o. Jaroslav Lajčiak publishes 8th meditation for Vatican News. He is a Greek Catholic priest and archimandrite.
SourcesVatican News
Sunday, August 30, 2026 · 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time · Green · The Liturgy of the Hours · updated 1m
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Vatican News · Agenzia Fides · Holy See Press Office · KTO- 01 discussCatholic LifeNew40m ago
o. Jaroslav Lajčiak publishes 8th meditation for Vatican News.
Vatican News
- 02 discussCulture13h ago
The Embassy of Kazakhstan to the Holy See marked the International Day against Nuclear Tests.
Agenzia Fides
The Embassy of Kazakhstan to the Holy See marked the International Day against Nuclear Tests. Kazakhstan closed the Semipalatinsk nuclear test site 35 years ago. The site was the location of 456 nuclear tests between 1949 and 1989.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
- 03 discussVatican16h ago
Pope Leo XIV presided over Mass at the Church of Maria Santissima del Lago in Castel Gandolfo and then joined a procession with a statue of the Madonna del Lago.
4 sources·Holy See Press OfficeVatican NewsKTO
Pope Leo XIV presided over Mass at the Church of Maria Santissima del Lago in Castel Gandolfo and then joined a procession with a statue of the Madonna del Lago. The procession took place on the Lago di Albano.
- 04 discussCulture21h ago
The XVI Assemblea of the Rete europea cristiana per l’ambiente is underway in Brussels.
L'Osservatore Romano
The XVI Assemblea of the Rete europea cristiana per l’ambiente is underway in Brussels.
SourcesL'Osservatore Romano
- 05 discussLiturgyNew1h ago
Vatican News posts highlights of Holy Mass from the Church of Maria Santissima del Lago.
Vatican News
Vatican News posts highlights of Holy Mass from the Church of Maria Santissima del Lago. The Mass was posted on YouTube.
SourcesVatican News
- 06 discussBishopsUpdated45m ago
Pope Leo XIV will visit Metz, a border city in France, on September 28.
7 sources·17 reports·Vatican NewsDiocese of Hallam
Pope Leo XIV will visit Metz, a border city in France, on September 28. The city is a symbol of friendship among people. Archbishop Philippe Ballot speaks to Vatican News about the Pope's visit.
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Sunday, August 30
23 stories · 7 corroborated- 01 discussCultureNew1h ago
Gunmen opened fire at a techno party in Aarau, killing one person and wounding five others.
2 sources·La CroixGość Niedzielny
Gunmen opened fire at a techno party in Aarau, killing one person and wounding five others. The perpetrators are still at large. The incident occurred on the night of August 29-30, 2026.
SourcesLa CroixGość Niedzielny
- 02 discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
Street artists create a large street art work to honor St. Francis of Assisi on his 800th death anniversary.
2 sources·AvvenireDOMRADIO.DE
Street artists create a large street art work to honor St. Francis of Assisi on his 800th death anniversary. The artwork is part of a celebration of the saint's life and legacy.
SourcesAvvenireDOMRADIO.DE
- 04 discussVaticanUpdated1h ago
Pope Leo XIV gave a homily in Castel Gandolfo, reflecting on the beauty of simple gestures of devotion.
3 sources·5 reports·Vatican NewsDiocese of Hallamcath.ch
Pope Leo XIV gave a homily in Castel Gandolfo, reflecting on the beauty of simple gestures of devotion. He emphasized that believing in God can become a pathway toward peace. After the Mass, he participated in a procession on Lake Albano.
- 05 discussVaticanUpdated1h ago
Pope Leo XIV presided over a Marian Procession on the lake, the first Pope to do so by boat.
3 sources·Agenzia SIRVatican NewsACI Stampa
Pope Leo XIV presided over a Marian Procession on the lake, the first Pope to do so by boat. He also celebrated Mass and spoke about the importance of love and non-violence. The Pope said that hate and violence only bring destruction and death.
- 06 discussVaticanUpdated2h ago
Pope Leo XIV has granted the Synods of Bishops of Eastern Catholic Churches the faculty to remove their respective Patriarchs.
17 sources·26 reports·Vatican NewsDiocese of Hallam
Pope Leo XIV has granted the Synods of Bishops of Eastern Catholic Churches the faculty to remove their respective Patriarchs. The decision is aimed at restoring wounded communion, even by removing the Patriarch from office for grave cause. The Roman Pontiff must grant assent to the Synod's judgment.
- 07 discussVaticanUpdated44m ago
Pope Leo XIV presided over a Marian procession on Lake Albano at the papal summer house in Castel Gandolfo.
18 sources·25 reports·Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV presided over a Marian procession on Lake Albano at the papal summer house in Castel Gandolfo. He was the first pope to travel across the waters of the lake in the 400-year-long history of Castel Gandolfo as a papal summer residence. The procession was part of the traditional feast of Our Lady of the Lake.
SourcesVatican News
- 11 discussChurch & StateNew1h ago
Bishop Pierre-André Dumas, vice-president of the Haitian Episcopal Conference, appeals for an end to impunity after a gang attack in Kenscoff, Haiti, that killed at least 47 people.
Vatican News
Bishop Pierre-André Dumas, vice-president of the Haitian Episcopal Conference, appeals for an end to impunity after a gang attack in Kenscoff, Haiti, that killed at least 47 people. He demands concrete actions from the authorities. Dumas warns that Haiti must not become a "great cemetery".
SourcesVatican News
- 14 discussCultureNew1h ago
Famiglia Cristiana
Valle Castellana Comune takes over town's only gas station to keep it open. Gas now costs 20 cents less. Hundreds of drivers line up.
SourcesFamiglia Cristiana
- 17 discussCultureNew1h ago
DOMRADIO.DE
An exhibit in Paderborn explores prophecies from ancient times to modern AI. Visitors can formulate their own questions. The exhibit is interactive.
