Leon XIV returns to the Vatican after a few days of rest in Castel Gandolfo. He will meet with the faithful tomorrow at a general audience in St. Peter's Basilica.
SourcesVatican News
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From the Holy See
Vatican News · Agenzia Fides · L'Osservatore Romano · Diocese of Saginaw- 01 discussVaticanNew1h ago
Leon XIV returns to the Vatican after a few days of rest in Castel Gandolfo.
Vatican News
- 02 discussReligious Orders14h ago
The Apostolic Vicariate of Iquitos issued an urgent appeal to stop illegal mining in the Nanay River basin.
Agenzia Fides
The Apostolic Vicariate of Iquitos issued an urgent appeal to stop illegal mining in the Nanay River basin. The mining affects the drinking water of over half a million people. Deforestation is also advancing along the Nanay riverbanks.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
- 03 discussLiturgy17h ago
Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass at the parish church in Castel Gandolfo on the feast of the Assumption.
7 sources·L'Osservatore RomanoDiocese of SaginawRome Reports+3
Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass at the parish church in Castel Gandolfo on the feast of the Assumption. He said that true beauty is found in enduring love, which 'ennobles and lifts us up.'
SourcesL'Osservatore RomanoDiocese of SaginawRome ReportsThe Catholic RegisterThe TabletCatholic Star Herald
- 04 discussBishopsNew1h ago
Bishop Mário Spaki of Paranavaí comments on the Gospel of Matthew.
Vatican News·Perspective
Bishop Mário Spaki of Paranavaí comments on the Gospel of Matthew. He reflects on Matthew 19,23-30.
SourcesVatican News
- 05 discussCatholic Life14h ago
The Archdiocese of Gwangju prepares for World Youth Day 2027 with a two-day event at Gwangju Catholic University.
Agenzia Fides
The Archdiocese of Gwangju prepares for World Youth Day 2027 with a two-day event at Gwangju Catholic University. The event included catechetical sessions, prayers, and activities. Father Vincenzo Segil Son presented the Church's social doctrine to the young people. The Diocesan Organizing Committee organized the event to help young people become "MAJI – Welcoming Bearers" for WYD 2027.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
- 06 discussVatican19h ago
Pope Leo XIV presided over a Mass for the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary at Castel Gandolfo.
2 sources·Vatican NewsL'Osservatore Romano
Pope Leo XIV presided over a Mass for the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary at Castel Gandolfo. He spoke about the importance of faith and humility. The Mass was held at the pontifical parish of San Tommaso da Villanova.
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.
Tuesday, August 18
9 stories- 03 discussBishopsNew59m ago
Matters India
Archbishop Peter Machado of Bangalore calls for a judicial probe into the deaths of three men in Karnataka's Hanur taluk. The Archdiocese of Bangalore made the demand in a statement. The men were allegedly shot by Forest Department personnel.
SourcesMatters India
- 04 discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
DOMRADIO.DE
Pfarrer Oskar Brüsewitz protested against the DDR by setting himself on fire. His act was called a 'konterrevolutionären Akt' by Honecker. The event is still referenced in films today.
SourcesDOMRADIO.DE
- 05 discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
Angelus News
LA Catholics hold annual procession to bring Jesus and acts of mercy to men and women in poverty. The event aims to provide hope to those in need.
SourcesAngelus News
- 08 discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
Magyar Kurír
The Ecsedi Szentkút-völgy Boldogasszony chapel held an Assumption feast and pilgrimage. The Szentlaposi Szűzanya Kápolna Alapítvány celebrated 25 years since its founding. The event included a thanksgiving and a request for strength for future tasks.
SourcesMagyar Kurír
- 09 discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
The Texas Catholic
Youth at San Miguel Arcángel parish in Grand Prairie installed a statue of San Carlo Acutis. Acutis created a website cataloging Eucharistic miracles before his death in 2006. The youth aim to reflect on everyday sainthood.
SourcesThe Texas Catholic
Monday, August 17
49 stories · 7 corroborated- 01 discussDiocesesNew5h ago
A priest of the Archdiocese of San Antonio was found guilty of schism and removed from the clerical state.
4 sources·Diocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic SunOSV News+1
A priest of the Archdiocese of San Antonio was found guilty of schism and removed from the clerical state. He had called Popes Francis and Leo 'usurpers'. Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller warned Catholics not to follow him or support his group, Mission of Divine Mercy.
SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic SunOSV NewsZENIT News Agency
- 02 discussLiturgy7h ago
Pope Leo XIV encourages priests to respect liturgical norms for Mass.
2 sources·Catholic OutlookZENIT News Agency
Pope Leo XIV encourages priests to respect liturgical norms for Mass. He calls on priests to remain faithful to approved texts. The Pope made the remarks in a message to a Vatican-organized meeting in Oregon.
- 04 discussEducation11h ago
Florida Catholic bishops defend their ability to determine policies for Catholic schools after Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier sent them a letter.
4 sources·Diocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic SunOSV News+1
Florida Catholic bishops defend their ability to determine policies for Catholic schools after Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier sent them a letter. The letter demanded that Catholic schools adopt religious exemptions to vaccine requirements.
SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic SunOSV NewsAmerica
- 05 discussCatholic LifeUpdated4h ago
A priest and nun in Colombia entered a chapel to recover sacred hosts from the rubble after an earthquake.
3 sources·Catholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report
A priest and nun in Colombia entered a chapel to recover sacred hosts from the rubble after an earthquake. They found the tabernacle destroyed.
SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report
- 06 discussEducation13h ago
John DeJak, USCCB's education director, provides an overview of Catholic education in America.
