Forças de Defesa de Israel identificam detidos por números no corpo. Tensões elevadas em Gaza e Síria.
SourcesVatican News
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Vatican News · Agenzia Fides · Archdiocese of Reims · L'Osservatore Romano- 01 discussChurch & StateNew2h ago
Forças de Defesa de Israel identificam detidos por números no corpo.
Vatican News
- 02 discussVatican6h ago
Pope Leo XIV will visit France from September 25 to 28, 2026.
2 sources·Agenzia FidesArchdiocese of Reims
Pope Leo XIV will visit France from September 25 to 28, 2026. Many faithful from the Archdiocese of Reims want to participate in the events. Tickets for the events have been quickly allocated.
- 03 discussCulture6h ago
At least 500 people have been hospitalized in Yangon with symptoms of cholera.
2 sources·3 reports·L'Osservatore RomanoVatican News
At least 500 people have been hospitalized in Yangon with symptoms of cholera. 149 rapid tests were positive, with 9 confirmed by the National Laboratory. The outbreak occurs in a country divided by over five years of war, with millions displaced.
- 04 discussCultureNew3h ago
The trial against Meta has begun in California.
Vatican News
The trial against Meta has begun in California. The prosecution alleges that the company designed its platforms to foster addictive behaviors in young people, exploiting them for profit and deceiving the public about the risks. The start of the trial has also had repercussions on Wall Street, where Meta's shares fell by 4.4 percent.
SourcesVatican News
- 05 discussChurch & State6h ago
Brian Mundubile, the main challenger to President Hakainde Hichilema, has rejected the Electoral Commission of Zambia's declaration of Hichilema's victory.
Agenzia Fides
Brian Mundubile, the main challenger to President Hakainde Hichilema, has rejected the Electoral Commission of Zambia's declaration of Hichilema's victory. Mundubile's party has documented irregularities relating to the security, transportation and handling of ballot papers. An analysis by The Africa Report has found discrepancies between votes recorded at polling stations and figures subsequently announced.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
- 06 discussEducation7h ago
Catholic schools in Rd Congo reopen despite Ebola threat.
L'Osservatore Romano
Catholic schools in Rd Congo reopen despite Ebola threat. The Ituri school network organizes to prevent students from losing a year.
SourcesL'Osservatore Romano
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Wednesday, August 19
57 stories · 8 corroborated- 01 discussReligious FreedomNew1h ago
An appeals court upheld a block on immigration enforcement at some religious sites.
2 sources·National Catholic RegisterCatholic News Agency
An appeals court upheld a block on immigration enforcement at some religious sites. Dozens of religious groups brought similar lawsuits against the Department of Homeland Security.
- 02 discussEducationNew1h ago
Some Catholic schools have stopped providing digital devices to students.
4 sources·Catholic ReviewThe Catholic SunThe Leaven+1
Some Catholic schools have stopped providing digital devices to students. They offer occasional computer time instead. The schools say students are learning more and retaining information better.
- 03 discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
Women who worked with Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen recall their behind-the-scenes work ahead of his beatification.
2 sources·The MonitorNational Catholic Reporter
Women who worked with Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen recall their behind-the-scenes work ahead of his beatification. They helped with tasks such as opening letters and recording donations. The women's work supported missionaries and young churches.
- 05 discussVaticanNew4h ago
Pope Leo XIV has appointed 12 new consultors to the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development.
4 sources·Vatican NewsThe TabletThe Monitor+1
Pope Leo XIV has appointed 12 new consultors to the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development. Three of the appointees are US-based leaders with ties to the University of Notre Dame in Indiana. The appointments were announced on August 18.
- 07 discussEducationUpdated59m ago
A student killed a classmate then himself in a Philippine Jesuit school shooting.
5 sources·Angelus NewsCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register+2
A student killed a classmate then himself in a Philippine Jesuit school shooting. This is the second fatal shooting at a Jesuit-run Ateneo university network. The Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines urged the public not to circulate images of the attack.
SourcesAngelus NewsCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterACI PrensaCatholic World Report
- 08 discussEducationNew4h ago
John Cuddeback, professor of philosophy at Christendom College, publishes a book to help readers craft better lives.
2 sources·The Catholic SunOSV News
John Cuddeback, professor of philosophy at Christendom College, publishes a book to help readers craft better lives. The book aims to reclaim the household as the center of daily life.
SourcesThe Catholic SunOSV News
- 12 discussBishopsNew18m ago
CNBB
The CNBB has launched a podcast series on Church Social Doctrine. The first episode features an interview with Dom Ricardo Hoepers, auxiliary bishop of Brasília and CNBB secretary-general. The series aims to deepen the CNBB's message for the 2026 elections.
SourcesCNBB
- 13 discussCatholic LifeNew46m ago
The Catholic Spirit
Our Lady of Grace in Edina hosts an evening discussion with Annunciation parents. The discussion will focus on healing, grace, hope, and peace.
SourcesThe Catholic Spirit
- 14 discussLife & FamilyNew42m ago
Catholic News Agency
US Catholic bishops call for prayers against abortion by mail. Abortion by mail is on the rise. Bishops say it leaves women vulnerable.
SourcesCatholic News Agency
- 15 discussCatholic LifeNew59m ago
Catholic New York
A Manhattan teen found strength in the Holy Spirit during a retreat. The teen had been grieving. The retreat helped the teen turn loss into a calling to serve.
SourcesCatholic New York
- 16 discussEducationNew1h ago
Magyar Kurír
Magyar Kurír publishes the August 23, 2026 issue of Új Ember. The issue is available in churches and newsstands, and can be subscribed to through the editorial office.
SourcesMagyar Kurír
- 19 discussBishopsNew1h ago
Catholic News Agency
Bishop Flávio Giovenale led a procession in Brazil. In his homily, he held up Mary as the faithful disciple who served others. People are ‘thirsting for Christ’.
