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Tuesday, August 11, 2026 · Ordinary Time, Week 19 · Green · updated 22m · Español · Italiano
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Vatican News · Agenzia Fides · Vatican Observatory- 03 discussVatican1d ago
The Vatican Observatory created a large Active Region display for a solar eclipse event.
Vatican Observatory
The Vatican Observatory created a large Active Region display for a solar eclipse event. The display allowed people to see and touch its shapes.
SourcesVatican Observatory
- 05 discussEducation8h ago
Catholic schools in Latin America provide education, welcome, and spiritual accompaniment to children and young people.
Agenzia Fides
Catholic schools in Latin America provide education, welcome, and spiritual accompaniment to children and young people. They aim to promote human development and social transformation. The Latin American and Caribbean Episcopal Council highlights education as a tool for this transformation.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
- 06 discussCatholic Life5h ago
Galvácsy-Kovács Éva visits Őrsy László in New York.
Vatican News
Galvácsy-Kovács Éva visits Őrsy László in New York. She recalls his last days and connection to the Washington Hungarian community.
SourcesVatican News
The Church throughout the world
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Tuesday, August 11
57 stories · 17 corroborated- 01 discussLife & FamilyNew 1h ago
Pro-life groups urge Attorney General Todd Blanche to restrict mifepristone distribution by mail.
2 sources·Diocese of ScrantonThe Catholic Sun
Pro-life groups urge Attorney General Todd Blanche to restrict mifepristone distribution by mail. The groups reference Blanche's previous comments on reviewing the policy. The policy permits the shipment of mifepristone by mail.
- 02 discussVaticanNew 1h ago
Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass in Assisi with 2,500 young people.
2 sources·Diocese of ScrantonOrder of Preachers
Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass in Assisi with 2,500 young people. He urged them to become 'new saints'. The event was part of the Jubilee Year of St. Francis.
- 03 discussCatholic LifeNew 1h ago
Preparations are underway for World Youth Day 2027 in Seoul, South Korea.
3 sources·Diocese of ScrantonThe MonitorCatholic Herald
Preparations are underway for World Youth Day 2027 in Seoul, South Korea. The event is expected to take place from Aug. 3-8, 2027. Pope Leo XIV is expected to join young Catholics from around the world.
- 04 discussBishops2h ago
The Archdiocese of Curitiba celebrated the 100th birthday of Dom Pedro Antônio Marchetti Fedalto with a Mass of Thanksgiving.
2 sources·Diocese of CuritibaCanção Nova
The Archdiocese of Curitiba celebrated the 100th birthday of Dom Pedro Antônio Marchetti Fedalto with a Mass of Thanksgiving. The event took place at the Colégio Arquidiocesano Seminário São José. Dom Pedro Fedalto is the archbishop emeritus of Curitiba.
- 05 discussLife & FamilyNew 1h ago
The Catholic bishops of Massachusetts stated that eliminating legal restraints on late-term abortion is 'gravely immoral'.
6 sources·Angelus NewsDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendCatholic New York+3
The Catholic bishops of Massachusetts stated that eliminating legal restraints on late-term abortion is 'gravely immoral'. A new law allows physicians to perform abortions after 24 weeks if medically necessary. Massachusetts becomes the latest state with no abortion limits.
SourcesAngelus NewsDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendCatholic New YorkOSV NewsThe Catholic SunAmerica
- 06 discussDioceses2h ago
The Diocese of Bragança Paulista participated in the Regional Sul 1 meeting.
2 sources·Diocese of JanaúbaDiocese of Bragança Paulista
The Diocese of Bragança Paulista participated in the Regional Sul 1 meeting. The meeting was held on August 8. Diocese representatives attended the event.
- 07 discussBishopsNew 39m ago
2 sources·Diocese of VeniceThe Tablet
SourcesDiocese of VeniceThe Tablet
- 08 discussVatican5h ago
Pope Leo XIV will make a four-day apostolic journey to France from September 25-28.
4 sources·Diocese of NiceCathoBelLa Croix+1
Pope Leo XIV will make a four-day apostolic journey to France from September 25-28. He will visit Paris, Lourdes, and Metz, and meet with clergy abuse survivors. The trip is expected to cost up to 20 million euros.
- 09 discussVaticanNew 1h ago
Pope Leo XIV expressed deep sorrow for the victims of the earthquake in Colombia.
27 sources·Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV expressed deep sorrow for the victims of the earthquake in Colombia. He assured his prayers for the deceased and thanked rescue workers. The earthquake killed over 100 people and injured many more.
SourcesVatican News
- 10 discussCatholic Life7h ago
The Catholic Church celebrates the feast of St. Clare of Assisi on Aug.
2 sources·Catholic Star HeraldCatholic World Report
The Catholic Church celebrates the feast of St. Clare of Assisi on Aug. 11. She was the founder of the Poor Clares and a close friend of St. Francis of Assisi. Her life was marked by radical trust in God and profound Eucharistic devotion.
- 11 discussVatican6h ago
Pope Léon XIV will visit Maison Bakhita in Paris on September 26.
2 sources·Diocese of ChartresAleteia
Pope Léon XIV will visit Maison Bakhita in Paris on September 26. The event is part of his official visit to France. The Diocese of Chartres invites people to participate.
SourcesDiocese of ChartresAleteia
- 12 discussCultureNew 1h ago
Security issues with Anthropic and OpenAI prompt Catholic experts to call for greater human oversight of AI technology.
3 sources·Catholic ReviewDiocese of ScrantonThe Monitor
Security issues with Anthropic and OpenAI prompt Catholic experts to call for greater human oversight of AI technology. Recent breaches have raised concerns about the need for more control. Experts emphasize the importance of responsibility in AI development.
