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- Bishops mourn Polish pilgrims killed in Hungary after Medjugorje trip 18/08/2026The 12 pilgrims were returning from the Marian shrine at Medjugorje when their coach left the M3 motorway in eastern Hungary in the early hours of Sunday.
- Poland inaugurates Europe’s tallest statue of the Virgin Mary 17/08/2026Rising to a height of over 180 feet from ground level, the statue of Our Lady of Mercy exceeds in height the Christ the Redeemer statue in Brazil and the Christ the King statue in Poland.
- What is heaven? A priest who just turned 100 replies 17/08/2026Father Ricardo Bello Mato offers his reflections on heaven and his many years as a priest.
- Slovak bishops preach on Mary at 260th Nitra pilgrimage 17/08/2026Pilgrims have climbed the Calvary hill in Nitra since 1766; this year three bishops met them at the top.
- 10 things to know about San Marino ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s visit 17/08/2026The pontiff will visit one of the world’s smallest countries on Aug. 22. Here’s what to know about San Marino’s deep Catholic roots.