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From the Holy See

Vatican News · Agenzia Fides · Vatican Observatory · Diocese of Hallam
  1. 01
    Pizzaballa seeks new faces for Israeli elections
    discussVaticanNew 1h ago

    Patriarch Pizzaballa inaugurates Global House of Friendship and Hope in Assisi.

    Vatican News

    Patriarch Pizzaballa inaugurates Global House of Friendship and Hope in Assisi. He expresses concern over the situation in the Holy Land. He calls for new faces in Israeli elections.

    SourcesVatican News

  2. 02
    Pontifical Mission Societies aid displaced Lebanese families
    discussCatholic Life5h ago

    Six years after the Beirut port explosion, the Pontifical Mission Societies continue to respond to the emergency facing newly displaced families in Lebanon.

    Agenzia Fides

    Six years after the Beirut port explosion, the Pontifical Mission Societies continue to respond to the emergency facing newly displaced families in Lebanon. Hundreds of thousands of people were displaced and homes were destroyed. Many families remain dependent on humanitarian assistance.

    SourcesAgenzia Fides

  3. 03
    From the Vatican Observatory Faith and Science Pages — Religion and Science: Roman Catholicism
    discussVatican11h ago
    Vatican Observatory

    SourcesVatican Observatory

  4. 04
    Indonesian lay movement rebuilds 219 churches
    discussCatholic Life4h ago

    An Indonesian lay movement rebuilds churches.

    2 sourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

    An Indonesian lay movement rebuilds churches. The movement discovered that rebuilding the Church begins with rebuilding hearts.

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

  5. 05
    CELAM, CLAR, Caritas launch 'Care Unites Us' campaign
    discussBishops5h ago

    The Latin American and Caribbean Network for the Culture of Care launched a continental campaign to promote a culture of care.

    Agenzia Fides

    The Latin American and Caribbean Network for the Culture of Care launched a continental campaign to promote a culture of care. The campaign aims to strengthen prevention, protection, and accompaniment within ecclesial communities. It was presented during a webinar with representatives from various countries.

    SourcesAgenzia Fides

  6. 06
    Pope Leo visits Argentina
    discussBishops2h ago

    Archbishop Marcelo Colombo, President of the Argentine Bishops’ Conference, expresses joy about Pope Leo's upcoming visit to Argentina in November.

    3 sourcesVatican NewsDiocese of HallamReligión Digital

    Archbishop Marcelo Colombo, President of the Argentine Bishops’ Conference, expresses joy about Pope Leo's upcoming visit to Argentina in November. The visit is expected to bring a message of peace, dignity, and hope. The Pope will be in Argentina from November 8 to 11.

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of HallamReligión Digital

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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 The Southern Cross · ACI Africa · Archdiocese of Lagos
    1. Cardinal Kambanda: Let Christ’s light guide the digital world
    2. Catholic Bishop in Kenya Calls for Immediate Action to Stop Destruction of Forest
    3. Vatican marks Dedication of Basilica of St Mary Major
  2. America CatholicPhilly · Catholic Star Herald · The Tablet
    1. Archdiocese receives $125,000 grant
    2. Richard ‘RJ’ Turco remembered for legacy at Wildwood Catholic
    3. New USCIRF Chair Says Nigeria Remains Key Concern
  3. Asia LiCAS News · CBCP News
    1. Asian faith leaders urge moral resistance to fossil fuel expansion
    2. WYD Seoul 2027 seeks global Catholic media network at SIGNIS congress in Rwanda
    3. At Catholic media congress, experts warn online exploitation can lead children into human
  4. Europe Vatican News · Diocese of Hallam · ACI Prensa
    1. Pope Leo XIV visits Uruguay
    2. Pope Leo XIV visits Peru
    3. Pope Leo XIV visits Uruguay, Argentina, Peru
  5. Oceania The Catholic Weekly · The Catholic Leader
    1. Santa Sabina commissions Elizabeth Brooks as principal
    2. 150 women gather at Punchbowl church
    3. Fr Minje Kim on the surprises of priesthood and overcoming the language barrier

Wednesday, August 5

56 stories · 11 corroborated
  1. 01
    Judge rules Burlington parishes not separate from diocese in bankruptcy
    discussDiocesesNew 1h ago

    A federal bankruptcy judge has ruled that abuse victims can sue Vermont Catholic parishes in addition to the diocese.

