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Thursday, August 6, 2026 · Ordinary Time, Week 18 · Green · updated 1m · Español · Italiano

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From the Holy See

Vatican News · Niedziela · Agenzia Fides · Agência Ecclesia
  1. 01
    Pope Leon XIV urges youth to build 'civilization of love'
    discussVaticanNew 1m ago
    2 sourcesVatican NewsNiedziela

    SourcesVatican NewsNiedziela

  2. 02
    Pontifical Mission Societies aid displaced Lebanese families
    discussCatholic Life19h ago

    Six years after the Beirut port explosion, the Pontifical Mission Societies continue to respond to the emergency facing newly displaced families in Lebanon.

    Agenzia Fides

    Six years after the Beirut port explosion, the Pontifical Mission Societies continue to respond to the emergency facing newly displaced families in Lebanon. Hundreds of thousands of people were displaced and homes were destroyed. Many families remain dependent on humanitarian assistance.

    SourcesAgenzia Fides

  3. 03
    Pope addresses Franciscan youth in Assisi
    discussVaticanNew 52m ago

    Pope Francis spoke to young Franciscans in Assisi, urging them to serve life in tragic scenarios of death.

    2 sourcesVatican NewsAgência Ecclesia

    Pope Francis spoke to young Franciscans in Assisi, urging them to serve life in tragic scenarios of death. He warned against enemies invented by fear and ignorance. The event was an international meeting of Franciscan youth.

    SourcesVatican NewsAgência Ecclesia

  4. 04
    CELAM, CLAR, Caritas launch 'Care Unites Us' campaign
    discussBishops19h ago

    The Latin American and Caribbean Network for the Culture of Care launched a continental campaign to promote a culture of care.

    Agenzia Fides

    The Latin American and Caribbean Network for the Culture of Care launched a continental campaign to promote a culture of care. The campaign aims to strengthen prevention, protection, and accompaniment within ecclesial communities. It was presented during a webinar with representatives from various countries.

    SourcesAgenzia Fides

  5. 05
    Pope Leo XIV urges youth to build civilization of love
    discussVaticanNew 50m ago
    Vatican News

    SourcesVatican News

  6. 06
    Gangs kill 20 in Gressier, Haiti
    discussChurch & State20h ago

    At least 20 people were killed by criminal gangs in Gressier, near Port-au-Prince.

    Agenzia Fides

    At least 20 people were killed by criminal gangs in Gressier, near Port-au-Prince. The gangs, including 'Viv Ansanm', attacked and burned victims. Authorities are criticized for inaction.

    SourcesAgenzia Fides

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The Church throughout the world

The five parts the Annuario Pontificio counts, and in each of them only publishers who speak from it: a bishops' conference, a diocese, a Catholic paper of that place. An agency reporting about a continent from another one is in the wire below, not here.

  1. Africa ACI Africa · The Southern Cross
    1. “Use abilities that God has given you”: Vatican Official Cautions Against Replacing Human Creativity with AI
    2. New Vocation Guide Launched to Help Foster Vocations
    3. Catholic Experts at SIGNIS Congress Call for Shared Responsibility to Protect Children from Digital Threats
  2. America Global Sisters Report · National Catholic Reporter
    1. German nun's legacy continues transforming the lives of disabled Indonesians
    2. Missionary roles reverse as Bangladeshi nun cares for elderly Catholic sisters in Italy
    3. Lawsuit seeks fossil fuel-free 401(k) plan on religious grounds
  3. Asia LiCAS News
    1. ‘Look, My Lady!’: New book celebrates transformative power of Catholic women in Thailand
    2. Asian faith leaders urge moral resistance to fossil fuel expansion
    3. WYD Seoul 2027 seeks global Catholic media network at SIGNIS congress in Rwanda
  4. Europe Angelus News · Archdiocese of Madre di Dio a Mosca · Vatican News
    1. Church celebrates Transfiguration
    2. Leon XIV meets youth in Asyżu
    3. Parish of Teis honors patron
  5. Oceania Catholic Outlook · The Southern Cross · The Catholic Weekly
    1. Making a Difference: The insanity of possessing nuclear weapons
    2. Saints and sinners aren’t made overnight
    3. Bishop Vincent Long mourns Fr Eugene Stockton's death

Thursday, August 6

21 stories · 6 corroborated
  1. 01
    Church celebrates Transfiguration
    discussLiturgy2h ago

    The Church commemorates the Transfiguration of Jesus.

