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Vatican News · Agenzia Fides · Archdiocese of Reims · L'Osservatore Romano- 02 discussVatican18h ago
Pope Leo XIV will visit France from September 25 to 28, 2026.
2 sources·Agenzia FidesArchdiocese of Reims
Pope Leo XIV will visit France from September 25 to 28, 2026. Many faithful from the Archdiocese of Reims want to participate in the events. Tickets for the events have been quickly allocated.
- 03 discussCulture18h ago
At least 500 people have been hospitalized in Yangon with symptoms of cholera.
2 sources·3 reports·L'Osservatore RomanoVatican News
At least 500 people have been hospitalized in Yangon with symptoms of cholera. 149 rapid tests were positive, with 9 confirmed by the National Laboratory. The outbreak occurs in a country divided by over five years of war, with millions displaced.
- 04 discussVaticanNew3h ago
Pope Leon XIV received a book about Xavier, a 29-year-old who died after living with muscular dystrophy.
Vatican News
Pope Leon XIV received a book about Xavier, a 29-year-old who died after living with muscular dystrophy. Elisabet Argemí, Xavier's sister, had tried to give the book to the Pope during his visit to Barcelona. The Pope asked her to tell him about the book when he stopped his car in Castel Gandolfo.
SourcesVatican News
- 05 discussChurch & State19h ago
Brian Mundubile, the main challenger to President Hakainde Hichilema, has rejected the Electoral Commission of Zambia's declaration of Hichilema's victory.
Agenzia Fides
Brian Mundubile, the main challenger to President Hakainde Hichilema, has rejected the Electoral Commission of Zambia's declaration of Hichilema's victory. Mundubile's party has documented irregularities relating to the security, transportation and handling of ballot papers. An analysis by The Africa Report has found discrepancies between votes recorded at polling stations and figures subsequently announced.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
- 06 discussLiturgy14h ago
Pope Leo XIV spoke about the importance of liturgical music in his general audience.
3 sources·4 reports·Vatican NewsL'Osservatore RomanoMagyar Kurír
Pope Leo XIV spoke about the importance of liturgical music in his general audience. He emphasized that it contributes to the unity of the Church and opens the heart to God's action. The Pope referred to the Constitution Sacrosanctum Concilium, which highlights the role of sacred music in the liturgy.
The Church throughout the world
The five parts the Annuario Pontificio counts, and in each of them only publishers who speak from it: a bishops' conference, a diocese, a Catholic paper of that place. An agency reporting about a continent from another one is in the wire below, not here.
Thursday, August 20
3 stories · 1 corroborated- 01 discussVaticanNew1h ago
Pope Léon XIV will visit France, particularly Lourdes, on September 26-27.
2 sources·Diocese of Aire et DaxVida Nueva
Pope Léon XIV will visit France, particularly Lourdes, on September 26-27. The Pope will also visit Argentina from November 8-11.
Wednesday, August 19
55 stories · 4 corroborated- 01 discussLife & FamilyNew1h ago
The Iona Institute found a 30% drop in Catholic baptisms in Ireland over the past ten years.
2 sources·ZENIT News AgencyThe Irish Catholic
The Iona Institute found a 30% drop in Catholic baptisms in Ireland over the past ten years. The decline is attributed to a falling birth rate and rising secularism. The drop in baptisms was reported by the Iona Institute based on data from Catholic dioceses in Ireland.
- 02 discussBishopsUpdated2h ago
Sviatoslav, head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, called for a worldwide day of prayer for peace in Ukraine on August 24.
3 sources·Diocese of New WestminsterArcheparchy of Kyiv-HalyčRISU
Sviatoslav, head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, called for a worldwide day of prayer for peace in Ukraine on August 24. He supported a call by the All-Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organizations. The day marks Ukraine's 35th anniversary of independence.
SourcesDiocese of New WestminsterArcheparchy of Kyiv-HalyčRISU
- 03 discussDiocesesUpdated2h ago
Scotland’s Catholic bishops welcome a new £1 million fund to cover the cost of repairs to listed buildings in Scotland.
