Padre Francesco Ielpo spoke to Vatican media at the Meeting di Rimini. He said that all paths taken through arms do not lead to true peace or security.
SourcesVatican News
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Vatican News · Agenzia Fides · Caritas Italiana · L'Osservatore Romano- 01 discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
Padre Francesco Ielpo spoke to Vatican media at the Meeting di Rimini.
Vatican News
- 02 discussLife & Family15h 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 discussBishopsUpdated4h 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
- 05 discussVaticanUpdated3h ago
Pope Leo XIV received a delegation from the Military Ordinariate for Portugal.
5 sources·10 reports·The Holy SeeHoly See Press OfficeL'Osservatore Romano
Pope Leo XIV received a delegation from the Military Ordinariate for Portugal. The Pope addressed the delegation, remembering two young soldiers who lost their lives and entrusting them to the Lord. The Ordinariate was established 60 years ago and received its first bishop 25 years ago.
SourcesThe Holy SeeHoly See Press OfficeL'Osservatore Romano
- 06 discussDioceses18h 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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Tuesday, August 25
37 stories · 7 corroborated- 01 discussLife & FamilyNew53m ago
France's highest constitutional authority protects conscience rights for Catholic institutions and pharmacists as euthanasia law takes effect.
2 sources·Catholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register
France's highest constitutional authority protects conscience rights for Catholic institutions and pharmacists as euthanasia law takes effect. Archbishop Laurent Ulrich of Paris welcomes the move.
- 02 discussLife & FamilyNew1h ago
The Chicago Bears donated $200,000 to Catholic Charities for Midwest storm relief.
2 sources·Catholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register
The Chicago Bears donated $200,000 to Catholic Charities for Midwest storm relief. Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago and Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Gary each received $100,000.
- 03 discussCultureNew1h ago
Vatikán si připomíná desáté výročí zemětřesení ve střední Itálii.
2 sources·Vatican NewsTK KBS
Vatikán si připomíná desáté výročí zemětřesení ve střední Itálii. Místní komunity čelí pomalé obnově a úbytku obyvatel.
SourcesVatican NewsTK KBS
- 04 discussVaticanNew1h ago
Pope Leo XIV will spend the day in Metz, a border city in France, as part of his four-day apostolic journey.
3 sources·7 reports·Vatican NewsDiocese of Hallam
Pope Leo XIV will spend the day in Metz, a border city in France, as part of his four-day apostolic journey. Archbishop Philippe Ballot speaks about the preparations and significance of the visit. The Pope's visit is seen as a symbol of friendship among people.
- 05 discussDiocesesNew2h ago
Pope Leone XIV sent a telegram to the Diocese of Montepulciano-Chiusi-Pienza on the 80th anniversary of the reconstruction of the Amiata cross.
2 sources·Diocese of Montepulciano–Chiusi–PienzaToscana Oggi
Pope Leone XIV sent a telegram to the Diocese of Montepulciano-Chiusi-Pienza on the 80th anniversary of the reconstruction of the Amiata cross. The cross was restored after being damaged in World War II. The telegram was sent through Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican Secretary of State.
- 06 discussLife & FamilyNew4h ago
Catholics in the US pray for St. Maximilian Kolbe's intercession.
2 sources·Vatican NewsDiocese of Hallam
Catholics in the US pray for St. Maximilian Kolbe's intercession. They work to honor life through opposition to the death penalty.
- 07 discussCatholic LifeUpdated3h ago
3 sources·Diocese of Nha TrangDiocese of Hà TinhDiocese of Ban Mê Thuôt
- 08 discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
Catholic Review
Baltimore-area Colombians pray and mobilize aid after a deadly earthquake. They fear for loved ones thousands of miles away.
SourcesCatholic Review
- 10 discussEducationNew1h ago
Suore Francescane Figlie dei Sacri Cuori di Gesù e Maria
Fr. Isaac Vela led an iconography course at the Sisters' House in Caransebeș. The course was attended by consecrated persons and laypeople. The course aimed to deepen understanding of icon art.
SourcesSuore Francescane Figlie dei Sacri Cuori di Gesù e Maria
- 13 discussCultureNew1h ago
Suore Francescane Figlie dei Sacri Cuori di Gesù e Maria
The Czech Church Choirs Festival was held in Gârnic, Romania. The event was organized by the Democratic Union of Czechs in Romania. It aimed to preserve the religious and cultural heritage of the Czech communities in Banat.
SourcesSuore Francescane Figlie dei Sacri Cuori di Gesù e Maria
- 14 discussReligious OrdersNew1h ago
Suore Francescane Figlie dei Sacri Cuori di Gesù e Maria
The Franciscan Sisters in Caransebeș gathered in prayer and contemplation to celebrate the legacy of Saint Francis of Assisi. The event marked the 800th anniversary of his passing. The community honored his legacy.
SourcesSuore Francescane Figlie dei Sacri Cuori di Gesù e Maria
- 20 discussBishopsNew2h ago
Die Bischöfe in Indonesien warnen vor Gefahren für die Demokratie.
Vatican News
Die Bischöfe in Indonesien warnen vor Gefahren für die Demokratie. Sie sind beunruhigt über den Zustand der Demokratie in ihrem Land.
SourcesVatican News
- 27 discussVaticanNew4h 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
- 28 discussCultureNew4h 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
- 29 discussReligious OrdersNew4h ago
17 reports·Benedettine del Re Eucaristico
Father Jacques Bolduc OSB died on 9 August 2026 at Abbaye de Saint-Benoît-du-Lac in Saint-Benoît-du-Lac, Canada. He was a member of the Benedictine Order. The news was announced by several Benedictine congregations.
- 30 discussEducationNew4h 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
- 31 discussLife & FamilyNew4h 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
- 35 discussCatholic LifeNew5h ago
Angelus News
Hosea Alexander, a rocket scientist and LA's first permanent deacon, has died. He was ordained in 1975.
SourcesAngelus News
- 37 discussCatholic LifeNew5h 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
21 stories · 3 corroborated- 02 discussCanon Law7h 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 Life11h 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.
- 07 discussChurch & State6h 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
- 09 discussReligious Freedom7h 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
- 12 discussReligious Freedom7h 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
- 14 discussReligious Freedom8h 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
- 16 discussCatholic Life8h 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
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