Pope Leo XIV. spoke at the Angelus prayer in Castel Gandolfo. He gave an address.
SourcesL'Osservatore Romano
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L'Osservatore Romano · Vatican News · Agenzia Fides- 01 discussVaticanNew1h ago
Pope Leo XIV. spoke at the Angelus prayer in Castel Gandolfo.
L'Osservatore Romano
- 02 discussCultureNew1h ago
Leon XIV wyraził nadzieję, że sport stanie się przestrzenią budowania mostów między narodami i "proroctwem pokoju i braterstwa".
Vatican News
Leon XIV wyraził nadzieję, że sport stanie się przestrzenią budowania mostów między narodami i "proroctwem pokoju i braterstwa". Papieski telegram odczytano podczas Mszy św. Inaugurującej wydarzenie w katedrze św. Katalda. XX Igrzyska Śródziemnomorskie z udziałem ponad 4 tys. sportowców z 26 krajów oraz reprezentacji Athletica Vaticana rozpoczynają się dziś w Tarencie.
SourcesVatican News
- 03 discussReligious Orders18h ago
Father Robert Goessens, a Belgian missionary, died in Japan at 97.
Agenzia Fides
Father Robert Goessens, a Belgian missionary, died in Japan at 97. He was part of the first group of CICM missionaries to arrive in Ulaanbaatar in 1992. Goessens established the mission and worked in social services and child welfare.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
- 04 discussVaticanNew1h ago
Die Messe fand in der Pfarrkirche statt.
L'Osservatore Romano
Die Messe fand in der Pfarrkirche statt.
SourcesL'Osservatore Romano
- 05 discussChurch & StateNew2h ago
Centrafrique authorities closed the Zamboï gold mine after a deadly collapse.
Vatican News
Centrafrique authorities closed the Zamboï gold mine after a deadly collapse. The diocese of Bouar's vicar general, Marcello Bartolomei, criticized the exploitation of gold as "really irresponsible". The collapse occurred on August 18 and caused several dozen deaths.
SourcesVatican News
- 06 discussChurch & State19h ago
Ecuador has declared three days of national mourning for the death of intelligence chief Michele Sensi-Contugi, who died in a helicopter crash in Kenya.
Agenzia Fides
Ecuador has declared three days of national mourning for the death of intelligence chief Michele Sensi-Contugi, who died in a helicopter crash in Kenya. Sensi-Contugi was one of President Daniel Noboa's closest aides and had headed the National Intelligence Center since January 2024. The crash also killed his wife and five other people.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
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56 stories · 7 corroborated- 01 discussEducationNew1h ago
The Vatican has reaffirmed its teaching on sex education in response to concerns from parents in Hamburg.
2 sources·ZENIT News Agency
The Vatican has reaffirmed its teaching on sex education in response to concerns from parents in Hamburg. The Dicastery for Culture and Education clarified that the Church's position remains the same as set out in its 2019 document. Parents in Hamburg had demanded a change in the Archdiocese of Hamburg's framework for sex education.
SourcesZENIT News Agency
- 03 discussLiturgy6h ago
Pope Leo XIV spoke about the importance of sacred music in his General Audience catechesis.
6 sources·Archdiocese of San FranciscoThe Catholic LeaderKTO+3
Pope Leo XIV spoke about the importance of sacred music in his General Audience catechesis. He emphasized that music in the liturgy should be dignified and reflect the mystery being celebrated. The Pope also highlighted the value of Gregorian chant, the organ, and silence in the liturgy.
SourcesArchdiocese of San FranciscoThe Catholic LeaderKTOZENIT News AgencyRorate CaeliReligión en Libertad
- 04 discussLiturgy8h ago
The Archdiocese of Malta announces a Mass & Rosary on 21st August 2026, 9:30am.
3 sources·4 reports·Knisja MaltijaDiocese of Orvieto–TodiKTO
The Archdiocese of Malta announces a Mass & Rosary on 21st August 2026, 9:30am. The Diocese of Orvieto–Todi announces a Pontifical Mass on 15th August 2026. KTO broadcasts a Rosary from Lourdes on 20th August 2026.
- 05 discussLife & Family8h ago
Heidi Overton, Trump's FDA appointee, has criticized the FDA's chemical abortion policies.
