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Aug. 27 Memorial of St. Monica, Memorial
Today the Church celebrates the Memorial of St. Monica (333-387) was born in Tagaste, northern Africa and died in Ostia, near Rome. Monica was a Christian, but her husband Patricius […]
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Pope Leo XIV offers prayers, spiritual closeness to victims of devastating Nepal floods
Pope Leo XIV has offered prayers and condolences to the victims of major floods along the Nepal-China border that have claimed several hundred lives so far. The flooding disaster was […]
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Conference in Rome to explore how communicators can build trust in Catholic journalism
A communications conference in Rome in 2027 will explore how Catholic journalists and media professionals can help foster a climate of trust. The convocation for “Nurturing Unity Through Communication” will […]
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Aug. 26 Wednesday of the Twenty-First Week in Ordinary Time, Weekday
Some areas celebrate the feast of Our Lady of Częstochowa. According to tradition, the icon of Jasna Góra was painted by Luke the Evangelist on a tabletop built by Jesus […]
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Music for the Mystical Doctor
For “his knowledge in sacred matters, so widely celebrated.”
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Pope Leo XIV makes ‘Best Dressed’ list: Here’s the meaning behind his papal garments
For the second time during Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate, the Holy Father has been included in a top fashion magazine’s list for “best dressed.” Vanity Fair released its annual Best […]
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Vatican official in Russia: War in Ukraine must end, but not through military means
During his visit to Russia, Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, the Vatican secretary for relations with states and international organizations, reaffirmed the Holy Seeʼs position that the conflict with Ukraine “cannot […]
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All Saints’ Day Prayer
🙏 All Saints’ Day Prayer Almighty and ever-living God,We thank You for the glorious company of all the Saints—those known and unknown—who have gone before us in faith and now […]
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Aug. 25 Tuesday of the Twenty-First Week in Ordinary Time; Opt Mem of St. Louis of France; Opt Mem of St. Joseph Calasanz, Priest, Opt. Mem.
Today the universal calendar has two Optional Memorials: