Die Bischöfe in Indonesien warnen vor Gefahren für die Demokratie. Sie sind beunruhigt über den Zustand der Demokratie in ihrem Land.
SourcesVatican News
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Vatican News · Agenzia Fides · Caritas Italiana · L'Osservatore Romano- 01 discussBishopsNew59m ago
Die Bischöfe in Indonesien warnen vor Gefahren für die Demokratie.
Vatican News
- 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 discussLife & FamilyNew1h ago
UNICEF reports that 12.2% of children under five in Gaza suffer from chronic malnutrition.
Vatican News
UNICEF reports that 12.2% of children under five in Gaza suffer from chronic malnutrition. The situation remains fragile and depends on uninterrupted humanitarian aid and commercial supplies.
SourcesVatican News
- 05 discussVaticanUpdated1h ago
Pope Leo XIV received a delegation from the Military Ordinariate for Portugal.
5 sources·9 reports·The Holy SeeHoly See Press OfficeL'Osservatore Romano+1
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 last Friday and entrusted them to the Lord. The Pope emphasized the importance of the Ordinariate's contribution to spiritual well-being and the understanding of Christian values.
SourcesThe Holy SeeHoly See Press OfficeL'Osservatore RomanoVatican News
- 06 discussDioceses16h 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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- America The Catholic Sun · Global Sisters Report · National Catholic Reporter
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- Europe Agenzia SIR · CathoBel · Toscana Oggi
- Oceania Diocese of Sydney · CathNews Australia · Catholic Outlook
Tuesday, August 25
19 stories · 1 corroborated- 01 discussCatholic LifeUpdated1h ago
3 sources·Diocese of Nha TrangDiocese of Hà TinhDiocese of Ban Mê Thuôt
- 08 discussVaticanNew2h 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
- 09 discussCultureNew2h 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
- 11 discussEducationNew2h 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
- 12 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
- 13 discussLife & FamilyNew3h ago
US Catholics pray for St. Maximilian Kolbe’s intercession as they work to honor life through opposition to the death penalty.
Vatican News
US Catholics pray for St. Maximilian Kolbe’s intercession as they work to honor life through opposition to the death penalty. St. Maximilian Kolbe was a testament to life in the face of death. Catholics in the United States continue to pray for his intercession.
SourcesVatican News
- 17 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
- 19 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
38 stories · 7 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.
- 05 discussCatholic Life12h ago
Catholic parishes and Catholic Charities in Nevada are responding with aid amid an ongoing wildfire that has caused mass evacuations in the Reno area.
2 sources·Catholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register
Catholic parishes and Catholic Charities in Nevada are responding with aid amid an ongoing wildfire that has caused mass evacuations in the Reno area. Catholic churches in Nevada are opening their doors to those affected by the wildfires.
- 06 discussChurch & State6h ago
Sydney Archbishop Anthony Fisher has called for balance on freedom to protest, criticising judges and activists for prioritising protests over common good and social cohesion.
2 sources·Diocese of SydneyCathNews Australia
Sydney Archbishop Anthony Fisher has called for balance on freedom to protest, criticising judges and activists for prioritising protests over common good and social cohesion. He made the comments in a recent address. The protests in question are weekly pro-Palestine demonstrations.
- 07 discussEducation14h ago
Jesuit Father Robert Spitzer has created a new study Bible to address the questions of many young Catholics abandoning their faith in the name of science.
5 sources·Angelus NewsOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun+2
Jesuit Father Robert Spitzer has created a new study Bible to address the questions of many young Catholics abandoning their faith in the name of science. The book, published by Our Sunday Visitor, aims to show that science and faith are complementary. Father Spitzer hopes readers recognize that the relationship of science and reason with faith are complementary and corroborative instead of contradictory.
SourcesAngelus NewsOSV NewsThe Catholic SunThe MonitorAmerica
- 11 discussChurch & StateNew4h 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
- 15 discussReligious FreedomNew5h 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
- 17 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
- 18 discussReligious Freedom6h 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
- 20 discussCatholic Life6h 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
- 29 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
- 30 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
- 31 discussEducation8h 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
- 32 discussBishops8h 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
- 34 discussCulture9h ago
DOMRADIO.DE
Pflegereform und Haushaltsstreit beschäftigen Berlin. Landtagswahl in Sachsen-Anhalt sorgt für Nervosität.
SourcesDOMRADIO.DE
- 35 discussReligious Orders9h ago
Religión Digital
Abbot Maximilian Heim has resigned from Heiligenkreuz Abbey in Austria after 16 years. The Vatican has suspended the election of a successor for three years.
SourcesReligión Digital
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