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He made the statement during his general audience talk in St. Peter's Basilica.
He made the statement during his general audience talk in St. Peter's Basilica. The pope's talk focused on the constitution on the sacred liturgy, 'Sacrosanctum Concilium', and why the council sought to promote the liturgy's reform.
SourcesUSCCB NewsVatican NewsCatholic ReviewDiocese of FlorianópolisDiocese of FortalezaAngelus News
Pope Leo XIV held a General Audience in the Vatican Basilica, where he met with groups of pilgrims and faithful from Italy and around the world.
Pope Leo XIV held a General Audience in the Vatican Basilica, where he met with groups of pilgrims and faithful from Italy and around the world. He continued his cycle of 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.
Eugenio Murrali talks to Franco Nembrini about his book on St. Francis of Assisi.
Eugenio Murrali talks to Franco Nembrini about his book on St. Francis of Assisi. The book is featured in L'Osservatore Romano.
SourcesL'Osservatore Romano
Bishop Kiro Stojanov served Mass in Ohridu on the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord.
Bishop Kiro Stojanov served Mass in Ohridu on the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord. He was joined by Father Oliver Tantušev.
SourcesVatican News
Pope Leo XIV received a delegation of bishops from the Lutheran Church of Norway in the Vatican Apostolic Palace.
Pope Leo XIV received a delegation of bishops from the Lutheran Church of Norway in the Vatican Apostolic Palace. He expressed gratitude for their visit and shared desire to seek ways of building communion. The Pope emphasized the need for a concerted effort to seek concrete paths of reconciliation and fraternity.
SourcesHoly See Press OfficeThe Holy SeeVatican NewsDiocese of São José dos Campos
Pope Leone XIV recalled the Voti di Jasna Góra during his general audience.
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.
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Faithful across the Diocese of Honolulu rally after a hurricane devastates Hawaii island's Kau district.
Faithful across the Diocese of Honolulu rally after a hurricane devastates Hawaii island's Kau district. The diocese is still hurting.
SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun
Pope Leo XIV has been included in Vanity Fair’s annual Best Dressed list.
Pope Leo XIV has been included in Vanity Fair’s annual Best Dressed list. The pope’s papal garments have been noted for their traditional style. The papal mozzetta is one of the vestments he has brought back into use.
SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterACI Africa
Archbishop Thomas Wenski urges the US to halt Haiti deportations after a deadly gang massacre.
Archbishop Thomas Wenski urges the US to halt Haiti deportations after a deadly gang massacre. The massacre left at least 47 dead and 50 kidnapped. Wenski warns that TPS cuts will worsen Haiti's humanitarian crisis.
SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic SunOSV NewsAmerica
Los Angeles merchants join fight to save LA plaza's cross, Nativity.
Los Angeles merchants join fight to save LA plaza's cross, Nativity. A resident has sued the city government alleging the displays violate the establishment clause of the U.S. Constitution. Merchants seek to save 10-foot cross, Nativity scene in city’s historic center.
SourcesAngelus NewsCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register
Kraków Archdiocese creates commission to review past and current cases of possible abuse of vulnerable adults.
Kraków Archdiocese creates commission to review past and current cases of possible abuse of vulnerable adults. The commission is among the first diocesan initiatives in Poland and the Catholic world focused specifically on adults harmed in Church settings.
SourcesOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun
Pope Leo XIV has concluded his catechesis on the Church's liturgy, focusing on the Second Vatican Council's constitution on the liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium.
Pope Leo XIV has concluded his catechesis on the Church's liturgy, focusing on the Second Vatican Council's constitution on the liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium. He emphasized the importance of respecting the norms of the liturgy and avoiding virtual participation in Sunday Mass. The pope also highlighted the missionary and universal dimensions of the liturgy.
SourcesArchdiocese of Minsk-MohilevCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterACI Africa
Cáritas Bolivia has launched a campaign to support 977 elderly people in Church-run homes.
Cáritas Bolivia has launched a campaign to support 977 elderly people in Church-run homes. The campaign aims to promote solidarity towards the elderly. Cáritas Bolivia is the social arm of the Catholic Church.
Sulpician Father Shawn Gould will be formally installed as the new president and rector of St. Mary's Seminary and University in Baltimore.
Sulpician Father Shawn Gould will be formally installed as the new president and rector of St. Mary's Seminary and University in Baltimore. He shares his journey from Protestantism to atheism to priesthood. The seminary was established in 1791 by the Society of St. Sulpice.
SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe LeavenThe Catholic SunOSV News
The Church offers Masses for professional groups, traditionally popularized by names of a color.
The Church offers Masses for professional groups, traditionally popularized by names of a color. These include Red Mass, Blue Mass, White Mass and Gold Mass. The Masses recognize special occasions and special needs.
A US federal judge has reversed a White House visa rule affecting 75 countries.
A US federal judge has reversed a White House visa rule affecting 75 countries. The rule was challenged by a Catholic group. The judge called the rule 'patently unlawful'.
SourcesAngelus NewsCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register
A suspect has been arrested for arson in the burning of Saint-Simon Catholic Church in New Brunswick, Canada.
A suspect has been arrested for arson in the burning of Saint-Simon Catholic Church in New Brunswick, Canada. The church was a "total loss" after a massive blaze destroyed it. The incident occurred on the Acadian Peninsula.
SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterACI DigitalACI Prensa
Pope Leo XIV described the liturgical reforms following the Second Vatican Council as necessary to encourage active participation by the faithful.
