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 · The Holy See · Holy See Press Office · L'Osservatore Romano- 01 discussBishops13h ago
Bishop Kiro Stojanov served Mass in Ohridu on the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord.
Vatican News
- 02 discussVaticanUpdated5h ago
Pope Leo XIV held a General Audience in the Vatican Basilica, where he met with groups of pilgrims and faithful from Italy and all over the world.
23 sources·40 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 all over 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. The Pope reflected on the reasons why the Council Fathers sought to promote a reform of the liturgy.
- 03 discussCatholic Life16h 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
- 04 discussCultureUpdated4h ago
At least 98 people have died and hundreds are missing after flash floods hit the Nepal-Tibet border region.
6 sources·8 reports·Vatican NewsDiocese of HallamLa Croix+1
At least 98 people have died and hundreds are missing after flash floods hit the Nepal-Tibet border region. The floods were caused by a glacier avalanche on the Nepalese side of the Himalayas. Many tourists are among the missing. The death toll is expected to rise as search and rescue operations continue.
- 05 discussVatican15h ago
Pope Leo XIV received the bishops of the Lutheran Church of Norway in the Vatican Apostolic Palace.
7 sources·11 reports·Holy See Press OfficeThe Holy SeeVatican News
Pope Leo XIV received the bishops of the Lutheran Church of Norway in the Vatican Apostolic Palace. He delivered an address, expressing gratitude for their presence and shared desire to seek ways of building communion. The Pope emphasized the need for a concerted effort to seek concrete paths of reconciliation and fraternity.
- 06 discussCatholic Life16h 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 · ACI Africa
- America ACI Digital · Franciscan Media · The Catholic Thing
- Asia LiCAS News · Matters India · Vatican News
- Europe Církev.cz · Gość Niedzielny · La Croix
- Oceania The Catholic Leader · Catholic Outlook
Wednesday, August 26
60 stories · 11 corroborated- 01 discussDioceses7h ago
Faithful across the Diocese of Honolulu rally after a hurricane devastates Hawaii island's Kau district.
3 sources·Diocese of Fort Wayne-South BendOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun
Faithful across the Diocese of Honolulu rally after a hurricane devastates Hawaii island's Kau district. The diocese is still hurting.
SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun
- 02 discussVatican7h ago
Pope Leo XIV has been included in Vanity Fair’s annual Best Dressed list.
3 sources·Catholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterACI Africa
Pope Leo XIV has been included in Vanity Fair’s annual Best Dressed list. The pope’s papal garments have been noted for their traditional style. The papal mozzetta is one of the vestments he has brought back into use.
SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterACI Africa
- 03 discussBishops9h ago
Archbishop Thomas Wenski urges the US to halt Haiti deportations after a deadly gang massacre.
4 sources·Diocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic SunOSV News+1
Archbishop Thomas Wenski urges the US to halt Haiti deportations after a deadly gang massacre. The massacre left at least 47 dead and 50 kidnapped. Wenski warns that TPS cuts will worsen Haiti's humanitarian crisis.
SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic SunOSV NewsAmerica
- 04 discussReligious Freedom9h ago
Los Angeles merchants join fight to save LA plaza's cross, Nativity.
3 sources·Angelus NewsCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register
Los Angeles merchants join fight to save LA plaza's cross, Nativity. A resident has sued the city government alleging the displays violate the establishment clause of the U.S. Constitution. Merchants seek to save 10-foot cross, Nativity scene in city’s historic center.
SourcesAngelus NewsCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register
- 05 discussLiturgy12h ago
Pope Leo XIV has concluded his catechesis on the Church's liturgy, focusing on the Second Vatican Council's constitution on the liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium.
4 sources·Archdiocese of Minsk-MohilevCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register+1
Pope Leo XIV has concluded his catechesis on the Church's liturgy, focusing on the Second Vatican Council's constitution on the liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium. He emphasized the importance of respecting the norms of the liturgy and avoiding virtual participation in Sunday Mass. The pope also highlighted the missionary and universal dimensions of the liturgy.
