legislation. He addresses the International Catholic Legislators Network.
SourcesZENIT News Agency
Archbishop Bernard Hebda has announced appointments in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. The appointments were made on August 21, 2026.
SourcesThe Catholic Spirit
The Pillar Podcast releases a bonus episode. The episode is a free preview of a paid episode.
SourcesThe Pillar Podcast
Raymond Flores, a priest from Chicago, visited Pope León XIV in Castel Gandolfo. Flores shared details of the meeting with his parishioners. The meeting took place during the Pope's summer break in July.
SourcesVida Nueva
Pope Leo XIV writes on communion in his encyclical Magnifica Humanitas. He emphasizes the importance of unity.
SourcesThe Catholic Spirit
Pope León XIV writes on communion in his encyclical "Magnifica Humanitas". He says the task is to be builders of communion. The world is fragmented.
SourcesThe Catholic Spirit
The Archdiocese of Malta announces a Mass and Rosary on 22nd August 2026 at 9:30am. The event includes a prayer for spiritual communion.
SourcesKnisja Maltija
The Archdiocese of Malta publishes the Gospel of the day for 22nd August. The Gospel is from Matthew 23:1-12. The Archdiocese shares the readings of the day.
SourcesKnisja Maltija
Archbishop Hebda will celebrate a new Mass setting, 'For the Care of Creation', at St. Francis of Assisi in Lake St. Croix Beach. The Vatican accepted the Mass setting Aug. 4. The celebration is part of the global Season of Creation.
SourcesThe Catholic Spirit
Faithful in Houston held a Mass and candlelight vigil to honor Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, who died after an encounter with federal immigration agents. The community is grieving and calling for justice.
SourcesThe Catholic Spirit
Canção Nova airs Sunday Agro. The program airs at 8am. It is a Sunday program.
SourcesCanção Nova
The Catholic Spirit published a commentary on teenagers. The commentary discussed the excitement of the first day of school. The author reflected on the students and teachers.
SourcesThe Catholic Spirit
Bishop Kevin Kenney returned from a pilgrimage to Norway. He reflected on the experience as he begins tests and consults as part of his treatment plan following a lung cancer diagnosis. The pilgrimage was with parishioners of St. Olaf in Minneapolis.
SourcesThe Catholic Spirit
The Catholic Spirit published a column on love and creed. The column discusses the Nicene Creed. The column is titled 'Love in the flesh'.
SourcesThe Catholic Spirit
Cardinal Stephen Brislin and nine other Catholic clergy say Israel’s actions in Gaza constitute genocide. They draw on Africa’s experience of apartheid, genocide and war. Silence is no longer an option.
SourcesReligion News Service
Carlos Pedevila and Claudia Swett met on a blind date in Chile 28 years ago. They first encountered the Schoenstatt movement there. Swett's grandmother had a picture of the Blessed Virgin Mary that appears in all Schoenstatt shrines worldwide.
SourcesThe Catholic Spirit
Shackelford is director of ongoing formation and discipleship at St. Bartholomew in Wayzata. He is also campus director for Encounter School of Ministry’s Twin Cities satellite campus. Encounter Ministry is based on the idea that God wants to reveal himself in and through lives.
SourcesThe Catholic Spirit
Edwin Lucero volunteers his time and talent for young adult and Hispanic ministries. He aims to promote the Church through his images.
SourcesCatholic New York
Mary is honored in August with feasts from Mother to Queen. Mary is celebrated in August.
SourcesNational Catholic Register
The Pécsi Egyházmegye held the Kovász family festival in Pécs. Felföldi László led a mass at the festival. The festival featured 50 programs.
SourcesMagyar Kurír
Villanova University opens Cabrini Campus in Radnor. The campus welcomes 900 students. The campus was updated for $100 million.
SourcesCatholicPhilly
Cáritas Chile has activated a national donation campaign to help those affected by the recent storms in northern Chile. The storms caused flooding and landslides in the Atacama Desert, affecting several cities. Cáritas Chile is collecting donations to support the relief efforts.
SourcesVida Nueva
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