5 sources·Diocese of Fort Wayne-South BendAngelus NewsThe Catholic Sun+2
John DeJak, USCCB's education director, provides an overview of Catholic education in America. He discusses current trends in US Catholic education as a new school year begins.
SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendAngelus NewsThe Catholic SunThe LeavenOSV News
- 11 discussDiocesesNew1h ago
Mirifica News
The Indonesian Catholic Church held its 5th Synod in Jakarta from November 3-7, 2025. The synod's theme was 'Berjalan Bersama Sebagai Peziarah Pengharapan: Menjadi Gereja Sinodal yang Misioner untuk Perdamaian'.
SourcesMirifica News
- 13 discussDiocesesNew1h ago
The Catholic Leader
Loganholme parishioners celebrated their 40th anniversary. Brisbane Archbishop Shane Mackinlay led the anniversary Mass. The event was a prayerful celebration.
SourcesThe Catholic Leader
- 15 discussLife & FamilyNew2h ago
The Catholic Weekly
Archbishop Anthony Fisher accused the ABC of breaching impartiality standards in VAD coverage. He complained to the ABC ombudsman about one-sided coverage of proposals to expand voluntary assisted dying access via telehealth.
SourcesThe Catholic Weekly
- 17 discussCultureNew3h ago
ZENIT News Agency
The Vatican will participate in the Mediterranean Olympics, competing against 26 countries in 4 sports. The participation of Athletica Vaticana was unanimously approved by the Olympic committees of all 26 participating nations.
SourcesZENIT News Agency
- 18 discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
ACI Digital
Santa Helena, mother of Emperor Constantino, traveled to Terra Santa and found the Santa Cruz. She discovered more than expected.
SourcesACI Digital
- 20 discussEducationNew3h ago
LiCAS News
A shooting at a Jesuit-run school in the southern Philippines resulted in two deaths. Police are investigating and providing support to students. The incident has raised concerns about campus security in Philippine schools.
SourcesLiCAS News
- 25 discussVaticanNew4h ago
Magyar Kurír
Pope Benedict XVI named Eudes Szent János as a model for priestly formation in 2009. The Church commemorates him on August 18.
SourcesMagyar Kurír
- 30 discussEducationNew4h ago
The Southern Cross
Rose Calaca is the head of the Catholic Schools Office in Johannesburg. She views education as a vocation.
SourcesThe Southern Cross
- 31 discussCatholic LifeNew5h ago
The Catholic Weekly
Sydney Catholics celebrated the Feast of the Assumption with public events. Devotees gathered in Fairfield and Liverpool.
SourcesThe Catholic Weekly
- 32 discussDiocesesNew5h ago
The Catholic Sun
John Mary Foster, a priest in the Archdiocese of San Antonio, was found guilty of schism and excommunicated. He had called Popes Francis and Leo 'usurpers' and founded the Mission of Divine Mercy. Archbishop Garcia-Siller warned Catholics not to follow Foster.
SourcesThe Catholic Sun
- 33 discussBishopsNew5h ago
DOMRADIO.DE
Kardinal Woelki looks back on his life on his 70th birthday. He talks about his calling and the future of the archdiocese. He emphasizes the ongoing mission to proclaim the Gospel.
SourcesDOMRADIO.DE
- 34 discussVatican6h ago
The Catholic Weekly
A married couple, Vatican journalists and authors, will promote their book in Australia. They wrote about Pope Francis and Pope Leo XIV.
SourcesThe Catholic Weekly
- 38 discussBishops7h ago
ACI Prensa
Bishop Silvio Báez of Managua, Nicaragua, stated that behind regimes that take away dignity, there are impoverished minds that only care about their own ambitions. He is the Auxiliary Bishop of Managua. The statement was reported by ACI Prensa.
SourcesACI Prensa
- 39 discussEducation7h ago
LiCAS News
Catholic educators scrutinize public works and governance amid deadly monsoon floods in the Philippines. Recurring floods affect Filipino communities.
SourcesLiCAS News
- 40 discussCatholic Life8h ago
The Catholic Weekly
Socceroos star Irankunda thanks Jesus and calls his father a 'holy man'. He attributes his success to faith and family roots.
SourcesThe Catholic Weekly
- 41 discussCatholic Life7h ago
LiCAS News
Gwangju Catholic youth reflected on democracy, social teaching and the Church’s responsibility to defend dignity ahead of WYD 2027. The youth are challenged to defend human dignity. The event is a preparation for WYD 2027.
SourcesLiCAS News
- 42 discussEducation8h ago
LiCAS News
A Thai Catholic educator urges schools to guide young people through AI, digital isolation and fragmentation with human formation. The educator emphasizes the importance of human formation in Catholic schools. Thai Catholic schools are encouraged to strengthen human formation.
SourcesLiCAS News
- 44 discussCulture8h ago
ACI Prensa
Erik Cotrina Pazos directed 'El Último llamado de María' after confessing in Medjugorje. The film is about Medjugorje. He shared his story with EWTN Noticias.
SourcesACI Prensa
- 48 discussBishops9h ago
Catholic Outlook
The Church's investigation into former Bishop of Broome Christopher Saunders will resume. Australian Catholic Bishops Conference President Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB announced this after Saunders' District Court trial. The investigation will proceed following the trial's conclusion.
SourcesCatholic Outlook
- 49 discussCatholic Life10h ago
The Catholic Spirit
Pope Francis promotes small groups as part of God's family. Small groups are the first group we grow up with. The groups met at a family farm.
SourcesThe Catholic Spirit
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