Catholic news for Friday, August 28

Pope Leo XIV sent a telegram for the victims of the floods in Nepal, which have caused over 490 deaths and 1400 missing persons. The Pope expressed his heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved and assured his spiritual closeness to those affected by the tragedy. Cardinal Pietro Parolin signed the telegram on behalf of the Pope.

SourcesHoly See Press OfficeVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

SourcesDiocese of KontumArchdiocese of HuêDiocese of PožegaDiocese of MilanoVatican News

SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic SpiritCatholic ReviewNational Catholic ReporterCatholic New YorkThe Catholic Sun

Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda is encouraging the faithful of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis and all community members to be 'beacons of light' as the one-year mark of a fatal shooting during an all-school Mass at Annunciation School and Church in Minneapolis approaches. The shooting occurred on August 27, 2025. Archbishop Hebda's message is a call to action for the community to come together and support one another.

SourcesArchdiocese of Saint Paul and MinneapolisThe Catholic SpiritDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendDiocese of ScrantonOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun

The Conferéncia Nacional dos Bispos do Brasil (CNBB) will promote a national collection on September 5 and 6 for the 19th National Eucharistic Congress. The event will take place in the Archdiocese of Goiânia from September 3 to 7, 2027. The collection aims to involve the entire people of God in the preparation for the Congress.

SourcesDiocese of FortalezaCNBBDiocese of Olinda e RecifeDiocese of CuritibaDiocese of MossoróDiocese of São José do Rio Preto

The Department of Justice said the FBI took minimal corrective action after a leaked memo discussed radical traditionalist Catholics. The memo was a grave failure of responsibility, the DOJ said. The FBI investigated an alleged link between violent extremists and radical-traditionalist Catholic ideology.

SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendAngelus NewsCatholic ReviewOSV NewsCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register

Pope Leo XIV has been included in Vanity Fair's annual Best Dressed list in the "the originals" category. This is the second time the pope has been named to the list. The pope's papal style has been noted for its unique blend of traditional and modern elements.

SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterACI AfricaKatholiek NieuwsbladDeonStacja7

California bishops are pushing for social media regulation as Meta pays billions after a youth safety lawsuit. A California bill would ban “addictive features” on social media for youth under the age of 16.

SourcesVatican NewsLa CroixGość NiedzielnyCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterACI Prensa

SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

SourcesVatican NewsL'Osservatore Romano

Pope Leo XIV warned that decisions affecting human life are increasingly being entrusted to machines. He called for ethical safeguards governing artificial intelligence and other digital technologies. The Pope said the rapid development of digital technology is a reality that directly affects people's way of life.

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Meta has agreed to pay $17.1 billion to settle a lawsuit over its social media platforms' impact on children. The company will also limit the use of Facebook and Instagram among minors.

SourcesNewsbookAlfa y OmegaLa CroixReligión en LibertadInfoCatólicaWięź

Pope Leo XIV has defended the liturgical reforms following the Second Vatican Council, saying they were necessary to encourage active participation by the faithful. The reforms promoted by the council are firmly rooted in the living tradition of the Church. The pope made the comments during his general audience at the Vatican on Aug. 26.

SourcesDiocese of EbebiyínACI DigitalCathNews AustraliaACI AfricaCatholic World Report

Pope Leo XIV encourages the International Institute of Administrative Sciences to continue research on humanizing digital technologies. He warns of the risk that humanity could become victim to its own inventions. The Pope emphasizes the need to prioritize the well-being of the human family over private interests.

SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of HallamL'Osservatore Romano

The Conferência Nacional dos Bispos do Brasil (CNBB) has launched a new website dedicated to the Synod on Synodality. The website will accompany the current phase of the synodal process, marked by the reception and implementation of the Final Document of the Synod in local churches. The new environment brings together documents, news, videos, formation and reflection content, synodal experiences, and materials for download.

SourcesCNBBDiocese of FortalezaDiocese of Olinda e RecifeACI DigitalCanção Nova

Pope Leo XIV has given assent to the election of Chorbishop Sharbel Maroun as Archbishop of the Maronite Archeparchy of Damascus. Chorbishop Maroun has served as pastor of St. Maron Maronite parish in Minneapolis for over 35 years. He succeeds Archbishop Samir Nassar.

SourcesArchdiocese of Saint Paul and MinneapolisThe Catholic SpiritCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register

SourcesCatholic ReviewThe Catholic RegisterOSV NewsThe Leaven

SourcesVatican NewsL'Osservatore Romano

Pope Leo XIV has urged Catholic legislators to promote policies that protect families from the dangers of artificial intelligence. The Pope made the remarks during an audience with Catholic legislators in Rome. The meeting was part of the 17th Annual Meeting of the International Network of Catholic Legislators.

SourcesArchdiocese of San AntonioACI AfricaThe Catholic LeaderCathNews Australia

Pope Leo XIV received French billionaire Bernard Arnault in private audience at Castel Gandolfo. The meeting comes a month before the Pope's trip to France. The Vatican confirmed the meeting took place on August 25. Arnault mentioned his group's contribution to the reconstruction of Notre-Dame de Paris.

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Pope Leo XIV received a delegation from the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul from the United States of America. The Pope thanked them for their devoted service and encouraged them to deepen their relationship with God. He also emphasized the importance of caring for the poor and vulnerable. The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul is a Catholic organization that provides direct assistance to people in need.

SourcesHoly See Press OfficeThe Holy SeeVatican News