- 13 discussVatican2h ago
Pope Leo XIV called for an immediate ceasefire and humanitarian aid in Sudan.
3 sources·Catholic ReviewThe Catholic SpiritThe Monitor
Pope Leo XIV called for an immediate ceasefire and humanitarian aid in Sudan. He also prayed for victims in the Ukraine-Russia conflict. The conflict in Sudan is between state military and paramilitary forces.
- 14 discussVatican2h ago
Pope Leo XIV has appointed new members to the Council for the Economy.
15 sources·Konferencja Episkopatu PolskiCBCP NewsDiocese of Susa+3
Pope Leo XIV has appointed new members to the Council for the Economy. The appointees include Cardinals Grzegorz Ryś, Ladislav Nemet, Jean-Paul Vesco, and Roberto Repole. The Council has responsibilities for oversight of the administrative and financial activities of the Holy See's institutions.
SourcesKonferencja Episkopatu PolskiCBCP NewsDiocese of SusaDiocese of TorinoDiocese of AlbaOrder of Preachers
- 15 discussReligious Orders8h ago
Catholic Sisters are taking the lead in telling their own stories.
2 sources·Vatican NewsDiocese of Hallam
Catholic Sisters are taking the lead in telling their own stories. This is according to reports from Vatican News and the Diocese of Hallam.
- 16 discussDioceses8h ago
The 10th Eucharistic Congress of Segue-me will be held from August 21 to 23 at Paróquia Santíssima Trindade in Anápolis.
2 sources·Diocese of AnápolisDiocese of Ipameri
The 10th Eucharistic Congress of Segue-me will be held from August 21 to 23 at Paróquia Santíssima Trindade in Anápolis. The event is expected to gather around 1300 people. It will be the 10th edition of the congress.
- 17 discussReligious Orders2h ago
St. Clare of Assisi was a kindred spirit of St. Francis, living a life of poverty.
3 sources·Katholiek NieuwsbladOSV NewsThe Monitor
St. Clare of Assisi was a kindred spirit of St. Francis, living a life of poverty. She founded the Poor Clares, a religious order of women. Her feast day is celebrated.
- 18 discussCatholic LifeNew 34m ago
The Catholic Spirit
Pro-life activist Paul Vaughn shares his journey from evangelical to Catholic. He and his wife have 11 children.
SourcesThe Catholic Spirit
- 20 discussCatholic LifeNew 46m ago
OC Catholic
Devout workers operate rides, games and food booths at the OC Fair. They practice their faith while working.
SourcesOC Catholic
- 25 discussCatholic LifeNew 1h ago
Piccola Opera della Divina Provvidenza
The Biało-Żółta Grupa Pielgrzymkowa began its 40th pilgrimage to Jasną Górę. The group is part of the 389th Kaliska and 35th Diecezjalna Piesza Pielgrzymki. This year's pilgrimage is guided by the motto 'Budujcie mój Kościół'.
- 30 discussDioceses2h ago
Catholic Review
Archbishop William E. Lori has regrouped parishes in the Archdiocese of Baltimore into 8 regions. The change reflects parish mergers and boundary changes from the Seek the City to Come initiative. The new regions replace the previous 10.
SourcesCatholic Review
- 37 discussBishops3h ago
Catholic Review
Archbishop William E. Lori announces new clergy appointments. Appointments include pastor, associate pastors, deacons, and special ministry roles.
SourcesCatholic Review
- 43 discussEducation4h ago
CatholicPhilly
Archbishop Pérez requests prayers for Catholic school and religious education leaders. The prayers are ahead of the Archbishop’s Days for Educators on Aug. 25-27.
SourcesCatholicPhilly
- 46 discussChurch & State5h ago
The Catholic Spirit
The Minnesota Catholic Conference developed an elections resource guide. It is available on primary election day. The guide is for Minnesotans.
SourcesThe Catholic Spirit
- 47 discussCulture5h ago
Figlie della Presentazione di Maria Santissima al Tempio
Lama Zopa Rinpoche's book discusses the eight worldly dharmas and how to abandon negative minds. It deals with desire and attachment causing problems and suffering.
SourcesFiglie della Presentazione di Maria Santissima al Tempio
- 49 discussReligious Orders5h ago
Missionari Oblati di Maria Immacolata
The Superior General, Fr. Luis Ignacio ROIS ALONSO, and the Central Government have declared 2027 a Year of the Vow of Poverty. This declaration applies to the entire Congregation. The announcement was made by the Missionari Oblati di Maria Immacolata.
- 50 discussCatholic Life5h ago
CatholicPhilly
Reverend Bernard C. Farley, a retired priest, passed away on August 6, 2026. He was reported dead by CatholicPhilly.
SourcesCatholicPhilly
- 53 discussVatican5h ago
Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical, Magnifica humanitas, emphasizes preserving human dignity in the age of AI.
Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical, Magnifica humanitas, emphasizes preserving human dignity in the age of AI. It encourages non-violent communication. Father Toni Potrebić discusses this in a series of episodes.
SourcesVatican News
- 54 discussReligious Orders6h ago
Oblate di Nazareth
Therese Martin Blehar, SCN, died after a brief illness. She was 96 years old and a Sister of Charity of Nazareth. Visitation and funeral Mass will be held at St. Louise Convent Chapel.
SourcesOblate di Nazareth
- 57 discussVatican7h ago
All tickets for Pope Francis' evening prayer vigil at Stade de France were reserved within the first hour.
Vatican News
All tickets for Pope Francis' evening prayer vigil at Stade de France were reserved within the first hour. The event is scheduled for September 25. Pope Francis will meet with youth.
SourcesVatican News
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