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  1. 01
    Catholic Church in India celebrates Justice Sunday
    discussBishopsNew1m ago

    The Catholic Church in India will celebrate Justice Sunday on August 23, a day for reflection, prayer, and raising awareness for social justice.

    Agenzia Fides

    The Catholic Church in India will celebrate Justice Sunday on August 23, a day for reflection, prayer, and raising awareness for social justice. Archbishop Peter Machado and Cardinal Anthony Poola have issued statements calling for the promotion of social justice and the protection of the vulnerable. The day is an appeal to authorities and civil society to uphold constitutional principles of justice, equality, and secularism.

    SourcesAgenzia Fides

  2. 02
    Pope Leo XIV meets clergy
    discussVaticanNew58m ago

    Pope Leo XIV met with clergy in San Marino.

    3 sourcesVatican NewsAlfa y OmegaAleteia

    Pope Leo XIV met with clergy in San Marino. He also plans to visit Metz, France. The Pope spoke about freedom of conscience.

    SourcesVatican NewsAlfa y OmegaAleteia

  3. 03
    Sister of murdered priest Jacques Hamel and mother of his killer share testimony of friendship and hope at Rimini Meeting
    discussCatholic LifeUpdated1m ago

    The Rimini Meeting opens with a powerful testimony of friendship and hope from the sister of murdered priest Jacques Hamel and the mother of one of his killers.

    6 sources8 reportsL'Osservatore RomanoVatican NewsAgenzia SIR+1

    The Rimini Meeting opens with a powerful testimony of friendship and hope from the sister of murdered priest Jacques Hamel and the mother of one of his killers. The two women shared their suffering and their friendship that helps them walk together despite their pain. The meeting is also anticipating the visit of Pope Leo XIV.

    SourcesL'Osservatore RomanoVatican NewsAgenzia SIRDiocese of Hallam

  4. 04
    Brother Guy appears on The Mark Swartzberg Show
    discussVatican21h ago

    Brother Guy, the Pope’s astronomer, was a guest on The Mark Swartzberg show.

    Vatican Observatory

    Brother Guy, the Pope’s astronomer, was a guest on The Mark Swartzberg show. He appeared on the show. The Vatican Observatory shared the episode.

    SourcesVatican Observatory

  5. 05
    Pope accepts resignation, appoints Fr. Paweł Janusz Kubiak as Superior of Mission sui iuris of Turkmenistan
    discussVaticanNew1h ago

    Pope Leo XIV accepted the resignation of Fr. Andrzej Madej as Superior of the Mission sui iuris of Turkmenistan and appointed Fr. Paweł Janusz Kubiak as his successor.

    2 sourcesMissionari Oblati di Maria ImmacolataAgenzia Fides

    Pope Leo XIV accepted the resignation of Fr. Andrzej Madej as Superior of the Mission sui iuris of Turkmenistan and appointed Fr. Paweł Janusz Kubiak as his successor. Fr. Kubiak has been serving as Superior of the house and Bursar of the Mission sui iuris of Turkmenistan since September 2023.

    SourcesMissionari Oblati di Maria ImmacolataAgenzia Fides

  6. 06
    Pope Leo XIV visits San Marino
    discussVaticanNew31m ago

    Pope Leo XIV visited San Marino and met with the Catholic community.

    8 sources18 reportsVatican News

    Pope Leo XIV visited San Marino and met with the Catholic community. He urged everyone to walk with conviction on the path of the Gospel. The Pope also addressed the youth, encouraging them to seek God and make courageous choices in life.

    SourcesVatican News

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  1. Africa Diocese of Uromi · Vatican News · ACI Africa
    1. Pope Leo XIV meets clergy in San Marino
    2. Amid Search for “instant answers,” Kenyan Pauline Provincial Urges Catholic Youth to Cultivate Friendship with Jesus
    3. Kenya’s Catholic Bishops launch 10-year strategic plan
  2. America Global Sisters Report · Catholic Review · Word on Fire
    1. La salvación de Dios para todos y todas: la msiión de Jesús a la Iglesia
    2. La salvación de Dios para todos y todas: la misión de Jesús a la Iglesia
    3. Sister Mary Laurentilla Back dies at 93
  3. Asia Diocese of Jakarta · Eparchy of Wrocław-Koszalin · CBCP News
    1. Eparchy of Wrocław-Koszalin and Diocese of Jakarta publish Sunday readings
    2. Bishop Roberto Gaa tells altar servers serving is more than rites
    3. Group disrupts Christian funeral in West Bengal
  4. Europe Magyar Kurír · Niedziela · Aleteia
    1. Pierre Hadot publishes book
    2. Abp Wacław Depo comments on Jasnogórskie vows
    3. Pope Leo XIV visits Rimini Meeting
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Saturday, August 22

