SourcesAgenzia Fides
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Agenzia Fides · Vatican News · Catholic News Agency · ACI Digital- 02 discussChurch & State17h ago
Pope Leo XIV expressed closeness to the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Central African Republic during his Angelus on Aug. 23.
6 sources·Vatican NewsCatholic News AgencyACI Digital+3
Pope Leo XIV expressed closeness to the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Central African Republic during his Angelus on Aug. 23. He remembered the victims of an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and of a deadly mining landslide in the Central African Republic.
SourcesVatican NewsCatholic News AgencyACI DigitalNational Catholic RegisterACI AfricaCatholic World Report
- 03 discussVaticanUpdated1h ago
Pope Leo XIV prayed the Angelus with the faithful and pilgrims gathered in Saint Peter's Square.
11 sources·19 reports·Holy See Press OfficeThe Holy SeeVatican News+2
Pope Leo XIV prayed the Angelus with the faithful and pilgrims gathered in Saint Peter's Square. He reflected on the Gospel passage, emphasizing the importance of a personal relationship with Jesus. The Pope encouraged the crowd to remain open to an authentic relationship with Christ, rather than retreating into their own convictions and religious certainties.
SourcesHoly See Press OfficeThe Holy SeeVatican NewsDiocese of SkopjeDiocese of Hallam
- 04 discussBishops20h ago
Pope Leo XIV visited San Marino on August 22.
18 sources·31 reports·Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV visited San Marino on August 22. He met with civil authorities and the local church community, emphasizing the importance of human dignity, freedom of conscience, and Christian education. The Pope encouraged the church to care for the most vulnerable and to promote peace and solidarity.
SourcesVatican News
- 05 discussVatican1d ago
Pope Léon XIV visited the Meeting for Friendship Among Peoples in Rimini, a gathering organized by Communion and Liberation.
2 sources·The Holy SeeLa Croix
Pope Léon XIV visited the Meeting for Friendship Among Peoples in Rimini, a gathering organized by Communion and Liberation. He was the first pope to attend the event since John Paul II in 1982. The visit was seen as a recognition of the movement and a confirmation of the reforms imposed by his predecessor.
SourcesThe Holy SeeLa Croix
- 06 discussChurch & State21h ago
Colombia and the US signed a security pact allowing US military operations in Colombia to combat drug trafficking.
Agenzia Fides
Colombia and the US signed a security pact allowing US military operations in Colombia to combat drug trafficking. The pact is part of a new chapter in defense cooperation between the two countries. The move has sparked controversy and institutional challenges.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
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Monday, August 24
9 stories · 1 corroborated- 03 discussBishopsNew32m ago
ACI Africa
Archbishop Salvatore Joseph Cordileone of the Catholic Archdiocese of San Francisco has urged 14 newly ordained priests in Nigeria to model their ministry on Christ's sacrificial love. He encouraged them to trust in God's grace and allow themselves to become instruments through whom God transforms his people. The ordination took place at the Sesugh Maria Pilgrimage Centre in Makurdi.
SourcesACI Africa
- 09 discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
Matters India
The All India Catholic Union has chosen a new leadership team. The organization seeks to expand its grassroots presence and strengthen youth. The new leadership will guide the organization for the next two years.
SourcesMatters India
Sunday, August 23
49 stories · 3 corroborated- 01 discussCatholic LifeUpdated3h ago
2 sources·Diocese of NovaraArchdiocese of Naxos, Andros, Tinos, Mykonos
- 02 discussLiturgy11h ago
Vice-President J.D. Vance attended a Traditional Latin Mass in Ohio with his family.
2 sources·InfoVaticanaRorate Caeli
Vice-President J.D. Vance attended a Traditional Latin Mass in Ohio with his family. He was spotted by Eric Sammons, director of Crisis Magazine. The mass was a Missa Cantata according to the traditional rite.
SourcesInfoVaticanaRorate Caeli
- 03 discussBishops13h ago
Bishop Januário Machaze Nhangumbe, who served the Catholic Church in Mozambique for nearly 64 years as a Priest and more than 51 years as a Bishop, has died at the age of 92.
2 sources·Archdiocese of BeiraACI Africa
Bishop Januário Machaze Nhangumbe, who served the Catholic Church in Mozambique for nearly 64 years as a Priest and more than 51 years as a Bishop, has died at the age of 92. He died at Maputo Central Hospital on Sunday, August 23, following an illness. The Archdiocese of Maputo announced his death with deep sorrow and grief.
- 04 discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
Agenzia SIR
Don Savino D’Amelio reflects on the 10-year anniversary of the earthquake in Centro Italia. He recalls the days of tragedy and solidarity. Today, his dream is Casa Futuro.
SourcesAgenzia SIR
- 05 discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
The Catholic Weekly
Pilgrims walked through Sydney's inner west streets. The Camino of St Joseph finished at St Mary's Cathedral. The pilgrimage started at St Patrick's Church Hill.
