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Vatican News · Agenzia Fides · TK KBS · Agenzia SIR- 02 discussVatican9h ago
The Pontifical Mission Societies of Colombia are providing aid after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck the country.
2 sources·Agenzia FidesTK KBS
The Pontifical Mission Societies of Colombia are providing aid after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck the country. The earthquake caused widespread destruction and loss of life. The societies are inviting their network to unite in prayer and express solidarity with the affected populations.
SourcesAgenzia FidesTK KBS
- 03 discussVaticanUpdated4h ago
Pope Leo XIV has sent 100,000 euros to the Catholic Church in Colombia to aid those affected by the August 10 earthquake.
10 sources·13 reports·Agenzia SIRVatican NewsL'Osservatore Romano+2
Pope Leo XIV has sent 100,000 euros to the Catholic Church in Colombia to aid those affected by the August 10 earthquake. The donation will be used to address the most urgent needs of the affected communities. The earthquake has caused widespread damage and loss of life in several cities in western Colombia.
SourcesAgenzia SIRVatican NewsL'Osservatore RomanoChierici Regolari TeatiniDiocese of Cúcuta
- 04 discussDiocesesNew1h ago
Župa Bezgrešnog začeća Blažene Djevice Marije in Crkvici, Zenica, marks 150 years since its founding.
Vatican News
Župa Bezgrešnog začeća Blažene Djevice Marije in Crkvici, Zenica, marks 150 years since its founding. The celebration took place on August 9, 2026.
SourcesVatican News
- 05 discussDioceses9h ago
Bishop Étienne Guillet discusses the Diocese of Saint-Denis' preparation for Pope Leo XIV's visit.
2 sources·Agenzia FidesTK KBS
Bishop Étienne Guillet discusses the Diocese of Saint-Denis' preparation for Pope Leo XIV's visit. The diocese is a place of ecclesial renewal. Registrations for the Pope's vigil at the Stade de France filled up quickly.
SourcesAgenzia FidesTK KBS
- 06 discussVatican1d ago
Cardinal Zuppi guided a prayer vigil at Monte Sole for peace and justice in the Holy Land.
L'Osservatore Romano
Cardinal Zuppi guided a prayer vigil at Monte Sole for peace and justice in the Holy Land. The event aimed to promote forgiveness and exit the cycle of violence.
SourcesL'Osservatore Romano
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- America Catholic New York · CatholicPhilly · National Catholic Register
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- Europe Famiglia Cristiana · Diocese of Rijeka · National Catholic Register
- Oceania The Catholic Leader · The Southern Cross · The Catholic Weekly
Friday, August 14
58 stories · 18 corroborated- 02 discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
Mother Teresa, then Ganxhe Bojaxhiu, felt a strong call to consecrate her life to God in Letnica, Kosovo.
2 sources·Vatican NewsTK KBS
Mother Teresa, then Ganxhe Bojaxhiu, felt a strong call to consecrate her life to God in Letnica, Kosovo. This moment changed her life and the lives of millions worldwide. It has been 98 years since this event.
SourcesVatican NewsTK KBS
- 03 discussBishopsNew1h ago
Archbishop Coakley discussed the loss of federal funds for resettlement services.
2 sources·Catholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register
Archbishop Coakley discussed the loss of federal funds for resettlement services. He emphasized that the loss of funds does not end the core mission. He spoke on EWTN's 'The World Over with Raymond Arroyo'.
- 04 discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
Catholics from Vietnam and overseas gathered at La Vang for the 32nd national Marian pilgrimage.
2 sources·Archdiocese of HuêLiCAS News
Catholics from Vietnam and overseas gathered at La Vang for the 32nd national Marian pilgrimage. Archbishop Giuse Nguyen Nang shared his thoughts during the event. Pilgrims reflected on Mary's example of faith and mission.
SourcesArchdiocese of HuêLiCAS News
- 06 discussLife & FamilyNew1h ago
Surrogate mother McKenna West gives birth to a baby.
2 sources·Catholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register
Surrogate mother McKenna West gives birth to a baby. The baby is receiving medical care in a Dallas children's hospital. A legal dispute is ongoing.
- 07 discussReligious OrdersNew3h ago
P. Richard Čemus SJ died after a long illness in a Prague hospital.
- 08 discussVaticanNew1h ago
Pope Leo XIV issued a message for the 112th World Day of Migrants and Refugees, denouncing violence against migrant children and calling for their protection.
