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Pope Leo XIV will visit France, where 80,000 tickets for a vigil at the Stade de France were allocated in under an hour.
Pope Leo XIV will visit France, where 80,000 tickets for a vigil at the Stade de France were allocated in under an hour. The Catholic Church in France is still capable of mobilizing large crowds, despite low weekly Mass attendance. Only 1.8% of the population attends Mass every week.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
At least 500 people have been hospitalized in Yangon with symptoms of cholera.
At least 500 people have been hospitalized in Yangon with symptoms of cholera. 149 rapid tests were positive, 9 cases confirmed by the national laboratory. The country has been divided by over five years of war, with millions displaced.
Trenta giovani libanesi "artigiani di pace" hanno incontrato Leone XIV all'udienza generale.
Trenta giovani libanesi "artigiani di pace" hanno incontrato Leone XIV all'udienza generale. Il sacerdote Don Michel Marie Barakat ha ringraziato la Caritas e altre organizzazioni per gli aiuti al suo Paese.
SourcesVatican News
Brian Mundubile, the main challenger to President Hakainde Hichilema, has rejected the Electoral Commission of Zambia's declaration of Hichilema's victory.
Brian Mundubile, the main challenger to President Hakainde Hichilema, has rejected the Electoral Commission of Zambia's declaration of Hichilema's victory. Mundubile's party has documented irregularities relating to the security, transportation and handling of ballot papers. An analysis by The Africa Report has found discrepancies between votes recorded at polling stations and figures subsequently announced.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
Catholic schools in Rd Congo reopen despite Ebola threat.
Catholic schools in Rd Congo reopen despite Ebola threat. The Ituri school network organizes to prevent students from losing a year.
SourcesL'Osservatore Romano
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Pope Leo XIV has appointed three U.S.-based consultors to the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development.
Pope Leo XIV has appointed three U.S.-based consultors to the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development. The appointees have ties to the University of Notre Dame in Indiana. The Dicastery is a Vatican office.
SourcesThe TabletAmerica
The Conferência Nacional dos Bispos do Brasil (CNBB) opens inscriptions for the 11th National Course on Political Formation for Christians.
The Conferência Nacional dos Bispos do Brasil (CNBB) opens inscriptions for the 11th National Course on Political Formation for Christians. The course will take place from January 2027 to June 2028. Inscriptions are open until September 10, 2026.
The Diocese of Ostrava-Opava has released a new episode of its pOODcast series.
The Diocese of Ostrava-Opava has released a new episode of its pOODcast series. The guests are Jan and Marie Vrabcovi from Karlovy Studánky. They talk about a person who refused a primar position in exchange for not attending church.
Pope accepts resignation of Bishop Karl-Heinz Wiesemann of Speyer due to health reasons.
Pope accepts resignation of Bishop Karl-Heinz Wiesemann of Speyer due to health reasons. Wiesemann had been bishop since 2008. The diocese is preparing for the 1000th anniversary of its cathedral in 2030.
The Holy Father has appointed Fr. Mariusz Kasperski, OMI, as Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Toamasina, Madagascar.
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
Catholic bishops express concern over the expiration of TPS designations, citing safety concerns in affected countries.
Catholic bishops express concern over the expiration of TPS designations, citing safety concerns in affected countries. Bishop Brendan Cahill comments on the issue.
Pope Leo XIV spoke about the importance of music in liturgy during his general audience.
Pope Leo XIV spoke about the importance of music in liturgy during his general audience. He emphasized that music is not just a decoration, but an integral part of the liturgical celebration. The Pope also highlighted the significance of Gregorian chant and the need for high-quality music in liturgy.
SourcesVatican News
Pope Leo XIV reflects on sacred music in the liturgy, praising it for giving voice to prayer and expressing the faith.
Pope Leo XIV reflects on sacred music in the liturgy, praising it for giving voice to prayer and expressing the faith. He emphasizes the importance of music in the liturgy, saying it helps to glorify God and sanctify the faithful. The Pope made these comments during his Wednesday General Audience.
SourcesVatican News
A nurse from Barcelona gave Pope Leo a book about her brother Xavier, who died at 29 from muscular dystrophy.
A nurse from Barcelona gave Pope Leo a book about her brother Xavier, who died at 29 from muscular dystrophy. The book, 'Learning to Die in Order to Live', recounts Xavier's life and testimony. Elisabet Argemí spoke briefly with the Pope at Castel Gandolfo.
Pope Leo XIV emphasized the importance of sacred music in the liturgy during his general audience.
Pope Leo XIV emphasized the importance of sacred music in the liturgy during his general audience. He said that music is part of the liturgical action and not just a decoration. The pontiff also highlighted the role of the composer of sacred music in preserving the Church's musical heritage.
