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  1. 01
    Cardinal Angelo Bagnasco says we are facing a new spring
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h 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

  2. 02
    Pope Leo XIV holds General Audience
    discussLiturgyUpdated1h ago

    Pope Leo XIV held a General Audience in the Vatican Basilica, where he continued his cycle of catechesis on the documents of the Second Vatican Council, focusing on the Constitution…

    10 sources21 reportsThe Holy SeeHoly See Press Office

    Pope Leo XIV held a General Audience in the Vatican Basilica, where he continued his cycle of catechesis on the documents of the Second Vatican Council, focusing on the Constitution Sacrosanctum Concilium. He reflected on the reasons why the Council Fathers sought to promote a reform of the liturgy. The Pope also addressed special greetings to the faithful present and concluded the audience with the recitation of the Pater Noster and the Apostolic Blessing.

    SourcesThe Holy SeeHoly See Press Office

  3. 03
    Pope Leone XIV recalls Voti di Jasna Góra
    discussVaticanUpdated2h ago

    Pope Leone XIV recalled the Voti di Jasna Góra during his general audience.

    2 sourcesVatican NewsL'Osservatore Romano

    Pope Leone XIV recalled the Voti di Jasna Góra during his general audience. The Voti di Jasna Góra were written 70 years ago by Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński. The Pope emphasized the commitment to justice and fraternity.

    SourcesVatican NewsL'Osservatore Romano

  4. 04
    Pope Leo XIV says faithful's participation in liturgy cannot be passive
    discussLiturgyNew1h ago

    The Pope made the statement during his general audience talk in St. Peter's Basilica.

    6 sourcesUSCCB NewsVatican NewsCatholic Review+3

    The Pope made the statement during his general audience talk in St. Peter's Basilica. The talk focused on the constitution on the sacred liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium.

    SourcesUSCCB NewsVatican NewsCatholic ReviewOSV NewsThe Catholic SunRome Reports

  5. 05
    During spiritual retreats, Chinese priests and religious sisters offer prayer and fasting for the sick and study the Encyclical “Magnifica humanitas”
    discussBishopsNew2h ago
    Agenzia Fides

    SourcesAgenzia Fides

  6. 06
    Pope Leo XIV receives Lutheran bishops from Norway
    discussBishopsUpdated2h ago

    Pope Leo XIV received a delegation of Lutheran bishops from Norway in the Vatican.

    6 sources9 reportsHoly See Press OfficeThe Holy SeeVatican News+1

    Pope Leo XIV received a delegation of Lutheran bishops from Norway in the Vatican. He expressed gratitude for their visit and emphasized the need for reconciliation and fraternity. The Pope also highlighted the importance of seeking concrete paths of reconciliation and of fraternity.

    SourcesHoly See Press OfficeThe Holy SeeVatican NewsDiocese of São José dos Campos

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  1. Africa The Southern Cross · ACI Africa · Vatican News
    1. Notre-Dame du Cap shrine in Canada
    2. Priest greets congregation at Mass
    3. Thirteen Pilgrimage Sites in Nigerian Diocese Designated for Franciscan Special Jubilee Year Celebrations
  2. America The Monitor · The Tablet
    1. Season of Creation to open with Bishop’s Mass in beach chapel, other celebrations
    2. The Growth & Vibrancy of Catholicism
    3. Cleaning up Clutter: A Summer Project
  3. Asia LiCAS News
    1. Free eye surgery campaign reaches underserved communities in eastern Indonesia
    2. Northeast Catholic schools mark decade of moral formation in Thailand
    3. SPOTLIGHT: Hope to Ride, Ride to Hope
  4. Europe Aleteia · cath.ch · Vatican News
    1. Pope receives Bernard Arnault at Castel Gandolfo
    2. Nepal hit by floods, 17 dead, 380 missing
    3. Abp Wojciech Polak leads Mass on 70th anniversary of Jasnogórskie Śluby Narodu
  5. Oceania The Catholic Weekly · Catholic Outlook
    1. The green shoots of a Christian revival in Europe
    2. Simplicity September calls Catholics back to basics
    3. Henry Lawson’s bush stories teach AFL respect

Wednesday, August 26

55 stories · 13 corroborated
  1. 01
    Amy Nash finds healing in Sacred Heart of Jesus
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago

    Amy Nash and her three children find healing in Sacred Heart of Jesus after the death of her husband and their father.

