Caritas Colombia is coordinating the distribution of food and medicine to over 200,000 people affected by the earthquake. The president of Caritas Colombia, Monsignor Juan Carlos Barreto Barreto, calls for continued solidarity.
SourcesVatican News
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Vatican News · L'Osservatore Romano · Agenzia SIR · Diocese of Hallam- 01 discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
Caritas Colombia is coordinating the distribution of food and medicine to over 200,000 people affected by the earthquake.
Vatican News
- 02 discussCatholic LifeUpdated1m ago
The Rimini Meeting opens with a powerful testimony of friendship and hope from the sister of murdered priest Jacques Hamel and the mother of one of his killers.
6 sources·8 reports·L'Osservatore RomanoVatican NewsAgenzia SIR+1
The Rimini Meeting opens with a powerful testimony of friendship and hope from the sister of murdered priest Jacques Hamel and the mother of one of his killers. The two women shared their suffering and their friendship that helps them walk together despite their pain. The meeting is also anticipating the visit of Pope Leo XIV.
SourcesL'Osservatore RomanoVatican NewsAgenzia SIRDiocese of Hallam
- 03 discussVatican17h ago
Brother Guy, the Pope’s astronomer, was a guest on The Mark Swartzberg show.
Vatican Observatory
Brother Guy, the Pope’s astronomer, was a guest on The Mark Swartzberg show. He appeared on the show. The Vatican Observatory shared the episode.
SourcesVatican Observatory
- 04 discussChurch & State18h ago
The Christian Churches Monitoring Group, backed by the Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops, confirms President Hakainde Hichilema’s victory in the August 13 elections.
Agenzia Fides
The Christian Churches Monitoring Group, backed by the Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops, confirms President Hakainde Hichilema’s victory in the August 13 elections. The group recorded irregularities in 30 constituencies. Hichilema received approximately 56% of the vote, while the main opposition candidate, Brian Mundubile, secured approximately 42.3%.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
- 05 discussVatican1d ago
Pope greets International Catholic Legislators Network meeting.
The Holy See
Pope greets International Catholic Legislators Network meeting. Theme is Human Dignity and Artificial Intelligence. Pope emphasizes the importance of technology serving the integral development of every person.
SourcesThe Holy See
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Saturday, August 22
22 stories · 1 corroborated- 01 discussVaticanNew5m ago
Pope Leo XIV begins his pastoral visit to San Marino, meeting with civil authorities and praising the world's oldest Republic for offering an example of good politics aimed at the care of…
7 sources·16 reports·The Holy SeeVatican News
Pope Leo XIV begins his pastoral visit to San Marino, meeting with civil authorities and praising the world's oldest Republic for offering an example of good politics aimed at the care of the human person. He emphasizes the importance of freedom, protection of human dignity, and building peace. The Pope's visit continues the tradition of his predecessors, John Paul II and Benedict XVI, who also visited San Marino in 1982 and 2011, respectively.
SourcesThe Holy SeeVatican News
- 03 discussCultureNew20m ago
Gość Niedzielny
The interventions are related to the passage of a storm front. The most reports come from Mazowsze.
SourcesGość Niedzielny
- 04 discussEducationNew43m ago
ACI Africa
Fr. Cosmas Mwova launched a book presenting five pathways to personal encounter with Christ. The book, "My Big 5 of Faith: Proposing Christ to Today’s World", outlines five dimensions of faith. Fr. Mwova described the approach as "five doors, one Christ".
SourcesACI Africa
- 05 discussLiturgyNew1h ago
DOMRADIO.DE
DOMRADIO.DE reports on the Catholic feast of Maria Königin. The feast is celebrated a week after Maria Himmelfahrt. The article explains the meaning behind the feast.
SourcesDOMRADIO.DE
- 06 discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
Agenzia SIR
A woman in prison in Lecce wrote a poem called "Ave Maria piena di rabbia". The poem was awarded a prize in Santa Caterina di Nardò.
SourcesAgenzia SIR
- 08 discussBishopsNew1h ago
ACI Stampa
Il card. Matteo Zuppi, arcivescovo di Bologna e presidente della CEI, ha espresso vicinanza fraterna e partecipazione commossa al popolo colombiano. La Chiesa italiana si impegnerà a destinare risorse straordinarie per far fronte all'emergenza.
SourcesACI Stampa
- 09 discussVaticanNew1h ago
National Catholic Reporter
Filippo Sorcinelli talks with NCR about sacred beauty and creating vestments for three different popes. He dresses Pope Leo.
