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Saint of the day: Stephen of Hungary
2+ week, 5+ day ago (208+ words) Angelus News Saint of the day: Stephen of Hungary Before St. Stephen was born, his mother, the duchess Sarolt, had a vision of the original St. Stephen, the first martyr of the Church. He told her that she would have…...
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
2+ week, 5+ day ago (162+ words) Angelus News Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary August 15th is the feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. On this day, the Church recognizes that Mary was taken, body and soul, from this earth into Heaven. Venerable Pope…...
Australian Catholic bishop convicted of sex abuse charges against Aboriginal men
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (833+ words) An Australian district court found Bishop Christopher Saunders guilty of committing over a dozen counts of sexual abuse against three young Aboriginal men. According to Australian public broadcaster ABC, Bishop Saunders, 76, was convicted Aug. 13 of one count of sexual penetration…...
Number of migrants who died crossing the sea increased by up to 259%, UN report says
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (331+ words) A United Nations report published Aug. 12 found an increase in migrant deaths and missing migrants along two European routes during the first four months of 2026, as the Vatican and bishops continue to voice concerns about safety. The report, published by…...
Pope Leo says priests must show humility, respect for Mass rites
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (375+ words) Pope Leo XIV has emphasized the need for priests to remain faithful to the texts and instructions of the Mass and to receive the proper formation to celebrate the sacred liturgy with dignity. “It is vital that this respect ‘springs…...
Survivors of a Massachusetts cult are telling their stories
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (952+ words) The Community of Jesus (CoJ) was founded in 1958 by laywomen Cay Andersen and Judy Sorensen in Orleans, Massachusetts. It was originally formed as a prayer and Bible study group and was formally incorporated as a community under Massachusetts state law…...
Bishops, Catholic groups push for compassion in Medicaid work rules
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (576+ words) The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is calling for “compassion, simplicity, and access to care” to be reflected in the final rule that enforces work requirements for people who receive Medicaid benefits. The USCCB — along with the Catholic Health Association…...
Vatican rushes relief funds as Colombia quake death toll tops 265
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (471+ words) According to Vatican News, the financial contribution was sent through the Dicastery for the Service of Charity and will go to the dioceses affected by the 7.4 magnitude earthquake that struck the country Aug. 10. Further aid will come following discussions between…...
Even an atomic bomb could not destroy his radical forgiveness
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (738+ words) As dependable as the swallow’s returning to Capistrano in March, there will be more debate and revisionist history in August about the dropping of the two atomic bombs on Japan in World War II. I can neither add nor subtract…...
Saint of the day: Dulce of the Poor
2+ week, 5+ day ago (266+ words) St. Dulce of the Poor was born on May 26, 1914, in Salvador, Bahia, as Maria Rita de Souza Pontes. When she was 13, Maria’s aunt took her through the poor area of the city, and the young girl was deeply impacted by…...