Floods in Nepal have killed at least 17 people and left 380 missing. The floods were caused by a landslide. Many of the missing are tourists.
SourcesVatican NewsLa Croix
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Vatican News · La Croix · Holy See Press Office · The Holy See- 01 discussCultureNew49m ago
Floods in Nepal have killed at least 17 people and left 380 missing.
2 sources·Vatican NewsLa Croix
- 02 discussBishopsNew1h ago
Pope Leo XIV received the bishops of the Lutheran Church of Norway in the Vatican Apostolic Palace.
6 sources·8 reports·Holy See Press OfficeThe Holy SeeVatican News+1
Pope Leo XIV received the bishops of the Lutheran Church of Norway in the Vatican Apostolic Palace. He delivered an address, expressing gratitude for their presence and shared desire to seek ways of building communion. The Pope emphasized the need for a concerted effort to seek concrete paths of reconciliation and fraternity. He also mentioned the importance of the common baptism and the shared mission in the world.
SourcesHoly See Press OfficeThe Holy SeeVatican NewsDiocese of São José dos Campos
- 05 discussVaticanNew1h ago
The Vatican is hosting an international conference on the faith response to substance abuse and youth recruitment by criminal organizations.
Vatican News
The Vatican is hosting an international conference on the faith response to substance abuse and youth recruitment by criminal organizations. Experts from Latin America, Africa, Asia, and Europe are attending. The conference aims to address the problem of substance abuse and transform communities into educational places.
SourcesVatican News
- 06 discussLiturgyNew1h ago
Pope Leo XIV held a General Audience in the Vatican Basilica, where he met with groups of pilgrims and faithful from Italy and around the world.
5 sources·16 reports·The Holy SeeHoly See Press Office
Pope Leo XIV held a General Audience in the Vatican Basilica, where he met with groups of pilgrims and faithful from Italy and around the world. He continued his cycle of catechesis on the Documents of the Second Vatican Council, focusing on the theme of the Constitution Sacrosanctum Concilium and the motivations of the liturgical reform. The Pope emphasized the importance of the liturgy as a sincere expression of both the divine and the human, and as a vehicle for divine teaching and a voice in dialogue with God.
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Wednesday, August 26
56 stories · 7 corroborated- 01 discussLiturgyNew43m ago
Pope Leo XIV emphasized the importance of active participation in the liturgy during his general audience talk in St. Peter's Basilica.
3 sources·USCCB NewsOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun
Pope Leo XIV emphasized the importance of active participation in the liturgy during his general audience talk in St. Peter's Basilica. He quoted Cardinal Giovanni Battista Montini, saying the faithful cannot remain silent and passive. The pope's talk focused on the constitution on the sacred liturgy, "Sacrosanctum Concilium".
- 02 discussCatholic LifeNew37m ago
Amy Nash and her children cope with loss of husband and father.
2 sources·OSV NewsThe Catholic Sun
Amy Nash and her children cope with loss of husband and father. Sacred Heart of Jesus brings healing. Family finds hope.
SourcesOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun
- 03 discussLiturgyNew1h ago
Pope Leo XIV reflected on the Second Vatican Council's decision to promote liturgical reform.
9 sources·14 reports·Vatican NewsAgenzia SIRDiocese of Hallam
Pope Leo XIV reflected on the Second Vatican Council's decision to promote liturgical reform. He focused on the 1963 Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium. The Pope explained that the reform aimed to make the faithful active participants in the liturgy, rather than passive observers.
- 04 discussVaticanNew4h ago
Pope Leo XIV addressed Italian pilgrims at his Wednesday General Audience.
2 sources·Vatican NewsDiocese of Hallam
Pope Leo XIV addressed Italian pilgrims at his Wednesday General Audience. He told recently-confirmed young people the Holy Spirit is a light to shine each day. The Church commemorates Saints Augustine and Monica this week.
- 05 discussLiturgyNew1h ago
5 sources·9 reports·Vatican NewsDOMRADIO.DE
SourcesVatican NewsDOMRADIO.DE
- 06 discussBishopsNew1m ago
Pope greets Polish pilgrims at Jasna Góra, where the Jasnogórskie Śluby Narodu are being renewed 70 years after the historic event of 1956.
4 sources·7 reports·OpokaVatican NewsKonferencja Episkopatu Polski
Pope greets Polish pilgrims at Jasna Góra, where the Jasnogórskie Śluby Narodu are being renewed 70 years after the historic event of 1956. The Pope encourages the program of moral renewal to be an inspiration for building justice and brotherhood.
- 07 discussVaticanNew2h ago
Pope Leo XIV met with Lutheran Bishops from Norway and encouraged all Christians to work together to promote peace and justice.
3 sources·4 reports·Vatican NewsDiocese of HallamTK KBS
Pope Leo XIV met with Lutheran Bishops from Norway and encouraged all Christians to work together to promote peace and justice. The meeting was reported by Vatican News and Hallam Diocese.
- 08 discussReligious OrdersNew13m ago
Suore di S. Maria Maddalena Postel
They will learn at Haus Maria Regina and Gesundheitsakademie SMMP in Geseke.
- 09 discussDiocesesNew28m ago
Catholic Review
Deacon Darron Woodus was ordained May 10 as a permanent deacon for the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Archbishop William E. Lori appointed him as the archbishop's first delegate for Black Catholics. The role supports Black Catholic communities throughout the archdiocese.
SourcesCatholic Review
- 10 discussReligious OrdersNew1h ago
Congregazione dei Chierici Mariani dell'Immacolata Concezione della B. V. M.
Five Marian novices made first vows of chastity, poverty, and obedience. The vows were made before Fr. Joseph G. Roesch. The event took place at the National Shrine of Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, MA.