    2 sourcesAngelus NewsArchdiocese of Madre di Dio a Mosca

    The Church commemorates the Transfiguration of Jesus. Jesus revealed his divinity to three disciples through a miraculous light. The feast is celebrated on August 6.

    SourcesAngelus NewsArchdiocese of Madre di Dio a Mosca

  2. 02
    Leon XIV meets youth in Asyżu
    discussVaticanNew 20m ago

    Leon XIV spoke to youth in Asyżu about rebuilding the Church.

    2 sourcesVatican NewsNiedziela

    Leon XIV spoke to youth in Asyżu about rebuilding the Church. He emphasized that every believer has a role in this process. The Pope also discussed reconciliation and evangelical radicalism.

    SourcesVatican NewsNiedziela

  3. 03
    Iran and Oman reach Hormuz Strait agreement
    discussChurch & StateNew 34m ago
    2 sourcesVatican NewsFamiglia Cristiana

    SourcesVatican NewsFamiglia Cristiana

  4. 04
    Catholic Church celebrates Transfiguration
    discussLiturgyNew 6m ago

    The Catholic Church celebrates the Transfiguration of Jesus.

    4 sourcesDiocese of Port of SpainArchdiocese of Naxos, Andros, Tinos, MykonosVatican News+1

    The Catholic Church celebrates the Transfiguration of Jesus. The feast commemorates the revelation of Jesus' divinity on a mountain. It is a reminder of Jesus' glory and a call to await heavenly glory.

    SourcesDiocese of Port of SpainArchdiocese of Naxos, Andros, Tinos, MykonosVatican NewsTK KBS

  5. 05
    Pope Leo XIV meets young people in Assisi
    discussVaticanNew 1h ago

    Pope Leo XIV met with young people in Assisi, Italy, as part of the 'Go!

    10 sourcesThe Holy SeeVatican News

    Pope Leo XIV met with young people in Assisi, Italy, as part of the 'Go! Franciscan Youth Meeting 2026'. He answered questions and urged them to be 'artisans of peace' and to live the Gospel with simplicity and fraternity. The meeting was part of the Pope's pastoral visit to Assisi, marking the 800th anniversary of Saint Francis' death.

    SourcesThe Holy SeeVatican News

  6. 06
    Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass in Assisi
    discussVaticanNew 1m ago

    Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass in Assisi on August 6.

    4 sourcesVatican NewsNiedzielaACI Stampa+1

    Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass in Assisi on August 6. He spoke to thousands of young people at the 'GO! Franciscan Youth Meeting 2026'. The Pope encouraged the youth to become new saints and instruments of peace. The event marked the 800th anniversary of the death of Saint Francis of Assisi.

    SourcesVatican NewsNiedzielaACI StampaFamiglia Cristiana

  7. 07
    19ª domenica T. O. – Anno A (9.8.2026) TF
    discussCatholic LifeNew 33m ago
    Missionari Comboniani del Cuore di Gesù

    SourcesMissionari Comboniani del Cuore di Gesù

  8. 08
    19ª domenica T. O. – Anno A (9.8.2026) GT
    discussCatholic LifeNew 53m ago
    Missionari Comboniani del Cuore di Gesù

    SourcesMissionari Comboniani del Cuore di Gesù

  9. 09
    Solidarietà alle famiglie di Spin Time
    discussCatholic LifeNew 1h ago
    Missionari Comboniani del Cuore di Gesù

    SourcesMissionari Comboniani del Cuore di Gesù

  10. 10
    ‘Look, My Lady!’: New book celebrates transformative power of Catholic women in Thailand
    discussCultureNew 1h ago
    LiCAS News

    SourcesLiCAS News

  11. 11
    Pope Leo XIV to visit Argentina
    discussVaticanNew 1h ago

    Pope Leo XIV's visit to Peru, Uruguay, and Argentina is confirmed for November.

