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Thursday, August 6, 2026 · Ordinary Time, Week 18 · Green · updated 36m · Español · Italiano

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From the Holy See

Agenzia Fides · Diocese of Scranton · Vatican News · The Record
  1. 01
    Archbishop Ulloa preaches in Seville's Cathedral
    discussBishops4h 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

  2. 02
    Pope Leo XIV invites prayer for city evangelization
    discussVaticanNew 52m ago

    Pope Leo XIV has announced his August prayer intention, asking Catholics to pray for evangelization in cities.

    3 sourcesDiocese of ScrantonVatican NewsThe Record

    Pope Leo XIV has announced his August prayer intention, asking Catholics to pray for evangelization in cities. He hopes that urban environments can provide opportunities for proclaiming the Gospel. The Pope expressed his desire for the Church to reach out to those in need and promote fraternity and connection.

    SourcesDiocese of ScrantonVatican NewsThe Record

  3. 03
    Cardinal Tagle delivers homily on Transfiguration
    discussCatholic Life3h ago

    Cardinal Luis Antonio G. Tagle delivered a homily on the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord.

    2 sourcesAgenzia FidesDiocese of Villa MaríaPerspective

    Cardinal Luis Antonio G. Tagle delivered a homily on the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord. He reflected on the Gospel account and Jesus' revelation as the Son of God. The homily was given in Rome at the Palace of Propaganda Fide.

    SourcesAgenzia FidesDiocese of Villa María

  4. 04
    Vatican remembers Bishop Ercole Lupinacci
    discussVatican8h ago

    The Vatican commemorates the 10th anniversary of Bishop Ercole Lupinacci's passing.

    Vatican News

    The Vatican commemorates the 10th anniversary of Bishop Ercole Lupinacci's passing. He served the Church with wisdom and fidelity. His life was a testament to faith and dedication.

    SourcesVatican News

  5. 05
    Nigeria Presidency responds to Cardinal Onaiyekan's criticism
    discussChurch & State10h 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

  6. 06
    UN officials: Israel disrupts Gaza life
    discussChurch & State8h ago

    Israeli military operations in Gaza disrupt civilian life, damage shelters, and increase displacement.

    2 sourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

    Israeli military operations in Gaza disrupt civilian life, damage shelters, and increase displacement. UN humanitarian officials express concern. The operations affect daily life and cause displacement.

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

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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 AMECEA · Catholic News Agency · ACI Africa
    1. SIGNIS Africa hosts SIGNIS World Congress
    2. Ruffini urges Catholic communicators to prioritize humanity
    3. Helen Osman urges AI action at SIGNIS Congress
  2. America Public Discourse · The Catholic Spirit · Catholic Review
    1. The Augustinian State of Social Conservatism
    2. A voice from heaven?
    3. Catholic leaders call for prayers
  3. Asia Matters India · LiCAS News · CBCP News
    1. Indian nun joins Vatican consultative body on consecrated life
    2. Champion of people with intellectual disabilities
    3. Vatican, SIGNIS initiatives strengthen religious sisters’ role in communication
  4. Europe Knisja Maltija · Vida Nueva · Alfa y Omega
    1. Archdiocese of Malta holds Mass and Rosary
    2. Spanish bishops seek response for 1,000 Ceuta minors
    3. Pope Leo XIV visits Assisi
  5. Oceania The Record
    1. Movie Review: The Chosen – Season Six
    2. Notre Dame secures funding for police injury prevention research
    3. ACU awards Honorary Doctorate to outgoing UNDA Vice-Chancellor

Thursday, August 6

59 stories · 14 corroborated
  1. 01
    Australian bishops seek social cohesion focus
    discussBishopsNew 1h ago

    Australia's Catholic bishops urge a renewed focus on making Australia a more cohesive society.

    3 sourcesCathNews AustraliaCatholic Outlook

    Australia's Catholic bishops urge a renewed focus on making Australia a more cohesive society. They see the current social climate as an opportunity to witness to the Gospel. Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB wrote the statement.

