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Vatican News · Diocese of Hallam · Diocese of Labuan Bajo · Agenzia Fides
  1. 01
    Caritas Indonesia responds to Flores earthquake
    discussCatholic LifeNew57m ago
    4 sources7 reportsVatican NewsDiocese of HallamDiocese of Labuan Bajo

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of HallamDiocese of Labuan Bajo

  2. 02
    Argentina's Milei calls Brazil's Lula 'thief' and 'convict'
    discussChurch & State19h ago

    Argentina's President Javier Milei insulted Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

    Agenzia Fides

    Argentina's President Javier Milei insulted Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Brazil recalled its ambassador to Buenos Aires. The crisis unfolds ahead of Brazil's presidential election.

    SourcesAgenzia Fides

  3. 03
    Peruvians report discrimination, violence, and impunity
    discussChurch & StateNew1h ago

    Participants at a regional meeting in southern Peru criticized the country's democratic decline, authoritarianism, and corruption.

    Vatican News

    Participants at a regional meeting in southern Peru criticized the country's democratic decline, authoritarianism, and corruption. They plan to present their statement to Pope Leo XIV during his November visit. The meeting highlighted the stigmatization and criminalization of social actors.

    SourcesVatican News

  4. 04
    Earthquake kills 38 in Indonesia's Flores
    discussCatholic Life18h ago

    A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia's Flores island, killing at least 38 people and displacing thousands.

    3 sources12 reportsVatican News

    A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia's Flores island, killing at least 38 people and displacing thousands. The Diocese of Labuan Bajo canceled a Catholic festival due to the disaster. Several churches and chapels were damaged, and the Archbishop of Ende, Paulus Budi Kleden, called for vigilance and prayer.

    SourcesVatican News

  5. 05
    Vatican News publishes prayer series
    discussVaticanNew2h ago

    Vatican News publishes a series on prayers in the Bible.

    Vatican News

    Vatican News publishes a series on prayers in the Bible. The series is prepared by Peter Olas. It is the 13th part.

    SourcesVatican News

  6. 06
    African Liturgists reject folklorization of inculturation
    discussLiturgy1d ago

    African Liturgists met in Dar es Salaam to discuss liturgical inculturation.

    Agenzia Fides

    African Liturgists met in Dar es Salaam to discuss liturgical inculturation. They emphasized the need for a rigorous understanding of inculturation, warning against adding elements that obscure the mystery. The congress saw 112 participants from 11 African countries.

    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. Rwandese Priest hopes beatification for Marie Claire Mukangango
    2. Three CJ Sisters make Final Vows in Kenya
    3. Sisters expand support for Mozambique insurgency victims
  2. America National Catholic Register · National Catholic Reporter · The Jesuit Post
    1. Paris’ Other Notre Dame: The Shrine With 37,000 Answered Prayers
    2. Popes apply subsidiarity to tech
    3. Can I Interrupt You for 60 Seconds? | One-Minute Homily
  3. Asia CBCP News · Mirifica News · Diocese of Ðà Nang
    1. Pope Leo appeals for child migrants
    2. Archbishop of Ende warns faithful, Mass held outside church after earthquake
    3. Pope celebrates Assumption at Castel Gandolfo
  4. Europe Magyar Kurír · Niedziela · Famiglia Cristiana
    1. Gérecz Imre OSB writes liturgical note
    2. Catholic Church unites Papua-New Guinea across 800 languages
    3. Freddie Mercury expresses spiritual attitude in songs
  5. Oceania The Catholic Leader
    1. 16 Brisbane women attend Quo Vadis retreat

Sunday, August 16

27 stories · 6 corroborated
  1. 01
    Archbishop Tadeusz Wojda prays for Polish bus crash victims
    discussBishopsNew1m ago

    A Polish bus carrying pilgrims crashed in Hungary, killing 12 and injuring at least 10.

    3 sourcesKonferencja Episkopatu PolskiNiedzielaGość Niedzielny

    A Polish bus carrying pilgrims crashed in Hungary, killing 12 and injuring at least 10. Archbishop Tadeusz Wojda prayed for the victims. The accident occurred on Hungarian territory.

