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Vatican News · Holy See Press Office · The Holy See · Diocese of São José dos Campos- 02 discussBishopsNew1h ago
Pope Leo XIV received a delegation of Lutheran bishops from Norway in the Vatican.
6 sources·9 reports·Holy See Press OfficeThe Holy SeeVatican News+1
Pope Leo XIV received a delegation of Lutheran bishops from Norway in the Vatican. He expressed gratitude for their visit and emphasized the need for reconciliation and fraternity. The Pope also highlighted the importance of seeking concrete paths of reconciliation and of fraternity.
SourcesHoly See Press OfficeThe Holy SeeVatican NewsDiocese of São José dos Campos
- 03 discussVaticanUpdated1h ago
Pope Leone XIV recalled the Voti di Jasna Góra during his general audience.
2 sources·Vatican NewsL'Osservatore Romano
Pope Leone XIV recalled the Voti di Jasna Góra during his general audience. The Voti di Jasna Góra were written 70 years ago by Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński. The Pope emphasized the commitment to justice and fraternity.
- 04 discussLiturgyNew1h ago
He spoke during his general audience talk in St. Peter's Basilica.
5 sources·USCCB NewsVatican NewsOSV News+2
He spoke during his general audience talk in St. Peter's Basilica. The pope's talk focused on the constitution on the sacred liturgy, 'Sacrosanctum Concilium'.
SourcesUSCCB NewsVatican NewsOSV NewsThe Catholic SunRome Reports
- 06 discussVaticanNew1h ago
Pope Leo XIV held a General Audience in the Vatican Basilica, where he met with groups of pilgrims and faithful from Italy and around the world.
8 sources·19 reports·The Holy SeeHoly See Press Office
Pope Leo XIV held a General Audience in the Vatican Basilica, where he met with groups of pilgrims and faithful from Italy and around the world. He continued his cycle of catechesis on the Documents of the Second Vatican Council, focusing on the theme of the Constitution Sacrosanctum Concilium and the motivations of the liturgical reform. The Pope emphasized the importance of the liturgy as a fundamental vehicle of evangelization.
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Wednesday, August 26
54 stories · 10 corroborated- 01 discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
Amy Nash and her three children find healing in Sacred Heart of Jesus after the death of her husband and their father.
3 sources·Diocese of Fort Wayne-South BendOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun
Amy Nash and her three children find healing in Sacred Heart of Jesus after the death of her husband and their father. The family copes with the loss after a battle with cancer.
SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun
- 03 discussBishopsNew1h ago
Bishop Michael T.T. Castori, SJ delivers homily at Sacred Hearts Mission Church, Kapalua.
2 sources·Hawaii Catholic HeraldDiocese of Kilmore
Bishop Michael T.T. Castori, SJ delivers homily at Sacred Hearts Mission Church, Kapalua. Bishop's homily marks 200th anniversary of St. Patrick's Church, Maudabawn.
- 04 discussLiturgyNew49m ago
Pope Leo XIV explained the reasons for the Vatican II liturgical reform in his general audience on August 26.
10 sources·15 reports·Vatican NewsAgenzia SIRDiocese of Hallam
Pope Leo XIV explained the reasons for the Vatican II liturgical reform in his general audience on August 26. He focused on the 1963 Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium. The Pope emphasized that the liturgical reform aimed to make the faithful active participants in the liturgy, rather than passive observers.
- 06 discussVaticanNew49m ago
Pope Leo XIV told recently-confirmed young people at his General Audience that the Holy Spirit is a light to let shine each day.
3 sources·4 reports·Vatican NewsDiocese of HallamTK KBS
Pope Leo XIV told recently-confirmed young people at his General Audience that the Holy Spirit is a light to let shine each day. He recalled that the Church commemorates Saints Augustine and Monica this week.
- 07 discussLiturgyNew2h ago
5 sources·9 reports·Vatican NewsDOMRADIO.DE
SourcesVatican NewsDOMRADIO.DE
- 08 discussBishopsNew47m ago
Pope greets Polish pilgrims at Jasna Góra, where the Jasnogórskie Śluby Narodu are being renewed 70 years after the historic event of 1956.
4 sources·7 reports·OpokaVatican NewsKonferencja Episkopatu Polski
Pope greets Polish pilgrims at Jasna Góra, where the Jasnogórskie Śluby Narodu are being renewed 70 years after the historic event of 1956. The Pope encourages the program of moral renewal to be an inspiration for building justice and brotherhood.
- 09 discussVaticanNew1h ago
Pope Leo XIV met with Lutheran Bishops from Norway and encouraged all Christians to work together to promote peace and justice.
3 sources·5 reports·Vatican NewsDiocese of HallamTK KBS
Pope Leo XIV met with Lutheran Bishops from Norway and encouraged all Christians to work together to promote peace and justice. He emphasized the importance of seeking communion and fostering peace in turbulent times.
- 10 discussBishopsNew3h ago
Bishop Pavlo Honcharuk of Kharkiv-Zaporizhzhia spoke at the Rimini meeting.
2 sources·Agenzia SIRVatican News
Bishop Pavlo Honcharuk of Kharkiv-Zaporizhzhia spoke at the Rimini meeting. He said that hatred kills the one who hates, and that love is the strength that makes them defend life. He also spoke about the daily life of a people who have been living with war for years.
SourcesAgenzia SIRVatican News
- 12 discussReligious OrdersNew1h ago
Suore di S. Maria Maddalena Postel
They will learn at Haus Maria Regina and Gesundheitsakademie SMMP in Geseke.