2 sources·Diocese of AberdeenDiocese of Dunkeld
Scotland’s Catholic bishops welcome a new £1 million fund to cover the cost of repairs to listed buildings in Scotland. The fund will support listed places of worship. Bishop John Keenan and other religious leaders have welcomed the new fund.
- 04 discussLife & Family11h ago
The Mexico Archdiocese says that abandoned or aborted babies must be buried and treated with dignity.
2 sources·Catholic News AgencyCatholic World Report
The Mexico Archdiocese says that abandoned or aborted babies must be buried and treated with dignity. The archdiocese notes that the bodies of deceased newborns and babies who die late in pregnancy are often abandoned in public places, hospitals, or among trash.
- 07 discussLife & FamilyNew1h ago
The Irish Catholic
Trócaire Chief Sean Farrell says aid cuts will cause 10 million child deaths by 2030. Extreme poverty could have been ended with pre-2025 aid policies. 800 million people remained in extreme poverty in 2024.
SourcesThe Irish Catholic
- 08 discussLiturgyNew1h ago
The Irish Catholic
The third annual Dublin Eucharistic and Marian Procession took place on August 16. Participants braved rain to carry the Blessed Sacrament through the city centre. The procession paused outside Leinster House for a blessing over Ireland's parliament.
SourcesThe Irish Catholic
- 09 discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
The Irish Catholic
Mary Kennedy spoke at Knock Novena, expressing her desire to see women priests in the Catholic Church. She values women's contributions to the Church. Kennedy discussed her faith and the Church's checkered history.
SourcesThe Irish Catholic
- 10 discussBishopsNew1h ago
The Irish Catholic
Bishop Michael Router says the Synod is an opportunity to evangelise and bring back those who have walked away. The first major assembly will be in Meath on October 17. Bishop Router acknowledged that priests were among the critics but suggested this may be due to having to manage a growing workload.
SourcesThe Irish Catholic
- 11 discussDiocesesNew1h ago
The Irish Catholic
Around 300 people gathered for the final Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral before its temporary closure for restoration works. The €17 million project will include conservation and structural work, accessibility improvements, electrical and mechanical upgrades and changes to the interior. St Mary’s was formally designated the Cathedral of the Archdiocese of Dublin last November.
SourcesThe Irish Catholic
- 13 discussBishopsNew1h ago
The Irish Catholic
Bishop Michael Router has been appointed Bishop of Derry. He previously served as auxiliary Bishop of Armagh. The diocese of Derry has 51 parishes and a quarter of a million Catholics.
SourcesThe Irish Catholic
- 14 discussBishopsNew1h ago
The Irish Catholic
Bishops Niall Coll and Kevin Doran spoke at the National Novena to our Lady of Knock about technology's impact on everyday life. They focused on the rediscovery of humanity amidst technology's search for perfection. The bishops' talks were part of the annual Novena.
SourcesThe Irish Catholic
- 19 discussChurch & StateNew2h ago
The Irish Catholic
Venezuela's government and opposition have agreed to overhaul the justice system. The agreement was reached during negotiations overseen by the United States government. The process aims to address the country's justice system.
SourcesThe Irish Catholic
- 20 discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
The Irish Catholic
Knock Shrine has attracted thousands of pilgrims for its annual Novena. The event provides an opportunity for prayer and reflection. This year's theme is 'Sheltered in God's Love,' and marks the 50th anniversary of the opening of Knock Basilica.
SourcesThe Irish Catholic
- 23 discussBishopsNew3h ago
Religión Digital
Bishop Karl-Heinz Wiesemann leaves the Diocese of Speyer after nearly two decades. He advocated for optional celibacy, female diaconate, and greater lay participation.
SourcesReligión Digital
- 25 discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
The Irish Catholic·Perspective
Fr Martin Delaney writes about the strain of funeral scheduling in one-priest parishes. He calls for better communication between clergy, undertakers and parishioners. Delaney shares his experience of visiting a woman in his parish and attending her funeral.
SourcesThe Irish Catholic
- 26 discussLife & FamilyNew3h ago
ZENIT News Agency
U.S. Bishops launch initiative on abortion pills. The initiative includes prayer, education, and advocacy. Participants can learn about the danger of abortion pills.