    SourcesCathNews AustraliaCatholic Outlook

  2. 02
    Sr Louise McKeogh follows Salesian Charism
    discussReligious Orders2h ago

    Sr Louise McKeogh was called to consecrated life through the Salesian Charism.

    2 sourcesCatholic Outlook

    Sr Louise McKeogh was called to consecrated life through the Salesian Charism. She connected with the charism through her parish youth group. The Salesian sisters introduced her to the charism.

    SourcesCatholic Outlook

  3. 03
    Catholic leaders call for prayers
    discussChurch & State2h ago

    Israeli strikes in Gaza cast doubt on the White House's peace plan.

    4 sourcesCatholic ReviewDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic Sun+1

    Israeli strikes in Gaza cast doubt on the White House's peace plan. Catholic leaders call for prayers for peace. A University of Notre Dame scholar commented on the situation.

    SourcesCatholic ReviewDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic SunOSV News

  4. 04
    Wichita Diocese opens new seminary
    discussDioceses2h ago

    The Wichita Diocese will open its own seminary at the end of August.

    3 sourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun

    The Wichita Diocese will open its own seminary at the end of August. Bishop Carl A. Kemme announces the plan. The seminary has been in the making for over 20 years.

    SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun

  5. 05
    Federal court hears Oklahoma's religious charter schools ban
    discussEducation2h ago

    Oklahoma's Statewide Charter School Board wants to approve religious charter schools.

    2 sourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register

    Oklahoma's Statewide Charter School Board wants to approve religious charter schools. A state Supreme Court ruling and the attorney general prevent it. The federal court hears arguments.

    SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register

  6. 06
    Family learns hospice bed opened as father faced assisted suicide
    discussLife & Family2h ago

    A Canadian woman's father underwent assisted suicide after failed attempts to secure hospice care.

    2 sourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register

    A Canadian woman's father underwent assisted suicide after failed attempts to secure hospice care. Catholic ministries challenge New York's assisted suicide law.

    SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register

  7. 07
    Diocese of Cádiz and Ceuta offers aid amid migrant crisis
    discussDioceses2h ago

    The Diocese of Cádiz and Ceuta provided emergency resources to civil authorities as over 40,000 migrants crossed from Morocco into Ceuta.

    2 sourcesVida NuevaAmerica

    The Diocese of Cádiz and Ceuta provided emergency resources to civil authorities as over 40,000 migrants crossed from Morocco into Ceuta. The diocese assisted amid a humanitarian crisis. A scalabriniano priest has been serving in the diocese.

    SourcesVida NuevaAmerica

  8. 08
    Bishop Garcia reflects on Voting Rights Act anniversary
    discussBishops5h ago

    Bishop Garcia says the Voting Rights Act emerged from sacrifices of individuals who worked to secure the right to vote.

    3 sourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic SunOSV News

    Bishop Garcia says the Voting Rights Act emerged from sacrifices of individuals who worked to secure the right to vote. He chairs the US bishops' Subcommittee for the Promotion of Racial Justice and Reconciliation. The act's anniversary is a time to reflect on participation in democracy.

    SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic SunOSV News

  9. 09
    Vandals destroy Mary statue at St. Rita Catholic Church
    discussDiocesesNew 57m ago

    St. Rita Catholic Church suffered its fourth vandalism attack in 2 years.

    2 sourcesCatholic News AgencyACI Prensa

    St. Rita Catholic Church suffered its fourth vandalism attack in 2 years. A statue of Mary was destroyed. Police are investigating as a hate crime.

    SourcesCatholic News AgencyACI Prensa

  10. 10
    Women accuse Father Marko Rupnik of abuse
    discussReligious Orders4h ago

    22 women describe alleged spiritual, psychological and sexual abuse by Father Marko Rupnik.

    3 sourcesOSV NewsThe Catholic SunAmerica

    22 women describe alleged spiritual, psychological and sexual abuse by Father Marko Rupnik. The allegations are part of the Rupnik abuse case. The women were part of the Slovenian Loyola Community.

