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Friday, August 7, 2026 · Ordinary Time, Week 18 · Green · updated 1m · Español · Italiano

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From the Holy See

SECAM · Vatican News · Agenzia Fides · ACI Stampa
  1. 01
    SECAM opens First Continental Conference on Catholic Education
    discussEducationNew 1h ago

    The Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) holds its first continental conference on Catholic education in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

    2 sourcesSECAMVatican News

    The Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) holds its first continental conference on Catholic education in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The conference aims to define a common vision for the future of Catholic teaching in Africa. Over 100 Catholic education stakeholders attend.

    SourcesSECAMVatican News

  2. 02
    Archbishop Ulloa preaches in Seville's Cathedral
    discussBishops16h ago

    Archbishop José Domingo Ulloa Mendieta of Panama preached the Novena in honor of Our Lady of the Kings in Seville's Cathedral.

    Agenzia Fides

    Archbishop José Domingo Ulloa Mendieta of Panama preached the Novena in honor of Our Lady of the Kings in Seville's Cathedral. The event highlights the spiritual bonds between the Churches in Panama and Seville. The visit coincides with the centenary celebrations of the Archdiocese of Panama.

    SourcesAgenzia Fides

  3. 03
    Pope Leo XIV visits France, meets abuse victims
    discussVaticanNew 1h ago

    Pope Leo XIV's apostolic visit to France from September 25-28 includes stops in Paris, Lourdes, and Metz.

    3 sourcesVatican NewsACI StampaAgência Ecclesia

    Pope Leo XIV's apostolic visit to France from September 25-28 includes stops in Paris, Lourdes, and Metz. He will meet with victims of abuse and participate in various events, including a visit to the UNESCO headquarters and a meeting with the European community. The Pope will also celebrate Mass and lead prayers at several locations.

    SourcesVatican NewsACI StampaAgência Ecclesia

  4. 04
    Nigeria Presidency responds to Cardinal Onaiyekan's criticism
    discussChurch & State22h ago

    Nigeria's Presidency seeks to ease tensions with the Catholic Church after Cardinal John Olorunfemi Onaiyekan's statements.

    Agenzia Fides

    Nigeria's Presidency seeks to ease tensions with the Catholic Church after Cardinal John Olorunfemi Onaiyekan's statements. Cardinal Onaiyekan said President Bola Tinubu's team does not provide an accurate picture of the country's reality. The Presidency tries to defuse tensions with a statement.

    SourcesAgenzia Fides

  5. 05
    Pope Leo XIV visits France
    discussVaticanNew 16m ago
    2 sourcesVatican NewsTK KBS

    SourcesVatican NewsTK KBS

  6. 06
    Pope Leo XIV's Message guides online missionary course
    discussVatican22h ago

    The International Secretariat of the Pontifical Missionary Union offers a Vietnamese-language online course on Pope Leo XIV's Message for World Mission Sunday.

    Agenzia Fides

    The International Secretariat of the Pontifical Missionary Union offers a Vietnamese-language online course on Pope Leo XIV's Message for World Mission Sunday. The course consists of three sessions, starting on August 8. It is intended for Vietnamese Catholics worldwide, especially those in Europe and the Americas.

    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 The Southern Cross · AMECEA · ACI Africa
    1. SIGNIS: Placing Africa at the heart of global Catholic communication
    2. Dr. Ruffini urges Catholic communicators to prioritize humanity
    3. Helen Osman urges AI action at SIGNIS Congress
  2. America The Catholic Register · The Catholic Sun · National Catholic Register
    1. Assumption of Mary feeds spiritual hunger
    2. Catholic memorial for those lost to suicide is a place to pray, feel ‘God’s love, peace’
    3. Peruvian researcher says Catholic faith wasn't imposed on Incas
  3. Asia Eparchy of Adiabene · Archeparchy of Arbil, Erbil · LiCAS News
    1. Chaldean Archdiocese Of Erbil hosts Vocation Camp
    2. Fr. San invites to Vocation Camp
    3. Eight dead, including teen suspect’s grandparents, in Thailand shooting
  4. Europe La Croix · Aleteia · Religión Digital
    1. León XIV meets abuse victims in France
    2. Pope Leo visits France
    3. Pope Leo XIV visits Assisi
  5. Oceania The Catholic Leader · The Southern Cross · Archdiocese of Mount Hagen
    1. Building a ‘civilisation of love’ – Australian bishops call out wounds of polarisation in social justice statement
    2. Reaching for the stars – a South Australian story
    3. Two Salesians Ordained Priests on the Feast of the Transfiguration: An African and a Papua New Guinean – A Sign of the New Missionary Face of the Church

