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Thursday, August 6, 2026 · Ordinary Time, Week 18 · Green · updated 35m · Español · Italiano

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From the Holy See

Agenzia Fides · Diocese of Scranton · Vatican News · The Record
  1. 01
    Archbishop Ulloa preaches in Seville's Cathedral
    discussBishops7h ago

    Archbishop José Domingo Ulloa Mendieta of Panama preached the Novena in honor of Our Lady of the Kings in Seville's Cathedral.

    Agenzia Fides

    Archbishop José Domingo Ulloa Mendieta of Panama preached the Novena in honor of Our Lady of the Kings in Seville's Cathedral. The event highlights the spiritual bonds between the Churches in Panama and Seville. The visit coincides with the centenary celebrations of the Archdiocese of Panama.

    SourcesAgenzia Fides

  2. 02
    Pope Leo XIV invites prayer for city evangelization
    discussVatican3h ago

    Pope Leo XIV has announced his August prayer intention, asking Catholics to pray for evangelization in cities.

    3 sourcesDiocese of ScrantonVatican NewsThe Record

    Pope Leo XIV has announced his August prayer intention, asking Catholics to pray for evangelization in cities. He hopes that urban environments can provide opportunities for proclaiming the Gospel. The Pope expressed his desire for the Church to reach out to those in need and promote fraternity and connection.

    SourcesDiocese of ScrantonVatican NewsThe Record

  3. 03
    Cardinal Tagle delivers homily on Transfiguration
    discussCatholic Life6h ago

    Cardinal Luis Antonio G. Tagle delivered a homily on the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord.

    2 sourcesAgenzia FidesDiocese of Villa MaríaPerspective

    Cardinal Luis Antonio G. Tagle delivered a homily on the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord. He reflected on the Gospel account and Jesus' revelation as the Son of God. The homily was given in Rome at the Palace of Propaganda Fide.

    SourcesAgenzia FidesDiocese of Villa María

  4. 04
    Vatican remembers Bishop Ercole Lupinacci
    discussVatican11h ago

    The Vatican commemorates the 10th anniversary of Bishop Ercole Lupinacci's passing.

    Vatican News

    The Vatican commemorates the 10th anniversary of Bishop Ercole Lupinacci's passing. He served the Church with wisdom and fidelity. His life was a testament to faith and dedication.

    SourcesVatican News

  5. 05
    Nigeria Presidency responds to Cardinal Onaiyekan's criticism
    discussChurch & State13h ago

    Nigeria's Presidency seeks to ease tensions with the Catholic Church after Cardinal John Olorunfemi Onaiyekan's statements.

    Agenzia Fides

    Nigeria's Presidency seeks to ease tensions with the Catholic Church after Cardinal John Olorunfemi Onaiyekan's statements. Cardinal Onaiyekan said President Bola Tinubu's team does not provide an accurate picture of the country's reality. The Presidency tries to defuse tensions with a statement.

    SourcesAgenzia Fides

  6. 06
    UN officials: Israel disrupts Gaza life
    discussChurch & State11h ago

    Israeli military operations in Gaza disrupt civilian life, damage shelters, and increase displacement.

    2 sourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

    Israeli military operations in Gaza disrupt civilian life, damage shelters, and increase displacement. UN humanitarian officials express concern. The operations affect daily life and cause displacement.

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

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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 AMECEA · Catholic News Agency · ACI Africa
    1. SIGNIS Africa hosts SIGNIS World Congress
    2. Ruffini urges Catholic communicators to prioritize humanity
    3. Helen Osman urges AI action at SIGNIS Congress
  2. America National Catholic Register · ACI Prensa · Public Discourse
    1. OAS Council considers emergency meeting on Nicaragua
    2. The Augustinian State of Social Conservatism
    3. Catholic leaders call for prayers
  3. Asia Matters India · LiCAS News · CBCP News
    1. Indian nun joins Vatican consultative body on consecrated life
    2. Champion of people with intellectual disabilities
    3. Vatican, SIGNIS initiatives strengthen religious sisters’ role in communication
  4. Europe Knisja Maltija · Archdiocese of Malta · Vida Nueva
    1. Archdiocese of Malta holds Mass & Rosary
    2. Jesus tells disciples to deny themselves
    3. Spanish bishops seek response for 1,000 Ceuta minors
  5. Oceania Archdiocese of Mount Hagen · Archdiocese of Port Moresby · Diocese of Lae
    1. Two Salesians Ordained Priests on the Feast of the Transfiguration: An African and a Papua New Guinean – A Sign of the New Missionary Face of the Church
    2. Pilgrims 100 raises $100,000 for Myanmar
    3. Bishops seek social cohesion focus

