Bishop Kiro Stojanov served Mass in Ohridu on the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord. He was joined by Father Oliver Tantušev.
SourcesVatican News
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Vatican News · L'Osservatore Romano · The Holy See · Holy See Press Office- 01 discussBishopsNew2h ago
Bishop Kiro Stojanov served Mass in Ohridu on the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord.
Vatican News
- 02 discussCatholic Life6h ago
Eugenio Murrali talks to Franco Nembrini about his book on St. Francis of Assisi.
L'Osservatore Romano
Eugenio Murrali talks to Franco Nembrini about his book on St. Francis of Assisi. The book is featured in L'Osservatore Romano.
SourcesL'Osservatore Romano
- 03 discussVaticanUpdated3h 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.
11 sources·23 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 also addressed special greetings to the faithful present.
- 04 discussLiturgyUpdated1h ago
He made the statement during his general audience talk in St. Peter's Basilica.
11 sources·USCCB NewsVatican NewsCatholic Review+3
He made the statement during his general audience talk in St. Peter's Basilica. The pope's talk focused on the constitution on the sacred liturgy, 'Sacrosanctum Concilium', and why the council sought to promote the liturgy's reform.
SourcesUSCCB NewsVatican NewsCatholic ReviewDiocese of FlorianópolisDiocese of FortalezaAngelus News
- 05 discussCatholic Life6h ago
L'Osservatore Romano publishes a reflection on the closeness of God.
L'Osservatore Romano·Perspective
L'Osservatore Romano publishes a reflection on the closeness of God. The reflection is titled 'Quale grande nazione ha gli dèi così vicini a sé, come il Signore, nostro Dio, è vicino a noi?'
SourcesL'Osservatore Romano
The Church throughout the world
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.
- Africa Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops' Conference · Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference · The Southern Cross
- America Apostolic Vicariate of Camiri · ACI Prensa · Angelus News
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- Europe La Croix · Gość Niedzielny · Vatican News
- Oceania The Catholic Weekly · Catholic News Agency · CathNews Australia
Wednesday, August 26
56 stories · 17 corroborated- 01 discussLife & FamilyNew1h ago
Cáritas Bolivia has launched a campaign to support 977 elderly people in Church-run homes.
2 sources·Apostolic Vicariate of CamiriACI Prensa
Cáritas Bolivia has launched a campaign to support 977 elderly people in Church-run homes. The campaign aims to promote solidarity towards the elderly. Cáritas Bolivia is the social arm of the Catholic Church.
- 03 discussLiturgyNew1h ago
Pope Leo XIV has dedicated his Wednesday general audiences to reflecting on the liturgy.
2 sources·Catholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register
Pope Leo XIV has dedicated his Wednesday general audiences to reflecting on the liturgy. He spoke from May to August.
- 04 discussLiturgyNew1h ago
The Church offers Masses for professional groups, traditionally popularized by names of a color.
3 sources·The Catholic SpiritOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun
The Church offers Masses for professional groups, traditionally popularized by names of a color. These include Red Mass, Blue Mass, White Mass and Gold Mass. The Masses recognize special occasions and special needs.
- 05 discussEducationNew1h ago
Sulpician Father Shawn Gould will be formally installed as the new president and rector of St. Mary's Seminary and University in Baltimore.
3 sources·The LeavenThe Catholic SunOSV News
Sulpician Father Shawn Gould will be formally installed as the new president and rector of St. Mary's Seminary and University in Baltimore. He shares his journey from Protestantism to atheism to priesthood. St. Mary's Seminary was established in 1791 by the Society of St. Sulpice.
- 06 discussChurch & StateNew1h ago
A US federal judge has reversed a White House visa rule affecting 75 countries.
3 sources·Angelus NewsCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register
A US federal judge has reversed a White House visa rule affecting 75 countries. The rule was challenged by a Catholic group. The judge called the rule 'patently unlawful'.
SourcesAngelus NewsCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register
- 07 discussChurch & StateNew2h ago
A suspect has been arrested for arson in the burning of Saint-Simon Catholic Church in New Brunswick, Canada.
3 sources·Catholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterACI Digital
A suspect has been arrested for arson in the burning of Saint-Simon Catholic Church in New Brunswick, Canada. The church was a "total loss" after a massive blaze. Authorities have confirmed the arrest.
SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterACI Digital
- 08 discussCultureNew3h ago
Meta has agreed to pay $16.68 billion to settle a lawsuit with 29 US states and territories.
2 sources·La CroixGość Niedzielny
Meta has agreed to pay $16.68 billion to settle a lawsuit with 29 US states and territories. The company will also implement measures to protect children from addiction. Meta is accused of using mechanisms that encourage addiction in children.
SourcesLa CroixGość Niedzielny
- 09 discussBishopsNew5h ago
Pope Leo XIV greeted Polish pilgrims at Jasna Góra, where they renewed the Jasna Góra Vows of the Polish Nation.
2 sources·3 reports·Vatican NewsDiocese of Hallam
Pope Leo XIV greeted Polish pilgrims at Jasna Góra, where they renewed the Jasna Góra Vows of the Polish Nation. The Pope said the vows' call for moral renewal remains relevant today. The vows were first made in 1956.
- 10 discussCatholic LifeUpdated1h ago
Amy Nash and her three children find healing and hope in the Sacred Heart of Jesus after the death of her husband and their father.
