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Pope Leo XIV prayed for Ebola victims in DRC after the Angelus prayer on August 23, 2026.
Pope Leo XIV prayed for Ebola victims in DRC after the Angelus prayer on August 23, 2026. He remembered those who lost their lives due to Ebola and those affected by it. The situation is getting worse with increasing deaths and infections.
SourcesVatican News
Pope Leo XIV received a delegation from the Military Ordinariate for Portugal.
Pope Leo XIV received a delegation from the Military Ordinariate for Portugal. The Pope addressed the delegation, extending his greetings to all members of the Armed Forces and Security Forces in Portugal. He remembered the two young soldiers who lost their lives while assisting others.
Pope Leo XIV visited the Republic of San Marino and met with the local Catholic community.
Pope Leo XIV visited the Republic of San Marino and met with the local Catholic community. He encouraged them to follow the path of the Gospel and to respond to conflicts with faith and courage. The Pope also emphasized the importance of protecting human life and promoting hospitality.
SourcesThe Holy SeeVatican News
Caritas Italiana marks the 10th anniversary of the earthquake in Centro Italia.
Caritas Italiana marks the 10th anniversary of the earthquake in Centro Italia. The earthquake occurred on August 24, 2016, and caused 299 deaths and widespread destruction. Monsignor Gianpiero Palmieri reflects on the challenges faced by the affected communities.
SourcesVatican NewsCaritas Italiana
Pope León XIV received members of the Federación Marsodeto from Toledo, Spain, at the Vatican.
Pope León XIV received members of the Federación Marsodeto from Toledo, Spain, at the Vatican. The Pope praised their work with people with intellectual disabilities and cerebral palsy. The organization is celebrating its 45th anniversary.
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.
Young Catholics say people who encourage them in the faith draw their peers to the Church.
Young Catholics say people who encourage them in the faith draw their peers to the Church. Rachel Mroz, 22, says young Catholics need people who want to run to heaven with them. The Catholic Sun and OSV News report on what young Catholics say attracts and keeps their peers in the Church.
SourcesThe Catholic SunOSV News
Pope Leo XIV met with members of the Marsodeto Federation, a Spanish NGO that supports people with intellectual disabilities and cerebral palsy.
Pope Leo XIV met with members of the Marsodeto Federation, a Spanish NGO that supports people with intellectual disabilities and cerebral palsy. He reminded the group that seeing Christ in the lives of the weakest and most vulnerable enables us to grow as a human and Christian society. The Pope also received a delegation from the Ordinariato Militare per il Portogallo.
SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of HallamDiocese of SkopjeCanção NovaNiedziela
Pope Leo XIV received members of Federação Marsodeto, which celebrates 45 years of work with people with intellectual disabilities and cerebral palsy.
Pope Leo XIV received members of Federação Marsodeto, which celebrates 45 years of work with people with intellectual disabilities and cerebral palsy. The Pope highlighted values such as solidarity and full inclusion. The organization is from Toledo.
Bishop Kenneth Nowakowski and Bishop Maksym Ryabukha issue messages on the 35th anniversary of Ukrainian independence.
Bishop Kenneth Nowakowski and Bishop Maksym Ryabukha issue messages on the 35th anniversary of Ukrainian independence. Bishop Nowakowski recalls a sense of hope for a peaceful future. Bishop Ryabukha denounces the hatred and destruction of war and calls for peace.
SourcesCatholic Bishops' Conference of England and WalesReligión Digital
Pope Leo XIV met with members of the Federación Marsodeto, a social organization that helps people with intellectual disabilities.
Pope Leo XIV met with members of the Federación Marsodeto, a social organization that helps people with intellectual disabilities. The Pope highlighted the importance of recognizing the dignity and full participation of people with intellectual disabilities. He emphasized solidarity, human dignity, and inclusion.
SourcesVatican NewsACI Prensa
Vatican envoy Paul Richard Gallagher will meet with high-ranking Russian officials and visit the small Catholic community in Russia.
Vatican envoy Paul Richard Gallagher will meet with high-ranking Russian officials and visit the small Catholic community in Russia. Gallagher's agenda includes meetings with Lavrov and a Putin advisor.
SourcesACI PrensaInfoVaticana
Pius XII made a radio appeal for peace 87 years ago.
Pius XII made a radio appeal for peace 87 years ago. He spoke from the papal residence in Castel Gandolfo. The appeal was made on the eve of World War II.
SourcesVatican NewsTK KBS
Pope Leo XIV met with members of the Military Ordinariate of Portugal.
