Pope Leo XIV addressed Italian pilgrims at his Wednesday General Audience. He told recently-confirmed young people the Holy Spirit is a light to shine each day. The Church commemorates Saints Augustine and Monica this week.
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Vatican News · Diocese of Hallam · Holy See Press Office · The Holy See- 01 discussVaticanNew1h ago
Pope Leo XIV addressed Italian pilgrims at his Wednesday General Audience.
2 sources·Vatican NewsDiocese of Hallam
- 02 discussBishopsNew1h ago
Pope Leo XIV received the bishops of the Lutheran Church of Norway in audience.
3 sources·5 reports·Holy See Press OfficeThe Holy SeeVatican News
Pope Leo XIV received the bishops of the Lutheran Church of Norway in audience. 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.
- 05 discussLiturgyNew35m ago
Pope Leo XIV reflects on the Second Vatican Council's decision to promote liturgical reform.
5 sources·7 reports·Vatican NewsAgenzia SIRDiocese of Hallam+1
Pope Leo XIV reflects on the Second Vatican Council's decision to promote liturgical reform. He focuses on the 1963 Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium. The Pope explains that the liturgical reform aimed to make the faithful active participants, not mute spectators.
- 06 discussLiturgyNew48m ago
Pope Leo XIV held a General Audience on August 26, 2026, where he discussed the liturgical reform and the Constitution Sacrosanctum Concilium.
5 sources·14 reports·The Holy SeeHoly See Press Office
Pope Leo XIV held a General Audience on August 26, 2026, where he discussed the liturgical reform and the Constitution Sacrosanctum Concilium. He emphasized the importance of active participation in the liturgy and the need for the faithful to understand the rites and prayers. The Pope also greeted pilgrims from various countries and encouraged them to participate in the liturgy with devotion and full collaboration.
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Wednesday, August 26
38 stories · 4 corroborated- 01 discussVaticanNew1m ago
Pope Leon XIV joins ceremony at Jasna Góra.
4 sources·5 reports·OpokaVatican NewsKonferencja Episkopatu Polski+1
Pope Leon XIV joins ceremony at Jasna Góra. The ceremony marks 70 years since the Jasnogórskie Śluby Narodu. The Pope encourages the program of moral renewal to be an inspiration for building justice and brotherhood.
SourcesOpokaVatican NewsKonferencja Episkopatu PolskiNiedziela
- 03 discussVaticanNew1h ago
Pope Leo XIV met with Lutheran Bishops from Norway and encouraged all Christians to work together to promote peace and justice.
2 sources·3 reports·Vatican NewsDiocese of Hallam
Pope Leo XIV met with Lutheran Bishops from Norway and encouraged all Christians to work together to promote peace and justice. The meeting aimed to foster communion and peace among Christians. The Pope's message emphasized the importance of unity in turbulent times.
- 15 discussVaticanNew1h ago
Pope Leo XIV received Lutheran visitors from Norway at the Vatican.
Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV received Lutheran visitors from Norway at the Vatican. He said the world is going through a turbulent time.
SourcesVatican News
- 17 discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
Jesuits Global
Jesuits Global publishes report on empowering tribal communities through producer organizations. The report aims to cultivate hope.
SourcesJesuits Global
- 19 discussBishopsNew2h ago
Agenzia SIR
Bishop Pavlo Honcharuk of Kharkiv-Zaporizhzhia spoke at the Rimini Meeting. He shared his testimony on the war in Ukraine. He emphasized the importance of love and defense of life.
SourcesAgenzia SIR
- 20 discussBishopsNew2h ago
Konferencja Episkopatu Polski
The Polish Episcopal Conference issued a decree on requirements for candidates for the permanent ministry of catechist. The decree will come into effect on September 18, 2026. Abp Tadeusz Wojda SAC promulgated the decree.
- 22 discussCultureNew1h ago
The Catholic Weekly·Perspective
Henry Lawson’s bush stories offer lessons in respect and restraint for modern athletes. Modern media scandals highlight a collapse of traditional virtues.
SourcesThe Catholic Weekly
- 24 discussCultureNew3h ago
Agenzia SIR
The professor at Università Federico II di Napoli suggests the children of Gaza for the Nobel Peace Prize 2026. The Nobel Prize rules allow a university professor to nominate someone.
SourcesAgenzia SIR
- 25 discussChurch & StateNew3h ago
Agenzia SIR
Russia has launched a special operation in Ukraine. The operation has been ongoing for 54 months. Ukraine has been under attack.
SourcesAgenzia SIR
- 31 discussCultureNew3h ago
DOMRADIO.DE
The new Dommuseum "Paulus" in Münster opens Thursday. The Münster Domschatz was stored in Köln for nine years due to defects in the old Domschatzkammer. The new museum presents the treasures in a completely new form. Admission is free.
SourcesDOMRADIO.DE
- 33 discussCultureNew3h ago
La Croix
La Croix welcomes new columnists and returns several faithful columnists. They will provide their unique perspective on current events and major issues. La Croix L'Hebdo launches a new section, 'Foi d'électeur !', focused on the presidential election.
SourcesLa Croix
- 36 discussLiturgyNew3h ago
The Catholic Sun
Fr. Paul Sullivan discusses what to do if you forget to confess a sin. He joins the episode of "Now You Know".
SourcesThe Catholic Sun
- 37 discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
Magyar Kurír
Terdik János invites fathers to join the 15th pilgrimage to Máriapócs. The pilgrimage will take place from October 9-11. Participants will travel from Debrecen-Nyíradony-Máriapócs.
SourcesMagyar Kurír
- 38 discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
RKKerk.nl·Perspective
The Catholic Church in the Netherlands publishes a column about believing in young people. The column discusses the challenges faced by the Church in the Netherlands. The Church is discovering how to be a smaller but still inspiring community.
SourcesRKKerk.nl
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