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Pope Leo XIV says singing and playing music during the liturgy is an integral part of the celebration.
Pope Leo XIV says singing and playing music during the liturgy is an integral part of the celebration. He emphasizes that sacred music must be dignified, reflecting the mystery being celebrated. The pope notes that singing and playing a musical instrument are acts of prayer.
SourcesL'Osservatore RomanoDiocese of ScrantonArchdiocese of Miami
Pope Leão XIV will visit Rimini on August 22.
Pope Leão XIV will visit Rimini on August 22. Bishop Nicolò Anselmi hopes the visit will inspire young people to do good. The Pope will attend the Rimini Meeting, meet with the poor and sick, and celebrate Mass at the port.
SourcesVatican NewsCanção Nova
Father Robert Goessens, a Belgian missionary, died in Japan at 97.
Father Robert Goessens, a Belgian missionary, died in Japan at 97. He was part of the first group of CICM missionaries to arrive in Ulaanbaatar in 1992. Goessens established the mission and worked in social services and child welfare.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
Pope Leo XIV met with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun at the Apostolic Palace.
Pope Leo XIV met with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun at the Apostolic Palace. The meeting focused on challenges facing Lebanon and the implementation of the Trilateral Framework Agreement. Aoun also met with Vatican diplomats and Cardinal Pietro Parolin.
SourcesL'Osservatore RomanoReligión DigitalNational Catholic ReporterCatholic World Report
Pope Leo XIV has published a message for the 11th World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, to be celebrated on September 1, 2026.
Pope Leo XIV has published a message for the 11th World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, to be celebrated on September 1, 2026. The message emphasizes the need for inner conversion and a return to God in order to heal the wounds of war and promote peace. The Pope also highlights the interconnectedness of war, environmental degradation, and poverty.
Ecuador has declared three days of national mourning for the death of intelligence chief Michele Sensi-Contugi, who died in a helicopter crash in Kenya.
Ecuador has declared three days of national mourning for the death of intelligence chief Michele Sensi-Contugi, who died in a helicopter crash in Kenya. Sensi-Contugi was one of President Daniel Noboa's closest aides and had headed the National Intelligence Center since January 2024. The crash also killed his wife and five other people.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
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The Arizona Supreme Court has issued a unanimous decision setting precedent for what qualifies as confession.
The Arizona Supreme Court has issued a unanimous decision setting precedent for what qualifies as confession. The ruling could impact how courts view priest-penitent privilege in the future. The court's decision was made on August 12.
SourcesOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun
Archbishop Visvaldas Kolbakas, papal nuncio to Ukraine, says prayer sustains him amid Russia's attacks.
Archbishop Visvaldas Kolbakas, papal nuncio to Ukraine, says prayer sustains him amid Russia's attacks. He shares his experience with OSV News and The Catholic Sun. Prayer is his number one weapon against Russian aggression.
SourcesOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun
Bishop Jean-Marc Micas of the Diocese of Tarbes and Lourdes says the shrine will cover all mosaics created by Marko Rupnik ahead of Pope Leo's visit to France.
Bishop Jean-Marc Micas of the Diocese of Tarbes and Lourdes says the shrine will cover all mosaics created by Marko Rupnik ahead of Pope Leo's visit to France. The bishop stated that his role is to ensure the shrine welcomes everyone, especially those who are suffering. The mosaics are located on the facade of the lower basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary.
SourcesAngelus NewsCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterACI PrensaACI DigitalVida Nueva
Catholic bishops in India reject claims of a Christian conspiracy over a funds bill.
Catholic bishops in India reject claims of a Christian conspiracy over a funds bill. A senior official challenged critics to prove allegations. The bill tightens controls on foreign donations.
SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report
Pope Leo XIV says conversion of heart is needed to end wars and heal the Earth.
Pope Leo XIV says conversion of heart is needed to end wars and heal the Earth. He made the statement in his message for the 2026 World Day of Prayer for Creation. The pope linked war and environmental destruction to a moral crisis in the human heart.
SourcesCatholic ReviewOSV NewsThe Catholic SunNational Catholic ReporterAmerica
The Archdiocese of Bogotá has launched a five-day pastoral mission to cities in Colombia devastated by the Aug. 10 earthquake.
The Archdiocese of Bogotá has launched a five-day pastoral mission to cities in Colombia devastated by the Aug. 10 earthquake. Dozens of clergy are providing spiritual assistance to people living in affected cities. The mission is led by Cardinal Luis José Rueda Aparicio.
SourcesCatholic ReviewOSV NewsThe Catholic SunThe Catholic RegisterNational Catholic ReporterThe Monitor
The Archdiocese will hold a Mass and Rosary on 21st August 2026 at 9:30am. The event will include prayer for spiritual communion.
SourcesKnisja Maltija
Knisja Maltija publishes Gospel of the day for 21st August. Readings include Ezekiel 37:1-14 and Matthew 22:34-40.
SourcesKnisja Maltija
Our Lady of Grace in Edina hosted An Evening with Annunciation Parents: Faith, Hope and Resilience. The church was packed during Mass. Many guests attended the event.
