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Vatican News · Agenzia Fides · Catholic News Agency · Religión Digital- 02 discussVatican15h ago
Pope Leo XIV expressed his condolences to the families of the victims of a ferry disaster in Zimbabwe.
12 sources·26 reports·Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV expressed his condolences to the families of the victims of a ferry disaster in Zimbabwe. The accident occurred on Lake Kariba and resulted in the loss of over 80 lives, including children. The Pope offered prayers for the victims and their families, as well as for the civil authorities and rescue teams responding to the tragedy.
SourcesVatican News
- 03 discussBishops17h ago
Nigerian Bishops are urging the faithful to participate in the 2027 general elections.
Agenzia Fides
Nigerian Bishops are urging the faithful to participate in the 2027 general elections. Bishop Dauwa Yohanna and Monsignor Matthew Man-Oso Ndagoso warned against political apathy and encouraged Christians to obtain voter cards and vote. The Bishops stated that not voting is a defeatist mentality and that poor leadership has led to neglect, insecurity, and economic decline.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
- 04 discussChurch & StateUpdated2h ago
Pope Francis prayed for 12 Polish pilgrims who died in a bus accident in Hungary.
5 sources·6 reports·Vatican NewsCatholic News AgencyReligión Digital+2
Pope Francis prayed for 12 Polish pilgrims who died in a bus accident in Hungary. The pilgrims were returning from Medjugorje. The Pope assured his spiritual closeness to those affected by the tragedy.
SourcesVatican NewsCatholic News AgencyReligión DigitalMagyar KurírCatholic World Report
- 05 discussReligious Orders18h ago
Salesiani investono in giovani a Francistown.
L'Osservatore Romano
Salesiani investono in giovani a Francistown. L’impegno dei salesiani in un quartiere povero di Francistown accanto ai giovani vera risorsa del Paese.
SourcesL'Osservatore Romano
- 06 discussChurch & State17h ago
Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema has been re-elected with 60.49% of the vote.
Agenzia Fides
Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema has been re-elected with 60.49% of the vote. The Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops has called for transparency and respect for the rule of law amid tensions and allegations of violence. The bishops' statement expressed deep concern over the conduct of the general elections.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
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Wednesday, August 19
5 stories- 02 discussChurch & StateNew12m ago
CBCP News
The head of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines urged the Church to help voters form their consciences and participate responsibly in the political process ahead of the presidential election. The Church should help voters discern. The election is less than two years away.
SourcesCBCP News
- 04 discussLiturgyNew38m ago
The Catholic Sun
Fr. Matt Lowry discusses Sunday Mass preparation. He shares tips in “Now You Know” episode.
SourcesThe Catholic Sun
- 05 discussCultureNew38m ago
Angelus News·Perspective
Angelus News publishes column on Catholic Church’s ‘boomer’ divide. The column discusses stereotypes. The column appeared on Angelus News.
SourcesAngelus News
Tuesday, August 18
54 stories · 8 corroborated- 01 discussVaticanUpdated2h ago
Pope Leo XIV made remarks on his American roots and the Ceuta crisis.
2 sources·Catholic OutlookInfoVaticana
Pope Leo XIV made remarks on his American roots and the Ceuta crisis. He reframed migration as a test of whom a society will see. He had a private dinner with American donors.
SourcesCatholic OutlookInfoVaticana
- 02 discussEducation7h ago
A student killed a fellow student before killing himself in a Jesuit-run school in the Philippines.
3 sources·The Catholic WeeklyOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun
A student killed a fellow student before killing himself in a Jesuit-run school in the Philippines. The incident sparked shock and alarm over juvenile delinquency and campus security.
- 03 discussLife & Family6h ago
The US Department of State has given Catholic Relief Services $50 million as part of a $1.4 billion aid package to faith-based groups.
4 sources·National Catholic RegisterCatholic News AgencyACI Prensa+1
The US Department of State has given Catholic Relief Services $50 million as part of a $1.4 billion aid package to faith-based groups. The funding will help improve hospitals, clinics, and health networks in rural parts of Cameroon, Liberia, and Nigeria.
SourcesNational Catholic RegisterCatholic News AgencyACI PrensaCatholic World Report
- 04 discussCatholic Life9h ago
A special Mass was held to commemorate the centenary of 4 Mexican martyrs.
3 sources·Catholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report
A special Mass was held to commemorate the centenary of 4 Mexican martyrs. The martyrs were Luis Bátis Sáinz, Manuel Morales, Salvador Lara Puente, and David Roldán Lara. They were martyred during the Cristero period.
SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report
- 05 discussBishops11h ago
Women who worked with Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen recall his missionary work ahead of his beatification.
4 sources·Diocese of Fort Wayne-South BendOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun+1
Women who worked with Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen recall his missionary work ahead of his beatification. They helped transform his words into material support for missionaries and young churches. The women opened thousands of letters and recorded donations.
SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendOSV NewsThe Catholic SunThe Texas Catholic
- 06 discussCatholic LifeUpdated2h ago
3 sources·Archdiocese of HuêArchdiocese of Naxos, Andros, Tinos, MykonosACI Digital
- 07 discussChurch & StateUpdated2h ago
Israeli settlers have been bringing their sheep herd up to the Kaabnah family compound just outside Taybeh village twice a day.
5 sources·The Catholic WeeklyCatholic ReviewThe Catholic Sun+2
Israeli settlers have been bringing their sheep herd up to the Kaabnah family compound just outside Taybeh village twice a day. The situation is getting worse by the day.
SourcesThe Catholic WeeklyCatholic ReviewThe Catholic SunOSV NewsAmerica
- 08 discussReligious Freedom12h ago
Archbishop Moth, president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales, urged world leaders to enforce religious freedom standards in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
4 sources·Angelus NewsCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register+1
Archbishop Moth, president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales, urged world leaders to enforce religious freedom standards in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. He called on the UN to act against global persecution of believers. The archbishop made the appeal as part of his role as president of the conference.
SourcesAngelus NewsCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report
- 13 discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
Vida Nueva
Chimpay will host devotees of Blessed Ceferino Namuncurá for a traditional pilgrimage of faith. The event will take place from August 28 to 30. It is the most important pilgrimage in the Patagonia region.
SourcesVida Nueva
- 14 discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
LiCAS News
Cardinal Tagle joined jubilee celebrations in Bougainville. He highlighted mission, unity and the Church’s role in Bougainville’s recovery process. The celebrations marked 125 years of Catholic presence in Bougainville.
SourcesLiCAS News
- 15 discussCultureNew2h ago
LiCAS News
Cambodia is developing Muslim-friendly tourism. Prayer spaces and halal services are being introduced. The country is facing economic pressures.
SourcesLiCAS News
- 19 discussEducationNew3h ago
LiCAS News
CEAP appealed for compassion and privacy after a deadly school shooting. Authorities investigate the attack and campus security.
SourcesLiCAS News
- 20 discussEducationNew3h ago
LiCAS News
Thai Education Minister backs Catholic schools amid AI and inequality. Thai Catholic educators were urged to pair innovation with human formation.
SourcesLiCAS News
- 25 discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
CBCP News
A priest and a nun recovered sacred hosts from earthquake rubble in Chiquinquirá, Colombia. The Aug. 10 earthquake hit the town of Chiquinquirá in Roldanillo, a subdistrict of the Valle del. The priest and nun were able to recover the sacred hosts.
SourcesCBCP News
- 26 discussReligious OrdersNew4h ago
Società delle Missioni Africane
Don Michele Farina shares an analysis of the SMA Italiana mission in Centrafrica. The mission has been present in Monasao for about five years. The SMA Italiana has been working to give continuity to the mission.
- 27 discussLife & FamilyNew4h ago
Matters India
A violent mob attacked Pastor Joy Sutradhar in West Bengal, leaving his family traumatized. The attack occurred in Purba Bardhaman district. The local community is shaken.
SourcesMatters India
- 28 discussCatholic LifeNew5h ago
The Catholic Weekly
Liana Moric, a 25-year-old primary school teacher, had a conversation about faith at a friend's birthday party. The conversation was a turning point for her. She had previously taken part in Called & Gifted.
SourcesThe Catholic Weekly
- 29 discussCatholic LifeNew5h ago
The Catholic Weekly
Pope Leo XIV blessed the inaugural Lion Pilgrimage. The pilgrimage challenged young Sydney Catholics to put Christ at the centre of their careers, relationships and public lives. It was deemed an immeasurable success.
SourcesThe Catholic Weekly
- 30 discussLife & Family6h ago
Catholic Bishops' Conference of Japan
The Catholic Bishops' Conference of Japan has launched the 2026 Month for Protecting All Life. The initiative is part of the Laudato Si' Section "Living Water". The conference aims to promote the protection of all life.
- 31 discussCulture6h ago
ZENIT News Agency
ZENIT News Agency reports on a research project analyzing the Qumran scrolls using AI and materials analysis. The project investigates the provenance of the texts from the ancient Dead Sea Library. The scrolls date from the 3rd century BC to the 1st century AD and are written in Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek.
SourcesZENIT News Agency
- 32 discussChurch & State6h ago
ZENIT News Agency
Poland's President vetoes a bill equating same-sex unions with marriage, citing the Polish Constitution. The EU had pressured Poland to bring its laws in line with EU policies. The President's veto defies the EU's orders.
