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Cardinal José Advincula urges families, schools, Churches and communities to listen to young people struggling silently with loneliness, anxiety, bullying, academic pressure or family…
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
Roseline Hamel and Nassera Kermiche speak to Vatican News about the tragedy that unites them.
Roseline Hamel and Nassera Kermiche speak to Vatican News about the tragedy that unites them. They are known as "sisters in sorrow". Roseline's brother, a priest, was killed in a terrorist attack in 2016. Nassera's son was one of the perpetrators.
The earthquake occurred on August 24, 2016, and affected several regions in central Italy.
The earthquake occurred on August 24, 2016, and affected several regions in central Italy. The President of the CEI, Card. Zuppi, celebrated the Mass in Amatrice.
SourcesVatican NewsCaritas ItalianaL'Osservatore RomanoChiesa Cattolica Italiana
Pope Leo XIV received a delegation from the Military Ordinariate for Portugal.
Pope Leo XIV received a delegation from the Military Ordinariate for Portugal. The Pope addressed the delegation, extending his greetings to all members of the Armed Forces and Security Forces in Portugal. He remembered the two young soldiers who lost their lives while assisting others. The Ordinariate was established 60 years ago and received its first bishop 25 years ago.
SourcesThe Holy SeeHoly See Press OfficeL'Osservatore RomanoVatican News
The Diocese of Lodwar in Kenya has warned the faithful about a fake priest who pretended to celebrate Mass and administer sacraments.
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
Vatican News reports on an exhibit at the Meeting di Rimini showcasing Léon Harmel, a French industrialist who applied Christian social doctrine to his business.
Vatican News reports on an exhibit at the Meeting di Rimini showcasing Léon Harmel, a French industrialist who applied Christian social doctrine to his business. The exhibit highlights Harmel's innovative approaches to worker participation and welfare.
SourcesVatican News
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.
Father Gabriel Romanelli and Father Francesco Ielpo spoke at the Meeting Rimini.
Father Gabriel Romanelli and Father Francesco Ielpo spoke at the Meeting Rimini. They discussed the situation in Gaza and the Holy Land. A exhibition about Lebanon was also presented.
SourcesVatican NewsAgenzia SIRFamiglia CristianaTerrasanta.net
Father Robert Spitzer has created a new study Bible to address the questions of many young Catholics.
Father Robert Spitzer has created a new study Bible to address the questions of many young Catholics. The study Bible aims to bridge the gap between science and faith. Father Spitzer hopes readers recognize that science and reason are complementary to faith.
Hallow data shows a surge in Catholic conversions on college campuses.
Hallow data shows a surge in Catholic conversions on college campuses. Texas A&M University saw a 69% increase. Hallow reports the rise.
The fourth day of the Meeting Rimini focused on the situation in the Holy Land, with Gaza and the West Bank at the center of testimonies, discussions, and appeals.
The fourth day of the Meeting Rimini focused on the situation in the Holy Land, with Gaza and the West Bank at the center of testimonies, discussions, and appeals. The event highlighted the suffering of the populations involved in the conflict and the need to continue building paths of coexistence and peace.
SourcesAgenzia SIRToscana Oggi
Catholic schools review security protocols after a school shooting.
Catholic schools review security protocols after a school shooting. Parishes balance welcoming and security measures. Budget impacts are also a concern.
SourcesAngelus NewsDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic SunOSV News
Venezuelan Archbishop Jesús González de Zarate of Valencia says hope endures as the Church rebuilds from catastrophic quakes.
Venezuelan Archbishop Jesús González de Zarate of Valencia says hope endures as the Church rebuilds from catastrophic quakes. The earthquakes left more than 6,000 dead. The Church is providing consolation to those affected.
SourcesThe Catholic SpiritOSV NewsThe Catholic SunNational Catholic ReporterThe Texas CatholicThe Monitor
Four leaders at Annunciation Church and School in Minneapolis help a wounded community heal.
Four leaders at Annunciation Church and School in Minneapolis help a wounded community heal. The community was wounded after a school shooting. The leaders guide the community towards peace.
SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendCatholic ReviewThe Catholic SunOSV News
A year after a school shooting, the Stommes family reflects on the painful memories and the support they received from their community.
A year after a school shooting, the Stommes family reflects on the painful memories and the support they received from their community. The family lives across the street from Annunciation Church and School in Minneapolis. They have hope for their future and know that God has a plan for them.
SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendOSV NewsThe Catholic SunNational Catholic ReporterThe Monitor
Ukraine marks 35 years of independence and 4.5 years of conflict with Russia.
