Pope Leone XIV visited the Republic of San Marino and the Meeting for Friendship among Peoples in Rimini. He celebrated Mass in the port of Rimini with 25,000 people. The Pope also met with participants in the 47th Meeting for Friendship among Peoples.
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Holy See Press Office · The Holy See · Agenzia Fides · Vatican News- 01 discussBishops10h ago
Pope Leone XIV visited the Republic of San Marino and the Meeting for Friendship among Peoples in Rimini.
2 sources·4 reports·Holy See Press OfficeThe Holy See
- 02 discussBishops7h ago
The Catholic Church in India will celebrate Justice Sunday on August 23, a day for reflection, prayer, and raising awareness for social justice.
Agenzia Fides
The Catholic Church in India will celebrate Justice Sunday on August 23, a day for reflection, prayer, and raising awareness for social justice. Archbishop Peter Machado and Cardinal Anthony Poola have issued statements calling for the promotion of social justice and the protection of the vulnerable. The day is an appeal to authorities and civil society to uphold constitutional principles of justice, equality, and secularism.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
- 03 discussVaticanUpdated4h ago
Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass in Rimini, concluding his one-day pastoral visit to San Marino and Rimini.
7 sources·16 reports·Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass in Rimini, concluding his one-day pastoral visit to San Marino and Rimini. He reminded the faithful that authority is service. Over 25,000 people attended the Mass.
SourcesVatican News
- 04 discussVatican12h ago
Pope Léon XIV visited the Meeting for Friendship Among Peoples in Rimini, a gathering organized by Communion and Liberation.
2 sources·The Holy SeeLa Croix
Pope Léon XIV visited the Meeting for Friendship Among Peoples in Rimini, a gathering organized by Communion and Liberation. He was the first pope to attend the event since John Paul II in 1982. The visit was seen as a recognition of the movement and a confirmation of the reforms imposed by his predecessor.
SourcesThe Holy SeeLa Croix
- 05 discussBishops11h ago
Pope Leo XIV visited San Marino on August 22.
17 sources·30 reports·Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV visited San Marino on August 22. He met with civil authorities and the local church community. The Pope emphasized the importance of human dignity, freedom of conscience, and Christian education. He also encouraged the young to keep their hearts open to the infinite and not be afraid to make demanding choices.
SourcesVatican News
- 06 discussCatholic Life12h ago
Pope Leone XIV met with people who are sick, disabled, or poor in Rimini Cathedral.
2 sources·Holy See Press OfficeThe Holy See
Pope Leone XIV met with people who are sick, disabled, or poor in Rimini Cathedral. The Pope gave a speech and then celebrated the Eucharist. The meeting was organized by the Bishop and Caritas of Rimini.
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53 stories · 20 corroborated- 01 discussBishops14h ago
Pope Leone XIV visited the Meeting for Friendship Among Peoples in Rimini, Italy.
2 sources·3 reports·Holy See Press OfficeThe Holy See
Pope Leone XIV visited the Meeting for Friendship Among Peoples in Rimini, Italy. He met with participants and gave a speech. The Pope also visited the city of San Marino.
- 02 discussVatican16h ago
Pope Leone XIV visits San Marino, meeting with authorities and society.
2 sources·Holy See Press OfficeThe Holy See
Pope Leone XIV visits San Marino, meeting with authorities and society. He also visits Rimini and sends a telegram to the President of Italy.
- 03 discussBishops16h ago
Pope Leo XIV visited the Republic of San Marino and met with the ecclesial community of the Diocese of San Marino-Montefeltro.
2 sources·Holy See Press OfficeThe Holy See
Pope Leo XIV visited the Republic of San Marino and met with the ecclesial community of the Diocese of San Marino-Montefeltro. He then traveled to Pennabilli, where he had a private lunch at a monastery. The Pope was welcomed by local authorities and the bishop of the diocese.
- 04 discussLiturgy7h ago
The Archdiocese of Malta has posted the Sunday Mass for August 23, 2026, at 9:30am.