    SourcesOSV NewsThe Catholic SunAmerica

  11. 11
    Pope Benedict XVI reflects on Jesus' Transfiguration
    discussCatholic Life4h ago

    Pope Benedict XVI said the Transfiguration prepared apostles for the cross.

    3 sourcesCatholic News AgencyCatholic Star HeraldCatholic World Report

    Pope Benedict XVI said the Transfiguration prepared apostles for the cross. The Transfiguration is a transformative moment in Jesus' life. It reflects the life of a Christian.

    SourcesCatholic News AgencyCatholic Star HeraldCatholic World Report

  12. 12
    Pope Leo XIV visits Chiclayo, Peru
    discussVatican7h ago

    Pope Leo XIV will visit the Diocese of Chiclayo in Peru from Nov.

    3 sourcesCatholic News AgencyACI AfricaCatholic World Report

    Pope Leo XIV will visit the Diocese of Chiclayo in Peru from Nov. 11-17. He will visit several locations, including Chiclayo Cathedral and the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Peace. The visit marks his return to the diocese where he exercised his episcopal ministry.

    SourcesCatholic News AgencyACI AfricaCatholic World Report

  13. 13
    Pope Leo XIV's face on new Vatican coins
    discussVatican4h ago

    Vatican City releases new commemorative euro coins featuring Pope Leo XIV's image.

    5 sourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterACI Prensa+2

    Vatican City releases new commemorative euro coins featuring Pope Leo XIV's image. This is the first time since 2014 that a Pope's image has been printed on the coins. The new set of coins marks a rare occasion.

    SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterACI PrensaCathNews AustraliaCatholic World Report

  14. 14
    Tornado hits Menasha, Wisconsin, with no fatalities
    discussCatholic Life4h ago

    An EF-3 tornado struck Menasha, Wisconsin, on July 27, causing destruction but miraculously resulting in no deaths.

    7 sourcesCatholic ReviewDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic Spirit+3

    An EF-3 tornado struck Menasha, Wisconsin, on July 27, causing destruction but miraculously resulting in no deaths. The tornado had winds of 146 mph and traveled 12.5 miles. Catholics in the area have reported an outpouring of grace and compassion following the disaster.

    SourcesCatholic ReviewDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic SpiritThe Catholic SunOSV NewsNational Catholic Reporter

  15. 15
    The Augustinian State of Social Conservatism
    discussLife & FamilyNew 36m ago
    Public Discourse

    SourcesPublic Discourse

  16. 16
    Movie Review: The Chosen – Season Six
    discussCultureNew 51m ago
    The Record

    SourcesThe Record

  17. 17
    Notre Dame secures funding for police injury prevention research
    discussEducationNew 51m ago
    The Record

    SourcesThe Record

  18. 18
    ACU awards Honorary Doctorate to outgoing UNDA Vice-Chancellor
    discussEducationNew 52m ago
    The Record

    SourcesThe Record

  19. 19
    Be large-hearted people in large-hearted schools, Archbishop tells Mercy staff
    discussBishopsNew 53m ago
    The Record

    SourcesThe Record

  20. 20
    ACRATH collaboration seeks to educate, detect and prevent modern slavery
    discussEducationNew 53m ago
    The Record

    SourcesThe Record

  21. 21
    Archbishop Costelloe urges the Catholic Regional Tribunal to model the face of God
    discussVaticanNew 54m ago
    The Record

    SourcesThe Record

  22. 22
    Bishop George Kolodziej encourages Perth clergy to embrace Pastoral Supervision as a gift
    discussBishopsNew 54m ago
    The Record

    SourcesThe Record

  23. 23
    Perth Catholics put their names to keeping the Lord’s Prayer in State Parliament
    discussCatholic LifeNew 55m ago
    The Record

    SourcesThe Record

  24. 24
    2025 Catholic Social Services Western Australia Award recipients acknowledge God as the source of fulfilment and encouragement
    discussCatholic LifeNew 56m ago
    The Record

    SourcesThe Record

  25. 25
    SIGNIS Africa hosts SIGNIS World Congress
    discussCatholic LifeNew 1h ago
    AMECEA

    SIGNIS Africa hosts the SIGNIS World Congress in Kigali, Rwanda. The Congress brings together priests, religious, and lay faithful engaged in communication and media ministries. The event is seen as a sign of the Catholic Church's growth and maturity in Africa.