    3 sourcesAngelus NewsCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register

    A federal bankruptcy judge has ruled that abuse victims can sue Vermont Catholic parishes in addition to the diocese. Parishes are often shielded from litigation, but the judge said they constitute the largest assets in the Burlington Diocese. The ruling affects bankruptcy proceedings.

    SourcesAngelus NewsCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register

  2. 02
    Pope León XIV visits Argentina
    discussVatican2h ago

    The Argentine bishops expressed joy at the announcement of Pope León XIV's pastoral visit.

    2 sourcesDiocese of ArgentinaReligión Digital

    The Argentine bishops expressed joy at the announcement of Pope León XIV's pastoral visit. Cardinal Rossi comments on the visit, seeing it as a gesture of continuity. The visit is expected to bring encouragement to the Argentine people.

    SourcesDiocese of ArgentinaReligión Digital

  3. 03
    Pope Leo XIV encourages Catholics to deepen prayer through Liturgy of the Hours
    discussLiturgyNew 1h ago

    Pope Leo XIV urged Catholics to embrace the Liturgy of the Hours in their daily lives.

    8 sourcesCatholic ReviewDiocese of ArgentinaOSV News+3

    Pope Leo XIV urged Catholics to embrace the Liturgy of the Hours in their daily lives. He said the church's public prayer is an antidote to a world shaped by technology and consumerism. The Pope made the remarks during his weekly general audience at the Vatican.

    SourcesCatholic ReviewDiocese of ArgentinaOSV NewsThe Catholic SunThe Catholic RegisterThe Tablet

  4. 04
    Pope Leo XIV invites prayer for city evangelization
    discussVaticanNew 1h ago

    Pope Leo XIV's August prayer intention is for evangelization in cities.

    2 sourcesDiocese of CúcutaThe Tablet

    Pope Leo XIV's August prayer intention is for evangelization in cities. He invites Catholics to pray for the Church to reach all people. The intention aims for the Church to effectively evangelize in urban areas.

    SourcesDiocese of CúcutaThe Tablet

  5. 05
    Institute for Family Studies finds young men lonely
    discussLife & Family3h ago

    A study by the Institute for Family Studies found that many young men feel lonely, disconnected, and shut out of the American dream.

    5 sourcesAngelus NewsCatholic News AgencyCatholic Star Herald+2

    A study by the Institute for Family Studies found that many young men feel lonely, disconnected, and shut out of the American dream. Over 40% of respondents agreed with the statement 'I am inclined to think that I am a failure'. The study highlights the struggles of young men in the US.

    SourcesAngelus NewsCatholic News AgencyCatholic Star HeraldNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report

  6. 06
    Pope Leo XIV visits Uruguay
    discussBishopsNew 1h ago

    Bishop Milton Tróccoli says Pope Leo XIV's Apostolic Visit from 6 to 8 November will strengthen evangelisation and renew hope in Uruguay.

    3 sourcesVatican NewsDiocese of HallamACI Prensa

    Bishop Milton Tróccoli says Pope Leo XIV's Apostolic Visit from 6 to 8 November will strengthen evangelisation and renew hope in Uruguay. The visit is seen as a gift for the country. It will reaffirm the Christian roots of the Uruguayan people.

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of HallamACI Prensa

  7. 07
    Diocese of Anápolis holds Concentração Diocesana
    discussDioceses5h ago

    Over 600 missionaries attended the Concentração Diocesana in Anápolis.

    2 sourcesDiocese of IpameriDiocese of Anápolis

    Over 600 missionaries attended the Concentração Diocesana in Anápolis. The event marked a moment of formation, spirituality, and renewal of the missionary commitment. Initially expected to have around 570 participants, the concentration exceeded expectations.

