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Sunday, August 9, 2026 · 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time · Green · updated 1m · Español · Italiano
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Vatican News · ACI Stampa · Agenzia Fides · Vatican Observatory- 02 discussCatholic Life17h ago
Radio Veritas Asia's Mandarin Service celebrated its 50th anniversary with a concert tour across Malaysia.
Agenzia Fides
Radio Veritas Asia's Mandarin Service celebrated its 50th anniversary with a concert tour across Malaysia. The tour marked the 12th anniversary of the Global Chinese Hymn Composition Contest. The contest has produced nearly 600 original hymns for the Chinese Catholic Church.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
- 03 discussVatican1d ago
Vatican Observatory shares latest research via La Civiltà Cattolica.
Vatican Observatory
Vatican Observatory shares latest research via La Civiltà Cattolica. The Jesuit periodical publishes updates on VO research.
SourcesVatican Observatory
- 05 discussChurch & State1d ago
Archbishop Stanislav Přibyl and German Ambassador Peter Reuss commemorated victims of 1945 anti-German massacres in Ústí nad Labem.
Agenzia Fides
Archbishop Stanislav Přibyl and German Ambassador Peter Reuss commemorated victims of 1945 anti-German massacres in Ústí nad Labem. The massacres occurred after an ammunition depot explosion. At least 2,000 German victims were reported.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
The Church throughout the world
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- Africa The Southern Cross · ACI Africa · Vatican News
- America National Catholic Register · The Catholic Register · Diocese of Fortaleza
- Asia Eparchy of Adiabene · Archeparchy of Arbil, Erbil · CBCP News
- Europe Vatican News · Newsbook · Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales
- Oceania The Catholic Leader · Catholic Outlook
Sunday, August 9
22 stories · 6 corroborated- 01 discussBishops4h ago
Bishop Villani celebrates Mass outdoors after an earthquake hit Pola Flegrejskie.
2 sources·Vatican NewsNewsbook
Bishop Villani celebrates Mass outdoors after an earthquake hit Pola Flegrejskie. Caritas provides aid to evacuees. Residents face water shortages and school closures.
SourcesVatican NewsNewsbook
- 02 discussCatholic Life2h ago
The Archdiocese of Fortaleza commemorates Santa Teresa Benedita da Cruz.
2 sources·Diocese of FortalezaACI Digital
The Archdiocese of Fortaleza commemorates Santa Teresa Benedita da Cruz. She was also known as Edith Stein. Her conversion from Judaism to Catholicism inspired many.
- 03 discussCatholic Life2h ago
St. Edith Stein, a Jewish convert and philosopher, was martyred at Auschwitz in 1942.
6 sources·Diocese of San BernardoVatican NewsFamiglia Cristiana+2
St. Edith Stein, a Jewish convert and philosopher, was martyred at Auschwitz in 1942. Her life is an example of seeking truth and faith. The Church celebrates her feast day on August 9.
SourcesDiocese of San BernardoVatican NewsFamiglia CristianaACI DigitalMagyar Kurír
- 04 discussReligious Orders3h ago
Two Polish Franciscan friars, Zbigniew Strzałkowski and Michał Tomaszek, were martyred in Peru 35 years ago.
4 sources·Catholic New YorkThe MonitorGość Niedzielny+1
Two Polish Franciscan friars, Zbigniew Strzałkowski and Michał Tomaszek, were martyred in Peru 35 years ago. They stayed with their flock despite Shining Path violence. The friars served remote Andean communities.
SourcesCatholic New YorkThe MonitorGość NiedzielnyNational Catholic Reporter
- 05 discussVaticanNew 1h ago
Pope Leo will preside over Mass on September 7 at the Shrine of Our Lady of Good Counsel in Genazzano.
6 sources·Vatican News
Pope Leo will preside over Mass on September 7 at the Shrine of Our Lady of Good Counsel in Genazzano. He visited the shrine two days after his election to the papacy. A painting of him praying before the image of the Virgin will be unveiled.
SourcesVatican News
- 06 discussVaticanNew 1h ago
Pope Leo XIV marks 900th anniversary of Saint Agatha's relics return to Catania, Sicily.
4 sources·Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV marks 900th anniversary of Saint Agatha's relics return to Catania, Sicily. He writes a letter to Cardinal Pietro Parolin, appointed papal legate for the celebrations. The relics were returned to Catania in the 13th century.
SourcesVatican News
- 07 discussVaticanNew 1h ago
Pope Leo XIV calls for respect of humanitarian law and an end to violence in Ukraine and Russia.
Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV calls for respect of humanitarian law and an end to violence in Ukraine and Russia. He also expresses concern for the situation in Sudan. The Pope invites prayer for the conversion of those who sow violence.
SourcesVatican News
- 08 discussVaticanNew 1h ago
Pope Leo XIV spoke at the Angelus prayer on August 9, 2026.
Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV spoke at the Angelus prayer on August 9, 2026. The full text is available on Vatican News. The Pope's words were translated into various languages.
SourcesVatican News
- 09 discussVaticanNew 1h ago
Kryeipeshkvi Fortunatus Nwachukwu spoke at SIGNIS 2026.
Vatican News
Kryeipeshkvi Fortunatus Nwachukwu spoke at SIGNIS 2026. He emphasized the importance of Christian communicators being disciples. They should build their identity on human and spiritual formation before creating digital platforms.
SourcesVatican News
- 10 discussCultureNew 1h ago
A convegno on communication, youth, and relationships was held at Castello Teofilatto.
Vatican News
A convegno on communication, youth, and relationships was held at Castello Teofilatto. The event discussed the papal encyclical. It took place in Torre Cajetani, Frosinone.
SourcesVatican News
- 14 discussVaticanNew 1h ago
Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Sudan after reciting the Angelus prayer.
Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Sudan after reciting the Angelus prayer. He urges international support for a ceasefire. Sudan has been torn by civil war for over three years.
SourcesVatican News
- 15 discussVaticanNew 1h ago
Pope Léon XIV delivered a message before the Angelus prayer, focusing on Jesus walking on water.
Vatican News
Pope Léon XIV delivered a message before the Angelus prayer, focusing on Jesus walking on water. He encouraged the crowd to turn to God in difficult times. The Pope advised against pride and overestimation.
SourcesVatican News
- 16 discussVatican2h ago
Vatican News examines 2000 years of Rome's history in a radio academy series.
Vatican News
Vatican News examines 2000 years of Rome's history in a radio academy series. Kirchenhistoriker Stefan Heid discusses Rome's art, money, buildings, popes, and pilgrims. The series coincides with the 150th anniversary of the Görres-Gesellschaft's Römischen Instituts.
SourcesVatican News
- 21 discussLife & Family3h ago
Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales
Archbishop John Wilson warns of dangers of legalizing assisted suicide. He urges opposition to the proposal, promoting proper care instead.
- 22 discussEducation4h ago
The Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar adopted the Addis-Abeba Declaration on Catholic Education.
Vatican News
The Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar adopted the Addis-Abeba Declaration on Catholic Education. The declaration reaffirms education's central role in the Church's evangelizing mission. It calls for renewed commitment to integral formation of young Africans.
SourcesVatican News
Saturday, August 8
34 stories · 12 corroborated- 01 discussLiturgy7h ago
The Diocese of Port of Spain and Archdiocese of Malta publish the Sunday Gospel for August 9th.
3 sources·Archdiocese of MaltaKnisja MaltijaDiocese of Port of Spain
The Diocese of Port of Spain and Archdiocese of Malta publish the Sunday Gospel for August 9th. The readings include 1 Kings, Psalm 84, Romans, and Matthew 14:22-33.
SourcesArchdiocese of MaltaKnisja MaltijaDiocese of Port of Spain
- 02 discussLiturgy13h ago
The Archdiocese of Malta has posted the Sunday Mass for 9th August 2026, 9:30am.
2 sources·Archdiocese of MaltaKnisja Maltija
The Archdiocese of Malta has posted the Sunday Mass for 9th August 2026, 9:30am. The post includes Mass readings and a Prayer for Spiritual Communion.
- 03 discussCulture15h ago
The Hillbilly Thomists released their new album 'Strange Land' during their summer tour.
2 sources·Catholic News AgencyCatholic World Report
The Hillbilly Thomists released their new album 'Strange Land' during their summer tour. The album was a surprise drop.
- 04 discussDioceses17h ago
The Chaldean Archdiocese Of Erbil invites to an event in Ankawa from August 12-14.
2 sources·Eparchy of AdiabeneArcheparchy of Arbil, Erbil
The Chaldean Archdiocese Of Erbil invites to an event in Ankawa from August 12-14. The event may be the beginning of discovering a beautiful path. It will take place in Ankawa.
- 05 discussReligious Orders17h ago
Father Ripin from the Chaldean Archdiocese of Erbil speaks about hearing God's call and invites to a vocation camp in Ankawa.