    3 sourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun

    Amy Nash and her three children find healing in Sacred Heart of Jesus after the death of her husband and their father. The family copes with the loss after a battle with cancer.

    SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun

  2. 02
    Pope receives Bernard Arnault at Castel Gandolfo
    discussVaticanNew42m ago

    Pope Léon XIV received Bernard Arnault, president of LVMH, with his family at Castel Gandolfo.

    2 sourcesAleteiacath.ch

    Pope Léon XIV received Bernard Arnault, president of LVMH, with his family at Castel Gandolfo. The Vatican confirmed the meeting took place on August 25. Arnault mentioned his group's contribution to the reconstruction of Notre-Dame de Paris.

    SourcesAleteiacath.ch

  3. 03
    Nepal hit by floods, 17 dead, 380 missing
    discussCultureNew1h ago
    3 sources4 reportsVatican NewsLa CroixGość Niedzielny

    SourcesVatican NewsLa CroixGość Niedzielny

  4. 04
    Abp Wojciech Polak leads Mass on 70th anniversary of Jasnogórskie Śluby Narodu
    discussBishopsNew1m ago

    Abp Wojciech Polak led a Mass on the 70th anniversary of Jasnogórskie Śluby Narodu.

    5 sourcesKonferencja 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

  5. 05
    Pope León XIV rejects liturgical abuses
    discussLiturgyNew1h ago

    Pope León XIV said understanding Vatican II reform should lead to rejecting liturgical abuses.

    2 sourcescath.chAleteia

    Pope León XIV said understanding Vatican II reform should lead to rejecting liturgical abuses. He spoke during the general audience on August 26, 2026, at the Basilica of St. Peter.

    Sourcescath.chAleteia

  6. 06
    Bishop Michael T.T. Castori, SJ delivers homily
    discussBishopsNew2h ago

    Bishop Michael T.T. Castori, SJ delivers homily at Sacred Hearts Mission Church, Kapalua.

    2 sourcesHawaii Catholic HeraldDiocese of Kilmore

    Bishop Michael T.T. Castori, SJ delivers homily at Sacred Hearts Mission Church, Kapalua. Bishop's homily marks 200th anniversary of St. Patrick's Church, Maudabawn.

    SourcesHawaii Catholic HeraldDiocese of Kilmore

  7. 07
    Pope Leo XIV explains reasons for Vatican II liturgical reform
    discussLiturgyUpdated1h ago

    Pope Leo XIV explained the reasons for the Vatican II liturgical reform in his general audience on August 26.

    10 sources15 reportsVatican NewsAgenzia SIRDiocese of Hallam

    Pope Leo XIV explained the reasons for the Vatican II liturgical reform in his general audience on August 26. He focused on the 1963 Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium. The Pope emphasized that the liturgical reform aimed to make the faithful active participants in the liturgy, rather than passive observers.

    SourcesVatican NewsAgenzia SIRDiocese of Hallam

  8. 08
    Pope León XIV defends Vatican II liturgical reform
    discussLiturgyUpdated27m ago

    Pope León XIV defended the liturgical reform of Vatican II, stating it is part of the Church's living tradition.

    8 sources12 reportsVatican NewsDiocese of Milano

    Pope León XIV defended the liturgical reform of Vatican II, stating it is part of the Church's living tradition. He emphasized the importance of active participation by the faithful in the liturgy. The Pope's comments were made during his general audience on August 26.

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Milano

  9. 09
    Theologian Hildegund Keul warns of AfD pressure on churches
    discussChurch & StateNew1h ago

    Theologian Hildegund Keul warns that an AfD state government in Saxony-Anhalt could pressure churches to self-liquidate.

    2 sourcesVatican NewsDOMRADIO.DE

    Theologian Hildegund Keul warns that an AfD state government in Saxony-Anhalt could pressure churches to self-liquidate. Keul analyzes the party's influence on churches.

    SourcesVatican NewsDOMRADIO.DE

  10. 10
    Pope Leo XIV says Holy Spirit is light to shine daily
    discussVaticanNew1h ago

    Pope Leo XIV told recently-confirmed young people that the Holy Spirit is a light to let shine each day.