    Vatican News

    Pope Leo XIV's visit to Peru, Uruguay, and Argentina is confirmed for November. Cardinal Angel Rossi comments on the visit.

    SourcesVatican News

  12. 12
    “Use abilities that God has given you”: Vatican Official Cautions Against Replacing Human Creativity with AI
    discussVaticanNew 1h ago
    ACI Africa

    SourcesACI Africa

  13. 13
    German nun's legacy continues transforming the lives of disabled Indonesians
    discussCatholic LifeNew 1h ago
    Global Sisters Report

    SourcesGlobal Sisters Report

  14. 14
    Missionary roles reverse as Bangladeshi nun cares for elderly Catholic sisters in Italy
    discussCatholic LifeNew 1h ago
    Global Sisters Report

    SourcesGlobal Sisters Report

  15. 15
    Lawsuit seeks fossil fuel-free 401(k) plan on religious grounds
    discussCatholic LifeNew 1h ago
    National Catholic Reporter

    SourcesNational Catholic Reporter

  16. 16
    The pope's words moved a Republican to challenge South Dakota's death penalty. The state is not ready.
    discussVaticanNew 1h ago
    National Catholic Reporter

    SourcesNational Catholic Reporter

  17. 17
    2 years after leaving religious life: Reflections on grace, marriage and clericalism
    discussReligious OrdersNew 1h ago
    National Catholic Reporter

    SourcesNational Catholic Reporter

  18. 18
    The quiet revolution at the Vatican
    discussVaticanNew 1h ago
    National Catholic Reporter

    SourcesNational Catholic Reporter

  19. 19
    Pope Leo XIV issues Magnifica humanitas
    discussVatican2h ago

    Pope Leo XIV's encyclical Magnifica humanitas emphasizes human dignity.

    Vatican News

    Pope Leo XIV's encyclical Magnifica humanitas emphasizes human dignity. It focuses on human personality and encourages hope for the future. The document discusses the role of humans in the era of artificial intelligence.

    SourcesVatican News

  20. 20
    Pope Leo XIV visits Santa Maria degli Angeli
    discussVatican2h ago

    Pope Leo XIV will meet with young people at Santa Maria degli Angeli.

    Vatican News

    Pope Leo XIV will meet with young people at Santa Maria degli Angeli. The basilica was built to protect the Porziuncola, where Francis understood his vocation.

    SourcesVatican News

  21. 21
    Vatican News publishes reflection on Santíssimo Salvador
    discussVaticanNew 1h ago

    Vatican News has published a reflection on the Santíssimo Salvador.

    Vatican NewsPerspective

    Vatican News has published a reflection on the Santíssimo Salvador. The article discusses the importance of faith and hope. It references the Vatican II Council.

    SourcesVatican News

Wednesday, August 5

36 stories · 7 corroborated
  1. 01
    Parish of Teis honors patron
    discussCatholic Life3h ago

    The Parish of Nuestra Señora de las Nieves in Teis celebrated its patron saint's day.

    2 sourcesDiocese of Tui-VigoDiocese of Sisak

    The Parish of Nuestra Señora de las Nieves in Teis celebrated its patron saint's day. The Diocese of Tui-Vigo and Diocese of Sisak reported on similar celebrations.

    SourcesDiocese of Tui-VigoDiocese of Sisak

  2. 02
    Making a Difference: The insanity of possessing nuclear weapons
    discussChurch & State6h ago
    3 sourcesCatholic OutlookThe Southern Cross

    SourcesCatholic OutlookThe Southern Cross

  3. 03
    SIGNIS Africa elects new board with majority women
    discussCatholic Life11h ago

    SIGNIS Africa has a new board of directors with a majority of women for the first time since 2001.

