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Wednesday, August 5, 2026 · Ordinary Time, Week 18 · Green · updated 1m · Español · Italiano

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From the Holy See

Vatican News · Agenzia Fides · Vatican Observatory
  1. 01
    Vatican News: KALA Raksti publishes 'Amen' magazine
    discussEducation4h ago

    KALA Raksti has launched a new monthly magazine 'Amen' for children.

    Vatican News

    KALA Raksti has launched a new monthly magazine 'Amen' for children. The magazine aims to help children understand God's Word in a creative and accessible way.

    SourcesVatican News

  2. 02
    Pontifical Mission Societies aid displaced Lebanese families
    discussCatholic Life9h 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
    Vatican Observatory publishes Faith and Science article
    discussVatican15h ago

    Vatican Observatory's Faith and Science Resource Center shares an article on Roman Catholicism and science.

    Vatican Observatory

    Vatican Observatory's Faith and Science Resource Center shares an article on Roman Catholicism and science. The article was written by Fr. George V. Coyne, S.J. It was originally published in the 2003 Encyclopedia Of Science And Religion.

    SourcesVatican Observatory

  4. 04
    Cardenal Parolin presides Mass in México
    discussVatican5h ago

    Cardenal Pietro Parolin, Secretario de Estado Vaticano, presidió la Santa Misa en el Santuario de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe.

    Vatican News

    Cardenal Pietro Parolin, Secretario de Estado Vaticano, presidió la Santa Misa en el Santuario de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe. En su homilía, habló sobre la pacificación de los pueblos y la reconciliación. El cardenal destacó la importancia del mensaje del Evangelio para la sociedad.

    SourcesVatican News

  5. 05
    CELAM, CLAR, Caritas launch 'Care Unites Us' campaign
    discussBishops9h 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
    Pizzaballa seeks new faces for Israeli elections
    discussVatican5h 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

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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 OSV News · The Catholic Sun · Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend
    1. Archbishop García-Siller commemorates Texas flood tragedy
    2. Archbishop Golka addresses Knights of Columbus convention
    3. Catholics gather in Houston for US-China conference
  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 Archdiocese of Malta · Knisja Maltija · Vatican News
    1. Archdiocese of Malta holds Mass & Rosary
    2. Pope Leo visits Argentina
    3. Indonesian lay movement rebuilds 219 churches
  5. Oceania Catholic Outlook · The Catholic Leader · CathNews Australia
    1. Nerissa and Arts Calub share marriage vocation
    2. When a pregnancy ends too soon
    3. Catholic Religious Australia elects new national council

Wednesday, August 5

57 stories · 16 corroborated
  1. 01
    Archdiocese of Malta holds Mass & Rosary
    discussDiocesesNew 1h ago

    The Archdiocese of Malta invites to Mass and Rosary on 6th August 2026 at 9:30am.

    2 sourcesArchdiocese of MaltaKnisja Maltija

    The Archdiocese of Malta invites to Mass and Rosary on 6th August 2026 at 9:30am. The event includes prayer for Spiritual Communion.

    SourcesArchdiocese of MaltaKnisja Maltija

  2. 02
    Archbishop García-Siller commemorates Texas flood tragedy
    discussCatholic LifeNew 1h ago

    Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller marks the anniversary of the Texas flood that killed over 130 people.

    2 sourcesOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun

    Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller marks the anniversary of the Texas flood that killed over 130 people. The flood occurred in Kerrville, Texas, and affected a Christian summer camp. The Archbishop expressed compassion and closeness to those affected.

    SourcesOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun

  3. 03
    Archbishop Golka addresses Knights of Columbus convention
    discussCatholic LifeNew 1h ago

    Archbishop Golka spoke at the 144th Supreme Convention of the Knights of Columbus in Denver.

    2 sourcesOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun

    Archbishop Golka spoke at the 144th Supreme Convention of the Knights of Columbus in Denver. He discussed living for God's purposes and caring for people. Thousands of Knights attended the convention.

    SourcesOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun

  4. 04
    Nerissa and Arts Calub share marriage vocation
    discussCatholic LifeNew 1h ago

    Nerissa and Arts Calub discuss their married life as a call to unity and faithfulness.

    2 sourcesCatholic Outlook

    Nerissa and Arts Calub discuss their married life as a call to unity and faithfulness. They share their experience of living for the good of each other.

