Bishop Raphael Macebo Mabuza Ncube has consecrated and reopened the Pandamatenga Marian Shrine and Mission. The shrine is located on the Victoria Falls - Bulawayo highway. It had been out of use for decades.
SourcesVatican News
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Vatican News · Agenzia Fides · L'Osservatore Romano- 01 discussDiocesesNew1h ago
Bishop Raphael Macebo Mabuza Ncube has consecrated and reopened the Pandamatenga Marian Shrine and Mission.
Vatican News
- 02 discussBishopsNew1h ago
Nigerian Bishops are urging the faithful to participate in the 2027 general elections.
Agenzia Fides
Nigerian Bishops are urging the faithful to participate in the 2027 general elections. Bishop Dauwa Yohanna and Monsignor Matthew Man-Oso Ndagoso warned against political apathy and encouraged Christians to obtain voter cards and vote. The Bishops stated that not voting is a defeatist mentality and that poor leadership has led to neglect, insecurity, and economic decline.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
- 03 discussReligious OrdersNew2h ago
Salesiani investono in giovani a Francistown.
L'Osservatore Romano
Salesiani investono in giovani a Francistown. L’impegno dei salesiani in un quartiere povero di Francistown accanto ai giovani vera risorsa del Paese.
SourcesL'Osservatore Romano
- 04 discussBishopsNew1h ago
A powerful earthquake hit Indonesia's Flores island on August 15, causing destruction and loss of life.
Vatican News
A powerful earthquake hit Indonesia's Flores island on August 15, causing destruction and loss of life. Archbishop Paulus Budi Kleden highlights the solidarity among the population and the continuation of faith life, supported by Pope León XIV's condolences.
SourcesVatican News
- 05 discussChurch & StateNew1h ago
Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema has been re-elected with 60.49% of the vote.
Agenzia Fides
Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema has been re-elected with 60.49% of the vote. The Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops has called for transparency and respect for the rule of law amid tensions and allegations of violence. The bishops' statement expressed deep concern over the conduct of the general elections.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
- 06 discussCultureNew2h ago
L'Osservatore Romano publishes essay on Pirandello and the novella.
L'Osservatore Romano
L'Osservatore Romano publishes essay on Pirandello and the novella. The essay is part of the Minimalia series.
SourcesL'Osservatore Romano
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Tuesday, August 18
54 stories · 9 corroborated- 01 discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
The relics of St. Bernadette will tour the United States after an opening celebration at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. The tour's…
3 sources·Catholic News AgencyACI PrensaNational Catholic Register
The relics of St. Bernadette will tour the United States after an opening celebration at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. The tour's schedule will be announced in the coming months. The relics will be on display for a year.
SourcesCatholic News AgencyACI PrensaNational Catholic Register
- 03 discussVaticanNew1h ago
Pope Francis has appointed 12 new consultors to the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development.
5 sources·6 reports·Vatican NewsDiocese of São José dos CamposTK KBS+2
Pope Francis has appointed 12 new consultors to the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development. The new consultors include Peter Klasvogt, Peter G. Kirchschläger, and Clemens Sedmak. The dicastery is responsible for promoting justice, peace, human rights, health, and environmental care.
SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of São José dos CamposTK KBSDOMRADIO.DECatholic News Agency
- 04 discussVaticanUpdated1h ago
Pope Leo XIV expressed his condolences for the victims of a ferry accident in Zimbabwe.
10 sources·23 reports·Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV expressed his condolences for the victims of a ferry accident in Zimbabwe. Over 80 people died in the accident, including children. The Pope offered prayers for the families of the victims and for the rescue workers.
SourcesVatican News
- 05 discussBishopsUpdated1m ago
Pope Leo XIV mourns victims of a ferry disaster in Zimbabwe, praying for those who died and for civil authorities and rescue workers.
7 sources·16 reports·Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV mourns victims of a ferry disaster in Zimbabwe, praying for those who died and for civil authorities and rescue workers. At least 92 people, including 18 children, died in the disaster on Lake Kariba. The Pope expressed his condolences and assured his prayers for the victims and their families.
SourcesVatican News
- 06 discussEducationNew3h ago
Catholic schools in the north-east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo are preparing for the new academic year amid the Ebola threat.
2 sources·4 reports·Vatican NewsDiocese of Hallam
Catholic schools in the north-east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo are preparing for the new academic year amid the Ebola threat. The schools are taking strengthened health measures and working to ensure that young people do not lose a year of education. The current epidemic is spreading more rapidly than all previous ones.
- 07 discussBishopsNew2h ago
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa visited Taybeh, the last fully Christian village in Palestine.
2 sources·4 reports·Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and WalesVatican News
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa visited Taybeh, the last fully Christian village in Palestine. He stressed the importance of preserving the Christian presence in the area. The village is facing severe restrictions on movement and access.
SourcesCatholic Bishops' Conference of England and WalesVatican News
- 08 discussBishopsNew3h ago
Mgr Stanislas Lalanne, bishop emeritus of Pontoise, has died.
2 sources·Diocese of BeauvaisLa Croix
Mgr Stanislas Lalanne, bishop emeritus of Pontoise, has died. He was 78 years old. He was known for his engagement in Church communication and evangelization.
SourcesDiocese of BeauvaisLa Croix
- 09 discussChurch & StateNew1h ago
Hakainde Hichilema won the presidential election in Zambia with 61.4% of the vote.