    2 sourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

    SIGNIS Africa has a new board of directors with a majority of women for the first time since 2001. Fr Fidele Mutabazi was elected President. The election took place in Kigali, Rwanda.

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

  4. 04
    Bishop Vincent Long mourns Fr Eugene Stockton's death
    discussDioceses9h ago

    Bishop Vincent Long OFM Conv and the Diocese of Parramatta mourn the death of Fr Eugene Stockton.

    2 sourcesCatholic Outlook

    Bishop Vincent Long OFM Conv and the Diocese of Parramatta mourn the death of Fr Eugene Stockton. Fr Stockton died peacefully on Wednesday 5 August 2026. He was known as the Blue Mountains Hermit.

    SourcesCatholic Outlook

  5. 05
    Archbishop García-Siller commemorates Texas flood tragedy
    discussCatholic Life11h ago

    Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller marks the anniversary of the Texas flood that killed over 130 people.

    3 sourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun

    Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller marks the anniversary of the Texas flood that killed over 130 people. The flood occurred in Kerrville, Texas, and affected a Christian summer camp. The Archbishop expressed compassion and closeness to those affected.

    SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun

  6. 06
    Archbishop Golka tells Knights convention
    discussCatholic Life11h ago

    Archbishop Golka spoke at the 144th Supreme Convention of the Knights of Columbus.

    3 sourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun

    Archbishop Golka spoke at the 144th Supreme Convention of the Knights of Columbus. He said Jesus is excited to show us who he is. Thousands of Knights gathered in Denver.

    SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun

  7. 07
    Archdiocese of Malta holds Mass & Rosary
    discussDioceses11h ago

    The Archdiocese of Malta invites to Mass and Rosary on 6th August 2026 at 9:30am.

    2 sourcesArchdiocese of MaltaKnisja Maltija

    The Archdiocese of Malta invites to Mass and Rosary on 6th August 2026 at 9:30am. The event includes prayer for Spiritual Communion.

    SourcesArchdiocese of MaltaKnisja Maltija

  8. 08
    Hearers of the Word: The Liturgy
    discussLiturgy3h ago
    The Irish Catholic

    SourcesThe Irish Catholic

  9. 09
    Irish Dominican Order’s ‘miraculous’ revival is also down to ‘great men’ – historian
    discussReligious Orders3h ago
    The Irish Catholic

    SourcesThe Irish Catholic

  10. 10
    Baroness O’Loan recalls murdered priest and asks for Holy See review of Catholic Church in China
    discussVatican3h ago
    The Irish Catholic

    SourcesThe Irish Catholic

  11. 11
    Cork procession centenary and St Carlo shrine feature on Nationwide
    discussBishops3h ago
    The Irish Catholic

    SourcesThe Irish Catholic

  12. 12
    Jubilees in Down and Connor: two priests thanked for saying ‘yes’ to God’s call
    discussBishops3h ago
    The Irish Catholic

    SourcesThe Irish Catholic

  13. 13
    Knock offers more than healing and miracles – rector
    discussBishops3h ago
    The Irish Catholic

    SourcesThe Irish Catholic

  14. 14
    Catholic Historical Society conference to reflect on Ireland’s places of worship
    discussBishops3h ago
    The Irish Catholic

    SourcesThe Irish Catholic

  15. 15
    Dublin Eucharistic procession to invite Catholics to ‘come home’
    discussLiturgy3h ago
    The Irish Catholic

    SourcesThe Irish Catholic

  16. 16
    Govt has forgotten their own words, say Priests Against Genocide
    discussChurch & State3h ago
    The Irish Catholic

    SourcesThe Irish Catholic

  17. 17
    New Dominican theology course for laity aims to help ‘re-evangelise Ireland’
    discussReligious Orders3h ago
    The Irish Catholic

    SourcesThe Irish Catholic

  18. 18
    Priest pays tribute to Comedian father and his faith
    discussDioceses3h ago
    The Irish Catholic

    SourcesThe Irish Catholic

  19. 19
    Questions of Faith: Should a priest do a Mass intention ‘for the people of the parish’ when there are more specific intentions waiting?
    discussDioceses3h ago
    The Irish Catholic

