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  1. 01
    Forças de Defesa de Israel identificam detidos por números no corpo
    discussChurch & StateNew3h ago

    Forças de Defesa de Israel identificam detidos por números no corpo.

    Vatican News

    Forças de Defesa de Israel identificam detidos por números no corpo. Tensões elevadas em Gaza e Síria.

    SourcesVatican News

  2. 02
    Pope Leo XIV visits France
    discussVatican7h ago

    Pope Leo XIV will visit France from September 25 to 28, 2026.

    2 sourcesAgenzia FidesArchdiocese of Reims

    Pope Leo XIV will visit France from September 25 to 28, 2026. Many faithful from the Archdiocese of Reims want to participate in the events. Tickets for the events have been quickly allocated.

    SourcesAgenzia FidesArchdiocese of Reims

  3. 03
    Cholera hospitalizes 500 in Yangon
    discussCulture7h ago

    At least 500 people have been hospitalized in Yangon with symptoms of cholera.

    2 sources3 reportsL'Osservatore RomanoVatican News

    At least 500 people have been hospitalized in Yangon with symptoms of cholera. 149 rapid tests were positive, with 9 confirmed by the National Laboratory. The outbreak occurs in a country divided by over five years of war, with millions displaced.

    SourcesL'Osservatore RomanoVatican News

  4. 04
    Meta faces trial over child safety
    discussCultureNew4h ago

    The trial against Meta has begun in California.

    Vatican News

    The trial against Meta has begun in California. The prosecution alleges that the company designed its platforms to foster addictive behaviors in young people, exploiting them for profit and deceiving the public about the risks. The start of the trial has also had repercussions on Wall Street, where Meta's shares fell by 4.4 percent.

    SourcesVatican News

  5. 05
    Hichilema wins Zambia presidential election
    discussChurch & State7h ago

    Brian Mundubile, the main challenger to President Hakainde Hichilema, has rejected the Electoral Commission of Zambia's declaration of Hichilema's victory.

    Agenzia Fides

    Brian Mundubile, the main challenger to President Hakainde Hichilema, has rejected the Electoral Commission of Zambia's declaration of Hichilema's victory. Mundubile's party has documented irregularities relating to the security, transportation and handling of ballot papers. An analysis by The Africa Report has found discrepancies between votes recorded at polling stations and figures subsequently announced.

    SourcesAgenzia Fides

  6. 06
    Catholic schools in Rd Congo reopen under Ebola threat
    discussEducation8h ago

    Catholic schools in Rd Congo reopen despite Ebola threat.

    L'Osservatore Romano

    Catholic schools in Rd Congo reopen despite Ebola threat. The Ituri school network organizes to prevent students from losing a year.

    SourcesL'Osservatore Romano

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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 Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference · ACI Africa
    1. Bishops’ Foundation Letter August (1)
    2. Zambian President Re-elected Amid Alleged Voting Irregularities, Closest Challenger Suspectedly in Hiding
    3. Catholic Diocese of Enugu investigates alleged clash between Priest and Knight of St. John
  2. America The Catholic Spirit
    1. Survivors reflect on faith, friendship and healing one year later
    2. Annunciation leaders bring parish, school into ‘way of peace’
    3. Annunciation School family moves forward in hope
  3. Asia Diocese of Hà Tinh · Archdiocese of Huê · Terrasanta.net
    1. Bernard named Doctor of the Church
    2. Patriarch Pizzaballa speaks at Meeting di Rimini
    3. Tajani speaks at Rimini Meeting
  4. Europe Niedziela · Magyar Kurír
    1. Portugal's President Antonio Jose Seguro signs law banning burka and niqab in public places
    2. Antonietta Meo writes letters to Jesus
    3. Bernard z Clairvaux founds 68 new monasteries
  5. Oceania The Catholic Weekly · The Catholic Leader
    1. Sydney organist joins Royal Academy of Music
    2. Europe’s tallest Marian statue encouraging pilgrims to ‘lift their gaze upward’ to God
    3. Liana Moric has faith conversation at pub

Wednesday, August 19

58 stories · 6 corroborated
  1. 01
    Appeals court upholds block on immigration enforcement at some religious sites
    discussReligious FreedomNew2h ago

    An appeals court upheld a block on immigration enforcement at some religious sites.

    2 sourcesNational Catholic RegisterCatholic News Agency

    An appeals court upheld a block on immigration enforcement at some religious sites. Dozens of religious groups brought similar lawsuits against the Department of Homeland Security.

    SourcesNational Catholic RegisterCatholic News Agency

  2. 02
    Catholic schools stop providing digital devices
    discussEducationNew2h ago

    Some Catholic schools have stopped providing digital devices to students.

    4 sourcesCatholic ReviewThe Catholic SunThe Leaven+1

    Some Catholic schools have stopped providing digital devices to students. They offer occasional computer time instead. The schools say students are learning more and retaining information better.

    SourcesCatholic ReviewThe Catholic SunThe LeavenOSV News

  3. 03
    Bernard named Doctor of the Church
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago

    Bernard is named Doctor of the Church.

    2 sourcesDiocese of Hà TinhArchdiocese of Huê

    Bernard is named Doctor of the Church. He was born in 1090 and founded the Clairvaux monastery. He defended the Pope and the Church.

    SourcesDiocese of Hà TinhArchdiocese of Huê

  4. 04
    Women recall behind-the-scenes work for Archbishop Sheen
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago

    Women who worked behind the scenes for Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen recall their labor.

    3 sourcesCatholic ReviewThe MonitorNational Catholic Reporter

    Women who worked behind the scenes for Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen recall their labor. They opened thousands of letters, recorded donations, and helped transform his words into material support for missionaries and young churches. The women's work was largely unknown.

    SourcesCatholic ReviewThe MonitorNational Catholic Reporter

  5. 05
    Christendom professor provides families with blueprint for more intentional homes
    discussEducationNew5h ago
    2 sourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic Sun

    SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic Sun

  6. 06
    Pope Leo XIV appoints 12 consultors
    discussVaticanUpdated5h ago

    Pope Leo XIV has appointed 12 new consultors to the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development.

    4 sourcesVatican NewsThe TabletThe Monitor+1

    Pope Leo XIV has appointed 12 new consultors to the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development. Three of the appointees are US-based leaders with ties to the University of Notre Dame in Indiana. The appointments were announced on August 18.

    SourcesVatican NewsThe TabletThe MonitorAmerica

  7. 07
    Portugal's President Antonio Jose Seguro signs law banning burka and niqab in public places
    discussChurch & StateNew1m ago
    Niedziela

    Portugal's President Antonio Jose Seguro has signed a law banning the use of burka and niqab in public places. The law aims to increase security and combat gender discrimination.

    SourcesNiedziela

  8. 08
    Antonietta Meo writes letters to Jesus
    discussCatholic LifeNew1m ago
    Niedziela

    Antonietta Meo, also known as Nennolina, was born on December 15, 1930, in Rome. She died at the age of six. Her life is still inspiring.

    SourcesNiedziela

  9. 09
    Bernard z Clairvaux founds 68 new monasteries
    discussReligious OrdersNew1m ago
    Niedziela

    Bernard z Clairvaux, a Cistercian abbot, founded 68 new monasteries and led 160. He was a prominent figure in monastic theology in the 12th century.

    SourcesNiedziela

  10. 10
    Survivors reflect on faith, friendship and healing one year later
    discussLiturgyNew18m ago
    The Catholic Spirit

    SourcesThe Catholic Spirit

  11. 11
    Annunciation leaders bring parish, school into ‘way of peace’
    discussCatholic LifeNew18m ago
    The Catholic Spirit

    Four leaders at Annunciation in Minneapolis help the community heal after a shooting during an all-school Mass. The shooting took the lives of two students and wounded others. The leaders aim to bring the parish and school into a ‘way of peace’.

    SourcesThe Catholic Spirit

  12. 12
    Annunciation School family moves forward in hope
    discussEducationNew18m ago
    The Catholic Spirit

    Annunciation School family moves forward in hope after a fire. The fire happened on Aug. 27, 2025.