- 15 discussDiocesesNew1h ago
Catholic Review
Deacon Darron Woodus was ordained May 10 as a permanent deacon for the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Archbishop William E. Lori appointed him as the archbishop's first delegate for Black Catholics. The role supports Black Catholic communities throughout the archdiocese.
SourcesCatholic Review
- 17 discussVaticanNew1h ago
Pope meets pilgrims from Senegal and confirmation candidates from Diocese of Chiavari.
Vatican News
Pope meets pilgrims from Senegal and confirmation candidates from Diocese of Chiavari. The pilgrims will visit Assisi, Lourdes, Santiago de Compostela and Fátima. The confirmation candidates are from the Diocese of Chiavari.
SourcesVatican News
- 20 discussReligious OrdersNew2h ago
Congregazione dei Chierici Mariani dell'Immacolata Concezione della B. V. M.
Five Marian novices made first vows of chastity, poverty, and obedience. The vows were made before Fr. Joseph G. Roesch. The event took place at the National Shrine of Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, MA.
SourcesCongregazione dei Chierici Mariani dell'Immacolata Concezione della B. V. M.
- 21 discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
FSSPX.News
Lourdes hosted an Islamic-Christian pilgrimage. Mgr Jean-Marc Micas attended. The pilgrimage lasted four days.
SourcesFSSPX.News
- 23 discussVaticanNew2h ago
The Vatican is hosting an international conference on the faith response to substance abuse and youth recruitment by criminal organizations.
Vatican News
The Vatican is hosting an international conference on the faith response to substance abuse and youth recruitment by criminal organizations. Experts from Latin America, Africa, Asia, and Europe are attending. The conference aims to address the problem of substance abuse and transform communities into educational places.
SourcesVatican News
- 26 discussEducationNew3h ago
Hawaii Catholic Herald
Hawaii Catholic Herald reports that parents received notifications about school closures due to tropical cyclone Lala. The storm caused strong winds, heavy downpours, and powerful storm surges.
SourcesHawaii Catholic Herald
- 29 discussEducationNew3h ago
Hawaii Catholic Herald
Bishop Michael T.T. Castori, SJ, celebrated the Mass of the Holy Spirit in Kaneohe, Hawaii, to mark the start of the academic year. He was joined by Bishop Emeritus Larry Silva. The liturgy was held at St. Ann Church.
SourcesHawaii Catholic Herald
- 32 discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
Hawaii Catholic Herald
Irwin and Irene Lee joined the Catholic faith at different times and now work as OCIA catechists at Sacred Heart Church in Honolulu. They provide knowledge about the faith to those beginning their journey into the church. The couple works together to guide people on the path to Catholic faith.
SourcesHawaii Catholic Herald
- 33 discussLiturgyNew3h ago
Hawaii Catholic Herald
Catholic Stewardship Consultants promote the Liturgy of the Hours as a means to center the day on Christ and sanctify it. The Liturgy of the Hours helps to focus on and honor Christ.
SourcesHawaii Catholic Herald
- 34 discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
Hawaii Catholic Herald
St. Catherine of Alexandria Parish in Kapaa, Kauai, celebrated Donald and Loretta Boro's 68th wedding anniversary during the 7 a.m. Mass on Aug. 16. The couple, from St. Sylvester Church in Kilauea, were surrounded by love despite stormy conditions. The parish congratulated the couple on their milestone anniversary.
SourcesHawaii Catholic Herald
- 35 discussEducationNew3h ago
Hawaii Catholic Herald
Sacred Hearts Academy adds preschool learning space. The Clarence T.C. Ching Junior Innovation Center was blessed by Sacred Hearts Father Jeremy Sabugo.
SourcesHawaii Catholic Herald
- 36 discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
Hawaii Catholic Herald
The Joseph Dutton Guild of the Diocese of Honolulu distributed prayer cards and medals honoring Servant of God Joseph Dutton at the Saints of America celebration. The event took place at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion in Champion, Wisconsin.
SourcesHawaii Catholic Herald
- 37 discussLife & FamilyNew3h ago
Hawaii Catholic Herald
Catholic Engaged Encounter community members gathered in Atlanta, Georgia, for a national convention. The convention theme was 'LOVE (Living Our Vows Everyday)'.
SourcesHawaii Catholic Herald
- 39 discussCultureNew4h ago
Caritas Italiana
Caritas Italiana and CEI organize seminar on building plural identities for peace. The seminar will take place from September 7-9.
SourcesCaritas Italiana
- 44 discussVaticanNew5h ago
Pope Leo XIV received Lutheran visitors from Norway at the Vatican.
Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV received Lutheran visitors from Norway at the Vatican. He said the world is going through a turbulent time.
SourcesVatican News
- 46 discussCatholic LifeNew5h ago
Jesuits Global
Jesuits Global publishes report on empowering tribal communities through producer organizations. The report aims to cultivate hope.
SourcesJesuits Global
- 47 discussBishopsNew5h ago
Konferencja Episkopatu Polski
The Polish Episcopal Conference issued a decree on requirements for candidates for the permanent ministry of catechist. The decree will come into effect on September 18, 2026. Abp Tadeusz Wojda SAC promulgated the decree.
- 52 discussCulture6h ago
Agenzia SIR
The professor at Università Federico II di Napoli suggests the children of Gaza for the Nobel Peace Prize 2026. The Nobel Prize rules allow a university professor to nominate someone.
SourcesAgenzia SIR
- 53 discussChurch & State6h ago
Agenzia SIR
Russia has launched a special operation in Ukraine. The operation has been ongoing for 54 months. Ukraine has been under attack.
SourcesAgenzia SIR
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