9 sources·16 reports·Vatican NewsDiocese of Hallam
Pope Leo XIV issued a message for the 112th World Day of Migrants and Refugees, denouncing violence against migrant children and calling for their protection. He urged institutions to promote family reunification and prevent trauma from forced returns. The Pope emphasized the need to shift the debate from managing migration flows to fully protecting human rights.
- 09 discussVaticanNew1h ago
Pope Leo XIV has called for better protection of child migrants' rights.
3 sources·Vatican NewsDOMRADIO.DECatholic News Agency
Pope Leo XIV has called for better protection of child migrants' rights. Millions of children are fleeing worldwide. The Pope's message was published ahead of the 112th World Day of Migrants and Refugees.
- 10 discussLiturgyNew1h ago
Pope Leo XIV sent a letter to Cardinal Arthur Roche, prefect of the Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments.
5 sources·20 reports·Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV sent a letter to Cardinal Arthur Roche, prefect of the Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments. The Pope encouraged initiatives to educate the people of God in liturgy and 'ars celebrandi', emphasizing the priority of priestly preparation. The letter was sent on the occasion of a meeting in Mount Angel, Oregon, from August 14 to 19.
SourcesVatican News
- 11 discussLiturgyNew2h ago
Pope Leo XIV encouraged priests to respect liturgical norms for Mass celebration.
3 sources·5 reports·Vatican NewsDiocese of HallamCatholic News Agency
Pope Leo XIV encouraged priests to respect liturgical norms for Mass celebration. He sent a message to a Vatican-organized meeting in Oregon. The meeting focused on liturgical formation.
- 12 discussLife & FamilyNew5h ago
Thousands of participants gathered for the fifth National March for Life in southeast India.
2 sources·Catholic News AgencyCatholic World Report
Thousands of participants gathered for the fifth National March for Life in southeast India. The event drew a large crowd. It is part of a series of marches.
- 13 discussDiocesesNew5h ago
The diocese of Bougainville is celebrating 125 years of Catholic missionary presence in Papua New Guinea.
2 sources·Vatican NewsDiocese of Hallam
The diocese of Bougainville is celebrating 125 years of Catholic missionary presence in Papua New Guinea. The celebration honors generations of missionaries and local faithful. It takes place from August 14 to 17, 2026.
- 14 discussReligious OrdersNew3h ago
Fr. Benedict Chao, a 108-year-old Trappist monk, has died in Hong Kong.
3 sources·Vatican NewsTK KBSRome Reports
Fr. Benedict Chao, a 108-year-old Trappist monk, has died in Hong Kong. He was the world's oldest Trappist monk. He built a Trappist abbey on Lantao island in the 1950s.
- 15 discussVaticanNew4h ago
2 sources·3 reports·Vatican NewsInfoVaticana
SourcesVatican NewsInfoVaticana
- 16 discussChurch & StateNew4h ago
The Church and organizations in southern Peru gathered in Cusco to share experiences and develop proposals for dignity, justice, and peace.
2 sources·3 reports·Vatican NewsDiocese of Hallam
The Church and organizations in southern Peru gathered in Cusco to share experiences and develop proposals for dignity, justice, and peace. They came from nine regions to participate in the Southern Macro-Regional Meeting. The meeting aimed to promote human dignity and human rights.
- 17 discussVaticanNew2h ago
Vatican City has issued new coins featuring Pope Leo XIV's portrait, the first in nearly a decade.
2 sources·The Catholic SunOSV News
Vatican City has issued new coins featuring Pope Leo XIV's portrait, the first in nearly a decade. The coins are a new release from the Vatican. This is a rare occasion for the Vatican to feature a pope's portrait on coins.
SourcesThe Catholic SunOSV News
- 18 discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a central part of the Maltese Islands' identity.
2 sources·Aleteia
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a central part of the Maltese Islands' identity. Pope Pius XII formally proclaimed it a dogma in 1950. The belief in this mystery is older.
SourcesAleteia
- 19 discussVaticanNew1m ago
Famiglia Cristiana
The Church celebrates the Assumption of Mary. Pio XII proclaimed it a dogma in 1950. It's a sign of hope for Christians.
SourcesFamiglia Cristiana
- 22 discussBishopsNew1h ago
Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference
Fr Mcunu is the new Secretary General of the Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference. He was appointed to this position. The SACBC made the announcement.