    SourcesAMECEA

  26. 26
    Ruffini urges Catholic communicators to prioritize humanity
    discussVaticanNew 1h ago
    AMECEA

    Dr. Paolo Ruffini, Prefect of the Vatican's Dicastery for Communication, urged Catholic communicators to uphold truth and human dignity in the digital age. He emphasized the importance of genuine human relationships over digital connections. Ruffini made the remarks in a video message to the SIGNIS World Congress in Kigali, Rwanda.

    SourcesAMECEA

  27. 27
    Helen Osman urges AI action at SIGNIS Congress
    discussCatholic LifeNew 1h ago
    AMECEA

    Helen Osman, SIGNIS World President, urged Catholic media professionals to turn AI discussions into concrete actions for evangelisation. The Seventh SIGNIS World Congress was held in Kigali, Rwanda. The Congress aimed to promote responsible use of digital technologies for human dignity and the Church's mission.

    SourcesAMECEA

  28. 28
    Attention as love: A reflection on prayer in the Christian life
    discussCatholic LifeNew 1h ago
    The Southern Cross

    SourcesThe Southern Cross

  29. 29
    A voice from heaven?
    discussCatholic LifeNew 1h ago
    The Catholic Spirit

    SourcesThe Catholic Spirit

  30. 30
    Support those in need
    discussCatholic Life2h ago
    Focolare Movement

    SourcesFocolare Movement

  31. 31
    Archdiocese of Malta holds Mass and Rosary
    discussDioceses2h ago
    Knisja Maltija

    The Archdiocese of Malta will hold a Mass and Rosary on 7th August 2026 at 9:30am. The event will include prayer for Spiritual Communion.

    SourcesKnisja Maltija

  32. 32
    The conversion of hungry hearts
    discussCatholic Life2h ago
    The Catholic Spirit

    SourcesThe Catholic Spirit

  33. 33
    VBS coordinator says the summer program is a great entryway into the faith
    discussDioceses2h ago
    The Catholic Spirit

    SourcesThe Catholic Spirit

  34. 34
    In Puerto Rico, Archbishop Gonz?lez of San Juan retires, bishop of Caguas named his successor
    discussVatican3h ago
    The Catholic Sun

    SourcesThe Catholic Sun

  35. 35
    Students run 979km for domestic and family violence victims
    discussEducation3h ago
    The Catholic Leader

    SourcesThe Catholic Leader

  36. 36
    CatholicVote’s trademark fight raises troubling questions
    discussCatholic Life3h ago
    Religion News Service

    SourcesReligion News Service

  37. 37
    Faith groups call for exemption from planned tax on charity donations
    discussCatholic Life3h ago
    CathNews Australia

    SourcesCathNews Australia

  38. 38
    Australia’s ambassador says Holy See ‘the original influencers’
    discussVatican3h ago
    CathNews Australia

    SourcesCathNews Australia

  39. 39
    Robert Louis Stevenson writes from a map
    discussCulture2h ago
    The Catholic SpiritPerspective

    Robert Louis Stevenson found inspiration in a map. The map contained a story. Stevenson stared at it to create.

