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Vatican News · Agenzia Fides · L'Osservatore Romano · Diocese of Hallam- 02 discussEducation11h ago
The doctoral thesis of Pope Leo XIV has been translated and published in Chinese.
Agenzia Fides
The doctoral thesis of Pope Leo XIV has been translated and published in Chinese. The thesis examines the role and authority of the local prior in the Order of Saint Augustine. The Chinese edition was published by the Centre for Catholic Studies of the Chinese University of Hong Kong.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
- 03 discussChurch & State8h 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.
9 sources·10 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
- 04 discussLiturgy9h ago
Pope Leo XIV will preside over several liturgical celebrations in September and October, including a Mass at the Basilica Shrine of the Mother of Good Counsel in Genazzano on 7 September.
8 sources·18 reports·Holy See Press OfficeVatican News
Pope Leo XIV will preside over several liturgical celebrations in September and October, including a Mass at the Basilica Shrine of the Mother of Good Counsel in Genazzano on 7 September. He will also make an apostolic journey to France and visit the UNESCO headquarters. On 8 October, he will preside over a Mass for the inauguration of the academic year of the Pontifical Universities.
- 05 discussCultureNew1h ago
The Elevazione Spirituale, a musical meditation, will take place at St. Peter's Basilica today.
Vatican News
The Elevazione Spirituale, a musical meditation, will take place at St. Peter's Basilica today. The event is part of the preparations for the 400th anniversary of the consecration of the Vatican basilica. The meditation will feature the works of Palestrina, Bruckner, and Elgar.
SourcesVatican News
- 06 discussBishops12h ago
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria has condemned the recent massacres and mass kidnappings in the country.
2 sources·Vatican NewsAgenzia Fides
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria has condemned the recent massacres and mass kidnappings in the country. The Bishops expressed their condolences to the victims and their families. They also called for an end to the violence and prayed for the safe release of the abducted worshippers.
SourcesVatican NewsAgenzia Fides
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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.
Saturday, August 29
1 story · none yet corroborated- 01 discussCultureNew1m ago
Gość Niedzielny
Foreign rescue teams join search efforts.
SourcesGość Niedzielny
Friday, August 28
55 stories · 13 corroborated- 01 discussEducation9h ago
A student challenges a 2004 Supreme Court decision.
2 sources·Catholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register
A student challenges a 2004 Supreme Court decision. The Diocese of Scranton reopens its seminary. Benedictine College names a speaker for its library dedication.
- 02 discussLiturgy8h ago
Vietnamese youth are drawn to the Traditional Latin Mass.
2 sources·Catholic News AgencyCatholic World Report
Vietnamese youth are drawn to the Traditional Latin Mass. Philippine dioceses call for an end to a mining agreement. Holy Land priests highlight the plight of the Christian community.
- 03 discussDioceses13h ago
Cardinale De Mendonca presided over the Eucharistic celebration and opened the Porta Santa at L’Aquila.
2 sources·Diocese of L’AquilaVatican News
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.
- 04 discussChurch & State13h 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
- 05 discussReligious Freedom9h ago
The Justice Department met with faith leaders to discuss stronger protections for houses of worship.
2 sources·Catholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register
The Justice Department met with faith leaders to discuss stronger protections for houses of worship. The meeting aimed to address violence against people practicing their faith. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon attended the meeting.
- 06 discussVatican9h ago
Pope Leo XIV warned that decisions affecting human life are increasingly being entrusted to machines.
6 sources·ACI PrensaCatholic News AgencyACI Africa+3
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 is a reality that directly affects people's way of life.
SourcesACI PrensaCatholic News AgencyACI AfricaNational Catholic RegisterAleteiaAlfa y Omega
- 09 discussEducation14h ago
2 sources·Diocese of San Bartolomé de ChillánDiocese of Trani–Barletta–Bisceglie–Nazareth
- 10 discussVatican18h 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.
- 11Order of Malta in Poland invites Polish Americans to inscribe ancestors' names on Kraków church walldiscussCatholic Life12h 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
- 12 discussBishops13h 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
- 13 discussLiturgy9h ago
The Archdiocese of Malta announces a Mass and Rosary on August 29, 2026, at 9:30am.
3 sources·4 reports·Diocese of São José dos CamposKnisja MaltijaKTO
The Archdiocese of Malta announces a Mass and Rosary on August 29, 2026, at 9:30am. The Diocese of São José dos Campos also announces a Giro Diocesano on August 28, 2026. KTO broadcasts a Chapelet from Lourdes on August 28, 2026.