SourcesThe Catholic Spirit
Decenas de vecinos del barrio granadino del Zaidín han decidido pasar la noche a la intemperie en las instalaciones deportivas de la casa salesiana y en la explanada del campo de fútbol. El miedo a regresar a sus viviendas debido a las grietas provocadas por los recientes seísmos.
SourcesVida Nueva
The Massachusetts high court has ruled against saints statues. The ruling was made by the high court in Massachusetts.
SourcesNational Catholic Register
The All India Catholic Union will confer its Special Recognition Award on Elizabeth D. Antony for her commitment to community healthcare. Antony serves as a healthcare worker. The award will be given on August 22.
SourcesMatters India
The Congregazione dei Figli dell’Immacolata Concezione marks 45 years of activity at CSG. The house on the mountain of Cuglieri has been dedicated to hosting boys and young people for Christian life experiences, training, school camps and educational activities since 1981.
The Office of Catholic Education announced that James J. Molnar will transition to a part-time role and Jessa Lodovici will succeed him as HR Director. Molnar will start a part-time leadership development role on Oct. 1.
SourcesCatholicPhilly
Gary Brunner sells 2 cremation niches at St. Adalbert Cemetery in Milwaukee. Niches are side-by-side, top location. Owners are from Florida.
SourcesCatholic Herald
Seller offers 10 adjacent burial plots at Holy Cross for $22,000. The plots are in Block 8, Section 46B. Monument privilege is included.
SourcesCatholic Herald
Seniors serve as altar servers at St. Steven’s Catholic Church and St. Mary Magdalene in Arizona. They expressed joy in the ministry. The Diocese of Phoenix has altar servers of all ages.
SourcesThe Catholic Sun
Bishop McHugh has named Carolyn Fries as the new principal. Fries was considering leaving her post as principal of North Georgetown Elementary School. She felt a calling after visiting the National Shrine of St. John Neumann.
SourcesCatholic Star Herald
Fr. Ricky Manalo spoke with The Good Newsroom about the 60th World Day of Peace theme. He is the author of the upcoming "Catholic Handbook on A.I.".
SourcesCatholic New York
Kenya’s Catholic Bishops have launched a 10-year strategic plan to strengthen the Church’s response to social challenges. The plan aims to address unemployment, inequality, climate change, and governance concerns. It was launched at Donum Dei Roussel House in Nairobi.
SourcesACI Africa
Irish missionary Fr. Thomas McGrath has hailed the growth of St. Joseph’s Luanda Parish in Kenya. The parish has undergone significant transformation since his arrival in 1998. Fr. McGrath returned to the parish for the priestly ordination of Fr. Joseph Ochieng Okoth.
SourcesACI Africa
The bishop will visit Cathedral Kitchen in Camden and install Father James King as pastor of Saint Mary of Mount Carmel Parish in Hammonton. The installation Mass will be held at Saint Joseph Church.
SourcesCatholic Star Herald
Sister Therese Michelle Destefano, SSJ, died at 83. She died at Saint Joseph Villa.
SourcesCatholicPhilly
Pope Leo XIV has articulated a vision for peace through human dignity as wars multiply and the post-World War II order frays. He greeted people during his second apostolic journey. The Pope rode in a golf cart among the faithful at Louis II Stadium in Monte Carlo, Monaco.
SourcesThe Monitor
St. Lawrence Seminary High School renews $8,000 scholarship program for 2027-28 academic year. The program provides a merit-based scholarship.
SourcesCatholic Herald
Seminarians from Mount St. Mary's Seminary won medals at the Flying Pig Marathon. The event took place in 2026.
SourcesThe Catholic Telegraph
Santa Hildegarda de Bingen was a medieval nun who had visions, wrote about faith, nature and medicine, composed music and preached publicly. She was proclaimed Doctor of the Church.
SourcesDesde la Fe
Tom Mlada starts as president of Pius XI Catholic High School. He brings varied experience to the role. Mlada sees his past roles as part of his path to the presidency.
SourcesCatholic Herald
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa visited Ospedale Cardinal Panico in Tricase. The visit was a day of great grace and joy for the community.
Ternyák Csaba egri érsek szentmisét mutatott be az egri bazilikában. A szentmise alatt megáldotta az új kenyeret.
SourcesMagyar Kurír
John Cardinal O’Connor School introduces a two-pathway model for students with learning differences. The school will have a Literacy and Language Academy and a Social Communication Center. An open house is set for Aug. 23.
SourcesCatholic New York
Archbishop William E. Lori has appointed Conventual Franciscan Father Donald Grzymski as the new associate eastern vicar of the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Father Grzymski will succeed Monsignor Jay O’Connor. The transition is set to take place next year.
SourcesCatholic Review
The film Cristiada will be re-released in 200 Cinépolis theaters across Mexico. The film is about the Cristera War.
SourcesDesde la Fe
Ross Douthat is criticized for taking a side in hyper-polarized politics. Religious communities should not align with either side.
SourcesReligion News Service
An artist has restored a stained-glass window at St. Edmund the Martyr Church in Queens. The window depicts the Blessed Mother. The restoration was done after a fire.
SourcesThe Tablet
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