Jordanijoje rengiamasi Kristaus Krikšto jubiliejui. Pirmasis organizacinio komiteto susitikimas įvyko rugpjūčio 10-ąją. Pasirengimai įsibėgėja.
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Vatican News · L'Osservatore Romano · Agenzia Fides · The Holy See- 03 discussBishops23h ago
Nigerian Bishops are urging the faithful to participate in the 2027 general elections.
Agenzia Fides
Nigerian Bishops are urging the faithful to participate in the 2027 general elections. Bishop Dauwa Yohanna and Monsignor Matthew Man-Oso Ndagoso warned against political apathy and encouraged Christians to obtain voter cards and vote. The Bishops stated that not voting is a defeatist mentality and that poor leadership has led to neglect, insecurity, and economic decline.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
- 04 discussBishopsNew2h ago
Pope Leo XIV. accepted the resignation of Speyer Bishop Karl-Heinz Wiesemann.
Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV. accepted the resignation of Speyer Bishop Karl-Heinz Wiesemann. The Vatican announced this on Wednesday. The diocese said the resignation was for health reasons.
SourcesVatican News
- 05 discussLiturgyUpdated42m ago
6 sources·13 reports·The Holy SeeVatican News
SourcesThe Holy SeeVatican News
- 06 discussChurch & State23h ago
Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema has been re-elected with 60.49% of the vote.
Agenzia Fides
Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema has been re-elected with 60.49% of the vote. The Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops has called for transparency and respect for the rule of law amid tensions and allegations of violence. The bishops' statement expressed deep concern over the conduct of the general elections.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
The Church throughout the world
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.
- Africa Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference · ACI Africa
- America The Tablet · The Catholic Sun
- Asia CBCP News · Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences · Vatican News
- Europe The Irish Catholic · Diocese of Ostrava-Opava · Církev.cz
- Oceania The Catholic Leader · The Catholic Weekly · Catholic Outlook
Wednesday, August 19
55 stories · 9 corroborated- 01 discussDiocesesNew1h ago
The Diocese of Ostrava-Opava has released a new episode of its pOODcast series.
2 sources·Diocese of Ostrava-OpavaCírkev.cz
The Diocese of Ostrava-Opava has released a new episode of its pOODcast series. The guests are Jan and Marie Vrabcovi from Karlovy Studánky. They talk about a person who refused a primar position in exchange for not attending church.
- 02 discussBishopsNew1h ago
Pope accepts resignation of Bishop Karl-Heinz Wiesemann due to health reasons.
2 sources·DOMRADIO.DEACI Stampa
Pope accepts resignation of Bishop Karl-Heinz Wiesemann due to health reasons. Wiesemann led the Diocese of Speyer for 18 years.
SourcesDOMRADIO.DEACI Stampa
- 03 discussLife & FamilyNew1h ago
Catholic bishops express concern over the expiration of TPS designations, citing safety concerns in affected countries.
2 sources·Catholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register
Catholic bishops express concern over the expiration of TPS designations, citing safety concerns in affected countries. Bishop Brendan Cahill comments on the issue.
- 04 discussLiturgyNew1m ago
Pope Leo XIV spoke about the importance of sacred music in the liturgy during his general audience.
10 sources·16 reports·Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV spoke about the importance of sacred music in the liturgy during his general audience. He emphasized that music is not just a decoration, but a part of the liturgical action. The Pope based his reflections on the Constitution Sacrosanctum Concilium of the Second Vatican Council.
SourcesVatican News
- 05 discussLiturgyNew1h ago
Pope Leo XIV reflects on sacred music in the liturgy, praising it for giving voice to prayer and expressing the faith.
6 sources·14 reports·Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV reflects on sacred music in the liturgy, praising it for giving voice to prayer and expressing the faith. He emphasizes the importance of sacred music in glorifying God and sanctifying the faithful. The Pope's catechesis is part of his ongoing series on the Vatican II document Sacrosanctum Concilium.