Thursday, August 6

59 stories · 23 corroborated
  1. 01
    Two Salesians Ordained Priests on the Feast of the Transfiguration: An African and a Papua New Guinean – A Sign of the New Missionary Face of the Church
    discussBishops3h ago
    11 sourcesArchdiocese of Mount HagenArchdiocese of Port MoresbyDiocese of Lae+3

    SourcesArchdiocese of Mount HagenArchdiocese of Port MoresbyDiocese of LaeDiocese of KimbeDiocese of KundiawaDiocese of Kavieng

  2. 02
    OAS Council considers emergency meeting on Nicaragua
    discussChurch & StateNew 1h ago

    The OAS Council may convene an emergency meeting of foreign ministers to address the situation in Nicaragua.

    2 sourcesNational Catholic RegisterACI Prensa

    The OAS Council may convene an emergency meeting of foreign ministers to address the situation in Nicaragua. The meeting would be a high-level diplomatic response to the repression in the country. The OAS is a regional organization that promotes democracy and human rights.

    SourcesNational Catholic RegisterACI Prensa

  3. 03
    Pilgrims 100 raises $100,000 for Myanmar
    discussCatholic Life2h ago

    Pilgrims 100 has 100 members and raised $100,000 for Jesuit Mission Australia's work in Myanmar.

    2 sourcesCatholic Outlook

    Pilgrims 100 has 100 members and raised $100,000 for Jesuit Mission Australia's work in Myanmar. This milestone marks a significant achievement for the organization.

    SourcesCatholic Outlook

  4. 04
    Bishops seek social cohesion focus
    discussBishops3h ago

    Australia's Catholic bishops urge a renewed focus on making Australia a more cohesive society.

    4 sourcesDiocese of BathurstCathNews AustraliaCatholic Outlook

    Australia's Catholic bishops urge a renewed focus on making Australia a more cohesive society. They see the current social climate as an opportunity to witness to the Gospel. Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB wrote the statement.

    SourcesDiocese of BathurstCathNews AustraliaCatholic Outlook

  5. 05
    Catholic leaders call for prayers
    discussChurch & State5h ago

    Israeli strikes in Gaza cast doubt on the White House's peace plan.

    4 sourcesCatholic ReviewDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic Sun+1

    Israeli strikes in Gaza cast doubt on the White House's peace plan. Catholic leaders call for prayers for peace. A University of Notre Dame scholar commented on the situation.

    SourcesCatholic ReviewDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic SunOSV News

  6. 06
    Wichita Diocese opens new seminary
    discussDioceses5h ago

    The Wichita Diocese will open its own seminary at the end of August.

    3 sourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun

    The Wichita Diocese will open its own seminary at the end of August. Bishop Carl A. Kemme announces the plan. The seminary has been in the making for over 20 years.

    SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun

  7. 07
    Sr Louise McKeogh follows Salesian Charism
    discussReligious Orders5h ago

    Sr Louise McKeogh was called to consecrated life through the Salesian Charism.

    2 sourcesCatholic Outlook

    Sr Louise McKeogh was called to consecrated life through the Salesian Charism. She connected with the charism through her parish youth group. The Salesian sisters introduced her to the charism.

    SourcesCatholic Outlook

  8. 08
    Federal court hears Oklahoma's religious charter schools ban case
    discussEducation5h ago

    Oklahoma's Statewide Charter School Board wants to approve religious charter schools.

    3 sourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report

    Oklahoma's Statewide Charter School Board wants to approve religious charter schools. A state Supreme Court ruling and the attorney general block it. A federal court hears arguments.

    SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report

  9. 09
    Family learns hospice bed opened as father faced assisted suicide
    discussLife & Family5h ago

    A Canadian woman's father underwent assisted suicide after failed attempts to secure hospice care.

    3 sourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report

    A Canadian woman's father underwent assisted suicide after failed attempts to secure hospice care. Catholic ministries challenge New York's assisted suicide law in court.

    SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report

  10. 10
    Archdiocese of Malta holds Mass & Rosary
    discussDioceses5h ago

    The Archdiocese of Malta is holding a Mass and Rosary on 7th August 2026 at 9:30am.

    2 sourcesKnisja MaltijaArchdiocese of Malta

    The Archdiocese of Malta is holding a Mass and Rosary on 7th August 2026 at 9:30am. The event includes prayer for Spiritual Communion.

