Pope Francis prays for 12 Polish pilgrims killed in a bus accident in Hungary. The pilgrims were returning from Medjugorje. The Pope assures his spiritual closeness to the affected families.
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Vatican News · Catholic News Agency · Agenzia Fides · L'Osservatore Romano- 01 discussVaticanNew1h ago
Pope Francis prays for 12 Polish pilgrims killed in a bus accident in Hungary.
2 sources·3 reports·Vatican NewsCatholic News Agency
- 02 discussBishopsNew4h 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
- 03 discussReligious OrdersNew5h ago
Salesiani investono in giovani a Francistown.
L'Osservatore Romano
Salesiani investono in giovani a Francistown. L’impegno dei salesiani in un quartiere povero di Francistown accanto ai giovani vera risorsa del Paese.
SourcesL'Osservatore Romano
- 04 discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
Vietnamese Catholics made a pilgrimage to the Marian Shrine of La Vang.
Vatican News
Vietnamese Catholics made a pilgrimage to the Marian Shrine of La Vang. The 32nd National La Vang Pilgrimage Congress was held with the theme "Mary, Messenger of the Good News". Father Landry Varenne compared La Vang to the shrine of Lourdes.
SourcesVatican News
- 05 discussChurch & StateNew4h 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
- 06 discussCultureNew5h ago
L'Osservatore Romano publishes essay on Pirandello and the novella.
L'Osservatore Romano
L'Osservatore Romano publishes essay on Pirandello and the novella. The essay is part of the Minimalia series.
SourcesL'Osservatore Romano
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Tuesday, August 18
56 stories · 10 corroborated- 01 discussEducationNew50m ago
Florida Catholic bishops defend their ability to determine policies for Catholic schools.
2 sources·Catholic ReviewNational Catholic Reporter
Florida Catholic bishops defend their ability to determine policies for Catholic schools. Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier sent them a letter demanding that Catholic schools adopt religious exemptions to vaccine requirements. The bishops pushed back against the threat to their participation in the state's school voucher program.
- 02 discussEducationNew2h ago
John DeJak, USCCB's education director, discusses the state of Catholic education in America.
2 sources·Catholic ReviewCatholic New York
John DeJak, USCCB's education director, discusses the state of Catholic education in America. He reflects on trends and the future of Catholic schools. Nearly 1.7 million students attend 5,800 Catholic schools.
- 03 discussReligious OrdersNew1h ago
A first-class relic of São Carlo Acutis is touring the Archdiocese of Florianópolis.
2 sources·Diocese of FlorianópolisNewsbook
A first-class relic of São Carlo Acutis is touring the Archdiocese of Florianópolis. The relic will be present at a mass in the Parish of São Virgílio in Nova Trento. The relic will also be venerated at the Church of Ğŝu Nazzarenu in September.
- 04 discussLife & FamilyNew3h ago
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has launched a pro-life campaign to inform communities on the danger of abortion pills.
3 sources·CatholicPhillyDiocese of RichmondCrux
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has launched a pro-life campaign to inform communities on the danger of abortion pills. The initiative includes prayer, education, and advocacy. It will take place from August 18 to October 31.
- 05 discussBishopsNew1h ago
A priest of the Archdiocese of San Antonio was found guilty of schism and removed from the clerical state and excommunicated.
4 sources·Catholic ReviewNational Catholic ReporterVida Nueva+1
A priest of the Archdiocese of San Antonio was found guilty of schism and removed from the clerical state and excommunicated. The priest had called Popes Francis and Leo 'usurpers'.
SourcesCatholic ReviewNational Catholic ReporterVida NuevaAmerica
- 06 discussDiocesesNew4h ago
Bishop Raphael Macebo Mabuza Ncube has consecrated and reopened a historic Marian Shrine and Mission at Pandamatenga on the Victoria Falls - Bulawayo highway.
2 sources·Vatican NewsDiocese of Hallam
Bishop Raphael Macebo Mabuza Ncube has consecrated and reopened a historic Marian Shrine and Mission at Pandamatenga on the Victoria Falls - Bulawayo highway. The site had been abandoned for decades. The shrine is now open to travellers for prayer.
- 07 discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
Bishop Edmund Whalen reflects on God's life in us.
2 sources·Diocese of Fréjus-ToulonCatholic New York
Bishop Edmund Whalen reflects on God's life in us. Diocese of Fréjus-Toulon publishes homily for Assumption of Mary.
- 08 discussVaticanNew4h ago
Pope Léo XIV will visit San Marino on August 22, 2026.
2 sources·Vatican NewsACI Stampa
Pope Léo XIV will visit San Marino on August 22, 2026. This will be the third time a Pope has visited San Marino. Previous visits were made by Pope John Paul II in 1982 and Pope Benedict XVI in 2011.
SourcesVatican NewsACI Stampa
- 09 discussVaticanNew1h ago
Pope Leo XIV expressed his condolences for the victims of a Polish bus accident in Hungary.
2 sources·3 reports·Diocese of RzeszówVatican News
Pope Leo XIV expressed his condolences for the victims of a Polish bus accident in Hungary. He prayed for the victims and their families. The accident occurred on the night of August 15-16.