Friday, August 7

42 stories · 12 corroborated
  1. 01
    León XIV meets abuse victims in France
    discussVaticanNew 19m ago
    6 sourcesLa CroixAleteiaReligión Digital+3

    SourcesLa CroixAleteiaReligión DigitalAlfa y OmegaVida NuevaInfoVaticana

  2. 02
    Pope Leo visits France
    discussVaticanNew 54m ago

    Pope Leo will meet with authorities, clergy, and victims of clerical abuse in France.

    2 sourcesLa CroixCatholic News Agency

    Pope Leo will meet with authorities, clergy, and victims of clerical abuse in France. He will celebrate three public masses. Registration for celebrations opens August 10.

    SourcesLa CroixCatholic News Agency

  3. 03
    Peruvian researcher says Catholic faith wasn't imposed on Incas
    discussCatholic LifeNew 1h ago

    A Peruvian researcher discusses the history of Catholicism among the Incas.

    2 sourcesNational Catholic RegisterCatholic News Agency

    A Peruvian researcher discusses the history of Catholicism among the Incas. The author of 'The Catholic Incas' claims this history is not taught. The researcher argues against the idea that the Catholic faith was imposed on the Incas.

    SourcesNational Catholic RegisterCatholic News Agency

  4. 04
    Chaldean Archdiocese Of Erbil hosts Vocation Camp
    discussReligious OrdersNew 1h ago

    The Chaldean Archdiocese Of Erbil is hosting a Vocation Camp.

    2 sourcesEparchy of AdiabeneArcheparchy of Arbil, Erbil

    The Chaldean Archdiocese Of Erbil is hosting a Vocation Camp. Fr. San is involved in the camp.

    SourcesEparchy of AdiabeneArcheparchy of Arbil, Erbil

  5. 05
    Fr. San invites to Vocation Camp
    discussReligious OrdersNew 1h ago

    Fr. San invites to Vocation Camp from August 12-14 in Ankawa.

    2 sourcesEparchy of AdiabeneArcheparchy of Arbil, Erbil

    Fr. San invites to Vocation Camp from August 12-14 in Ankawa. The camp is for those interested in their vocation.

    SourcesEparchy of AdiabeneArcheparchy of Arbil, Erbil

  6. 06
    Pope Leo XIV visits Assisi
    discussVatican2h ago

    Pope Leo XIV visited Assisi for the European Franciscan youth meeting GO!

    3 sourcesCírkev.czVatican NewsKatholiek Nieuwsblad

    Pope Leo XIV visited Assisi for the European Franciscan youth meeting GO! 2026. He encouraged young people to become 'new saints'. The visit left a deep impression on participants and the local community.

    SourcesCírkev.czVatican NewsKatholiek Nieuwsblad

  7. 07
    Amplifying the voices of Catholic sisters in the public square
    discussDioceses2h ago
    2 sourcesDiocese of HallamVatican News

    SourcesDiocese of HallamVatican News

  8. 08
    Cardinal Parolin meets Mexico's National Dialogue for Peace
    discussVaticanNew 59m ago

    Cardinal Pietro Parolin visited Mexico and met with representatives of the National Dialogue for Peace.

    2 sourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

    Cardinal Pietro Parolin visited Mexico and met with representatives of the National Dialogue for Peace. He emphasized that peace begins with empathy for the suffering of others and requires daily commitment. The initiative gives hope to regions affected by violence and has the support of the Holy See.

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

  9. 09
    Pope Leo XIV visits France
    discussVatican2h ago

    Pope Leo XIV will visit France from September 25-28.

    2 sourcesVatican NewsRome Reports

    Pope Leo XIV will visit France from September 25-28. He will visit Paris, Lourdes, and Metz. The trip's motto is 'So that the world may have life'.