    SourcesKnisja MaltijaArchdiocese of Malta

  11. 11
    Diocese of Cádiz and Ceuta offers aid amid migrant crisis
    discussDioceses5h ago

    The Diocese of Cádiz and Ceuta provided emergency resources to civil authorities as over 40,000 migrants crossed from Morocco into Ceuta.

    2 sourcesVida NuevaAmerica

    The Diocese of Cádiz and Ceuta provided emergency resources to civil authorities as over 40,000 migrants crossed from Morocco into Ceuta. The diocese assisted amid a humanitarian crisis. A scalabriniano priest has been serving in the diocese.

    SourcesVida NuevaAmerica

  12. 12
    French government shuts Paris mosque
    discussReligious Freedom7h ago

    The French government closed a Paris-area mosque due to alleged support for terrorism.

    2 sourcesCatholic News AgencyCatholic World Report

    The French government closed a Paris-area mosque due to alleged support for terrorism. The move comes amid debates about Islam's expansion in France.

    SourcesCatholic News AgencyCatholic World Report

  13. 13
    Bishop Garcia reflects on Voting Rights Act anniversary
    discussBishops8h ago

    Bishop Garcia says the Voting Rights Act emerged from sacrifices of individuals who worked to secure the right to vote.

    3 sourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic SunOSV News

    Bishop Garcia says the Voting Rights Act emerged from sacrifices of individuals who worked to secure the right to vote. He chairs the US bishops' Subcommittee for the Promotion of Racial Justice and Reconciliation. The act's anniversary is a time to reflect on participation in democracy.

    SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic SunOSV News

  14. 14
    Florida bishops urge senators to back Haitian TPS bill
    discussChurch & State7h ago

    Florida bishops support a bill extending temporary protected status for Haiti through 2029.

    2 sourcesCatholic News AgencyCatholic World Report

    Florida bishops support a bill extending temporary protected status for Haiti through 2029. The bill has stalled in the Senate after passing the House in April.

    SourcesCatholic News AgencyCatholic World Report

  15. 15
    Bishop Valdivia: Ceuta is faith bastion
    discussBishops8h ago

    Bishop Ramón Valdivia says Ceuta is a bastion of faith.

    2 sourcesCatholic News AgencyCatholic World Report

    Bishop Ramón Valdivia says Ceuta is a bastion of faith. He is Ceuta's apostolic administrator. He proclaims faith's value in building a country.

    SourcesCatholic News AgencyCatholic World Report

  16. 16
    Vandals destroy Mary statue at St. Rita Catholic Church
    discussDioceses3h ago

    Police investigate the attack on St. Rita Catholic Church as a hate crime.

    3 sourcesCatholic News AgencyACI PrensaCatholic World Report

    Police investigate the attack on St. Rita Catholic Church as a hate crime. This is the fourth vandalism attack in 2 years. The Diocese of Brooklyn reported the incident.

    SourcesCatholic News AgencyACI PrensaCatholic World Report

  17. 17
    Jesus tells disciples to deny themselves
    discussCatholic Life5h ago

    Jesus instructs his disciples to deny themselves and follow him.

    2 sourcesKnisja MaltijaArchdiocese of MaltaPerspective

    Jesus instructs his disciples to deny themselves and follow him. He warns that saving one's life will result in losing it. The Gospel reading is from Matthew 16:24-28.

    SourcesKnisja MaltijaArchdiocese of Malta

  18. 18
    Women accuse Father Marko Rupnik of abuse
    discussReligious Orders7h ago

    22 women describe alleged spiritual, psychological and sexual abuse by Father Marko Rupnik.

    3 sourcesOSV NewsThe Catholic SunAmerica

    22 women describe alleged spiritual, psychological and sexual abuse by Father Marko Rupnik. The allegations are part of the Rupnik abuse case. The women were part of the Slovenian Loyola Community.

    SourcesOSV NewsThe Catholic SunAmerica

  19. 19
    Pope Leo XIV's face on new Vatican coins
    discussVatican7h ago

    Vatican City releases new commemorative euro coins featuring Pope Leo XIV's image.

    5 sourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterACI Prensa+2

    Vatican City releases new commemorative euro coins featuring Pope Leo XIV's image. This is the first time since 2014 that a Pope's image has been printed on the coins. The new set of coins marks a rare occasion.

    SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterACI PrensaCathNews AustraliaCatholic World Report

  20. 20
    Pope Benedict XVI reflects on Jesus' Transfiguration
    discussCatholic Life7h ago

    Pope Benedict XVI said the Transfiguration prepared apostles for the cross.