    SourcesThe Catholic Spirit

  13. 13
    Annunciation students transitioning to high school takes special care
    discussEducationNew18m ago
    The Catholic Spirit

    SourcesThe Catholic Spirit

  14. 14
    Annunciation encourages acts of service
    discussCatholic LifeNew18m ago
    The Catholic Spirit

    Annunciation leaders encourage acts of service to mark one year since the fatal shooting during an all-school Mass. Minneapolis plans a community remembrance event.

    SourcesThe Catholic Spirit

  15. 15
    Artist adds ribbons to Our Lady of Grace fresco
    discussCatholic LifeNew18m ago
    The Catholic Spirit

    Artist Mark Balma adds ribbons to Our Lady of Grace fresco. The ribbons are a tribute to Annunciation hope. The fresco is above the altar at Our Lady of Grace in Edina.

    SourcesThe Catholic Spirit

  16. 16
    Archbishop of San Antonio announces laicization of priest for schism and disobedience to the pope
    discussVaticanNew19m ago
    Catholic News Agency

    SourcesCatholic News Agency

  17. 17
    Why God became human—and not a book
    discussCultureNew28m ago
    America

    SourcesAmerica

  18. 18
    Our Lady of Victory School Student Completes Mount Vernon Police Youth Academy
    discussEducationNew56m ago
    Catholic New York

    Our Lady of Victory School student Chase Reid completed the Mount Vernon Police Youth Academy. Reid said the program taught him to think fast, stay calm, and make good decisions.

    SourcesCatholic New York

  19. 19
    OAS council approves call for foreign ministers’ meeting on Nicaragua crackdown
    discussChurch & StateNew59m ago
    Catholic News Agency

    SourcesCatholic News Agency

  20. 20
    A Jesuit Pilgrimage to Poland and Prague
    discussVaticanNew47m ago
    America

    SourcesAmerica

  21. 21
    CNBB launches podcast series on Church Social Doctrine
    discussBishopsNew1h ago
    CNBB

    The CNBB has launched a podcast series on Church Social Doctrine. The first episode features an interview with Dom Ricardo Hoepers, auxiliary bishop of Brasília and CNBB secretary-general. The series aims to deepen the CNBB's message for the 2026 elections.

    SourcesCNBB

  22. 22
    Annunciation’s pastor reflects on the past year
    discussCatholic LifeNew19m ago
    The Catholic SpiritPerspective

    Annunciation’s pastor reflects on the past year. The pastor says the parish has felt God’s love. The parish has journeyed around the sun.

    SourcesThe Catholic Spirit

  23. 23
    Look to the teenagers
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    OSV News

    SourcesOSV News

  24. 24
    Fire breaks out at Saint Francis de Sales Seminary
    discussEducationNew1h ago
    Catholic Herald

    A fire broke out at Saint Francis de Sales Seminary in St. Francis, causing significant damage to the front porch of Henni Hall. The fire began during construction work and was extinguished. No injuries were reported.

    SourcesCatholic Herald

  25. 25
    Adolescente de Manhattan se fortalece en el Espíritu Santo tras un largo duelo
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    Catholic New York

    SourcesCatholic New York

  26. 26
    Our Lady of Grace hosts Annunciation parents
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    The Catholic Spirit

    Our Lady of Grace in Edina hosts an evening discussion with Annunciation parents. The discussion will focus on healing, grace, hope, and peace.

    SourcesThe Catholic Spirit

  27. 27
    Sydney organist joins Royal Academy of Music
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    The Catholic Weekly

    A Sydney organist has joined the Royal Academy of Music in London. The academy has produced famous musicians like Elton John and Annie Lennox.

    SourcesThe Catholic Weekly

  28. 28
    US Catholic bishops urge prayers against abortion by mail
    discussLife & FamilyNew1h ago
    Catholic News Agency

    US Catholic bishops call for prayers against abortion by mail. Abortion by mail is on the rise. Bishops say it leaves women vulnerable.

