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Friday, August 28, 2026 · Ordinary Time, Week 21 · Green · The Liturgy of the Hours · updated 1m

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  1. 01
    Pope: Good of the human family cannot be sacrificed to private interests
    discussVaticanNew32m ago
    2 reportsVatican News

    SourcesVatican News

  2. 02
    Pope Leo XIV presides over 4 liturgies
    discussLiturgyNew50m ago

    Pope Leo XIV will preside over four liturgies in September and October.

    2 sources5 reportsHoly See Press OfficeVatican News

    Pope Leo XIV will preside over four liturgies in September and October. The events include a Holy Mass at the Basilica Shrine of the Mother of Good Counsel in Genazzano, an Apostolic Journey to France, and a Holy Mass for the inauguration of the Academic Year of the Pontifical Universities. The Master of Pontifical Liturgical Celebrations, Diego Ravelli, announced the schedule.

    SourcesHoly See Press OfficeVatican News

  3. 03
    Pope Francis meets state and civil society representatives in Siena
    discussChurch & StateNew5h ago

    Pope Francis met with state and civil society representatives in Siena.

    L'Osservatore Romano

    Pope Francis met with state and civil society representatives in Siena. The meeting took place in the Palazzo Pubblico.

    SourcesL'Osservatore Romano

  4. 04
    Father Silas Bogati appeals for prayers for Nepal
    discussChurch & StateUpdated2h ago

    Father Silas Bogati, Apostolic Administrator of the Vicariate of Nepal, appeals for prayers for Nepal after a devastating flood.

    3 sourcesAgenzia FidesAgenzia SIRToscana Oggi

    Father Silas Bogati, Apostolic Administrator of the Vicariate of Nepal, appeals for prayers for Nepal after a devastating flood. The flood has caused 469 deaths and over 2000 people are missing. Father Bogati reports that around 25 Catholic families in the disaster area appear to be safe.

    SourcesAgenzia FidesAgenzia SIRToscana Oggi

  5. 05
    Vatican News and Diocese of Benevento publish documents
    discussVaticanNew1h ago

    Vatican News and Diocese of Benevento publish documents on August 28, 2026.

    2 sourcesDiocese of BeneventoVatican News

    Vatican News and Diocese of Benevento publish documents on August 28, 2026. Vatican News publishes a news article. Diocese of Benevento publishes Determina n. 18 - FCD.

    SourcesDiocese of BeneventoVatican News

  6. 06
    Credential Letters of the Ambassador of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the Holy See
    discussVaticanNew1h ago
    2 reportsHoly See Press Office

    SourcesHoly See Press Office

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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
    1. Archbishop Jwara: I Hope to Build a Church Where All Belong
    2. South Sudan Seminary Invests in Agriculture, Enterprise to Sustain Priestly Formation
    3. Veteran Catholic Men’s Association Stalwart & Batswana royal dies
  2. America The Catholic Sun · National Catholic Register · The Catholic Register
    1. Precious in God’s eyes: Irish primate reflects on Father Flanagan’s witness
    2. ‘The War Shall Not Stop the Music’: Violin Virtuoso Recounts Meeting Pope Leo XIV
    3. Heed the call for parish involvement
  3. Asia LiCAS News · Diocese of Kontum · Archdiocese of Huê
    1. UN says destruction, military activity deepen civilian risks in south Lebanon
    2. Faith leaders receive World Peace Award 2026
    3. Archdiocese of Huê and Diocese of Kontum honor Saint Augustinô
  4. Europe Chiesa Cattolica Italiana · Diocese of Linz · Vatican News
    1. CEI donates 500,000 euros for humanitarian emergencies
    2. Bischof Scheuer leads delegation to Nordirak
    3. Diocese of Massa Carrara–Pontremoli hosts Festival della Parola 2026
  5. Oceania The Catholic Leader · The Record
    1. Church community celebrates 209 students in its First Nations graduates liturgy
    2. University of Notre Dame Australia awards Dr Patrick Dodson Honorary Doctor of Letters
    3. Bishop Nelson Po blesses St John of God Midland Private Hospital

Friday, August 28

48 stories · 5 corroborated
  1. 01
    Pope Leo: Prayer and social justice are inseparable
    discussVaticanNew31m ago
    2 sources7 reportsVatican News

    SourcesVatican News

  2. 02
    Bischof Scheuer leads delegation to Nordirak
    discussBishopsNew2h ago

    Bischof Manfred Scheuer and Bischofsvikar Slawomir Dadas lead a delegation to Nordirak.