    3 sourcesCatholic News AgencyCatholic Star HeraldCatholic World Report

    Pope Benedict XVI said the Transfiguration prepared apostles for the cross. The Transfiguration is a transformative moment in Jesus' life. It reflects the life of a Christian.

    SourcesCatholic News AgencyCatholic Star HeraldCatholic World Report

  21. 21
    Tornado hits Menasha, Wisconsin, with no fatalities
    discussCatholic Life7h ago

    An EF-3 tornado struck Menasha, Wisconsin, on July 27, causing destruction but miraculously resulting in no deaths.

    7 sourcesCatholic ReviewDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic Spirit+3

    An EF-3 tornado struck Menasha, Wisconsin, on July 27, causing destruction but miraculously resulting in no deaths. The tornado had winds of 146 mph and traveled 12.5 miles. Catholics in the area have reported an outpouring of grace and compassion following the disaster.

    SourcesCatholic ReviewDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic SpiritThe Catholic SunOSV NewsNational Catholic Reporter

  22. 22
    Pope Leo XIV visits Chiclayo, Peru
    discussVatican10h ago

    Pope Leo XIV will visit the Diocese of Chiclayo in Peru from Nov.

    3 sourcesCatholic News AgencyACI AfricaCatholic World Report

    Pope Leo XIV will visit the Diocese of Chiclayo in Peru from Nov. 11-17. He will visit several locations, including Chiclayo Cathedral and the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Peace. The visit marks his return to the diocese where he exercised his episcopal ministry.

    SourcesCatholic News AgencyACI AfricaCatholic World Report

  23. 23
    Spanish Catholics process Our Lady of Africa in Ceuta
    discussCatholic Life8h ago

    Spanish Catholics held a traditional August Church festival in Ceuta.

    3 sourcesThe Catholic SunOSV NewsThe Monitor

    Spanish Catholics held a traditional August Church festival in Ceuta. The festival featured a procession and floral offering honoring Our Lady of Africa. Most migrants had been returned to Morocco prior to the event.

    SourcesThe Catholic SunOSV NewsThe Monitor

  24. 24
    SIGNIS Africa hosts SIGNIS World Congress
    discussCatholic Life4h ago
    AMECEA

    SIGNIS Africa hosts the SIGNIS World Congress in Kigali, Rwanda. The Congress brings together priests, religious, and lay faithful engaged in communication and media ministries. The event is seen as a sign of the Catholic Church's growth and maturity in Africa.

    SourcesAMECEA

  25. 25
    Movie Review: The Chosen – Season Six
    discussCulture3h ago
    The Record

    SourcesThe Record

  26. 26
    Notre Dame secures funding for police injury prevention research
    discussEducation3h ago
    The Record

    SourcesThe Record

  27. 27
    ACU awards Honorary Doctorate to outgoing UNDA Vice-Chancellor
    discussEducation3h ago
    The Record

    SourcesThe Record

  28. 28
    Be large-hearted people in large-hearted schools, Archbishop tells Mercy staff
    discussBishops3h ago
    The Record

    SourcesThe Record

  29. 29
    ACRATH collaboration seeks to educate, detect and prevent modern slavery
    discussEducation3h ago
    The Record

    SourcesThe Record

  30. 30
    Archbishop Costelloe urges the Catholic Regional Tribunal to model the face of God
    discussVatican3h ago
    The Record

    SourcesThe Record

  31. 31
    Bishop George Kolodziej encourages Perth clergy to embrace Pastoral Supervision as a gift
    discussBishops3h ago
    The Record

    SourcesThe Record

  32. 32
    Perth Catholics put their names to keeping the Lord’s Prayer in State Parliament
    discussCatholic Life3h ago
    The Record

    SourcesThe Record

  33. 33
    2025 Catholic Social Services Western Australia Award recipients acknowledge God as the source of fulfilment and encouragement
    discussCatholic Life3h ago
    The Record

    SourcesThe Record

  34. 34
    Ruffini urges Catholic communicators to prioritize humanity
    discussVatican4h ago
    AMECEA

    Dr. Paolo Ruffini, Prefect of the Vatican's Dicastery for Communication, urged Catholic communicators to uphold truth and human dignity in the digital age. He emphasized the importance of genuine human relationships over digital connections. Ruffini made the remarks in a video message to the SIGNIS World Congress in Kigali, Rwanda.

