Pope Leo XIV expressed deep sorrow over the earthquake in Indonesia. The earthquake occurred on August 15 and killed over 50 people. The Pope assured spiritual solidarity and closeness to all affected.
SourcesVatican NewsTK KBS
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Vatican News · TK KBS · Agenzia Fides · The Holy See- 01 discussVaticanNew49m ago
Pope Leo XIV expressed deep sorrow over the earthquake in Indonesia.
2 sources·Vatican NewsTK KBS
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The Eudist Fathers and Sisters of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd launched a pilgrimage route to mark the centenary of Saint John Eudes' canonization.
Agenzia Fides
The Eudist Fathers and Sisters of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd launched a pilgrimage route to mark the centenary of Saint John Eudes' canonization. The 'Extended Sanctuary' consists of four stages in Normandy, France. The pilgrimage retraces Saint John Eudes' spiritual journey.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
- 05 discussCatholic Life19h ago
The 32nd La Vang Marian Congress-Pilgrimage drew 160,000 Vietnamese faithful.
Agenzia Fides
The 32nd La Vang Marian Congress-Pilgrimage drew 160,000 Vietnamese faithful. Archbishop Joseph Nguyen Nang spoke at the opening ceremony. The event was held at the La Vang Shrine in Central Vietnam.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
- 06 discussVaticanNew1h ago
Pope Leon XIV expressed spiritual closeness to victims of the Indonesia earthquake.
Vatican News
Pope Leon XIV expressed spiritual closeness to victims of the Indonesia earthquake. Over 50 people died and 10,000 were left homeless. The earthquake had a magnitude of 7.7 on the Richter scale.
SourcesVatican News
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Monday, August 17
40 stories · 9 corroborated- 01 discussVaticanNew2h ago
Pope Leo XIV will visit San Marino, one of the world's smallest countries, on August 22.
2 sources·National Catholic RegisterCatholic News Agency
Pope Leo XIV will visit San Marino, one of the world's smallest countries, on August 22. San Marino has deep Catholic roots.
- 02 discussVaticanNew1h ago
Pope Leo XIV expressed spiritual solidarity with victims of the Indonesia earthquake.
5 sources·11 reports·Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV expressed spiritual solidarity with victims of the Indonesia earthquake. The quake killed over 50 people and left thousands homeless. The Pope encouraged ecclesiastical and civil authorities to continue humanitarian aid.
SourcesVatican News
- 03 discussBishopsNew4h ago
Arhiepiscopul Aurel Percă celebrates 75 years of life with a Holy Liturgy.
2 sources·Vatican NewsArchdiocese of Bucureşti, Bucarest
Arhiepiscopul Aurel Percă celebrates 75 years of life with a Holy Liturgy. The event takes place at Catedrala Sf. Iosif and is broadcast live on Angelus TV. Aurel Percă is the Arhiepiscop Mitropolit of the Arhidieceza romano-catolică de București.
- 04 discussVaticanNew1h ago
Pope Leo XIV assured spiritual solidarity to those affected by the 15 August earthquake in Indonesia.
2 sources·4 reports·Vatican NewsInfoVaticana
Pope Leo XIV assured spiritual solidarity to those affected by the 15 August earthquake in Indonesia. He encouraged ongoing humanitarian efforts. Over 50 people died and thousands were left homeless.
SourcesVatican NewsInfoVaticana
- 05 discussVaticanNew2h ago
Pope Leo XIV sent a telegram expressing spiritual solidarity and closeness to those affected by the earthquake in Indonesia.
2 sources·Vatican NewsReligión Digital
Pope Leo XIV sent a telegram expressing spiritual solidarity and closeness to those affected by the earthquake in Indonesia. The earthquake resulted in around 50 deaths, 137 injuries, and 5,000 evacuations. The Pope assured them of his prayers.
SourcesVatican NewsReligión Digital
- 08 discussReligious FreedomUpdated2h ago
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa visited Taybeh, the last Christian village in Palestine.
2 sources·4 reports·Vatican NewsInfoVaticana
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa visited Taybeh, the last Christian village in Palestine. He stressed the importance of preserving the Christian presence. The village faces severe access restrictions.
SourcesVatican NewsInfoVaticana
- 28 discussVaticanNew4h ago
Agenzia SIR
Leone XIV celebrated the Assunta Mass in Castel Gandolfo and led the Angelus. He also took a boat ride on Lake Albano. Don Rozmus described it as a gesture of gratitude towards the people.
SourcesAgenzia SIR
- 29 discussVaticanNew5h ago
Agenzia SIR
A fresco in Genazzano's Madonna chapel has an empty space for the next Pope. Leone XIV will fill it. The space was left for the next Pope.
SourcesAgenzia SIR
Sunday, August 16
17 stories- 02 discussBishops6h ago
Bp Nelson Jair Cardona Ramírez encourages participation in Colombia's Day of Prayer.
Vatican News
Bp Nelson Jair Cardona Ramírez encourages participation in Colombia's Day of Prayer. He emphasizes God's presence and global solidarity. The day is in response to the earthquake.
SourcesVatican News
- 03 discussBishops7h ago
The Catholic Weekly
Bishop Antoine-Charbel Tarabay calls on Maronites to follow Mary's example. He urges them to carry Christ into their families and workplaces. This is in his Feast of the Assumption homily.
SourcesThe Catholic Weekly
- 04 discussReligious Freedom7h ago
The Catholic Weekly
A Finnish MP was convicted of gay hate speech over a 2004 pamphlet. The MP is a Lutheran. The case involves free speech.
SourcesThe Catholic Weekly
- 05 discussEducation7h ago
The Catholic Weekly
Catholic Schools NSW chief fronts ICAC inquiry. Allegations have not been proven and no findings made. Ongoing investigation.
SourcesThe Catholic Weekly
- 07 discussDioceses7h ago
Catholic Outlook
The Diocese of Parramatta publishes a weekly update on news and events. The update covers events within the diocese and beyond.
SourcesCatholic Outlook
- 16 discussVatican9h ago
DOMRADIO.DE
Pope Leo XIV attends the Italian Catholic meeting in Rimini and San Marino. The meeting brings together politics, church, and culture. It features various activities.
SourcesDOMRADIO.DE
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