    3 sources6 reportsVatican NewsDiocese of HallamTK KBS

    Pope Leo XIV told recently-confirmed young people that the Holy Spirit is a light to let shine each day. He recalled that the Church commemorates Saints Augustine and Monica this week. The Pope spoke at his weekly General Audience.

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of HallamTK KBS

  11. 11
    Pope greets Polish pilgrims at Jasna Góra
    discussBishopsUpdated1h ago

    Pope greets Polish pilgrims at Jasna Góra, where the Jasnogórskie Śluby Narodu are being renewed 70 years after the historic event of 1956.

    4 sources7 reportsOpokaVatican NewsKonferencja Episkopatu Polski

    Pope greets Polish pilgrims at Jasna Góra, where the Jasnogórskie Śluby Narodu are being renewed 70 years after the historic event of 1956. The Pope encourages the program of moral renewal to be an inspiration for building justice and brotherhood.

    SourcesOpokaVatican NewsKonferencja Episkopatu Polski

  12. 12
    Pope Leo XIV encourages Christians to seek communion and foster peace
    discussVaticanUpdated1h ago

    Pope Leo XIV met with Lutheran bishops from Norway and encouraged all Christians to work together to promote peace and justice.

    4 sources6 reportsVatican NewsDiocese of HallamDiocese of Skopje+1

    Pope Leo XIV met with Lutheran bishops from Norway and encouraged all Christians to work together to promote peace and justice. He emphasized the importance of seeking communion and fostering peace in turbulent times.

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of HallamDiocese of SkopjeTK KBS

  13. 13
    Bishop Pavlo Honcharuk speaks at Rimini meeting
    discussBishopsUpdated4h ago

    Bishop Pavlo Honcharuk of Kharkiv-Zaporizhzhia spoke at the Rimini meeting.

    2 sourcesAgenzia SIRVatican News

    Bishop Pavlo Honcharuk of Kharkiv-Zaporizhzhia spoke at the Rimini meeting. He said that hatred kills the one who hates, and that love is the strength that makes them defend life. He also spoke about the daily life of a people who have been living with war for years.

    SourcesAgenzia SIRVatican News

  14. 14
    Suore Francescane Figlie dei Sacri Cuori di Gesè e Maria announce Season of Creation 2026
    discussCatholic LifeNew11m 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

  15. 15
    Season of Creation to open with Bishop’s Mass in beach chapel, other celebrations
    discussVaticanNew14m ago
    The Monitor

    SourcesThe Monitor

  16. 16
    Orari Messa Prima Settimana Settembre
    discussCatholic LifeNew47m ago
    9 reportsSuore dell'Adorazione del Preziosissimo Sangue

    SourcesSuore dell'Adorazione del Preziosissimo Sangue

  17. 17
    The Growth & Vibrancy of Catholicism
    discussBishopsNew34m ago
    The Tablet

    SourcesThe Tablet

  18. 18
    Cleaning up Clutter: A Summer Project
    discussCatholic LifeNew54m ago
    The Tablet

    SourcesThe Tablet

  19. 19
    Inspired by Her Life and Legacy, Brother McGrath Tells Sister Thea Bowman’s Story Through Art
    discussCultureNew1h ago
    The Tablet

    SourcesThe Tablet

  20. 20
    Federico Gardella premieres opera in Spoleto
    discussCultureNew1h 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

  21. 21
    A Circle Whose Center Is Everywhere
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    Franciscan Media

    SourcesFranciscan Media

  22. 22
    Pope Leo XIV recalls Poland’s vows to Mary
    discussVaticanNew1h ago

    Pope Leo XIV greeted Polish pilgrims renewing the Jasna Góra Vows of the Polish Nation.

    Vatican News

    Pope Leo XIV greeted Polish pilgrims renewing the Jasna Góra Vows of the Polish Nation. The vows were first made in 1956. The Pope said the vows’ call for moral renewal remains relevant today.

    SourcesVatican News

  23. 23
    SMMP welcomes 2 Indonesian trainees
    discussReligious OrdersNew2h ago
    Suore di S. Maria Maddalena Postel

    They will learn at Haus Maria Regina and Gesundheitsakademie SMMP in Geseke.