Ukraine marks 35 years of independence and 4.5 years of conflict with Russia. The conflict began in 2022. Ukraine declared independence in 1991.
Jozef Sopko, a priest of the Prešovská archieparchia, died on August 24.
Jozef Sopko, a priest of the Prešovská archieparchia, died on August 24. He was 62 years old and had been a priest for 25 years. A funeral liturgy will be held on August 27.
SourcesDiocese of PrešovTK KBS
Pope Leo XIV emphasized the nobility of a soldier's mission to defend one's homeland and uphold the rule of law in a private audience with the Military Ordinariate of Portugal.
Pope Leo XIV emphasized the nobility of a soldier's mission to defend one's homeland and uphold the rule of law in a private audience with the Military Ordinariate of Portugal. The pontiff reflected on military values. Pope Leo XIV received a delegation from the Military Ordinariate of Portugal.
SourcesCBCP NewsCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterACI DigitalInfoVaticanaCatholic World Report
Athletica Vaticana participates in Mediterranean Games in Taranto.
Athletica Vaticana participates in Mediterranean Games in Taranto. Athletes write thoughts on unity and reconciliation.
SourcesVatican NewsNewsbook
Pope Leo XIV met with members of the Marsodeto Federation, a Spanish NGO that supports people with intellectual disabilities and cerebral palsy.
Pope Leo XIV met with members of the Marsodeto Federation, a Spanish NGO that supports people with intellectual disabilities and cerebral palsy. He reminded them that seeing Christ in the lives of the weakest and most vulnerable enables us to grow as a human and Christian society. The Pope said recognizing Jesus in the face of each person with disabilities helps to advance society.
SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of HallamDiocese of SkopjeThe Catholic Spirit
Young Catholics say that faith community and encouragement from others are key factors in drawing their peers to the Church and keeping them there.
Young Catholics say that faith community and encouragement from others are key factors in drawing their peers to the Church and keeping them there. Rachel Mroz, 22, emphasized the importance of having people around who encourage them in the faith.
SourcesThe Catholic SpiritDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic SunOSV News
SourcesACI Africa
The Catholic Telegraph reports on the life and death of St. Joseph. His death and burial remain unknown. He is a model of fatherhood.
SourcesThe Catholic Telegraph
Hallow reports a rise in Catholic conversions on US campuses. The trend is seen across the country. Hallow released a study on August 19.
SourcesAngelus News
High Courts in Zambia, including Lusaka and Ndola, were closed, preventing opposition leader Brian Mundubile from filing a petition challenging President Hakainde Hichilema's election…
High Courts in Zambia, including Lusaka and Ndola, were closed, preventing opposition leader Brian Mundubile from filing a petition challenging President Hakainde Hichilema's election victory. The closure allegedly followed a government directive. Mundubile has rejected the results, citing irregularities.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
Cardinal Jean-Paul Vesco, Archbishop of Algiers, spoke about St Augustine at the Rimini Meeting.
Cardinal Jean-Paul Vesco, Archbishop of Algiers, spoke about St Augustine at the Rimini Meeting. He highlighted Augustine's significance in Algeria and his own spiritual connection to the saint. The event was held just months after Pope Leo XIV's apostolic journey to Algeria.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
The 16th annual UNITED festival took place in Vsetín from August 20-22, 2026. The festival featured a diverse program with over 120 items. According to the organizers, around 4,200 participants attended, including performers, organizers, and volunteers.
SourcesCírkev.cz
Bishop Maksym Ryabukha, SDB, says evil will never destroy everything. He is a war zone bishop in Ukraine. Half of his exarchate is occupied by the Russian army.
SourcesAid to the Church in Need
The 13th Social Communication Seminar was held in Rio de Janeiro with 120 participants. The seminar discussed the challenges of human communication in the face of artificial intelligence, disinformation, and new technologies. The event concluded with a concert by Monsignor Marco Frisina.
SourcesCNBB
Margo van Greta passed away on July 29, 2026. She died soon after receiving a diagnosis of late-stage cancer. Margo had been involved with the Dharma since 1987.
SourcesFiglie della Presentazione di Maria Santissima al Tempio
Mary Pat Stoval, director of fiscal services for the Archdiocese of Baltimore, died Aug. 18 at 67. She died due to complications from leukemia. She was known for her kindness, competence and faith.
SourcesCatholic Review
Father Edward McNamara answers questions about when candles should be used in liturgy.
Father Edward McNamara answers questions about when candles should be used in liturgy. He is a professor of liturgy and sacramental theology at the Pontifical Regina Apostolorum university.
SourcesZENIT News Agency
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