SourcesArchdiocese of Minsk-MohilevCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterACI Africa
- 06 discussDioceses11h ago
Kraków Archdiocese creates commission to review past and current cases of possible abuse of vulnerable adults.
2 sources·OSV NewsThe Catholic Sun
Kraków Archdiocese creates commission to review past and current cases of possible abuse of vulnerable adults. The commission is among the first diocesan initiatives in Poland and the Catholic world focused specifically on adults harmed in Church settings.
SourcesOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun
- 07 discussEducation12h ago
Sulpician Father Shawn Gould will be formally installed as the new president and rector of St. Mary's Seminary and University in Baltimore.
4 sources·Diocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe LeavenThe Catholic Sun+1
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. The seminary was established in 1791 by the Society of St. Sulpice.
SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe LeavenThe Catholic SunOSV News
- 08 discussLife & Family11h 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.
- 09 discussLiturgy12h 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.
- 10 discussChurch & State12h 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
- 11 discussCatholic LifeUpdated2h ago
The 48th edition of the Meeting for Friendship Among Peoples will be held in Rimini from August 20 to 25.
2 sources·ACI StampaKorazym.org
The 48th edition of the Meeting for Friendship Among Peoples will be held in Rimini from August 20 to 25. The event's title is 'Pioneers to safeguard humanity'. The president of the Meeting's foundation, Bernhard Scholz, expressed gratitude for the Pope's visit.
SourcesACI StampaKorazym.org
- 13 discussVaticanNew24m ago
Gość Niedzielny
Ks. Michał Grzesiak, a priest and historian from the Archdiocese of Krakow, has been appointed as the new director of Ośrodek Dokumentacji i Studium Pontyfikatu Jana Pawła II in Rome. He replaces ks. dr. Mirosław Cichon. The change occurred on August 25.
SourcesGość Niedzielny
- 15 discussLife & FamilyNew1h ago
ACI Digital
Her book is called The Saint Monica Club. The book is inspired by the story of Saint Monica, the mother of Saint Augustine.
SourcesACI Digital
- 24 discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
The Catholic Leader
More than 50 Christian clergy from Queensland will gather in Brisbane for a joint professional development day. The annual Anglican-Roman Catholic Clergy Day will focus on pastoral training to address domestic violence.
SourcesThe Catholic Leader
- 25 discussLife & FamilyNew2h ago
Vida Nueva
Emilce Cuda, secretary of the Pontificia Comisión para América Latina, participates in the international meeting on addiction prevention and youth recruitment at the Vatican. She emphasizes the importance of family in preventing addictions. The meeting started on August 25.
SourcesVida Nueva
- 26 discussCultureNew3h ago
LiCAS News
Cardinal Charles Maung Bo warns against unchecked artificial intelligence. He says it could erode judgment, deepen inequality and weaken global peace efforts.
SourcesLiCAS News
- 27 discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
LiCAS News
Caritas and religious sisters are helping families on the Thai-Cambodian border rebuild after conflict. They are providing community-based assistance to repair damaged homes and restore livelihoods.
SourcesLiCAS News
- 32 discussEducation7h ago
Catholic Outlook
The book uses good leadership theory and practice to show practical ways of bringing synodality to life. It takes the final document from the XVI Synod of Bishops.
SourcesCatholic Outlook
- 34 discussReligious Orders7h ago
Canção Nova
A Comunidade Canção Nova afirma que a entrega e a fé alimentam a vocação ao celibato. A comunidade tem como objetivo levar a vida nova do evangelho ao Brasil e ao mundo.
SourcesCanção Nova
- 36 discussChurch & State7h ago
Catholic News Agency
An Israeli court has acquitted Yona Schreiber, who attacked a nun, and ordered him to receive psychiatric care. Schreiber will be committed to an inpatient treatment facility for up to 6 years.
SourcesCatholic News Agency
- 37 discussCatholic Life7h ago
Canção Nova
Canção Nova realiza projeto social que promove integração e convivência comunitária. O projeto ajuda adultos, jovens e crianças a superar riscos e violências.