    SourcesSuore di S. Maria Maddalena Postel

  24. 24
    What does the Catholic church teach about LGBTQ+ people?
    discussCultureNew1h ago
    U.S. Catholic

    SourcesU.S. Catholic

  25. 25
    Archbishop William E. Lori appoints Darron Woodus as delegate for Black Catholics
    discussDiocesesNew2h 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

  26. 26
    Polish bishops demand full return of religion classes ahead of school year
    discussEducationNew2h ago
    Catholic News Agency

    SourcesCatholic News Agency

  27. 27
    ‘A Better Way Forward’: Scholars Gather to Reclaim the Origins of the Women’s Movement
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    National Catholic Register

    SourcesNational Catholic Register

  28. 28
    The President of the Bishops’ Conference reiterates the Catholic Church’s teaching on the veneration of relics: “It is not worship, but veneration”
    discussVaticanNew2h ago
    Agenzia Fides

    SourcesAgenzia Fides

  29. 29
    Pope meets 350 pilgrims from Senegal
    discussVaticanNew2h ago

    Pope meets pilgrims from Senegal and confirmation candidates from Diocese of Chiavari.

    Vatican News

    Pope meets pilgrims from Senegal and confirmation candidates from Diocese of Chiavari. The pilgrims will visit Assisi, Lourdes, Santiago de Compostela and Fátima. The confirmation candidates are from the Diocese of Chiavari.

    SourcesVatican News

  30. 30
    Hope flourishes in a time of trial: new priests, deacons, religious sisters and a bishop for the Church in Myanmar
    discussBishopsNew3h ago
    Agenzia Fides

    SourcesAgenzia Fides

  31. 31
    Marian Fathers make first vows
    discussReligious OrdersNew3h ago
    Congregazione dei Chierici Mariani dell'Immacolata Concezione della B. V. M.

    Five Marian novices made first vows of chastity, poverty, and obedience. The vows were made before Fr. Joseph G. Roesch. The event took place at the National Shrine of Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, MA.

    SourcesCongregazione dei Chierici Mariani dell'Immacolata Concezione della B. V. M.

  32. 32
    Lourdes hosts Islamic-Christian pilgrimage
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    FSSPX.News

    Lourdes hosted an Islamic-Christian pilgrimage. Mgr Jean-Marc Micas attended. The pilgrimage lasted four days.

    SourcesFSSPX.News

  33. 33
    Dom Anuar Battisti writes about Santa Mônica
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    CNBBPerspective

    Dom Anuar Battisti, Archbishop Emeritus of Maringá, writes about Santa Mônica. He reflects on the importance of perseverance and faith.

    SourcesCNBB

  34. 34
    Filipinos are the unusual Catholic majority in Asia
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    Aleteia

    SourcesAleteia

  35. 35
    Vatican hosts international conference on faith response to substance abuse
    discussVaticanNew3h ago

    The Vatican is hosting an international conference on the faith response to substance abuse and youth recruitment by criminal organizations.

    Vatican News

    The Vatican is hosting an international conference on the faith response to substance abuse and youth recruitment by criminal organizations. Experts from Latin America, Africa, Asia, and Europe are attending. The conference aims to address the problem of substance abuse and transform communities into educational places.

    SourcesVatican News

  36. 36
    Eyewitness Accounts of Liturgical Life Before and After the Council
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    New Liturgical Movement

    SourcesNew Liturgical Movement

  37. 37
    Solovyov, Tolkien, and the Antichrist
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    OnePeterFive

    SourcesOnePeterFive

  38. 38
    Hawaii Catholic Herald reports school closures
    discussEducationNew4h ago
    Hawaii Catholic Herald

    Hawaii Catholic Herald reports that parents received notifications about school closures due to tropical cyclone Lala. The storm caused strong winds, heavy downpours, and powerful storm surges.

    SourcesHawaii Catholic Herald

  39. 39
    Facing a ‘long journey’ of recovery, together
    discussDiocesesNew4h ago
    Hawaii Catholic Herald

    SourcesHawaii Catholic Herald

  40. 40
    Bishop Michael T.T. Castori, SJ celebrates Mass of the Holy Spirit
    discussEducationNew4h ago
    Hawaii Catholic Herald

    Bishop Michael T.T. Castori, SJ, celebrated the Mass of the Holy Spirit in Kaneohe, Hawaii, to mark the start of the academic year. He was joined by Bishop Emeritus Larry Silva. The liturgy was held at St. Ann Church.