    SourcesDiocese of IpameriDiocese of Anápolis

  8. 08
    Pope Leo XIV visits Peru
    discussVatican2h ago

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

    4 sourcesDiocese of SantarémVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

    Pope Leo XIV will visit Peru from 11 to 17 November. Cardinal Carlos Castillo, Archbishop of Lima, speaks of the joy with which the Church and the Peruvian people are awaiting the Holy Father. The Pope's visit is expected to strengthen faith, fraternity, and the quest for peace in Peru.

    SourcesDiocese of SantarémVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

  9. 09
    Pope Leo XIV visits Uruguay, Argentina, Peru
    discussVaticanNew 1h ago

    Pope Leo XIV will visit Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru from November 6 to 17, 2026.

    38 sourcesVatican News

    Pope Leo XIV will visit Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru from November 6 to 17, 2026. He will visit several cities, including Montevidéu, Buenos Aires, and Lima. This will be his 6th apostolic journey to Latin America.

    SourcesVatican News

  10. 10
    Youth arrive in Assisi for GO Franciscan Youth Meeting
    discussCatholic Life4h ago

    Thousands of young people have arrived in Assisi for the GO Franciscan Youth Meeting.

    2 sourcesVatican NewsACI Stampa

    Thousands of young people have arrived in Assisi for the GO Franciscan Youth Meeting. The event, which runs until August 6, will feature the participation of Pope Leo XIV. The meeting aims to create a space for young people to discuss themes such as life, nature, and relationships.

    SourcesVatican NewsACI Stampa

  11. 11
    Florida AG threatens Catholic schools
    discussReligious Freedom5h ago

    Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier demands Catholic schools have a 'religious exemption' for vaccine requirements.

    2 sourcesThe Catholic SunThe Monitor

    Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier demands Catholic schools have a 'religious exemption' for vaccine requirements. A law scholar says this is a 'clear violation' of the First Amendment. The threat affects funding for Catholic schools in Florida.

    SourcesThe Catholic SunThe Monitor

  12. 12
    Archdiocese receives $125,000 grant
    discussEducationNew 50m ago
    CatholicPhilly

    The Archdiocesan Youth Ministry Office got a $125,000 grant to expand a leadership program. The program empowers teens to lead parish-based service projects. The grant came from the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry.

    SourcesCatholicPhilly

  13. 13
    Richard ‘RJ’ Turco remembered for legacy at Wildwood Catholic
    discussLife & FamilyNew 50m ago
    Catholic Star Herald

    SourcesCatholic Star Herald

  14. 14
    Missouri voters reject income tax proposal after bishops warned of its effects on ‘most vulnerable’
    discussCatholic LifeNew 54m ago
    Catholic News Agency

    SourcesCatholic News Agency

  15. 15
    New USCIRF Chair Says Nigeria Remains Key Concern
    discussReligious FreedomNew 1h ago
    The Tablet

    SourcesThe Tablet

  16. 16
    Brazil's Congress honors Catholic Church's family teachings
    discussLife & FamilyNew 1h ago
    CNBB

    Brazil's Congress held a solemn session to celebrate the importance of family in the Catholic Church's magisterium. The event marked 45 years of Familiaris Consortio and 10 years of Amoris Laetitia. The Comissão Episcopal para a Vida e a Família and the Frente Parlamentar Católica organized the event.

    SourcesCNBB

  17. 17
    Knights of Columbus welcomes more than 2,000 members to 144th Supreme Convention in Denver
    discussCatholic LifeNew 1h ago
    Catholic News Agency

    SourcesCatholic News Agency

  18. 18
    Pope Leo XIV visits 10 South America cities
    discussVatican2h ago
    Angelus News

    Pope Leo XIV will visit 10 cities in Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru. The Vatican announced the papal journey. It will take place from Nov. 6-17.