SourcesZENIT News Agency
- 28 discussChurch & StateNew4h ago
ZENIT News Agency
Italian Episcopal Newspaper proposes Nobel Peace Prize for children killed in Gaza. 300 children reportedly killed in 300 days following ceasefire.
SourcesZENIT News Agency
- 29 discussLife & FamilyNew4h ago
ZENIT News Agency
A Pew Research Center survey found that 65% of US Catholics favor the death penalty. 28% support it strongly.
SourcesZENIT News Agency
- 30 discussBishopsNew4h ago
ZENIT News Agency
Bishops and cardinals express doubts about synodality. They appeal to Pope Leo XIV. They question priestly ordination and female diaconate.
SourcesZENIT News Agency
- 31 discussCatholic LifeNew5h ago
The Catholic Weekly
Archbishop Fisher delivered a homily at the Dominican Sisters of St Cecilia Retreat in Nashville, Tennessee. He spoke about Jesus fulfilling the law. The homily was given on Friday Mass on the 15th Week in Ordinary Time (Year 2).
SourcesThe Catholic Weekly
- 36 discussChurch & StateNew4h ago
LiCAS News
The US sanctions the ICC president. Japan, Europe, and the UN back the ICC. The dispute highlights concern over powerful states resisting international accountability.
SourcesLiCAS News
- 37 discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
The Catholic Sun
Catholics held a Eucharistic boat procession along the Bayou Teche in Louisiana. The procession celebrated faith and history. It asked God's blessing on America.
SourcesThe Catholic Sun
- 38 discussBishopsNew5h ago
Vida Nueva
Cardenal Luis José Rueda leads 80 priests from Bogotá to quake-hit regions. The priests are from the Archdiocese of Bogotá.
SourcesVida Nueva
- 39 discussBishopsNew5h ago
The Catholic Leader
Queensland bishops visited and prayed with communities in Townsville and Palm Island. They also visited Fantome Island. The bishops shared moments of faith and reflection with the people.
SourcesThe Catholic Leader
- 40 discussCatholic LifeNew5h ago
Magyar Kurír
Magyar Kurír publishes daily readings and thoughts from the Adoremus liturgical publication. Kovács Zoltán provides the daily thoughts in August.
SourcesMagyar Kurír
- 42 discussBishopsNew5h ago
The Southern Cross
The Neocatechumenal Way team in Southern Africa met with Archbishop Dabula Anthony Mpako of Pretoria. The meeting was for the Neocatechumenal Way in Southern Africa.
SourcesThe Southern Cross
- 43 discussCatholic LifeNew5h ago
LiCAS News
Indonesian Caritas mobilizes relief across four dioceses after Flores quake. Caritas teams opened shelters, deployed volunteers and coordinated relief across four dioceses as aftershocks disrupted communities across Indonesia.
SourcesLiCAS News
- 44 discussLiturgy6h ago
The Catholic Weekly
The Archdiocese of Sydney is distributing a book to help Catholics fall in love with the Eucharist. The book is arriving in parishes this week.
SourcesThe Catholic Weekly
- 45 discussDioceses6h ago
The Southern Cross
Diocese of Kimberley celebrates 75 years of hierarchy. Father Sipho Moatlhodi reflects on the life of the Church.
SourcesThe Southern Cross
- 47 discussBishops6h ago
The Catholic Leader
The Catholic Church resumes investigation into former bishop Christopher Saunders, found guilty of abusing young men. Saunders was found guilty of one count of sexual penetration and 12 counts of indecent assault. The Church's investigation will determine his position in the Church.
SourcesThe Catholic Leader
- 50 discussReligious Orders8h ago
Cistercensi della Stretta Osservanza
The Abbot General and his Council present a new formation program based on Pope Francis' encyclical Fratelli tutti. The program is the work of the Order's Formation Commission.
- 51 discussEducation8h ago
The Catholic Weekly
A professor from Christendom has written a book to help families create more intentional homes. The book aims to reclaim the household as the centre of daily life.
SourcesThe Catholic Weekly
- 54 discussLife & Family9h ago
Catholic Star Herald
Fernando Moreno, a parishioner of Divine Mercy, is seeking a living kidney donor. Moreno had previously made a pilgrimage to the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City after his daughter's ears were healed.
SourcesCatholic Star Herald
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