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Over 1,000 young people from 14 countries participate in a meeting organized by Wspólnota Sant’Egidio in Budapeszt.
Over 1,000 young people from 14 countries participate in a meeting organized by Wspólnota Sant’Egidio in Budapeszt. The meeting aims to promote peace and friendship among nations. Paolo Stifano and Olya Makar share their thoughts on the event.
SourcesVatican News
The Embassy of Kazakhstan to the Holy See marked the International Day against Nuclear Tests.
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
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.
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.
The XVI Assemblea of the Rete europea cristiana per l’ambiente is underway in Brussels.
The XVI Assemblea of the Rete europea cristiana per l’ambiente is underway in Brussels.
SourcesL'Osservatore Romano
o. Jaroslav Lajčiak publishes 8th meditation for Vatican News.
o. Jaroslav Lajčiak publishes 8th meditation for Vatican News. He is a Greek Catholic priest and archimandrite.
SourcesVatican News
Pope Leo XIV will visit Metz, a border city in France, on September 28.
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.
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.
Gunmen opened fire at a techno party in Aarau, killing one person and wounding five others.
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
Street artists create a large street art work to honor St. Francis of Assisi on his 800th death anniversary.
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
Pope Leo XIV arrived by boat at the beach on Lake Albano, where a Marian procession had come to an end.
Pope Leo XIV arrived by boat at the beach on Lake Albano, where a Marian procession had come to an end. He led the faithful in prayer to the Virgin Mary. The Pope entrusted wounded children to Mary.
Pope Leo XIV gave a homily in Castel Gandolfo, reflecting on the beauty of simple gestures of devotion.
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.
Pope Leo XIV presided over a Marian Procession on the lake, the first Pope to do so by boat.
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.
Pope Leo XIV presided over a Mass in Castel Gandolfo and urged Christians not to let evil corrupt their humanity.
Pope Leo XIV presided over a Mass in Castel Gandolfo and urged Christians not to let evil corrupt their humanity. He emphasized that love is the path of life and salvation. The Pope also participated in a procession on Lake Albano.
SourcesVatican NewsACI Prensa
Pope Leo XIV has granted the Synods of Bishops of Eastern Catholic Churches the faculty to remove their respective Patriarchs.
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.
Couple’s daughter asks mom to teach her to pray. Couple reunites.
SourcesCatholic News Agency
CRUX in Cologne combines Gamescom and Bible verses. Simone Wosniok projects images onto the church wall.
SourcesDOMRADIO.DE
Caritas starts a new version of the interactive "Frust-O-Mat" for the state elections. The project allows people to anonymously share their thoughts and frustrations. In 2024, 58,000 people used the website.
SourcesDOMRADIO.DE
Vatican News posts highlights of Holy Mass from the Church of Maria Santissima del Lago.
Vatican News posts highlights of Holy Mass from the Church of Maria Santissima del Lago. The Mass was posted on YouTube.
SourcesVatican 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.
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
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
An exhibit in Paderborn explores prophecies from ancient times to modern AI. Visitors can formulate their own questions. The exhibit is interactive.
SourcesDOMRADIO.DE
Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, the Holy See's Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations, conducted a diplomatic mission in Moscow.
Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, the Holy See's Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations, conducted a diplomatic mission in Moscow. He spoke with Vatican media and took stock of the mission. Gallagher emphasized the Holy See's commitment to peace and humanitarian efforts.
SourcesVatican News
She reflects on her childhood in Corpus Cristi. She is writing for The Texas Catholic.
SourcesThe Texas Catholic
The Diocese of Port of Spain and Archdiocese of Malta publish reflections on the Sunday Gospel.
The Diocese of Port of Spain and Archdiocese of Malta publish reflections on the Sunday Gospel. The Gospel is Matthew 16:21-27.
Pope Leoni XIV prayed for children hurt by war at Castel Gandolfo.
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
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
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
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
Pope Urban VIII built a residence in Castel Gandolfo 400 years ago. The location is cooler than Rome.
SourcesDOMRADIO.DE
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
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
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
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
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
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
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