SourcesNational Catholic Reporter
- 10 discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
The Catholic Register
Zaire Ink finds comfort in the biblical story of Jacob. The story of Jacob is one of strength, flaws, trials and triumphs.
SourcesThe Catholic Register
- 11 discussEducationNew1h ago
National Catholic Reporter
The article discusses the relevance of theology courses in Catholic universities. The author notes that students are more curious about religion and spirituality.
SourcesNational Catholic Reporter
- 12 discussChurch & StateNew1h ago
Agenzia SIR
Mansour says the Druse vote may become the 61st decisive seat for forming a government in Israel. The Knesset has 120 deputies. Mansour is Drusi.
SourcesAgenzia SIR
- 14 discussVaticanNew1h ago
He previously visited in 2005 and 2009.
Vatican News
He previously visited in 2005 and 2009. The nuns consider him a brother.
SourcesVatican News
- 15 discussReligious FreedomNew1h ago
Toscana Oggi
The situation in Nigeria is particularly concerning. On August 12, Fulani militiamen attacked the Mangu area in Plateau State.
SourcesToscana Oggi
- 16 discussReligious FreedomNew1h ago
DOMRADIO.DE
missio Aachen draws attention to the fate of Christian Asif Pervaiz in Pakistan. He was sentenced to death for blasphemy. The aid organization demands an immediate appeal hearing.
SourcesDOMRADIO.DE
- 17 discussLiturgyNew2h ago
Angelus News
Pope Pius XII establishes the Queenship of Mary feast. The feast day is celebrated on August 22. It recognizes Mary as the Queen of Heaven and Earth.
SourcesAngelus News
- 18 discussLiturgyNew1h ago
Toscana Oggi
The Centro di azione liturgica holds the 76th Settimana liturgica nazionale in Catania. The event is hosted by the Arcidiocesi di Catania. The theme is “Una Chiesa che genera. Liturgia e Iniziazione cristiana”.
SourcesToscana Oggi
- 20 discussVaticanNew2h ago
Papež Frančišek in Benedikt XVI.
Vatican News
Papež Frančišek in Benedikt XVI. sta govorila o Petrovi izpovedi vere in petrinski službi. Papež Frančišek je govoril o pomenu Petrove izpovedi vere, Benedikt XVI. pa je govoril o petrinski službi.
SourcesVatican News
- 21 discussCultureNew1h ago
Agência Ecclesia
Eugénia Abrantes, director of the IEAC-GO, calls for collaborative leadership to address the challenges of artificial intelligence. She highlights the importance of community in countering social fragmentation.
SourcesAgência Ecclesia
Friday, August 21
36 stories · 6 corroborated- 01 discussReligious Orders7h ago
The Pontifical Delegate for the Institute of the Incarnate Word has appointed a new council with a majority of external members.
2 sources·ZENIT News Agency
The Pontifical Delegate for the Institute of the Incarnate Word has appointed a new council with a majority of external members. The Vatican's Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life approved the council members. A new official website has been announced.
SourcesZENIT News Agency
- 03 discussChurch & State7h ago
A man in his twenties was arrested for vandalizing the Church of St. Anthony of Padua in Jaffa.
2 sources·ZENIT News Agency
A man in his twenties was arrested for vandalizing the Church of St. Anthony of Padua in Jaffa. Several religious statues were smashed and crosses broken. The incident occurred amid ongoing attacks.
SourcesZENIT News Agency
- 04 discussReligious Freedom10h ago
Advocates warn that a New Jersey law could criminalize prayer outside abortion clinics.
3 sources·Catholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report
Advocates warn that a New Jersey law could criminalize prayer outside abortion clinics. The law is part of recent pro-life and abortion-related news.
SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report
- 05 discussCatholic Life12h ago
Parents affected by the 2025 Annunciation school shooting gathered to pray and reflect before the new school year.
3 sources·Diocese of Fort Wayne-South BendOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun
Parents affected by the 2025 Annunciation school shooting gathered to pray and reflect before the new school year. The event was held at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Edina, Minnesota. A panel discussion featured parents and a recent graduate of Annunciation Catholic School.
SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun
- 06 discussReligious Freedom12h ago
Aid to the Church in Need has launched a petition calling on international leaders to protect religious freedom.