    SourcesCatholic News Agency

  29. 29
    Manhattan teen strengthened by Holy Spirit
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    Catholic New York

    A Manhattan teen found strength in the Holy Spirit during a retreat. The teen had been grieving. The retreat helped the teen turn loss into a calling to serve.

    SourcesCatholic New York

  30. 30
    Magyar Kurír publishes Új Ember
    discussEducationNew2h ago
    Magyar Kurír

    Magyar Kurír publishes the August 23, 2026 issue of Új Ember. The issue is available in churches and newsstands, and can be subscribed to through the editorial office.

    SourcesMagyar Kurír

  31. 31
    Letters to the Editor, Week of August 22, 2026
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    The Tablet

    SourcesThe Tablet

  32. 32
    ‘A country that’s dying every day’: 94% of Cubans live in extreme poverty
    discussChurch & StateNew2h ago
    Catholic Star Herald

    SourcesCatholic Star Herald

  33. 33
    Bishop Flávio Giovenale leads procession in Brazil
    discussBishopsNew2h ago
    Catholic News Agency

    Bishop Flávio Giovenale led a procession in Brazil. In his homily, he held up Mary as the faithful disciple who served others. People are ‘thirsting for Christ’.

    SourcesCatholic News Agency

  34. 34
    Mary inspires me to do small things with great love
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    America

    SourcesAmerica

  35. 35
    San Ezequiel Moreno inspires hope for cancer patients
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    Desde la Fe

    San Ezequiel Moreno faced a long and painful cancer illness with deep faith. Today, he is recognized as the patron saint of cancer patients. Many faithful people ask for his intercession in times of illness.

    SourcesDesde la Fe

  36. 36
    Missionari Servi della Santissima Trinità host job survival sessions
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    Missionari Servi della Santissima Trinità

    Missionari Servi della Santissima Trinità host job survival sessions. The sessions will begin on Wednesday, September 30th.

    SourcesMissionari Servi della Santissima Trinità

  37. 37
    Obituaries, Week of August 22, 2026
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    The Tablet

    SourcesThe Tablet

  38. 38
    Police chaplains add human, spiritual dimension
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    The Catholic Register

    Police chaplains provide human and spiritual support to police officers and their families. Two police officers died in the line of duty in Canada's two biggest cities.

    SourcesThe Catholic Register

  39. 39
    Descending from ambiguity to incoherence
    discussReligious FreedomNew3h ago
    The Catholic Register

    SourcesThe Catholic Register

  40. 40
    Faith leaders line up families to care for Haitian kids
    discussLife & FamilyNew3h ago
    National Catholic Reporter

    Faith leaders and congregations in Ohio are responding to a humanitarian crisis. They are lining up families to care for Haitian kids left behind as ICE closes in. Faith leaders see this as a spiritual, moral and humanitarian crisis.

    SourcesNational Catholic Reporter

  41. 41
    Bishop Vicente Ferreira receives expressions of support
    discussBishopsNew3h ago
    Religión Digital

    Organizations express solidarity with Bishop Vicente Ferreira after his reflection on combating violence. He is the bishop of Livramento de Nossa Senhora.

    SourcesReligión Digital

  42. 42
    Catholic Review publishes article on abortion
    discussLife & FamilyNew3h ago
    Catholic Review

    Catholic Review publishes article on abortion. The article discusses the pain abortion inflicts on women. It shares stories of women who regret their abortions.

    SourcesCatholic Review

  43. 43
    State Department awards $50 million to Catholic Relief Services
    discussChurch & StateNew3h ago
    Catholic Star Herald

    The State Department has awarded $50 million to Catholic Relief Services as part of a $1.4 billion partnership with faith-based organizations. The funding is through the State Department’s Faith and Community Initiative. Other aid groups, including World Vision, will also receive funding.