    SourcesVatican NewsRome Reports

  10. 10
    Fr. Antoine speaks about vocation
    discussReligious OrdersNew 1h ago

    Fr. Antoine, Assistant Director of the Patriarchal Seminary, discusses vocation.

    2 sourcesEparchy of AdiabeneArcheparchy of Arbil, ErbilPerspective

    Fr. Antoine, Assistant Director of the Patriarchal Seminary, discusses vocation. He is interviewed by Chaldean Archdiocese Of Erbil.

    SourcesEparchy of AdiabeneArcheparchy of Arbil, Erbil

  11. 11
    Vatican prepares for World Youth Day 2027 in Seoul
    discussVaticanNew 1h ago

    The next World Youth Day will be held in Seoul in August 2027.

    4 sourcesFocolare MovementVatican NewsDiocese of Kontum+1

    The next World Youth Day will be held in Seoul in August 2027. Preparations are underway, with the official anthem released and a campaign for creation care launched. The event is expected to draw a large crowd.

    SourcesFocolare MovementVatican NewsDiocese of KontumMagyar Kurír

  12. 12
    Dioceses of Nîmes and Hallam observe Assumption of Mary
    discussLiturgy3h ago

    The Dioceses of Nîmes and Hallam celebrate the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

    2 sourcesDiocese of HallamDiocese of Nîmes

    The Dioceses of Nîmes and Hallam celebrate the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Masses are held in Cabrières and Marguerittes. The feast day commemorates Mary's assumption into glory.

    SourcesDiocese of HallamDiocese of Nîmes

  13. 13
    Assumption of Mary feeds spiritual hunger
    discussCatholic LifeNew 6m ago
    The Catholic Register

    SourcesThe Catholic Register

  14. 14
    Catholic memorial for those lost to suicide is a place to pray, feel ‘God’s love, peace’
    discussDiocesesNew 16m ago
    The Catholic Sun

    SourcesThe Catholic Sun

  15. 15
    Beatification cause of Tanzania’s first president now at witness interrogation stage
    discussBishopsNew 1h ago
    Catholic News Agency

    SourcesCatholic News Agency

  16. 16
    August 07 2026, Angelus and Rosary
    discussCatholic LifeNew 1h ago
    Vatican News

    SourcesVatican News

  17. 17
    Making a house into a home takes intention
    discussEducationNew 1h ago
    Aleteia

    SourcesAleteia

  18. 18
    The quiet signs of hope left emerging from French wildfires
    discussCatholic LifeNew 1h ago
    Aleteia

    SourcesAleteia

  19. 19
    Vatican issues Pope Leo XIV euro coins
    discussVaticanNew 1h ago

    Vatican introduces new euro coin collection marking Pope Leo XIV's papacy.

    Vatican News

    Vatican introduces new euro coin collection marking Pope Leo XIV's papacy. This is the first time since 2014 a pope's portrait appears on Vatican coins.

    SourcesVatican News

  20. 20
    Eight dead, including teen suspect’s grandparents, in Thailand shooting
    discussEducationNew 1h ago
    LiCAS News

    SourcesLiCAS News

  21. 21
    Alasdair MacIntyre on Abortion
    discussLife & FamilyNew 1h ago
    Word on Fire

    SourcesWord on Fire

  22. 22
    Cardinal Tagle says war disfigures world
    discussVaticanNew 1h ago

    Cardinal Tagle gave a homily on the Feast of the Transfiguration.

    Vatican News

    Cardinal Tagle gave a homily on the Feast of the Transfiguration. He mentioned the anniversary of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima. He questioned if war is truly over.

    SourcesVatican News

  23. 23
    Vatican launches digital empowerment project for African women leaders
    discussVaticanNew 1h ago

    A project to empower women leaders in Africa through digital technology has been launched.

    Vatican News

    A project to empower women leaders in Africa through digital technology has been launched. The initiative involves 50 Catholic focal points in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Malawi, and Ghana. The project is rooted in human dignity, solidarity, and the call to use technology for the service of people.

    SourcesVatican News

  24. 24
    Pope Leon XIV visits France
    discussVatican2h ago

    Pope Leon XIV will visit Paris, Saint-Denis, Lourdes, and Metz during a 4-day apostolic visit to France.

