Catholic News Headlines for Monday 8/18/2025

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Hundreds of Catholics traded in pews for beach chairs to celebrate the Feast of the Assumption during a seaside Mass in Breezy Point, Queens with Bishop Robert Brennan.

Currents News is looking at the first 100 days of Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate, highlighting his leadership, approachability, and connection with young people around the world.

Archaeologists have discovered that many residents returned to live in the ruins of Pompeii after the catastrophic 79 A.D. volcanic eruption, shedding new light on the ancient city’s history.