SourcesDOMRADIO.DE
- 22 discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
The Texas Catholic
She reflects on her childhood in Corpus Cristi. She is writing for The Texas Catholic.
SourcesThe Texas Catholic
Saturday, August 29
33 stories · 6 corroborated- 01 discussLiturgyUpdated5h ago
The Diocese of Port of Spain and Archdiocese of Malta publish reflections on the Sunday Gospel.
2 sources·3 reports·Knisja MaltijaDiocese of Port of Spain
The Diocese of Port of Spain and Archdiocese of Malta publish reflections on the Sunday Gospel. The Gospel is Matthew 16:21-27.
- 03 discussVatican12h ago
Pope Leoni XIV prayed for children hurt by war at Castel Gandolfo.
3 sources·5 reports·Vatican NewsNiedzielaDeon
Pope Leoni XIV prayed for children hurt by war at Castel Gandolfo. He arrived by boat and recited a prayer. The Pope participated in the Feast of Our Lady of the Lake.
SourcesVatican NewsNiedzielaDeon
- 05 discussReligious Freedom17h ago
The Department of Justice says the government can’t restrict funding based on religious status.
2 sources·National Catholic RegisterCatholic News Agency
The Department of Justice says the government can’t restrict funding based on religious status. Such restrictions are made without any compelling government interest.
- 06 discussCatholic Life18h ago
140 young people from Vico Equense's pastoral unit walked the Protomartyrs' Way.
2 sources·Diocese of Sorrento–Castellammare di StabiaDiocese of Terni–Narni–Amelia
140 young people from Vico Equense's pastoral unit walked the Protomartyrs' Way. The pilgrimage concluded with a celebration at Sant'Antonio church. Four priests guided the group.
SourcesDiocese of Sorrento–Castellammare di StabiaDiocese of Terni–Narni–Amelia
- 08 discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
Katoliška cerkev v Sloveniji
Slovenska karitas is collecting funds to help people affected by floods and landslides in Nepal. The floods have caused over 500 deaths and left many without homes or belongings. Caritas Nepal is already on the ground providing aid. Slovenska karitas is calling for donations to support their efforts.
SourcesKatoliška cerkev v Sloveniji
- 09 discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
Katoliška cerkev v Sloveniji
Bishop Andrej Saje gave a Mass at Zaplazu for the sick and elderly. He emphasized the importance of being close to those who are suffering. He also thanked healthcare workers, priests, and volunteers for their care.
SourcesKatoliška cerkev v Sloveniji
- 14 discussCatholic Life6h ago
ACI Digital
The Church celebrates Beato Eustaquio van Lieshout, a Dutch priest who worked in Brazil as a missionary of health and peace. His remains are in the Memorial do Santuário da Saúde e da Paz in Belo Horizonte. He was known for blessing and greeting the faithful with the words 'health and peace'.
SourcesACI Digital
- 15 discussVatican6h ago
DOMRADIO.DE
Pope Urban VIII built a residence in Castel Gandolfo 400 years ago. The location is cooler than Rome.
SourcesDOMRADIO.DE
- 18 discussLiturgy11h ago
2 reports·Knisja Maltija
The Archdiocese of Malta posts Sunday Mass for August 30, 2026, at 9:30am. The Mass includes a prayer for spiritual communion. The Archdiocese invites donations to carry out its mission.
SourcesKnisja Maltija
- 22 discussVatican14h ago
AMECEA
Pope Leo XIV warns that war and ecological destruction are two expressions of the same wound afflicting the world. He argues that war's damage is never contained to the battlefield and often becomes self-perpetuating. The Pope points out that the root of both crises is in the disorder within the human heart.
SourcesAMECEA
- 24 discussLiturgy14h ago
AMECEA
Archbishop Thomas Luke Msusa launched the Eucharistic Congress in the Archdiocese of Blantyre, Malawi. The congress was attended by thousands of Catholic faithful, priests, and religious sisters. The event aimed to deepen understanding of the Eucharist and show love for Christ.
SourcesAMECEA
- 25 discussCatholic Life14h ago
AMECEA
Bishop Alfred Mateyu Chaima has urged children to deepen their love for the Catholic Church. The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Zomba spoke during the official opening of the 2026 Children’s Congress. More than 400 children from parishes across the Diocese of Zomba have gathered for the three-day congress.
SourcesAMECEA
- 26 discussBishops14h ago
AMECEA
Archbishop Thomas Luke Msusa of the Archdiocese of Blantyre drew inspiration from the Malawi Scorchers’ historic performance at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. He reflected on the team’s success as a lesson in unity and teamwork for the continued growth of Catholic evangelization in Malawi. The Archbishop urged Catholics to emulate the spirit of unity and commitment demonstrated by early missionaries.
SourcesAMECEA
- 27 discussLife & Family14h ago
AMECEA
Archbishop Judde Thaddeus Ruwa’ichi urged women to remain faithful in serving the Church and to defend life. He made the appeal during the annual pilgrimage of the Tanzania Catholic Women’s Association in the Archdiocese of Dar es Salaam. The women presented offerings to support the formation of young men discerning the life of the priesthood.
SourcesAMECEA
- 29 discussVatican15h ago
Pope Leo XIV participated in the Madonna del Lago boat procession on Lake Albano.
2 reports·Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV participated in the Madonna del Lago boat procession on Lake Albano. He entrusted the Church, peace, and creation to Mary. This is the first time a Pope has joined the tradition.
SourcesVatican News
- 31 discussCulture15h ago
Magyar Kurír
Reményik Sándor publishes poem about the Battle of Mohács. The poem was written 100 years ago.
SourcesMagyar Kurír
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