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Pope Leo XIV says singing and playing music during the liturgy is an integral part of the celebration.
Pope Leo XIV says singing and playing music during the liturgy is an integral part of the celebration. He emphasizes that sacred music must be dignified, reflecting the mystery being celebrated. The pope notes that singing and playing a musical instrument are acts of prayer.
SourcesL'Osservatore RomanoDiocese of ScrantonArchdiocese of Miami
Pope Leão XIV will visit Rimini on August 22.
Pope Leão XIV will visit Rimini on August 22. Bishop Nicolò Anselmi hopes the visit will inspire young people to do good. The Pope will attend the Rimini Meeting, meet with the poor and sick, and celebrate Mass at the port.
SourcesVatican NewsCanção Nova
Father Robert Goessens, a Belgian missionary, died in Japan at 97.
Father Robert Goessens, a Belgian missionary, died in Japan at 97. He was part of the first group of CICM missionaries to arrive in Ulaanbaatar in 1992. Goessens established the mission and worked in social services and child welfare.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
Pope Leo XIV met with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun.
Pope Leo XIV met with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun. Aoun also met with Vatican diplomats and Cardinal Pietro Parolin. The Vatican expressed concerns over the Israel-Lebanon deal.
SourcesL'Osservatore RomanoReligión DigitalNational Catholic Reporter
Ecuador has declared three days of national mourning for the death of intelligence chief Michele Sensi-Contugi, who died in a helicopter crash in Kenya.
Ecuador has declared three days of national mourning for the death of intelligence chief Michele Sensi-Contugi, who died in a helicopter crash in Kenya. Sensi-Contugi was one of President Daniel Noboa's closest aides and had headed the National Intelligence Center since January 2024. The crash also killed his wife and five other people.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
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.
Catholic bishops in India reject claims of a Christian conspiracy over a funds bill.
Catholic bishops in India reject claims of a Christian conspiracy over a funds bill. Critics allege the Church stalled the bill. The bishops challenged critics to prove the allegations.
Pope Leo XIV says conversion of heart is needed to end wars and heal Earth.
Pope Leo XIV says conversion of heart is needed to end wars and heal Earth. He made the statement in his message for the 2026 World Day of Prayer for Creation. The message was released by the Vatican.
SourcesCatholic ReviewOSV NewsThe Catholic SunNational Catholic Reporter
Bishop Jean-Marc Micas says the Lourdes shrine will cover all Rupnik mosaics ahead of Pope Leo's visit.
Bishop Jean-Marc Micas says the Lourdes shrine will cover all Rupnik mosaics ahead of Pope Leo's visit. The bishop's role is to ensure the shrine welcomes everyone, especially those who are suffering. The shrine is in Lourdes, France.
SourcesAngelus NewsCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterACI Prensa
The Archdiocese of Bogotá has launched a five-day pastoral mission to cities in Colombia devastated by the Aug. 10 earthquake.
The Archdiocese of Bogotá has launched a five-day pastoral mission to cities in Colombia devastated by the Aug. 10 earthquake. Dozens of clergy, led by Cardinal Luis José Rueda Aparicio, are providing spiritual assistance to people living in affected cities.
SourcesCatholic ReviewOSV NewsThe Catholic SunThe Catholic RegisterNational Catholic Reporter
Pope Leo XIV has issued a message for the 11th World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation.
Pope Leo XIV has issued a message for the 11th World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation. The message emphasizes the need for inner conversion and healing of the wounds of war. The Pope warns that the consequences of war destroy the world far beyond the battlefields and calls for a return to God. The message was published on August 20.
Bishop Jean-Marc Micas has prohibited FSSPX priests from celebrating Mass at the Lourdes Shrine.
Bishop Jean-Marc Micas has prohibited FSSPX priests from celebrating Mass at the Lourdes Shrine. The decision affects a pilgrimage planned for late October, which typically draws 15,000 people. The bishop's move comes after the FSSPX ordained four bishops without papal mandate.
A landslide in a gold mine in Centrafrica has caused over 100 deaths.
A landslide in a gold mine in Centrafrica has caused over 100 deaths. A missionary denounces exploitation and lack of safety. Many victims are young people seeking fortune.
Pope Leo XIV warns that war has consequences that destroy far beyond the battlefield.
Pope Leo XIV warns that war has consequences that destroy far beyond the battlefield. He says that we are to imitate the Lord's offering of peace to work toward peace in the world. The Pope's message is for the 11th World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation.
Pope Leo XIV dedicated his catechesis to sacred music and its function in liturgical celebration.