    SourcesThe Catholic Spirit

  40. 40
    Bunbury Diocese general assembly plans for the future
    discussDioceses3h ago
    CathNews Australia

    SourcesCathNews Australia

  41. 41
    Apostolic administrator appointed for Rabat during cardinal’s investigation
    discussBishops3h ago
    The Pillar

    SourcesThe Pillar

  42. 42
    Ross Douthat and the case for the Catholic lay intellectual
    discussCatholic Life3h ago
    America

    SourcesAmerica

  43. 43
    Human Rights Commission calls for pause on NDIS reforms
    discussChurch & State4h ago
    CathNews Australia

    SourcesCathNews Australia

  44. 44
    The Ohio art teacher leading the Catholic response to the Haitian immigrant crisis
    discussCulture3h ago
    America

    SourcesAmerica

  45. 45
    French government shuts down Paris-area mosque over alleged support for terrorism
    discussChurch & State4h ago
    Catholic News Agency

    SourcesCatholic News Agency

  46. 46
    Archbishops call on UK to tackle global debt
    discussLife & Family4h ago
    CathNews Australia

    SourcesCathNews Australia

  47. 47
    Insight into the formative years of America’s first hero
    discussChurch & State4h ago
    CathNews Australia

    SourcesCathNews Australia

  48. 48
    Reviewer praises Polish short story collection
    discussCulture3h ago
    The Catholic SpiritPerspective

    A reviewer discusses Wojciech Chmielewski's short story collection, noting its unique perspective. The collection, 'White Week and Other Stories', is a translation from Polish. It embodies a Church that is both ancient and new.

    SourcesThe Catholic Spirit

  49. 49
    Sister Agnieszka Jarkowska leads meeting on obedience
    discussReligious Orders5h ago
    Suore Missionarie di Cristo Re per gli Emigrati Polacchi

    Sister Agnieszka Jarkowska spoke on obedience and power in religious life. The meeting was held in Morasko on August 5-6, 2026.

    SourcesSuore Missionarie di Cristo Re per gli Emigrati Polacchi

  50. 50
    Florida bishops urge senators to back bill extending Haitian temporary protected status to 2029
    discussCatholic Life4h ago
    Catholic News Agency

    SourcesCatholic News Agency

  51. 51
    ‘We will come to you,’ Texas archbishop tells migrants in new pastoral letter
    discussBishops4h ago
    The Monitor

    SourcesThe Monitor

  52. 52
    Church prays, recalls pain and compassion after Texas flood tragedy 1 year ago
    discussBishops5h ago
    The Monitor

    SourcesThe Monitor

  53. 53
    Scout Koernig wins triple gold
    discussEducation5h ago
    The Catholic Weekly

    Year 7 student Scout Koernig won Sydney Catholic Schools, NSWCCC and NSW All Schools cross country titles. She now aims for national championships.

    SourcesThe Catholic Weekly

  54. 54
    Three Sisters of Life Profess Perpetual Vows at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Joyful Celebration
    discussBishops5h ago
    Catholic New York

    SourcesCatholic New York

  55. 55
    The Catholic Spirit publishes reflection on living in alignment with God's will
    discussCatholic Life3h ago
    The Catholic SpiritPerspective

    The Catholic Spirit reflects on living in alignment with God's will. It discusses the difficulty of aligning one's life with God's will. The article encourages readers to pray and ask God what he wants from them.

    SourcesThe Catholic Spirit

  56. 56
    Commentator questions point of potential
    discussLife & Family3h ago
    The Catholic SpiritPerspective

    A commentator expressed disinterest in having children. The comment was made during an online discussion about birth rates. The discussion was hosted online.

    SourcesThe Catholic Spirit

  57. 57
    Bishop Valdivia: Ceuta represents ‘historic mission’ for Spain
    discussBishops5h ago
    Catholic News Agency

    SourcesCatholic News Agency

  58. 58
    George Weigel writes on Speyer diocese
    discussDioceses3h ago
    The Catholic WeeklyPerspective

    George Weigel writes about the Speyer diocese. The diocese was erected in the 4th century. A local Catholic bishop was first mentioned in 346.

    SourcesThe Catholic Weekly

  59. 59
    Haiti Church resists gangs
    discussChurch & State6h ago
    Aid to the Church in Need

    The Church in Haiti remains a source of hope amidst crisis and gang violence. Legislative and presidential elections have been postponed. The country is experiencing an unprecedented crisis.

    SourcesAid to the Church in Need

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