- 26 discussBishopsNew1h ago
CNBB
Archbishop João Santos Cardoso of Natal led a retreat for the second group of clergy from the Archdiocese of Natal. The retreat provided a chance for interiorization, prayer, and fraternal conviviality. It allowed the clergy to interrupt their pastoral activities and return to the source of their ministry.
SourcesCNBB
- 30 discussChurch & StateNew2h ago
Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference
The SACBC Justice Commission calls for protection and accountability following a tragedy at Nkaneng mine. The commission seeks action after the incident. The Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference is involved.
- 32 discussChurch & StateNew2h ago
Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference
The SACBC Justice and Peace Commission released a statement on the Nkaneng mine tragedy. The statement is available on the SACBC website.
- 35 discussBishopsNew2h ago
CNBB
Archbishop João Santos Cardoso of Natal led a retreat for the second group of clergy from the Archdiocese of Natal. The retreat provided a chance for interiorization, prayer, and fraternal conviviality. It allowed the clergy to interrupt their pastoral activities and return to the source of their ministry.
SourcesCNBB
- 36 discussEducationNew3h ago
CNBB
The CNBB and PUC-Rio have signed a cooperation agreement to strengthen joint formation initiatives in the Church in Brazil. The agreement formalizes existing collaboration and opens the way for new projects. The goal is to amplify the partnership between the two institutions.
SourcesCNBB
- 37 discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
The Catholic Church in Ituri, Congo-Kinshasa, is helping Ebola victims.
Vatican News
The Catholic Church in Ituri, Congo-Kinshasa, is helping Ebola victims. The epidemic has affected 4,449 people and killed 2,061. The Church is working with the WHO.
SourcesVatican News
- 40 discussChurch & StateNew3h ago
The UN reports 437 civilians were killed and 2,610 injured in Ukraine in July.
Vatican News
The UN reports 437 civilians were killed and 2,610 injured in Ukraine in July. Children were also affected, with 17 deaths and 166 injuries. Missiles and drones were the main cause of civilian casualties.
SourcesVatican News
- 42 discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
P. Richard Čemus SJ, who delivered homilies for Vatican Radio's Czech edition, died on August 13, 2026.
Vatican News
P. Richard Čemus SJ, who delivered homilies for Vatican Radio's Czech edition, died on August 13, 2026. He took over the task after Cardinal Tomáš Špidlík's death in 2010.
SourcesVatican News
- 45 discussReligious OrdersNew3h ago
The event will take place in Assisi from September 10-13 and 17-20, 2026.
Vatican News
The event will take place in Assisi from September 10-13 and 17-20, 2026. It will focus on life, relationships, culture, and spirituality. The event is part of the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis.
SourcesVatican News
- 48 discussBishopsNew3h ago
Conferencia Episcopal Española
The Conferencia Episcopal Española announces its religious programming from August 14 to 20. The programming includes shows on COPE, TRECE, La 2, and RNE. The shows are a collaboration with the Commission Episcopal para las Comunicaciones Sociales.
- 51 discussReligious OrdersNew4h ago
P. Karl Wallner reflects on 10 years as Nationaldirektor of Missio Österreich.
Vatican News
P. Karl Wallner reflects on 10 years as Nationaldirektor of Missio Österreich. His term ends on August 31, 2026.
SourcesVatican News
- 52 discussVaticanNew4h ago
Prof. Anna Barańska was appointed to the Papieski Komitet Nauk Historycznych by Pope Leo XIV.
Vatican News
Prof. Anna Barańska was appointed to the Papieski Komitet Nauk Historycznych by Pope Leo XIV. She will bring her expertise in Vatican diplomacy and European history to the committee.
SourcesVatican News
- 55 discussVaticanNew4h ago
Vatican News publishes August 14 2026 Angelus and Rosary.
Vatican News
Vatican News publishes August 14 2026 Angelus and Rosary. The video is available on YouTube.
SourcesVatican News
- 56 discussBishopsNew5h ago
Monsignor Nelson Jair Cardona Ramírez calls for a day of prayer for Colombia and earthquake victims.
Vatican News
Monsignor Nelson Jair Cardona Ramírez calls for a day of prayer for Colombia and earthquake victims. He encourages participation on August 16.
SourcesVatican News
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