4 sources·Diocese of Fort Wayne-South BendOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun+1
Amy Nash and her three children find healing and hope in the Sacred Heart of Jesus after the death of her husband and their father. The family copes with the loss after a battle with cancer. Amy Nash sits on her couch, waiting for her children to wake up.
SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendOSV NewsThe Catholic SunThe Monitor
- 11 discussVaticanUpdated26m ago
4 sources·6 reports·Vatican NewsDiocese of HallamDiocese of Roraima+1
- 12 discussVaticanUpdated2h ago
Léon XIV received Bernard Arnault in private audience at Castel Gandolfo.
- 15 discussBishopsUpdated3h ago
Abp Wojciech Polak led a Mass on the 70th anniversary of Jasnogórskie Śluby Narodu.
5 sources·Konferencja Episkopatu PolskiDiocese of GnieznoDiocese of Częstochowa+2
Abp Wojciech Polak led a Mass on the 70th anniversary of Jasnogórskie Śluby Narodu. The event was held on August 26. Abp Polak emphasized the importance of living according to the Gospel.
SourcesKonferencja Episkopatu PolskiDiocese of GnieznoDiocese of CzęstochowaNiedzielaStacja7
- 16 discussLiturgyUpdated5h ago
Pope León XIV said understanding Vatican II reform should lead to rejecting liturgical abuses.
- 17 discussLiturgyUpdated3h ago
Pope Leo XIV reflected on the Second Vatican Council Fathers' decision to promote liturgical reform, focusing on the 1963 Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium.
12 sources·17 reports·Vatican NewsAgenzia SIRDiocese of Hallam
Pope Leo XIV reflected on the Second Vatican Council Fathers' decision to promote liturgical reform, focusing on the 1963 Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium. He explained the ideas behind the reform, quoting St. Paul VI before he was elected pope, as well as popes Pius XI, Pius XII, and St. John XXIII.
- 18 discussDiocesesNew43m ago
Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops' Conference
Caritas Zimbabwe participants develop a sustainable funding strategy. They scrutinise existing funding streams and identify potential supporters.
- 19 discussLife & FamilyNew1h ago
Angelus News
The California Catholic Conference is urging residents to support a proposed bill that would prohibit social media companies from offering addictive features to children under 16. The bill is AB 1709. The CCC is urging residents to contact lawmakers.
SourcesAngelus News
- 23 discussBishopsNew2h ago
Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference
The Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference has welcomed new missionaries through an orientation program. The program is featured in a YouTube video. The conference is an official organization.
- 24 discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
Aid to the Church in Need
A 7.7 earthquake struck Flores, Indonesia, killing at least 70. The Catholic Church is helping victims.
SourcesAid to the Church in Need
- 29 discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
Aid to the Church in Need
Aid to the Church in Need is funding 61 summer camps in Lebanon. The camps benefit 7,465 children. The camps are in different regions of Lebanon.
SourcesAid to the Church in Need
- 30 discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
Figlie della Presentazione di Maria Santissima al Tempio
He suggests prayers and practices for those affected by the Nepal-Tibet border flash floods.
SourcesFiglie della Presentazione di Maria Santissima al Tempio
- 32 discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
The Catholic Telegraph
The Catholic Church first took root in Ohio with few Catholics scattered across forests, river towns, and isolated settlements. Priests were rare and the sacraments were scarce. America's 250th anniversary offers a moment to reflect on these beginnings.
SourcesThe Catholic Telegraph
- 37 discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
Suore Francescane Figlie dei Sacri Cuori di Gesù e Maria
Suore Francescane Figlie dei Sacri Cuori di Gesè e Maria announce the Ecumenical Season of Creation 2026, themed “Living Water”. The season runs from September 1 through October 4, 2026. The theme is based on Ezekiel 47:9 and 12.
SourcesSuore Francescane Figlie dei Sacri Cuori di Gesù e Maria
- 39 discussBishopsNew4h ago
Prymas Polski Wojciech Polak appeals for reconciliation on 70th anniversary of Jasnogórskie Śluby Narodu.
Vatican News
Prymas Polski Wojciech Polak appeals for reconciliation on 70th anniversary of Jasnogórskie Śluby Narodu. He praises open hearts and doors of Polish homes for Ukrainian refugees.
SourcesVatican News
- 45 discussCatholic LifeNew5h ago
Cardinal Angelo Bagnasco, Assistente spirituale nazionale dell'UCID, reflects on the role of Christian entrepreneurs in the face of economic and social transformations.
Vatican News
Cardinal Angelo Bagnasco, Assistente spirituale nazionale dell'UCID, reflects on the role of Christian entrepreneurs in the face of economic and social transformations. He emphasizes that the economy must not lose sight of the person. Bagnasco was interviewed by Massimiliano Menichetti, vicedirettore of the Direzione editoriale del Dicastero per la Comunicazione.
SourcesVatican News
- 48 discussCultureNew5h ago
Federico Gardella premieres his contemporary opera "Una promessa infranta" in Spoleto.
Vatican News
Federico Gardella premieres his contemporary opera "Una promessa infranta" in Spoleto. The opera explores inner drama through orchestration. The Teatro Lirico Sperimentale hosts the event.
SourcesVatican News
- 51 discussReligious Orders6h ago
Suore di S. Maria Maddalena Postel
They will learn at Haus Maria Regina and Gesundheitsakademie SMMP in Geseke.
- 52 discussDioceses6h 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
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