Catholic news for Wednesday, August 26

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Pope Leo XIV received a delegation from the Military Ordinariate for Portugal. The Pope extended his greetings to all members of the Army, Air Force, Navy, National Republican Guard, and Public Security Police in Portugal. He remembered the two young soldiers who lost their lives last Friday. The Ordinariate was established 60 years ago and received its first bishop 25 years ago.

SourcesThe Holy SeeHoly See Press Office

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Knights of Columbus Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly to the Vatican Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life. Kelly will join Vatican counterparts guiding the Church's work on family life, the laity, and the protection of the unborn worldwide. The appointment was made on Aug. 25.

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The Bishops of Peru launched the Friends of Leo volunteer group to assist pilgrims during Pope Leo XIV's visit to Peru from November 11-17, 2026. The group will bring together young people and laypeople from across the country. The 130th Ordinary Plenary Assembly of the Bishops of Peru concluded with the launch of the initiative.

SourcesDiocese of Bùi ChuVatican News

Cardinal Blase J. Cupich of Chicago reinstated Father Michael Pfleger to public ministry after an inquiry cleared him of abuse allegations. Father Pfleger is known for his social justice ministry. He was reinstated as pastor of St. Sabina Catholic Church.

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Venezuelan Archbishop Jesús González de Zárate says hope endures as the Church rebuilds from catastrophic quakes. The earthquakes left more than 6,000 dead. The archbishop is president of the Venezuelan bishops' conference.

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Baptisms in the Catholic Church in Ireland have fallen by almost a third since 2015. Just one Irish diocese saw any positive change. A new report shows the decline.

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Pope Leo XIV visited the 47th Meeting for Friendship among Peoples in Rimini, Italy. He emphasized the importance of friendship and dialogue in promoting peace. The meeting was organized by Comunione e Liberazione.

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Pope Lev XIV marked the 70th anniversary of the Jasna Góra vows. The vows were made by the Polish people in 1956. The anniversary was celebrated at Jasna Góra with a Mass presided over by Archbishop Wojciech Polak.

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The Meeting di Rimini features an exhibit on Lebanon, showcasing the country's beauty, wounds, and hope. The exhibit is part of the meeting's focus on the Middle East. Father Gabriel Romanelli and Father Francesco Ielpo spoke about the situation in Gaza and the Terra Santa.

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Abp Wojciech Polak led a Mass on the 70th anniversary of Jasnogórskie Śluby Narodu. The event was held on August 26. Abp Polak emphasized the importance of living according to the Gospel.

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Cardinal Matteo Zuppi presided at the Rimini Meeting, a gathering of friendship between nations. He celebrated a Mass and spoke about the importance of brotherhood in a world dominated by a culture of power. The Meeting is an annual event that aims to promote peace and understanding between different cultures and nations.

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Four leaders at Annunciation Church and School in Minneapolis help a wounded community heal. The community was wounded 1 year after a school shooting. Leaders guide the community towards peace.

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The Diocese of Pontoise and Diocese of Ełk are honoring Our Lady of Częstochowa with prayers and pilgrimages. Cardinal Dolan explains the feast day of Our Lady of Częstochowa, patroness of Poland.

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The Diocese of Bà Ria celebrated the feast of Saint Monica on August 27, 2026. The celebration included a holy mass and a gathering of the Hiền mẫu community. Saint Monica is the patron saint of the Hiền mẫu community.

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Amy Nash and her three children find healing and hope in the Sacred Heart of Jesus after the death of her husband and their father. The family copes with the loss after a battle with cancer. Amy Nash sits on her couch, waiting for her children to wake up.

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Jesuit Father Robert Spitzer has published a new study Bible that explores the relationship between science and faith. The Bible aims to help young Catholics who are leaving the Church due to perceived conflicts between science and faith. Father Spitzer hopes readers will recognize that science and reason are complementary to faith.

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Pope greets Polish pilgrims at Jasna Góra, where the Vows of Jasna Góra were renewed 70 years after the historic event of 1956. The Pope encouraged the pilgrims to be inspired by the program of moral renewal contained in the Vows. The Vows of Jasna Góra were written by Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński, Primate of Poland.

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Bishop Paolo Martinelli, Vicar Apostolic of Southern Arabia, speaks with Vatican News about Pope Leo XIV's appeals for peace. He emphasizes that war and weapons will never bring solutions, and that dialogue and patience are necessary for peace. The Middle East continues to endure war and tension.

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Pope Leo XIV has appointed Patrick E. Kelly, Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus, as a member of the Dicastery for the Laity, the Family, and Life. Kelly is the 14th Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus, a position he has held since March 1, 2021. He has a master's degree in theology and has served in various roles within the organization.

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Pope Leo XIV told recently-confirmed young people that the Holy Spirit is a light to let shine each day. He recalled that this week the Church commemorates Saints Augustine and Monica.

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Pope Leo XIV met with Lutheran bishops from Norway and encouraged all Christians to work together to promote peace and justice. He emphasized the importance of seeking communion and fostering peace in turbulent times.

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Pope Leo XIV sends greetings to participants in Italy's 76th National Liturgical Week. He urges the Church to recover the central place of the liturgy in Christian formation. The Pope emphasizes the importance of liturgy in nourishing faith, fraternity, and peace.

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Amy-Jill Levine, a Jewish biblical scholar, was elected president of the Catholic Biblical Association of America. She is the first non-Christian to hold the position. The election has sparked controversy due to her views on biblical interpretation.

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