56 stories · 10 corroborated
  1. 01
    Pope Leo XIV visits Rimini Meeting
    discussVaticanNew48m ago

    Pope Leo XIV visits the Rimini Meeting, a gathering organized by the Communion and Liberation movement.

    2 sourcesAleteiaToscana Oggi

    Pope Leo XIV visits the Rimini Meeting, a gathering organized by the Communion and Liberation movement. The meeting has been held annually for over 40 years. Pope John Paul II previously visited the meeting in 1982.

    SourcesAleteiaToscana Oggi

  2. 02
    Pope Lev XIV visits San Marino
    discussBishopsNew1h ago
    8 sources19 reportsVatican News

    SourcesVatican News

  3. 03
    Pope Leo XIV meets clergy in San Marino
    discussVaticanNew2h ago

    Pope Leo XIV met with clergy in San Marino.

    2 sourcesDiocese of UromiVatican News

    Pope Leo XIV met with clergy in San Marino. He also undertook an apostolic journey to Africa. The journey covered 11 cities and towns.

    SourcesDiocese of UromiVatican News

  4. 04
    Diocese of Torino reports death of priest Gian Franco Troja
    discussDiocesesNew4h ago

    The Diocese of Torino announced the death of priest Gian Franco Troja at 86.

    2 sourcesDiocese of TorinoDiocese of Alba

    The Diocese of Torino announced the death of priest Gian Franco Troja at 86. He was ordained in 1968.

    SourcesDiocese of TorinoDiocese of Alba

  5. 05
    Pope Leo XIV meets San Marino authorities
    discussVaticanNew1h ago

    Pope Leo XIV met with authorities in San Marino.

    2 sourcesVatican News

    Pope Leo XIV met with authorities in San Marino. He called for overcoming individualism and promoting brotherhood and peace.

    SourcesVatican News

  6. 06
    Pope Leo XIV meets San Marino clergy
    discussBishopsNew1h ago

    Pope Leo XIV met with clergy and ecclesial communities in San Marino.

    2 sources5 reportsVatican News

    Pope Leo XIV met with clergy and ecclesial communities in San Marino. He recommended care for the weak and forgiveness as an antidote to violence. He encouraged religious to strengthen the "educational pact" with families and invited young people to keep an open window to the infinite.

    SourcesVatican News

  7. 07
    Pope Leo XIV visits San Marino
    discussVaticanNew3h ago

    Pope Leo XIV visited San Marino.

    2 sourcesVatican News

    Pope Leo XIV visited San Marino. He exchanged messages with Italian President Mattarella. The Pope's visit marked 100 years of diplomatic relations with the Holy See.

    SourcesVatican News

  8. 08
    Pope Leon XIV visits Augustinian nuns in Pennabilli
    discussVaticanNew1h ago
    2 sources3 reportsVatican NewsReligión Digital

    SourcesVatican NewsReligión Digital

  9. 09
    Pope Leo XIV visits San Marino
    discussVaticanUpdated55m ago

    Pope Leo XIV visited San Marino, where he met with civil authorities and the local Church community.

    15 sources33 reportsThe Holy SeeVatican News

    Pope Leo XIV visited San Marino, where he met with civil authorities and the local Church community. He emphasized the importance of freedom, human dignity, and peace. The Pope praised San Marino as a model of good politics and a laboratory for the care of the human person.

    SourcesThe Holy SeeVatican News

  10. 10
    Vatican News publishes Lord's Day Reflection
    discussLiturgy6h ago
    2 sourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

  11. 11
    La salvación de Dios para todos y todas: la msiión de Jesús a la Iglesia
    discussCatholic LifeNew1m ago
    Global Sisters Report

    SourcesGlobal Sisters Report

  12. 12
    La salvación de Dios para todos y todas: la misión de Jesús a la Iglesia
    discussCatholic LifeNew1m ago
    Global Sisters Report

    SourcesGlobal Sisters Report

  13. 13
    Pierre Hadot publishes book
    discussCultureNew5m ago
    Magyar Kurír

    Pierre Hadot publishes book. The book is called 'A lélek iskolája'.

