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  • [ August 22, 2026 ] At friendship meeting in Italy, Pope Leo calls for fraternity: ‘Love is the law of life’ News Briefs
  • [ August 22, 2026 ] In San Marino, Pope Leo XIV tells young people: ‘We only find authentic freedom in Jesus Christ’ News Briefs
  • [ August 22, 2026 ] Pope Leo XIV visits San Marino, the oldest republic in the world and a ‘laboratory’ of good policies News Briefs
  • [ August 22, 2026 ] Armenian Patriarch Minassian: Persecution has strengthened Christian hope and identity News Briefs
  • [ August 22, 2026 ] Debate about sex ed guidelines for schools in German archdiocese continues after Vatican letter News Briefs

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Earthquake in Peru: statue of Mary untouched as church roof caves in

July 20, 2026 Walter Sánchez Silva 0

The walls of the colonial era church are still standing, but the roof collapsed into the nave. The parish priest estimated restoring the church will cost $2 million. […]

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Ferrán Torres, the Catholic forward who won the World Cup for Spain

July 19, 2026 Walter Sánchez Silva 2

Torres stands out for his Catholic faith within the Spanish national team, alongside coach Luis de la Fuente. […]

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Bishops of Peru pray for victims of earthquake that leaves at least 5 dead

July 19, 2026 Walter Sánchez Silva 0

“We express our spiritual closeness to all those affected, to those who have lost their homes, and to those generously participating in rescue, care, and relief efforts,” said Bishop Carlos García. […]

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Society of St. Pius X appeals to Vatican against schism decree

July 13, 2026 Walter Sánchez Silva 3

The society filed its appeal with the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith on July 11, arguing that under canon law the move suspends the recent excommunication decree. […]

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Nicaraguan bishop: Irrationality and cruelty are tragic characteristics of the dictatorship

July 10, 2026 Walter Sánchez Silva 0

Silvio Báez, the exiled auxiliary bishop of Managua, decried the persecution of the Church in Nicaragua but also expressed his hope that change is possible, placing his trust in Jesus Christ. […]

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Nicaraguan priest: ‘We sustain the people’s faith from the catacombs of prudence’

July 7, 2026 Walter Sánchez Silva 1

While it may appear that the Church in Nicaragua is buckling under pressure, it is holding out within the limits of what it can do and its silence should not be misinterpreted. […]

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Nicaraguan dictatorship detains Bishop Abelardo Mata again

July 2, 2026 Walter Sánchez Silva 0

Mata was detained on June 29, released the same day, and as of June 30 reportedly is under house arrest. At a June 28 Mass he asked for prayers for the persecuted Church, triggering retaliation. […]

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Nicaraguan police arrest 80-year-old bishop being treated at a medical clinic

June 30, 2026 Walter Sánchez Silva 1

In retaliation for asking for prayers for the persecuted Church at a Mass he celebrated, the bishop was held for several hours by police, part of an ongoing campaign of harassment of clergy. […]

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Pope Leo XIV dismisses schismatic Spanish priest

June 28, 2026 Walter Sánchez Silva 5

In 2024, the priest’s obstinacy had previously led his bishop, José Ignacio Munilla, to remove him from any office or position within the diocese. […]

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Choir sets the Parable of the Prodigal Son to Gregorian chant

June 26, 2026 Walter Sánchez Silva 0

Three siblings dramatize the story of the prodigal son in a video accompanied by melodious Gregorian Chant with the hope of reaching today’s prodigals with the saving mercy of God. […]

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