UNICEF reports that 12.2% of children under five in Gaza suffer from chronic malnutrition. The organization warns that despite some improvement, the situation remains fragile and depends on continued humanitarian aid.
SourcesVatican NewsTK KBS
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Vatican News · TK KBS · Agenzia Fides · Caritas Italiana- 01 discussLife & FamilyNew26m ago
UNICEF reports that 12.2% of children under five in Gaza suffer from chronic malnutrition.
2 sources·Vatican NewsTK KBS
- 02 discussLife & Family13h ago
Cardinal José Advincula urges families, schools, Churches and communities to listen to young people struggling silently with loneliness, anxiety, bullying, academic pressure or family…
Agenzia Fides
Cardinal José Advincula urges families, schools, Churches and communities to listen to young people struggling silently with loneliness, anxiety, bullying, academic pressure or family problems after a shooting at Ateneo de Zamboanga University. The incident killed one student and injured others. The Cardinal made the appeal after the shooting that took place on 18 August at the Jesuit-run educational institution.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
- 03 discussBishopsUpdated3h ago
Kardinal Matteo Maria Zuppi hat in Amatrice eine Messe gefeiert, um an das Erdbeben von 2016 zu erinnern.
4 sources·6 reports·Vatican NewsCaritas ItalianaL'Osservatore Romano+1
Kardinal Matteo Maria Zuppi hat in Amatrice eine Messe gefeiert, um an das Erdbeben von 2016 zu erinnern. Die Gedenkfeier fand auf dem Sportplatz "Paride Telisi" statt. Ministerpräsidentin Giorgia Meloni nahm teil.
SourcesVatican NewsCaritas ItalianaL'Osservatore RomanoChiesa Cattolica Italiana
- 04 discussCultureNew26m ago
Vatikán si připomíná desáté výročí zemětřesení ve střední Itálii.
2 sources·Vatican NewsTK KBS
Vatikán si připomíná desáté výročí zemětřesení ve střední Itálii. Místní komunity čelí pomalé obnově a úbytku obyvatel.
SourcesVatican NewsTK KBS
- 05 discussVaticanUpdated2h ago
Pope Leo XIV received a delegation from the Military Ordinariate for Portugal.
5 sources·10 reports·The Holy SeeHoly See Press OfficeL'Osservatore Romano
Pope Leo XIV received a delegation from the Military Ordinariate for Portugal. The Pope addressed the delegation, remembering two young soldiers who lost their lives and entrusting them to the Lord. The Ordinariate was established 60 years ago and received its first bishop 25 years ago.
SourcesThe Holy SeeHoly See Press OfficeL'Osservatore Romano
- 06 discussDioceses17h ago
The Diocese of Lodwar in Kenya has warned the faithful about a fake priest who pretended to celebrate Mass and administer sacraments.
Agenzia Fides
The Diocese of Lodwar in Kenya has warned the faithful about a fake priest who pretended to celebrate Mass and administer sacraments. The man, who presented himself as Fr Jones Bogonko Onchonga, is a layman with a wife and two children. He is facing charges of identity theft.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
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Tuesday, August 25
30 stories · 5 corroborated- 01 discussLife & FamilyNew53m ago
The Chicago Bears donated $200,000 to Catholic Charities for Midwest storm relief.
2 sources·Catholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register
The Chicago Bears donated $200,000 to Catholic Charities for Midwest storm relief. Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago and Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Gary each received $100,000.
- 02 discussDiocesesNew59m ago
Pope Leone XIV sent a telegram to the Diocese of Montepulciano-Chiusi-Pienza on the 80th anniversary of the reconstruction of the Amiata cross.
2 sources·Diocese of Montepulciano–Chiusi–PienzaToscana Oggi
Pope Leone XIV sent a telegram to the Diocese of Montepulciano-Chiusi-Pienza on the 80th anniversary of the reconstruction of the Amiata cross. The cross was restored after being damaged in World War II. The telegram was sent through Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican Secretary of State.
- 03 discussVaticanNew2h ago
Pope Leo XIV will spend a day in Metz, a border city in France, as part of his four-day apostolic journey.
2 sources·6 reports·Vatican NewsDiocese of Hallam
Pope Leo XIV will spend a day in Metz, a border city in France, as part of his four-day apostolic journey. Archbishop Philippe Ballot speaks to Vatican News about the visit. The Pope's journey includes stops in Paris, UNESCO, and Lourdes.
- 04 discussLife & FamilyNew3h ago
Catholics in the US pray for St. Maximilian Kolbe's intercession.
2 sources·Vatican NewsDiocese of Hallam
Catholics in the US pray for St. Maximilian Kolbe's intercession. They work to honor life through opposition to the death penalty.
- 05 discussCatholic LifeUpdated2h ago
3 sources·Diocese of Nha TrangDiocese of Hà TinhDiocese of Ban Mê Thuôt
- 06 discussEducationNew19m ago
Suore Francescane Figlie dei Sacri Cuori di Gesù e Maria
Fr. Isaac Vela led an iconography course at the Sisters' House in Caransebeș. The course was attended by consecrated persons and laypeople. The course aimed to deepen understanding of icon art.
SourcesSuore Francescane Figlie dei Sacri Cuori di Gesù e Maria
- 07 discussCultureNew24m ago
Suore Francescane Figlie dei Sacri Cuori di Gesù e Maria
The Czech Church Choirs Festival was held in Gârnic, Romania. The event was organized by the Democratic Union of Czechs in Romania. It aimed to preserve the religious and cultural heritage of the Czech communities in Banat.
