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St. Maximilian Kolbe: martyr of supreme sacrifice of life
The Polish priest was killed by the Nazis with a lethal injection on August 14, 80 years ago. The Catholic Church declared Kolbe Blessed in 1971 and canonized him as a martyr in 1982.
Pope prays for peace in Afghanistan and appeals for solidarity with Haiti
At the conclusion of the Angelus on the Solemnity of the Assumption, Pope Francis prays for dialogue and peace in Afghanistan and the victims in Haiti's earthquake, appealing for global solidarity to reach them.
The fascinating history of the feast of Mary’s Assumption
On Aug. 15, Catholics around the world mark the Feast of the Assumption of Mary, commemorating the end of her earthly life and assumption into Heaven.
Pope Francis on Assumption feast: ‘Humility is the way that leads to heaven’
On the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Pope Francis gave a reminder that God exalts those who humble themselves.
Barnabite missionary appeal: “Pray, pray, pray for Afghanistan”
After conquering the main cities of Afghanistan, the Taliban are now just a few kilometers from the capital Kabul.
Ecumenical Prayer for the Reunification of two Koreas on 15 August
The World Council of Churches (WCC) is inviting its member Churches and all people of good will to observe the annual Sunday of Prayer for the Peaceful Reunification of the Korean Peninsula on 15 August.