    SourcesMagyar Kurír

  14. 14
    Sister Mary Laurentilla Back dies at 93
    discussReligious OrdersNew30m ago
    Catholic Review

    Sister Mary Laurentilla Back died Aug. 10 at 93. A funeral Mass will be offered Aug. 25.

    SourcesCatholic Review

  15. 15
    Abp Wacław Depo comments on Jasnogórskie vows
    discussCatholic LifeNew19m ago
    Niedziela

    Metropolitan Archbishop Wacław Depo comments on the relevance of the Jasnogórskie vows. The vows were written 70 years ago. Abp Depo spoke in a radio interview.

    SourcesNiedziela

  16. 16
    Inside the stunning Rila Monastery in Bulgaria
    discussCatholic LifeNew42m ago
    Aleteia

    SourcesAleteia

  17. 17
    Domenica della Professione di fede
    discussCatholic LifeNew55m ago
    Pie Discepole del Divin Maestro

    SourcesPie Discepole del Divin Maestro

  18. 18
    Paraplegic engineer helps wounded Ukrainians build wheelchairs
    discussCatholic LifeNew49m ago
    Aleteia

    SourcesAleteia

  19. 19
    Bishop Boxie shares faith journey from practicing law to becoming youngest U.S. bishop
    discussBishopsNew1h ago
    Catholic News Agency

    SourcesCatholic News Agency

  20. 20
    Martin Gabet speaks about Montserrat and Pau Casals
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    Religión Digital

    Martin Gabet, a priest in Prada, talks about Montserrat, Pau Casals, and the Conflent region. He mentions the "miracle" of Catalan still being spoken in the area.

    SourcesReligión Digital

  21. 21
    Felix Klein demands stricter laws against antisemitism
    discussCultureNew1h ago
    DOMRADIO.DE

    Felix Klein, the outgoing antisemitism commissioner, calls for stricter laws and more consequences against antisemitism. Klein warns of a further loss of trust among Jews in Germany.

    SourcesDOMRADIO.DE

  22. 22
    Aleteia reports summer camps in Lebanon help war-weary children
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    Aleteia

    Aleteia reports that summer camps in Lebanon are helping war-weary children heal. The camps faced obstacles in finding a suitable venue.

    SourcesAleteia

  23. 23
    Debrecen-Nyíregyházi Egyházmegye holds family camp
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    Magyar Kurír

    The Debrecen-Nyíregyházi Egyházmegye held a family camp from August 2-7 in Smaragdvölgy Pihenőpark. The camp was attended by 20 children.

    SourcesMagyar Kurír

  24. 24
    Archbishop Coakley reflects on Blessed Stanley Rother
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    Catholic News Agency

    The archbishop of Oklahoma City sat down with EWTN News. A new film is about the first American-born martyr.

    SourcesCatholic News Agency

  25. 25
    Aleteia publishes Desert Father's advice
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    Aleteia

    Aleteia publishes advice from Abba Lot and Abba Joseph, Desert Fathers. They discuss their rules of life.

    SourcesAleteia

  26. 26
    Palestrina’s Canticle of Canticles
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    New Liturgical Movement

    SourcesNew Liturgical Movement

  27. 27
    Leon XIV urges young people to make demanding choices
    discussVaticanNew2h ago
    Opoka

    Leon XIV spoke to the faithful in San Marino about the Christian response to conflict and violence. He referenced the words of St. John Paul II, who visited the Republic in 1982. The Pope called for building communities based on freedom, solidarity, and unity.

    SourcesOpoka

  28. 28
    Pope Leo XIV visits Lourdes, Rupnik mosaics covered
    discussVaticanNew2h ago
    Aleteia

    Pope Leo XIV will visit Lourdes. The shrine will cover all mosaics by Marko Rupnik. The spaces will be decorated for the visit.

    SourcesAleteia

  29. 29
    Custodia di Terra Santa reports increased violence against Palestinians
    discussChurch & StateNew2h ago

    The Custodia di Terra Santa reports increased violence against Palestinians in Cisgiordania.