    SourcesCatholic Outlook

  5. 05
    Catholics gather in Houston for US-China conference
    discussCatholic Life3h ago

    Catholic leaders and scholars met in Houston for the 30th Biennial International Conference of the U.S.-China Catholic Association.

    3 sourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun

    Catholic leaders and scholars met in Houston for the 30th Biennial International Conference of the U.S.-China Catholic Association. The conference aimed to foster relationships between Catholics in the US and China. It took place from July 31 to August 2.

    SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun

  6. 06
    Archbishop García-Siller issues pastoral letter to migrants
    discussBishops3h ago

    Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller of San Antonio wrote a pastoral letter to migrants.

    3 sourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun

    Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller of San Antonio wrote a pastoral letter to migrants. The Church will come to them, he assured. The letter calls for solidarity with migrants.

    SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun

  7. 07
    Archbishop Coakley reflects on patriotism
    discussBishopsNew 48m ago

    Archbishop Coakley spoke about authentic patriotism and distorted nationalism at a Knights of Columbus dinner.

    3 sourcesCatholic News AgencyACI PrensaNational Catholic Register

    Archbishop Coakley spoke about authentic patriotism and distorted nationalism at a Knights of Columbus dinner. He is the Archbishop of Oklahoma City. The event highlighted the importance of patriotism.

    SourcesCatholic News AgencyACI PrensaNational Catholic Register

  8. 08
    Blessed Stanley Rother film premieres
    discussCatholic Life3h ago

    A documentary about Blessed Stanley Rother's life premiered, sparking hope for new saints.

    3 sourcesDiocese of Little RockThe TabletThe Monitor

    A documentary about Blessed Stanley Rother's life premiered, sparking hope for new saints. Over 600 people attended the premiere. The film tells Rother's story through those who knew him.

    SourcesDiocese of Little RockThe TabletThe Monitor

  9. 09
    Missouri voters reject income tax proposal
    discussChurch & StateNew 52m ago

    Missouri voters opposed a measure to eliminate individual income tax and replace it with sales taxes.

    2 sourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register

    Missouri voters opposed a measure to eliminate individual income tax and replace it with sales taxes. The measure was rejected by 83% of voters. Bishops had warned of its effects on the most vulnerable.

    SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register

  10. 10
    Knights of Columbus welcomes 2,000 to Denver convention
    discussCatholic Life3h ago

    The Knights of Columbus held their 144th Supreme Convention in Denver.

    3 sourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report

    The Knights of Columbus held their 144th Supreme Convention in Denver. Over 2,000 members attended. Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly presented the annual report and an awards ceremony was held.

    SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report

  11. 11
    Kentucky ministry crafts 1000 rosaries for Sheen's beatification
    discussCatholic Life3h ago

    A Kentucky parish-based ministry is making 1000 World Mission Rosaries for Archbishop Fulton Sheen's beatification.

    2 sourcesThe TabletCathNews Australia

    A Kentucky parish-based ministry is making 1000 World Mission Rosaries for Archbishop Fulton Sheen's beatification. The rosaries are being crafted in preparation for the event. The ministry is based in a parish in Kentucky.

    SourcesThe TabletCathNews Australia

  12. 12
    Jesus transfigured before Peter, James, and John
    discussCatholic LifeNew 1h ago

    The Gospel of the day is the Transfiguration of the Lord.

    4 sourcesDiocese of AsunciónArchdiocese of MaltaKnisja Maltija+1Perspective

    The Gospel of the day is the Transfiguration of the Lord. Jesus took Peter, James, and John up a high mountain and was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun and his clothes became dazzling white.

    SourcesDiocese of AsunciónArchdiocese of MaltaKnisja MaltijaMagyar Kurír

  13. 13
    Judge rules Burlington parishes not separate from diocese
    discussDioceses5h ago

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

    4 sourcesAngelus NewsCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register+1

    A federal bankruptcy judge 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 RegisterCatholic World Report

  14. 14
    Pope León XIV visits Argentina
    discussVatican2h ago

    The Argentine bishops announced the pastoral visit of Pope León XIV to Argentina from November 8 to 11.

    3 sourcesDiocese of ArgentinaReligión DigitalVida Nueva

    The Argentine bishops announced the pastoral visit of Pope León XIV to Argentina from November 8 to 11. The visit is part of a larger apostolic journey to Latin America. Argentina will be a stop between visits to Uruguay and Peru.

