Pope Leo XIV participated in a Marian procession on Lake Albano. He prayed to the Virgin Mary and entrusted wounded children to her care. The procession began at the Church of Mary Most Holy of the Lake.
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Vatican News · Diocese of Hallam · Agenzia Fides · Holy See Press Office- 01 discussVatican9h ago
Pope Leo XIV participated in a Marian procession on Lake Albano.
2 sources·4 reports·Vatican NewsDiocese of Hallam
- 02 discussCulture9h ago
The Embassy of Kazakhstan to the Holy See marked the International Day against Nuclear Tests.
Agenzia Fides
The Embassy of Kazakhstan to the Holy See marked the International Day against Nuclear Tests. Kazakhstan closed the Semipalatinsk nuclear test site 35 years ago. The site was the location of 456 nuclear tests between 1949 and 1989.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
- 03 discussVatican11h ago
Pope Leo XIV presided over Mass at the Church of Maria Santissima del Lago in Castel Gandolfo and then joined a procession with a statue of the Madonna del Lago.
4 sources·Holy See Press OfficeVatican NewsKTO
Pope Leo XIV presided over Mass at the Church of Maria Santissima del Lago in Castel Gandolfo and then joined a procession with a statue of the Madonna del Lago. The procession took place on the Lago di Albano.
- 04 discussCulture17h ago
The XVI Assemblea of the Rete europea cristiana per l’ambiente is underway in Brussels.
L'Osservatore Romano
The XVI Assemblea of the Rete europea cristiana per l’ambiente is underway in Brussels.
SourcesL'Osservatore Romano
- 06 discussBishops13h ago
Pope Leo XIV will visit Metz, a border city in France, on September 28.
6 sources·16 reports·Vatican NewsDiocese of Hallam
Pope Leo XIV will visit Metz, a border city in France, on September 28. The Pope will spend the entire day in the city, attending an interreligious meeting and an event dedicated to the roots of Europe. Archbishop Philippe Ballot of Metz speaks to Vatican News about the Pope's visit.
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Sunday, August 30
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Saturday, August 29
52 stories · 15 corroborated- 01 discussLiturgyUpdated1h ago
The Diocese of Port of Spain and Archdiocese of Malta publish reflections on the Sunday Gospel.
2 sources·3 reports·Knisja MaltijaDiocese of Port of Spain
The Diocese of Port of Spain and Archdiocese of Malta publish reflections on the Sunday Gospel. The Gospel is Matthew 16:21-27.
- 03 discussVatican8h ago
Pope Leoni XIV prayed for children hurt by war at Castel Gandolfo.
3 sources·5 reports·Vatican NewsNiedzielaDeon
Pope Leoni XIV prayed for children hurt by war at Castel Gandolfo. He arrived by boat and recited a prayer. The Pope participated in the Feast of Our Lady of the Lake.
SourcesVatican NewsNiedzielaDeon
- 04 discussVatican11h ago
Pope Leo XIV preached in Castel Gandolfo, emphasizing the beauty of simple gestures of devotion.
2 sources·4 reports·Vatican NewsDiocese of Hallam
Pope Leo XIV preached in Castel Gandolfo, emphasizing the beauty of simple gestures of devotion. He reflected on the importance of forgiveness in a world that often dismisses it as naive. The Pope's homily was part of a Mass at the church of Maria Santissima del Lago.
- 05 discussVatican9h ago
Pope Leo XIV sailed Lake Albano in a boat with a statue of the Madonna del Lago.
2 sources·Agenzia SIRACI Stampa
Pope Leo XIV sailed Lake Albano in a boat with a statue of the Madonna del Lago. He presided over a Mass and gave a homily. Leo XIV said that hatred and violence bring only destruction and death.
SourcesAgenzia SIRACI Stampa
- 06 discussReligious Freedom13h ago
The Department of Justice says the government can’t restrict funding based on religious status.
2 sources·National Catholic RegisterCatholic News Agency
The Department of Justice says the government can’t restrict funding based on religious status. Such restrictions are made without any compelling government interest.
- 07 discussVaticanUpdated9m ago
Pope Leo XIV grants Eastern Synods the faculty to remove their respective Patriarchs.
15 sources·24 reports·Vatican NewsDiocese of Hallam
Pope Leo XIV grants Eastern Synods the faculty to remove their respective Patriarchs. The decision must be approved by the Roman Pontiff. The new rule aims to restore wounded communion.
- 08 discussCatholic Life13h ago
140 young people from Vico Equense's pastoral unit walked the Protomartyrs' Way.