3 sources·Catholic News AgencyACI AfricaCatholic World Report
Aid to the Church in Need has launched a petition calling on international leaders to protect religious freedom. The petition urges the United Nations and the Council of Europe to take action to end religious persecution. 5.4 billion people live in countries where individuals and communities face harassment, violence, and death because of their beliefs.
- 08 discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
The singer, composer and catechist is on the Brazilian Program of Vatican Radio every Sunday.
Vatican News
The singer, composer and catechist is on the Brazilian Program of Vatican Radio every Sunday.
SourcesVatican News
- 09 discussVaticanNew2h ago
Religión Digital
Pope León XIV's book passes AI test. The book's author is confirmed to be León XIV, not a machine.
SourcesReligión Digital
- 10 discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
Religión Digital
José María Arizmendiarrieta died 50 years ago. Papa Francisco named him Venerable 11 years ago.
SourcesReligión Digital
- 11 discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
Agência Ecclesia
The camps are part of the projects "Ponto de Partida", "Mais Longe", "Justiça Contigo", "Anda Daí" and "Amigos p'ra Vida". The association works in network and is credible in civil society.
SourcesAgência Ecclesia
- 14 discussCultureNew4h ago
Rome Reports
A film about Blessed Stanley Rother will open in U.S. theaters for two nights. The film tells the story of Rother's journey from Oklahoma to Guatemala, where he served as a missionary during the civil war.
SourcesRome Reports
- 16 discussCatholic LifeNew5h ago
The Southern Cross
Bitsa Lenkopane, a lay leader, reflects on synodality and women's witness as the Diocese of Kimberley celebrates the Assumption. Lay Catholics are called to take responsibility.
SourcesThe Southern Cross
- 18 discussCatholic Life6h ago
Focolare Movement
Franco Fortuna, a deacon and religious education teacher, died on August 12, 2025. He was devoted to the local Church and the Focolare Movement. He formed many families through his work.
SourcesFocolare Movement
- 20 discussCatholic LifeNew5h ago
The Southern Cross
The Southern Cross marks the feast of St Rose of Lima with a recipe for honey bars. St Rose of Lima's father was a Spanish soldier from Puerto Rico.
SourcesThe Southern Cross
- 21 discussCatholic Life6h ago
DOMRADIO.DE
The mobile pastoral care takes place on a blue sofa. People from different backgrounds meet.
SourcesDOMRADIO.DE
- 22 discussCatholic Life6h ago
ACI Prensa
Mexican Archbishop Jorge Alberto Cavazos Arizpe invited children to cultivate their friendship with Jesus. He is the Archbishop of San Luis Potosi. The archbishop made the invitation.
SourcesACI Prensa
- 24 discussChurch & State6h ago
ZENIT News Agency
Leo XIV offers guidance to Catholic legislators on AI legislation. He addresses the International Catholic Legislators Network.
SourcesZENIT News Agency
- 25 discussDioceses9h ago
The Catholic Spirit
Archbishop Bernard Hebda has announced appointments in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. The appointments were made on August 21, 2026.
SourcesThe Catholic Spirit
- 28 discussCatholic Life9h ago
2 reports·The Pillar Podcast
The Pillar Podcast releases a bonus episode. The episode is a free preview of a paid episode.
SourcesThe Pillar Podcast
- 31 discussVatican10h ago
The Catholic Spirit
Pope Leo XIV writes on communion in his encyclical Magnifica Humanitas. He emphasizes the importance of unity.
SourcesThe Catholic Spirit
- 32 discussVatican10h ago
The Catholic Spirit
Pope León XIV writes on communion in his encyclical "Magnifica Humanitas". He says the task is to be builders of communion. The world is fragmented.
SourcesThe Catholic Spirit
- 33 discussVatican10h ago
Vida Nueva
Raymond Flores, a priest from Chicago, visited Pope León XIV in Castel Gandolfo. Flores shared details of the meeting with his parishioners. The meeting took place during the Pope's summer break in July.
SourcesVida Nueva
- 34 discussLiturgy10h ago
2 reports·Knisja Maltija
The Archdiocese of Malta announces a Mass and Rosary on 22nd August 2026 at 9:30am. The event includes a prayer for spiritual communion.
SourcesKnisja Maltija
- 35 discussLiturgy11h ago
2 reports·Knisja Maltija
The Archdiocese of Malta publishes the Gospel of the day for 22nd August. The Gospel is from Matthew 23:1-12. The Archdiocese shares the readings of the day.
SourcesKnisja Maltija
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