Mother Teresa, then Ganxhe Bojaxhiu, felt a strong call to consecrate her life to God in Letnica, Kosovo. This moment changed her life and the lives of millions worldwide. It has been 98 years since this event.
SourcesVatican NewsTK KBS
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Vatican News · TK KBS · Agenzia Fides · Agenzia SIR- 01 discussCatholic LifeNew22m ago
Mother Teresa, then Ganxhe Bojaxhiu, felt a strong call to consecrate her life to God in Letnica, Kosovo.
2 sources·Vatican NewsTK KBS
- 02 discussVatican7h ago
The Pontifical Mission Societies of Colombia are providing aid after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck the country.
2 sources·Agenzia FidesTK KBS
The Pontifical Mission Societies of Colombia are providing aid after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck the country. The earthquake caused widespread destruction and loss of life. The societies are inviting their network to unite in prayer and express solidarity with the affected populations.
SourcesAgenzia FidesTK KBS
- 03 discussVaticanUpdated3h ago
Pope Leo XIV has sent 100,000 euros to the Catholic Church in Colombia to aid those affected by the August 10 earthquake.
10 sources·13 reports·Agenzia SIRVatican NewsL'Osservatore Romano+2
Pope Leo XIV has sent 100,000 euros to the Catholic Church in Colombia to aid those affected by the August 10 earthquake. The donation will be used to address the most urgent needs of the affected communities. The earthquake has caused widespread damage and loss of life in several cities in western Colombia.
SourcesAgenzia SIRVatican NewsL'Osservatore RomanoChierici Regolari TeatiniDiocese of Cúcuta
- 04 discussChurch & StateNew2h ago
The UN reports 437 civilians were killed and 2,610 injured in Ukraine in July.
Vatican News
The UN reports 437 civilians were killed and 2,610 injured in Ukraine in July. Children were also affected, with 17 deaths and 166 injuries. Missiles and drones were the main cause of civilian casualties.
SourcesVatican News
- 05 discussDioceses7h ago
Bishop Étienne Guillet discusses the Diocese of Saint-Denis' preparation for Pope Leo XIV's visit.
2 sources·Agenzia FidesTK KBS
Bishop Étienne Guillet discusses the Diocese of Saint-Denis' preparation for Pope Leo XIV's visit. The diocese is a place of ecclesial renewal. Registrations for the Pope's vigil at the Stade de France filled up quickly.
SourcesAgenzia FidesTK KBS
- 06 discussVatican1d ago
Cardinal Zuppi guided a prayer vigil at Monte Sole for peace and justice in the Holy Land.
L'Osservatore Romano
Cardinal Zuppi guided a prayer vigil at Monte Sole for peace and justice in the Holy Land. The event aimed to promote forgiveness and exit the cycle of violence.
SourcesL'Osservatore Romano
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- Africa Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference · The Southern Cross · ACI Africa
- America CNBB · Catholic Herald · Word on Fire
- Asia Archdiocese of Huê · LiCAS News · Diocese of Kontum
- Europe Famiglia Cristiana · Církev.cz · TK KBS
- Oceania The Catholic Leader · The Southern Cross · The Catholic Weekly
Friday, August 14
58 stories · 12 corroborated- 01 discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
Catholics from Vietnam and overseas gathered at La Vang for the 32nd national Marian pilgrimage.
2 sources·Archdiocese of HuêLiCAS News
Catholics from Vietnam and overseas gathered at La Vang for the 32nd national Marian pilgrimage. Archbishop Giuse Nguyen Nang shared his thoughts during the event. Pilgrims reflected on Mary's example of faith and mission.
SourcesArchdiocese of HuêLiCAS News
- 02 discussReligious OrdersNew1h ago
P. Richard Čemus SJ died after a long illness in a Prague hospital.
- 03 discussVaticanNew1h ago
Pope Leo XIV issued a message for the 112th World Day of Migrants and Refugees, denouncing violence against migrant children and calling for their protection.
8 sources·14 reports·Vatican NewsDiocese of Hallam
Pope Leo XIV issued a message for the 112th World Day of Migrants and Refugees, denouncing violence against migrant children and calling for their protection. He emphasized the need to prevent isolation and rejection, and to create spaces where each young migrant is respected and valued in their cultural identity.
- 04 discussLiturgyNew38m ago
Pope Leo XIV encourages priests to respect liturgical norms for Mass celebration.
3 sources·4 reports·Vatican NewsDiocese of HallamCatholic News Agency
Pope Leo XIV encourages priests to respect liturgical norms for Mass celebration. He sent a message to a Vatican-organized meeting in Oregon. The Pope emphasized the importance of reverent worship in forming Catholics.