    SourcesCatholic Star Herald

  44. 44
    What Christians lose when we stop reading
    discussCultureNew2h ago
    America

    SourcesAmerica

  45. 45
    German bishop steps down early, citing ‘psychological strain’
    discussBishopsNew2h ago
    The Pillar

    SourcesThe Pillar

  46. 46
    Catholic schools rethink tech
    discussEducationNew3h ago
    Angelus News

    Catholic schools are rethinking the use of technology in the classroom. Laptops have not raised test scores and can harm a child's well-being.

    SourcesAngelus News

  47. 47
    Florida’s Catholic Attorney General, Bishops Face Off Over Vaccines
    discussEducationNew3h ago
    Catholic World Report

    SourcesCatholic World Report

  48. 48
    Brooklyn, Queens Catholic High School Athletic Association elects Sal Fischetti president
    discussEducationNew3h ago
    The Tablet

    The Brooklyn, Queens Catholic High School Athletic Association has elected Sal Fischetti as its new president. Fischetti is the longtime athletic director of St. Francis Prep in Fresh Meadows. He succeeds Ray Nash, who served for 48 years.

    SourcesThe Tablet

  49. 49
    Joël Le Scouarnec faces new charges for 10 rapes and 40 sex assaults
    discussLife & FamilyNew3h ago
    La Croix

    Joël Le Scouarnec, a former surgeon, faces new charges for 10 rapes and 40 sex assaults. An investigation has been opened by the Lorient prosecutor's office.

    SourcesLa Croix

  50. 50
    Colombian bishop visits La Guaira
    discussBishopsNew3h ago
    ACI Digital

    The archbishop of Cartagena, Colombia, visited La Guaira, Venezuela, after the city was devastated by earthquakes. He said he was deeply moved by the tragedy. He is the president of the Colombian Episcopal Conference.

    SourcesACI Digital

  51. 51
    OpenAI déploie ChatGPT for Teens
    discussCultureNew4h ago
    La Croix

    OpenAI launches ChatGPT for Teens. The new version is automatic for users who declare themselves minors or are detected as such. This is a way for OpenAI to protect itself from potential lawsuits.

    SourcesLa Croix

  52. 52
    Brasile: Toccati dai poveri e dalla Chiesa missionaria
    discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
    Missionari Comboniani del Cuore di Gesù

    SourcesMissionari Comboniani del Cuore di Gesù

  53. 53
    Cáritas Internacional defends protection of humanitarian workers
    discussChurch & StateNew4h ago
    Agência Ecclesia

    Cáritas Internacional says protecting humanitarian workers means protecting international humanitarian law. Over 1000 humanitarian workers were killed worldwide in the last three years.

    SourcesAgência Ecclesia

  54. 54
    Vatican delegate makes changes for troubled IVE
    discussVaticanNew3h ago
    The Pillar

    SourcesThe Pillar

  55. 55
    Orange Catholic Foundation does great work
    discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
    OC Catholic

    Lisa Hendey interviews Kathleen Hurtt about the Orange Catholic Foundation. The foundation does great work.

    SourcesOC Catholic

  56. 56
    Arcebispo apoia campanha contra apostas on-line
    discussLife & FamilyNew4h ago
    ACI Digital

    O arcebispo de Olinda e Recife, dom Paulo Jackson, apoiou a campanha "Aposte na Vida". A campanha alerta para os riscos das apostas on-line.

    SourcesACI Digital

  57. 57
    Mine collapse kills at least 100 in Centrafrique
    discussCultureNew4h ago
    La Croix

    A mine collapse in Centrafrique killed at least 100 people. The incident occurred in an artisanal gold mine in the west of the country. Rescue efforts are ongoing.

    SourcesLa Croix

  58. 58
    Fr. Martin Vitayathil installs relics of St. Carlo Acutis and St. John Paul II at Liat Catholic Centre
    discussCatholic LifeNew5h ago
    Missionari Figli del Cuore Immacolato di Maria

    The relics of St. Carlo Acutis and St. John Paul II were enshrined at Liat Catholic Centre in Kazhakootam, Kerala. Fr. Martin Vitayathil led the installation. The relics were installed on August 15, 2026.

    SourcesMissionari Figli del Cuore Immacolato di Maria

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