    Vatican News

    The Custodia di Terra Santa reports increased violence against Palestinians in Cisgiordania. The director of schools says the population is desperate. Many Christian school teachers have not received permission to work in Gerusalemme est.

    SourcesVatican News

  30. 30
    Ricchiuti writes to Schlein
    discussChurch & StateNew2h ago
    Famiglia Cristiana

    Ricchiuti, Pax Christi Italia president, writes to Schlein, inviting her and all political forces to discuss rearmament, diplomacy, non-violent defense and artificial intelligence in weapons systems. The letter comes 50 years after Bettazzi's letter to Berlinguer.

    SourcesFamiglia Cristiana

  31. 31
    Court in Belarus recognizes Polish Catholic magazine as extremist
    discussReligious FreedomNew2h ago
    RISU

    A court in Belarus has recognized the Polish Catholic magazine Gość Niedzielny as extremist. The magazine's website, Facebook and Instagram pages, and YouTube channel have been added to the list of extremist materials. The magazine has been in publication since 1923.

    SourcesRISU

  32. 32
    Exploring the Christian Philosophy of Dietrich von Hildebrand
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    Word on Fire

    SourcesWord on Fire

  33. 33
    Leons XIV: patiesa brīvība sākas ar cieņu pret katru cilvēku un viņa sirdsapziņas respektēšanu
    discussVaticanNew3h ago

    Pāvests Leons XIV uzrunā Sanmarīno Republikas valdības pārstāvjus.

    Vatican News

    Pāvests Leons XIV uzrunā Sanmarīno Republikas valdības pārstāvjus. Viņš runāja par brīvību un sirdsapziņas respektēšanu. Pāvests norādīja uz saikni starp brīvību un vienotību.

    SourcesVatican News

  34. 34
    Athletica Vaticana joins Mediterranean Games
    discussVaticanNew3h ago

    Athletica Vaticana participates in the Mediterranean Games in Taranto.

    Vatican News

    Athletica Vaticana participates in the Mediterranean Games in Taranto. The team promotes sport as a means of inclusion and dialogue.

    SourcesVatican News

  35. 35
    France qualifies for Euro de Cécifoot final
    discussCultureNew2h ago
    La Croix

    France beats Italy 1-0 to qualify for Euro de Cécifoot final. France will face England in the final.

    SourcesLa Croix

  36. 36
    Capitanes Regentes meet Pope
    discussVaticanNew2h ago

    Capitanes Regentes Alice Mina and Vladimiro Selva addressed the global situation, aid to Ukraine, and shared vision of peace and human rights.

    2 reportsVatican News

    Capitanes Regentes Alice Mina and Vladimiro Selva addressed the global situation, aid to Ukraine, and shared vision of peace and human rights. They met with Pope Leone XIV.

    SourcesVatican News

  37. 37
    ‘You Are Peter, and Upon This Rock I Will Build My Church’
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    National Catholic Register

    SourcesNational Catholic Register

  38. 38
    Catholic fiber artist brings the Lamb of God to life in wool
    discussCultureNew3h ago
    Catholic News Agency

    SourcesCatholic News Agency

  39. 39
    Giotto di Bondone depicts Saint Francis preaching to birds
    discussCultureNew3h ago
    Magyar Kurír

    Portik Noémi M. Klarissza presents Giotto di Bondone's fresco series in Assisi. The series depicts the life of Saint Francis. One scene shows Saint Francis preaching to birds.

    SourcesMagyar Kurír

  40. 40
    Pope visits exhibit on Augustine at Rimini Meeting
    discussCultureNew3h ago

    The 47th Rimini Meeting features an exhibit on Augustine.

    Vatican News

    The 47th Rimini Meeting features an exhibit on Augustine. The Pope will visit. Cardinal Jean-Paul Vesco and others speak about Augustine.

    SourcesVatican News

  41. 41
    How Mary became a queen at the Annunciation
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    Aleteia

    SourcesAleteia

  42. 42
    French government to rewrite social media ban for under-15s
    discussCultureNew3h ago
    La Croix

    The French government wants to rewrite a law banning social media for under-15s after it was censored by the Conseil constitutionnel. The government must find a way to respect both French law and EU requirements.

