Pope Francis met with state and civil society representatives in Siena. The meeting took place in the Palazzo Pubblico.
SourcesL'Osservatore Romano
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L'Osservatore Romano · Agenzia Fides · Diocese of Kontum · Archdiocese of Huê- 01 discussChurch & StateNew1h ago
Pope Francis met with state and civil society representatives in Siena.
L'Osservatore Romano
- 02 discussLife & Family12h ago
Bishop Papias Musengamana of Byumba has appealed to Rwanda’s youth to leave drugs behind.
Agenzia Fides
Bishop Papias Musengamana of Byumba has appealed to Rwanda’s youth to leave drugs behind. He warned them about misleading messages on social media and billboards. The Bishop also called on authorities to pay attention to messages aimed at young people through media and advertising.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
- 03 discussCatholic LifeUpdated53m ago
10 sources·11 reports·Diocese of KontumArchdiocese of HuêDiocese of Požega+2
- 04 discussVatican19h ago
Pope Leo XIV received participants in a meeting on addiction in Latin America, organized by the Pontifical Commission for Latin America.
4 sources·7 reports·Holy See Press OfficeThe Holy SeeVatican News
Pope Leo XIV received participants in a meeting on addiction in Latin America, organized by the Pontifical Commission for Latin America. The Pope emphasized the need for comprehensive responses to the problem of addiction, including community-based prevention, scientific care, and close pastoral support. He also highlighted the importance of collaboration between the Church and international organizations to address the issue.
- 05 discussReligious Orders13h ago
The mortal remains of Saint Monica were discovered in the 15th century near the church of Sant'Aurea in Ostia.
3 sources·7 reports·L'Osservatore RomanoVatican News
The mortal remains of Saint Monica were discovered in the 15th century near the church of Sant'Aurea in Ostia. The Augustinian friars transferred them to Rome with the permission of Pope Martin V. They are now enshrined in the Roman basilica of St Augustine in Campo Marzio.
- 06 discussCatholic Life12h ago
Father Silas Bogati, Apostolic Administrator of the Vicariate of Nepal, describes the recent floods in Nepal as the worst disaster in the country's history.
Agenzia Fides
Father Silas Bogati, Apostolic Administrator of the Vicariate of Nepal, describes the recent floods in Nepal as the worst disaster in the country's history. The floods were triggered by a glacial collapse in the Himalayas and have affected several districts, including Rasuwa and Nuwakot. Around 25 Catholic families are in the disaster area and appear to be safe.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
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Friday, August 28
4 stories · none yet corroborated- 03 discussVaticanNew20m ago
Angelus News
Popes traditionally take a summer break. Pope Leo makes the case for a summer slowdown.
SourcesAngelus News
- 04 discussEducationNew19m 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
54 stories · 5 corroborated- 02 discussEducationUpdated3h ago
Broken Bay News won the Bishop Philip Kennedy Memorial Award for Overall Excellence at the 2026 Australasian Catholic Press Association Awards.
2 sources·CathNews AustraliaThe Record
Broken Bay News won the Bishop Philip Kennedy Memorial Award for Overall Excellence at the 2026 Australasian Catholic Press Association Awards. The magazine's design was praised by judges. The award was presented by Dunedin Bishop Michael Dooley.
SourcesCathNews AustraliaThe Record
- 04 discussVatican10h ago
Pope Leo XIV met with Bernard Arnault, who donated 200 million euros to rebuild Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.
2 sources·The Catholic SunOSV News
Pope Leo XIV met with Bernard Arnault, who donated 200 million euros to rebuild Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. The meeting occurred ahead of the Pope's trip to France. Arnault is the head of Louis Vuitton and Europe's richest man.
SourcesThe Catholic SunOSV News
- 05 discussChurch & State10h ago
Bishop A. Elias Zaidan, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Committee on International Justice and Peace, has called for greater humanitarian assistance for vulnerable…
2 sources·USCCB NewsCatholic New York
Bishop A. Elias Zaidan, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Committee on International Justice and Peace, has called for greater humanitarian assistance for vulnerable families and communities in Nepal following devastating flashfloods. Catholic Relief Services is closely monitoring the emergency and coordinating with Caritas Nepal and local partners to assess urgent needs. The U.S. Department of State is also closely monitoring the situation and deploying key personnel to support response efforts.
SourcesUSCCB NewsCatholic New York
- 14 discussLife & FamilyNew2h 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
- 15 discussEducationNew3h 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
- 16 discussBishopsNew3h 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
- 17 discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
The Record
Mary’s Meals provided school meals for more than three million children in 16 countries. The charity served over 400 million meals in 2025.
SourcesThe Record
- 18 discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
The Record
Reg Firth, founder of the Perth branch of the Disciples of Jesus Covenant Community, has died at 81. He also founded Acts 2 College of Mission and Evangelisation, 24.7 Youth Ministry, and brought the Youth Mission Team to Perth. The Disciples of Jesus Covenant Community now has branches across Australia, the Philippines, Papua New Guinea and Indonesia.
