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Vatican News · Agenzia Fides · TK KBS · Agenzia SIR- 02 discussVatican10h ago
The Pontifical Mission Societies of Colombia are providing aid after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck the country.
2 sources·Agenzia FidesTK KBS
The Pontifical Mission Societies of Colombia are providing aid after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck the country. The earthquake caused widespread destruction and loss of life. The societies are inviting their network to unite in prayer and express solidarity with the affected populations.
SourcesAgenzia FidesTK KBS
- 03 discussVaticanUpdated5h ago
Pope Leo XIV has sent 100,000 euros to the Catholic Church in Colombia to aid those affected by the August 10 earthquake.
10 sources·13 reports·Agenzia SIRVatican NewsL'Osservatore Romano+2
Pope Leo XIV has sent 100,000 euros to the Catholic Church in Colombia to aid those affected by the August 10 earthquake. The donation will be used to address the most urgent needs of the affected communities. The earthquake has caused widespread damage and loss of life in several cities in western Colombia.
SourcesAgenzia SIRVatican NewsL'Osservatore RomanoChierici Regolari TeatiniDiocese of Cúcuta
- 04 discussCultureNew3h ago
Romania shut down its last operating nuclear reactor due to low Danube River levels.
Vatican News
Romania shut down its last operating nuclear reactor due to low Danube River levels. Hungary struggles to keep one reactor online. Energy crisis hits both countries.
SourcesVatican News
- 05 discussDioceses10h ago
Bishop Étienne Guillet discusses the Diocese of Saint-Denis' preparation for Pope Leo XIV's visit.
2 sources·Agenzia FidesTK KBS
Bishop Étienne Guillet discusses the Diocese of Saint-Denis' preparation for Pope Leo XIV's visit. The diocese is a place of ecclesial renewal. Registrations for the Pope's vigil at the Stade de France filled up quickly.
SourcesAgenzia FidesTK KBS
- 06 discussVatican1d ago
Pope Leo XIV will preside over Mass in Castel Gandolfo on August 15.
4 sources·9 reports·Vatican NewsL'Osservatore Romano
Pope Leo XIV will preside over Mass in Castel Gandolfo on August 15. He will also lead the Angelus prayer. The Pope is spending several days at the papal summer residence.
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Friday, August 14
58 stories · 15 corroborated- 01 discussVaticanNew3h ago
Pope Leo XIV attends the 40th anniversary of the World Day of Prayer for Peace in Assisi.
2 sources·Diocese of UtrechtArchdiocese of San Antonio
Pope Leo XIV attends the 40th anniversary of the World Day of Prayer for Peace in Assisi. He calls on youth to become 'new saints' and build a world based on fraternity. The event is themed 'Unarmed and Disarming Peace'.
- 03 discussDiocesesNew2h ago
Bishop Antonio Suetta of Ventimiglia-San Remo officiated the funeral of 2-year-old Beatrice in Bordighera.
2 sources·Diocese of Ventimiglia–San RemoFamiglia Cristiana
Bishop Antonio Suetta of Ventimiglia-San Remo officiated the funeral of 2-year-old Beatrice in Bordighera. He delivered a homily, remembering her as a sacred gift. The child was found dead on February 9.
- 04 discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
Mother Teresa, then Ganxhe Bojaxhiu, felt a strong call to consecrate her life to God in Letnica, Kosovo.
2 sources·Vatican NewsTK KBS
Mother Teresa, then Ganxhe Bojaxhiu, felt a strong call to consecrate her life to God in Letnica, Kosovo. This moment changed her life and the lives of millions worldwide. It has been 98 years since this event.
SourcesVatican NewsTK KBS
- 05 discussBishopsNew3h ago
Archbishop Coakley discussed the loss of federal funds for resettlement services.
2 sources·Catholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register
Archbishop Coakley discussed the loss of federal funds for resettlement services. He emphasized that the loss of funds does not end the core mission. He spoke on EWTN's 'The World Over with Raymond Arroyo'.