SourcesZENIT News Agency
- 33 discussLife & Family7h ago
ZENIT News Agency
The US takes the lead in the Geneva Consensus Declaration, a global pro-life coalition. The declaration aims to improve women's health through a pro-life, pro-family and pro-sovereignty approach.
SourcesZENIT News Agency
- 34 discussVatican7h ago
ZENIT News Agency
A modern organization claiming to be the heir of the Order of the Poor Knights of Christ and of the Temple of Solomon is suing Pope Leo XIV in Spanish courts. The organization argues that Pope Clement V's decision to suppress the order in 1312 was illegitimate. The case seeks ecclesiastical rehabilitation and financial compensation.
SourcesZENIT News Agency
- 35 discussDioceses7h ago
ZENIT News Agency
A bishop has issued guidelines for his diocese on Catholic funerals. The guidelines emphasize the funeral as an act of the Church. The bishop's answer is uncompromising.
SourcesZENIT News Agency
- 37 discussCatholic Life8h ago
ACI Prensa
12 Polish pilgrims died and 10 were injured in a bus crash in Hungary. They were returning from a pilgrimage to Medjugorje.
SourcesACI Prensa
- 39 discussVatican8h ago
Canção Nova
Pope comments on Vatican athletes' performance in Mediterranean Games. The athletes, Fabrizio Peloni and Tiziano Lucarelli, will debut in padel on August 22.
SourcesCanção Nova
- 40 discussCatholic Life6h ago
The Catholic Weekly·Perspective
Philippa Martyr writes that priest numbers aren’t as bad as you think. Ordination rates have fallen, but so have Mass-going Catholic rates.
SourcesThe Catholic Weekly
- 41 discussCulture9h ago
Canção Nova
Canção Nova reports on the Bienal Internacional do Livro in Brasília. The event aims to promote literature and reading.
SourcesCanção Nova
- 42 discussLiturgy9h ago
2 reports·Knisja Maltija
The Archdiocese of Malta publishes the Gospel of the day for 19th August. The Gospel is from Matthew 20:1-16a. The readings of the day include Ezekiel 34:1-11 and Psalm 22 (23):1-3a,3b-4,5,6.
SourcesKnisja Maltija
- 43 discussLife & Family9h ago
Vida Nueva
Martin Scheuch, a victim of the Sodalicio de Vida Cristiana movement, says abuse of conscience can be more devastating than sexual abuse. He speaks after the movement was closed by Pope Francis due to structural abuses of power, conscience, economy, and sex.
SourcesVida Nueva
- 44 discussLiturgy9h ago
The Catholic Sun
The Catholic Sun publishes September feasts commemorating the Holy Cross and Our Lady of Sorrows. The Church celebrates the feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross on Sept. 14, and the memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows follows on Sept. 15.
SourcesThe Catholic Sun
- 45 discussLiturgy9h ago
Magyar Kurír
Magyar Kurír publishes daily Gospel for August 19, 2026. The Gospel is from Mt 20,1–16a.
SourcesMagyar Kurír
- 46 discussCatholic Life9h ago
Catholic Outlook
Young Christian Workers met with NSW Industrial Relations Minister Sophie Cotsis to discuss AI impact on job insecurity. The meeting took place at NSW Parliament. Leaders from the Parramatta Young Christian Workers were present.
SourcesCatholic Outlook
- 47 discussLife & Family6h ago
The Catholic Weekly·Perspective
Francine and Byron Pirola write about love. They reflect on 'until death do us part'.
SourcesThe Catholic Weekly
- 49 discussVatican11h ago
The Catholic Telegraph
Katherine D. Schmitt stitched a needlepoint of the papal crest. She gave it to Pope Leo XIV in person.
SourcesThe Catholic Telegraph
- 50 discussCulture10h ago
CathNews Australia
Two Coalition MPs have crossed the floor to vote against Labor's new restrictions on betting advertising and inducements. The bill's final form has sparked anger and dismay among crossbenchers and the Greens.
SourcesCathNews Australia
- 51 discussCatholic Life10h ago
CathNews Australia
Deacon Gary Stone says confidentiality and trust are critical for chaplains. He made the comments in an interview. Confidentiality and trust are important for those who come to chaplains for support.
SourcesCathNews Australia
- 52 discussVatican10h ago
The Catholic Sun
Pope Leo XIV has appointed 3 US-based leaders to the Dicastery for Integral Human Development. They are among 12 newly named consultors. The leaders have ties to the University of Notre Dame in Indiana.
SourcesThe Catholic Sun
- 54 discussVatican10h ago
The Catholic Sun
Pope Leo XIV has appointed 3 US-based leaders to the Dicastery for Integral Human Development. They are among 12 newly named consultors. The leaders have ties to the University of Notre Dame in Indiana.
SourcesThe Catholic Sun
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