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Vatican News · Agenzia Fides · Archdiocese of Reims · L'Osservatore Romano- 02 discussVatican19h ago
Pope Leo XIV will visit France from September 25 to 28, 2026.
2 sources·Agenzia FidesArchdiocese of Reims
Pope Leo XIV will visit France from September 25 to 28, 2026. Many faithful from the Archdiocese of Reims want to participate in the events. Tickets for the events have been quickly allocated.
- 03 discussCulture19h ago
At least 500 people have been hospitalized in Yangon with symptoms of cholera.
2 sources·3 reports·L'Osservatore RomanoVatican News
At least 500 people have been hospitalized in Yangon with symptoms of cholera. 149 rapid tests were positive, with 9 confirmed by the National Laboratory. The outbreak occurs in a country divided by over five years of war, with millions displaced.
- 04 discussVaticanNew4h ago
Pope Leon XIV received a book about Xavier, a 29-year-old who died after living with muscular dystrophy.
Vatican News
Pope Leon XIV received a book about Xavier, a 29-year-old who died after living with muscular dystrophy. Elisabet Argemí, Xavier's sister, had tried to give the book to the Pope during his visit to Barcelona. The Pope asked her to tell him about the book when he stopped his car in Castel Gandolfo.
SourcesVatican News
- 05 discussBishops19h ago
The Holy Father has appointed Fr. Mariusz Kasperski, OMI, as Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Toamasina, Madagascar.
3 sources·Missionari Oblati di Maria ImmacolataVatican NewsAgenzia Fides
The Holy Father has appointed Fr. Mariusz Kasperski, OMI, as Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Toamasina, Madagascar. He was previously Superior of the Community of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate in Toamasina and Parish Priest of Saint Eugène de Mazenod in Tsarahonenana. The appointment was made public on Wednesday, 19 August.
SourcesMissionari Oblati di Maria ImmacolataVatican NewsAgenzia Fides
- 06 discussLiturgy15h ago
Pope Leo XIV spoke about the importance of liturgical music in his general audience.
3 sources·4 reports·Vatican NewsL'Osservatore RomanoMagyar Kurír
Pope Leo XIV spoke about the importance of liturgical music in his general audience. He emphasized that it contributes to the unity of the Church and opens the heart to God's action. The Pope referred to the Constitution Sacrosanctum Concilium, which highlights the role of sacred music in the liturgy.
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Thursday, August 20
15 stories · 1 corroborated- 01 discussVaticanNew2h ago
Pope Léon XIV will visit France, particularly Lourdes, on September 26-27.
2 sources·Diocese of Aire et DaxVida Nueva
Pope Léon XIV will visit France, particularly Lourdes, on September 26-27. The Pope will also visit Argentina from November 8-11.
- 06 discussVaticanNew1h ago
The Texas Catholic
Pope Leo XIV has articulated a Catholic vision for international relations rooted in human dignity, international law, and multilateral cooperation. The Pope's vision comes as the post-World War II international order comes under strain. The vision is part of the Pope's efforts to promote peace.
SourcesThe Texas Catholic
- 10 discussReligious OrdersNew1h ago
Global Sisters Report
At least 10 Catholic convents in Kenya shelter domestic abuse survivors outside the formal system. The convents provide a safe haven for survivors. The network operates discreetly.
SourcesGlobal Sisters Report
- 11 discussReligious OrdersNew1h ago
Global Sisters Report
Vietnamese sisters help former leprosy patients. The country has made progress toward the disease. Former patients and their families still experience discrimination and hardship.
SourcesGlobal Sisters Report
- 13 discussEducationNew1h ago
Magyar Kurír
Győri Czuczor Gergely Bencés Gimnázium és Kollégium invites to the opening ceremony of its 400th school year. The school is a Benedictine gymnasium and college.
SourcesMagyar Kurír
Wednesday, August 19
43 stories · 1 corroborated- 01 discussLife & FamilyNew2h ago
The Iona Institute found a 30% drop in Catholic baptisms in Ireland over the past ten years.
2 sources·ZENIT News AgencyThe Irish Catholic
The Iona Institute found a 30% drop in Catholic baptisms in Ireland over the past ten years. The decline is attributed to a falling birth rate and rising secularism. The drop in baptisms was reported by the Iona Institute based on data from Catholic dioceses in Ireland.
- 05 discussLife & FamilyNew2h ago
The Irish Catholic
Trócaire Chief Sean Farrell says aid cuts will cause 10 million child deaths by 2030. Extreme poverty could have been ended with pre-2025 aid policies. 800 million people remained in extreme poverty in 2024.
SourcesThe Irish Catholic
- 06 discussLiturgyNew2h ago
The Irish Catholic
The third annual Dublin Eucharistic and Marian Procession took place on August 16. Participants braved rain to carry the Blessed Sacrament through the city centre. The procession paused outside Leinster House for a blessing over Ireland's parliament.
SourcesThe Irish Catholic
- 07 discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
The Irish Catholic
Mary Kennedy spoke at Knock Novena, expressing her desire to see women priests in the Catholic Church. She values women's contributions to the Church. Kennedy discussed her faith and the Church's checkered history.
SourcesThe Irish Catholic
- 08 discussBishopsNew2h ago
The Irish Catholic
Bishop Michael Router says the Synod is an opportunity to evangelise and bring back those who have walked away. The first major assembly will be in Meath on October 17. Bishop Router acknowledged that priests were among the critics but suggested this may be due to having to manage a growing workload.