2 sources·Diocese of Sorrento–Castellammare di StabiaDiocese of Terni–Narni–Amelia
140 young people from Vico Equense's pastoral unit walked the Protomartyrs' Way. The pilgrimage concluded with a celebration at Sant'Antonio church. Four priests guided the group.
SourcesDiocese of Sorrento–Castellammare di StabiaDiocese of Terni–Narni–Amelia
- 09 discussVaticanUpdated1h ago
Pope Leo XIV presided over a Marian procession on Lake Albano, becoming the first pope to travel across the lake.
16 sources·22 reports·Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV presided over a Marian procession on Lake Albano, becoming the first pope to travel across the lake. The procession was part of the traditional feast of Our Lady of the Lake. Pope Leo XIV also celebrated Mass at the Church of Maria Santissima del Lago in Castel Gandolfo.
SourcesVatican News
- 10 discussCanon Law11h ago
Pope Leo XIV has issued the apostolic letter Mutua concordia, changing the rules for the removal of Eastern patriarchs.
4 sources·6 reports·Vatican NewsCírkev.czCanção Nova+1
Pope Leo XIV has issued the apostolic letter Mutua concordia, changing the rules for the removal of Eastern patriarchs. The new rules allow the synod of bishops to remove a patriarch in case of a serious breach of communion. The decision requires a two-thirds majority and the subsequent assent of the Pope.
- 11 discussVatican14h ago
Pope Leo XIV has modified two canons of the Codex Canonum Ecclesiarum Orientalium, allowing the Synod of Bishops to remove a patriarch with the Pope's assent.
4 sources·6 reports·Vatican NewsAvvenireACI Stampa+1
Pope Leo XIV has modified two canons of the Codex Canonum Ecclesiarum Orientalium, allowing the Synod of Bishops to remove a patriarch with the Pope's assent. The changes aim to strengthen the communion between the patriarch and the Synod. The Pope's motu proprio, Mutua Concordia, emphasizes the importance of mutual concord between the patriarch and the bishops.
- 13 discussLife & Family15h ago
A Senate GOP report finds a lack of guardrails for abortion pill prescribing.
2 sources·Catholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register
A Senate GOP report finds a lack of guardrails for abortion pill prescribing. The report highlights the dangers of this lack of regulation. The Senate GOP released the report.
- 14 discussBishops8h ago
Pope Leo XIV has named Lizardo Estrada Herrera as Coadjutor Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Cuzco, Peru.
4 sources·Holy See Press OfficeReligión DigitalVida Nueva+1
Pope Leo XIV has named Lizardo Estrada Herrera as Coadjutor Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Cuzco, Peru. Estrada Herrera was previously the Auxiliary Bishop of the same archdiocese. He has studied philosophy, theology, and pedagogy, and has held various positions, including professor and vicar.
SourcesHoly See Press OfficeReligión DigitalVida NuevaACI Prensa
- 15 discussCanon Law17h ago
Pope Leo XIV issues Motu Proprio Mutua Concordia, amending Canons 106 and 126 of the Codex Canonum Ecclesiarum Orientalium.
3 sources·4 reports·Holy See Press OfficeThe Holy SeeL'Osservatore Romano
Pope Leo XIV issues Motu Proprio Mutua Concordia, amending Canons 106 and 126 of the Codex Canonum Ecclesiarum Orientalium. The amendments aim to strengthen the synodal nature of the Eastern Catholic Churches. The Motu Proprio emphasizes the importance of mutual concord between the Patriarch and the bishops in the Synod of Bishops.
SourcesHoly See Press OfficeThe Holy SeeL'Osservatore Romano
- 18 discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
ACI Digital
The Church celebrates Beato Eustaquio van Lieshout, a Dutch priest who worked in Brazil as a missionary of health and peace. His remains are in the Memorial do Santuário da Saúde e da Paz in Belo Horizonte. He was known for blessing and greeting the faithful with the words 'health and peace'.
SourcesACI Digital
- 19 discussVaticanNew2h ago
DOMRADIO.DE
Pope Urban VIII built a residence in Castel Gandolfo 400 years ago. The location is cooler than Rome.
SourcesDOMRADIO.DE
- 21 discussLiturgy7h ago
2 reports·Knisja Maltija
The Archdiocese of Malta posts Sunday Mass for August 30, 2026, at 9:30am. The Mass includes a prayer for spiritual communion. The Archdiocese invites donations to carry out its mission.
SourcesKnisja Maltija
- 25 discussVatican9h ago
AMECEA
Pope Leo XIV warns that war and ecological destruction are two expressions of the same wound afflicting the world. He argues that war's damage is never contained to the battlefield and often becomes self-perpetuating. The Pope points out that the root of both crises is in the disorder within the human heart.