    SourcesAMECEA

  35. 35
    Helen Osman urges AI action at SIGNIS Congress
    discussCatholic Life4h ago
    AMECEA

    Helen Osman, SIGNIS World President, urged Catholic media professionals to turn AI discussions into concrete actions for evangelisation. The Seventh SIGNIS World Congress was held in Kigali, Rwanda. The Congress aimed to promote responsible use of digital technologies for human dignity and the Church's mission.

    SourcesAMECEA

  36. 36
    The Augustinian State of Social Conservatism
    discussLife & Family3h ago
    Public Discourse

    SourcesPublic Discourse

  37. 37
    Attention as love: A reflection on prayer in the Christian life
    discussCatholic Life4h ago
    The Southern Cross

    SourcesThe Southern Cross

  38. 38
    A voice from heaven?
    discussCatholic Life4h ago
    The Catholic Spirit

    SourcesThe Catholic Spirit

  39. 39
    Support those in need
    discussCatholic Life5h ago
    Focolare Movement

    SourcesFocolare Movement

  40. 40
    The conversion of hungry hearts
    discussCatholic Life5h ago
    The Catholic Spirit

    SourcesThe Catholic Spirit

  41. 41
    VBS coordinator says the summer program is a great entryway into the faith
    discussDioceses5h ago
    The Catholic Spirit

    SourcesThe Catholic Spirit

  42. 42
    In Puerto Rico, Archbishop Gonz?lez of San Juan retires, bishop of Caguas named his successor
    discussVatican6h ago
    The Catholic Sun

    SourcesThe Catholic Sun

  43. 43
    Students run 979km for domestic and family violence victims
    discussEducation6h ago
    The Catholic Leader

    SourcesThe Catholic Leader

  44. 44
    CatholicVote’s trademark fight raises troubling questions
    discussCatholic Life6h ago
    Religion News Service

    SourcesReligion News Service

  45. 45
    Faith groups call for exemption from planned tax on charity donations
    discussCatholic Life6h ago
    CathNews Australia

    SourcesCathNews Australia

  46. 46
    Australia’s ambassador says Holy See ‘the original influencers’
    discussVatican6h ago
    CathNews Australia

    SourcesCathNews Australia

  47. 47
    Bunbury Diocese general assembly plans for the future
    discussDioceses6h ago
    CathNews Australia

    SourcesCathNews Australia

  48. 48
    Human Rights Commission calls for pause on NDIS reforms
    discussChurch & State7h ago
    CathNews Australia

    SourcesCathNews Australia

  49. 49
    Apostolic administrator appointed for Rabat during cardinal’s investigation
    discussBishops6h ago
    The Pillar

    SourcesThe Pillar

  50. 50
    Ross Douthat and the case for the Catholic lay intellectual
    discussCatholic Life6h ago
    America

    SourcesAmerica

  51. 51
    Archbishops call on UK to tackle global debt
    discussLife & Family7h ago
    CathNews Australia

    SourcesCathNews Australia

  52. 52
    The Ohio art teacher leading the Catholic response to the Haitian immigrant crisis
    discussCulture6h ago
    America

    SourcesAmerica

  53. 53
    Insight into the formative years of America’s first hero
    discussChurch & State7h ago
    CathNews Australia

    SourcesCathNews Australia

  54. 54
    Sister Agnieszka Jarkowska leads meeting on obedience
    discussReligious Orders8h ago
    Suore Missionarie di Cristo Re per gli Emigrati Polacchi

    Sister Agnieszka Jarkowska spoke on obedience and power in religious life. The meeting was held in Morasko on August 5-6, 2026.

    SourcesSuore Missionarie di Cristo Re per gli Emigrati Polacchi

  55. 55
    Scout Koernig wins triple gold
    discussEducation8h ago
    The Catholic Weekly

    Year 7 student Scout Koernig won Sydney Catholic Schools, NSWCCC and NSW All Schools cross country titles. She now aims for national championships.

    SourcesThe Catholic Weekly

  56. 56
    ‘We will come to you,’ Texas archbishop tells migrants in new pastoral letter
    discussBishops7h ago
    The Monitor

    SourcesThe Monitor

  57. 57
    Robert Louis Stevenson writes from a map
    discussCulture5h ago
    The Catholic SpiritPerspective

    Robert Louis Stevenson found inspiration in a map. The map contained a story. Stevenson stared at it to create.

    SourcesThe Catholic Spirit

  58. 58
    Church prays, recalls pain and compassion after Texas flood tragedy 1 year ago
    discussBishops8h ago
    The Monitor

    SourcesThe Monitor

  59. 59
    Three Sisters of Life Profess Perpetual Vows at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Joyful Celebration
    discussBishops8h ago
    Catholic New York

    SourcesCatholic New York

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