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The Catholic Church in India will celebrate Justice Sunday on August 23, a day for reflection, prayer, and raising awareness for social justice.
The Catholic Church in India will celebrate Justice Sunday on August 23, a day for reflection, prayer, and raising awareness for social justice. Archbishop Peter Machado and Cardinal Anthony Poola have issued statements calling for the promotion of social justice and the protection of the vulnerable. The day is an appeal to authorities and civil society to uphold constitutional principles of justice, equality, and secularism.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass in Rimini, Italy, during his pastoral visit to the region.
Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass in Rimini, Italy, during his pastoral visit to the region. He praised the people of Romagna for their frankness and solidarity. The Pope also emphasized the importance of using economic and power means to promote the common good.
SourcesVatican News
Brother Guy, the Pope’s astronomer, was a guest on The Mark Swartzberg show.
Brother Guy, the Pope’s astronomer, was a guest on The Mark Swartzberg show. He appeared on the show. The Vatican Observatory shared the episode.
SourcesVatican Observatory
Pope Leo XIV accepted the resignation of Fr. Andrzej Madej as Superior of the Mission sui iuris of Turkmenistan and appointed Fr. Paweł Janusz Kubiak as his successor.
Pope Leo XIV accepted the resignation of Fr. Andrzej Madej as Superior of the Mission sui iuris of Turkmenistan and appointed Fr. Paweł Janusz Kubiak as his successor. Fr. Kubiak has been serving as Superior of the house and Bursar of the Mission sui iuris of Turkmenistan since September 2023.
Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass in Rimini, Italy.
Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass in Rimini, Italy. He praised the local people's frankness and solidarity. He emphasized the importance of economic and power means serving the community.
SourcesVatican News
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Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass in Rimini, Italy, concluding his one-day pastoral visit to San Marino and Rimini.
Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass in Rimini, Italy, concluding his one-day pastoral visit to San Marino and Rimini. He reminded the faithful that authority in the Church is service. Over 25,000 people attended the Mass.
SourcesVatican News
Pope Leo XIV met with the poor and sick in Rimini, Italy.
Pope Leo XIV met with the poor and sick in Rimini, Italy. He encouraged them to let themselves be healed by Jesus and to walk together in community. The Pope also visited the cathedral, where he was greeted by the bishop and the Caritas community.
SourcesVatican News
Pope Leo XIV spoke at the 47th Meeting for Friendship Among Peoples in Rimini, Italy.
Pope Leo XIV spoke at the 47th Meeting for Friendship Among Peoples in Rimini, Italy. He called for a change of direction and the rekindling of dreams and visions. The Pope emphasized the need to unmask unjust power relations that lead to poverty, inequality, war, and environmental disasters. He also urged young people to get involved.
SourcesVatican NewsAgência Ecclesia
Armenian Patriarch Minassian says persecution has strengthened Christian hope and identity.
Armenian Patriarch Minassian says persecution has strengthened Christian hope and identity. He finds strength in the hope and resilience of his forebears. The patriarch continues to live the faith according to their example.
Bishop Vlado Košić delivered a homily at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Bistrica.
Bishop Vlado Košić delivered a homily at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Bistrica. Fr. Enrique Salvo also gave a homily on August 22, 2026.
The Vatican confirmed to parents in the Archdiocese of Hamburg that the Vatican document "Male and Female He Created Them" remains the authoritative guide for sex education.
The Vatican confirmed to parents in the Archdiocese of Hamburg that the Vatican document "Male and Female He Created Them" remains the authoritative guide for sex education. The debate about sex ed guidelines for schools in the archdiocese continues. The Vatican letter addressed concerns from parents.
SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report
Pope Lev XIV visited Rimini and spoke at the 47th Meeting for Friendship among Peoples.
Pope Lev XIV visited Rimini and spoke at the 47th Meeting for Friendship among Peoples. He emphasized the importance of love, mercy, and responsibility, and encouraged young people to live their lives with hope and love. The Pope also met with participants and young volunteers, and called for an end to violence and the promotion of peace and fraternity.