    SourcesHawaii Catholic Herald

  41. 41
    Official notices: Aug. 28, 2026
    discussBishopsNew4h ago
    Hawaii Catholic Herald

    SourcesHawaii Catholic Herald

  42. 42
    Talk Story: Helping ‘even just one’ person in need
    discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
    Hawaii Catholic Herald

    SourcesHawaii Catholic Herald

  43. 43
    Irwin and Irene Lee guide people to Catholic faith
    discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
    Hawaii Catholic Herald

    Irwin and Irene Lee joined the Catholic faith at different times and now work as OCIA catechists at Sacred Heart Church in Honolulu. They provide knowledge about the faith to those beginning their journey into the church. The couple works together to guide people on the path to Catholic faith.

    SourcesHawaii Catholic Herald

  44. 44
    Catholic Stewardship Consultants promote Liturgy of the Hours
    discussLiturgyNew4h ago
    Hawaii Catholic Herald

    Catholic Stewardship Consultants promote the Liturgy of the Hours as a means to center the day on Christ and sanctify it. The Liturgy of the Hours helps to focus on and honor Christ.

    SourcesHawaii Catholic Herald

  45. 45
    St. Catherine of Alexandria Parish celebrates couple's 68 years of marriage
    discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
    Hawaii Catholic Herald

    St. Catherine of Alexandria Parish in Kapaa, Kauai, celebrated Donald and Loretta Boro's 68th wedding anniversary during the 7 a.m. Mass on Aug. 16. The couple, from St. Sylvester Church in Kilauea, were surrounded by love despite stormy conditions. The parish congratulated the couple on their milestone anniversary.

    SourcesHawaii Catholic Herald

  46. 46
    Sacred Hearts Academy expands preschool
    discussEducationNew4h ago
    Hawaii Catholic Herald

    Sacred Hearts Academy adds preschool learning space. The Clarence T.C. Ching Junior Innovation Center was blessed by Sacred Hearts Father Jeremy Sabugo.

    SourcesHawaii Catholic Herald

  47. 47
    Joseph Dutton Guild honors Servant of God Joseph Dutton
    discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
    Hawaii Catholic Herald

    The Joseph Dutton Guild of the Diocese of Honolulu distributed prayer cards and medals honoring Servant of God Joseph Dutton at the Saints of America celebration. The event took place at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion in Champion, Wisconsin.

    SourcesHawaii Catholic Herald

  48. 48
    Catholic Engaged Encounter holds convention
    discussLife & FamilyNew4h ago
    Hawaii Catholic Herald

    Catholic Engaged Encounter community members gathered in Atlanta, Georgia, for a national convention. The convention theme was 'LOVE (Living Our Vows Everyday)'.

    SourcesHawaii Catholic Herald

  49. 49
    Starting Seven: August 26, 2026
    discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
    The Pillar

    SourcesThe Pillar

  50. 50
    Diocese in Brazil to become 36th consecrated to St. Michael the Archangel
    discussBishopsNew4h ago
    Catholic News Agency

    SourcesCatholic News Agency

  51. 51
    Caritas Italiana holds seminar on building plural identities for peace
    discussCultureNew5h ago
    Caritas Italiana

    Caritas Italiana and CEI organize seminar on building plural identities for peace. The seminar will take place from September 7-9.

    SourcesCaritas Italiana

  52. 52
    The Best Film Ever?
    discussCultureNew4h ago
    National Catholic Register

    SourcesNational Catholic Register

  53. 53
    The green shoots of a Christian revival in Europe
    discussCatholic LifeNew5h ago
    The Catholic Weekly

    SourcesThe Catholic Weekly

  54. 54
    Simplicity September calls Catholics back to basics
    discussCatholic LifeNew5h ago
    The Catholic Weekly

    SourcesThe Catholic Weekly

  55. 55
    ‘This Birth Season of Decease’: Joy, Loss, and the Immaculate Heart
    discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
    Word on Fire

    SourcesWord on Fire

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