- 10 discussCatholic LifeUpdated2h ago
The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes announced that the relics of St. Bernadette Soubirous will travel to the United States.
4 sources·Catholic News AgencyACI PrensaNational Catholic Register+1
The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes announced that the relics of St. Bernadette Soubirous will travel to the United States. The relics will depart Lourdes, France, and travel to the U.S. in September. An opening celebration will be held on Sept. 18 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C.
SourcesCatholic News AgencyACI PrensaNational Catholic RegisterCatholic Star Herald
- 20 discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
CatholicPhilly
Bill McCann, founder of Dancing Dots, joins Xavier Society for the Blind board. McCann is a parishioner of St. Isaac Jogues Parish in Wayne.
SourcesCatholicPhilly
- 26 discussEducationNew2h ago
CatholicPhilly
Michelle Durham will leave KYW Newsradio to teach at Little Flower HS. She will also work at the Klarich Center for Academic Excellence.
SourcesCatholicPhilly
- 27 discussLife & FamilyNew2h ago
Catholic Review
O.J. Brigance testified before lawmakers about the inherent dignity of his life. He was largely incapacitated by ALS. He spoke passionately about the value of every life.
SourcesCatholic Review
- 36 discussReligious OrdersNew3h ago
Sr. Bonifacia Sebastian Ngonyani, OSB celebrates 25 years of religious life.
Vatican News
Sr. Bonifacia Sebastian Ngonyani, OSB celebrates 25 years of religious life. She reflects on her journey and the call to religious life. The celebration was marked with prayer and gratitude.
SourcesVatican News
- 38 discussEducationNew3h ago
CatholicPhilly
The St. Raymond Nonnatus Foundation will host its annual Celebration Supper at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary on Dec. 12. The event will feature keynote speaker Fran Novak and the presentation of Family Life Awards.
SourcesCatholicPhilly
- 39 discussCultureNew3h ago
Figlie della Presentazione di Maria Santissima al Tempio
Figlie della Presentazione di Maria Santissima al Tempio publishes Lama Zopa Rinpoche's advice on happiness. Rinpoche explores why living beings create suffering. The teaching is drawn from a weekend seminar.
SourcesFiglie della Presentazione di Maria Santissima al Tempio
- 40 discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
CatholicPhilly
St. Bede Church in Holland, Bucks County, will host its annual Padre Pio Festival on Sept. 26-27. The festival will include a street procession, healing service, food, and a special Mass. The event celebrates St. Padre Pio.
SourcesCatholicPhilly
- 41 discussLiturgyNew3h ago
CatholicPhilly
St. Joachim Church in Philadelphia hosts Eucharistic adoration and live music on Aug. 29. The event begins with a healing Mass at 6 p.m.
SourcesCatholicPhilly
- 45 discussCultureNew3h ago
CatholicPhilly
Michael Vassallo publishes novel. The novel explores faith and healing in Philadelphia.
SourcesCatholicPhilly
- 46 discussCultureNew3h ago
The Fondazione Terra Santa brings cultural initiatives to the Rimini Meeting, focusing on Christian communities in the Middle East.
Vatican News
The Fondazione Terra Santa brings cultural initiatives to the Rimini Meeting, focusing on Christian communities in the Middle East. The event takes place from August 21 to 26. The initiatives aim to preserve hope and peace in the region despite war and suffering.
SourcesVatican News
- 48 discussVaticanNew4h ago
Pope Lev XIV. published an encyclical Magnifica humanitas, calling for the preservation of human dignity in the age of artificial intelligence.
Vatican News
Pope Lev XIV. published an encyclical Magnifica humanitas, calling for the preservation of human dignity in the age of artificial intelligence. Toni Potrebić, a priest, discusses non-violent communication in a series of episodes.
SourcesVatican News
- 53 discussVaticanNew4h ago
Pope Leo XIV expressed solidarity with the people of Indonesia after a recent earthquake.
Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV expressed solidarity with the people of Indonesia after a recent earthquake. The earthquake resulted in over 68 deaths and 213 injuries. Over 4,500 houses were destroyed, along with 122 health facilities, 252 schools, and 84 places of worship.
SourcesVatican News
- 55 discussBishopsNew5h ago
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle celebrated the 125th anniversary of the Catholic faith in Bougainville.
Agenzia Fides
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle celebrated the 125th anniversary of the Catholic faith in Bougainville. He presided over a Jubilee Mass at Our Lady of the Assumption Cathedral and conveyed the greetings and blessing of Pope Leo XIV. The celebration recalled the first Mass celebrated on August 7, 1901, by two missionary priests.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
- 56 discussChurch & StateNew5h ago
An earthquake hit Indonesia's Flores island, killing 70 and injuring over 1,000.
Vatican News
An earthquake hit Indonesia's Flores island, killing 70 and injuring over 1,000. Archbishop Paulus Budi Kleden notes the population's solidarity and the continuity of faith life. Pope Leo XIV has expressed condolences.
SourcesVatican News
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