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L'Osservatore Romano · Rome Reports · Vatican News · Agenzia Fides- 02 discussVaticanNew1h ago
Pope Leo XIV says faithful women are models of humility, fidelity, and strong faith.
Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV says faithful women are models of humility, fidelity, and strong faith. He encourages believers to fight against inequality and discrimination. The Pope's message promotes human dignity and respect.
SourcesVatican News
- 03 discussReligious Orders18h ago
The Eudist Fathers and Sisters of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd launched a pilgrimage route to mark the centenary of Saint John Eudes' canonization.
Agenzia Fides
The Eudist Fathers and Sisters of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd launched a pilgrimage route to mark the centenary of Saint John Eudes' canonization. The 'Extended Sanctuary' consists of four stages in Normandy, France. The pilgrimage retraces Saint John Eudes' spiritual journey.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
- 06 discussVaticanNew1h ago
Pope Leo XIV expressed deep sorrow over the earthquake in Indonesia.
2 sources·Vatican NewsTK KBS
Pope Leo XIV expressed deep sorrow over the earthquake in Indonesia. The earthquake occurred on August 15 and killed over 50 people. The Pope assured spiritual solidarity and closeness to all affected.
SourcesVatican NewsTK KBS
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Monday, August 17
50 stories · 8 corroborated- 02 discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
The Catholic Church in Colombia has launched a national day of prayer and a fundraising campaign to support those affected by the August 10 earthquake.
2 sources·3 reports·Vatican NewsDiocese of Trento
The Catholic Church in Colombia has launched a national day of prayer and a fundraising campaign to support those affected by the August 10 earthquake. Caritas is working to reach isolated communities. The initiative aims to coordinate aid and keep hope alive.
- 03 discussVaticanNew1h ago
Pope Leo XIV expressed spiritual solidarity with those affected by the earthquake in Indonesia.
6 sources·13 reports·Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV expressed spiritual solidarity with those affected by the earthquake in Indonesia. The earthquake killed over 50 people and left thousands homeless. The Pope encouraged church and civil authorities to continue their humanitarian work.
SourcesVatican News
- 04 discussBishopsNew4h ago
Arhiepiscopul Aurel Percă celebrates 75 years of life with a Holy Liturgy.
2 sources·Vatican NewsArchdiocese of Bucureşti, Bucarest
Arhiepiscopul Aurel Percă celebrates 75 years of life with a Holy Liturgy. The event takes place at Catedrala Sf. Iosif and is broadcast live on Angelus TV. Aurel Percă is the Arhiepiscop Mitropolit of the Arhidieceza romano-catolică de București.
- 05 discussVaticanNew2h ago
Pope Leo XIV assured spiritual solidarity to those affected by the 15 August earthquake in Indonesia.
2 sources·4 reports·Vatican NewsInfoVaticana
Pope Leo XIV assured spiritual solidarity to those affected by the 15 August earthquake in Indonesia. He encouraged ongoing humanitarian efforts. Over 50 people died and thousands were left homeless.
SourcesVatican NewsInfoVaticana
- 06 discussVaticanNew3h ago
Pope Leo XIV sent a telegram expressing spiritual solidarity and closeness to those affected by the earthquake in Indonesia.
2 sources·Vatican NewsReligión Digital
Pope Leo XIV sent a telegram expressing spiritual solidarity and closeness to those affected by the earthquake in Indonesia. The earthquake resulted in around 50 deaths, 137 injuries, and 5,000 evacuations. The Pope assured them of his prayers.
SourcesVatican NewsReligión Digital
- 13 discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
About 30 men walk from Kauno arkikatedros bazilikos to Šiluvos Švč.
Vatican News
About 30 men walk from Kauno arkikatedros bazilikos to Šiluvos Švč. Mergelės Marijos gimimo bazilikos. They make the 100 km pilgrimage in a little over a day.
SourcesVatican News
- 15 discussVaticanNew1h ago
The Economy of Francesco movement holds a summer school in Germany.
Vatican News
The Economy of Francesco movement holds a summer school in Germany. 35 young scholars and entrepreneurs from 26 countries attend to discuss 'Economy of Fraternity' and present the 'EoF Fraternity Index'.
SourcesVatican News
- 17 discussVaticanNew2h ago
Pope Leon XIV expressed spiritual closeness to victims of the Indonesia earthquake.
Vatican News
Pope Leon XIV expressed spiritual closeness to victims of the Indonesia earthquake. Over 50 people died and 10,000 were left homeless. The earthquake had a magnitude of 7.7 on the Richter scale.
SourcesVatican News
- 20 discussVaticanNew2h ago
Kardinal Ladislav Nemet honored Mary as the first theologian of the Church.
Vatican News
Kardinal Ladislav Nemet honored Mary as the first theologian of the Church. He recognized women as pillars of the Church.
SourcesVatican News
- 38 discussVaticanNew5h ago
Agenzia SIR
Leone XIV celebrated the Assunta Mass in Castel Gandolfo and led the Angelus. He also took a boat ride on Lake Albano. Don Rozmus described it as a gesture of gratitude towards the people.
SourcesAgenzia SIR
- 39 discussVaticanNew5h ago
Agenzia SIR
A fresco in Genazzano's Madonna chapel has an empty space for the next Pope. Leone XIV will fill it. The space was left for the next Pope.
SourcesAgenzia SIR
Sunday, August 16
7 stories- 02 discussBishops7h ago
Bp Nelson Jair Cardona Ramírez encourages participation in Colombia's Day of Prayer.
Vatican News
Bp Nelson Jair Cardona Ramírez encourages participation in Colombia's Day of Prayer. He emphasizes God's presence and global solidarity. The day is in response to the earthquake.
SourcesVatican News
- 03 discussBishops8h ago
The Catholic Weekly
Bishop Antoine-Charbel Tarabay calls on Maronites to follow Mary's example. He urges them to carry Christ into their families and workplaces. This is in his Feast of the Assumption homily.
SourcesThe Catholic Weekly
- 04 discussReligious Freedom8h ago
The Catholic Weekly
A Finnish MP was convicted of gay hate speech over a 2004 pamphlet. The MP is a Lutheran. The case involves free speech.
SourcesThe Catholic Weekly
- 05 discussEducation8h ago
The Catholic Weekly
Catholic Schools NSW chief fronts ICAC inquiry. Allegations have not been proven and no findings made. Ongoing investigation.
SourcesThe Catholic Weekly
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