    SourcesLa Croix

  43. 43
    Amid Search for “instant answers,” Kenyan Pauline Provincial Urges Catholic Youth to Cultivate Friendship with Jesus
    discussBishopsNew3h ago
    ACI Africa

    SourcesACI Africa

  44. 44
    Kenya’s Catholic Bishops launch 10-year strategic plan
    discussBishopsNew3h ago
    ACI Africa

    Kenya’s Catholic Bishops have launched a 10-year strategic plan. The plan aims to guide the Bishops in using their available resources effectively. The Bishops have pledged to work together and strengthen partnerships to achieve the plan’s goals and objectives.

    SourcesACI Africa

  45. 45
    La Croix reports on the Loire and the sanctuary of Béhuard
    discussCultureNew3h ago
    La Croix

    The sanctuary was created by the Loire. The Loire has changed due to titanic works.

    SourcesLa Croix

  46. 46
    Patrick Körbs reflects on the rock of the Church
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago

    He cites Paul and Cardinal Ratzinger.

    Vatican NewsPerspective

    He cites Paul and Cardinal Ratzinger. The greatness of God is visible.

    SourcesVatican News

  47. 47
    Van Rees couple exhibits in France
    discussCultureNew4h ago
    La Croix

    The Van Rees couple, Christian artists, are exhibited for the first time in France at the Musée de Montmartre. Their story is beautiful and their paintings are vibrant. The exhibition will run until September 13, 2026.

    SourcesLa Croix

  48. 48
    Étienne de Richemont says family secrets hinder physical development
    discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
    Aleteia

    Étienne de Richemont, a clinical psychologist, says family secrets can hinder physical development. He believes that sharing certain experiences with children can help them grow. However, he also emphasizes that not all truths need to be shared, only what is necessary.

    SourcesAleteia

  49. 49
    Pope Leo XIV arrives in San Marino
    discussVaticanNew4h ago

    A welcome ceremony is held. The event is scheduled for 22 August 2026.

    Vatican News

    A welcome ceremony is held. The event is scheduled for 22 August 2026.

    SourcesVatican News

  50. 50
    Państwowa Straży Pożarnej reports 1900 interventions
    discussCultureNew4h ago
    Gość Niedzielny

    The interventions are related to the passage of a storm front. The most reports come from Mazowsze.

    SourcesGość Niedzielny

  51. 51
    The Papacy and Sacred Scripture
    discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
    Catholic World Report

    SourcesCatholic World Report

  52. 52
    Open Doors reports deadly attacks on Christians in Sudan
    discussReligious FreedomNew4h ago
    DOMRADIO.DE

    The organization says Sudan is one of the most dangerous countries for Christians worldwide. Churches are no longer safe.

    SourcesDOMRADIO.DE

  53. 53
    A woman in Lecce prison writes an angry Ave Maria
    discussCatholic LifeNew5h ago
    Agenzia SIR

    A woman in prison in Lecce wrote a poem called "Ave Maria piena di rabbia". The poem was awarded a prize in Santa Caterina di Nardò.

    SourcesAgenzia SIR

  54. 54
    Fr. Cosmas Mwova launches book on five pathways to personal encounter with Christ
    discussEducationNew4h ago
    ACI Africa

    Fr. Cosmas Mwova launched a book presenting five pathways to personal encounter with Christ. The book, "My Big 5 of Faith: Proposing Christ to Today’s World", outlines five dimensions of faith. Fr. Mwova described the approach as "five doors, one Christ".

    SourcesACI Africa

  55. 55
    Mansour says Druse vote may become 61st decisive seat
    discussChurch & StateNew5h ago
    Agenzia SIR

    Mansour says the Druse vote may become the 61st decisive seat for forming a government in Israel. The Knesset has 120 deputies. Mansour is Drusi.

    SourcesAgenzia SIR

  56. 56
    Caritas Colombia distributes aid to 200,000 people
    discussCatholic LifeNew5h ago

    Caritas Colombia is coordinating the distribution of food and medicine to over 200,000 people affected by the earthquake.

    Vatican News

    Caritas Colombia is coordinating the distribution of food and medicine to over 200,000 people affected by the earthquake. The president of Caritas Colombia, Monsignor Juan Carlos Barreto Barreto, calls for continued solidarity.

    SourcesVatican News

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