    SourcesThe Irish Catholic

  20. 20
    The road home: why Christians should read The Odyssey
    discussCulture3h ago
    The Irish Catholic

    SourcesThe Irish Catholic

  21. 21
    What love teaches us about God
    discussLife & Family3h ago
    The Irish Catholic

    SourcesThe Irish Catholic

  22. 22
    The coarsening of public debate and the rise of bad language
    discussCulture3h ago
    The Irish Catholic

    SourcesThe Irish Catholic

  23. 23
    Upbeat teen camaraderie at ‘Chemo Camp’
    discussCulture3h ago
    The Irish Catholic

    SourcesThe Irish Catholic

  24. 24
    Taking off the rose-coloured glasses
    discussDioceses3h ago
    The Irish Catholic

    SourcesThe Irish Catholic

  25. 25
    Pope names Peter Suphot Roeksujarit Bishop of Chiang Mai
    discussBishops4h ago
    Congregazione del Sacro Cuore di Gesù di Bétharram

    Pope Leone XIV has appointed Mons. Peter Suphot Roeksujarit as the fifth Bishop of Chiang Mai. The episcopal ordination took place. The theme of the episcopal consecration is 'L’amore unisca ogni cuore e ci faccia scoprire il vero amore nel Sacro Cuore di Nostro Signore Gesù Cristo'.

    SourcesCongregazione del Sacro Cuore di Gesù di Bétharram

  26. 26
    New Vocation Guide Launched to Help Foster Vocations
    discussCatholic Life4h ago
    The Southern Cross

    SourcesThe Southern Cross

  27. 27
    Pope Leo XIV issues enciclica Magnifica humanitas
    discussVatican5h ago
    Chierici Regolari Poveri della Madre di Dio delle Scuole Pie

    Pope Leo XIV's enciclica Magnifica humanitas addresses res novae. The Provincia Italiana dei Padri Scolopi reflects on the document.

    SourcesChierici Regolari Poveri della Madre di Dio delle Scuole Pie

  28. 28
    Unexpected Resonances: Mozi and the Encyclical ‘Fratelli Tutti’
    discussVatican4h ago
    La Civiltà Cattolica

    SourcesLa Civiltà Cattolica

  29. 29
    Marks of Respect Vary by Culture
    discussVatican4h ago
    Franciscan Media

    SourcesFranciscan Media

  30. 30
    Notre Dame report proposes 12 seminary reforms
    discussEducation6h ago
    The Catholic Spirit

    The University of Notre Dame released a report with 12 recommendations to improve seminarian formation. The report focuses on using psychological services and addressing special needs. It also supports chastity and celibacy.

    SourcesThe Catholic Spirit

  31. 31
    The spiritual vacuum facing Generation Z
    discussCatholic Life5h ago
    The Catholic Thing

    SourcesThe Catholic Thing

  32. 32
    The Transfiguration: Why Christ Gave His Disciples Beauty
    discussReligious Freedom5h ago
    The Catholic Thing

    SourcesThe Catholic Thing

  33. 33
    Saints and sinners aren’t made overnight
    discussCatholic Life7h ago
    The Catholic Weekly

    SourcesThe Catholic Weekly

  34. 34
    Jesuits recall Father Arrupe's Hiroshima visit
    discussReligious Orders8h ago
    Jesuits Global

    The Jesuits remember Father Arrupe's visit to Hiroshima. This year marks 81 years since the atomic bomb. Father Arrupe's visit is recalled.

    SourcesJesuits Global

  35. 35
    The Odyssey Is Proof That Old Things Still Matter—Maybe More Than Ever
    discussCatholic Life7h ago
    Catholic World Report

    SourcesCatholic World Report

  36. 36
    The World Is Sharing a Video of a Grieving Dolphin Mother — Here’s Why This Moment Matters to All of Us
    discussCatholic Life8h ago
    National Catholic Register

    SourcesNational Catholic Register

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