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Pope Leo XIV expressed sorrow over the earthquake in Colombia, offering prayers for the victims and their families.
Pope Leo XIV expressed sorrow over the earthquake in Colombia, offering prayers for the victims and their families. The earthquake caused over a hundred deaths and many injuries. The Pope's telegram was signed by Vatican State Secretary Cardinal Pietro Parolin.
SourcesVatican News
The Vatican Observatory created a large Active Region display for a solar eclipse event.
The Vatican Observatory created a large Active Region display for a solar eclipse event. The display allowed people to see and touch its shapes.
SourcesVatican Observatory
The Holy Father has accepted Bishop Adelio Dell'Oro's resignation and appointed Msgr. Piotr Pytlowany as bishop of Karaganda, Kazakhstan.
The Holy Father has accepted Bishop Adelio Dell'Oro's resignation and appointed Msgr. Piotr Pytlowany as bishop of Karaganda, Kazakhstan. Pytlowany was previously a priest fidei donum of the archdiocese of Przemyśl, Poland. He has served in various roles in Kazakhstan.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
The Missionaries of Mary Queen of Heaven, a religious community of nuns, have rescued and rehabilitated hundreds of women and girls who survived sex trafficking and abuse.
The Missionaries of Mary Queen of Heaven, a religious community of nuns, have rescued and rehabilitated hundreds of women and girls who survived sex trafficking and abuse. They provide a safe home, care, and educational assistance to survivors. The community was founded in 1996 in the Archdiocese of Cebu.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
A Damasco court found Bashar al-Assad responsible for premeditated murder, torture, and other crimes.
A Damasco court found Bashar al-Assad responsible for premeditated murder, torture, and other crimes. His brother Maher al-Assad and other former regime officials were also sentenced to death. The sentences were issued in absentia.
SourcesVatican NewsLa Croix
The five parts the Annuario Pontificio counts, and in each of them only publishers who speak from it: a bishops' conference, a diocese, a Catholic paper of that place. An agency reporting about a continent from another one is in the wire below, not here.
Pope Leo XIV has appointed new members to the Council for the Economy, including Cardinal Grzegorz Ryś.
Pope Leo XIV has appointed new members to the Council for the Economy, including Cardinal Grzegorz Ryś. The pope also reconfirmed eight existing members. The Council for the Economy is responsible for overseeing the Vatican's economic affairs.
SourcesKonferencja Episkopatu PolskiCBCP NewsCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterGość NiedzielnyACI Stampa
SourcesSuore Figlie di Maria ImmacolataSuore del Divin Pastore della Provvidenza DivinaSuore Ancelle dell'Immacolata Concezione della Beata Vergine MariaPiccole Ancelle dell'Immacolata ConcezioneSuore Figlie del Cuore Purissimo di MariaSuore Ancelle della Genitrice di Dio Vergine Immacolata Concezione
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, killing at least 132 people and injuring over 570.
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, killing at least 132 people and injuring over 570. The cities of Pereira, Cali, and Manizales were severely affected. Don Pagniello of Caritas commented on the disaster.
SourcesAgenzia SIRLa Croix
The Diocese of Viana and Angola's Provincial Government of Icolo and Bengo are hosting an annual Marian pilgrimage.
The Diocese of Viana and Angola's Provincial Government of Icolo and Bengo are hosting an annual Marian pilgrimage. The pilgrimage is scheduled for early September at the Shrine of Our Lady of Muxima. The working group has confirmed readiness to host the event.
The Dicastery for the Service of Integral Human Development announces the theme for the 60th World Day of Peace.
The Dicastery for the Service of Integral Human Development announces the theme for the 60th World Day of Peace. The theme is 'Disarming Technology, Serving Peace: Politics as Preventive Responsibility'. The 60th World Day of Peace will be observed on January 1, 2027.
Pope Francis confirms Cardinal Odilo Scherer as a member of the Council for the Economy.
Pope Francis confirms Cardinal Odilo Scherer as a member of the Council for the Economy. The Council oversees the Vatican's finances and administration. Cardinal Reinhard Marx was confirmed as coordinator.
SourcesVatican NewsCanção Nova
Paul Vaughn told OSV News about his journey from evangelical to Catholic.
Paul Vaughn told OSV News about his journey from evangelical to Catholic. He shared his meandering faith journey. Vaughn is a pro-life activist.
Andrzej Beya-Zaborski, a theater and film actor, died at 75.
Andrzej Beya-Zaborski, a theater and film actor, died at 75. He was known for his role as a police commander in the film series 'U Pana Boga...'. Beya-Zaborski was associated with the Białostocki Teatr Lalek.
SourcesNiedzielaGość Niedzielny
Jordan is preparing for the 2000th anniversary of Jesus' baptism in 2030.
Jordan is preparing for the 2000th anniversary of Jesus' baptism in 2030. The country has formed a national committee to oversee the preparations. The committee is chaired by Prime Minister Jafar Hassan.
SourcesVatican NewsNiedziela
Suore Minime di Santa Clelia Barbieri in Bologna found an abandoned baby in a Culla per la vita. They named her Maria Stella and called for help. The Culla per la vita is an extreme measure to protect infancy against abandonment and abortion.