2 sources·Catholic News AgencyCatholic World Report
Heidi Overton, Trump's FDA appointee, has criticized the FDA's chemical abortion policies. She may change them. Trump made the appointment.
- 06 discussEducationUpdated2h ago
A Jewish scholar has been elected to lead the Catholic Biblical Association.
2 sources·ACI PrensaThe Catholic Thing
A Jewish scholar has been elected to lead the Catholic Biblical Association. The group offers consultation to the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
SourcesACI PrensaThe Catholic Thing
- 07 discussReligious Freedom9h ago
An Arizona court has ruled that confession must include a desire for reconciliation to qualify for clergy-penitent privilege.
3 sources·Diocese of Fort Wayne-South BendOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun
An Arizona court has ruled that confession must include a desire for reconciliation to qualify for clergy-penitent privilege. The ruling could impact how courts view priest-penitent privilege in the future. The case did not involve Catholic clergy.
SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun
- 09 discussVaticanNew1h ago
Er spricht über das liturgische Jahr.
L'Osservatore Romano
Er spricht über das liturgische Jahr.
SourcesL'Osservatore Romano
- 10 discussBishopsNew1h ago
Církev.cz
Bishop Vojtěch Cikrle celebrated his 80th birthday and 50 years of priesthood at Petrovská katedrála. He was joined by several bishops, including Mons. Pavel Konzbul, Mons. Josef Nuzík, Mons. Jan Graubner, Mons. Antonín Basler, and Mons. Josef Kajnek.
SourcesCírkev.cz
- 11 discussReligious OrdersNew1h ago
Istituto Cavanis Congregazione delle Scuole di Carità
The publication is the third Incontro Cavanis.
SourcesIstituto Cavanis Congregazione delle Scuole di Carità
- 27 discussEducationNew2h ago
LiCAS News
Tripathi says Catholic schools must strengthen relationships and community support. Tripathi urges schools to build bridges through listening.
SourcesLiCAS News
- 40 discussVaticanNew3h ago
DOMRADIO.DE
Ludwig Kröger, also known as Don Lodovico, serves as one of 24 priests in St. Peter's Basilica. He has experienced a life-changing journey.
SourcesDOMRADIO.DE
- 41 discussChurch & StateNew3h ago
DOMRADIO.DE
Critics question the party's constitutional reforms.
SourcesDOMRADIO.DE
- 42 discussBishopsNew3h ago
The Record
Vatican correspondents spoke to Perth clergy. They brought four papacies of reporting experience. The event was held in Perth.
SourcesThe Record
- 43 discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
The Catholic Weekly
Our Lady of Victories Parish at Horsley Park will celebrate its annual feast day on Sunday 13 September with prayer, a procession and festivities for the whole family.
SourcesThe Catholic Weekly
- 44 discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
ACI Prensa
Pino Cannavo was ordained a deacon in an ICU in Italy. He is still in the hospital and people are praying for his recovery.
SourcesACI Prensa
- 46 discussCanon LawNew5h ago
The Southern Cross
Archbishop Patrick O’Regan signs the 2026 Synod agreement. The agreement will become canon law. The Synod first came into the public spotlight over 14 months ago.
SourcesThe Southern Cross
- 48 discussReligious FreedomNew5h ago
National Catholic Register
The UK has barred Finnish Christian MP Päivi Räsänen from entering the country. Räsänen is a Christian Democrat MP. The UK cited her views on sexuality.
SourcesNational Catholic Register
- 49 discussChurch & State6h ago
The Catholic Weekly
Some Sydney Catholics have joined a campaign against plans for a major data centre in Lane Cove West. They argue that new digital infrastructure should not come at the expense of the local community.
SourcesThe Catholic Weekly
- 53 discussCulture7h ago
Catholic Star Herald
Eric Robinson, a Carolina Hurricanes left winger, returned to South Jersey with the Stanley Cup. He met with a 12-year-old hockey player, Anthony Grant. Grant said Robinson inspires him to work harder.
SourcesCatholic Star Herald
- 54 discussCatholic Life7h ago
Desde la Fe
Santa Rosa de Lima is celebrated on August 23 and 30. The Universal Church and Peruvian tradition maintain two dates for the saint.
SourcesDesde la Fe
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