2 sources·La CroixGość Niedzielny
Hakainde Hichilema won the presidential election in Zambia with 61.4% of the vote. His main rival, Brian Mundubile, received 38% of the vote. The election was accompanied by arrests of opponents and accusations of fraud.
SourcesLa CroixGość Niedzielny
- 11 discussVaticanNew1h ago
Pope Leo XIV expressed solidarity with the people of Indonesia after a recent earthquake.
Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV expressed solidarity with the people of Indonesia after a recent earthquake. The earthquake resulted in over 68 deaths and 213 injuries. Over 4,500 houses were destroyed, along with 122 health facilities, 252 schools, and 84 places of worship.
SourcesVatican News
- 13 discussBishopsNew1h ago
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle celebrated the 125th anniversary of the Catholic faith in Bougainville.
Agenzia Fides
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle celebrated the 125th anniversary of the Catholic faith in Bougainville. He presided over a Jubilee Mass at Our Lady of the Assumption Cathedral and conveyed the greetings and blessing of Pope Leo XIV. The celebration recalled the first Mass celebrated on August 7, 1901, by two missionary priests.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
- 16 discussChurch & StateNew1h ago
An earthquake hit Indonesia's Flores island, killing 70 and injuring over 1,000.
Vatican News
An earthquake hit Indonesia's Flores island, killing 70 and injuring over 1,000. Archbishop Paulus Budi Kleden notes the population's solidarity and the continuity of faith life. Pope Leo XIV has expressed condolences.
SourcesVatican News
- 19 discussEducationNew1h ago
A student at Ateneo Zamboanga City High School killed a classmate and then himself.
Vatican News
A student at Ateneo Zamboanga City High School killed a classmate and then himself. The school is run by the Jesuiten-Orden. The incident occurred on the island of Mindanao.
SourcesVatican News
- 21 discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
Hna. Judita serves in Syria. She directs the Hospital Francés in Damasco.
Vatican News
Hna. Judita serves in Syria. She directs the Hospital Francés in Damasco. She speaks of the fears of Christians, the exodus of young people and the hope they try to bring to patients.
SourcesVatican News
- 25 discussCultureNew1h ago
Catholic Review·Perspective
Catholic Review publishes home viewing roundup. The roundup includes capsule reviews of theatrical movies available for streaming. It also includes notes on TV programming.
SourcesCatholic Review
- 27 discussEducationNew3h ago
FSSPX.News
12 seminarians from 10 countries received the soutane from Abbé de Lassus at Séminaire international Notre-Dame-Corédemptrice de La Reja in Argentina. They are a step closer to priesthood. The ceremony took place on the feast of the Assumption.
SourcesFSSPX.News
- 28 discussVaticanNew3h ago
Cardinal Pietro Parolin celebrated the 900th anniversary of St. Agatha's relics transfer in Catania, Sicily.
Vatican News
Cardinal Pietro Parolin celebrated the 900th anniversary of St. Agatha's relics transfer in Catania, Sicily. He presided over a pontifical Mass at the local cathedral. The event marked the transfer of St. Agatha's relics 900 years ago.
SourcesVatican News
- 30 discussLife & FamilyNew3h ago
Cesvi warns that the humanitarian emergency in Colombia after the August 10 earthquake risks undermining social stability in rural areas.
Vatican News
Cesvi warns that the humanitarian emergency in Colombia after the August 10 earthquake risks undermining social stability in rural areas. Families are still without basic necessities, and there is a risk that children may be trafficked. Cesvi director Stefano Piziali says families may be forced to separate, and children may end up in the hands of traffickers.
SourcesVatican News
- 31 discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
Jesuit Gerald Baumgartner says the government of Ahmed al-Scharaa has brought more freedom and uncertainty to minorities in Syria.
Vatican News
Jesuit Gerald Baumgartner says the government of Ahmed al-Scharaa has brought more freedom and uncertainty to minorities in Syria. Baumgartner is visiting Switzerland on invitation from "Kirche in Not". He has been living in Syria for a long time and is engaged in youth work in Homs and Aleppo.
SourcesVatican News
- 35 discussVaticanNew4h ago
Vatican News posted a video of the Angelus and Rosary.
Vatican News
Vatican News posted a video of the Angelus and Rosary. The video is dated August 18, 2026.
SourcesVatican News
- 36 discussBishopsNew4h ago
ÎPS Aurel Percă, Arhiepiscop Mitropolit of București, celebrated his 75th birthday with a Mass at Catedrala "Sfântul Iosif".
Vatican News
ÎPS Aurel Percă, Arhiepiscop Mitropolit of București, celebrated his 75th birthday with a Mass at Catedrala "Sfântul Iosif". The Mass was broadcast live on Angelus TV. Percă expressed gratitude to God in his homily.
SourcesVatican News
- 42 discussDiocesesNew5h ago
Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference
Monsignor Joseph McGuinness has been appointed as the new Prior of Lough Derg. He acknowledges the site's rich heritage in Irish Church history. Bishop Larry Duffy made the announcement.
- 45Imam’s Daughter in Guinea-Bissau Professes as Catholic Sister: “I give thanks to God for calling me”discussBishopsNew4h ago
ACI Africa
SourcesACI Africa
- 50 discussDiocesesNew5h ago
Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference
Bishop Larry Duffy announces clerical changes for the Diocese of Clogher. 53% of priests in the diocese are over 70. Some are retired, others remain active.
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