Pope Leo XIV met with members of the Military Ordinariate of Portugal. He encouraged them to be strong in the Lord and protect their homeland and citizens. The Pope remembered two young Portuguese soldiers who recently passed away.
An expert in religious tourism explains the importance of promoting shrines and pilgrimage routes.
An expert in religious tourism explains the importance of promoting shrines and pilgrimage routes. This can bring economic and spiritual benefits.
The 47th Meeting Rimini is taking place in Italy until August 26.
The 47th Meeting Rimini is taking place in Italy until August 26. The event is a "bomb of oxygen" in a world marked by extremism and difficulty of dialogue. The Pope's words were mentioned at the meeting.
Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk, head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, appeals for solidarity with Ukraine on its 35th independence anniversary.
Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk, head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, appeals for solidarity with Ukraine on its 35th independence anniversary. He speaks about the suffering inflicted on the population by the war and issues a renewed appeal to all nations for their solidarity.
Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher has begun a visit to Russia, where he will meet with Russian authorities and the local Catholic community.
Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher has begun a visit to Russia, where he will meet with Russian authorities and the local Catholic community. The visit is focused on dialogue and peace. Gallagher arrived in Moscow today and will stay until August 28.
SourcesVatican News
Pope reflects on artificial intelligence.
Pope reflects on artificial intelligence. Pope emphasizes need to advance technology without allowing human heart to regress.
SourcesVatican News
Bishop Vitalij Skomarovskyj of Lutsk, president of the Conference of Catholic Bishops in Ukraine, recalls 35 years of independence from the Soviet Union.
Bishop Vitalij Skomarovskyj of Lutsk, president of the Conference of Catholic Bishops in Ukraine, recalls 35 years of independence from the Soviet Union. He says the current war has made him understand how priceless peace is for any nation. He finds strength and hope in the solidarity received.
Don Savino D’Amelio and Monsignor Vito Piccinonna reflect on the 10-year anniversary of the Amatrice earthquake.
Don Savino D’Amelio and Monsignor Vito Piccinonna reflect on the 10-year anniversary of the Amatrice earthquake. The earthquake devastated Amatrice and Centro Italia. The communities are still recovering and looking to the future.
Catholic Review Media has hired a videographer, a journalist and a web professional. They join the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
SourcesCatholic Review
Bishop Timothy Menezes warns that assisted dying poses a threat to all vulnerable people. He shares concerns of a young parishioner with disabilities. The bishop is an Auxiliary Bishop for the Archdiocese of Birmingham.
Yaron Sideman, Israeli ambassador to the Holy Land, condemned violence in Taybeh. He invited pilgrims to visit Israel, saying it is safe. Sideman spoke at the Rimini Meeting.
SourcesAgenzia SIR
The Perdonanza Celestiniana has opened in L'Aquila. Thousands of pilgrims will receive the plenary indulgence. The event was instituted by Pope Celestine V in 1294.
SourcesAgenzia SIR
The event is a gesture that continues through the centuries. It is celebrated in L'Aquila.
SourcesAgenzia SIR
Catholics began worshiping at a tavern with Jesuit priests from Woodstock Seminary. Holy Family sees renewed growth in Randallstown.
SourcesCatholic Review
Ebola transmission has not yet reached its peak and could triple.
Ebola transmission has not yet reached its peak and could triple. Conflict hinders containment efforts.
SourcesVatican News
Caritas Internationalis is hiring a Caritas Identity and Mission Senior Officer. The job is based at the CI General Secretariat in Palazzo San Callisto. The officer will coordinate activities and initiatives for the Confederation's Regions and Members.
SourcesCaritas Internationalis
Caritas Internationalis is hiring a Youth Mobilisation, Empowerment and Inclusion Officer. The job is a 2-year fixed term contract. The officer will work at the CI General Secretariat.
SourcesCaritas Internationalis
Caritas Internationalis is developing a security policy and protocols. The organization is seeking a consultant to help with the development. The policy will provide guidance on security matters for the organization's 162 national member organizations.
SourcesCaritas Internationalis
The Conferencia Episcopal Española has published a new edition of the Nomenclátor 2026. The guide contains information on the names of officials and addresses related to the Holy See and the Apostolic Nunciature.
Card. Zuppi celebrates Mass for 10th anniversary of earthquake in Arquata del Tronto. He says that rebirth comes from people, relationships and shared hope.
SourcesChiesa Cattolica Italiana
Franz Xaver Brandmayr leitet das Österreichische Hospiz in Jerusalem.
Franz Xaver Brandmayr leitet das Österreichische Hospiz in Jerusalem. Er war zuvor Pfarrer der deutschsprachigen Gemeinde Santa Maria dell’Anima in Rom.
SourcesVatican News
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