    SourcesKonferencja Episkopatu PolskiNiedzielaGość Niedzielny

  2. 02
    Pope celebrates Assumption at Castel Gandolfo
    discussVaticanNew30m ago
    3 sourcesDiocese of Ðà NangDiocese of KontumVatican News

    SourcesDiocese of Ðà NangDiocese of KontumVatican News

  3. 03
    Proslava Velike Gospe na otoku Gospe od Milosti
    discussCatholic LifeUpdated2h ago
    2 sourcesDiocese of KotorDiocese of Banja Luka

    SourcesDiocese of KotorDiocese of Banja Luka

  4. 04
    Pope Leo XIV urges Mexican youth to be witnesses of Christ
    discussVaticanUpdated1h ago
    6 sources20 reportsVatican News

    SourcesVatican News

  5. 05
    Bishop Glasnović leads Assumption Mass
    discussBishopsUpdated3h ago
    3 sourcesDiocese of DubrovnikDiocese of Tui-VigoAgência Ecclesia

    SourcesDiocese of DubrovnikDiocese of Tui-VigoAgência Ecclesia

  6. 06
    Bishop Krzysztof Wętkowski blesses Europe's tallest Mary statue
    discussCatholic LifeUpdated2h ago

    The Europe's tallest statue of Mary was blessed on August 15 in Konotopie, Poland.

    6 sources8 reportsVatican NewsDiocese of HallamGość Niedzielny+1

    The Europe's tallest statue of Mary was blessed on August 15 in Konotopie, Poland. Bishop Krzysztof Wętkowski said the 55-meter monument is meant to turn people's thoughts toward God and serve as a place of prayer. The statue is located in Konotopie, Poland.

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of HallamGość NiedzielnyAlfa y Omega

  7. 07
    Paris’ Other Notre Dame: The Shrine With 37,000 Answered Prayers
    discussCultureNew41m ago
    National Catholic Register

    SourcesNational Catholic Register

  8. 08
    ‘It’s always the Holy Spirit’: Meet 3 dioceses seeing large numbers of priestly ordinations
    discussCatholic LifeNew41m ago
    Catholic News Agency

    SourcesCatholic News Agency

  9. 09
    Gérecz Imre OSB writes liturgical note
    discussLiturgyNew41m ago
    Magyar Kurír

    Gérecz Imre OSB has written a liturgical note. It is available on Magyar Kurír. The note is titled 'Ah, hol vagy, magyarok tündöklő csillaga?'

    SourcesMagyar Kurír

  10. 10
    Profesja wieczysta naszych sióstr
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    10 reportsSuore Piccole Ancelle della Beata Vergine Maria Immacolata

    SourcesSuore Piccole Ancelle della Beata Vergine Maria Immacolata

  11. 11
    Catholic Church unites Papua-New Guinea across 800 languages
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    Niedziela

    The Catholic Church in Papua-New Guinea builds ties across tribal divisions and engages in conflict resolution. The Diocese of Bougainville celebrates 125 years of evangelization. A priest believes Christian identity unites the country.

    SourcesNiedziela

  12. 12
    Rwandese Priest hopes beatification for Marie Claire Mukangango
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    ACI Africa

    Marie Claire Mukangango, a Rwandan visionary, was killed in the 1994 genocide. A priest hopes for her beatification cause to start. She received apparitions from the Blessed Virgin Mary from 1982 to 1982.

    SourcesACI Africa

  13. 13
    Freddie Mercury expresses spiritual attitude in songs
    discussCultureNew2h ago
    Famiglia Cristiana

    Freddie Mercury's songs contain references to God, Bible, and transcendence. His spiritual attitude is evident in songs like Bohemian Rhapsody and Somebody to Love.

    SourcesFamiglia Cristiana

  14. 14
    Simon Busuttil's father Frank dies
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    Newsbook

    Simon Busuttil announced the death of his father Frank. The death was reported on the feast day of Santa Marija.

    SourcesNewsbook

  15. 15
    Käßmann criticizes Germany's treatment of Afghan helpers
    discussChurch & StateNew2h ago
    DOMRADIO.DE

    Margot Käßmann, former evangelical bishop, criticizes Germany's handling of former aid workers. They await protection. Käßmann had previously stated that nothing is good in Afghanistan.

    SourcesDOMRADIO.DE

  16. 16
    Bishop Benno Elbs photographs couple's proposal
    discussBishopsNew2h ago
    DOMRADIO.DE

    Bishop Benno Elbs witnessed a marriage proposal in his cathedral in Vaduz and offered to take photos. He emphasized love as the meaning and goal of life. The proposal took place in the cathedral.

    SourcesDOMRADIO.DE

  17. 17
    Popes apply subsidiarity to tech
    discussVaticanNew2h ago
    National Catholic Reporter

    The Catholic principle of subsidiarity guides popes through tech upheavals. St. Thomas Aquinas' writings laid the groundwork. The Industrial Revolution prompted refinement of the idea.

