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New British ambassador to Holy See meets with Pope

Tammy Sandhu is taking up her first role as ambassador at a time when Catholicism is gaining renewed visibility in her nation. Copy linkArchive article On Friday 28 August 2026, Pope Leo XIV received the new Ambassador of the United Kingdom of Great …

Rest for a Priest is not a Luxury but a Necessity for Mental Health: Nigerian Vatican Official

The Archbishop said the Gospel accounts show that Jesus’ decision to withdraw was connected both to grief and to the demands of ministry.  He said that St.Matthew presents the withdrawal after Jesus receives news of John the Baptist’s death, while Mark and …

Cardinal Arinze: A treasure of the church

Opinion By Valentine Obienyem I have not only closely watched many Catholic prelates, both in Nigeria and across the world, over the years; I have also studied some of them. One Cardinal who has always stood out to me is Francis Cardinal Arinze. His life, …

The Pope is not a Communist

I’m sorry to admit that some of my fellow Americans, who also happen to be Catholics of a conservative hue, are known to make comments on social media in which their ignorance is matched by their vehemence. One such was the claim that Pope Leo – and …

First woman rector of a shrine: Witnessing to the Gospel through listening

At the Rimini Meeting, we spoke with Anna Medeossi, who has been entrusted with the care of Notre-Dame de Santa Cruz in Oran, Algeria, about her story of encounter, faith, and listening. By Eugenio Murrali and Andrea Tornielli - Rimini Anna Medeossi has a …

Pope to Rimini Meeting: Our identity as God’s children unites us

During his visit to the Rimini Meeting of Friendships Among Peoples, Pope Leo XIV urges the participants to always love the Church, and commends young people who with their love for Christ and the Church, attract others to the faith. By Deborah Castellano …

St. Vincent de Paul: Patron of Catholic charities

Feast day: Sept. 27 On Sept. 27, the Catholic Church remembers St. Vincent de Paul, the 17th century French priest known as the patron of Catholic charities for his apostolic work among the poor and marginalized. During a September 2010 Angelus address, …

Cardinal Sarah condemns Latin Mass restrictions: ‘Destructive to the Church’

News Cardinal Sarah said that the Church ‘cannot wage war’ on Catholics who prefer the Latin Mass, calling it ‘a short-sighted and entirely ideological attitude, therefore not pastoral and not Christian.’ (LifeSiteNews) — Cardinal Robert Sarah said that …

Algeria’s Cardinal Vesco Among Pope Leo XIV’s Appointees to Vatican Council Overseeing Holy See Finances

He was ordained a Priest in June 2001 and moved to Algeria the following year. He later served as Vicar General of the Catholic Diocese of Oran, its Diocesan bursar and Superior of the Dominican community in Tlemcen. In January 2011, he was elected …

Nigerian bishop warns Church is losing ‘moral authority’ in Europe

A Nigerian diocesan bishop has warned that the “moral authority” of the Church in Europe has been undermined by the “embrace of secular power”. Missionaries were once sent from Europe to Africa, but now the relationship is a two-way street with African …

Pope Tawadros II Visit Puts Jordan’s Baptism Site in Global Christian Spotlight

CAIRO — A meeting between His Holiness Pope Tawadros II and Jordan’s Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Dr. Emad Hejazin, has placed one of Christianity’s most sacred landscapes at the center of renewed efforts to position Jordan as a major international …

Pope's former private secretary to appear at Literary Festival

The former private secretary to both Pope Benedict the Sixteenth and Pope Francis will be taking part in this year’s Literary Festival. The Most Reverend Alfred Xuereb, who is now the Apostolic Nuncio to Morocco, will present his book 'My Days with …

Air France to Transport Pope Leo During State Visit to France

Pope Leo XIV will fly Air France when he visits the carrier's home country in September. The airline said it will dedicate an Airbus A321 to carry Leo, his delegation of cardinals, and accredited journalists to locations within France and then back to …

‘The fullness of the church is expressed by the unity of East and West together’

The Catholic Church includes far more than the Latin rite — that is, the church as it developed in the West, and Catholics in the Archdiocese of Chicago can become acquainted with many of their Eastern-rite neighbors. Indeed, several other churches that …

Air France to fly Pope Leo XIV during first visit to France in September

Air France will transport Pope Leo XIV during his first official visit to France, scheduled from 25 to 28 September 2026, continuing the airline’s long tradition of operating special flights for pontiffs. An Airbus A321 will be dedicated to the papal …

Filipinos are the unusual Catholic majority in Asia 

Copy linkArchive article As Filipinos, it’s easy to overlook that Catholicism is a tiny minority in Asia.  While Catholics make up around 80% of the Philippine population, they account for only 3% of Asia’s population. In other words, while nearly every …

Pius laws, works of art, and money for nothing

Happy Friday friends, And a very happy feast of St. Pius X to all who celebrate. Well, to all of you who celebrate who aren’t in schism — those of you who are should repent and submit to the pope. It is interesting that the Society of St. Pius X has …

The “Rimini Meeting” Leo visits today: What is it?

