Vatican News reports on Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri, a church in Rome. The church is located in the ruins of the Diocletian Baths and features a mix of ancient, Renaissance, and modern architecture.
SourcesVatican News
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Vatican News · L'Osservatore Romano · Agenzia SIR · Famiglia Cristiana- 01 discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
Vatican News reports on Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri, a church in Rome.
Vatican News
- 02 discussCatholic LifeNew1m ago
Roseline Hamel, sister of murdered priest Jacques Hamel, and Nassera Kermiche, mother of one of his killers, testify at the Rimini Meeting.
5 sources·6 reports·L'Osservatore RomanoVatican NewsAgenzia SIR+2
Roseline Hamel, sister of murdered priest Jacques Hamel, and Nassera Kermiche, mother of one of his killers, testify at the Rimini Meeting. The two women share their story of friendship and hope. Pope Leo XIV is expected to visit the meeting.
SourcesL'Osservatore RomanoVatican NewsAgenzia SIRFamiglia CristianaLa Croix
- 03 discussChurch & StateNew2h ago
The Christian Churches Monitoring Group, backed by the Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops, confirms President Hakainde Hichilema’s victory in the August 13 elections.
Agenzia Fides
The Christian Churches Monitoring Group, backed by the Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops, confirms President Hakainde Hichilema’s victory in the August 13 elections. The group recorded irregularities in 30 constituencies. Hichilema received approximately 56% of the vote, while the main opposition candidate, Brian Mundubile, secured approximately 42.3%.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
- 04 discussVatican9h ago
Pope greets International Catholic Legislators Network meeting.
The Holy See
Pope greets International Catholic Legislators Network meeting. Theme is Human Dignity and Artificial Intelligence. Pope emphasizes the importance of technology serving the integral development of every person.
SourcesThe Holy See
- 05 discussChurch & StateNew59m ago
Pope Leo XIV met with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun at the Vatican.
5 sources·6 reports·Vatican NewsCatholic ReviewThe Catholic Sun+2
Pope Leo XIV met with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun at the Vatican. The Vatican expressed concerns over stalled efforts to implement a U.S.-backed border agreement between Lebanon and Israel. The agreement aims to bring stability to the southern border of Lebanon and achieve a just and lasting peace.
SourcesVatican NewsCatholic ReviewThe Catholic SunMagyar KurírOSV News
- 06 discussVaticanNew27m ago
Pope Leão XIV will visit San Marino and Rimini on August 22.
4 sources·6 reports·Vatican NewsL'Osservatore RomanoCathoBel+1
Pope Leão XIV will visit San Marino and Rimini on August 22. He will participate in the Meeting for Friendship among Peoples and celebrate the Eucharist with the faithful of the Diocese of Rimini. The visit is expected to be a significant event for the local community.
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Friday, August 21
55 stories · 5 corroborated- 01 discussCultureNew4h ago
Catholic and Confucian scholars emphasized shared goals for humanity.
2 sources·Angelus NewsCatholic News Agency
Catholic and Confucian scholars emphasized shared goals for humanity. They acknowledged theological differences between the two traditions.
- 02 discussVaticanNew28m ago
Cardinal Stanisław Dziwisz recalls Pope John Paul II's visit to Rimini.
2 sources·3 reports·Vatican NewsFamiglia Cristiana
Cardinal Stanisław Dziwisz recalls Pope John Paul II's visit to Rimini. Pope John Paul II was impressed by the enthusiasm and strength of the youth. Pope Leó XIV will visit Rimini 44 years after Pope John Paul II's historic visit.
- 03 discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
Caritas Kolumbia provides aid to 200,000 victims of the recent disaster in Kolumbia.
3 sources·Diocese of São José dos CamposVatican NewsCanção Nova
Caritas Kolumbia provides aid to 200,000 victims of the recent disaster in Kolumbia. The Church is coordinating the delivery of food, shelter, medicine and psychological support. 80 priests are providing spiritual support.
SourcesDiocese of São José dos CamposVatican NewsCanção Nova
- 04 discussChurch & StateNew2h ago
Archbishop Visvaldas Kulbokas, papal nuncio to Ukraine, says prayer is the number one weapon against Russian aggression.
2 sources·Catholic ReviewThe Monitor
Archbishop Visvaldas Kulbokas, papal nuncio to Ukraine, says prayer is the number one weapon against Russian aggression. He shared his reflection on faith and prayer amid conflict in an interview with OSV News. The war in Ukraine began in 2014 and intensified in 2022.
SourcesCatholic ReviewThe Monitor
- 06 discussCultureNew4m ago
Catholic Review
Catholic Review lists novels that tell the US Catholic story. The list is in honor of the national semiquincentennial.
SourcesCatholic Review
- 07 discussEducationNew25m ago
CatholicPhilly
St. Hubert Catholic High School for Girls received a $1.5 million gift from The Howley Foundation. The gift will renovate biology laboratories. This will strengthen STEM and healthcare education opportunities.
SourcesCatholicPhilly
- 08 discussBishopsNew36m ago
The Catholic Spirit
Bishop Kevin Kenney celebrated Mass for Latino ministry leaders. The leaders prayed for his health as he battles lung cancer. The meeting was in St. Paul.