- 14 discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
He is a singer, composer and catechist.
Vatican News
He is a singer, composer and catechist. He is on the Brazilian program every Sunday.
SourcesVatican News
- 17 discussReligious OrdersNew1h ago
Agência Ecclesia
They will support children and youth in education, food and health.
SourcesAgência Ecclesia
- 24 discussCultureNew4h ago
Canção Nova
Canção Nova airs Agro show. The show features the last day of the Barretão festival. A family dedicates themselves to the Crioulo horse.
SourcesCanção Nova
- 27 discussBishops8h ago
2 reports·The Pillar Podcast
Chaldean Bishop Emanuel Shaleta rejects a plea deal. Pope Leo asks the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes to cover its Rupnik mosaics. Russia launches misinformation campaign against the Holy See.
SourcesThe Pillar Podcast
- 28 discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
Desde la Fe·Perspective
Desde la Fe publishes column 'La casa de los espejos'. The column discusses San Joaquín and Santa Ana.
SourcesDesde la Fe
- 29 discussEducation8h ago
The Pillar Podcast
The Pillar Podcast released a bonus episode titled 'Bonus: Cooperstown'. The episode is available to paying subscribers.
SourcesThe Pillar Podcast
- 31 discussCatholic Life8h ago
Vida Nueva
The VI National Congress of Pueri Cantores will take place in Menorca from October 10 to 12. Around 500 children and young people will attend. The congress will be held in the diocese of Menorca.
SourcesVida Nueva
- 32 discussCatholic Life8h ago
Canção Nova
The day shows the risks of smoking. Quitting smoking is a sure alternative to live healthier.
SourcesCanção Nova
- 34 discussReligious Orders8h ago
Canção Nova
People are engaged in giving themselves entirely for evangelization.
SourcesCanção Nova
- 35 discussVatican8h ago
Canção Nova
Padre Mateus, from Piracicaba, has been accepted at the Vatican Diplomatic Academy. He will remain linked to the Diocese of Piracicaba.
SourcesCanção Nova
- 36 discussCatholic Life10h ago
The Catholic Spirit
Mike Fratto has spent a lifetime saying yes to service and faith. He looks back and sees the cumulative effect. Fratto is 79 and retired.
SourcesThe Catholic Spirit
- 37 discussEducation10h ago
Catholic Review
Catholic school educators attended the 2026 Catholic School Convocation at the Church of Nativity in Timonium. The event celebrated faith, community, and the year ahead. Educators wore matching school T-shirts and custom spiritwear.
SourcesCatholic Review
- 38 discussCulture9h ago
National Catholic Register
EWTN debuts travel series. The series takes viewers to the birthplace of Christianity. The series is called The Road Less Traveled.
SourcesNational Catholic Register
- 39 discussCatholic Life11h ago
CatholicPhilly
Catholic Charities Family Service Centers hosted back-to-school events in Philadelphia, providing hundreds of students with backpacks, school supplies, food, and other essentials. The events also offered information about community services. Families received books and personal care items.
SourcesCatholicPhilly
- 40 discussCatholic Life11h ago
The Catholic Spirit
Sarah Kostick, a researcher in apple genetics at the University of Minnesota, talks with Father Tom Margevicius about generosity and stewardship. The conversation will air on Relevant Radio 1330 AM. Kostick discusses her work and how it relates to her faith.
SourcesThe Catholic Spirit
- 41 discussLife & Family11h ago
The Catholic Spirit
Father Joseph Bambenek and Kim Williams reflect on the importance of compassionate end-of-life care. They have seen the importance of this care.
SourcesThe Catholic Spirit
- 44 discussVatican11h ago
Religion News Service
Pope Leo's foreign minister visits Moscow amid rising tensions over Ukraine. CIA director also visits Moscow.
SourcesReligion News Service
- 46 discussVatican11h ago
ACI Prensa
Juan Carlos Pallarols, a master goldsmith, is crafting a chalice for Pope Leo XIV He shared his story with ACI Prensa.
SourcesACI Prensa
- 47 discussChurch & State13h ago
CatholicPhilly
The Church aids victims of Nepal floods and works for peace in Ukraine. CatholicPhilly presents a weekly roundup of international news.
SourcesCatholicPhilly
- 48 discussEducation13h 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
- 50 discussCatholic Life14h 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
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