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The Catholic Church in India will celebrate Justice Sunday on August 23, a day for reflection, prayer, and raising awareness for social justice.
The Catholic Church in India will celebrate Justice Sunday on August 23, a day for reflection, prayer, and raising awareness for social justice. Archbishop Peter Machado and Cardinal Anthony Poola have issued statements calling for the promotion of social justice and the protection of the vulnerable. The day is an appeal to authorities and civil society to uphold constitutional principles of justice, equality, and secularism.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
Pope Léon XIV spoke at the Meeting for Friendship Among Peoples in Rimini.
Pope Léon XIV spoke at the Meeting for Friendship Among Peoples in Rimini. He called for authentic realism of mercy.
SourcesVatican Newscath.ch
Pope Leo XIV visited San Marino on August 22.
Pope Leo XIV visited San Marino on August 22. He met with civil authorities and the local church community. The Pope emphasized the importance of human dignity, freedom of conscience, and Christian education. He also encouraged the young to keep their hearts open to the infinite and not be afraid to make demanding choices.
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Brother Guy, the Pope’s astronomer, was a guest on The Mark Swartzberg show.
Brother Guy, the Pope’s astronomer, was a guest on The Mark Swartzberg show. He appeared on the show. The Vatican Observatory shared the episode.
SourcesVatican Observatory
Pope Leo XIV accepted the resignation of Fr. Andrzej Madej as Superior of the Mission sui iuris of Turkmenistan and appointed Fr. Paweł Janusz Kubiak as his successor.
Pope Leo XIV accepted the resignation of Fr. Andrzej Madej as Superior of the Mission sui iuris of Turkmenistan and appointed Fr. Paweł Janusz Kubiak as his successor. Fr. Kubiak has been serving as Superior of the house and Bursar of the Mission sui iuris of Turkmenistan since September 2023.
Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass in Rimini, concluding his one-day pastoral visit to San Marino and Rimini.
Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass in Rimini, concluding his one-day pastoral visit to San Marino and Rimini. He reminded the faithful that authority in the Church is service. Over 25,000 people attended the Mass.
SourcesVatican News
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The Archdiocese of Malta has posted the Sunday Mass for August 23, 2026, at 9:30am.
The Archdiocese of Malta has posted the Sunday Mass for August 23, 2026, at 9:30am. The Mass includes a prayer for spiritual communion. The archdiocese invites donations to carry out its mission.
SourcesKnisja MaltijaMagyar Kurír
Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass in Rimini, Italy, during his pastoral visit to the region.
Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass in Rimini, Italy, during his pastoral visit to the region. He praised the people of Romagna for their frankness and solidarity. The Pope also emphasized the importance of using economic and power means to promote the common good.
SourcesVatican News
Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass in Rimini, Italy.
Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass in Rimini, Italy. He praised the local people's frankness and solidarity. He emphasized the importance of economic and power means serving the community.
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Pope Leo XIV met with the poor and sick in Rimini, Italy.
Pope Leo XIV met with the poor and sick in Rimini, Italy. He encouraged them to let themselves be healed by Jesus and to walk together in community. The Pope also visited the cathedral, where he was greeted by the bishop and the Caritas community.
SourcesVatican News
Pope Leo XIV met with people who are sick, persons with disabilities and people living in poverty assisted by Caritas in the Rimini Cathedral.
Pope Leo XIV met with people who are sick, persons with disabilities and people living in poverty assisted by Caritas in the Rimini Cathedral. He reminded them of God's love for them. The Pope also visited the Meeting of Rimini, where he met with participants, volunteers, and guests.
SourcesVatican News
Pope Leo XIV spoke to young people in San Marino, urging them to open their hearts to God and find authentic freedom in Jesus Christ.
Pope Leo XIV spoke to young people in San Marino, urging them to open their hearts to God and find authentic freedom in Jesus Christ. He recalled the words of his predecessor Benedict XVI and encouraged the youth to follow their longings for beauty, goodness, and life. The pope also worshiped the Blessed Sacrament and venerated the relics of Saint Marinus at the Basilica of San Marino.
