Cardinale De Mendonca presided over the Eucharistic celebration and opened the Porta Santa at L’Aquila. The event is part of the Perdonanza celestiniana. The Diocese of L’Aquila recognized the city as the Italian capital of the event this year.
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Diocese of L’Aquila · Vatican News · L'Osservatore Romano · Diocese of Hallam- 01 discussDiocesesNew1h ago
Cardinale De Mendonca presided over the Eucharistic celebration and opened the Porta Santa at L’Aquila.
2 sources·Diocese of L’AquilaVatican News
- 02 discussChurch & StateUpdated1h ago
Pope Leo XIV sends condolences to King Haakon VIII and the people of Norway for the death of King Harald V. The Pope praises the late King's decades of devoted service to Norway.
8 sources·9 reports·Vatican NewsL'Osservatore RomanoDiocese of Hallam+2
Pope Leo XIV sends condolences to King Haakon VIII and the people of Norway for the death of King Harald V. The Pope praises the late King's decades of devoted service to Norway. King Harald V died at the age of 89 in Oslo.
SourcesVatican NewsL'Osservatore RomanoDiocese of HallamACI StampaDeon
- 03 discussVatican8h ago
Pope Leo XIV received members of the Institut International des Sciences Administratives in an audience at the Vatican.
3 sources·4 reports·Holy See Press OfficeThe Holy SeeVatican News
Pope Leo XIV received members of the Institut International des Sciences Administratives in an audience at the Vatican. The Pope spoke about the need for balance in the use of digital technologies and the importance of protecting human dignity in the era of artificial intelligence. The Institut International des Sciences Administratives is an organization that aims to promote good governance and administrative sciences.
- 05 discussVatican7h ago
Pope Leo XIV will preside at a Mass for the anniversary of 'Amoris laetitia'.
2 sources·Vatican NewsDiocese of Hallam
Pope Leo XIV will preside at a Mass for the anniversary of 'Amoris laetitia'. The Vatican published the calendar of Liturgical Celebrations. Pope Leo XIV will preside at the Mass.
- 06 discussBishopsUpdated1h ago
Pope Leo XIV met with a delegation of 26 members from the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.
14 sources·26 reports·Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV met with a delegation of 26 members from the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. He thanked them for their faith witness and said prayer and social justice are inseparable. The Pope encouraged them to continue serving the poor and deepening their prayer life.
SourcesVatican News
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55 stories · 12 corroborated- 02 discussEducationNew2h ago
2 sources·Diocese of San Bartolomé de ChillánDiocese of Trani–Barletta–Bisceglie–Nazareth
- 03Order of Malta in Poland invites Polish Americans to inscribe ancestors' names on Kraków church walldiscussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
The Order of Malta in Poland is inviting Polish Americans to inscribe their ancestors' names on a wall in a Kraków church.
2 sources·The Catholic SunOSV News
The Order of Malta in Poland is inviting Polish Americans to inscribe their ancestors' names on a wall in a Kraków church. The project serves two purposes: memory and charity. The initiative is part of the celebration of 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
SourcesThe Catholic SunOSV News
- 05 discussChurch & StateNew1h ago
The Department of Justice said the FBI took minimal corrective action after a leaked memo discussed radical traditionalist Catholics.
8 sources·Diocese of Fort Wayne-South BendAngelus NewsCatholic Review+3
The Department of Justice said the FBI took minimal corrective action after a leaked memo discussed radical traditionalist Catholics. The memo was a grave failure of responsibility, the DOJ said. The FBI investigated an alleged link between violent extremists and radical-traditionalist Catholic ideology.
SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendAngelus NewsCatholic ReviewOSV NewsCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register
- 06 discussVaticanNew3h ago
Pope Leo XIV warned that decisions affecting human life are increasingly being entrusted to machines.
4 sources·ACI PrensaCatholic News AgencyACI Africa+1
Pope Leo XIV warned that decisions affecting human life are increasingly being entrusted to machines. He called for ethical safeguards governing artificial intelligence and other digital technologies. The pope said the rapid development of digital technology directly affects people's way of life.
SourcesACI PrensaCatholic News AgencyACI AfricaNational Catholic Register
- 07 discussDiocesesNew3h ago
Diocese of São José dos Campos posts a video of Giro Diocesano.