SourcesVatican News
Pope Leo XIV visited the Rimini Meeting, addressing 60,000 attendees.
Pope Leo XIV visited the Rimini Meeting, addressing 60,000 attendees. He encouraged young people to build communion and change the world through love. The Pope's visit marked the second time a pope has participated in the gathering, organized by the Communion and Liberation movement.
SourcesVatican NewsOpoka
Bishop Robert Boxie shares his faith journey from practicing law to becoming the youngest U.S. bishop.
Bishop Robert Boxie shares his faith journey from practicing law to becoming the youngest U.S. bishop. He believes his appointment will help him better minister and evangelize young Catholics and the U.S. Black Catholic community.
SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report
Pope Leo XIV met with clergy in San Marino.
Pope Leo XIV met with clergy in San Marino. He also visited the Caritas in Rimini and spoke about the importance of faith and freedom of conscience. The Pope's words were appreciated by the bishop of Rimini, Nicolò Anselmi.
SourcesVatican NewsAlfa y OmegaAleteiaFamiglia CristianaACI Stampa
Pope Leo XIV visited San Marino on August 22.
Pope Leo XIV visited San Marino on August 22. He met with civil authorities and the local church community. The Pope emphasized the importance of human dignity, freedom of conscience, and Christian education. He also encouraged the church to care for the most vulnerable and to promote peace.
SourcesVatican News
The archbishop of Oklahoma City sat down with EWTN News at the premiere of a new film about the first American-born martyr.
The archbishop of Oklahoma City sat down with EWTN News at the premiere of a new film about the first American-born martyr.
SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report
Pope Leo XIV visited Rimini, Italy, where he attended the 47th Meeting for Friendship among Peoples and met with participants.
Pope Leo XIV visited Rimini, Italy, where he attended the 47th Meeting for Friendship among Peoples and met with participants. He emphasized the importance of social friendship and encouraged people to cultivate love and mercy. The Pope also visited the cathedral, where he met with the sick, people with disabilities, and the poor.
SourcesThe Holy SeeVatican News
Pope Leo XIV visited the Catholic community in San Marino, urging them to follow the path of the Gospel.
Pope Leo XIV visited the Catholic community in San Marino, urging them to follow the path of the Gospel. He encouraged the community to care for the most vulnerable and to choose forgiveness as an antidote to violence, isolation, and fear of others.
SourcesVatican News
Pope Leo XIV will visit Lourdes.
Pope Leo XIV will visit Lourdes. The shrine will cover mosaics by Marko Rupnik. The spaces will be decorated for the visit.
SourcesVatican NewsAleteia
The XX Giochi del Mediterraneo have officially started in Taranto, with 4,000 athletes from 26 countries participating.
The XX Giochi del Mediterraneo have officially started in Taranto, with 4,000 athletes from 26 countries participating. The inauguration ceremony took place on August 21, featuring music, dance, and performances by local artists. The games will run until September 3, with competitions held in various locations in Puglia.
Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass in Rimini on 22 August 2026.
Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass in Rimini on 22 August 2026. The event was recorded and published on YouTube.
SourcesVatican News
Pope Francis celebrated Mass at the port of Rimini, concluding his visit to San Marino and the Meeting. He invited people to rediscover rest as an encounter with oneself and God. He also called on the Church to live authority as service, and to use hospitality and charity as tools for peace and salvation.
SourcesFamiglia Cristiana
Sr. Mary O’Sullivan, OSU, died on Aug. 17, 2026. She spent decades as an educator, hospital chaplain, and justice advocate.
SourcesCatholic New York
Pope León XIV celebrated Mass at the port of Rímini. Before Mass, he greeted dozens of disabled, elderly, sick and vulnerable people at the cathedral. He warned that vacations are not evasion, as if everyday life were a prison.
SourcesAlfa y Omega
Pope Leão XIV appealed for an end to violence against Palestinians during the Angelus.
Pope Leão XIV appealed for an end to violence against Palestinians during the Angelus. He also expressed solidarity with victims of a shipwreck in Lake Kariba, Zimbabwe.
