Cardinal Bo addressed Christian lawmakers in Assisi, urging them to ban autonomous lethal weapons. He warned against algorithms controlling societies.
SourcesVatican News
Thursday, August 27, 2026 · Ordinary Time, Week 21 · Green · The Liturgy of the Hours · updated 1m
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Vatican News · The Holy See · Holy See Press Office · L'Osservatore Romano- 01 discussChurch & StateNew1h ago
Cardinal Bo addressed Christian lawmakers in Assisi, urging them to ban autonomous lethal weapons.
Vatican News
- 02 discussVatican6h ago
Pope Leo XIV held a General Audience in the Vatican Basilica, where he met with groups of pilgrims and faithful from Italy and all over the world.
23 sources·40 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 all over 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. The Pope reflected on the reasons why the Council Fathers sought to promote a reform of the liturgy.
- 03 discussCatholic Life18h ago
Eugenio Murrali talks to Franco Nembrini about his book on St. Francis of Assisi.
L'Osservatore Romano
Eugenio Murrali talks to Franco Nembrini about his book on St. Francis of Assisi. The book is featured in L'Osservatore Romano.
SourcesL'Osservatore Romano
- 04 discussBishops14h ago
Bishop Kiro Stojanov served Mass in Ohridu on the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord.
Vatican News
Bishop Kiro Stojanov served Mass in Ohridu on the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord. He was joined by Father Oliver Tantušev.
SourcesVatican News
- 05 discussVatican17h ago
Pope Leo XIV received the bishops of the Lutheran Church of Norway in the Vatican Apostolic Palace.
7 sources·11 reports·Holy See Press OfficeThe Holy SeeVatican News
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.
- 06 discussCatholic Life18h ago
L'Osservatore Romano publishes a reflection on the closeness of God.
L'Osservatore Romano·Perspective
L'Osservatore Romano publishes a reflection on the closeness of God. The reflection is titled 'Quale grande nazione ha gli dèi così vicini a sé, come il Signore, nostro Dio, è vicino a noi?'
SourcesL'Osservatore Romano
The Church throughout the world
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.
Thursday, August 27
2 stories · none yet corroborated
Wednesday, August 26
57 stories · 4 corroborated- 01 discussDioceses8h ago
Faithful across the Diocese of Honolulu rally after a hurricane devastates Hawaii island's Kau district.
3 sources·Diocese of Fort Wayne-South BendOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun
Faithful across the Diocese of Honolulu rally after a hurricane devastates Hawaii island's Kau district. The diocese is still hurting.
SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun
- 02 discussVatican8h ago
Pope Leo XIV has been included in Vanity Fair’s annual Best Dressed list.
3 sources·Catholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterACI Africa
Pope Leo XIV has been included in Vanity Fair’s annual Best Dressed list. The pope’s papal garments have been noted for their traditional style. The papal mozzetta is one of the vestments he has brought back into use.
SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterACI Africa
- 03 discussBishops10h ago
Archbishop Thomas Wenski urges the US to halt Haiti deportations after a deadly gang massacre.
4 sources·Diocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic SunOSV News+1
Archbishop Thomas Wenski urges the US to halt Haiti deportations after a deadly gang massacre. The massacre left at least 47 dead and 50 kidnapped. Wenski warns that TPS cuts will worsen Haiti's humanitarian crisis.
SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic SunOSV NewsAmerica
- 04 discussReligious Freedom11h ago
Los Angeles merchants join fight to save LA plaza's cross, Nativity.
3 sources·Angelus NewsCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register
Los Angeles merchants join fight to save LA plaza's cross, Nativity. A resident has sued the city government alleging the displays violate the establishment clause of the U.S. Constitution. Merchants seek to save 10-foot cross, Nativity scene in city’s historic center.
SourcesAngelus NewsCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register
- 07 discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
The Irish Catholic
Over 120 young adults gathered for a faith event in Cork. Church leaders say renewal must take root in parish communities. A "real spiritual hunger" is emerging in Ireland.
SourcesThe Irish Catholic
- 08 discussDiocesesNew1h ago
The Irish Catholic
Dublin Archdiocese has launched a new resource to help parish and diocesan pastoral councils adopt a more prayerful, discernment-based approach. The resource, titled Becoming a Synodal Pastoral Council, was developed by the Archdiocese's Mission and Ministry Team. It aims to help pastoral councils make decisions using a synodal model of working.
