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Vatican News · Agenzia Fides · Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference · Archdiocese of Pretoria- 02 discussChurch & State23h ago
War in Sudan intensifies, with fighting in El Obeid and Blue Nile.
2 sources·Agenzia FidesVatican News
War in Sudan intensifies, with fighting in El Obeid and Blue Nile. Pope Leo XIV expresses concern. Civilians are affected by drone strikes.
SourcesAgenzia FidesVatican News
- 03 discussLiturgyNew57m ago
The Pope continued his catechesis series on Sacrosanctum Concilium, focusing on the liturgical year.
Vatican News
The Pope continued his catechesis series on Sacrosanctum Concilium, focusing on the liturgical year. He emphasized the importance of Sunday Mass for the community.
SourcesVatican News
- 04 discussBishops23h ago
The Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference released a pastoral letter on the 2026 municipal elections.
4 sources·Southern African Catholic Bishops' ConferenceArchdiocese of PretoriaArchdiocese of Cape Town+1
The Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference released a pastoral letter on the 2026 municipal elections. The letter emphasizes the importance of promoting the common good. Christian leaders in South Sudan also warned against fueling insecurity and violence during the 2026 elections.
SourcesSouthern African Catholic Bishops' ConferenceArchdiocese of PretoriaArchdiocese of Cape TownAgenzia Fides
- 05 discussVaticanNew1h ago
The Pope has appointed three new members to the Pontifical Committee for Historical Sciences.
2 sources·Vatican NewsTK KBS
The Pope has appointed three new members to the Pontifical Committee for Historical Sciences. The new members are historians Umberto Longo, Francesco Cesareo, and Anna Barańska. They are affiliated with institutions in Italy, USA, and Poland.
SourcesVatican NewsTK KBS
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Thursday, August 13
57 stories · 17 corroborated- 01 discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
The Chicago White Sox hosted a pope-themed game, honoring Pope Leo XIV, a diehard Sox fan.
2 sources·Catholic ReviewKatholiek Nieuwsblad
The Chicago White Sox hosted a pope-themed game, honoring Pope Leo XIV, a diehard Sox fan. The stadium was sold out with nearly 40,000 attendees. The event featured custom-designed mitre-style hats.
- 02 discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
Archbishop Martins comforts mourners.
10 sources·Diocese of IdahDiocese of MaiduguriDiocese of Lafia+3
Archbishop Martins comforts mourners. He says Christian grief holds pain and hope together. No other details are given.
SourcesDiocese of IdahDiocese of MaiduguriDiocese of LafiaDiocese of KontagoraDiocese of Katsina-AlaDiocese of Pankshin
- 03 discussBishopsNew3h ago
Archbishop Alfred Adewale Martins of Lagos offered a message of hope at a Vigil Mass in Benin-City.
10 sources·Diocese of IdahDiocese of MaiduguriDiocese of Lafia+3
Archbishop Alfred Adewale Martins of Lagos offered a message of hope at a Vigil Mass in Benin-City. The Mass honored the memory of a late bishop. Clergy, religious, and lay faithful attended.
SourcesDiocese of IdahDiocese of MaiduguriDiocese of LafiaDiocese of KontagoraDiocese of Katsina-AlaDiocese of Pankshin
- 04 discussVaticanNew1m ago
Pope Leone XIV has named three new members to the Pontifical Committee of Historical Sciences.
2 sources·3 reports·Vatican NewsNiedziela
Pope Leone XIV has named three new members to the Pontifical Committee of Historical Sciences. The new members are Umberto Longo, Francesco Cesareo, and Anna Barańska. They are historians from Italy, USA, and Poland.
SourcesVatican NewsNiedziela
- 05 discussChurch & StateNew54m ago
The UN reports that at least 437 civilians were killed in Ukraine in July.
2 sources·La CroixGość Niedzielny
The UN reports that at least 437 civilians were killed in Ukraine in July. This is the highest monthly toll since March 2022. 2610 civilians were also injured.
SourcesLa CroixGość Niedzielny
- 06 discussCultureNew2h ago
Burgas, a Bulgarian city, has been selected to host the 71st Eurovision Song Contest in May 2027.