- 05 discussVaticanNew42m ago
Pope Leo XIV calls for better protection of minor migrants' rights and integration opportunities.
2 sources·Vatican NewsDOMRADIO.DE
Pope Leo XIV calls for better protection of minor migrants' rights and integration opportunities. Millions of children are fleeing worldwide. He emphasizes their dignity must not be lost in migration debates.
SourcesVatican NewsDOMRADIO.DE
- 06 discussLife & FamilyNew4h ago
Thousands of participants gathered for the fifth National March for Life in southeast India.
2 sources·Catholic News AgencyCatholic World Report
Thousands of participants gathered for the fifth National March for Life in southeast India. The event drew a large crowd. It is part of a series of marches.
- 07 discussDiocesesNew4h ago
The diocese of Bougainville is celebrating 125 years of Catholic missionary presence in Papua New Guinea.
2 sources·Vatican NewsDiocese of Hallam
The diocese of Bougainville is celebrating 125 years of Catholic missionary presence in Papua New Guinea. The celebration honors generations of missionaries and local faithful. It takes place from August 14 to 17, 2026.
- 08 discussLiturgyNew1h ago
Pope León XIV encourages initiatives to educate the faithful in liturgy and 'ars celebrandi'.
3 sources·15 reports·Vatican News
Pope León XIV encourages initiatives to educate the faithful in liturgy and 'ars celebrandi'. He prioritizes priestly preparation. A meeting is being held at the Benedictine Abbey of Mount Angel in Oregon to reflect on the guidelines set by Pope Francis' Apostolic Letter 'Desiderio desideravi'.
SourcesVatican News
- 09 discussReligious OrdersNew1h ago
Fr. Benedict Chao, a 108-year-old Trappist monk, has died in Hong Kong.
3 sources·Vatican NewsTK KBSRome Reports
Fr. Benedict Chao, a 108-year-old Trappist monk, has died in Hong Kong. He was the world's oldest Trappist monk. He built a Trappist abbey on Lantao island in the 1950s.
- 10 discussVaticanNew2h ago
2 sources·3 reports·Vatican NewsInfoVaticana
SourcesVatican NewsInfoVaticana
- 11 discussCatholic LifeUpdated2h ago
The 32nd La Vang pilgrimage began on August 13.
3 sources·Archdiocese of HuêDiocese of KontumDiocese of Ðà Nang
The 32nd La Vang pilgrimage began on August 13. Archbishop Giuse Nguyễn Năng declared the event open. The pilgrimage runs until August 15.
SourcesArchdiocese of HuêDiocese of KontumDiocese of Ðà Nang
- 12 discussVaticanUpdated4h ago
Pope León XIV's encyclical Magnifica humanitas emphasizes human dignity and freedom.
2 sources·3 reports·Vatican NewsReligión Digital
Pope León XIV's encyclical Magnifica humanitas emphasizes human dignity and freedom. Experts comment on its significance. The document discusses the impact of technology on human life.
SourcesVatican NewsReligión Digital
- 13 discussVaticanNew1m ago
Famiglia Cristiana
The Church celebrates the Assumption of Mary. Pio XII proclaimed it a dogma in 1950. It's a sign of hope for Christians.
SourcesFamiglia Cristiana
- 14 discussChurch & StateNew55m ago
Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference
The SACBC Justice Commission calls for protection and accountability following a tragedy at Nkaneng mine. The commission seeks action after the incident. The Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference is involved.
- 15 discussChurch & StateNew56m ago
Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference
The SACBC Justice and Peace Commission released a statement on the Nkaneng mine tragedy. The statement is available on the SACBC website.
- 16 discussBishopsNew1h ago
CNBB
Archbishop João Santos Cardoso of Natal led a retreat for the second group of clergy from the Archdiocese of Natal. The retreat provided a chance for interiorization, prayer, and fraternal conviviality. It allowed the clergy to interrupt their pastoral activities and return to the source of their ministry.
SourcesCNBB
- 19 discussEducationNew1h ago
CNBB
The CNBB and PUC-Rio have signed a cooperation agreement to strengthen joint formation initiatives in the Church in Brazil. The agreement formalizes existing collaboration and opens the way for new projects. The goal is to amplify the partnership between the two institutions.
SourcesCNBB
- 23 discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
P. Richard Čemus SJ, who delivered homilies for Vatican Radio's Czech edition, died on August 13, 2026.
Vatican News
P. Richard Čemus SJ, who delivered homilies for Vatican Radio's Czech edition, died on August 13, 2026. He took over the task after Cardinal Tomáš Špidlík's death in 2010.