SourcesThe Irish Catholic
- 10 discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
The Irish Catholic
Guadalupe Missions visits Ireland and NI on a week-long trip. The American non-profit brings the story of Our Lady of Guadalupe to parishes, schools, and Catholic groups. Founder Scott Watts notices an increase in interest among younger people.
SourcesThe Irish Catholic
- 20 discussChurch & StateNew1h ago
The Irish Catholic
The Church in the Central African Republic mourns the deaths of over 100 people after an artisanal gold mine collapsed. The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Bouar, Msgr Miroslaw Gucwa, issued a statement. The government has closed the site.
SourcesThe Irish Catholic
- 21 discussReligious FreedomNew1h ago
The Irish Catholic
Indigenous student-leaders and young people rallied in Bangladesh to protest the government's failure to protect indigenous peoples and religious minorities. The protest followed an incident in which a mob attacked a Christian village. The Bangladesh Christian Association organized a protest rally and demonstration procession in front of the National Press Club in Dhaka.
SourcesThe Irish Catholic
- 22 discussReligious OrdersNew1h ago
Agência Ecclesia
Padre Leonel Claro, a Comboni missionary, spent 20 years in Chad. He was ordained in 1989 and worked in Chad from 1994 to 2004 and again from 2006 to 2025.
SourcesAgência Ecclesia
- 27 discussVaticanNew1h ago
Gość Niedzielny
Ks. Michał Grzesiak, a priest and historian from the Archdiocese of Krakow, has been appointed as the new director of Ośrodek Dokumentacji i Studium Pontyfikatu Jana Pawła II in Rome. He replaces ks. dr. Mirosław Cichon. The change occurred on August 25.
SourcesGość Niedzielny
- 30 discussLife & FamilyNew2h ago
ACI Digital
Her book is called The Saint Monica Club. The book is inspired by the story of Saint Monica, the mother of Saint Augustine.
SourcesACI Digital
- 39 discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
The Catholic Leader
More than 50 Christian clergy from Queensland will gather in Brisbane for a joint professional development day. The annual Anglican-Roman Catholic Clergy Day will focus on pastoral training to address domestic violence.
SourcesThe Catholic Leader
- 40 discussLife & FamilyNew4h ago
Vida Nueva
Emilce Cuda, secretary of the Pontificia Comisión para América Latina, participates in the international meeting on addiction prevention and youth recruitment at the Vatican. She emphasizes the importance of family in preventing addictions. The meeting started on August 25.
SourcesVida Nueva
- 41 discussCultureNew5h ago
LiCAS News
Cardinal Charles Maung Bo warns against unchecked artificial intelligence. He says it could erode judgment, deepen inequality and weaken global peace efforts.
SourcesLiCAS News
- 42 discussCatholic LifeNew5h ago
LiCAS News
Caritas and religious sisters are helping families on the Thai-Cambodian border rebuild after conflict. They are providing community-based assistance to repair damaged homes and restore livelihoods.
SourcesLiCAS News
- 48 discussEducation8h ago
Catholic Outlook
The book uses good leadership theory and practice to show practical ways of bringing synodality to life. It takes the final document from the XVI Synod of Bishops.
SourcesCatholic Outlook
- 49 discussReligious Orders8h ago
Canção Nova
A Comunidade Canção Nova afirma que a entrega e a fé alimentam a vocação ao celibato. A comunidade tem como objetivo levar a vida nova do evangelho ao Brasil e ao mundo.
SourcesCanção Nova
- 50 discussChurch & State8h ago
Catholic News Agency
An Israeli court has acquitted Yona Schreiber, who attacked a nun, and ordered him to receive psychiatric care. Schreiber will be committed to an inpatient treatment facility for up to 6 years.
SourcesCatholic News Agency
- 52 discussCatholic Life9h ago
Canção Nova
Canção Nova realiza projeto social que promove integração e convivência comunitária. O projeto ajuda adultos, jovens e crianças a superar riscos e violências.
SourcesCanção Nova
- 53 discussLiturgy9h ago
2 reports·Knisja Maltija
The Archdiocese of Malta and Knisja Maltija publish the Gospel of the day for 27th August. Readings include 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 and Matthew 24:42-51.
SourcesKnisja Maltija
- 56 discussCatholic Life9h ago
Catholic Outlook
Fr Eugene Stockton died at 91. Hundreds attended his funeral Mass at St Thomas Aquinas Parish, Springwood.
SourcesCatholic Outlook
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