SourcesThe Catholic Spirit
- 09 discussReligious OrdersNew48m ago
Pia Società Figlie di S. Paolo
Figlie di San Paolo celebrate 75 anni in India with a solemn Eucharistic celebration of thanksgiving. Arcivescovo John Rodrigues presided over the Mass in the church of Santa Teresa at Bandra, a suburb of Mumbai.
- 19 discussReligious OrdersNew1h ago
Ordine Francescano Frati Minori Cappuccini
La Conferenza dei Superiori Maggiori Cappuccini dell'India ha definito le linee operative per l'VIII centenario francescano e il giubileo della riforma cappuccina del 2028. La conferenza si è svolta a Trichy, in India.
- 28 discussCultureNew2h ago
Katoļu kultūras gadatirgū piedalījās dažādu kongregāciju, sekulārinstitūtu un reliģisko kopienu pārstāvji.
Vatican News
Katoļu kultūras gadatirgū piedalījās dažādu kongregāciju, sekulārinstitūtu un reliģisko kopienu pārstāvji. Divu dienu pasākums norisinājās par spīti 40 grādu karstumam. Pasākums bija kā ģenerālmēģinājums pirms Pasaules jauniešu dienu svinībām.
SourcesVatican News
- 29 discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
Oblate di Nazareth
Sister Valerie Miller recently traveled to Belize on a mission trip. She helped register 100 children for school. Each child was supported by a sponsor from the United States.
SourcesOblate di Nazareth
- 30"A truly missionary Church does not impose political choices, but helps the faithful discern wisely"discussBishopsNew3h ago
Agenzia Fides
SourcesAgenzia Fides
- 32 discussReligious OrdersNew3h ago
Suore Carmelitane del Sacro Cuore di los Angeles
The Council of Major Superiors of Women Religious reminds of National Assembly 2026 registration. Registration is now open.
- 36 discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
Students from St Paul Catholic University in Ruteng are providing free healthcare assistance and have set up an emergency center after the earthquake in Flores.
Agenzia Fides
Students from St Paul Catholic University in Ruteng are providing free healthcare assistance and have set up an emergency center after the earthquake in Flores. The university has temporarily suspended academic activities to allow lecturers and staff to work from home. The earthquake has left a deep wound in the community, with buildings damaged, roads blocked, and families forced to leave their homes.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
- 37 discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference
Fr Tom Little delivers homily for Alex McCarthy funeral in Holy Family Church, Askea. McCarthy's funeral takes place at 3.00pm today. Little is Parish Priest of Askea.
- 38 discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
Angelus News·Perspective
Angelus News published a column on plastic surgery. The column discusses the motivations behind undergoing plastic surgery. It suggests that people hope to be admired and loved more after the surgery.
SourcesAngelus News
- 39 discussCultureNew3h ago
Monsignor Ciro Miniero, bishop of the city hosting the Mediterranean Games, speaks to Vatican media.
Vatican News
Monsignor Ciro Miniero, bishop of the city hosting the Mediterranean Games, speaks to Vatican media. He says athletes from many countries, including those where it is not easy to live in peace, demonstrate that brotherhood is possible.
SourcesVatican News
- 44 discussCultureNew4h ago
Monsignor Ciro Miniero, Archbishop of Taranto, comments on the Mediterranean Games.
L'Osservatore Romano
Monsignor Ciro Miniero, Archbishop of Taranto, comments on the Mediterranean Games. The games will be held in Taranto. The Archbishop hopes the games will bring people together.
SourcesL'Osservatore Romano
- 45 discussBishopsNew4h ago
AMECEA
AMECEA and SSSCBC convened a one-day consultative engagement in Juba to strengthen collaboration on peacebuilding and civic participation in South Sudan. The meeting brought together representatives of AMECEA, SSSCBC, and other partners to assess ongoing peace advocacy efforts. The engagement focused on the Church's continued engagement with communities in South Sudan.
SourcesAMECEA
- 47 discussBishopsNew4h ago
AMECEA
A delegation of Catholic Bishops in Kenya met with President William Samoei Ruto to discuss national issues. They reaffirmed the Catholic Church's willingness to collaborate with the Government. The meeting covered healthcare, environment, youth affairs, and the state of the nation.
SourcesAMECEA
- 49 discussEducationNew4h ago
The Catholic Telegraph
Live Vertical partners with Catholic schools to help students encounter Christ. The partnership is with local Catholic high schools.
SourcesThe Catholic Telegraph
- 50 discussBishopsNew4h ago
AMECEA
The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops has launched a 10-year strategic plan to renew their commitment to the Church's mission in Kenya. The plan aims to proclaim the Gospel and serve humanity more effectively. The launch is seen as a renewed commitment to the Church's mission.
SourcesAMECEA
- 53 discussBishopsNew4h ago
AMECEA
The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops has unveiled a new ten-year strategic plan. The plan is structured around six pastoral pillars and nine strategic goals. It is guided by Catholic values and reflects the changing environment in which the Church ministers.
SourcesAMECEA
- 54 discussVaticanNew4h ago
Pope León XIV will visit Rímini.
Vatican News
Pope León XIV will visit Rímini. The Clarissa nuns of the monastery «Natividad de María» are expecting him. The Pope's visit is a great gift for them.
SourcesVatican News
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