SourcesVatican NewsCBCP NewsACI StampaCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register
Suor Małgorzata Cur shares her journey of faith and life of service.
Suor Małgorzata Cur shares her journey of faith and life of service. Her path was influenced by the Franciscan Sisters of the Family of Mary. She is a member of the Congregation of the Sisters of Mary Immaculate.
Father Luigi Galvani reports on the aftermath of the earthquake in Flores.
Father Luigi Galvani reports on the aftermath of the earthquake in Flores. The earthquake has caused widespread damage and displacement. The San Camillo Social Center is providing aid.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
Bishop of Ruteng, Msgr. Siprianus Hormat, says God cares for victims of the 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Flores.
Bishop of Ruteng, Msgr. Siprianus Hormat, says God cares for victims of the 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Flores. The earthquake has caused 68 deaths, 213 injuries, and displaced nearly 13,000 people. The Diocese of Ruteng has responded with courage and resilience.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
Pope Leo XIV continues his catechesis series on the Second Vatican Council and its documents.
Pope Leo XIV continues his catechesis series on the Second Vatican Council and its documents. He spoke about Sacrosanctum Concilium.
SourcesVatican News
Cardinal Orani João Tempesta, Archbishop of Rio de Janeiro, reflects on the vocation of the laity. He says the laity's role is not a recent functional arrangement or a concession due to a shortage of ordained ministers. The laity's vocation is a constitutive dimension of the Church.
SourcesCNBB
Jordanijoje rengiamasi Kristaus Krikšto jubiliejui.
Jordanijoje rengiamasi Kristaus Krikšto jubiliejui. Pirmasis organizacinio komiteto susitikimas įvyko rugpjūčio 10-ąją. Pasirengimai įsibėgėja.
SourcesVatican News
Dom Anuar Battisti, Archbishop Emeritus of Maringa, writes about the importance of lay vocations. He notes that the vitality of an ecclesial community is not measured by its structures or solemnity, but by the precious pastoral work of lay people.
SourcesCNBB
Pope Leo XIV. accepted the resignation of Speyer Bishop Karl-Heinz Wiesemann.
Pope Leo XIV. accepted the resignation of Speyer Bishop Karl-Heinz Wiesemann. The Vatican announced this on Wednesday. The diocese said the resignation was for health reasons.
SourcesVatican News
Pope Leon XIV has appointed Polish missionary Mariusz Kasperski as auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Toamasina on Madagascar.
Pope Leon XIV has appointed Polish missionary Mariusz Kasperski as auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Toamasina on Madagascar. Kasperski has been serving on the island for over 30 years. He is 63 years old and from Wolsztyn.
SourcesVatican News
L'Osservatore Romano reviews book Vorrei che tu fossi qui.
L'Osservatore Romano reviews book Vorrei che tu fossi qui. Variazioni sulla Settimana Santa by don Gabriele Vecchione. Marco Tibaldi writes the review.
SourcesL'Osservatore Romano
The National Catholic Register has launched a ‘Summer of Saints’ on social media. The blog will feature stories of saints. The blog will run all summer.
SourcesNational Catholic Register
Pope Léon XIV proposes re-reading of Sacrosanctum Concilium.
Pope Léon XIV proposes re-reading of Sacrosanctum Concilium. The Constitution dogmatique calls for full participation of all faithful in liturgy. Vatican News reports on the re-reading of the text.
SourcesVatican News
San Francesco di Paola è il santo patrono della Calabria. Il santuario dedicato a lui è una meta di pellegrinaggio. Il santo è stato dichiarato Patrono della Gente di mare della Nazione Italiana da Pio XII.
SourcesACI Stampa
US musician Moby visited Cologne Cathedral after a concert in Bonn. He posted a selfie on Instagram and joked about aliens living there.
SourcesDOMRADIO.DE
Tánger Archbishop Emilio Rocha spoke about the migration crisis in Ceuta. He mentioned the tragedy of young people who died and the desperation of those seeking a better future. The Church is committed to promoting legal pathways for young people.
SourcesReligión Digital
Peter G. Kirchschläger, newly appointed consultant to the Dicastery for Development, advocates for ethical regulation of AI.
Peter G. Kirchschläger, newly appointed consultant to the Dicastery for Development, advocates for ethical regulation of AI. He will bring his expertise to the Vatican advisory group.
SourcesVatican News
Léon XIV exhorte les pèlerins à cultiver la paix.
Léon XIV exhorte les pèlerins à cultiver la paix. Il rappelle la mémoire de Władysław Findysz, prêtre et martyr des persécutions communistes. Léon XIV encourage à développer un authentique conscience de la paix.
SourcesVatican News
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