SourcesVatican News
- 26 discussReligious OrdersNew2h ago
The event will take place in Assisi from September 10-13 and 17-20, 2026.
Vatican News
The event will take place in Assisi from September 10-13 and 17-20, 2026. It will focus on life, relationships, culture, and spirituality. The event is part of the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis.
SourcesVatican News
- 27 discussBishopsNew2h ago
Conferencia Episcopal Española
The Conferencia Episcopal Española announces its religious programming from August 14 to 20. The programming includes shows on COPE, TRECE, La 2, and RNE. The shows are a collaboration with the Commission Episcopal para las Comunicaciones Sociales.
- 29 discussReligious OrdersNew2h ago
P. Karl Wallner reflects on 10 years as Nationaldirektor of Missio Österreich.
Vatican News
P. Karl Wallner reflects on 10 years as Nationaldirektor of Missio Österreich. His term ends on August 31, 2026.
SourcesVatican News
- 30 discussVaticanNew2h ago
Prof. Anna Barańska was appointed to the Papieski Komitet Nauk Historycznych by Pope Leo XIV.
Vatican News
Prof. Anna Barańska was appointed to the Papieski Komitet Nauk Historycznych by Pope Leo XIV. She will bring her expertise in Vatican diplomacy and European history to the committee.
SourcesVatican News
- 32 discussVaticanNew3h ago
Bishops of Iquitos and Puerto Maldonado await Pope Leo XIV's visit to Pucallpa.
Vatican News
Bishops of Iquitos and Puerto Maldonado await Pope Leo XIV's visit to Pucallpa. They hope for a call to conversion and unity. The visit may defend Amazonian peoples.
SourcesVatican News
- 34 discussVaticanNew3h ago
Vatican News publishes August 14 2026 Angelus and Rosary.
Vatican News
Vatican News publishes August 14 2026 Angelus and Rosary. The video is available on YouTube.
SourcesVatican News
- 35 discussBishopsNew3h ago
Monsignor Nelson Jair Cardona Ramírez calls for a day of prayer for Colombia and earthquake victims.
Vatican News
Monsignor Nelson Jair Cardona Ramírez calls for a day of prayer for Colombia and earthquake victims. He encourages participation on August 16.
SourcesVatican News
- 39 discussEducationNew3h ago
Magyar Kurír
The Esztergom-Budapesti Főegyházmegye Szent Erzsébet Karitász Központ gave school supplies to nearly 100 children. The donation was part of the Katolikus Karitász's national fundraising campaign. The event took place at the Budapest-Óbudai Szent Péter és Szent Pál-főplébánia.
SourcesMagyar Kurír
- 41 discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
Ganxhe Bojaxhiu, a young girl, experienced a decisive moment in her life on August 14, 1928, in Letnica, Kosovo.
Vatican News
Ganxhe Bojaxhiu, a young girl, experienced a decisive moment in her life on August 14, 1928, in Letnica, Kosovo. She said 'yes' to dedicating her life to God. This 'yes' would change her life and the lives of millions worldwide.
SourcesVatican News
- 42 discussReligious OrdersNew4h ago
Seminaristas participated in a formation on indigenous missiology in Mato Grosso.
Vatican News
Seminaristas participated in a formation on indigenous missiology in Mato Grosso. The formation was led by Pe. Francisco Prim and covered aspects of the history of indigenous mission and the importance of land, culture, and intercultural dialogue.
SourcesVatican News
- 51 discussEducationNew5h ago
Jesuits Global
Jesuits are involved with Mother Teresa Middle School. The school is a place of hope and reconciliation. Jesuits Global reports on the school.
SourcesJesuits Global
- 54 discussBishopsNew5h ago
Pope appoints Piotr Pytlowany as bishop of Karaganda diocese in Kazakhstan.
Vatican News
Pope appoints Piotr Pytlowany as bishop of Karaganda diocese in Kazakhstan. Pytlowany, 57, has served in Kazakhstan for 31 years. He was previously a parish priest and rector of a seminary.
SourcesVatican News
- 56 discussEducation6h ago
Catholic schools in Ituri, northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo, prepare for the new school year amid Ebola outbreak.
Vatican News
Catholic schools in Ituri, northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo, prepare for the new school year amid Ebola outbreak. The current epidemic has 4,449 confirmed cases and 2,061 deaths. Schools are implementing sanitary protocols.
SourcesVatican News
- 58 discussVaticanUpdated4h ago
Pope Leo XIV will preside over the Mass for the Assumption in Castel Gandolfo.
6 reports·Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV will preside over the Mass for the Assumption in Castel Gandolfo. He will also celebrate the Eucharistic liturgy and participate in a procession. The events will take place on August 15 and 29.
SourcesVatican News
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