    2 sourcesDiocese of LinzVatican News

    Bischof Manfred Scheuer and Bischofsvikar Slawomir Dadas lead a delegation to Nordirak. The delegation visits the Ninive-Ebene and the Autonome Region Kurdistan.

    SourcesDiocese of LinzVatican News

  3. 03
    Diocese of Massa Carrara–Pontremoli hosts Festival della Parola 2026
    discussCultureNew1h ago

    The Diocese of Massa Carrara–Pontremoli hosted the first meeting of the Festival della Parola 2026.

    2 sourcesDiocese of Massa Carrara–PontremoliToscana Oggi

    The Diocese of Massa Carrara–Pontremoli hosted the first meeting of the Festival della Parola 2026. The event took place in Avenza and was attended by Bishop Mario Vaccari. The meeting was curated by architect Roberto Ghelfi and focused on the theme «Personaggi e racconti di Genesi 1-11 nell’arte».

    SourcesDiocese of Massa Carrara–PontremoliToscana Oggi

  4. 04
    King Harald V of Norway dies at 89
    discussChurch & StateNew2h ago
    5 sourcesDeonStacja7La Croix+2

    SourcesDeonStacja7La CroixNewsbookRISU

  5. 05
    Pope Leo XIV signs baseballs for Trump, Vance, Rubio
    discussVaticanNew52m ago

    Brian Burch, US Ambassador to the Holy See, gifts the baseballs.

    3 sourcescath.chRome ReportsInfoVaticana

    Brian Burch, US Ambassador to the Holy See, gifts the baseballs. The baseballs are a gesture of friendship.

    Sourcescath.chRome ReportsInfoVaticana

  6. 06
    CEI donates 500,000 euros for humanitarian emergencies
    discussCatholic LifeNew50m ago
    Chiesa Cattolica Italiana

    The Italian Episcopal Conference donates 500,000 euros for humanitarian emergencies in Colombia, Peru, Indonesia, and Nepal. The funds will be used to support the recovery of affected communities through Caritas Italiana and local Caritas networks. Cardinal Zuppi emphasizes the importance of responsibility towards those suffering.

    SourcesChiesa Cattolica Italiana

  7. 07
    Roma restores medieval cloister of San Lorenzo fuori le Mura
    discussCultureNew55m ago

    The medieval cloister of the Basilica of San Lorenzo fuori le Mura in Rome has been restored.

    Vatican News

    The medieval cloister of the Basilica of San Lorenzo fuori le Mura in Rome has been restored. The restoration was carried out as part of the Caput Mundi-PNRR program. The cloister has over eight centuries of history and a rich lapidary gallery.

    SourcesVatican News

  8. 08
    Estonians celebrate first anniversary of Blessed Profittlich’s beatification
    discussChurch & StateNew1h ago
    Vatican News

    SourcesVatican News

  9. 09
    Pope accepts resignation of Archbishop Samir Nassar
    discussBishopsNew1h ago

    The Holy Father has accepted the resignation of Archbishop Samir Nassar and appointed Rev. Sharbel (Ghattas) Maroun as the new Archbishop of Damasco dei Maroniti.

    Holy See Press Office

    The Holy Father has accepted the resignation of Archbishop Samir Nassar and appointed Rev. Sharbel (Ghattas) Maroun as the new Archbishop of Damasco dei Maroniti. Rev. Maroun was previously the Protosincello of the Eparchy of Our Lady of Lebanon of Los Angeles.

    SourcesHoly See Press Office

  10. 10
    Precious in God’s eyes: Irish primate reflects on Father Flanagan’s witness
    discussBishopsNew1h ago
    The Catholic Sun

    SourcesThe Catholic Sun

  11. 11
    22ª domenica T. O. – Anno A (30.8.2026) MJ
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    Missionari Comboniani del Cuore di Gesù

    SourcesMissionari Comboniani del Cuore di Gesù

  12. 12
    ‘The War Shall Not Stop the Music’: Violin Virtuoso Recounts Meeting Pope Leo XIV
    discussVaticanNew1h ago
    National Catholic Register

    SourcesNational Catholic Register

  13. 13
    Latin Patriarchate: Emergency relief alone will not secure a future for Holy Land Christians
    discussEducationNew1h ago
    Catholic News Agency

    SourcesCatholic News Agency

  14. 14
    François Pallu founded MEP
    discussReligious OrdersNew1h ago
    Società per le Missioni Estere di Parigi

    François Pallu's youth in Tours influenced his missionary vocation. He later founded the MEP.