SourcesSuore Francescane Figlie dei Sacri Cuori di Gesù e Maria
- 14 discussBishopsNew1h ago
Die Bischöfe in Indonesien warnen vor Gefahren für die Demokratie.
Vatican News
Die Bischöfe in Indonesien warnen vor Gefahren für die Demokratie. Sie sind beunruhigt über den Zustand der Demokratie in ihrem Land.
SourcesVatican News
- 20 discussVaticanNew3h ago
Pope Zefirini is commemorated on August 25.
Vatican News
Pope Zefirini is commemorated on August 25. He led the Church during a time of terror under Septim Severit. Zefirini also faced the modalist heresy and the first Christian schism of Hipolitit antipapë.
SourcesVatican News
- 21 discussCultureNew3h ago
The Rothko exhibit in Firenze has closed.
Vatican News
The Rothko exhibit in Firenze has closed. The exhibit featured over 70 works from international museums. It was held at Palazzo Strozzi, Museo di San Marco, and Biblioteca Medicea Laurenziana.
SourcesVatican News
- 22 discussReligious OrdersNew3h ago
17 reports·Benedettine del Re Eucaristico
Father Jacques Bolduc OSB died on 9 August 2026 at Abbaye de Saint-Benoît-du-Lac in Saint-Benoît-du-Lac, Canada. He was a member of the Benedictine Order. The news was announced by several Benedictine congregations.
- 23 discussEducationNew3h ago
Agenzia SIR
Don Roberto Oliva is president of Associazione teologica calabra. The association unites theologians in Calabria. Oliva is a priest of Diocesi di San Marco Argentano – Scalea.
SourcesAgenzia SIR
- 24 discussLife & FamilyNew3h ago
Agenzia SIR
Nicola Petrosillo says correct information must be given so people are not afraid to get vaccinated. A 4-year-old girl died in Palermo because she was not vaccinated.
SourcesAgenzia SIR
- 28 discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
Angelus News
Hosea Alexander, a rocket scientist and LA's first permanent deacon, has died. He was ordained in 1975.
SourcesAngelus News
- 30 discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
Toscana Oggi
Don Enzo Capitani, chaplain of the prison in Grosseto, writes to local authorities. He asks them to overcome indifference.
SourcesToscana Oggi
Monday, August 24
28 stories · 3 corroborated- 02 discussCanon Law6h ago
A court ruled that spiritual direction is not protected by the same legal confidentiality as the sacrament of confession.
2 sources·ZENIT News Agency
A court ruled that spiritual direction is not protected by the same legal confidentiality as the sacrament of confession. The court described a protected confession as a confidential acknowledgment of wrongdoing made to clergy for the purpose of seeking spiritual absolution, comfort or guidance.
SourcesZENIT News Agency
- 03 discussCatholic Life10h ago
The Archdiocese of Popayán accompanied elderly at the Hogar San Vicente de Paúl in Popayán. The event included a Eucharist.
2 sources·Archdiocese of PopayánACI Prensa
The Archdiocese of Popayán accompanied elderly at the Hogar San Vicente de Paúl in Popayán. The event included a Eucharist. The Archdiocese of Popayán worked with other organizations.
- 07 discussChurch & StateNew5h ago
Gość Niedzielny
United Surveys published a poll showing six groups in the Sejm. The poll found that 27.3% of respondents would vote for KO, 20.6% for PiS, and 14.1% for Konfederacja. Konfederacja Korony Polskiej would receive 8.4% of the vote, and Nowa Lewica would receive 7.1%.
SourcesGość Niedzielny
- 10 discussReligious Freedom6h ago
LiCAS News
Lampung leaders linked independence with protecting worship, resolving disputes lawfully and extending justice to vulnerable communities across faiths. Indonesian interfaith leaders warn against persecution of worshippers.
SourcesLiCAS News
- 13 discussReligious Freedom6h ago
LiCAS News
Chinese authorities have detained Christians. Families of detained Chinese Christians cling to faith in legal limbo. Scrutiny of unofficial groups has tightened.
SourcesLiCAS News
- 14 discussReligious Freedom7h ago
LiCAS News
Church leaders warn that displacement threatens the future of Palestinian Christian communities. They urge churches and governments to protect communities and support families choosing to remain.
SourcesLiCAS News
- 16 discussCatholic Life7h ago
LiCAS News
A Church-run project in northeastern Thailand provides pastoral support, home visits and public health services for elderly communities. The project aims to bridge pastoral care and public health for aging communities.
SourcesLiCAS News
- 25 discussCatholic Life8h ago
DOMRADIO.DE
The Malteser in Berlin have been offering medical treatment without health insurance for 25 years. The demand for such services is increasing. The Malteser provide medical care to people without health insurance.
SourcesDOMRADIO.DE
- 26 discussCatholic Life8h ago
DOMRADIO.DE
The Internationale Priesterkreis organized a podium in Köln to discuss how the Church can effectively communicate its message in a secular society. The event aimed to find new ways for the Church's internal and external representation.
SourcesDOMRADIO.DE
- 27 discussEducation9h ago
Mirifica News
Mgr. Didik leads training for Komisi Komunikasi Sosial. The training is part of the Imagologi Komsos program. It was held at Pusat Pastoral Sanjaya, Muntilan.
SourcesMirifica News
- 28 discussBishops9h ago
ACI Prensa
Mons. Salvador Piñeiro, Archbishop of Ayacucho, Peru, will celebrate his 25th anniversary of episcopal consecration. He asked for prayers for more pastors with the heart of Christ.
SourcesACI Prensa
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