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Cardinal José Advincula urges families, schools, Churches and communities to listen to young people struggling silently with loneliness, anxiety, bullying, academic pressure or family…
Cardinal José Advincula urges families, schools, Churches and communities to listen to young people struggling silently with loneliness, anxiety, bullying, academic pressure or family problems after a shooting at Ateneo de Zamboanga University. The incident killed one student and injured others. The Cardinal made the appeal after the shooting that took place on 18 August at the Jesuit-run educational institution.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
Roseline Hamel and Nassera Kermiche speak to Vatican News about the tragedy that unites them.
Roseline Hamel and Nassera Kermiche speak to Vatican News about the tragedy that unites them. They are known as "sisters in sorrow". Roseline's brother, a priest, was killed in a terrorist attack in 2016. Nassera's son was one of the perpetrators.
The earthquake occurred on August 24, 2016, and affected several regions in central Italy.
The earthquake occurred on August 24, 2016, and affected several regions in central Italy. The President of the CEI, Card. Zuppi, celebrated the Mass in Amatrice.
SourcesVatican NewsCaritas ItalianaL'Osservatore RomanoChiesa Cattolica Italiana
Pope Leo XIV received a delegation from the Military Ordinariate for Portugal.
Pope Leo XIV received a delegation from the Military Ordinariate for Portugal. The Pope extended his greetings to all members of the Armed Forces and Security Forces in Portugal. He remembered the two young soldiers who lost their lives while assisting others. The Ordinariate was established 60 years ago and received its first bishop 25 years ago.
SourcesThe Holy SeeHoly See Press OfficeL'Osservatore RomanoVatican News
The Diocese of Lodwar in Kenya has warned the faithful about a fake priest who pretended to celebrate Mass and administer sacraments.
The Diocese of Lodwar in Kenya has warned the faithful about a fake priest who pretended to celebrate Mass and administer sacraments. The man, who presented himself as Fr Jones Bogonko Onchonga, is a layman with a wife and two children. He is facing charges of identity theft.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
Vatican News reports on an exhibit at the Meeting di Rimini showcasing Léon Harmel, a French industrialist who applied Christian social doctrine to his business.
Vatican News reports on an exhibit at the Meeting di Rimini showcasing Léon Harmel, a French industrialist who applied Christian social doctrine to his business. The exhibit highlights Harmel's innovative approaches to worker participation and welfare.
SourcesVatican News
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.
Catholic schools in the US are starting a new school year.
Catholic schools in the US are starting a new school year. The Diocese of Grand Rapids has begun the new school year. Safety is a focus for US Catholic schools.
Jesuit Father Robert Spitzer has created a new study Bible to address the questions of many young Catholics abandoning their faith in the name of science.
Jesuit Father Robert Spitzer has created a new study Bible to address the questions of many young Catholics abandoning their faith in the name of science. The book, published by Our Sunday Visitor, aims to show that science and faith are complementary. Father Spitzer hopes readers recognize that the relationship of science and reason with faith are complementary and corroborative instead of contradictory.
SourcesAngelus NewsOSV NewsThe Catholic SunThe MonitorAmerica
Hallow data shows a surge in Catholic conversions on college campuses.
Hallow data shows a surge in Catholic conversions on college campuses. Texas A&M University saw a 69% increase. Hallow reports the rise.
Catholic schools review security protocols after a school shooting.
Catholic schools review security protocols after a school shooting. Parishes balance welcoming and security measures. Budget impacts are also a concern.
SourcesAngelus NewsDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic SunOSV News
The fourth day of the Meeting Rimini focused on the situation in the Holy Land, with Gaza and the West Bank at the center of testimonies, discussions, and appeals.
The fourth day of the Meeting Rimini focused on the situation in the Holy Land, with Gaza and the West Bank at the center of testimonies, discussions, and appeals. The event highlighted the suffering of the populations involved in the conflict and the need to continue building paths of coexistence and peace.
SourcesAgenzia SIRToscana Oggi
Venezuelan Archbishop Jesús González de Zarate of Valencia says hope endures as the Church rebuilds from catastrophic quakes.
Venezuelan Archbishop Jesús González de Zarate of Valencia says hope endures as the Church rebuilds from catastrophic quakes. The earthquakes left more than 6,000 dead. The Church is providing consolation to those affected.
SourcesThe Catholic SpiritOSV NewsThe Catholic SunNational Catholic ReporterThe Texas CatholicThe Monitor
Four leaders at Annunciation Church and School in Minneapolis help a wounded community heal.
Four leaders at Annunciation Church and School in Minneapolis help a wounded community heal. The community was wounded after a school shooting. The leaders guide the community towards peace.
SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendCatholic ReviewThe Catholic SunOSV News
A year after a school shooting, the Stommes family reflects on the painful memories and the support they received from their community.
A year after a school shooting, the Stommes family reflects on the painful memories and the support they received from their community. The family lives across the street from Annunciation Church and School in Minneapolis. They have hope for their future and know that God has a plan for them.
SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendOSV NewsThe Catholic SunNational Catholic ReporterThe Monitor
Ukraine marks 35 years of independence and 4.5 years of conflict with Russia.
Ukraine marks 35 years of independence and 4.5 years of conflict with Russia. The conflict began in 2022. Ukraine declared independence in 1991.
Pope Leo XIV emphasized the nobility of a soldier's mission to defend one's homeland and uphold the rule of law in a private audience with the Military Ordinariate of Portugal.
Pope Leo XIV emphasized the nobility of a soldier's mission to defend one's homeland and uphold the rule of law in a private audience with the Military Ordinariate of Portugal. The pontiff reflected on military values. Pope Leo XIV received a delegation from the Military Ordinariate of Portugal.
SourcesCBCP NewsCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterACI DigitalInfoVaticanaCatholic World Report
Jozef Sopko, a priest of the Prešovská archieparchia, died on August 24.
Jozef Sopko, a priest of the Prešovská archieparchia, died on August 24. He was 62 years old and had been a priest for 25 years. A funeral liturgy will be held on August 27.
SourcesDiocese of PrešovTK KBS
SourcesACI Africa
The Catholic Telegraph reports on the life and death of St. Joseph. His death and burial remain unknown. He is a model of fatherhood.
SourcesThe Catholic Telegraph
Hallow reports a rise in Catholic conversions on US campuses. The trend is seen across the country. Hallow released a study on August 19.
SourcesAngelus News
High Courts in Zambia, including Lusaka and Ndola, were closed, preventing opposition leader Brian Mundubile from filing a petition challenging President Hakainde Hichilema's election…
High Courts in Zambia, including Lusaka and Ndola, were closed, preventing opposition leader Brian Mundubile from filing a petition challenging President Hakainde Hichilema's election victory. The closure allegedly followed a government directive. Mundubile has rejected the results, citing irregularities.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
Cardinal Jean-Paul Vesco, Archbishop of Algiers, spoke about St Augustine at the Rimini Meeting.
Cardinal Jean-Paul Vesco, Archbishop of Algiers, spoke about St Augustine at the Rimini Meeting. He highlighted Augustine's significance in Algeria and his own spiritual connection to the saint. The event was held just months after Pope Leo XIV's apostolic journey to Algeria.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
The 16th annual UNITED festival took place in Vsetín from August 20-22, 2026. The festival featured a diverse program with over 120 items. According to the organizers, around 4,200 participants attended, including performers, organizers, and volunteers.
SourcesCírkev.cz
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