SourcesVatican News
- 06 discussVaticanNew3h ago
Pope Leo received a book about Xavier Argeméi, who died at 29 from muscular dystrophy.
2 sources·5 reports·Vatican NewsDiocese of Hallam
Pope Leo received a book about Xavier Argeméi, who died at 29 from muscular dystrophy. The book, titled "Learning to Die in Order to Live", was given to the Pope by Elisabet Argemí, a nurse from ICOF Hospital Clínic in Barcelona. The book recounts Xavier's life and his testimony of living with love and hope despite his illness.
- 07 discussLiturgyNew1h ago
Pope Leo XIV focused on the role of sacred music in the liturgy during his Aug.
4 sources·Vatican NewsACI StampaCatholic News Agency+1
Pope Leo XIV focused on the role of sacred music in the liturgy during his Aug. 19 general audience. He emphasized the importance of preserving the Church's musical heritage. The pontiff also highlighted the value of music in the liturgy, saying it is part of the action and not mere decoration.
SourcesVatican NewsACI StampaCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register
- 08 discussReligious OrdersNew4h ago
Suor Małgorzata Cur shares her journey of faith and life of service.
2 sources·3 reports·Vatican NewsDiocese of Hallam
Suor Małgorzata Cur shares her journey of faith and life of service. Her path was influenced by the Franciscan Sisters of the Family of Mary. She is a member of the Congregation of the Sisters of Mary Immaculate.
- 09 discussBishopsNew3h ago
An earthquake hit Indonesia's Flores island on August 15, killing 70 and injuring over 1,000.
2 sources·Federation of Asian Bishops’ ConferencesVatican News
An earthquake hit Indonesia's Flores island on August 15, killing 70 and injuring over 1,000. Archbishop Paulus Budi Kleden says the disaster has not destroyed the people's love and solidarity. Pope Leo XIV has offered condolences.
- 23 discussBishopsNew2h ago
Pope Leon XIV has appointed Polish missionary Mariusz Kasperski as auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Toamasina on Madagascar.
Vatican News
Pope Leon XIV has appointed Polish missionary Mariusz Kasperski as auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Toamasina on Madagascar. Kasperski has been serving on the island for over 30 years. He is 63 years old and from Wolsztyn.
SourcesVatican News
- 25 discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
National Catholic Register
The National Catholic Register has launched a ‘Summer of Saints’ on social media. The blog will feature stories of saints. The blog will run all summer.
SourcesNational Catholic Register
- 26 discussBishopsNew2h ago
Missionari Oblati di Maria Immacolata
The Holy Father has appointed Fr. Mariusz KASPERSKI, OMI, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Toamasina, Madagascar. He is also Titular Bishop of Burca. The appointment was made public on Wednesday, 19 August.
- 27 discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
ACI Stampa
San Francesco di Paola è il santo patrono della Calabria. Il santuario dedicato a lui è una meta di pellegrinaggio. Il santo è stato dichiarato Patrono della Gente di mare della Nazione Italiana da Pio XII.
SourcesACI Stampa
- 29 discussCultureNew2h ago
DOMRADIO.DE
US musician Moby visited Cologne Cathedral after a concert in Bonn. He posted a selfie on Instagram and joked about aliens living there.
SourcesDOMRADIO.DE
- 30 discussChurch & StateNew2h ago
Religión Digital
Tánger Archbishop Emilio Rocha spoke about the migration crisis in Ceuta. He mentioned the tragedy of young people who died and the desperation of those seeking a better future. The Church is committed to promoting legal pathways for young people.
SourcesReligión Digital
- 31 discussVaticanNew2h ago
Léon XIV exhorte les pèlerins à cultiver la paix.
3 reports·Vatican News
Léon XIV exhorte les pèlerins à cultiver la paix. Il rappelle la mémoire de Władysław Findysz, prêtre et martyr des persécutions communistes. Léon XIV encourage à développer un authentique conscience de la paix.
SourcesVatican News
- 32 discussVaticanNew3h ago
Peter G. Kirchschläger, newly appointed consultant to the Dicastery for Development, advocates for ethical regulation of AI.