- 06 discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
Pilgrims from Vietnam and overseas joined the 32nd national Marian pilgrimage in La Vang.
3 sources·Archdiocese of HuêDiocese of KontumLiCAS News
Pilgrims from Vietnam and overseas joined the 32nd national Marian pilgrimage in La Vang. The event reflects on Mary's example of faith and mission. The pilgrimage took place from August 13-15, 2026.
- 07 discussVaticanUpdated1h ago
Pope Leo XIV issued a message for the 112th World Day of Migrants and Refugees, focusing on the plight of migrant children.
10 sources·17 reports·Vatican NewsDiocese of Hallam
Pope Leo XIV issued a message for the 112th World Day of Migrants and Refugees, focusing on the plight of migrant children. He called for an end to their exploitation and for the protection of their rights and dignity. The Pope emphasized the need to prevent isolation and rejection, and to create spaces where each young migrant can be respected and valued in their cultural identity.
- 08 discussVaticanNew2h ago
Bishops of Iquitos and Puerto Maldonado hope Pope Leo's visit to Pucallpa will be a call to conversion and defense of Amazonian peoples.
2 sources·3 reports·Vatican NewsDiocese of São José dos Campos
Bishops of Iquitos and Puerto Maldonado hope Pope Leo's visit to Pucallpa will be a call to conversion and defense of Amazonian peoples. The visit is anticipated by communities in the Peruvian Amazon. Pope Leo's missionary journey was shaped by his time in the country.
- 09 discussLife & FamilyNew3h ago
Surrogate mother McKenna West gives birth to a baby.
2 sources·Catholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register
Surrogate mother McKenna West gives birth to a baby. The baby is receiving medical care in a Dallas children's hospital. A legal dispute is ongoing.
- 10 discussReligious OrdersNew4h ago
P. Richard Čemus SJ died after a long illness in a Prague hospital.
- 11 discussVaticanUpdated2h ago
Pope Leo XIV has called for better protection of child migrants' rights.
3 sources·Vatican NewsDOMRADIO.DECatholic News Agency
Pope Leo XIV has called for better protection of child migrants' rights. Millions of children are fleeing worldwide. The Pope's message was published ahead of the 112th World Day of Migrants and Refugees.
- 12 discussLiturgyUpdated2h ago
Pope Leo XIV sent a letter to Cardinal Arthur Roche, prefect of the Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments.
5 sources·20 reports·Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV sent a letter to Cardinal Arthur Roche, prefect of the Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments. The Pope encouraged initiatives to educate the people of God in liturgy and 'ars celebrandi', emphasizing the priority of priestly preparation. The letter was sent on the occasion of a meeting in Mount Angel, Oregon, from August 14 to 19.
SourcesVatican News
- 13 discussLiturgyUpdated3h ago
Pope Leo XIV encouraged priests to respect liturgical norms for Mass celebration.
3 sources·5 reports·Vatican NewsDiocese of HallamCatholic News Agency
Pope Leo XIV encouraged priests to respect liturgical norms for Mass celebration. He sent a message to a Vatican-organized meeting in Oregon. The meeting focused on liturgical formation.
- 14 discussVaticanUpdated1h ago
Pope Leo XIV releases a message for the 112th World Migrant and Refugee Day, focusing on the dignity of migrant children.
3 sources·Vatican NewsDiocese of TrevisoDiocese of Kontum
Pope Leo XIV releases a message for the 112th World Migrant and Refugee Day, focusing on the dignity of migrant children. The day will be celebrated on September 27, 2026. The Pope emphasizes the importance of recognizing the infinite dignity of every human being, especially children.
- 15 discussReligious OrdersUpdated1h ago
Benedict Chao, a 108-year-old Trappist monk, has died.
4 sources·Vatican NewsTK KBSRome Reports+1
Benedict Chao, a 108-year-old Trappist monk, has died. He was the world's oldest Trappist monk and lived in China. Chao built a Trappist abbey on Lantao island in the 1950s.