Blue Lou Marini presents Pope Leo XIV with Ray-Ban sunglasses at the Rimini Meeting.
Blue Lou Marini presents Pope Leo XIV with Ray-Ban sunglasses at the Rimini Meeting. Marini reflects on music and family. Marini is associated with 'The Blues Brothers'.
Pope Leo XIV spoke at the 47th Meeting for Friendship Among Peoples in Rimini, Italy.
Pope Leo XIV spoke at the 47th Meeting for Friendship Among Peoples in Rimini, Italy. He called for a change of direction and the rekindling of dreams and visions. The Pope emphasized the need to unmask unjust power relations that lead to poverty, inequality, war, and environmental disasters. He also urged young people to get involved.
SourcesVatican NewsAgência Ecclesia
Pope Leons XIV spoke at the 47th Meeting for Friendship among Peoples in Rimini, Italy.
Pope Leons XIV spoke at the 47th Meeting for Friendship among Peoples in Rimini, Italy. He emphasized the importance of love, mercy, and responsibility. The Pope also met with young people and encouraged them to live their lives with love and hope.
SourcesVatican News
Pope Leo XIV spoke to 60,000 people at the Meeting for Friendship Among Peoples in Rimini, Italy.
Pope Leo XIV spoke to 60,000 people at the Meeting for Friendship Among Peoples in Rimini, Italy. He encouraged young people to build a culture of love and communion. The Pope also celebrated Mass in the evening.
SourcesVatican NewsOpoka
Armenian Patriarch Minassian says persecution has strengthened Christian hope and identity.
Armenian Patriarch Minassian says persecution has strengthened Christian hope and identity. He finds strength in the hope and resilience of his forebears. The patriarch continues to live the faith according to their example.
Bishop Vlado Košić delivered a homily at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Bistrica.
Bishop Vlado Košić delivered a homily at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Bistrica. Fr. Enrique Salvo also gave a homily on August 22, 2026.
Pope León XIV celebrated Mass in Rimini, Italy, and met with the clergy in San Marino.
Pope León XIV celebrated Mass in Rimini, Italy, and met with the clergy in San Marino. He emphasized that all we are and have is a gift from God, and encouraged the faithful to be good administrators of these gifts. The Pope also visited with the sick, the disabled, and the poor, and praised those who care for them.
SourcesVatican NewsAlfa y OmegaAleteiaFamiglia CristianaACI Stampa
The Vatican confirmed to parents in the Archdiocese of Hamburg that the Vatican document "Male and Female He Created Them" remains the authoritative guide for sex education.
The Vatican confirmed to parents in the Archdiocese of Hamburg that the Vatican document "Male and Female He Created Them" remains the authoritative guide for sex education. The debate about sex ed guidelines for schools in the archdiocese continues. The Vatican letter addressed concerns from parents.
SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report
Pope Leo XIV visited Rimini, where he met with participants in the 47th Meeting for Friendship among Peoples.
Pope Leo XIV visited Rimini, where he met with participants in the 47th Meeting for Friendship among Peoples. He also visited the cathedral and met with the sick, disabled, and poor. The Pope emphasized the importance of love and mercy in his speeches.
SourcesThe Holy SeeVatican News
Bishop Robert Boxie shares his faith journey from practicing law to becoming the youngest U.S. bishop.
Bishop Robert Boxie shares his faith journey from practicing law to becoming the youngest U.S. bishop. He believes his appointment will help him better minister and evangelize young Catholics and the U.S. Black Catholic community.
SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report
Héctor Fabio Henao, delegate of Church-State relations of the Colombian Bishops' Conference, calls for continued support for communities affected by the earthquake. He made the call in an interview with Noticias Caracol.
SourcesVida Nueva
The Archdiocese of Malta publishes the Sunday Gospel for 23rd August. The Gospel is from Matthew 16:13-20. The readings of the day include Isaiah 22:19-23 and Romans 11:33-36.
SourcesKnisja Maltija
Lucio Adrián Ruiz, secretary of the Dicastrio para la Comunicación, says digital mission is not just about using technology. It involves relating to people and understanding their culture.