- 07 discussVaticanNew3h ago
Cardinal Carlos Castillo of Lima discusses Pope Leo XIV's upcoming Apostolic Journey to Peru.
2 sources·Vatican NewsDiocese of Hallam
Cardinal Carlos Castillo of Lima discusses Pope Leo XIV's upcoming Apostolic Journey to Peru. The Pope's visit may foster unity and peace in the country. Cardinal Castillo spoke to Vatican News.
- 08 discussReligious OrdersNew1h ago
Cáritas Diocesana de Sevilla and Cáritas Española respond to Colombia's 7.4 magnitude earthquake.
2 sources·Archdiocese of BurgosDiocese of Sevilla
Cáritas Diocesana de Sevilla and Cáritas Española respond to Colombia's 7.4 magnitude earthquake. Donations are being collected.
- 09 discussDiocesesNew3h ago
The Archdiocese of Paderborn's foundations approved 6.5 million euros in grants in 2025.
2 sources·Vatican NewsDOMRADIO.DE
The Archdiocese of Paderborn's foundations approved 6.5 million euros in grants in 2025. The funds support ongoing tasks and selected projects. Four million euros were allocated for recognition services, including for abuse processing.
SourcesVatican NewsDOMRADIO.DE
- 10 discussReligious OrdersNew1h ago
Father Benedict Chao, the world's oldest Trappist monk, died at 108.
3 sources·CBCP NewsVatican NewsAleteia
Father Benedict Chao, the world's oldest Trappist monk, died at 108. He was the last survivor of the Chinese Trappist community that endured Maoist persecution. He died at the Abbey of Our Lady of Joy on Lantau Island, Hong Kong.
SourcesCBCP NewsVatican NewsAleteia
- 11 discussDiocesesNew1h ago
The 32nd La Vang Pilgrimage takes place from August 13-15, 2026.
3 sources·Diocese of Bà RiaDiocese of KontumArchdiocese of Huê
The 32nd La Vang Pilgrimage takes place from August 13-15, 2026. The event is hosted by the Diocese of Kontum. Videos of the pilgrimage are available online.
- 13 discussReligious FreedomNew35m ago
ACN and PUC-SP have launched a new extension course on Religious Freedom.
2 sources·Vatican NewsCanção Nova
ACN and PUC-SP have launched a new extension course on Religious Freedom. The course aims to form new specialists in human rights and freedom of belief. It is a response to significant violations of religious freedom in many countries.
SourcesVatican NewsCanção Nova
- 14 discussBishopsNew1h ago
The Bishops of the Pacific region call for prudence on commercial deep-sea mining due to potential harm.
3 sources·7 reports·Vatican NewsDiocese of HallamCBCP News
The Bishops of the Pacific region call for prudence on commercial deep-sea mining due to potential harm. They emphasize that lack of scientific certainty should not lead to careless action. The bishops issued a pastoral statement on the matter.
- 15 discussReligious OrdersNew4h ago
Catholic sisters support migrants at California-Mexico border.
2 sources·National Catholic ReporterGlobal Sisters Report
Catholic sisters support migrants at California-Mexico border. US policies have emptied shelters and cut aid, leaving few groups to help. Sisters remain among the few supporters of stranded migrants.
- 16 discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
A new 55-meter Marian monument will be blessed in Konotopie, Poland.
- 18 discussCatholic LifeNew1m ago
Famiglia Cristiana
Francescano polacco San Massimiliano Kolbe was deported to Auschwitz in 1941. He offered his life for a fellow prisoner. Pope Giovanni Paolo II said his martyrdom brought victory through love and faith.
SourcesFamiglia Cristiana
- 20 discussVaticanNew25m ago
Catholic Review
Rhoda Wise, an Ohio housewife and mystic, may be declared venerable by the Church. She was a laywoman, wife, and adoptive mother. Her sainthood cause has taken a step forward.
SourcesCatholic Review
- 22 discussVaticanNew1h ago
The international summer school 'Economy of Francesco' is being held in Osnabrück and Mettingen, Germany.
Vatican News
The international summer school 'Economy of Francesco' is being held in Osnabrück and Mettingen, Germany. 35 young people from 26 countries are attending. The goal is to deepen the role of brotherhood in building a more equitable, inclusive and sustainable economy.
