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Wednesday, August 12, 2026 · Ordinary Time, Week 19 · Green · updated 1m · Español · Italiano

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Vatican News · DOMRADIO.DE · Agenzia Fides · Angelus News
  1. 01
    Cardinal Matteo Zuppi pledges aid to Colombia earthquake victims
    discussChurch & StateNew 50m ago
    2 sourcesVatican NewsDOMRADIO.DE

    SourcesVatican NewsDOMRADIO.DE

  2. 02
    Nigerian forces free 2 hostages from St. Joseph's Church
    discussReligious Freedom20h ago

    Seminarian Lawrence Igbo and lay faithful Emmanuel Onwudi were released after an operation by security forces.

    2 sourcesVatican NewsAgenzia Fides

    Seminarian Lawrence Igbo and lay faithful Emmanuel Onwudi were released after an operation by security forces. The operation resulted in the arrest of three suspected bandits and the recovery of ransom money. Four AK-47 rifles and ammunition were also recovered.

    SourcesVatican NewsAgenzia Fides

  3. 03
    Pope comments on liturgical year
    discussVaticanNew 51m ago
    Vatican News

    SourcesVatican News

  4. 04
    Two attacks in Tripolitania and Cyrenaica raise tensions
    discussReligious Freedom20h ago
    Agenzia Fides

    SourcesAgenzia Fides

  5. 05
    Vatican News marks Assumption of Virgin Mary
    discussCatholic LifeNew 1h ago

    The Assumption of the Virgin Mary is a significant feast day in the Catholic Church.

    4 sourcesAngelus NewsVatican NewsDiocese of Tokyo 東京+1

    The Assumption of the Virgin Mary is a significant feast day in the Catholic Church. It is celebrated on August 15th and is associated with various pilgrimages in Slovakia. The feast day is also marked by liturgical readings and reflections.

    SourcesAngelus NewsVatican NewsDiocese of Tokyo 東京TK KBS

  6. 06
    Catholic Schools aid Latin America's vulnerable
    discussEducation20h 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

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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 Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference · The Southern Cross
    1. Pastoral Letter on the 2026 Municipal Elections
    2. SACBC bishops call for renewal ahead of 2026 elections
    3. SACBC urges voting in South Africa local elections
  2. America Global Sisters Report · The Texas Catholic
    1. Assembly speakers discuss key role of nuns in an unstable media environment
    2. Thousands in Denver venerate St. Margaret Mary Alacoque relics
    3. What India can teach us amid an energy crisis
  3. Asia LiCAS News · Matters India
    1. PNG government urged to act on sorcery violence as public demand grows
    2. Philosophical prescription for the ego-virus
    3. Dalit Christians, Muslims hold prayer protest
  4. Europe Agenzia SIR · Archdiocese of Malta · Knisja Maltija
    1. Pope Leone XIV permits Sunday Mass for workers
    2. Interdiocesan Commission welcomes Malta planning reform
    3. NASA observes solar eclipse from 12th-century church in Spain
  5. Oceania The Catholic Weekly · Catholic Outlook
    1. Catholic Weekly advises parents of older kids
    2. Catholic Weekly moves Walk with Christ to November
    3. The Importance of Being a Burden

Wednesday, August 12

26 stories · 6 corroborated
  1. 01
    Interdiocesan Commission welcomes Malta planning reform
    discussChurch & StateNew 1h ago

    The Interdiocesan Commission for the Promotion of Integral Human Development welcomes Malta's planning appeals reform.

    2 sourcesArchdiocese of MaltaKnisja Maltija

    The Interdiocesan Commission for the Promotion of Integral Human Development welcomes Malta's planning appeals reform. The Commission calls for more effective enforcement and greater accountability. The reform is a step towards a fairer planning system.

    SourcesArchdiocese of MaltaKnisja Maltija

  2. 02
    NASA observes solar eclipse from 12th-century church in Spain
    discussCultureNew 45m ago

    NASA is observing the total solar eclipse from a 12th-century church in Spain.

    3 sourcesVida NuevaTK KBSGość Niedzielny

    NASA is observing the total solar eclipse from a 12th-century church in Spain. The event has drawn many tourists, filling hotels in the area. The eclipse will be visible over Spain on August 12.