SourcesVatican News
A new documentary follows the story of Blessed Stanley Rother, the first American-born martyr. It releases nationwide August 25-27.
SourcesCatholic New York
Bishop Roberto Campiotti visited scout camps in the Diocese of Volterra. He was accompanied by priests. The visits took place in Cetica and San Pellegrino in Alpe.
SourcesToscana Oggi
Pope Leo XIV met with people assisted by Caritas in Rimini.
Pope Leo XIV met with people assisted by Caritas in Rimini. The meeting took place on 22 August 2026.
SourcesVatican News
The Familia Adoratriz celebrated 100 years of presence in Bolivia with activities in Sucre. The event was held from August 17 to 19, 2026.
SourcesSuore Adoratrici Ancelle del S. Sacramento e della Carità
Pope Leo XIV met with people who are sick, persons with disabilities and people living in poverty in Rimini Cathedral.
Pope Leo XIV met with people who are sick, persons with disabilities and people living in poverty in Rimini Cathedral. He reminded them of God's love for them. The Pope also visited an exhibition dedicated to San Agustín and met with Lou Marini, a saxophonist of the Blues Brothers Band.
SourcesVatican News
Franciscan priest Joaquim Cerqueira Gonçalves died at 96 years old in Lisboa. He died after a prolonged illness. His body is in a chapel of rest in a church.
SourcesAgência Ecclesia
Pope León XIV attended the Meeting of Rímini. He asked for pioneers to revive dreams. This is his first visit in 44 years.
SourcesAlfa y Omega
Lou Marini, also known as "Blue" Lou Marini, was interviewed.
Lou Marini, also known as "Blue" Lou Marini, was interviewed. He discussed blues, brothers and a family legacy.
SourcesVatican News
Blue Lou Marini reflects on music and family before presenting Pope Leo XIV with iconic Ray-Ban sunglasses.
Blue Lou Marini reflects on music and family before presenting Pope Leo XIV with iconic Ray-Ban sunglasses. Marini is at the Rimini Meeting.
SourcesVatican News
Törő András, rector of the Pápai Magyar Intézet, celebrated St. Stephen's Day in Rome. He said St. Stephen was a man who looked ahead. The celebration took place at the Szent István Ház kápolnájában on August 20.
SourcesMagyar Kurír
Pope Leo praises San Marino as a model of freedom and common good. The pontiff argues that small political communities can offer lessons in public service and social cohesion. San Marino is a micro state.
SourcesNational Catholic Reporter
Athletica Vaticana participates in the Mediterranean Games in Taranto, Puglia.
Athletica Vaticana participates in the Mediterranean Games in Taranto, Puglia. The event brings together 4,000 athletes from 26 countries. Athletica Vaticana's players will compete against Egyptian players Youssef Hossam and Georges Wakim.
SourcesL'Osservatore Romano
Catholic Review publishes a story about a journey toward Christ and vocation. The story is about a retreat and its impact on the author's discernment of a vocation to the priesthood.
SourcesCatholic Review
An Arizona court has ruled that confession must include a desire for reconciliation for clergy-penitent privilege to apply. The case did not involve Catholic clergy. The ruling could impact how courts view priest-penitent privilege in the future.
SourcesNational Catholic Reporter
Sister Mary Laurentilla Back died Aug. 10 at 93. A funeral Mass will be offered Aug. 25.
SourcesCatholic Review
Caritas Indonesia is helping survivors of the Flores earthquake that killed 72 people. Mgr. Riana Prapdi, Pr. is coordinating the response. The Church is committed to being present with the affected community.
SourcesMirifica News
Pierre Hadot publishes book. The book is called 'A lélek iskolája'.
SourcesMagyar Kurír
Padre Joaquim Ganhão, director of the Secretariado Nacional de Liturgia, defended the need for new care for sacred music in dioceses. The Secretariado Nacional de Liturgia is holding a liturgical music course in Fátima. 70 participants are attending the course.
SourcesAgência Ecclesia
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