SourcesThe Irish Catholic
- 09 discussDiocesesNew2h ago
The Irish Catholic
Around 300 people gathered for the final Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral before its temporary closure for restoration works. The €17 million project will include conservation and structural work, accessibility improvements, electrical and mechanical upgrades and changes to the interior. St Mary’s was formally designated the Cathedral of the Archdiocese of Dublin last November.
SourcesThe Irish Catholic
- 11 discussBishopsNew2h ago
The Irish Catholic
Bishop Michael Router has been appointed Bishop of Derry. He previously served as auxiliary Bishop of Armagh. The diocese of Derry has 51 parishes and a quarter of a million Catholics.
SourcesThe Irish Catholic
- 12 discussBishopsNew2h ago
The Irish Catholic
Bishops Niall Coll and Kevin Doran spoke at the National Novena to our Lady of Knock about technology's impact on everyday life. They focused on the rediscovery of humanity amidst technology's search for perfection. The bishops' talks were part of the annual Novena.
SourcesThe Irish Catholic
- 17 discussChurch & StateNew3h ago
The Irish Catholic
Venezuela's government and opposition have agreed to overhaul the justice system. The agreement was reached during negotiations overseen by the United States government. The process aims to address the country's justice system.
SourcesThe Irish Catholic
- 18 discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
The Irish Catholic
Knock Shrine has attracted thousands of pilgrims for its annual Novena. The event provides an opportunity for prayer and reflection. This year's theme is 'Sheltered in God's Love,' and marks the 50th anniversary of the opening of Knock Basilica.
SourcesThe Irish Catholic
- 21 discussBishopsNew4h ago
Religión Digital
Bishop Karl-Heinz Wiesemann leaves the Diocese of Speyer after nearly two decades. He advocated for optional celibacy, female diaconate, and greater lay participation.
SourcesReligión Digital
- 23 discussLife & FamilyNew4h ago
ZENIT News Agency
U.S. Bishops launch initiative on abortion pills. The initiative includes prayer, education, and advocacy. Participants can learn about the danger of abortion pills.
SourcesZENIT News Agency
- 25 discussChurch & StateNew5h ago
ZENIT News Agency
Italian Episcopal Newspaper proposes Nobel Peace Prize for children killed in Gaza. 300 children reportedly killed in 300 days following ceasefire.
SourcesZENIT News Agency
- 26 discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
The Irish Catholic·Perspective
Fr Martin Delaney writes about the strain of funeral scheduling in one-priest parishes. He calls for better communication between clergy, undertakers and parishioners. Delaney shares his experience of visiting a woman in his parish and attending her funeral.
SourcesThe Irish Catholic
- 27 discussLife & FamilyNew5h ago
ZENIT News Agency
A Pew Research Center survey found that 65% of US Catholics favor the death penalty. 28% support it strongly.
SourcesZENIT News Agency
- 28 discussCatholic Life6h ago
The Catholic Weekly
Archbishop Fisher delivered a homily at the Dominican Sisters of St Cecilia Retreat in Nashville, Tennessee. He spoke about Jesus fulfilling the law. The homily was given on Friday Mass on the 15th Week in Ordinary Time (Year 2).
SourcesThe Catholic Weekly
- 29 discussBishopsNew5h ago
ZENIT News Agency
Bishops and cardinals express doubts about synodality. They appeal to Pope Leo XIV. They question priestly ordination and female diaconate.
SourcesZENIT News Agency
- 34 discussChurch & StateNew5h ago
LiCAS News
The US sanctions the ICC president. Japan, Europe, and the UN back the ICC. The dispute highlights concern over powerful states resisting international accountability.
SourcesLiCAS News
- 35 discussCatholic Life6h ago
The Catholic Sun
Catholics held a Eucharistic boat procession along the Bayou Teche in Louisiana. The procession celebrated faith and history. It asked God's blessing on America.
SourcesThe Catholic Sun
- 36 discussBishops6h ago
Vida Nueva
Cardenal Luis José Rueda leads 80 priests from Bogotá to quake-hit regions. The priests are from the Archdiocese of Bogotá.
SourcesVida Nueva
- 38 discussBishops6h ago
The Catholic Leader
Queensland bishops visited and prayed with communities in Townsville and Palm Island. They also visited Fantome Island. The bishops shared moments of faith and reflection with the people.
SourcesThe Catholic Leader
- 39 discussCatholic Life6h ago
Magyar Kurír
Magyar Kurír publishes daily readings and thoughts from the Adoremus liturgical publication. Kovács Zoltán provides the daily thoughts in August.
SourcesMagyar Kurír
- 40 discussBishops6h ago
The Southern Cross
The Neocatechumenal Way team in Southern Africa met with Archbishop Dabula Anthony Mpako of Pretoria. The meeting was for the Neocatechumenal Way in Southern Africa.
SourcesThe Southern Cross
- 41 discussLiturgy7h ago
The Catholic Weekly
The Archdiocese of Sydney is distributing a book to help Catholics fall in love with the Eucharist. The book is arriving in parishes this week.
SourcesThe Catholic Weekly
- 42 discussCatholic Life6h ago
LiCAS News
Indonesian Caritas mobilizes relief across four dioceses after Flores quake. Caritas teams opened shelters, deployed volunteers and coordinated relief across four dioceses as aftershocks disrupted communities across Indonesia.
SourcesLiCAS News
- 43 discussDioceses7h ago
The Southern Cross
Diocese of Kimberley celebrates 75 years of hierarchy. Father Sipho Moatlhodi reflects on the life of the Church.
SourcesThe Southern Cross
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