The Holy See Press Office has released the calendar of liturgical celebrations presided over by Pope Leo XIV from September to October 2026. The celebrations include a Holy Mass at the Basilica Shrine of the Mother of Good Counsel in Genazzano, an Apostolic Journey to France, and a Holy Mass for the inauguration of the Academic Year of the Pontifical Universities. The calendar also includes a Holy Mass at the conclusion of the meeting on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the publication of the Apostolic Exhortation Amoris lætitia.
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Holy See Press Office · Vatican News · Diocese of Benevento · L'Osservatore Romano- 01 discussLiturgyNew21m ago
The Holy See Press Office has released the calendar of liturgical celebrations presided over by Pope Leo XIV from September to October 2026.
2 sources·4 reports·Holy See Press OfficeVatican News
- 02 discussVaticanNew43m ago
Vatican News and Diocese of Benevento publish documents on August 28, 2026.
2 sources·Diocese of BeneventoVatican News
Vatican News and Diocese of Benevento publish documents on August 28, 2026. Vatican News publishes a news article. Diocese of Benevento publishes Determina n. 18 - FCD.
- 03 discussChurch & StateNew4h ago
Pope Francis met with state and civil society representatives in Siena.
L'Osservatore Romano
Pope Francis met with state and civil society representatives in Siena. The meeting took place in the Palazzo Pubblico.
SourcesL'Osservatore Romano
- 04 discussChurch & StateUpdated1h ago
Father Silas Bogati, Apostolic Administrator of the Vicariate of Nepal, appeals for prayers for Nepal after a devastating flood.
3 sources·Agenzia FidesAgenzia SIRToscana Oggi
Father Silas Bogati, Apostolic Administrator of the Vicariate of Nepal, appeals for prayers for Nepal after a devastating flood. The flood has caused 469 deaths and over 2000 people are missing. Father Bogati reports that around 25 Catholic families in the disaster area appear to be safe.
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.
Friday, August 28
43 stories · 3 corroborated- 01 discussCultureNew1h ago
The Diocese of Massa Carrara–Pontremoli hosted the first meeting of the Festival della Parola 2026.
2 sources·Diocese of Massa Carrara–PontremoliToscana Oggi
The Diocese of Massa Carrara–Pontremoli hosted the first meeting of the Festival della Parola 2026. The event took place in Avenza and was attended by Bishop Mario Vaccari. The meeting was curated by architect Roberto Ghelfi and focused on the theme «Personaggi e racconti di Genesi 1-11 nell’arte».
- 03 discussVaticanNew50m ago
US Ambassador to the Holy See Brian Burch gave baseballs signed by Pope Leo XIV to President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
2 sources·cath.chInfoVaticana
US Ambassador to the Holy See Brian Burch gave baseballs signed by Pope Leo XIV to President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The gifts were meant to foster friendship. The meeting discussed cooperation with the Holy See on global peace and religious freedom.
Sourcescath.chInfoVaticana
- 04 discussCatholic LifeNew16m ago
Chiesa Cattolica Italiana
The Italian Episcopal Conference donates 500,000 euros for humanitarian emergencies in Colombia, Peru, Indonesia, and Nepal. The funds will be used to support the recovery of affected communities through Caritas Italiana and local Caritas networks. Cardinal Zuppi emphasizes the importance of responsibility towards those suffering.
SourcesChiesa Cattolica Italiana
- 05 discussBishopsNew43m ago
The Holy Father has accepted the resignation of Archbishop Samir Nassar and appointed Rev. Sharbel (Ghattas) Maroun as the new Archbishop of Damasco dei Maroniti.
Holy See Press Office
The Holy Father has accepted the resignation of Archbishop Samir Nassar and appointed Rev. Sharbel (Ghattas) Maroun as the new Archbishop of Damasco dei Maroniti. Rev. Maroun was previously the Protosincello of the Eparchy of Our Lady of Lebanon of Los Angeles.
SourcesHoly See Press Office
- 09 discussReligious OrdersNew1h ago
Società per le Missioni Estere di Parigi
François Pallu's youth in Tours influenced his missionary vocation. He later founded the MEP.
- 11 discussCultureNew1h ago
Církev.cz
Three churches and the bishop's residence in Litoměřice will be decorated with flower arrangements as part of the Rozkvetlé dědictví Zahrady Čech project. The project accompanies the 50th anniversary of a traditional exhibition and combines floristic creation with the history and architecture of Litoměřice's monuments.
SourcesCírkev.cz
- 13 discussReligious OrdersNew1h ago
Jesuits Global
Jesuits Global launches Magis-Haïti, a program for Haiti's young people. The program aims to bring hope to Haiti's youth.