2 sources·Diocese of São José dos CamposKTO
Diocese of São José dos Campos posts a video of Giro Diocesano. KTO broadcasts Chapelet from Lourdes.
- 09 discussBishopsUpdated48m ago
Pope Leo XIV has given assent to the election of Chorbishop Sharbel Maroun as archbishop of the Maronite Archeparchy of Damascus.
3 sources·Archdiocese of Saint Paul and MinneapolisThe Catholic SpiritCatholic News Agency
Pope Leo XIV has given assent to the election of Chorbishop Sharbel Maroun as archbishop of the Maronite Archeparchy of Damascus. Chorbishop Maroun has served as pastor of St. Maron Maronite parish in Minneapolis for more than 35 years. He succeeds Archbishop Samir Nassar.
SourcesArchdiocese of Saint Paul and MinneapolisThe Catholic SpiritCatholic News Agency
- 10 discussLife & Family7h ago
Sen. Bill Cassidy released a report criticizing FDA regulation of mifepristone.
3 sources·Diocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic SunOSV News
Sen. Bill Cassidy released a report criticizing FDA regulation of mifepristone. Cassidy said the report was the result of an investigation into abortion pill manufacturers. The report says FDA sponsors are not meeting their legal responsibilities.
SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic SunOSV News
- 12 discussBishops8h ago
Cardinal Roberto Repole, Bishop of Susa and Archbishop of Torino, comments on the closure of Rifugio Massi in Oulx.
2 sources·Diocese of SusaDiocese of Torino
Cardinal Roberto Repole, Bishop of Susa and Archbishop of Torino, comments on the closure of Rifugio Massi in Oulx. He expresses gratitude to volunteers and institutions that collaborated in the reception of migrants. The Rifugio Massi was supported by the Church of Susa, the Waldensian Diaconia, and other associations.
- 16 discussChurch & StateNew1h ago
CatholicPhilly
The Church aids victims of Nepal floods and works for peace in Ukraine. CatholicPhilly presents a weekly roundup of international news.
SourcesCatholicPhilly
- 17 discussEducationNew1h ago
CatholicPhilly
Six professors from St. Charles Borromeo Seminary examined AI in light of Pope Leo’s encyclical. They unpacked one chapter of “Magnifica Humanitas” to ask critical societal questions.
SourcesCatholicPhilly
- 19 discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
Aid to the Church in Need
Fr. Fadi Azar, a Franciscan, reports that the lack of security has grown enormously in Syria. The Christian community faces discrimination but remains firm in the faith. The situation in Syria remains unstable.
SourcesAid to the Church in Need
- 35 discussReligious OrdersNew4h ago
Suore Carmelitane del Sacro Cuore di los Angeles
Suore Carmelitane del Sacro Cuore di los Angeles opens registration for Called by Love Program for Young Sisters 2026.
- 41 discussEducationNew4h ago
Katoliška cerkev v Sloveniji
The seminar will take place in four locations: Celje, Veržej, Stična, and Mirenski Grad. The seminar is free for all Karitas employees, priests, and pastoral workers.
SourcesKatoliška cerkev v Sloveniji
- 42 discussEducationNew4h ago
Katoliška cerkev v Sloveniji
The Office for the Family has prepared a collection of seven catecheses for the pastoral year 2026/27. The catecheses will be available on the portals pridi.com and katoliska-cerkev.si.
SourcesKatoliška cerkev v Sloveniji
- 43 discussEducationNew4h ago
Katoliška cerkev v Sloveniji
Orglarska šola v Ljubljani is accepting new students for the upcoming school year. The school provides education and training for future church musicians and organists. The enrollment will take place on September 25 and 26.
SourcesKatoliška cerkev v Sloveniji
- 45 discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
Katoliška cerkev v Sloveniji
Misijonsko središče Slovenije thanks for donations on Krištofova nedelja for MIVA action. Donations can still be given in person or by transfer.
SourcesKatoliška cerkev v Sloveniji
- 53 discussReligious Orders6h ago
Order of Preachers
The Order of Preachers held a Continental Forum on Dominican Communication. The forum brought together communicators, religious, and radio professionals to discuss preaching through radio and digital platforms.
SourcesOrder of Preachers
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