    SourcesSocietà per le Missioni Estere di Parigi

  15. 15
    St. Augustine's Grief Journey: Shifting Coping Mechanisms
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    Church Life Journal

    SourcesChurch Life Journal

  16. 16
    Litoměřice installs flower arrangements in three churches and bishop's residence
    discussCultureNew2h ago
    Církev.cz

    Three churches and the bishop's residence in Litoměřice will be decorated with flower arrangements as part of the Rozkvetlé dědictví Zahrady Čech project. The project accompanies the 50th anniversary of a traditional exhibition and combines floristic creation with the history and architecture of Litoměřice's monuments.

    SourcesCírkev.cz

  17. 17
    Jesuits launch Magis-Haïti
    discussReligious OrdersNew2h ago
    Jesuits Global

    Jesuits Global launches Magis-Haïti, a program for Haiti's young people. The program aims to bring hope to Haiti's youth.

    SourcesJesuits Global

  18. 18
    Archbishop Jwara: I Hope to Build a Church Where All Belong
    discussBishopsNew2h ago
    The Southern Cross

    SourcesThe Southern Cross

  19. 19
    Professioni perpetue a Cavaillon
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    Dottrinari

    SourcesDottrinari

  20. 20
    Catholics and Sport: A Historical and Theological Perspective
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    La Civiltà Cattolica

    SourcesLa Civiltà Cattolica

  21. 21
    Priester bleiben in der Ukraine
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago

    Menschen finden neu zum Glauben.

    Vatican News

    Menschen finden neu zum Glauben. Jugendliche übernehmen Verantwortung.

    SourcesVatican News

  22. 22
    Fastenaktion supports flood victims in Nepal
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago

    Partner organisations provide emergency aid.

    Vatican News

    Partner organisations provide emergency aid. Situation remains tense.

    SourcesVatican News

  23. 23
    Heed the call for parish involvement
    discussDiocesesNew2h ago
    The Catholic Register

    SourcesThe Catholic Register

  24. 24
    Be Here Now. Be There Then.
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    Franciscan Media

    SourcesFranciscan Media

  25. 25
    UN says destruction, military activity deepen civilian risks in south Lebanon
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    LiCAS News

    SourcesLiCAS News

  26. 26
    Sant'Egidio sends aid to Cuba
    discussChurch & StateNew2h ago

    The Community of Sant'Egidio has sent a container of food and medicine to Santiago de Cuba.

    Vatican News

    The Community of Sant'Egidio has sent a container of food and medicine to Santiago de Cuba. The situation on the island continues to worsen due to inflation and lack of basic necessities. The community's representative, Innaris Suárez, expressed concern about the future.

    SourcesVatican News

  27. 27
    Memphis honors Samuel Henderson
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    Order of Preachers

    Memphis honors Samuel Henderson, a formerly enslaved man and Catholic convert who served the sick and dying during the yellow fever epidemic. Henderson aided Dominican friars. A section of Adams Avenue will bear his name.

    SourcesOrder of Preachers

  28. 28
    Padre Lorenzo Rossit dies at 79
    discussReligious OrdersNew3h ago
    Dottrinari

    Padre Lorenzo Rossit died on August 19, 2026, at the age of 79. His funeral was held on August 21 in Giai. He was buried in Gruaro, in the province of Venice.

    SourcesDottrinari

  29. 29
    Nepal flood death toll rises to 475
    discussCultureNew2h ago

    The death toll from the Bhotekoshi River flood in Nepal has risen to 475.

    2 reportsVatican News

    The death toll from the Bhotekoshi River flood in Nepal has risen to 475. Over 1,400 people are reported missing. A lake on the Tibetan side could overflow.

    SourcesVatican News

  30. 30
    Ridley Scott directs The Dog Stars
    discussCultureNew3h ago
    Agenzia SIR

    Ridley Scott directs The Dog Stars, a thriller film based on Peter Heller's novel. The film is released by 20th Century Studios - Disney.

    SourcesAgenzia SIR

  31. 31
    South Sudan Seminary Invests in Agriculture, Enterprise to Sustain Priestly Formation
    discussEducationNew2h ago
    ACI Africa

    The Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio's St. John Paul II Institute of Philosophy Major Seminary is investing in agriculture and enterprise to sustain priestly formation. The initiative, known as John Paul II Foods, aims to reduce dependence on external assistance. The seminary believes formation must prepare future priests spiritually, intellectually, humanly, and practically.

    SourcesACI Africa

  32. 32
    Vatican diplomat meets Russian Foreign Minister
    discussChurch & StateNew3h ago
    Agenzia SIR

    Mons. Paul Richard Gallagher met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergej Lavrov in Moscow. The Vatican diplomat reiterated that the war must end and cannot be resolved with military means. P. Caruso said it is better to kill wars with words than men with swords.