SourcesCatholic News Agency
- 21 discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
Desde la Fe
San Ezequiel Moreno faced a long and painful cancer illness with deep faith. Today, he is recognized as the patron saint of cancer patients. Many faithful people ask for his intercession in times of illness.
SourcesDesde la Fe
- 22 discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
Missionari Servi della Santissima Trinità
Missionari Servi della Santissima Trinità host job survival sessions. The sessions will begin on Wednesday, September 30th.
- 24 discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
The Catholic Register
Police chaplains provide human and spiritual support to police officers and their families. Two police officers died in the line of duty in Canada's two biggest cities.
SourcesThe Catholic Register
- 26 discussLife & FamilyNew2h ago
National Catholic Reporter
Faith leaders and congregations in Ohio are responding to a humanitarian crisis. They are lining up families to care for Haitian kids left behind as ICE closes in. Faith leaders see this as a spiritual, moral and humanitarian crisis.
SourcesNational Catholic Reporter
- 27 discussBishopsNew2h ago
Religión Digital
Organizations express solidarity with Bishop Vicente Ferreira after his reflection on combating violence. He is the bishop of Livramento de Nossa Senhora.
SourcesReligión Digital
- 29 discussLife & FamilyNew2h ago
Catholic Review
Catholic Review publishes article on abortion. The article discusses the pain abortion inflicts on women. It shares stories of women who regret their abortions.
SourcesCatholic Review
- 30 discussChurch & StateNew2h ago
Catholic Star Herald
The State Department has awarded $50 million to Catholic Relief Services as part of a $1.4 billion partnership with faith-based organizations. The funding is through the State Department’s Faith and Community Initiative. Other aid groups, including World Vision, will also receive funding.
SourcesCatholic Star Herald
- 33 discussEducationNew2h ago
Angelus News
Catholic schools are rethinking the use of technology in the classroom. Laptops have not raised test scores and can harm a child's well-being.
SourcesAngelus News
- 34 discussEducationNew2h ago
The Tablet
The Brooklyn, Queens Catholic High School Athletic Association has elected Sal Fischetti as its new president. Fischetti is the longtime athletic director of St. Francis Prep in Fresh Meadows. He succeeds Ray Nash, who served for 48 years.
SourcesThe Tablet
- 36 discussBishopsNew2h ago
ACI Digital
The archbishop of Cartagena, Colombia, visited La Guaira, Venezuela, after the city was devastated by earthquakes. He said he was deeply moved by the tragedy. He is the president of the Colombian Episcopal Conference.
SourcesACI Digital
- 38 discussChurch & StateNew3h ago
Agência Ecclesia
Cáritas Internacional says protecting humanitarian workers means protecting international humanitarian law. Over 1000 humanitarian workers were killed worldwide in the last three years.
SourcesAgência Ecclesia
- 41 discussLife & FamilyNew3h ago
ACI Digital
O arcebispo de Olinda e Recife, dom Paulo Jackson, apoiou a campanha "Aposte na Vida". A campanha alerta para os riscos das apostas on-line.
SourcesACI Digital
- 42 discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
OC Catholic
Lisa Hendey interviews Kathleen Hurtt about the Orange Catholic Foundation. The foundation does great work.
SourcesOC Catholic
- 44 discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
Missionari Figli del Cuore Immacolato di Maria
The relics of St. Carlo Acutis and St. John Paul II were enshrined at Liat Catholic Centre in Kazhakootam, Kerala. Fr. Martin Vitayathil led the installation. The relics were installed on August 15, 2026.
- 45 discussVaticanNew3h ago
Vida Nueva
Elisabet Argemí, a nurse, met Pope León XIV in Castel Gandolfo. She shared her brother Xavier's testimony with him. The meeting was unexpected.
SourcesVida Nueva
- 47 discussBishopsNew3h ago
Terrasanta.net
Patriarch Pizzaballa will speak at Meeting di Rimini. He will be in dialogue with others. The event will be streamed live.
SourcesTerrasanta.net
- 48 discussReligious OrdersNew3h ago
Catholic New York
Sr. Mary Liegey, SC, died on Aug. 7, 2026, after 41 years of active ministry in education. She was a Sister of Charity of New York. Sr. Mary Liegey served 37 years in elementary education and four years in parish religious education.
SourcesCatholic New York
- 50 discussReligious OrdersNew4h ago
Oblate di Nazareth
The Oblate di Nazareth held a workshop for the 2027 Province Assembly. 62 sisters attended the workshop. The workshop was held in Patna.
SourcesOblate di Nazareth
- 51 discussCultureNew4h ago
Terrasanta.net
Antonio Tajani, vicepresidente del Consiglio dei Ministri, speaks at Rimini Meeting. The event will be streamed live.
SourcesTerrasanta.net
- 52 discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
Magyar Kurír
The 18th Kamilliánus Tábor was held in Kommandó, Kovászna megye. The camp took place from August 3 to 7.
SourcesMagyar Kurír
- 54 discussEducationNew5h ago
The Catholic Telegraph
Raider Catholic at Wright State University sees renewed interest in faith events. The Catholic Telegraph invites nominations for the 2027 Radiate Christ Awards.
SourcesThe Catholic Telegraph
- 55 discussBishopsNew5h ago
Kard. Robert Sarah celebrated Mass for 10,000 people in Gdańsk.
Vatican News
Kard. Robert Sarah celebrated Mass for 10,000 people in Gdańsk. Abp Tadeusz Wojda said the event showed a great need for uplifting content and music. The Mass was part of the "Prosta Droga do Boga – Być jak św. Maksymilian" festival.
SourcesVatican News
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