SourcesThe Catholic Weekly
- 09 discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
The Catholic Weekly
Seton Villa is celebrating 60 years of supporting people with intellectual disability. The organization helps them live with dignity, independence and choice.
SourcesThe Catholic Weekly
- 14 discussBishopsNew4h ago
LiCAS News
Cardinal Ferrão urges religious in Goa to deepen listening, discernment and presence. He wants to strengthen relationships within the Church’s mission.
SourcesLiCAS News
- 15 discussDiocesesNew4h ago
Catholic Outlook
The Diocese of Parramatta has published its weekly news update. The update includes news and events across the diocese and beyond.
SourcesCatholic Outlook
- 22 discussChurch & StateNew5h ago
LiCAS News
Gathering in Fukuoka linked Catholic social teaching with Japan’s Constitution. Participants urged to speak publicly against militarization.
SourcesLiCAS News
- 23 discussChurch & StateNew5h ago
Desde la Fe
García Harfuch meets with DEA. Cole calls García Harfuch "amigo" and thanks him for leadership, friendship and collaboration.
SourcesDesde la Fe
- 24 discussCatholic LifeNew5h ago
Magyar Kurír
Magyar Kurír publishes daily readings and thoughts on the saint of the day. Kovács Zoltán provides the readings.
SourcesMagyar Kurír
- 25 discussDiocesesNew5h ago
LiCAS News
The Diocese of Vinh warns Catholics against fake appeals after a church fire in Áng Sơn. Church officials urge Catholics to rely on verified diocesan channels.
SourcesLiCAS News
- 26 discussLife & Family6h ago
The Catholic Weekly
Quinlan says telehealth is not needed for voluntary assisted dying (VAD) access. A push to lift the Commonwealth ban on VAD consultations via telehealth aims to improve access for rural patients.
SourcesThe Catholic Weekly
- 27 discussCatholic Life7h ago
The Catholic Weekly
Vinnies warns Australians to watch for scams using AI to impersonate charities. The scams target people experiencing hardship.
SourcesThe Catholic Weekly
- 34 discussCatholic Life9h ago
The Texas Catholic
The Divine Strikers team, formed in 2022, consists of 11 young adults from the Iglesia de la Divina Misericordia in Mesquite. The team has strengthened bonds through soccer and faith. The team has 9 men and 2 women between 18 and 35 years old.
SourcesThe Texas Catholic
- 35 discussEducation9h ago
The Texas Catholic
Ana Barillas is the director of Santa Clara Academy. She changed her career path from mechanical engineering to teaching after serving in Sunday school classes. Barillas was raised in a Catholic home in southern Texas.
SourcesThe Texas Catholic
- 37 discussCulture6h ago
The Catholic Weekly·Perspective
Daniel Ang writes on artificial intelligence and human dignity in the Catholic Church. He questions what the church is willing to do with AI technology. The Catholic Weekly publishes his post.
SourcesThe Catholic Weekly
- 39 discussLiturgy10h ago
2 reports·Knisja Maltija
The Archdiocese of Malta publishes the Gospel of the day for 24th August. The Gospel is from John 1:45-51. The Archdiocese also provides the First Reading and Responsorial Psalm.
SourcesKnisja Maltija
- 40 discussCatholic Life10h ago
Matters India
5,000 people attended a peace rally in West Bengal. The rally was organized by Bangiya Christiya Pariseba. It followed attacks on the Christian community.
SourcesMatters India
- 41 discussReligious Orders10h ago
Vida Nueva
The Salesians have launched a new website, www.ceferinomisionero.com.ar, dedicated to the beato Ceferino Namuncurá. The website is interactive and a reference point.
SourcesVida Nueva
- 42 discussEducation10h ago
Catholic Outlook
St John Vianney’s Primary marks 40 years of faith, learning and community. The school has been supporting one another in faith for over 40 years.
SourcesCatholic Outlook
- 44 discussReligious Orders12h ago
Oblate di Nazareth
Oblate di Nazareth reports on the continuation of the ministry of Sister Paula Merrill and Sister Margaret Held in Holmes County, Mississippi. The ministry continues through the people and places of the county.
SourcesOblate di Nazareth
- 46 discussLife & Family11h ago
CathNews Australia
The Catholic sector welcomes Labor's decision to abandon a planned merger of Meals on Wheels and other programs into its aged care system. Over 800,000 older Australians will continue to receive these services at home. The decision affects the Catholic sector's provision of aged care services.
SourcesCathNews Australia
- 47 discussVatican11h ago
CathNews Australia
Pope Leo has issued an appeal against war, polarisation and social division. He urges believers to foster dialogue and friendship.
SourcesCathNews Australia
- 48 discussDioceses12h ago
CathNews Australia
The Canberra-Goulburn Archdiocese has ordained Don Mauro Salvador Gomez as a permanent deacon. The ordination took place at St Christopher’s Cathedral in Canberra. Deacon Gomez said “Let me serve you”.
SourcesCathNews Australia
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