SourcesJesuits Global
- 16 discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
Menschen finden neu zum Glauben.
Vatican News
Menschen finden neu zum Glauben. Jugendliche übernehmen Verantwortung.
SourcesVatican News
- 19 discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
Partner organisations provide emergency aid.
Vatican News
Partner organisations provide emergency aid. Situation remains tense.
SourcesVatican News
- 21 discussChurch & StateNew2h ago
The Community of Sant'Egidio has sent a container of food and medicine to Santiago de Cuba.
Vatican News
The Community of Sant'Egidio has sent a container of food and medicine to Santiago de Cuba. The situation on the island continues to worsen due to inflation and lack of basic necessities. The community's representative, Innaris Suárez, expressed concern about the future.
SourcesVatican News
- 22 discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
Order of Preachers
Memphis honors Samuel Henderson, a formerly enslaved man and Catholic convert who served the sick and dying during the yellow fever epidemic. Henderson aided Dominican friars. A section of Adams Avenue will bear his name.
SourcesOrder of Preachers
- 23 discussCultureNew2h ago
The death toll from the Bhotekoshi River flood in Nepal has risen to 475.
2 reports·Vatican News
The death toll from the Bhotekoshi River flood in Nepal has risen to 475. Over 1,400 people are reported missing. A lake on the Tibetan side could overflow.
SourcesVatican News
- 24 discussReligious OrdersNew2h ago
Dottrinari
Padre Lorenzo Rossit died on August 19, 2026, at the age of 79. His funeral was held on August 21 in Giai. He was buried in Gruaro, in the province of Venice.
SourcesDottrinari
- 25 discussEducationNew2h ago
ACI Africa
The Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio's St. John Paul II Institute of Philosophy Major Seminary is investing in agriculture and enterprise to sustain priestly formation. The initiative, known as John Paul II Foods, aims to reduce dependence on external assistance. The seminary believes formation must prepare future priests spiritually, intellectually, humanly, and practically.
SourcesACI Africa
- 26 discussCultureNew2h ago
Agenzia SIR
Ridley Scott directs The Dog Stars, a thriller film based on Peter Heller's novel. The film is released by 20th Century Studios - Disney.
SourcesAgenzia SIR
- 27 discussChurch & StateNew2h ago
Agenzia SIR
Mons. Paul Richard Gallagher met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergej Lavrov in Moscow. The Vatican diplomat reiterated that the war must end and cannot be resolved with military means. P. Caruso said it is better to kill wars with words than men with swords.
SourcesAgenzia SIR
- 39 discussVaticanNew3h ago
Angelus News
Popes traditionally take a summer break. Pope Leo makes the case for a summer slowdown.
SourcesAngelus News
- 40 discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
He talks about self-denial and taking up one's cross.
Vatican News·Perspective
He talks about self-denial and taking up one's cross.
SourcesVatican News
- 41 discussEducationNew3h ago
Magyar Kurír
The Hajdúdorogi Főegyházmegye held a conference for educational institutions. The conference was attended by leaders and spiritual leaders. It was held at the Szent Bazil Középiskola in Debrecen.
SourcesMagyar Kurír
Thursday, August 27
12 stories · none yet corroborated- 08 discussDioceses6h ago
Monaci di San Paolo Primo Eremita
The Archdiocese of Ravenna-Cervia and the Diocese of Faenza-Modigliana are organizing the 21st Diocesan Day for Creation Care. The event is in collaboration with several organizations, including Coldiretti Ravenna and the Carabinieri. The Dioceses of Cesena-Sarsina, Forlì-Bertinoro, and Imola are also participating.
- 10 discussLife & Family6h ago
Vida Nueva
Cardinal Carlos Aguiar Retes stated that thousands of Mexican families live with the pain of not knowing where their loved ones are. He said that mothers, fathers, children and siblings have been searching for years.
SourcesVida Nueva
- 11 discussEducation6h ago
The Record
The University of Notre Dame Australia has awarded Dr Patrick Dodson an Honorary Doctor of Letters. Dr Dodson is a renowned Yawuru Elder and leader. The award recognises his decades-long advocacy for Aboriginal people and contribution to reconciliation, justice and education.
SourcesThe Record
- 12 discussBishops6h ago
The Record
Perth Auxiliary Bishop Nelson Po blessed the newly completed St John of God Midland Private Hospital. He prayed that caregivers will receive patients with kindness and tend to them with skill and care. The hospital will continue the healing mission of Jesus.
SourcesThe Record
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