Pope Leo XIV appeals for a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine. The Vatican supports this solution for a just and lasting peace. The Pope made this appeal during the Angelus on August 16.
SourcesVatican News
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Vatican News · L'Osservatore Romano · Diocese of Saginaw · Rome Reports- 01 discussVaticanNew1h ago
Pope Leo XIV appeals for a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine.
Vatican News
- 03 discussReligious Orders20h 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
- 05 discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
Bishop Kilaini commemorates 30 years of Radio Maria Tanzania.
Vatican News
Bishop Kilaini commemorates 30 years of Radio Maria Tanzania. The radio was founded by laypeople and has been supported by Catholic bishops. It has become a tool for evangelization, love, and comfort.
SourcesVatican News
- 06 discussVaticanNew2h 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.
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Monday, August 17
56 stories · 12 corroborated- 01 discussCultureNew1m ago
Jan Frycz, a renowned actor, has died.
2 sources·NiedzielaGość Niedzielny
Jan Frycz, a renowned actor, has died. He was 72 years old. The news was announced by the National Theatre in Warsaw.
SourcesNiedzielaGość Niedzielny
- 02 discussVaticanNew1h ago
Pope Leo XIV joins a boat procession on Lake Albano, a rare event for a pope.
2 sources·DOMRADIO.DEGość Niedzielny
Pope Leo XIV joins a boat procession on Lake Albano, a rare event for a pope. The event is part of a long tradition in Italy. The pope's participation is seen as a sign of his informal approach to interacting with people.
SourcesDOMRADIO.DEGość Niedzielny
- 03 discussVaticanNew2h ago
Pope Leo XIV expresses hope that the Mediterranean Games will promote sport as a 'prophecy of peace and fraternity'.
3 sources·5 reports·Vatican NewsDiocese of HallamCanção Nova
Pope Leo XIV expresses hope that the Mediterranean Games will promote sport as a 'prophecy of peace and fraternity'. The event will be held in southern Italy. Athletica Vaticana will participate with four athletes in three disciplines.
- 04 discussVaticanNew1h ago
Pope Leo XIV will make a pastoral visit to San Marino on Aug.
4 sources·National Catholic RegisterCatholic News AgencyACI Prensa+1
Pope Leo XIV will make a pastoral visit to San Marino on Aug. 22. He will meet with authorities and lead Eucharistic adoration. This will be his first visit to the country.
SourcesNational Catholic RegisterCatholic News AgencyACI PrensaCatholic Star Herald
- 05 discussVaticanNew3h 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
- 07 discussChurch & StateNew3h ago
The Catholic Church in Colombia has mobilized its communities to support those affected by the August 10 earthquake.
2 sources·4 reports·Vatican NewsDiocese of Trento
The Catholic Church in Colombia has mobilized its communities to support those affected by the August 10 earthquake. A national day of prayer and a fundraising campaign were organized. The initiative aims to coordinate aid and maintain hope for the affected families.
- 08 discussVaticanNew34m ago
Pope Leo XIV assured those affected by the 15 August earthquake in Indonesia of his spiritual solidarity and closeness.
7 sources·11 reports·Vatican NewsDiocese of HallamDiocese of Skopje
Pope Leo XIV assured those affected by the 15 August earthquake in Indonesia of his spiritual solidarity and closeness. He encouraged ongoing humanitarian efforts. The earthquake caused over 60 deaths and left thousands homeless.
- 09 discussVaticanNew1h ago
Pope Leo XIV expressed spiritual solidarity with those affected by the earthquake in Indonesia.
7 sources·16 reports·Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV expressed spiritual solidarity with those affected by the earthquake in Indonesia. The earthquake occurred on August 15 and caused over 50 deaths. The Pope encouraged continued humanitarian aid.
SourcesVatican News
- 10 discussDiocesesNew5h ago
The Association of Diocesan Catholic Clergy in Zambia's Livingstone Diocese met for a safeguarding workshop.
2 sources·Vatican NewsDiocese of Hallam
The Association of Diocesan Catholic Clergy in Zambia's Livingstone Diocese met for a safeguarding workshop. The workshop was held at Luxe Country Convention Centre. The event aimed to promote safeguarding within the diocese.
- 11 discussBishops6h 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.
- 12 discussVaticanNew5h 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 discussBishopsNew28m ago
Aid to the Church in Need
A group of religious sisters in Mozambique were attacked. The president of the Bishops' Conference of Mozambique denounced an 'exponential rise' in criminality. This is not the first attack on a religious home in the country.
SourcesAid to the Church in Need
- 16 discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
The Catholic Spirit
The Jubilee Family Shrine at Schoenstatt on the Lake in Sleepy Eye celebrates its 50th anniversary. Events are planned for September 18-20.
SourcesThe Catholic Spirit
- 21 discussBishopsNew1h ago
Bishop János Székely expressed solidarity with Polish pilgrims after a bus crash.
Vatican News
Bishop János Székely expressed solidarity with Polish pilgrims after a bus crash. He prayed for the victims and offered support to families.
SourcesVatican News
- 26 discussDiocesesNew2h ago
The 'Com Deus, Tem Jeito' event was held in Camaçari, Bahia.
Vatican News
The 'Com Deus, Tem Jeito' event was held in Camaçari, Bahia. Bishop Dirceu Medeiros participated. It's the 3rd of 4 events this year.
SourcesVatican News
- 32 discussCultureNew1h ago
Catholic Review·Perspective
Catholic Review publishes a review of the movie 'The End of Oak Street'. The movie involves a neighborhood being transported back to the dinosaur era. The review is available on the Catholic Review website.
SourcesCatholic Review
- 33 discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
Catholic Review·Perspective
Catholic Review reviews 'American Martyr: The Stanley Rother Story'. The movie is about Father Stanley Rother, the first US priest declared blessed due to martyrdom. He was beatified in 2017.
SourcesCatholic Review
- 34 discussCatholic LifeNew3h 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
- 35 discussVaticanNew3h 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
- 38 discussVaticanNew3h 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
- 40 discussVaticanNew4h 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
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