Pope Leo XIV described the liturgical reforms following the Second Vatican Council as necessary to encourage active participation by the faithful. The reforms were discussed during his general audience at the Vatican on Aug. 26. The pope defended the council fathers' decision to reform the liturgy.
Cardinal Charles Maung Bo warns against unchecked artificial intelligence. He says it could erode judgment, deepen inequality and weaken global peace efforts.
SourcesLiCAS News
Caritas and religious sisters are helping families on the Thai-Cambodian border rebuild after conflict. They are providing community-based assistance to repair damaged homes and restore livelihoods.
SourcesLiCAS News
The book uses good leadership theory and practice to show practical ways of bringing synodality to life. It takes the final document from the XVI Synod of Bishops.
SourcesCatholic Outlook
A Comunidade Canção Nova afirma que a entrega e a fé alimentam a vocação ao celibato. A comunidade tem como objetivo levar a vida nova do evangelho ao Brasil e ao mundo.
SourcesCanção Nova
An Israeli court has acquitted Yona Schreiber, who attacked a nun, and ordered him to receive psychiatric care. Schreiber will be committed to an inpatient treatment facility for up to 6 years.
SourcesCatholic News Agency
Canção Nova realiza projeto social que promove integração e convivência comunitária. O projeto ajuda adultos, jovens e crianças a superar riscos e violências.
SourcesCanção Nova
The Archdiocese of Malta and Knisja Maltija publish the Gospel of the day for 27th August. Readings include 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 and Matthew 24:42-51.
SourcesKnisja Maltija
Fr Eugene Stockton died at 91. Hundreds attended his funeral Mass at St Thomas Aquinas Parish, Springwood.
SourcesCatholic Outlook
Oblate di Nazareth honors Sisters Paula and Margaret 10 years after their deaths. Sisters, family and friends gathered at St. Vincent de Paul Church. They shared music, stories and memories.
SourcesOblate di Nazareth
Commissioner Virginia Bell delays report to avoid distracting from Bondi terror attack anniversary. Report to be handed down four days late.
SourcesCathNews Australia
Abbot Christopher Jamison will visit Brisbane in September. He will speak at Xavier Hall, Holy Spirit Seminary. Abbot Jamison is a British Benedictine monk, broadcaster and author.
SourcesThe Catholic Leader
A new report finds more children are growing up in private rentals and facing housing insecurity. This could have long-term implications for their development and mental wellbeing.
SourcesCathNews Australia
Australian Catholic University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Indonesia’s Ministry of Religious Affairs. The agreement deepens engagement with Indonesia on human flourishing.
SourcesCathNews Australia
Relics of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque will be in the Philadelphia Region Sept. 12-15. Pilgrims can venerate them at the Cathedral Basilica and St. Denis Parish.
SourcesCatholicPhilly
A former Central Coast student in the Broken Bay Diocese is working towards a three Michelin star restaurant in London. The student previously studied Food Technology in Year 9. The story was reported by Broken Bay News and CathNews Australia.
SourcesCathNews Australia
The St. Francis de Sales Summer Basketball Classic in the Rockaways has added inclusion to its tradition. The event is a community staple. The tournament promotes Catholic values in sports.
SourcesThe Tablet
CatholicCare Wilcannia-Forbes and Maranguka Community Hub collaborate to provide crisis accommodation for homeless men in Bourke. The new accommodation aims to support men experiencing homelessness. The collaboration is a response to the local need for crisis accommodation.
SourcesCathNews Australia
Christian leaders in the Holy Land said the Israeli ambassador to the Holy See’s characterization was inconsistent with the documented pattern of attacks and incursions affecting Taybeh. The Israeli ambassador to the Holy See downplayed the severity of attacks on Taybeh. Christian leaders in Taybeh seek action.
SourcesCatholic News Agency
Spanish Catholics welcome new public interest in St John of the Cross on the twin anniversary of his canonisation and proclamation as a doctor of the Church. The saint was canonised in 1726 and proclaimed a doctor of the Church on August 24, 1926.
SourcesCathNews Australia
Speyer Diocese is facing decline. The diocese was erected in the fourth century. Speyer is a charming city on the Rhine River.
SourcesThe Tablet
US Bishops warn that inflexible vetting rules could bar eligible family members from taking in migrant kids. The rules could prolong children's custody stays beyond the nearly 190-day fiscal 2026 average.
SourcesCatholic News Agency
Caritas Zimbabwe participants develop a sustainable funding strategy. Participants scrutinise existing funding streams and identify potential supporters. The workshop is held in Gweru.
The California Catholic Conference is urging residents to support a proposed bill that would prohibit social media companies from offering addictive features to children under 16. The bill is AB 1709. The CCC is urging residents to contact lawmakers.
SourcesAngelus News
The camp has been running for 47 years. The campers are now nearing retirement age.
SourcesMagyar Kurír
Abdul El-Sayed, a Muslim Senate candidate, compared sharia law to canon law during a Fox News interview. He said nobody is trying to push sharia law on anyone else, just like nobody is trying to push canon law on anybody else. El-Sayed faces backlash for his comments.
SourcesCatholic News Agency
The Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference has welcomed new missionaries through an orientation program. The program is featured in a YouTube video. The conference is an official organization.
A 7.7 earthquake struck Flores, Indonesia, killing at least 70. The Catholic Church is helping victims.
SourcesAid to the Church in Need
Holy Cross in the Bronx plans reverent gatherings to commemorate its namesake feast. The events will be held in September. Pastor Fr. John Higgins comments on the tradition of 40 consecutive hours of prayer.
SourcesCatholic New York
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