SourcesAgenzia SIR
Two hostages, Lawrence Chidera Igbo and Emmanuel Onwudi, were released after being kidnapped during a Sunday mass in St. Joseph's Church in Inoyi-Affa, Enugu state.
Two hostages, Lawrence Chidera Igbo and Emmanuel Onwudi, were released after being kidnapped during a Sunday mass in St. Joseph's Church in Inoyi-Affa, Enugu state. The kidnapping occurred on August 2.
SourcesVatican News
Catholic Sisters take the lead in telling their own stories.
Catholic Sisters take the lead in telling their own stories. Sr. Jane Wakahiu is featured. The story is available on YouTube.
SourcesVatican News
Pope confirms Cardinal Reinhard Marx as coordinator of the economy council.
Pope confirms Cardinal Reinhard Marx as coordinator of the economy council. Charlotte Kreuter-Kirchhof remains his deputy.
SourcesVatican News
Pope appoints new members to the Vatican's economic council.
Pope appoints new members to the Vatican's economic council. Cardinal Reinhard Marx is confirmed as coordinator. New members include cardinals Grzegorz Ryś, Ladislav Nemet, Jean-Paul Vesco, and Roberto Repole.
SourcesVatican News
The Pope leads the Angelus and Rosary.
The Pope leads the Angelus and Rosary. The event is available on YouTube. It took place on August 11, 2026.
SourcesVatican News
Pakistan celebrates National Minorities Day on August 11.
Pakistan celebrates National Minorities Day on August 11. Minority groups demand concrete reforms and protection from violence. They also seek greater political representation.
SourcesVatican News
Vatican News analyzes the impact of AI on labor and human intelligence.
Vatican News analyzes the impact of AI on labor and human intelligence. Augusto Cocorullo discusses the future of work.
SourcesVatican News
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Cardinal Grzegorz Ryś to the Council for Economy.
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Cardinal Grzegorz Ryś to the Council for Economy. The Council is responsible for economic matters. The appointment was announced today.
SourcesVatican News
Klára Tomášiková spent 10 months as an intern at Vatican News.
Klára Tomášiková spent 10 months as an intern at Vatican News. She gained new journalistic and technical skills. She also experienced teamwork and had shared experiences.
SourcesVatican News
Pope Leo XIV's 2027 peace message focuses on disarmament of technology.
Pope Leo XIV's 2027 peace message focuses on disarmament of technology. He urges the international community to avoid leaving military decisions to artificial intelligence and to establish binding agreements. The message is titled 'Die Technik entwaffnen, dem Frieden dienen. Politik als präventive Verantwortung'.
SourcesVatican News
Florian Kolfhaus, a former Vatican diplomat, died on August 6, 2026, at the age of 51.
Florian Kolfhaus, a former Vatican diplomat, died on August 6, 2026, at the age of 51. His funeral is set for August 14, 2026, in Straubing. Kolfhaus was a priest in the Diocese of Regensburg.
SourcesVatican News
Janira Hopffer Almada, President of the National Assembly, visited Bishop Ildo Fortes in Mindelo.
Janira Hopffer Almada, President of the National Assembly, visited Bishop Ildo Fortes in Mindelo. The meeting took place at the Episcopal Residence on São Vicente island. The visit occurred on Friday, August 7, 2026.
SourcesVatican News
Bishop James Curry wrote to the Prime Minister to secure Jimmy Lai's release. Lai, a British citizen, was sentenced to 20 years in prison in Hong Kong. Bishop Curry urges the PM to follow predecessors' lead.
Jesuits Global publishes a post on formation for mission. The post is titled 'Formation for mission: building bearers of hope'.
SourcesJesuits Global
Caritas helps vulnerable Cubans access food and essential goods amid economic crisis.
Caritas helps vulnerable Cubans access food and essential goods amid economic crisis. Local Caritas provides humanitarian aid.
SourcesVatican News
President Samia Suluhu Hassan met with Catholic Bishops in Tanzania to discuss national issues and strengthen cooperation.
President Samia Suluhu Hassan met with Catholic Bishops in Tanzania to discuss national issues and strengthen cooperation. They talked about politics, faith, and development. The meeting also emphasized the role of religious leaders in promoting national unity and values.
SourcesVatican News
ANEC held a summit on strategic communication in Brasília.
ANEC held a summit on strategic communication in Brasília. The event took place on August 5 and 6.
SourcesVatican News
The Church commemorates the memory of Santa Clara de Assis.
The Church commemorates the memory of Santa Clara de Assis. She is known as the Dama dos Pobres. Vatican News reports on her legacy.
SourcesVatican News
Father Benedict Chao, the world's oldest Trappist monk, died at 108. The Diocese of Hong Kong reported his death. He was 108 years old.
SourcesGość Niedzielny
L'Assomption et ses Œuvres releases new issue on praying for peace with Mary. The issue is now available.
Suor Chiara Francesca Lacchini talks about Saint Clare of Assisi's life and legacy. She highlights Clare's liberating sobriety and simplicity. Suor Chiara Francesca Lacchini is a monaca del Monastero San Romualdo di Primiero and president of the Federazione delle Clarisse Cappuccine d'Italia.
SourcesFamiglia Cristiana
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