    SourcesAgenzia SIR

  33. 33
    Assemblea del Vicariato di Thailandia e Vietnam e giornate di ritiro
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    Congregazione del Sacro Cuore di Gesù di Bétharram

    SourcesCongregazione del Sacro Cuore di Gesù di Bétharram

  34. 34
    Esercizi Spirituali 2026–2027: un invito a fermarsi, ascoltare, incontrare Dio
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    Suore Carmelitane Missionarie

    SourcesSuore Carmelitane Missionarie

  35. 35
    ‘It just feels like home’: Casner begins new chapter as Upper School principal
    discussEducationNew3h ago
    The Texas Catholic

    SourcesThe Texas Catholic

  36. 36
    Venezuela, tierra de gracia donde todo es posible
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    Global Sisters Report

    SourcesGlobal Sisters Report

  37. 37
    Returning to the roots, rediscovering the call
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    Global Sisters Report

    SourcesGlobal Sisters Report

  38. 38
    Vietnamese sisters turn water survival lessons into ministry of protecting life
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    Global Sisters Report

    SourcesGlobal Sisters Report

  39. 39
    Child sexual abuse needs a public health response. The Catholic Church can help.
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    National Catholic Reporter

    SourcesNational Catholic Reporter

  40. 40
    Massachusetts high court says no to saint statues, but fight continues
    discussChurch & StateNew3h ago
    National Catholic Reporter

    SourcesNational Catholic Reporter

  41. 41
    Silicon Valley pop-up Masses bring church and communities together
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    National Catholic Reporter

    SourcesNational Catholic Reporter

  42. 42
    Bishop prays for Norway's King Harald V, hails 'stable pillar'
    discussBishopsNew3h ago
    Catholic News Agency

    SourcesCatholic News Agency

  43. 43
    LA’s renovated LACMA museum features art at its finest — both strange and superb
    discussCultureNew4h ago
    Angelus News

    SourcesAngelus News

  44. 44
    Pope Leo returns to Castel Gandolfo
    discussVaticanNew4h ago
    Angelus News

    Popes traditionally take a summer break. Pope Leo makes the case for a summer slowdown.

    SourcesAngelus News

  45. 45
    Patrick Körbs reflects on Sunday
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago

    He talks about self-denial and taking up one's cross.

    Vatican NewsPerspective

    He talks about self-denial and taking up one's cross.

    SourcesVatican News

  46. 46
    Hajdúdorogi Főegyházmegye holds educational conference
    discussEducationNew4h ago
    Magyar Kurír

    The Hajdúdorogi Főegyházmegye held a conference for educational institutions. The conference was attended by leaders and spiritual leaders. It was held at the Szent Bazil Középiskola in Debrecen.

    SourcesMagyar Kurír

  47. 47
    Llegar a la escuela católica es un sueño posible
    discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
    The Texas Catholic

    SourcesThe Texas Catholic

  48. 48
    Spider Man: A Brand New Day and the Search For God Within
    discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
    The Jesuit Post

    SourcesThe Jesuit Post

Thursday, August 27

7 stories · none yet corroborated
  1. 01
    Church community celebrates 209 students in its First Nations graduates liturgy
    discussDiocesesNew5h ago
    The Catholic Leader

    SourcesThe Catholic Leader

  2. 02
    Authorities call Kherson residents to evacuate
    discussChurch & StateNew5h ago
    La Croix

    Authorities in Kherson, Ukraine, have called on residents to evacuate due to the danger of Russian strikes. The city is under threat from Russian attacks.

    SourcesLa Croix

  3. 03
    US demonstrates military power against Iran
    discussChurch & StateNew5h ago
    La Croix

    The US has shown military power against Iran since February 28. Iran continues to resist despite US operational successes. The conflict's political, industrial, and strategic costs grow for Washington.

    SourcesLa Croix

  4. 04
    The Two Augustines: Two Saints, One Catholic Faith
    discussBishopsNew4h ago
    Catholic Exchange

    SourcesCatholic Exchange

  5. 05
    US judge annuls Trump government sanctions against AI startup Anthropic
    discussChurch & StateNew5h ago
    La Croix

    A US federal judge in California has ruled that the Trump administration's sanctions against AI startup Anthropic are illegal. The government can appeal.

    SourcesLa Croix

  6. 06
    The Three Pillars of Faith—In Lived Reality
    discussCatholic LifeNew5h ago
    Catholic Exchange

    SourcesCatholic Exchange

  7. 07
    Jean-Michel Blanquer invites centrist politicians to Sens
    discussChurch & State6h ago
    La Croix

    They will meet on August 28-29, 2026.

    SourcesLa Croix

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