    Vatican News

    Pope Leon XIV will visit Paris, Saint-Denis, Lourdes, and Metz during a 4-day apostolic visit to France. The Vatican Press Office has published the program of the papal trip.

    SourcesVatican News

  25. 25
    Pope Léon XIV unveils logo for France visit
    discussVatican2h ago

    The apostolic journey of Pope Léon XIV to France has its visual identity.

    Vatican News

    The apostolic journey of Pope Léon XIV to France has its visual identity. The logo represents the spiritual force and hope of the visit. The Pope will visit from September 25 to 28, 2026.

    SourcesVatican News

  26. 26
    Come and See: Kingston builds on 200-year legacy
    discussDioceses2h ago
    The Catholic Register

    SourcesThe Catholic Register

  27. 27
    Bakristu and Confucius followers promote dialogue
    discussCatholic Life2h ago

    Bakristu and Confucius followers held a joint seminar at Sogang Catholic University in Seoul.

    Vatican News

    Bakristu and Confucius followers held a joint seminar at Sogang Catholic University in Seoul. They discussed ways to promote mutual understanding and respect.

    SourcesVatican News

  28. 28
    The Throne of God and the Glory of Christ
    discussCatholic Life2h ago
    Church Life Journal

    SourcesChurch Life Journal

  29. 29
    Esce Au Cœur de Paris, un documentario sull’eredità viva di san Vincenzo de’ Paoli
    discussCatholic Life3h ago
    Congregazione della Missione

    SourcesCongregazione della Missione

  30. 30
    Pope Leo XIV celebrates masses in Castel Gandolfo
    discussVatican3h ago

    Pope Leo XIV will celebrate masses in Castel Gandolfo in August.

    Vatican News

    Pope Leo XIV will celebrate masses in Castel Gandolfo in August. He will attend a mass on August 15 and a Eucharistic celebration on August 29. The local community is preparing for his visit.

    SourcesVatican News

  31. 31
    Faith in Christ in the storm
    discussCatholic Life3h ago
    OSV News

    SourcesOSV News

  32. 32
    Pope Leo XIV visits Uruguay
    discussVaticanNew 34m ago
    Vatican News

    SourcesVatican News

  33. 33
    Cambio ai vertici dell’ospedale di Tricase: Derrico succede a Suor Margherita
    discussCatholic Life4h ago
    Marcelline , Suore di S. Marcellina

    SourcesMarcelline , Suore di S. Marcellina

  34. 34
    Francesco Guccini dies at 86
    discussCulture4h ago

    Francesco Guccini, a renowned Italian singer-songwriter and writer, has passed away.

    Vatican News

    Francesco Guccini, a renowned Italian singer-songwriter and writer, has passed away. He wrote the song 'Dio è morto' and expressed the experience of several Italian generations. Guccini was 86 years old.

    SourcesVatican News

  35. 35
    The gift of interculturality enriches missionary life
    discussCatholic Life4h ago
    Global Sisters Report

    SourcesGlobal Sisters Report

  36. 36
    LCWR assembly marks 70 years with Pope Leo XIV message and focus on synodality
    discussVatican4h ago
    Global Sisters Report

    SourcesGlobal Sisters Report

  37. 37
    Reporter's Notebook: What I learned reporting on death row, one 20-minute call at a time
    discussCatholic Life4h ago
    National Catholic Reporter

    SourcesNational Catholic Reporter

  38. 38
    Your letters: Pope Leo and synodality, funeral restrictions, civil religion and immigration
    discussVatican4h ago
    National Catholic Reporter

    SourcesNational Catholic Reporter

  39. 39
    Unicef: 300 child deaths in 300 days in Gaza
    discussChurch & State3h ago
    Vatican News

    SourcesVatican News

  40. 40
    Myanmar, Thai Church leaders renew pastoral commitment to displaced border communities
    discussCatholic Life5h ago
    LiCAS News

    SourcesLiCAS News

  41. 41
    Pater Antonius Sohler serves in Narvik
    discussCatholic Life3h ago

    Pater Antonius Sohler is a priest in Narvik, Norway.

    Vatican NewsPerspective

    Pater Antonius Sohler is a priest in Narvik, Norway. He serves a community of around 500 members. He discusses challenges and opportunities.