SourcesAMECEA
- 27 discussLiturgy9h ago
AMECEA
Archbishop Thomas Luke Msusa launched the Eucharistic Congress in the Archdiocese of Blantyre, Malawi. The congress was attended by thousands of Catholic faithful, priests, and religious sisters. The event aimed to deepen understanding of the Eucharist and show love for Christ.
SourcesAMECEA
- 28 discussCatholic Life9h ago
AMECEA
Bishop Alfred Mateyu Chaima has urged children to deepen their love for the Catholic Church. The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Zomba spoke during the official opening of the 2026 Children’s Congress. More than 400 children from parishes across the Diocese of Zomba have gathered for the three-day congress.
SourcesAMECEA
- 29 discussBishops10h ago
AMECEA
Archbishop Thomas Luke Msusa of the Archdiocese of Blantyre drew inspiration from the Malawi Scorchers’ historic performance at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. He reflected on the team’s success as a lesson in unity and teamwork for the continued growth of Catholic evangelization in Malawi. The Archbishop urged Catholics to emulate the spirit of unity and commitment demonstrated by early missionaries.
SourcesAMECEA
- 30 discussLife & Family10h ago
AMECEA
Archbishop Judde Thaddeus Ruwa’ichi urged women to remain faithful in serving the Church and to defend life. He made the appeal during the annual pilgrimage of the Tanzania Catholic Women’s Association in the Archdiocese of Dar es Salaam. The women presented offerings to support the formation of young men discerning the life of the priesthood.
SourcesAMECEA
- 33 discussVatican10h ago
Pope Leo XIV participated in the Madonna del Lago boat procession on Lake Albano.
2 reports·Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV participated in the Madonna del Lago boat procession on Lake Albano. He entrusted the Church, peace, and creation to Mary. This is the first time a Pope has joined the tradition.
SourcesVatican News
- 34 discussCulture10h ago
Magyar Kurír
Reményik Sándor publishes poem about the Battle of Mohács. The poem was written 100 years ago.
SourcesMagyar Kurír
- 37 discussCatholic Life12h ago
Magyar Kurír
Marthy Attila, a retired priest from Kézdivásárhely, celebrates 45 years of priesthood. He was ordained in 1976 in Gyulafehérvár. Marthy Attila talks about his childhood, vocation, and struggles.
SourcesMagyar Kurír
- 40 discussEducation13h ago
Catholic Star Herald
Gloucester Catholic High School and Our Lady of Mercy Academy have new athletic directors. Mark Hutchinson and Christopher Meade are the new athletic directors. They begin their new roles this school year.
SourcesCatholic Star Herald
- 42 discussCatholic Life13h ago
Magyar Kurír
Bábel Balázs spoke at Mohács on the 500th anniversary of the Battle of Mohács. He emphasized the importance of remembrance and responsibility. The remains of those who died in the battle were placed in an urn in the Fogadalmi temple.
SourcesMagyar Kurír
- 44 discussLiturgy13h ago
KTO
KTO films and retransmits Vêpres from Notre-Dame de Paris. The Vêpres are part of the Office divin. The office of Vêpres includes an introduction, a hymn, two Psalms, a Canticle of the New Testament, a brief reading, the Magnificat, prayers of intercession and a brief oration.
SourcesKTO
- 45 discussCulture14h ago
Gość Niedzielny
Powódź w Nepalu pochłonęła 675 ofiar śmiertelnych. Katastrofa dotknęła dystrykty Rasuwa i Nuwakot.
SourcesGość Niedzielny
- 47 discussEducation14h ago
Catholic Star Herald
The Knights of Columbus Saint Catherine of Siena Council 6890 awarded the Frank Radio Memorial Scholarship to Genevieve Hee. Hee graduated from Saint Michael the Archangel Regional School. The scholarship is worth $1,000.
SourcesCatholic Star Herald
- 48 discussCatholic Life14h ago
Catholic New York
Cardinal Dolan speaks about the martyrdom of St. John the Baptist. He was beheaded by King Herod for speaking the truth.
SourcesCatholic New York
- 50 discussBishops14h ago
DOMRADIO.DE
Flüchtlingsbischof Stefan Heße reports on the situation of migrants in Mexico. He describes a "beklemmende Lage" and makes demands on governments.
SourcesDOMRADIO.DE
- 51 discussDioceses14h ago
Toscana Oggi
The Diocese of Grosseto held a funeral for Don Michele Lamberti, a priest who died after months of illness. The Mass was presided over by Bishop Bernardino Giordano. The funeral took place in Nomadelfia, Grosseto.
SourcesToscana Oggi
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