    SourcesNational Catholic Reporter

  18. 18
    Ibrahim al Dabba tends 35 beehives in Gaza City
    discussCultureNew3h ago

    Ibrahim al Dabba manages 35 beehives on a destroyed building's roof in Gaza City.

    Vatican News

    Ibrahim al Dabba manages 35 beehives on a destroyed building's roof in Gaza City. He continues with family support despite reduced production and extreme conditions. His story is one of courage and recovery.

    SourcesVatican News

  19. 19
    Vatican News explores 2000 years of Rome
    discussVaticanNew3h ago

    Vatican News examines 2000 years of Rome's history in a radio academy.

    Vatican News

    Vatican News examines 2000 years of Rome's history in a radio academy. Kirchenhistoriker Stefan Heid participates in the discussion. The Görres-Gesellschaft's Römischen Institut is 150 years old.

    SourcesVatican News

  20. 20
    Vatican News reports Papua New Guinea gold rush threatens sea
    discussCultureNew3h ago

    Papua New Guinea's gold rush poses a global challenge.

    Vatican News

    Papua New Guinea's gold rush poses a global challenge. The Wafi-Golpu case highlights the need to balance mineral demands with ecosystem preservation and local rights. The issue affects not only Papua New Guinea but also has global implications.

    SourcesVatican News

  21. 21
    Krakauer Kardinal Grzegorz Rys condemns violence against Ukrainians
    discussChurch & StateNew2h ago
    DOMRADIO.DE

    Cardinal Grzegorz Rys speaks out against violence and indifference towards Ukrainians in Poland. He condemns attacks on Ukrainians in public spaces.

    SourcesDOMRADIO.DE

  22. 22
    Thieves steal Antonello da Messina works from Messina Museum
    discussCultureNew2h ago
    Famiglia Cristiana

    Thieves stole 3 panels from the Polyptych of San Gregorio and a small bifrontal panel. The theft occurred on Ferragosto night.

    SourcesFamiglia Cristiana

  23. 23
    Bishop Meier demands clear stance on life and death
    discussBishopsNew3h ago
    DOMRADIO.DE

    Bishop Bertram Meier of Augsburg emphasizes the importance of protecting life from conception to natural death. He calls for a clear stance on issues like euthanasia. Meier urges Christians to be identifiable in their fight for life.

    SourcesDOMRADIO.DE

  24. 24
    Pope Leo appeals for child migrants
    discussVaticanNew3h ago
    CBCP News

    Pope Leo XIV has appealed to recognize the suffering of child migrants. They are easily ignored by society.

    SourcesCBCP News

  25. 25
    Three CJ Sisters make Final Vows in Kenya
    discussReligious OrdersNew3h ago
    ACI Africa

    Three Congregation of Jesus Sisters professed perpetual vows in Kenya. Speakers reminded them to keep Christ at the centre amid trials. The ceremony took place at Loreto Convent Msongari in Nairobi.

    SourcesACI Africa

  26. 26
    Militello holds Mass for Pippo Baudo
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    Famiglia Cristiana

    A Mass was held in Militello for Pippo Baudo, a year after his death. The Mass took place in the sanctuary he chose for his farewell. The parish priest, don Sebastiano Cristaudo, spoke about Baudo's devotion to Mary.

    SourcesFamiglia Cristiana

  27. 27
    Can I Interrupt You for 60 Seconds? | One-Minute Homily
    discussReligious OrdersNew3h ago
    The Jesuit Post

    SourcesThe Jesuit Post

Saturday, August 15

30 stories · 4 corroborated
  1. 01
    Bishops comment on Matthew 15:21-28
    discussCatholic LifeUpdated5h ago

    Bishops from several dioceses, including Nice, Port of Spain, and Ancona-Osimo, comment on the Gospel reading from Matthew 15:21-28.

    4 sources5 reportsKnisja MaltijaDiocese of Port of SpainDiocese of Ancona–Osimo+1

    Bishops from several dioceses, including Nice, Port of Spain, and Ancona-Osimo, comment on the Gospel reading from Matthew 15:21-28. The reading tells the story of a Canaanite woman who asks Jesus to heal her daughter. The bishops reflect on the significance of this story for the Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time.

    SourcesKnisja MaltijaDiocese of Port of SpainDiocese of Ancona–OsimoDiocese of Nice

  2. 02
    Archdiocese of Malta posts Sunday Mass for August 16
    discussLiturgy7h ago

    The Archdiocese of Malta has posted the Sunday Mass for August 16, 2026, at 9:30am.