    SourcesVida NuevaTK KBSGość Niedzielny

  3. 03
    Pfarrer Andreas Falow experiences crowded Mallorca during solar eclipse
    discussCultureNew 1h ago

    Pfarrer Andreas Falow of the German-speaking Catholic community in Palma is astonished by the large number of people on Mallorca due to the total solar eclipse.

    2 sourcesLa CroixDOMRADIO.DE

    Pfarrer Andreas Falow of the German-speaking Catholic community in Palma is astonished by the large number of people on Mallorca due to the total solar eclipse. The island is a prime location for viewing the eclipse. A quiz is available to test knowledge about solar eclipses.

    SourcesLa CroixDOMRADIO.DE

  4. 04
    Diocese of Bà Ria celebrates St. Clare
    discussReligious OrdersNew 36m ago
    3 sourcesDiocese of Bà RiaDiocese of CastellanetaDiocese of Sohag

    SourcesDiocese of Bà RiaDiocese of CastellanetaDiocese of Sohag

  5. 05
    CELAM expresses solidarity with Colombia
    discussChurch & StateNew 1h ago

    CELAM and churches in Uruguay and Bolivia express solidarity with Colombia after an earthquake.

    3 sourcesDiocese of MeloApostolic Vicariate of CamiriVatican News

    CELAM and churches in Uruguay and Bolivia express solidarity with Colombia after an earthquake. They offer prayers and support to the affected communities.

    SourcesDiocese of MeloApostolic Vicariate of CamiriVatican News

  6. 06
    Archdiocese of Malta holds Mass & Rosary
    discussDiocesesNew 50m ago

    The Archdiocese of Malta is holding a Mass and Rosary on August 12th, 2026, at 9:30am.

    3 sourcesArchdiocese of MaltaKnisja MaltijaThe Southern Cross

    The Archdiocese of Malta is holding a Mass and Rosary on August 12th, 2026, at 9:30am. The event includes prayer for spiritual communion. Mass readings are available online.

    SourcesArchdiocese of MaltaKnisja MaltijaThe Southern Cross

  7. 07
    Pastoral Letter on the 2026 Municipal Elections
    discussCatholic LifeNew 12m ago
    Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference

    SourcesSouthern African Catholic Bishops' Conference

  8. 08
    SACBC bishops call for renewal ahead of 2026 elections
    discussBishopsNew 20m ago
    Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference

    The Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference calls for renewal of the common good. This is ahead of the 2026 municipal elections. The bishops made this call through an official statement.

    SourcesSouthern African Catholic Bishops' Conference

  9. 09
    Pope Leone XIV permits Sunday Mass for workers
    discussVaticanNew 23m ago
    Agenzia SIR

    Pope Leone XIV discusses the liturgical year and permits Sunday Mass for those who cannot abstain from work. He spoke at a general audience in the Vatican Basilica about the Constitution Sacrosanctum Concilium of Vatican II.

    SourcesAgenzia SIR

  10. 10
    PNG government urged to act on sorcery violence as public demand grows
    discussReligious FreedomNew 25m ago
    LiCAS News

    SourcesLiCAS News

  11. 11
    Pope to visit Argentina
    discussVaticanNew 1h ago

    Pope Leo XIV will visit Argentina in November 2026.

    Vatican News

    Pope Leo XIV will visit Argentina in November 2026. Archbishop Marcelo Colombo expressed joy at the news. The visit is expected to bring a message of peace.

    SourcesVatican News

  12. 12
    Vandals scatter consecrated hosts in grass
    discussCatholic LifeNew 1h ago
    Niedziela

    Consecrated hosts were scattered in the grass at San Giorgio in Conca church in Montalbano, Italy. The incident occurred at a church belonging to the Santa Maria di Nazareth parish. The act has caused distress to the community.

    SourcesNiedziela

  13. 13
    SACBC urges voting in South Africa local elections
    discussChurch & StateNew 1h ago
    The Southern Cross

    The Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference issued a pastoral message on local government elections. The elections are on November 4. SACBC encourages participation.