Vatican News
Peter G. Kirchschläger, newly appointed consultant to the Dicastery for Development, advocates for ethical regulation of AI. He will bring his expertise to the Vatican advisory group.
SourcesVatican News
- 34 discussVaticanNew4h ago
Pope Leão XIV recalled the martyr Ladislau Findysz, a Polish priest beatified by Pope Bento XVI in 2005.
Vatican News
Pope Leão XIV recalled the martyr Ladislau Findysz, a Polish priest beatified by Pope Bento XVI in 2005. The Pope spoke about the importance of forgiveness and overcoming evil with good.
SourcesVatican News
- 36 discussChurch & StateNew4h ago
Armed men attacked the village of Bin-Per in Nigeria, killing dozens.
Vatican News
Armed men attacked the village of Bin-Per in Nigeria, killing dozens. This attack follows violence in Sokoto state where at least 26 people were killed. Conflicts over land, banditry, and terrorism continue to fuel insecurity and force communities to flee.
SourcesVatican News
- 37 discussCultureNew4h ago
Meta faces trial in California over allegations of designing platforms to foster addiction in minors.
Vatican News
Meta faces trial in California over allegations of designing platforms to foster addiction in minors. The trial has had repercussions on Wall Street, with Meta's stock losing 4.4%.
SourcesVatican News
- 38 discussCultureNew4h ago
Famiglia Cristiana
Pep Guardiola says he lost his wife due to the stressful rhythms of competitive sports. He now wants to stop and find himself. A documentary on Prime Video reveals the human side of the Barcelona and Manchester City coach.
SourcesFamiglia Cristiana
- 41 discussVaticanNew5h ago
Pope Leo XIV met a Spanish nurse in Castel Gandolfo.
Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV met a Spanish nurse in Castel Gandolfo. The nurse, Elisabet Argemí, gave the Pope a book about her brother's life. The brother, Xavier Argemí, died of muscular dystrophy at 29.
SourcesVatican News
- 46 discussEducationNew5h ago
The Texas Catholic
The University of Dallas has a library collection of 76 unique titles. The collection is used by students in the semester ahead. The books are checked out of the library within two weeks of the beginning of each term.
SourcesThe Texas Catholic
- 47 discussLife & FamilyNew5h ago
Global Sisters Report
Groups in Australia collaborate to fight human trafficking and support survivors. Survivors show courage and resilience. Collaboration includes support for self-worth and wholeness.
SourcesGlobal Sisters Report
- 48 discussChurch & StateNew5h ago
CBCP News
The head of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines urged the Church to help voters form their consciences and participate responsibly in the political process ahead of the presidential election. The Church should help voters discern. The election is less than two years away.
SourcesCBCP News
- 49 discussBishopsNew5h ago
Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences
Cardinal of Tokyo warns against sacrificing human lives in the name of peace. The warning was issued by the Cardinal of Tokyo.
- 50 discussChurch & StateNew5h ago
Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences
The Indonesian Church has activated its nationwide relief network after a deadly quake hit Flores. The network will provide aid to affected areas.
- 55 discussLife & FamilyNew5h ago
Vida Nueva
The US bishops have condemned a new abortion law in Massachusetts. The law allows abortion after 24 weeks without strict medical criteria. The decision is left to the doctor's judgment.
SourcesVida Nueva
Tuesday, August 18
2 stories- 01 discussChurch & State6h ago
Russia attacks 52 locations in Zaporizhzhia, killing 2 and injuring 10.
Vatican News
Russia attacks 52 locations in Zaporizhzhia, killing 2 and injuring 10. Russia also attacks Dnipropetrovsk with drones and artillery. Former Defense Minister Federov calls for early elections in Kyiv.
SourcesVatican News
- 02 discussLiturgy6h ago
Vatican News publishes daily scripture readings.
Vatican News
Vatican News publishes daily scripture readings. Today's readings include Ezekiel 34:1-11 and Matthew 20:1-16.
SourcesVatican News
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