SourcesVida Nueva
Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass in Rimini on 22 August 2026.
Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass in Rimini on 22 August 2026. The event was recorded and published on YouTube.
SourcesVatican News
The Archdiocese of Toronto marked ShareLife’s 50th anniversary with a Mass at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica. Archbishop Frank Cardinal Leo celebrated the Mass. The theme of the Mass was gratitude.
SourcesThe Catholic Register
Pope Francis celebrated Mass at the port of Rimini, concluding his visit to San Marino and the Meeting. He invited people to rediscover rest as an encounter with oneself and God. He also called on the Church to live authority as service, and to use hospitality and charity as tools for peace and salvation.
SourcesFamiglia Cristiana
Sr. Mary O’Sullivan, OSU, died on Aug. 17, 2026. She spent decades as an educator, hospital chaplain, and justice advocate.
SourcesCatholic New York
Pope Leão XIV appealed for an end to violence against Palestinians during the Angelus.
Pope Leão XIV appealed for an end to violence against Palestinians during the Angelus. He also expressed solidarity with victims of a shipwreck in Lake Kariba, Zimbabwe.
SourcesVatican News
Pope León XIV celebrated Mass at the port of Rímini. Before Mass, he greeted dozens of disabled, elderly, sick and vulnerable people at the cathedral. He warned that vacations are not evasion, as if everyday life were a prison.
SourcesAlfa y Omega
The Erdélyi Ferences Rendtartomány celebrated its anniversary and two brothers made their vows, while one renewed theirs.
SourcesMagyar Kurír
Pope Leo XIV visits the cathedral in Rimini and meets with the sick, people with disabilities, and those in need.
Pope Leo XIV visits the cathedral in Rimini and meets with the sick, people with disabilities, and those in need. The local Caritas community is also present.
SourcesVatican News
A new documentary follows the story of Blessed Stanley Rother, the first American-born martyr. It releases nationwide August 25-27.
SourcesCatholic New York
Four artists exhibit at Palazzo Nerucci in Castel del Piano. The exhibition features painting, photography, and video installations. It runs from August 30 to September 20.
SourcesToscana Oggi
Pope Leo XIV met with people assisted by Caritas in Rimini.
Pope Leo XIV met with people assisted by Caritas in Rimini. The meeting took place on 22 August 2026.
SourcesVatican News
The Familia Adoratriz celebrated 100 years of presence in Bolivia with activities in Sucre. The event was held from August 17 to 19, 2026.
SourcesSuore Adoratrici Ancelle del S. Sacramento e della Carità
Bishop Roberto Campiotti visited scout camps in the Diocese of Volterra. He was accompanied by priests. The visits took place in Cetica and San Pellegrino in Alpe.
SourcesToscana Oggi
Franciscan priest Joaquim Cerqueira Gonçalves died at 96 years old in Lisboa. He died after a prolonged illness. His body is in a chapel of rest in a church.
SourcesAgência Ecclesia
Pope León XIV attended the Meeting of Rímini. He asked for pioneers to revive dreams. This is his first visit in 44 years.
SourcesAlfa y Omega
Sacred Heart Parish in Camden celebrated the 50th anniversary of Mother Teresa's visit. Hundreds of faithful gathered for the occasion. Father Vincent Guest, parish pastor, reflected on Mother Teresa's legacy during Mass.
SourcesCatholic Star Herald
Marcos Gómez, Xacobeo commissioner, says they will work for the Pope to be the most illustrious pilgrim in 2027. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining the essence of the Camino.
SourcesReligión Digital
The Pope's trip to Peru will conclude on 16 November, not 17. The government declared the visit of national interest. The Pope will visit Lima, Chiclayo, Cusco and Pucallpa.
SourcesReligión Digital
Cardinal Brislin joins African clergy in calling Israel's actions in Gaza genocide. African clergy condemn Israel's actions.
SourcesNational Catholic Reporter
The CNBB expressed support for the CFM, which requested the STF to conclude the trial on ADPF 1.141. The CNBB and CFM are discussing fetal assistance.
SourcesCanção Nova
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