    SourcesThe Southern Cross

  14. 14
    What’s UP? – Dreaming Together
    discussCatholic LifeNew 1h ago
    Focolare Movement

    SourcesFocolare Movement

  15. 15
    Assembly speakers discuss key role of nuns in an unstable media environment
    discussCatholic LifeNew 1h ago
    Global Sisters Report

    SourcesGlobal Sisters Report

  16. 16
    Thousands in Denver venerate St. Margaret Mary Alacoque relics
    discussDiocesesNew 1h ago
    Global Sisters Report

    SourcesGlobal Sisters Report

  17. 17
    What India can teach us amid an energy crisis
    discussCatholic LifeNew 1h ago
    Global Sisters Report

    SourcesGlobal Sisters Report

  18. 18
    Organization helps Catholic executives live faith in workplace
    discussCultureNew 1h ago
    The Texas Catholic

    SourcesThe Texas Catholic

  19. 19
    Beyond saying no: The church’s answer to assisted suicide
    discussCatholic LifeNew 1h ago
    National Catholic Reporter

    SourcesNational Catholic Reporter

  20. 20
    Amy-Jill Levine elected first Jewish president of Catholic Biblical Association
    discussChurch & StateNew 1h ago
    National Catholic Reporter

    SourcesNational Catholic Reporter

  21. 21
    Four women honoured with St Catherine of Siena Appreciation Awards
    discussEducationNew 1h ago
    The Southern Cross

    SourcesThe Southern Cross

  22. 22
    Thuja Schulte teaches in Valencia
    discussCatholic Life2h ago
    Suore di S. Maria Maddalena Postel

    Thuja Schulte, a young woman from Hoppecke, teaches a class in Valencia. She begins each day with a 10-minute warm-up training. Schulte is working far from home.

    SourcesSuore di S. Maria Maddalena Postel

  23. 23
    12 Agosto – Nascita di Santa Luisa de Marillac
    discussCatholic Life2h ago
    Congregazione della Missione

    SourcesCongregazione della Missione

  24. 24
    Skrzyszowska wins silver in 100m hurdles
    discussCulture2h ago
    Niedziela

    Pia Skrzyszowska took silver in the 100m hurdles at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham. Nadine Visser won gold, Laeticia Bapte took bronze.

    SourcesNiedziela

  25. 25
    Bishop Cyril Vasiľ leads 100km pilgrimage
    discussReligious Orders2h ago
    TK KBS

    Košický eparchiálny biskup Cyril Vasiľ embarked on a 100km pilgrimage from Prešov to Klokočov. The pilgrimage is connected with prayer, sacrifice, and spiritual preparation for a feast on August 15th.

    SourcesTK KBS

  26. 26
    What’s a synod and how does it work?
    discussCatholic Life2h ago
    The Catholic Sun

    SourcesThe Catholic Sun

Tuesday, August 11

31 stories · 5 corroborated
  1. 01
    Paróquia São José do Avahy celebrates Fathers' Day
    discussCatholic Life6h ago

    Paróquia São José do Avahy in Itaperuna held Sunday celebrations honoring fathers.

    2 sourcesDiocese of CamposDiocese of Palmeira dos Índios

    Paróquia São José do Avahy in Itaperuna held Sunday celebrations honoring fathers. The parish also opened its Family Week. Masses were presided by Pe. Luiz Carlos Reis and Pe. Luiz Felipe.

    SourcesDiocese of CamposDiocese of Palmeira dos Índios

  2. 02
    Philippine bishops require Creation Day observance
    discussBishops6h ago

    Philippine bishops urge Catholics to deepen ecological conversion.

    2 sourcesCBCP NewsLiCAS News

    Philippine bishops urge Catholics to deepen ecological conversion. Creation Day is celebrated on the first Sunday of September.

    SourcesCBCP NewsLiCAS News

  3. 03
    Catholics face lengthy marriage nullity process
    discussCanon Law10h ago

    Many Catholics find the marriage nullity process bureaucratic and emotionally exhausting.