2 sources·3 reports·Knisja MaltijaMagyar Kurír
The Archdiocese of Malta has posted the Sunday Mass for August 23, 2026, at 9:30am. The Mass includes a prayer for spiritual communion. The archdiocese invites donations to carry out its mission.
SourcesKnisja MaltijaMagyar Kurír
- 05 discussCatholic LifeUpdated2h ago
The Church celebrates Santa Rosa de Lima, the first saint of the Americas.
3 sources·Archdiocese of HuêACI PrensaACI Digital
The Church celebrates Santa Rosa de Lima, the first saint of the Americas. She lived a life of prayer, mortification, and helping the needy. Her feast day is celebrated on August 23 or August 30.
- 06 discussVatican10h ago
Pope Léon XIV spoke at the Meeting for Friendship Among Peoples in Rimini.
2 sources·Vatican Newscath.ch
Pope Léon XIV spoke at the Meeting for Friendship Among Peoples in Rimini. He called for authentic realism of mercy.
SourcesVatican Newscath.ch
- 07 discussVatican10h ago
Pope Leo XIV visited Rimini for the 47th Meeting of Friendship Among Peoples.
3 sources·The Holy SeeVatican News
Pope Leo XIV visited Rimini for the 47th Meeting of Friendship Among Peoples. He emphasized the importance of dialogue and friendship in promoting peace. The Pope also celebrated Holy Mass in Rimini.
SourcesThe Holy SeeVatican News
- 08 discussBishops9h ago
Pope Leo XIV met with people who are sick, persons with disabilities and people living in poverty assisted by Caritas in the Rimini Cathedral.
5 sources·10 reports·Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV met with people who are sick, persons with disabilities and people living in poverty assisted by Caritas in the Rimini Cathedral. He reminded them of God's love for them. The Pope also visited the Meeting of Rimini, where he met with participants, volunteers, and guests.
SourcesVatican News
- 09 discussVatican10h ago
Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass in Rimini, Italy, during his pastoral visit to the region.
2 sources·Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass in Rimini, Italy, during his pastoral visit to the region. He praised the people of Romagna for their frankness and solidarity. The Pope also emphasized the importance of using economic and power means to promote the common good.
SourcesVatican News
- 10 discussCatholic Life11h ago
Pope Leo XIV met with the poor and sick in Rimini, Italy.
4 sources·12 reports·Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV met with the poor and sick in Rimini, Italy. He encouraged them to let themselves be healed by Jesus and to walk together in community. The Pope also visited the cathedral, where he was greeted by the bishop and the Caritas community.
SourcesVatican News
- 11 discussCatholic Life6h ago
Vatican News publishes a reflection on Peter.
2 sources·Vatican NewsCommunity in Mission
Vatican News publishes a reflection on Peter. Community in Mission publishes a homily for the 21st Sunday of the Year.
- 12 discussCatholic Life10h ago
Pope Leo XIV urged young people in San Marino to open their hearts to God and find authentic freedom in Jesus Christ.
4 sources·ACI PrensaACI AfricaCatholic News Agency+1
Pope Leo XIV urged young people in San Marino to open their hearts to God and find authentic freedom in Jesus Christ. He spoke at the Basilica of San Marino after meeting with the country's captains regent. The pope also worshiped the Blessed Sacrament and venerated the relics of Saint Marinus.
SourcesACI PrensaACI AfricaCatholic News AgencyCatholic World Report
- 13 discussBishopsUpdated1m ago
Pope Lev XIV visited Rimini and spoke at the 47th Meeting for Friendship among Peoples.
15 sources·30 reports·Vatican News
Pope Lev XIV visited Rimini and spoke at the 47th Meeting for Friendship among Peoples. He emphasized the importance of love, mercy, and responsibility. The Pope also met with young people and encouraged them to live their lives with love and hope.
SourcesVatican News
- 14 discussBishopsUpdated2h ago
Pope Leo XIV spoke to 60,000 people at the Meeting for Friendship Among Peoples in Rimini, Italy.