    2 sources3 reportsKnisja MaltijaMagyar Kurír

    The Archdiocese of Malta has posted the Sunday Mass for August 16, 2026, at 9:30am. The Mass includes a prayer for spiritual communion. The archdiocese also invites donations to support its mission.

    SourcesKnisja MaltijaMagyar Kurír

  3. 03
    Pilgrims walk to Jasna Góra
    discussCatholic Life17h ago

    Thousands of people walk hundreds of miles to Jasna Góra in Poland.

    3 sources4 reportsVatican NewsDiocese of HallamDiocese of Warszawa-Praga

    Thousands of people walk hundreds of miles to Jasna Góra in Poland. The season of walking pilgrimages reaches its peak on August 15. This tradition remains a vivid expression of faith and community in Poland.

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of HallamDiocese of Warszawa-Praga

  4. 04
    Pope names Angelo Accattino Apostolic Nuncio to Colombia
    discussVatican17h ago

    Pope León XIV has appointed Mons. Angelo Accattino as the new Apostolic Nuncio to Colombia.

    7 sourcesConferencia Episcopal de ColombiaVatican NewsDiocese of Casale Monferrato+3

    Pope León XIV has appointed Mons. Angelo Accattino as the new Apostolic Nuncio to Colombia. Accattino, currently Nuncio to Tanzania, will succeed Mons. Paolo Rudelli. He has previous experience in Colombia, having worked at the Nunciature early in his career.

    SourcesConferencia Episcopal de ColombiaVatican NewsDiocese of Casale MonferratoVida NuevaACI PrensaReligión Digital

  5. 05
    La Croix reports on drought-resistant fuchsia
    discussCultureNew3h ago
    La Croix

    La Croix discusses a fuchsia capable of adapting to water scarcity. The article mentions Fuchsia magellanica 'Riccartonii'.

    SourcesLa Croix

  6. 06
    Sisters expand support for Mozambique insurgency victims
    discussReligious OrdersNew4h ago
    ACI Africa

    Daughters of Mary Help of Christians provide trauma-healing programs for displaced people in Cabo Delgado. The Sisters have remained in the area, accompanying survivors and listening to their experiences. Over a million people have been displaced by the insurgency.

    SourcesACI Africa

  7. 07
    Archbishop of Ende warns faithful, Mass held outside church after earthquake
    discussDiocesesNew4h ago
    Mirifica News

    An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.7 occurred on August 15, 2026. The Archbishop of Ende warned the faithful. Mass was held outside the church.

    SourcesMirifica News

  8. 08
    Ramón Valdivia leads diocese of Cádiz and Ceuta
    discussDiocesesNew4h ago
    Religión Digital

    Ramón Valdivia, administrator of the diocese of Cádiz and Ceuta, says no masses have been suspended. He aims to promote faith and hope.

    SourcesReligión Digital

  9. 09
    Leon XIV to visit Peru
    discussVaticanNew5h ago

    Leon XIV will visit Peru from November 11-17.

    Vatican News

    Leon XIV will visit Peru from November 11-17. Preparations are underway in Cuzco. He spent over 20 years in Peru.

    SourcesVatican News

  10. 10
    20ª domenica T. O. – Anno A (16.8.2026) VP
    discussCatholic LifeNew5h ago
    Missionari Comboniani del Cuore di Gesù

    SourcesMissionari Comboniani del Cuore di Gesù

  11. 11
    Onnuri Church sends missionaries abroad
    discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
    La Croix

    The Onnuri Church in Seoul has become one of the largest providers of foreign missionaries. This growth occurs despite secularization in South Korea. The church is experiencing significant growth.

    SourcesLa Croix

  12. 12
    Alojz Mária Chmeľ dies at 25
    discussCatholic LifeNew5h ago
    TK KBS

    Alojz Mária Chmeľ died on August 16, 1939, at the age of 25, after battling thyroid cancer. He passed away in a Roman hospital.

    SourcesTK KBS

  13. 13
    Egyptian Obelisk stands in St. Peter's Square
    discussVatican6h ago
    Rome Reports

    An ancient Egyptian obelisk is located in St. Peter's Square. It was created by ancient civilizations to connect with their gods. Now, it helps Catholics connect with God.

    SourcesRome Reports

  14. 14
    Religious Life is the Higher Calling
    discussCatholic Life6h ago
    The Catholic Thing

    SourcesThe Catholic Thing

  15. 15
    Pater listens to tourists in beach chair
    discussCatholic Life7h ago
    DOMRADIO.DE

    A Catholic priest sits in a beach chair in Ostseebad Dahme and listens to tourists. A vacationer says such conversations give her strength.

