Vatican News and Požega Diocese publish daily readings for August 26. Readings include 2 Thessalonians 3:6-10,16-18 and Matthew 23:27-32.
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Diocese of Požega · Vatican News · Agenzia Fides · L'Osservatore Romano- 01 discussLiturgyUpdated1h ago
Vatican News and Požega Diocese publish daily readings for August 26.
2 sources·Diocese of PožegaVatican News
- 02 discussLife & Family13h ago
At least 47 people were killed and 22 wounded in a massacre in Kenscoff, Haiti.
Agenzia Fides
At least 47 people were killed and 22 wounded in a massacre in Kenscoff, Haiti. The Church of the Ark of the New Covenant was destroyed. Several families have fled the area.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
- 04 discussVatican7h ago
Pope Leo XIV prayed the Angelus with the faithful and pilgrims gathered in Saint Peter's Square.
15 sources·26 reports·Holy See Press OfficeThe Holy SeeVatican News+2
Pope Leo XIV prayed the Angelus with the faithful and pilgrims gathered in Saint Peter's Square. He reflected on the importance of having a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. The Pope emphasized that faith is not something given once and for all, but rather it needs to be rediscovered and renewed every day.
SourcesHoly See Press OfficeThe Holy SeeVatican NewsDiocese of SkopjeDiocese of Hallam
- 05 discussLiturgy7h ago
Pope Leo XIV sends greetings to participants in Italy's 76th National Liturgical Week.
4 sources·10 reports·Vatican NewsDiocese of HallamDiocese of Skopje
Pope Leo XIV sends greetings to participants in Italy's 76th National Liturgical Week. He urges the Church to recover the central place of the liturgy in Christian formation. The Pope emphasizes the importance of liturgy in nourishing faith, fraternity, and peace.
- 06 discussVatican13h ago
John Paul I outlined his missionary magisterium in his first Radio Message.
Agenzia Fides
John Paul I outlined his missionary magisterium in his first Radio Message. He emphasized evangelization and the Church's mission. He also expressed his determination to continue the legacy of the Second Vatican Council.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
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Wednesday, August 26
11 stories · none yet corroborated- 02 discussCultureNew46m ago
Agenzia SIR
The professor at Università Federico II di Napoli suggests the children of Gaza for the Nobel Peace Prize 2026. The Nobel Prize rules allow a university professor to nominate someone.
SourcesAgenzia SIR
- 03 discussChurch & StateNew49m ago
Agenzia SIR
Russia has launched a special operation in Ukraine. The operation has been ongoing for 54 months. Ukraine has been under attack.
SourcesAgenzia SIR
- 04 discussCultureNew48m ago
DOMRADIO.DE
The new Dommuseum "Paulus" in Münster opens Thursday. The Münster Domschatz was stored in Köln for nine years due to defects in the old Domschatzkammer. The new museum presents the treasures in a completely new form. Admission is free.
SourcesDOMRADIO.DE
- 06 discussCultureNew1h ago
La Croix
La Croix welcomes new columnists and returns several faithful columnists. They will provide their unique perspective on current events and major issues. La Croix L'Hebdo launches a new section, 'Foi d'électeur !', focused on the presidential election.
SourcesLa Croix
- 09 discussLiturgyNew1h ago
The Catholic Sun
Fr. Paul Sullivan discusses what to do if you forget to confess a sin. He joins the episode of "Now You Know".
SourcesThe Catholic Sun
- 10 discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
Magyar Kurír
Terdik János invites fathers to join the 15th pilgrimage to Máriapócs. The pilgrimage will take place from October 9-11. Participants will travel from Debrecen-Nyíradony-Máriapócs.
SourcesMagyar Kurír
- 11 discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
RKKerk.nl·Perspective
The Catholic Church in the Netherlands publishes a column about believing in young people. The column discusses the challenges faced by the Church in the Netherlands. The Church is discovering how to be a smaller but still inspiring community.