2 sources·Eparchy of AdiabeneArcheparchy of Arbil, Erbil
Father Ripin from the Chaldean Archdiocese of Erbil speaks about hearing God's call and invites to a vocation camp in Ankawa. The camp is upcoming. Father Ripin extends the invitation.
- 06 discussDioceses17h ago
The Chaldean Archdiocese Of Erbil invites visitors to Ankawa from August 12 to 14.
2 sources·Eparchy of AdiabeneArcheparchy of Arbil, Erbil
The Chaldean Archdiocese Of Erbil invites visitors to Ankawa from August 12 to 14. The event may mark the beginning of a new path. The archdiocese looks forward to welcoming guests.
- 07 discussDioceses12h ago
Bishop Ramón Valdivia has called for a vigil for peace in Ceuta after a migrant crisis.
3 sources·Diocese of Cádiz y CeutaVida NuevaInfoVaticana
Bishop Ramón Valdivia has called for a vigil for peace in Ceuta after a migrant crisis. He reflected on the humanitarian disaster in a letter to the diocese. The vigil is scheduled for August 14.
- 08 discussVatican15h ago
Pope Leo XIV appointed Cardinal Pietro Parolin as his legate for the 900th anniversary of the return of St. Agatha's relics to Catania.
4 sources·Diocese of CataniaCírkev.czCanção Nova+1
Pope Leo XIV appointed Cardinal Pietro Parolin as his legate for the 900th anniversary of the return of St. Agatha's relics to Catania. The celebrations will take place on August 16 and 17. The event commemorates one of the most significant events in the city's and local church's history.
- 09 discussVatican12h ago
Pope Leo XIV will visit UNESCO on September 25.
3 sources·Gość NiedzielnyDOMRADIO.DEAlfa y Omega
Pope Leo XIV will visit UNESCO on September 25. He will speak about AI, a key theme of his pontificate. This is the first papal visit to UNESCO since 1980.
- 10 discussCatholic Life19h ago
George Wirnkar addressed participants at the SIGNIS World Congress in Kigali.
2 sources·ACI AfricaTK KBS
George Wirnkar addressed participants at the SIGNIS World Congress in Kigali. He cautioned against AI's dangers and encouraged understanding its potential. Wirnkar emphasized the importance of human dignity in AI use.
SourcesACI AfricaTK KBS
- 11 discussVatican21h ago
The beatification process has begun for American missionary Juan Tomis.
3 sources·Catholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report
The beatification process has begun for American missionary Juan Tomis. Pope Leo XIV has referenced Tomis as a major inspiration for his own vocation. Tomis is a native of Bridgeport, Connecticut.
SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report
- 12 discussChurch & State19h ago
Lebanon and Israel made progress on border issues and prisoner return in Rome talks.
2 sources·Vatican NewsDiocese of Hallam
Lebanon and Israel made progress on border issues and prisoner return in Rome talks. The negotiations were reportedly successful. Vatican News reported the progress.
- 22 discussReligious Orders14h ago
Suore Carmelitane del Sacro Cuore di los Angeles
The Council of Major Superiors of Women Religious has released materials for the 2026 elections for its Board of Directors. The elections are scheduled for 2026.
- 25 discussCatholic Life17h ago
Catholic Review
World Youth Day 2027 will be held in Seoul, South Korea. Pope Leo XIV is expected to attend. The event will take place from Aug. 3-8, 2027.
SourcesCatholic Review
- 27 discussDioceses17h ago
Archdiocese of IbaguéReligiose della Comunicazione Sociale
The replica of Señor de los Milagros de Buga begins a tour of the archdiocesan territory as part of Catedratón 2026. The pilgrimage starts on August 9. It is an official event of the Archdiocese of Ibagué.
SourcesArchdiocese of IbaguéReligiose della Comunicazione Sociale
- 30 discussCulture18h ago
Italian prisons face extreme heat and overcrowding.
Vatican News
Italian prisons face extreme heat and overcrowding. Antigone's report reveals a dramatic situation. President Patrizio Gonnella sounds the alarm.
SourcesVatican News
- 32 discussChurch & State19h ago
The SIGNIS meeting in Kigali, Rwanda, discussed topics such as artificial intelligence challenges and child protection.
Vatican News
The SIGNIS meeting in Kigali, Rwanda, discussed topics such as artificial intelligence challenges and child protection. The meeting covered various themes, including synodal communication and media service for solidarity.
SourcesVatican News
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