12 sources·15 reports·Vatican NewsOpoka
Pope Leo XIV spoke to 60,000 people at the Meeting for Friendship Among Peoples in Rimini, Italy. He encouraged young people to build a civilization of love and to counter the lies of hatred and power. The Pope also celebrated Mass in the evening.
SourcesVatican NewsOpoka
- 15 discussVatican12h ago
Pope Leo XIV spoke at the 47th Meeting for Friendship Among Peoples in Rimini, Italy.
3 sources·6 reports·Vatican NewsAgência Ecclesia
Pope Leo XIV spoke at the 47th Meeting for Friendship Among Peoples in Rimini, Italy. He called for a change of direction and the rekindling of dreams and visions. The Pope emphasized the need to unmask unjust power relations that lead to poverty, inequality, war, and environmental disasters. He also urged young people to get involved.
SourcesVatican NewsAgência Ecclesia
- 16 discussCulture13h ago
Blue Lou Marini presents Pope Leo XIV with Ray-Ban sunglasses at the Rimini Meeting.
2 sources·Vatican NewsDiocese of Hallam
Blue Lou Marini presents Pope Leo XIV with Ray-Ban sunglasses at the Rimini Meeting. Marini reflects on music and family. Marini is associated with 'The Blues Brothers'.
- 17 discussBishops9h ago
Pope León XIV celebrated Mass in Rimini, Italy, and met with the clergy in San Marino.
7 sources·Vatican NewsAlfa y OmegaAleteia+2
Pope León XIV celebrated Mass in Rimini, Italy, and met with the clergy in San Marino. He emphasized that all we are and have is a gift from God, and encouraged the faithful to be good administrators of these gifts. The Pope also visited with the sick, the disabled, and the poor, and praised those who care for them.
SourcesVatican NewsAlfa y OmegaAleteiaFamiglia CristianaACI Stampa
- 18 discussBishopsUpdated4h ago
Pope Leo XIV visited Rimini, Italy, where he met with participants in the 47th Meeting for Friendship among Peoples.
10 sources·25 reports·The Holy SeeVatican News
Pope Leo XIV visited Rimini, Italy, where he met with participants in the 47th Meeting for Friendship among Peoples. He also visited the city's cathedral, where he met with the sick, people with disabilities, and the poor. The Pope emphasized the importance of love and mercy, and encouraged those present to be active participants in the life of the Church.
SourcesThe Holy SeeVatican News
- 19 discussEducation14h ago
The Vatican confirmed to parents in the Archdiocese of Hamburg that the Vatican document "Male and Female He Created Them" remains the authoritative guide for sex education.
3 sources·Catholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report
The Vatican confirmed to parents in the Archdiocese of Hamburg that the Vatican document "Male and Female He Created Them" remains the authoritative guide for sex education. The debate about sex ed guidelines for schools in the archdiocese continues. The Vatican letter addressed concerns from parents.
SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report
- 20 discussCatholic Life15h ago
Armenian Patriarch Minassian says persecution has strengthened Christian hope and identity.
2 sources·Catholic News AgencyCatholic World Report
Armenian Patriarch Minassian says persecution has strengthened Christian hope and identity. He finds strength in the hope and resilience of his forebears. The patriarch continues to live the faith according to their example.
- 24 discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
Rome Reports
Saint Titus Brandsma, a Dutch Carmelite, is one of them. Rome Reports tells the story of three 20th century martyrs of totalitarianism.
SourcesRome Reports
- 25 discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
DOMRADIO.DE
Pilgrims on a tour from Saint-Malo to Mont-Saint-Michel reflect on the feeling of being called by God. The tour was attended by aspiring religious teachers.
SourcesDOMRADIO.DE
- 28 discussBishops6h ago
Vida Nueva
Héctor Fabio Henao, delegate of Church-State relations of the Colombian Bishops' Conference, calls for continued support for communities affected by the earthquake. He made the call in an interview with Noticias Caracol.