SourcesThe Record
- 19 discussChurch & StateNew3h ago
The Record
Two Western Australian MPs, Lachlan Hunter and Dave Kelly, have publicly argued for and against keeping the Lord's Prayer in parliamentary proceedings. The Procedure and Privileges Committee is reviewing the Standing Orders. Lachlan Hunter supports the review.
SourcesThe Record
- 24 discussBishopsNew4h ago
ZENIT News Agency
The Bishop of San Antonio has excommunicated John Mary Foster, the superior of the Mission of Divine Mercy. The group claims Pope Francis and Pope Leo XIV are usurpers. They proclaim themselves authentic Catholics.
SourcesZENIT News Agency
- 25 discussCultureNew4h ago
LiCAS News
Faith leaders and peace advocates gathered in Stockholm for dialogue, awards and prayer. The World Peace Award 2026 honored global peace advocates.
SourcesLiCAS News
- 26 discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
The Southern Cross
Amos Monki Motsepe, a veteran CMA member, was laid to rest. His funeral was held. He was remembered for his quiet faith expressed through service.
SourcesThe Southern Cross
- 27 discussCultureNew3h ago
The Record·Perspective
The Catholic News Service reviews the movie Mutiny, starring Jason Statham. The reviewer, John Mulderig, calls it a "dreary" and "explicitly revenge-driven bloodbath". The movie follows the story of Cole Reed, a former Royal Marine, who teams up with a crew member to free human trafficking victims.
SourcesThe Record
- 29 discussCatholic Life6h ago
Catholic Outlook
Purgatory is not a place. It is the pain of having the grain of wheat fall into the ground and die to come to a new fruitfulness.
SourcesCatholic Outlook
- 30 discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
Focolare Movement·Perspective
Chiara Lubich, founder of the Focolare Movement, wrote a prayer to Our Lady, Untier of Knots. The prayer aims to untie humanity's most difficult knots.
SourcesFocolare Movement
- 31 discussLife & Family6h ago
Catholic News Agency
Caritas has launched a flood appeal in Nepal. Local Catholic families, foreigners, and tourists were affected. Nepal and China warn of a second flood.
SourcesCatholic News Agency
- 35 discussEducation7h ago
The Catholic Leader
The Catholic Leader received three awards for excellence from the Australasian Catholic Press Association. The awards were given for Best News Content, among others. The awards night was held in Christchurch.
SourcesThe Catholic Leader
- 36 discussCatholic Life9h ago
Focolare Movement
The Focolare Movement calls for action. The movement wants to see more action and fewer words.
SourcesFocolare Movement
- 37 discussCatholic Life8h ago
Canção Nova
Casais que se formaram na Canção Nova compartilham suas histórias. A organização sustenta a família e o carisma.
SourcesCanção Nova
- 39 discussCatholic Life8h ago
Canção Nova
The album has 14 compositions for different times and rites in church life.
SourcesCanção Nova
- 40 discussLiturgy9h ago
2 reports·Knisja Maltija
The Archdiocese of Malta publishes the Gospel of the day for 28th August. The Gospel is from Matthew 25:1-13. The readings of the day include 1 Corinthians 1:17-25 and Psalm 32 (33):1-2,4-5,10ab & 11.
SourcesKnisja Maltija
- 42 discussEducation9h ago
Catholic Outlook
The scholarship has helped Isla in more than just financial ways.
SourcesCatholic Outlook
- 43 discussCatholic Life10h ago
Catholic Review
The St. John Paul II National Shrine dedicated a new retreat center in Washington, D.C. The center is affiliated with the shrine. The dedication took place on the feast of Our Lady of Częstochowa.
SourcesCatholic Review
- 45 discussEducation9h ago
Catholic News Agency
Catholic colleges are mapping policies on AI use, guided by Magnifica Humanitas. At least one college may shift to analog instruction.
SourcesCatholic News Agency
- 47 discussEducation9h ago
ACI Prensa
The PUCP and the Academia Peruana de Historia Eclesiástica are organizing an international conference on the history of the Church in Peru. The conference will take place on August 28. The event will focus on the period between the two Vatican Councils.
SourcesACI Prensa
- 48 discussCatholic Life9h ago
The Catholic Leader
The Brisbane Telugu Catholic community celebrated the Assumption of Mary and Indian Independence Day with Mass and festivities. Fr Ravi Koyya celebrated the Eucharist at Our Lady and St Dympna’s Parish in Aspley. The community came together in faith and celebration.
SourcesThe Catholic Leader
- 51 discussLife & Family10h ago
CathNews Australia
The Northern Territory Parliament passed voluntary assisted dying laws. The laws include a gag clause barring doctors from raising end-of-life options with patients.
SourcesCathNews Australia
- 52 discussChurch & State10h ago
CathNews Australia
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese guarantees Australia’s refugee intake will not be cut. A cabinet minister had confirmed plans to slash the humanitarian program by almost a third from next year.
SourcesCathNews Australia
- 53 discussDioceses11h ago
CatholicPhilly
Father Timothy Tarnacki is leaving Philadelphia after 10 years of ministry. He will take on a new assignment in Florida. He reflects on his experiences in Philadelphia.
SourcesCatholicPhilly
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