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Pope prays for victims of Colombia earthquake and invokes spiritual strength
Posted on 08/11/2026 06:42 AM ()
In a telegram addressed to the president of the Colombian Bishops’ Conference, Pope Leo XIV expresses his sorrow over the powerful earthquake that struck the country on 10 August, leaving more than a hundred people dead and many others injured.
From Parish to Nation: CHARIS India's five-year fight for life
Posted on 08/11/2026 06:26 AM ()
Archbishop Francis Kalist, who initiated the March for Life, echoed a similar call to action, quoting Venerable Fulton Sheen's reminder that "it is up to you, the people" to save the Church and stand for life.
St. Clare of Assisi: Saint of the Day for Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Posted on 08/11/2026 06:00 AM (Catholic Online > Saint of the Day)
60th World Day of Peace theme: Disarming technology for peace
Posted on 08/11/2026 04:17 AM ()
The Dicastery for the Service of Integral Human Development announces the theme for the 60th World Day of Peace on January 1, 2027—“Disarming Technology, Serving Peace: Politics as Preventive Responsibility”.
Angola: Diocese of Viana prepares for annual pilgrimage to Mama Muxima Shrine
Posted on 08/11/2026 04:00 AM ()
A working group comprising officials of the Diocese of Viana and Angola’s Provincial Government of Icolo and Bengo have confirmed readiness to host this year's annual Marian pilgrimage scheduled for early September. The Shrine of Our Lady of Muxima (Mama Muxima) is located in Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Viana.
Sisters work to restore the dignity of female victims of exploitation
Posted on 08/11/2026 03:23 AM ()
The Missionaries of Mary Queen of Heaven (MQHM) have worked for three decades to rescue and rehabilitate women and girls affected by sex trafficking, prostitution, and child abuse in the Philippines. Founded in 1996 in the Archdiocese of Cebu, in the Philippines, they have rescued and rehabilitated hundreds of women and girls who survived sex trafficking, prostitution, and child abuse.
Colombian Bishops appeal for solidarity after devastating earthquake
Posted on 08/11/2026 02:39 AM ()
The powerful earthquake struck the west of the country and was felt across much of Colombia. The death toll so far stands at more than 130 confirmed fatalities, with nearly 600 people injured. Pereira is the city with the highest number of casualties, while in Manizales buildings, hospitals, schools and places of worship have been damaged. Six airports have been closed for safety inspections. Search and rescue operations are continuing.
Cardinal Bo of Myanmar: We are not alone in 'the storm'
Posted on 08/11/2026 01:46 AM ()
Cardinal Charles Maung Bo of Yangon, Myanmar, reminds the nation's faithful that despite the immense suffering they may be facing, they are not alone, for Christ is with them, and he urges young people of the embattled nation to be 'men and women of conscience.'
West Bank Christians feel ‘forgotten’ over settler violence
Posted on 08/10/2026 10:32 AM ()
Settler attacks have become a recurring reality in Taybeh, Palestine’s last remaining all-Christian village. Father Bashar Fawadleh, who has served as the Latin parish priest of Christ the Redeemer for the past five years, fears that local families will be forced to abandon their land.
Jordan begins preparations for 2,000-year anniversary of Jesus' baptism
Posted on 08/10/2026 09:33 AM ()
Ahead the 2,000th anniversary of Jesus’ baptism, civil and religious leaders come together in Jordan to begin preparations for the landmark event.