SourcesVida Nueva
- 29 discussLiturgy7h ago
2 reports·Knisja Maltija
The Archdiocese of Malta publishes the Sunday Gospel for 23rd August. The Gospel is from Matthew 16:13-20. The readings of the day include Isaiah 22:19-23 and Romans 11:33-36.
SourcesKnisja Maltija
- 35 discussVatican9h ago
Vida Nueva
Lucio Adrián Ruiz, secretary of the Dicastrio para la Comunicación, says digital mission is not just about using technology. It involves relating to people and understanding their culture.
SourcesVida Nueva
- 36 discussVatican11h ago
Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass in Rimini on 22 August 2026.
Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass in Rimini on 22 August 2026. The event was recorded and published on YouTube.
SourcesVatican News
- 37 discussVatican11h ago
Pope Leão XIV appealed for an end to violence against Palestinians during the Angelus.
Vatican News
Pope Leão XIV appealed for an end to violence against Palestinians during the Angelus. He also expressed solidarity with victims of a shipwreck in Lake Kariba, Zimbabwe.
SourcesVatican News
- 38 discussDioceses10h ago
The Catholic Register
The Archdiocese of Toronto marked ShareLife’s 50th anniversary with a Mass at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica. Archbishop Frank Cardinal Leo celebrated the Mass. The theme of the Mass was gratitude.
SourcesThe Catholic Register
- 40 discussVatican10h ago
Famiglia Cristiana
Pope Francis celebrated Mass at the port of Rimini, concluding his visit to San Marino and the Meeting. He invited people to rediscover rest as an encounter with oneself and God. He also called on the Church to live authority as service, and to use hospitality and charity as tools for peace and salvation.
SourcesFamiglia Cristiana
- 41 discussReligious Orders10h ago
Catholic New York
Sr. Mary O’Sullivan, OSU, died on Aug. 17, 2026. She spent decades as an educator, hospital chaplain, and justice advocate.
SourcesCatholic New York
- 42 discussVatican11h ago
Alfa y Omega
Pope León XIV celebrated Mass at the port of Rímini. Before Mass, he greeted dozens of disabled, elderly, sick and vulnerable people at the cathedral. He warned that vacations are not evasion, as if everyday life were a prison.
SourcesAlfa y Omega
- 43 discussReligious Orders11h ago
Magyar Kurír
The Erdélyi Ferences Rendtartomány celebrated its anniversary and two brothers made their vows, while one renewed theirs.
SourcesMagyar Kurír
- 44 discussVatican8h ago
Pope Leo XIV visits the cathedral in Rimini and meets with the sick, people with disabilities, and those in need.
3 reports·Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV visits the cathedral in Rimini and meets with the sick, people with disabilities, and those in need. The local Caritas community is also present.
SourcesVatican News
- 48 discussVatican13h ago
Pope Leo XIV met with people assisted by Caritas in Rimini.
Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV met with people assisted by Caritas in Rimini. The meeting took place on 22 August 2026.
SourcesVatican News
- 49 discussReligious Orders13h ago
Suore Adoratrici Ancelle del S. Sacramento e della Carità
The Familia Adoratriz celebrated 100 years of presence in Bolivia with activities in Sucre. The event was held from August 17 to 19, 2026.
SourcesSuore Adoratrici Ancelle del S. Sacramento e della Carità
- 50 discussCatholic Life12h ago
Catholic New York
A new documentary follows the story of Blessed Stanley Rother, the first American-born martyr. It releases nationwide August 25-27.
SourcesCatholic New York
- 51 discussCulture12h ago
Toscana Oggi
Four artists exhibit at Palazzo Nerucci in Castel del Piano. The exhibition features painting, photography, and video installations. It runs from August 30 to September 20.
SourcesToscana Oggi
- 53 discussBishops12h ago
Toscana Oggi
Bishop Roberto Campiotti visited scout camps in the Diocese of Volterra. He was accompanied by priests. The visits took place in Cetica and San Pellegrino in Alpe.
SourcesToscana Oggi
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