SourcesCongregazione dei Chierici Mariani dell'Immacolata Concezione della B. V. M.
- 12 discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
FSSPX.News
Lourdes hosted an Islamic-Christian pilgrimage. Mgr Jean-Marc Micas attended. The pilgrimage lasted four days.
SourcesFSSPX.News
- 16 discussEducationNew2h ago
Hawaii Catholic Herald
Hawaii Catholic Herald reports that parents received notifications about school closures due to tropical cyclone Lala. The storm caused strong winds, heavy downpours, and powerful storm surges.
SourcesHawaii Catholic Herald
- 18 discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
Hawaii Catholic Herald
Bishop Michael T.T. Castori, SJ delivered a homily at Sacred Hearts Mission Church, Kapalua. Classes resumed at Sacred Hearts School, Lahaina, 20 days after destructive wildfires.
SourcesHawaii Catholic Herald
- 19 discussEducationNew2h ago
Hawaii Catholic Herald
Bishop Michael T.T. Castori, SJ, celebrated the Mass of the Holy Spirit in Kaneohe, Hawaii, to mark the start of the academic year. He was joined by Bishop Emeritus Larry Silva. The liturgy was held at St. Ann Church.
SourcesHawaii Catholic Herald
- 22 discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
Hawaii Catholic Herald
Irwin and Irene Lee joined the Catholic faith at different times and now work as OCIA catechists at Sacred Heart Church in Honolulu. They provide knowledge about the faith to those beginning their journey into the church. The couple works together to guide people on the path to Catholic faith.
SourcesHawaii Catholic Herald
- 23 discussLiturgyNew2h ago
Hawaii Catholic Herald
Catholic Stewardship Consultants promote the Liturgy of the Hours as a means to center the day on Christ and sanctify it. The Liturgy of the Hours helps to focus on and honor Christ.
SourcesHawaii Catholic Herald
- 24 discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
Hawaii Catholic Herald
St. Catherine of Alexandria Parish in Kapaa, Kauai, celebrated Donald and Loretta Boro's 68th wedding anniversary during the 7 a.m. Mass on Aug. 16. The couple, from St. Sylvester Church in Kilauea, were surrounded by love despite stormy conditions. The parish congratulated the couple on their milestone anniversary.
SourcesHawaii Catholic Herald
- 25 discussEducationNew2h ago
Hawaii Catholic Herald
Sacred Hearts Academy adds preschool learning space. The Clarence T.C. Ching Junior Innovation Center was blessed by Sacred Hearts Father Jeremy Sabugo.
SourcesHawaii Catholic Herald
- 26 discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
Hawaii Catholic Herald
The Joseph Dutton Guild of the Diocese of Honolulu distributed prayer cards and medals honoring Servant of God Joseph Dutton at the Saints of America celebration. The event took place at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion in Champion, Wisconsin.
SourcesHawaii Catholic Herald
- 27 discussLife & FamilyNew2h ago
Hawaii Catholic Herald
Catholic Engaged Encounter community members gathered in Atlanta, Georgia, for a national convention. The convention theme was 'LOVE (Living Our Vows Everyday)'.
SourcesHawaii Catholic Herald
- 30 discussCultureNew3h ago
Caritas Italiana
Caritas Italiana and CEI organize seminar on building plural identities for peace. The seminar will take place from September 7-9.
SourcesCaritas Italiana
- 31 discussChurch & StateNew3h ago
Hildegund Keul says a possible AfD state government in Saxony-Anhalt would only distribute subsidies to church institutions in exchange for self-emptying.
Vatican News
Hildegund Keul says a possible AfD state government in Saxony-Anhalt would only distribute subsidies to church institutions in exchange for self-emptying. Hildegund Keul is a theologian. The AfD is a political party in Germany.
SourcesVatican News
- 35 discussVaticanNew4h ago
Pope Leo XIV received Lutheran visitors from Norway at the Vatican.
Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV received Lutheran visitors from Norway at the Vatican. He said the world is going through a turbulent time.
SourcesVatican News
- 37 discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
Jesuits Global
Jesuits Global publishes report on empowering tribal communities through producer organizations. The report aims to cultivate hope.
SourcesJesuits Global
- 39 discussBishopsNew4h ago
Agenzia SIR
Bishop Pavlo Honcharuk of Kharkiv-Zaporizhzhia spoke at the Rimini Meeting. He shared his testimony on the war in Ukraine. He emphasized the importance of love and defense of life.
SourcesAgenzia SIR
- 40 discussBishopsNew4h ago
Konferencja Episkopatu Polski
The Polish Episcopal Conference issued a decree on requirements for candidates for the permanent ministry of catechist. The decree will come into effect on September 18, 2026. Abp Tadeusz Wojda SAC promulgated the decree.
- 44 discussCultureNew5h ago
Agenzia SIR
The professor at Università Federico II di Napoli suggests the children of Gaza for the Nobel Peace Prize 2026. The Nobel Prize rules allow a university professor to nominate someone.
SourcesAgenzia SIR
- 45 discussChurch & StateNew5h ago
Agenzia SIR
Russia has launched a special operation in Ukraine. The operation has been ongoing for 54 months. Ukraine has been under attack.
SourcesAgenzia SIR
- 53 discussCultureNew5h ago
DOMRADIO.DE
The new Dommuseum "Paulus" in Münster opens Thursday. The Münster Domschatz was stored in Köln for nine years due to defects in the old Domschatzkammer. The new museum presents the treasures in a completely new form. Admission is free.
SourcesDOMRADIO.DE
- 54 discussCultureNew3h ago
The Catholic Weekly·Perspective
Henry Lawson’s bush stories offer lessons in respect and restraint for modern athletes. Modern media scandals highlight a collapse of traditional virtues.
SourcesThe Catholic Weekly
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