    2 sourcesCatholic Outlook

    Many Catholics find the marriage nullity process bureaucratic and emotionally exhausting. The process is also financially prohibitive. It causes trauma for those involved.

    SourcesCatholic Outlook

  4. 04
    Diocese of Hong Kong announces Father Benedict Chao's death at 108
    discussReligious Orders9h ago

    The Diocese of Hong Kong announced the death of Trappist Father Benedict Chao, the world's oldest Trappist monk.

    3 sourcesThe Catholic WeeklyThe Catholic SunOSV News

    The Diocese of Hong Kong announced the death of Trappist Father Benedict Chao, the world's oldest Trappist monk. He was 108 years old. The Diocese of Hong Kong made the announcement.

    SourcesThe Catholic WeeklyThe Catholic SunOSV News

  5. 05
    Archdiocese of Ancona-Osimo comments on Gospel
    discussLiturgy5h ago

    The Archdiocese of Ancona-Osimo and other dioceses comment on the Gospel of Matthew 18:15-20.

    6 sourcesDiocese of AsunciónArchdiocese of MaltaKnisja Maltija+3

    The Archdiocese of Ancona-Osimo and other dioceses comment on the Gospel of Matthew 18:15-20. The Gospel reading is about Jesus' teaching on resolving conflicts between brothers. The readings of the day include Ezekiel 9:1-7 and Psalm 112.

    SourcesDiocese of AsunciónArchdiocese of MaltaKnisja MaltijaDiocese of Ancona–OsimoMagyar KurírLa Croix

  6. 06
    Peru Bishops welcome Pope Leo XIV's November visit
    discussVatican2h ago

    Pope Leo XIV will visit Peru from November 11 to 17.

    Vatican News

    Pope Leo XIV will visit Peru from November 11 to 17. The Peruvian Church receives the news with great joy. The visit offers an opportunity to strengthen unity, peace, and hope.

    SourcesVatican News

  7. 07
    Viana diocese plans pilgrimage to Mamã Muxima sanctuary
    discussDioceses2h ago

    A working group confirmed plans for an annual Marian pilgrimage to Mamã Muxima sanctuary.

    Vatican News

    A working group confirmed plans for an annual Marian pilgrimage to Mamã Muxima sanctuary. The sanctuary was visited by Pope Leon XIV in April 2026. The pilgrimage is scheduled for early September.

    SourcesVatican News

  8. 08
    Ian Borg converts Mater Dei offices to 2 new wards
    discussLife & Family3h ago
    Newsbook

    Two office spaces at Mater Dei Hospital have been transformed into fully equipped medical wards. Minister of Health Ian Borg announced this on Facebook.

    SourcesNewsbook

  9. 09
    Abp Kleden urges humble Gospel proclamation
    discussBishops4h ago

    Abp Paul Budi Kleden SVD emphasizes the importance of humble Gospel proclamation in Asia.

    Vatican News

    Abp Paul Budi Kleden SVD emphasizes the importance of humble Gospel proclamation in Asia. He highlights the need to listen to the marginalized and build bridges. The archbishop identifies the ecological crisis as a major challenge for the continent.

    SourcesVatican News

  10. 10
    La Asunción de María es triunfo, gloria y promesa para la Iglesia
    discussCatholic Life3h ago
    The Monitor

    SourcesThe Monitor

  11. 11
    Bishop Mário Spaki comments on Matthew 18:1-5,10,12-14
    discussBishops2h ago

    Bishop Mário Spaki of Paranavaí comments on the Gospel of Matthew.

    Vatican NewsPerspective

    Bishop Mário Spaki of Paranavaí comments on the Gospel of Matthew. He reflects on Matthew 18:1-5,10,12-14.

    SourcesVatican News

  12. 12
    Léon XIV visits Lourdes
    discussVatican5h ago
    La Croix

    Léon XIV arrives in Lourdes on September 26 and departs on September 28. The city expects 150,000 people. Lourdes has hosted two visits by Jean-Paul II and one by Benoît XVI.