SourcesVatican News
- 23 discussBishopsNew1h ago
Hawaii Catholic Herald
Bishop Michael T.T. Castori, SJ, was ordained and installed at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa. He gave remarks at the conclusion of the Mass.
SourcesHawaii Catholic Herald
- 25 discussBishopsNew1h ago
Hawaii Catholic Herald
Bishop Emeritus Larry Silva gave a homily at vespers before Bishop Michael Thomas Tupou Castori's ordination. The event took place at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa in Honolulu. Bishop Silva's homily was delivered on July 27.
SourcesHawaii Catholic Herald
- 26 discussDiocesesNew1h ago
Hawaii Catholic Herald
Bishop Larry Silva presided over solemn vespers at Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa in Honolulu. The event took place on July 27, a day before Bishop Michael T.T. Castori's episcopal ordination. The service included traditional hymns and psalmodies.
SourcesHawaii Catholic Herald
- 27 discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
Hawaii Catholic Herald
Hawaii Catholic Herald encourages planning ahead with gifts to improve parishes and advance faith. Legacy Sunday aims to benefit future generations.
SourcesHawaii Catholic Herald
- 33 discussVaticanNew1h ago
Hawaii Catholic Herald
Pope Leo XIV will make his first apostolic journey to South America, visiting 10 cities in Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru. The trip is scheduled for Nov. 6-17. The Vatican announced the itinerary.
SourcesHawaii Catholic Herald
- 34 discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
A film about Maria Domenica Lazzeri was presented in Capriana, Trentino.
Vatican News
A film about Maria Domenica Lazzeri was presented in Capriana, Trentino. Lazzeri was proclaimed Venerable by Pope Francis in 2023. The film is curated by Lia and Alberto Beltrami.
SourcesVatican News
- 35 discussBishopsNew2h ago
Archbishop Luis Fernando Rodríguez Velásquez discusses the situation in the Cauca Valley after the earthquake.
Vatican News
Archbishop Luis Fernando Rodríguez Velásquez discusses the situation in the Cauca Valley after the earthquake. He thanks Pope Léon XIV for his support.
SourcesVatican News
- 36 discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
A Myanmar Jesuit views the Buddhist season of Waso as a path to dialogue and reconciliation.
Vatican News
A Myanmar Jesuit views the Buddhist season of Waso as a path to dialogue and reconciliation. The Jesuits' regional superior made the comment in conflict-torn Myanmar. This offers a shared path toward compassion.
SourcesVatican News
- 39 discussEducationNew2h ago
Catholic schools in Ituri, RDC, prepare for the new school year despite Ebola outbreak.
Vatican News
Catholic schools in Ituri, RDC, prepare for the new school year despite Ebola outbreak. The current epidemic has 4,449 confirmed cases and 2,061 deaths.
SourcesVatican News
- 40 discussReligious OrdersNew2h ago
Missionaries of Mary Queen of Heaven have worked for three decades to rescue and rehabilitate women and girls exploited in the Philippines.
Vatican News
Missionaries of Mary Queen of Heaven have worked for three decades to rescue and rehabilitate women and girls exploited in the Philippines. The congregation was founded in 1996 in the Archdiocese of Cebu. Hundreds of women have been rescued and rehabilitated.
SourcesVatican News
- 41 discussCatholic LifeNew59m ago
Catholic Review·Perspective
Ray Kim talks about the growing sports betting industry's effects on society. He discusses addiction issues with OSV News. The industry has seen significant revenue growth in six years.
SourcesCatholic Review
- 43 discussDiocesesNew2h ago
Monsignor Luis Fernando Rodríguez Velásquez is distraught over the situation in Valle del Cauca after the earthquake.
Vatican News
Monsignor Luis Fernando Rodríguez Velásquez is distraught over the situation in Valle del Cauca after the earthquake. The Church will adapt a structure to provide temporary housing for the displaced. Engineers from various ecclesial movements are studying the damage to buildings.
SourcesVatican News
- 52 discussBishopsNew3h ago
Bishop Gerhard Feige of Magdeburg Diocese speaks out against AfD.
Vatican News
Bishop Gerhard Feige of Magdeburg Diocese speaks out against AfD. The diocese seeks discourse with community and public on political developments.
SourcesVatican News
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