SourcesCanção Nova
- 39 discussLiturgy8h ago
2 reports·Knisja Maltija
The Archdiocese of Malta and Knisja Maltija publish the Gospel of the day for 27th August. Readings include 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 and Matthew 24:42-51.
SourcesKnisja Maltija
- 41 discussCatholic Life8h ago
Catholic Outlook
Fr Eugene Stockton died at 91. Hundreds attended his funeral Mass at St Thomas Aquinas Parish, Springwood.
SourcesCatholic Outlook
- 44 discussReligious Orders9h ago
Oblate di Nazareth
Oblate di Nazareth honors Sisters Paula and Margaret 10 years after their deaths. Sisters, family and friends gathered at St. Vincent de Paul Church. They shared music, stories and memories.
SourcesOblate di Nazareth
- 45 discussCulture9h ago
CathNews Australia
Commissioner Virginia Bell delays report to avoid distracting from Bondi terror attack anniversary. Report to be handed down four days late.
SourcesCathNews Australia
- 46 discussCatholic Life9h ago
The Catholic Leader
Abbot Christopher Jamison will visit Brisbane in September. He will speak at Xavier Hall, Holy Spirit Seminary. Abbot Jamison is a British Benedictine monk, broadcaster and author.
SourcesThe Catholic Leader
- 48 discussLife & Family9h ago
CathNews Australia
A new report finds more children are growing up in private rentals and facing housing insecurity. This could have long-term implications for their development and mental wellbeing.
SourcesCathNews Australia
- 49 discussCatholic Life10h ago
CatholicPhilly
Relics of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque will be in the Philadelphia Region Sept. 12-15. Pilgrims can venerate them at the Cathedral Basilica and St. Denis Parish.
SourcesCatholicPhilly
- 50 discussEducation9h ago
CathNews Australia
Australian Catholic University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Indonesia’s Ministry of Religious Affairs. The agreement deepens engagement with Indonesia on human flourishing.
SourcesCathNews Australia
- 52 discussEducation9h ago
CathNews Australia
A former Central Coast student in the Broken Bay Diocese is working towards a three Michelin star restaurant in London. The student previously studied Food Technology in Year 9. The story was reported by Broken Bay News and CathNews Australia.
SourcesCathNews Australia
- 53 discussCatholic Life9h ago
The Tablet
The St. Francis de Sales Summer Basketball Classic in the Rockaways has added inclusion to its tradition. The event is a community staple. The tournament promotes Catholic values in sports.
SourcesThe Tablet
- 54 discussCatholic Life9h ago
CathNews Australia
CatholicCare Wilcannia-Forbes and Maranguka Community Hub collaborate to provide crisis accommodation for homeless men in Bourke. The new accommodation aims to support men experiencing homelessness. The collaboration is a response to the local need for crisis accommodation.
SourcesCathNews Australia
- 56 discussChurch & State10h ago
Catholic News Agency
Christian leaders in the Holy Land said the Israeli ambassador to the Holy See’s characterization was inconsistent with the documented pattern of attacks and incursions affecting Taybeh. The Israeli ambassador to the Holy See downplayed the severity of attacks on Taybeh. Christian leaders in Taybeh seek action.
SourcesCatholic News Agency
- 57 discussCatholic Life10h ago
CathNews Australia
Spanish Catholics welcome new public interest in St John of the Cross on the twin anniversary of his canonisation and proclamation as a doctor of the Church. The saint was canonised in 1726 and proclaimed a doctor of the Church on August 24, 1926.
SourcesCathNews Australia
- 58 discussDioceses10h ago
The Tablet
Speyer Diocese is facing decline. The diocese was erected in the fourth century. Speyer is a charming city on the Rhine River.
SourcesThe Tablet
- 60 discussLife & Family10h ago
Catholic News Agency
US Bishops warn that inflexible vetting rules could bar eligible family members from taking in migrant kids. The rules could prolong children's custody stays beyond the nearly 190-day fiscal 2026 average.
SourcesCatholic News Agency
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