    SourcesDOMRADIO.DE

  16. 16
    Who Am I, and Who’s AI?
    discussVatican7h ago
    The Southern Cross

    SourcesThe Southern Cross

  17. 17
    Cardenal Aguiar highlights María as model of obedience
    discussCatholic Life9h ago
    Desde la Fe

    Cardenal Carlos Aguiar Retes spoke about María as a model of obedience and fidelity to God. He emphasized following Christ leads to eternal life.

    SourcesDesde la Fe

  18. 18
    Military chaplain candidates denied financial aid due to their religious beliefs
    discussCatholic Life9h ago
    Catholic World Report

    SourcesCatholic World Report

  19. 19
    Niedziela reports on God's grace
    discussCatholic Life11h ago
    Niedziela

    Niedziela publishes an article on God's grace. The article is titled 'Łaska Boga przekracza granice, gdy spotyka pokorną ufność'.

    SourcesNiedziela

  20. 20
    Transform obstacles into opportunities
    discussCatholic Life12h ago
    Focolare Movement

    SourcesFocolare Movement

  21. 21
    Caracas gets 2 new auxiliary bishops
    discussDioceses12h ago
    ACI Prensa

    The Archdiocese of Caracas has two new auxiliary bishops. They were ordained in Caracas. The Archbishop of Caracas, Mons. Raúl Biord, presided over the ceremony.

    SourcesACI Prensa

  22. 22
    Fr. António Maria Alves Júnior dies at 97
    discussReligious Orders14h ago
    Agência Ecclesia

    Fr. António Maria Alves Júnior of the Carmelite Order in Portugal passed away at 97. He died at the Casa São Nuno community in Fátima. The Order do Carmo announced his death.

    SourcesAgência Ecclesia

  23. 23
    Pope names Carlos Márquez apostolic administrator of Guarenas
    discussVatican14h ago
    Vida Nueva

    Carlos Márquez, auxiliary bishop of Caracas, is appointed apostolic administrator of Guarenas after the death of Bishop Tulio Ramírez. The appointment comes after the see became vacant. Márquez takes on the new role in Venezuela.

    SourcesVida Nueva

  24. 24
    Bishop Álvarez Gómez urges aid for Chocó
    discussBishops14h ago
    Religión Digital

    Bishop Mario de Jesús Álvarez Gómez requests urgent attention for Chocó and Buenaventura. He asks President Abelardo de la Espriella and his cabinet to take action.

    SourcesReligión Digital

  25. 25
    Father Nelson Giraldo Mejía prays with Virgin image in quake-hit Pereira
    discussCatholic Life14h ago
    Religión Digital

    Father Nelson Giraldo Mejía, chaplain of Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira, prays with a replica of Nuestra Señora de la Pobreza. He carries the image through the streets of Pereira, which was devastated by an earthquake.

    SourcesReligión Digital

  26. 26
    Faith over fear: The Church’s response to the escalating Ebola crisis in Congo
    discussChurch & State14h ago
    Catholic World Report

    SourcesCatholic World Report

  27. 27
    Sík Sándor publishes Magyarok Nagyasszonya
    discussCatholic Life16h ago
    Magyar Kurír

    Sík Sándor's poem Magyarok Nagyasszonya is featured. The poem is a prayer to the Virgin Mary. It is published on the eve of St. Stephen's feast day.

    SourcesMagyar Kurír

  28. 28
    Abelardo Mata reappears 40 days after kidnapping in Nicaragua
    discussReligious Freedom16h ago
    Religión Digital

    Abelardo Mata, a prominent Catholic figure in Nicaragua, has reappeared after being kidnapped. He was known for criticizing the government. Mata was missing for 40 days.

    SourcesReligión Digital

  29. 29
    Ferenc-Mária OSC speaks at Ferences Világi Rend
    discussReligious Orders16h ago
    Magyar Kurír

    Ferenc-Mária OSC, apátnő of Hungarian Clarissans, talks about living the Gospel. She spoke at the Ferences Világi Rend Gyékényes Káptalan in Esztergom.

    SourcesMagyar Kurír

  30. 30
    Vatican City mints coins featuring Pope Leo XIV
    discussVatican16h ago
    Catholic New York

    Vatican City State Mint releases new coins for the pope's pontificate and the Jubilee Year of St. Francis of Assisi. The coins feature Pope Leo XIV's face.

    SourcesCatholic New York

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