SourcesRKKerk.nl
Tuesday, August 25
48 stories · 5 corroborated- 01 discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
The Church celebrates Teresa de Jesus Jornet e Ibars, a Spanish nun who founded the Little Sisters of the Abandoned Elderly.
2 sources·ACI DigitalExaudi
The Church celebrates Teresa de Jesus Jornet e Ibars, a Spanish nun who founded the Little Sisters of the Abandoned Elderly. She founded the congregation in 1873 with Father Saturnino López Novoa in Barbastro, Huesca, Spain. The congregation cares for four nursing homes in São Paulo, Brazil.
SourcesACI DigitalExaudi
- 02 discussLife & Family10h ago
A watchdog group has flagged safety concerns at Colorado abortion clinics after the death of a teenager.
2 sources·Catholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register
A watchdog group has flagged safety concerns at Colorado abortion clinics after the death of a teenager. The group says staff waited too long to call 911. Women continue to be injured at the clinic.
- 03 discussBishops11h ago
Cardinal Blase J. Cupich of Chicago reinstated Father Michael Pfleger to public ministry after an inquiry cleared him of abuse allegations.
4 sources·Diocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic SunOSV News+1
Cardinal Blase J. Cupich of Chicago reinstated Father Michael Pfleger to public ministry after an inquiry cleared him of abuse allegations. Father Pfleger is senior pastor of St. Sabina Catholic Church in Chicago. He is known for his social justice ministry.
SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic SunOSV NewsAmerica
- 04 discussCatholic Life11h ago
Spanish Catholics welcome new interest in St. John of the Cross.
2 sources·The Catholic SunOSV News
Spanish Catholics welcome new interest in St. John of the Cross. The Spanish Church seeks new directions from a 16th-century mystic.
SourcesThe Catholic SunOSV News
- 05 discussCultureUpdated1h ago
Dolly Parton, American singer and country music icon, has died at 80.
3 sources·La CroixAleteiaTygodnik Powszechny
Dolly Parton, American singer and country music icon, has died at 80. Her family announced the news on social media. Parton was known for her faith and philanthropy.
- 24 discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
The Southern Cross
Notre-Dame du Cap shrine is in Canada's Québec province. The shrine is connected to Our Lady's intercession in the construction of a church.
SourcesThe Southern Cross
- 26 discussLife & FamilyNew4h ago
LiCAS News
Rohingya families face worsening hunger and uncertainty. Aid shortages and displacement leave Rohingya families facing a bleak future.
SourcesLiCAS News
- 28 discussLiturgyNew4h ago
The Southern Cross
A priest greets the congregation at Mass with the words, 'The Lord be with you'. The Southern Cross discusses the greeting.
SourcesThe Southern Cross
- 34 discussCatholic LifeNew5h ago
DOMRADIO.DE
Kara Ehlert, Caritas expert for refugees in the Diocese of Münster, criticizes the mood against refugees. She also expresses her opinion as a poetry slammer.
SourcesDOMRADIO.DE
- 35 discussReligious FreedomNew5h ago
DOMRADIO.DE
Christians are under pressure since the war began. Sepehri is a human rights activist.
SourcesDOMRADIO.DE
- 36 discussBishops7h ago
ACI Prensa
Bishop Munilla visited the Guadalupe Basilica in Mexico. He called it a gift from God and the Virgin Mary. This is his first visit.
SourcesACI Prensa
- 38 discussCatholic Life8h ago
ACI Prensa
ACI Prensa reports Congreso Bíblico “Él Sana” will take place on September 5 in Colombia. The event will focus on healing wounds through faith.
SourcesACI Prensa
- 43 discussCatholic Life9h ago
The Catholic Leader
The Catholic Leader reports the Church celebrates Augustinian saints in August. St Augustine and St Monica are honoured. The Church also celebrates mystics, missionaries and a blessed.
SourcesThe Catholic Leader
- 47 discussCulture10h ago
Catholic Outlook
FiaFia Night strengthens students' sense of belonging. CSPD promotes community.
SourcesCatholic Outlook
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