    SourcesDiocese of ArgentinaReligión DigitalVida Nueva

  15. 15
    Bishop Garcia urges recommitment to Voting Rights Act
    discussChurch & StateNew 45m ago

    Bishop Daniel E. Garcia underscored the significance of the Voting Rights Act.

    4 sourcesCatholicPhillyCatholic New YorkCatholic News Agency+1

    Bishop Daniel E. Garcia underscored the significance of the Voting Rights Act. He encouraged recommitment to the work that remains. Garcia noted the act was born from the sacrifice of those who fought for equal access to the ballot.

    SourcesCatholicPhillyCatholic New YorkCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register

  16. 16
    Pope Leo XIV urges Catholics to deepen prayer through Liturgy of the Hours
    discussLiturgy3h ago

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

    8 sourcesCatholic ReviewDiocese of ArgentinaOSV News+3

    Pope Leo XIV encouraged 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

  17. 17
    Face life with courage
    discussCatholic LifeNew 1h ago
    Focolare Movement

    SourcesFocolare Movement

  18. 18
    When a pregnancy ends too soon
    discussCatholic Life2h ago
    The Catholic Leader

    SourcesThe Catholic Leader

  19. 19
    Josephites end Terciat 2026 in Oyom-Abang
    discussReligious Orders2h ago
    Piccole Suore di S. Giuseppe di Montgay

    The Josephites have concluded Terciat 2026 in Oyom-Abang. The event took place at an unspecified location.

    SourcesPiccole Suore di S. Giuseppe di Montgay

  20. 20
    ‘Nature is a love letter from God’
    discussCatholic Life2h ago
    The Catholic Spirit

    SourcesThe Catholic Spirit

  21. 21
    Catholic Religious Australia elects new national council
    discussCatholic Life2h ago
    CathNews Australia

    SourcesCathNews Australia

  22. 22
    ­Coalition and Greens force Labor to rework reform package
    discussCatholic Life2h ago
    CathNews Australia

    SourcesCathNews Australia

  23. 23
    Pope sends message to Catholic Social Services Australia
    discussVatican2h ago
    CathNews Australia

    SourcesCathNews Australia

  24. 24
    Catholic schools and childhood vaccines: A showdown between Florida’s attorney general and bishops
    discussBishops2h ago
    America

    SourcesAmerica

  25. 25
    Catholics across the Diocese to gather for 25th anniversary 9/11 Mass of Remembrance
    discussDioceses3h ago
    The Monitor

    SourcesThe Monitor

  26. 26
    Seminary welcomes 16 men for vocations retreat
    discussCatholic Life3h ago
    CathNews Australia

    SourcesCathNews Australia

  27. 27
    Meeting God (and others) in the storm shelter
    discussCatholic Life2h ago
    America

    SourcesAmerica

  28. 28
    Remembering a priest who spent his life in ‘love and service’
    discussCatholic Life3h ago
    CathNews Australia

    SourcesCathNews Australia

  29. 29
    Some summer enjoyment for Bishop and priests
    discussBishops3h ago
    The Monitor

    SourcesThe Monitor

  30. 30
    Quantum Physics and the Mystery of God’s Creation
    discussCatholic Life3h ago
    National Catholic Register

    SourcesNational Catholic Register

  31. 31
    Catholic Charities develops affordable senior housing
    discussCatholic Life3h ago
    CatholicPhilly

    Catholic Charities of Philadelphia has developed nine senior housing communities. Two communities marked 10 years in the city. The communities allow seniors to live within their budgets.

    SourcesCatholicPhilly

  32. 32
    Holy Family 2 takes top softball trophy
    discussDioceses3h ago
    Catholic Star Herald

    SourcesCatholic Star Herald

  33. 33
    La Diócesis de El Paso pone fin a su ministerio para menores no acompañados mientras la administración Trump retiene casi un millón de dólares adeudados
    discussCatholic Life3h ago
    The Monitor

    SourcesThe Monitor

  34. 34
    Diocese of El Paso ends unaccompanied child ministry as Trump admin withholds almost $1M owed
    discussDioceses3h ago
    The Monitor

    SourcesThe Monitor

  35. 35
    The Church in the Upper Midwest
    discussCatholic Life3h ago
    OSV News

    SourcesOSV News

  36. 36
    Hidden for centuries: How newly identified St. Augustine sermons were found
    discussCulture3h ago
    The Monitor