- 16 discussVaticanNew1m ago
Famiglia Cristiana
The Church celebrates the Assumption of Mary. Pio XII proclaimed it a dogma in 1950. It's a sign of hope for Christians.
SourcesFamiglia Cristiana
- 21 discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
Catholic Review
The Hillbilly Thomists, a band of Dominican friars, released a surprise new album. The album invites listeners to encounter God. The band's music regularly hits the Billboard bluegrass charts.
SourcesCatholic Review
- 27 discussCultureNew55m ago
RKKerk.nl·Perspective
RKKerk.nl discusses the transformation of agriculture and its impact on farmers. The column highlights the need for financial support for farmers during this transition. It also mentions the recent farewell of Wim Bens as chairman of the board.
SourcesRKKerk.nl
- 33 discussDiocesesNew3h ago
Župa Bezgrešnog začeća Blažene Djevice Marije in Crkvici, Zenica, marks 150 years since its founding.
Vatican News
Župa Bezgrešnog začeća Blažene Djevice Marije in Crkvici, Zenica, marks 150 years since its founding. The celebration took place on August 9, 2026.
SourcesVatican News
- 34 discussBishopsNew3h ago
CNBB
Archbishop João Santos Cardoso of Natal led a retreat for the second group of clergy from the Archdiocese of Natal. The retreat provided a chance for interiorization, prayer, and fraternal conviviality. It allowed the clergy to interrupt their pastoral activities and return to the source of their ministry.
SourcesCNBB
- 43 discussBishopsNew4h ago
CNBB
Archbishop João Santos Cardoso of Natal led a retreat for the second group of clergy from the Archdiocese of Natal. The retreat provided a chance for interiorization, prayer, and fraternal conviviality. It allowed the clergy to interrupt their pastoral activities and return to the source of their ministry.
SourcesCNBB
- 45 discussEducationNew4h ago
CNBB
The CNBB and PUC-Rio have signed a cooperation agreement to strengthen joint formation initiatives in the Church in Brazil. The agreement formalizes existing collaboration and opens the way for new projects. The goal is to amplify the partnership between the two institutions.
SourcesCNBB
- 46 discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
The Catholic Church in Ituri, Congo-Kinshasa, is helping Ebola victims.
Vatican News
The Catholic Church in Ituri, Congo-Kinshasa, is helping Ebola victims. The epidemic has affected 4,449 people and killed 2,061. The Church is working with the WHO.
SourcesVatican News
- 49 discussChurch & StateNew4h ago
The UN reports 437 civilians were killed and 2,610 injured in Ukraine in July.
Vatican News
The UN reports 437 civilians were killed and 2,610 injured in Ukraine in July. Children were also affected, with 17 deaths and 166 injuries. Missiles and drones were the main cause of civilian casualties.
SourcesVatican News
- 51 discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
P. Richard Čemus SJ, who delivered homilies for Vatican Radio's Czech edition, died on August 13, 2026.
Vatican News
P. Richard Čemus SJ, who delivered homilies for Vatican Radio's Czech edition, died on August 13, 2026. He took over the task after Cardinal Tomáš Špidlík's death in 2010.
SourcesVatican News
- 54 discussReligious OrdersNew5h ago
The event will take place in Assisi from September 10-13 and 17-20, 2026.
Vatican News
The event will take place in Assisi from September 10-13 and 17-20, 2026. It will focus on life, relationships, culture, and spirituality. The event is part of the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis.
SourcesVatican News
- 55 discussBishopsNew5h ago
Conferencia Episcopal Española
The Conferencia Episcopal Española announces its religious programming from August 14 to 20. The programming includes shows on COPE, TRECE, La 2, and RNE. The shows are a collaboration with the Commission Episcopal para las Comunicaciones Sociales.
- 57 discussReligious OrdersNew5h ago
P. Karl Wallner reflects on 10 years as Nationaldirektor of Missio Österreich.
Vatican News
P. Karl Wallner reflects on 10 years as Nationaldirektor of Missio Österreich. His term ends on August 31, 2026.
SourcesVatican News
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