    SourcesVatican News

  42. 42
    Stijn Fens writes column
    discussCatholic Life4h ago
    RKKerk.nlPerspective

    Stijn Fens shares personal reflection on Church and society. He ponders why people feel at home in a particular church. The column is part of the Pius Almanak 2026 summer series.

    SourcesRKKerk.nl

Thursday, August 6

15 stories · 2 corroborated
  1. 01
    Vincenzo Tamma explains quantum physics
    discussCatholic Life8h ago

    Vincenzo Tamma discusses how quantum mechanics reveals the intelligibility of nature and points to the Creator.

    2 sourcesDiocese of KontumThe Catholic Thing

    Vincenzo Tamma discusses how quantum mechanics reveals the intelligibility of nature and points to the Creator. He explains the connection between quantum physics and God's creation. Tamma is a Catholic physicist and professor.

    SourcesDiocese of KontumThe Catholic Thing

  2. 02
    Two Salesians Ordained Priests on the Feast of the Transfiguration: An African and a Papua New Guinean – A Sign of the New Missionary Face of the Church
    discussBishops11h ago
    11 sourcesArchdiocese of Mount HagenArchdiocese of Port MoresbyDiocese of Lae+3

    SourcesArchdiocese of Mount HagenArchdiocese of Port MoresbyDiocese of LaeDiocese of KimbeDiocese of KundiawaDiocese of Kavieng

  3. 03
    Pope mentions Bp. Angelelli in Magnifica humanitas
    discussVatican5h ago

    Bp. Enrique Angelelli of La Rioja died 50 years ago.

    Vatican News

    Bp. Enrique Angelelli of La Rioja died 50 years ago. He was beatified in 2019. Pope mentions him in Magnifica humanitas. Angelelli was known for advocating for the poor and denouncing regime violence.

    SourcesVatican News

  4. 04
    Augustinian sisters mark golden jubilee among Indigenous Dayak communities in Indonesia
    discussEducation5h ago
    LiCAS News

    SourcesLiCAS News

  5. 05
    Building a ‘civilisation of love’ – Australian bishops call out wounds of polarisation in social justice statement
    discussBishops5h ago
    The Catholic Leader

    SourcesThe Catholic Leader

  6. 06
    Società Missioni Africane celebrates Father Planque's 200th birthday
    discussReligious Orders6h ago
    Società delle Missioni Africane

    The Società Missioni Africane marked the 200th anniversary of Father Augustin Joseph Planque's birth. Missionaries gathered in his birth village of Chemy. The event commemorated his legacy.

    SourcesSocietà delle Missioni Africane

  7. 07
    Reaching for the stars – a South Australian story
    discussCatholic Life6h ago
    The Southern Cross

    SourcesThe Southern Cross

  8. 08
    For what (or for whom) do you burn?
    discussCatholic Life7h ago
    The Leaven

    SourcesThe Leaven

  9. 09
    SIGNIS: Placing Africa at the heart of global Catholic communication
    discussCatholic Life7h ago
    The Southern Cross

    SourcesThe Southern Cross

  10. 10
    Teenage saint of the internet age draws the crowds to Adelaide
    discussDioceses8h ago
    The Southern Cross

    SourcesThe Southern Cross

  11. 11
    Bishop Mário Spaki comments on Matthew 16:24-28
    discussBishops5h ago

    Bishop Mário Spaki of Paranavaí comments on the Gospel of Matthew.

    Vatican NewsPerspective

    Bishop Mário Spaki of Paranavaí comments on the Gospel of Matthew. He reflects on Matthew 16:24-28.

    SourcesVatican News

  12. 12
    Attending Mass on Holy Days of Obligation
    discussLiturgy7h ago
    Franciscan Media

    SourcesFranciscan Media

  13. 13
    Can You Be Excommunicated for a Social-Media Post? A Canon Lawyer Responds
    discussCatholic Life8h ago
    National Catholic Register

    SourcesNational Catholic Register

  14. 14
    T-shirted, veiled, and tennis-shoed
    discussCatholic Life8h ago
    The Catholic Thing

    SourcesThe Catholic Thing

  15. 15
    On the importance of the Liturgy of the Hours
    discussLiturgy8h ago
    The Catholic Thing

    SourcesThe Catholic Thing

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