    SourcesThe Monitor

  37. 37
    World’s longest concert scheduled to end in 2640
    discussCulture3h ago
    CathNews Australia

    SourcesCathNews Australia

  38. 38
    Spokane bishop calls for prayers, outreach as wildfires ravage area
    discussBishops3h ago
    The Monitor

    SourcesThe Monitor

  39. 39
    Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis launches $250 million capital campaign
    discussDioceses4h ago
    The Catholic Spirit

    The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis has started a capital campaign to strengthen parishes and renovate the Cathedral of St. Paul and the Basilica of St. Mary. The campaign aims to support Catholic education and build community. It is the archdiocese's first major capital campaign in over 20 years.

    SourcesThe Catholic Spirit

  40. 40
    First-Class Relic of San Jose Sanchez del Rio To Be Blessed at Stony Point Shrine
    discussLiturgy4h ago
    Catholic New York

    SourcesCatholic New York

  41. 41
    Good as gold or paper profits? What to make of APSA’s annual report
    discussVatican3h ago
    The Pillar

    SourcesThe Pillar

  42. 42
    Catholic Telegraph publishes St. Lawrence coloring page
    discussCatholic Life4h ago
    The Catholic Telegraph

    The Catholic Telegraph has published a coloring page of St. Lawrence. The page is available on their website.

    SourcesThe Catholic Telegraph

  43. 43
    Mexican bishops call for religious freedom
    discussReligious Freedom5h ago
    Aid to the Church in Need

    The Catholic bishops of Mexico marked the centenary of the Calles Law with a message. The law imposed restrictions on the Church. ACN joins the call for religious freedom.

    SourcesAid to the Church in Need

  44. 44
    Citing economic and moral tolls, bishops in Texas and Michigan demand immigration reform
    discussCatholic Life4h ago
    National Catholic Reporter

    SourcesNational Catholic Reporter

  45. 45
    Archbishop Pérez appoints Sister Marie Mechtild Wasserthal
    discussDioceses5h ago
    CatholicPhilly

    Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez has appointed Sister Marie Mechtild Wasserthal as Delegate for Consecrated Life. She will serve as liaison to 66 religious communities in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

    SourcesCatholicPhilly

  46. 46
    4 facts to know about Ceuta, the Spanish border city in Africa
    discussCatholic Life4h ago
    Catholic News Agency

    SourcesCatholic News Agency

  47. 47
    Archdiocese receives $125,000 grant
    discussEducation5h 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

  48. 48
    Richard ‘RJ’ Turco remembered for legacy at Wildwood Catholic
    discussLife & Family5h ago
    Catholic Star Herald

    SourcesCatholic Star Herald

  49. 49
    Migrant ‘invasion’ in Ceuta divides Spanish bishops
    discussCatholic Life4h ago
    The Pillar

    SourcesThe Pillar

  50. 50
    Msgr. Joseph Prior explains Jesus' lesson on prayer
    discussCatholic Life3h ago
    CatholicPhillyPerspective

    Msgr. Joseph Prior reflects on Jesus' teaching on prayer. Jesus shows the importance of quiet time with God. This is from the Gospel.

    SourcesCatholicPhilly

  51. 51
    Brazil's Congress honors Catholic Church's family teachings
    discussLife & Family6h 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

  52. 52
    New USCIRF Chair Says Nigeria Remains Key Concern
    discussReligious Freedom5h ago
    The Tablet

    SourcesThe Tablet

  53. 53
    Pope Leo XIV visits 10 South America cities
    discussVatican6h 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

  54. 54
    Bishop Vilsom Basso presides Eucharist for WYD Seoul
    discussBishops6h ago
    CNBB

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

    SourcesCNBB

  55. 55
    Catholic leaders urge scrutiny of AI data centers
    discussCatholic Life6h 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

  56. 56
    Guy Ciarrocchi remembers Angelo Cecco
    discussCatholic Life4h ago
    CatholicPhillyPerspective

    Guy Ciarrocchi recalls his friend Angelo Cecco's virtues, especially his joyful visits to nursing homes. Cecco was a St. Norbert's parishioner. Ciarrocchi thanks the 'Angelos' in our lives.

    SourcesCatholicPhilly

  57. 57
    Ethiopia landslide kills 14 at monastery ritual, search continues for missing
    discussCatholic Life6h ago
    Religion News Service

    SourcesReligion News Service

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