    SourcesAngelus News

  19. 19
    US Faithful Craft World Mission Rosaries For Archbishop Sheen’s Beatification
    discussBishopsNew 1h ago
    The Tablet

    SourcesThe Tablet

  20. 20
    Ethiopia landslide kills 14 at monastery ritual, search continues for missing
    discussCatholic LifeNew 1h ago
    Religion News Service

    SourcesReligion News Service

  21. 21
    Bishop Vilsom Basso presides Eucharist for WYD Seoul
    discussBishops2h ago
    CNBB

    The Commission for Youth celebrated one year until WYD Seoul. Bishop Vilsom Basso presided the Eucharist. Bishop Antonio Luiz Catelan concelebrated.

    SourcesCNBB

  22. 22
    Blessed Rother Film Sparks Hope For New Saints Inspired By His Life
    discussReligious Freedom2h ago
    The Tablet

    SourcesThe Tablet

  23. 23
    Catholic leaders urge scrutiny of AI data centers
    discussCatholic Life2h ago
    Angelus News

    Catholic environmental advocates call for ethical consideration of AI data centers' energy and water use. They urge the faithful to weigh technology through the lens of stewardship and human dignity.

    SourcesAngelus News

  24. 24
    Asian faith leaders urge moral resistance to fossil fuel expansion
    discussCatholic Life2h ago
    LiCAS News

    SourcesLiCAS News

  25. 25
    Tribunal exime temporalmente a cuatro órdenes de religiosas de la ley de suicidio asistido de Nueva York
    discussCanon Law2h ago
    Catholic New York

    SourcesCatholic New York

  26. 26
    Sister Noemi marks 50 years of vows
    discussReligious Orders3h ago
    Piccole Suore di S. Giuseppe di Montgay

    Sister Noemi celebrates 50 years of vows. The event took place after a retreat in Makabandilou.

    SourcesPiccole Suore di S. Giuseppe di Montgay

  27. 27
    Peter Kreeft publishes novel
    discussCulture3h ago
    The Catholic Telegraph

    Peter Kreeft's novel 'An Ocean Full of Angels' is released. The book has 432 pages and costs $34.95.

    SourcesThe Catholic Telegraph

  28. 28
    Black Catholic sisters gather in Baltimore
    discussReligious Orders3h ago
    Catholic Review

    National Black Sisters’ Conference held annual assembly in Baltimore. Sisters reflected on legacies, renewed commitment to justice and service. They seek new members.

    SourcesCatholic Review

  29. 29
    Wisdom from the world’s greatest Teacher
    discussCatholic Life3h ago
    The Catholic Register

    SourcesThe Catholic Register

  30. 30
    Bishop Garcia underscores Voting Rights Act significance
    discussBishops3h ago
    CatholicPhilly

    Bishop Garcia emphasizes the importance of the Voting Rights Act. He encourages recommitment to the work that remains.

    SourcesCatholicPhilly

  31. 31
    Cardinale Makrickas presides at Santa Maria Maggiore
    discussVatican2h ago
    Vatican News

    SourcesVatican News

  32. 32
    National MAiD watchdog needed as provincial oversight failures mount, critic says
    discussCatholic Life3h ago
    The Catholic Register

    SourcesThe Catholic Register

  33. 33
    A Cinema meeting at the Vatican: Matthew McConaughey and Pope Leo XIV -VIDEO
    discussVatican3h ago
    Rome Reports

    SourcesRome Reports

  34. 34
    Former CBC journalist Brian Stewart to headline CCN event
    discussCatholic Life3h ago
    The Catholic Register

    SourcesThe Catholic Register

  35. 35
    Spiritual neutrality is void of soul
    discussCatholic Life3h ago
    The Catholic Register

    SourcesThe Catholic Register

  36. 36
    Inclusion once again divides
    discussChurch & State3h ago
    The Catholic Register

    SourcesThe Catholic Register

  37. 37
    Preparazione alla GMG 2027
    discussCatholic Life3h ago
    Pie Discepole del Divin Maestro

    SourcesPie Discepole del Divin Maestro

  38. 38
    New FDA-Approved Blood Test Could Detect Alzheimer’s 5 to 10 Years Before Symptoms Appear
    discussCatholic Life3h ago
    National Catholic Register

