Pope Leo XIV reflected on the Second Vatican Council's decision to promote liturgical reform. He focused on the 1963 Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium. The Pope explained that the reform aimed to prevent the faithful from being passive spectators in the liturgy.
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Vatican News · Agenzia SIR · Diocese of Hallam · Holy See Press Office- 01 discussLiturgyNew58m ago
Pope Leo XIV reflected on the Second Vatican Council's decision to promote liturgical reform.
7 sources·11 reports·Vatican NewsAgenzia SIRDiocese of Hallam
- 02 discussBishopsNew1h ago
Pope Leo XIV received the bishops of the Lutheran Church of Norway in the Vatican Apostolic Palace.
4 sources·6 reports·Holy See Press OfficeThe Holy SeeVatican News+1
Pope Leo XIV received the bishops of the Lutheran Church of Norway in the Vatican Apostolic Palace. He delivered an address to them, discussing the challenges of the current time and the need for reconciliation and fraternity. The Pope expressed his gratitude for their presence and their shared desire to seek ways of building communion.
SourcesHoly See Press OfficeThe Holy SeeVatican NewsACI Stampa
- 05 discussVaticanNew2h ago
Pope Leo XIV addressed Italian pilgrims at his Wednesday General Audience.
2 sources·Vatican NewsDiocese of Hallam
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.
- 06 discussLiturgyNew1h ago
Pope Leo XIV held a General Audience in the Vatican Basilica, where he met with pilgrims and faithful from Italy and around the world.
5 sources·15 reports·The Holy SeeHoly See Press Office
Pope Leo XIV held a General Audience in the Vatican Basilica, where he met with pilgrims and faithful from Italy and around the world. He continued his catechesis on the Documents of the Second Vatican Council, focusing on the theme of the Constitution Sacrosanctum Concilium and the motivations of the liturgical reform. The Pope addressed special greetings to the faithful present and concluded the audience with the recitation of the Pater Noster and the Apostolic Blessing.
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Wednesday, August 26
47 stories · 3 corroborated- 02 discussBishopsNew1m ago
Pope greets Polish pilgrims at Jasna Góra, where the Vows of Jasna Góra are being renewed 70 years after the historic event.
4 sources·6 reports·OpokaVatican NewsKonferencja Episkopatu Polski+1
Pope greets Polish pilgrims at Jasna Góra, where the Vows of Jasna Góra are being renewed 70 years after the historic event. The Pope encourages the program of moral renewal to be an inspiration for building justice and fraternity.
SourcesOpokaVatican NewsKonferencja Episkopatu PolskiNiedziela
- 03 discussVaticanNew30m ago
Pope Leo XIV met with Lutheran Bishops from Norway and encouraged all Christians to work together to promote peace and justice.
3 sources·4 reports·Vatican NewsDiocese of HallamTK KBS
Pope Leo XIV met with Lutheran Bishops from Norway and encouraged all Christians to work together to promote peace and justice. The meeting was reported by Vatican News and Hallam Diocese.
- 04 discussCatholic LifeNew1m ago
FSSPX.News
Lourdes hosted an Islamic-Christian pilgrimage. Mgr Jean-Marc Micas attended. The pilgrimage lasted four days.
SourcesFSSPX.News
- 05 discussEducationNew51m 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
- 07 discussCatholic LifeNew53m ago
Hawaii Catholic Herald
Bishop Michael T.T. Castori, SJ delivered a homily at Sacred Hearts Mission Church, Kapalua. Classes resumed at Sacred Hearts School, Lahaina, 20 days after destructive wildfires.
SourcesHawaii Catholic Herald
- 12 discussCatholic LifeNew58m 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
- 13 discussLiturgyNew59m 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
- 14 discussCatholic LifeNew1h 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
- 15 discussEducationNew1h 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
- 16 discussCatholic LifeNew1h 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
- 17 discussLife & FamilyNew1h 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
- 20 discussCultureNew1h 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
- 24 discussVaticanNew2h 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
- 26 discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
Jesuits Global
Jesuits Global publishes report on empowering tribal communities through producer organizations. The report aims to cultivate hope.
SourcesJesuits Global
- 27 discussBishopsNew3h 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
- 29 discussBishopsNew3h 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.
- 32 discussCultureNew4h 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
- 34 discussCultureNew2h 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
- 35 discussChurch & StateNew4h 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
- 41 discussCultureNew4h 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
- 43 discussCultureNew4h 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
- 46 discussLiturgyNew4h 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
- 47 discussCatholic LifeNew4h 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
Tuesday, August 25
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