Pope Leo XIV dedicated his catechesis to sacred music and its function in liturgical celebration. He emphasized the importance of music and texts that are suitable for the greatness of what is being celebrated. The Pope said that singing and playing in the liturgy means praying, tuning one's heart with that of others and with God.
The Gréckokatolícke arcibiskupstvo Prešov holds an archieparchial indulgence celebration in ľutina.
The Gréckokatolícke arcibiskupstvo Prešov holds an archieparchial indulgence celebration in ľutina. The celebration commemorates the 175th anniversary of the apparition of St. Nicholas. Faithful from all over Slovakia are invited.
SourcesDiocese of PrešovTK KBS
Aurel Percă, Archbishop of Bucharest, celebrated his 75th birthday with a Mass of thanksgiving at St. Joseph's Cathedral in Bucharest.
Aurel Percă, Archbishop of Bucharest, celebrated his 75th birthday with a Mass of thanksgiving at St. Joseph's Cathedral in Bucharest. The event was broadcast live by Angelus TV.
Pope Lev XIV. will visit San Marino and Rimini.
Pope Lev XIV. will visit San Marino and Rimini. He will attend the Meetingu pro přátelství mezi národy. The Pope's visit is a great gift for the sisters.
SourcesVatican NewsCírkev.cz
Amy-Jill Levine, a Jewish scholar, has been elected the first Jewish president of the Catholic Biblical Association of America.
Amy-Jill Levine, a Jewish scholar, has been elected the first Jewish president of the Catholic Biblical Association of America. The election marks a first for the organization. Levine is the first Jewish person to hold the position.
SourcesAngelus NewsCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterACI DigitalCatholic World Report
The US Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities invites Catholics to pray and act against abortion pills.
The US Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities invites Catholics to pray and act against abortion pills. The initiative runs from August to October.
Seminarians from Mount St. Mary's Seminary won medals at the Flying Pig Marathon. The event took place in 2026.
SourcesThe Catholic Telegraph
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa visited Ospedale Cardinal Panico in Tricase. The visit was a day of great grace and joy for the community.
Archbishop William E. Lori has appointed Conventual Franciscan Father Donald Grzymski as the new associate eastern vicar of the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Father Grzymski will succeed Monsignor Jay O’Connor. The transition is set to take place next year.
SourcesCatholic Review
FPMT Global Mani Retreat brings together students of Lama Zopa Rinpoche from around the world. The retreat fulfills one of Rinpoche's wishes.
SourcesFiglie della Presentazione di Maria Santissima al Tempio
Padre Sean, a US Franciscan, will be admitted to the OFMC in Cabo Verde.
Padre Sean, a US Franciscan, will be admitted to the OFMC in Cabo Verde. He has been a priest for over 20 years.
SourcesVatican News
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Pope Leo XIV sent a condolence telegram after a bus crash in Hungary killed Polish pilgrims.
Pope Leo XIV sent a condolence telegram after a bus crash in Hungary killed Polish pilgrims. He prays for the victims' families.
SourcesVatican News
He was born in Poland and ordained in 1993.
He was born in Poland and ordained in 1993.
SourcesVatican News
Bishop Denis Nulty has published a statement on the impact of the M9 motorway collision. A prayer vigil will be held in Saint Clare's Church, Graiguecullen, Co Carlow. The collision occurred last Sunday morning just outside Carlow.
Gunmen attacked Plateau, Nigeria, killing dozens.
Gunmen attacked Plateau, Nigeria, killing dozens. The attack is part of the insecurity in western Africa.
SourcesL'Osservatore Romano
The Fraternité Sacerdotale Saint-Pie X has published its Profession de foi catholique. The document discusses the unique place of the Virgin Mary in the work of salvation.
SourcesFSSPX.News
The CNBB has launched a podcast series called "Discernimento Catçólico - Eleições 2026". The series aims to deepen the "Mensagem da CNBB ao povo brasileiro por ocasição das eleições de 2026". Each episode will address an aspect of the document from the teachings of the Church and the challenges of the electoral period.
SourcesCNBB
The Josephites have elected Father Bomberger as their new superior general. He succeeds the late Bishop John H. Ricard. Father Bomberger will serve until June 2027.
SourcesCatholic Review
Vatican News reports on Burkina Faso's progress in agriculture, economy, and social engagement despite security crisis and climate change.
Vatican News reports on Burkina Faso's progress in agriculture, economy, and social engagement despite security crisis and climate change. The country faces challenges.
SourcesVatican News
Heinz Purrer initiates a concert in Linz to commemorate Luigi Brutti.
Heinz Purrer initiates a concert in Linz to commemorate Luigi Brutti. Over 100 people attend, raising over 700 euros for a Missio project in the Kongo.
SourcesVatican News
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