    SourcesLa Croix

  13. 13
    Keep Silence and Hear
    discussVatican4h ago
    First Things

    SourcesFirst Things

  14. 14
    Admitting Gross Historical Injustices
    discussCatholic Life4h ago
    Franciscan Media

    SourcesFranciscan Media

  15. 15
    La Croix reports on Ehpad care
    discussCatholic Life5h ago
    La Croix

    La Croix visits two Ehpad, one with Humanitude label, one with Montessori approach. Both focus on respecting elderly individuals.

    SourcesLa Croix

  16. 16
    Catholic Weekly advises parents of older kids
    discussCatholic Life5h ago
    The Catholic Weekly

    The Catholic Weekly reminds parents that they can still positively impact their older kids. The article encourages ongoing involvement. It appeared in The Catholic Weekly.

    SourcesThe Catholic Weekly

  17. 17
    Mary’s Assumption is triumph, glory and promise for the Church
    discussBishops5h ago
    The Monitor

    SourcesThe Monitor

  18. 18
    Philosophical prescription for the ego-virus
    discussEducation5h ago
    Matters India

    SourcesMatters India

  19. 19
    Dalit Christians, Muslims hold prayer protest
    discussLife & Family5h ago
    Matters India

    Dalit Christians and Muslims in India observed a National Day of Prayer and Protest. They demand Scheduled Caste status extension. The protest was held on August 10.

    SourcesMatters India

  20. 20
    Catholic Weekly moves Walk with Christ to November
    discussCatholic Life6h ago
    The Catholic Weekly

    The Catholic Weekly's annual Eucharistic procession will shift to November. The event is part of the lead-up to Eucharist28. The change is effective this year.

    SourcesThe Catholic Weekly

  21. 21
    Catholic doctrine being replaced by communist ideology in China
    discussVatican5h ago
    The Catholic Thing

    SourcesThe Catholic Thing

  22. 22
    Is the Petrine ministry in decline?
    discussCatholic Life5h ago
    The Catholic Thing

    SourcesThe Catholic Thing

  23. 23
    Pittsburgh diocese to end celebration of Traditional Latin Mass
    discussVatican5h ago
    The Catholic Thing

    SourcesThe Catholic Thing

  24. 24
    Still Falls the Rain
    discussCatholic Life5h ago
    The Catholic Thing

    SourcesThe Catholic Thing

  25. 25
    Myanmar Jesuit promotes Buddhist Waso for peace
    discussCatholic Life5h ago
    LiCAS News

    A Jesuit leader says shared spiritual practices during Waso can deepen interreligious understanding and support reconciliation efforts across Myanmar. This can bridge the gap between different religious groups. The leader aims to promote peace through this initiative.

    SourcesLiCAS News

  26. 26
    The Powerlessness of Power
    discussCatholic Life5h ago
    The Catholic Thing

    SourcesThe Catholic Thing

  27. 27
    Bischof Gerhard Feige warns of AfD government
    discussBishops6h ago
    DOMRADIO.DE

    Bischof Gerhard Feige speaks against AfD in podcast. He discusses difficult debates and past meetings with AfD candidate. Feige warns of AfD government in Sachsen-Anhalt.

    SourcesDOMRADIO.DE

  28. 28
    Catholic Review reports on Ryan meet-ups
    discussCulture7h ago
    Catholic Review

    The Catholic Review reports on record-breaking gatherings of people named Ryan. These events celebrate shared names.

    SourcesCatholic Review

  29. 29
    The Importance of Being a Burden
    discussCatholic Life8h ago
    Catholic Outlook

    SourcesCatholic Outlook

  30. 30
    Priest calms parishioners during shootout near church in Sinaloa, Mexico
    discussCatholic Life9h ago
    ACI Prensa

    A priest calmed parishioners during a shootout that interrupted Sunday Mass at a parish in Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico. The incident occurred near the church. No further details are given.

    SourcesACI Prensa

  31. 31
    Gloucester Catholic High School names Dr. Glenn J. Benjamin president
    discussEducation9h ago
    Catholic Star Herald

    Gloucester Catholic High School has a new president, Dr. Glenn J. Benjamin. He has over 20 years of experience in education. Dr. Benjamin was previously principal of Saint Jude Regional Catholic School.

    SourcesCatholic Star Herald

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