What is happening in the Church today?

John DeJak, USCCB education director, discusses trends in US Catholic education. He provides an overview of Catholic education in America.

SourcesThe Catholic SunThe Leaven

The Argentine government prepares for the visit of Pope León XIV. The Pope will arrive on November 8. The government and the Church are working together.

SourcesDiocese of SaltaReligión Digital

The Vatican City State Mint has issued a new set of coins to mark Pope Leo XIV's pontificate and the Jubilee Year of St. Francis of Assisi. The coins feature the face and coat of arms of Pope Leo XIV. The new set is the inaugural euro coin set of Pope Leo's pontificate.

SourcesThe Catholic RegisterThe Monitor

Bishop Stanislas Lalanne, emeritus bishop of Pontoise, died suddenly on August 17. He was 79 years old. Funeral details will be announced later.

SourcesDiocese of VersaillesDiocese of Pontoise

Sister Vicky Larson, LCWR president, spoke at the 70th anniversary assembly in Orlando, Fla. She emphasized the need for harmony among different congregations. Her term as president ended at the assembly's close.

SourcesThe Texas CatholicThe Monitor

Father Ricardo Bello Mato reflects on heaven and his years as a priest. He recently turned 100.

SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register

Archbishop Paulus Budi Kleden of Ende in Indonesia speaks to Vatican News about ongoing earthquake relief efforts. He asks for prayers as the people begin their journey toward healing and recovery. Bonds of faith and solidarity unite the people.

SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

Three Slovak bishops met pilgrims at the top of Calvary hill in Nitra. Pilgrims have climbed the hill since 1766. This year marks the 250th Nitra pilgrimage.

SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report

Indian Catholics were released from jail after 104 days. They were held on charges of conversion and attempted murder. The Rajasthan High Court granted bail.

SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report

Bishop Gregory Parkes announces clergy changes in the Diocese of Saint Petersburg. Reverend Michael Long Vu, S.V.D., is appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Catherine of Siena Parish. The changes are effective September 1, 2026.

SourcesDiocese of ClogherDiocese of Saint PetersburgArchdiocese of Newark

Pope Leo XIV appeals for a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine. The Holy See has long supported this solution as the only path to a just and lasting peace. Pope Leo XIV made the appeal at the Angelus in Castel Gandolfo on August 16.

SourcesVatican News

Pope Leo XIV expresses hope that the Mediterranean Games in southern Italy will promote sport as a 'prophecy of peace and fraternity'. The event will feature Athletica Vaticana with four athletes in three disciplines. The Games will open with a Holy Mass and the lighting of the Olympic flame.

SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of HallamCanção NovaTK KBS

Pope Leo XIV presided over a Mass for the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary at Castel Gandolfo. He spoke about the importance of faith and humility. The Mass was held at the pontifical parish of San Tommaso da Villanova.

SourcesVatican NewsL'Osservatore Romano

Pope Leo XIV will visit San Marino on Aug. 22. He will meet with authorities, lead Eucharistic adoration, and meet the faithful. San Marino has deep Catholic roots.

SourcesNational Catholic RegisterCatholic News AgencyACI PrensaCatholic Star HeraldACI DigitalCatholic World Report