    SourcesNational Catholic Register

  39. 39
    Matthew McConaughey’s latest leading role? Vatican visitor
    discussVatican3h ago
    Aleteia

    SourcesAleteia

  40. 40
    Bishop Edmund Whalen Talks About Pope Leo’s August Prayer Intention ‘For Evangelization in the City’
    discussVatican3h ago
    Catholic New York

    SourcesCatholic New York

  41. 41
    Council of Major Superiors of Women Religious posts member message
    discussReligious Orders4h ago
    Suore Carmelitane del Sacro Cuore di los Angeles

    The Council of Major Superiors of Women Religious published a member message. The message was posted on August 4, 2026.

    SourcesSuore Carmelitane del Sacro Cuore di los Angeles

  42. 42
    The Catholic principle guiding popes through tech upheavals, from the Industrial Revolution to AI
    discussVatican3h ago
    America

    SourcesAmerica

  43. 43
    Pilgrims returning from Basilica of Guadalupe in Mexico robbed at gunpoint
    discussBishops4h ago
    Catholic News Agency

    SourcesCatholic News Agency

  44. 44
    A Word from Cardinal Dolan: Queen of the Snows
    discussVatican4h ago
    Catholic New York

    SourcesCatholic New York

  45. 45
    US bishops launch campaign against abortion pill use
    discussLife & Family4h ago
    Angelus News

    US bishops start a nationwide campaign against rising abortion pill use. Over 60% of US abortions use mifepristone and misoprostol. The campaign is a response to the increasing use of abortion pills.

    SourcesAngelus News

  46. 46
    EUA e Irã near agreement on Ormuz
    discussChurch & State4h ago

    The US and Iran are close to a provisional agreement on the reopening of the Ormuz strait.

    Vatican News

    The US and Iran are close to a provisional agreement on the reopening of the Ormuz strait. The agreement was mediated by Oman. President Trump warned of a strong attack if the agreements fail.

    SourcesVatican News

  47. 47
    Celebrata la Festa di Nostra Signora di Betharram nel Vicariato di Thailandia e Vietnam
    discussCatholic Life5h ago
    Congregazione del Sacro Cuore di Gesù di Bétharram

    SourcesCongregazione del Sacro Cuore di Gesù di Bétharram

  48. 48
    Leandra Ulmer writes on creative act
    discussCatholic Life2h ago
    The Catholic TelegraphPerspective

    Leandra Ulmer reflects on Josef Pieper's words about human perception. She discusses the creative act in three stages. The post appears on The Catholic Telegraph.

    SourcesThe Catholic Telegraph

  49. 49
    Church in Venezuela seeks donor support for rebuilding phase of quake relief
    discussCatholic Life4h ago
    Crux

    SourcesCrux

  50. 50
    CNBB promotes III Seminário Nacional in Brasília
    discussBishops5h ago
    CNBB

    The III Seminário Nacional das Missões Populares will be held in Brasília from October 30 to November 1. The event is promoted by the Comissão para a Ação Missionária da CNBB. The seminar aims to renew the Church's evangelizing ardor.

    SourcesCNBB

  51. 51
    Enduring Love — Final Expense Life Insurance Provides Peace of Mind
    discussLife & Family4h ago
    Catholic Herald

    SourcesCatholic Herald

  52. 52
    Faith, Compassion Guide Clement Manor Care
    discussCatholic Life4h ago
    Catholic Herald

    SourcesCatholic Herald

  53. 53
    Marquette University High School Receives $100 Million Gift
    discussReligious Orders4h ago
    Catholic Herald

    SourcesCatholic Herald

  54. 54
    Milestone Year for Catholic Community Foundation and Its New President
    discussDioceses4h ago
    Catholic Herald

    SourcesCatholic Herald

  55. 55
    Banking Built for Wisconsin
    discussCatholic Life4h ago
    Catholic Herald

    SourcesCatholic Herald

  56. 56
    Built on Service, Sustained by Trust
    discussLife & Family4h ago
    Catholic Herald

    SourcesCatholic Herald

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