This annual event is not directed only to Catholics. Instead it aims to show how people can dialogue on the major themes of contemporary culture. Copy linkArchive article Pope Leo XIV’s visit to the Rimini Meeting on August 22, 2026, marked the second time …

A Withdrawal of Recognition That Changes Nothing

Three weeks before the eighteenth anniversary of Russia’s military invasion of Georgia in August 2008, the Government of Nauru withdrew its recognition of Abkhazia and Tskhinvali Region/South Ossetia and severed diplomatic relations with both. Tbilisi …

Bible with Life Invites Churches to Use Its Blessing Songs in Member Care

Pastors and small-group leaders can create personalized Scripture songs for members facing illness, loss, or milestones, at no cost to the church. NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, August 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bible with Life is inviting churches …

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13,200 Pounds of Rice To Be Distributed to Families in North and South Carolina

Local mosques and community partners join Zakat Foundation of America's effort to ease grocery burden for underserved and refugee families amid rising costs DURHAM, NC, UNITED STATES, August 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Zakat Foundation of …

Chicago Christian Band Out of the Whirlwind Releases New Inspirational Single 'Until Jesus Taught Me to Love'

CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, August 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Chicago-based Christian band Out of the Whirlwind has released its latest single, “Until Jesus Taught Me to Love,” an upbeat, inspirational track written by the band’s keyboard …

Bible with Life Keeps Grief Blessing Songs Private by Default

Songs created for sympathy, grief, healing and comfort are never shown publicly or used in promotion, a protection families should not have to request. NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, August 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bible with Life has set a …

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Bharat Gaurav Gathering in Mumbai Connects Community, Service and Celebration Of Lokmanya Tilak’s Legacy

Community members gathered in Kandivali West, Mumbai, for a Bharat Gaurav programme connecting Hiten Bhuta’s birthday with Lokmanya Tilak’s legacy. MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, August 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global Kapol Vikas Trust …

Universal Oneness Brings over 200 Organizations Together to Celebrate 'One Family, Many Traditions'

On the auspicious weekend of Raksha Bandhan, AHEAD brings communities together to celebrate culture, connection and shared humanity. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On August 29, AHEAD (American Hindus for …

Cyndi Scott Announces the Release of Secrets of the Soil

A deeply personal memoir exploring emotional abuse, codependency, and spiritual perseverance through a story of resilience, healing, and hope. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cyndi Scott announces the …

CATCH UP BEFORE THE PREMIERE: HOW TO BINGE SEASON 1 OF DUPONT INVESTIGATIONS BEFORE SEPTEMBER 1

Nocturne Hall shares a scene from Season 1 and a quick guide to ‘The Scourge from Carthage’ ahead of the ‘Flight of the Fallen’ premiere WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With Season 2 of Dupont Investigations …

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Pray Focus Locks Instagram and Tiktok Until You Pray, Now on iOS and Android

The app helps you to build a real prayer habit and spend less time scrolling on social media by blocking your distracting apps on a daily basis. BERLIN, BERLIN, GERMANY, August 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Most people reach for their phone to check …

National Black Church Initiative Supports Community Benefit Agreements for Data Center Development

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Black Church Initiative (NBCI), a coalition of 150,000 African American and Latino faith communities comprising 27.7 million members, supports the development of data …

COGIC Charities Sends $50,000 in Emergency Disaster Relief to Indiana Jurisdictions Following Devastating August Storms

Funds will support churches, families, and residents recovering from severe storms and prolonged power outages across Northwest and Central Indiana MEMPHIS, TN, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- COGIC Charities, the benevolent arm …

No Streaks, No Badges: Bible with Life Designs Devotions Against the Feed

The platform's daily verse email and 30-day prayer challenge are deliberately small: one message, one passage, no gamification and no guilt mechanics. NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Devotional apps have learned …

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Global Vikas Trust Dedicates Railway Police Facility at Borivali Station on Hiten Bhuta’s 55th Birthday

The July 23 program provided 38 lockers, computers and workplace furniture to support Railway Police personnel at Borivali Station. MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, August 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global Vikas Trust is highlighting a public- …

iQIBLA to Make a Debut at LEAP 2026, Unveiling New Product Strategy and Innovations Across Three Major Product Lines

RIYADH, RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, August 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Muslim-first tech brand iQIBLA has announced that it will participate in the LEAP 2026 Tech Expo, held from August 31 to September 3, 2026, at the RECC Malham Exhibition Center in Riyadh …

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