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From the Holy See

Agenzia Fides · Vatican News · Diocese of Melo · The Holy See
  1. 01
    Zimbabwe government tackles illegal mining
    discussCulture4h ago

    Zimbabwe's government has established a task force to address illegal mining.

    Agenzia Fides

    Zimbabwe's government has established a task force to address illegal mining. The task force aims to enforce laws and regulations related to mining permits, environmental protection, and public health. This effort is part of the country's Vision 2030 development plan.

    SourcesAgenzia Fides

  2. 02
    Abp Marcelo Colombo: Pope's visit brings peace message
    discussVatican6h ago
    2 sourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Melo

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Melo

  3. 03
    Angelus, 9 August 2026
    discussChurch & State12h ago
    The Holy See

    SourcesThe Holy See

  4. 04
    Seoul hosts Catholic Culture Fair
    discussCatholic Life8h ago

    The Catholic Culture Fair was held in Seoul on August 8 and 9.

    Agenzia Fides

    The Catholic Culture Fair was held in Seoul on August 8 and 9. The event featured 48 religious orders and congregations. It aimed to raise awareness of Catholicism in Korea.

    SourcesAgenzia Fides

  5. 05
    Vatican appoints Sr. Maria Nirmalini AC and Sr. Mary Lembo CSC as advisors
    discussVatican6h ago

    The Vatican's Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life appoints two nuns as advisors.

    Vatican News

    The Vatican's Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life appoints two nuns as advisors. Sr. Maria Nirmalini AC and Sr. Mary Lembo CSC will advise on matters of consecrated life. They are project partners of missio Aachen.

    SourcesVatican News

  6. 06
    Radio Veritas Asia marks 50 years with Malaysian concert tour
    discussCatholic Life1d ago

    Radio Veritas Asia's Mandarin Service celebrated its 50th anniversary with a concert tour across Malaysia.

    Agenzia Fides

    Radio Veritas Asia's Mandarin Service celebrated its 50th anniversary with a concert tour across Malaysia. The tour marked the 12th anniversary of the Global Chinese Hymn Composition Contest. The contest has produced nearly 600 original hymns for the Chinese Catholic Church.

    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 · ACI Africa · Vatican News
    1. Honouring Women in SA and the Church
    2. From Africa to the World: Nigerian Priest Elected SIGNIS World President Pledges to “rebuild SIGNIS as a Network”
    3. Bishop Gerald Mamman Musa cautions against self-promotion
  2. America Archdiocese of Ibagué · Religiose della Comunicazione Sociale · Catholic New York
    1. Mons. Orlando Roa Barbosa celebrates Mass
    2. A Word from Cardinal Dolan: The Holy Father’s Blessing
    3. Archdiocese of Baltimore collects 431 guns
  3. Asia Matters India · Archdiocese of Huê · Catholic New York
    1. Indian media leader elected vice president of SIGNIS
    2. Tea garden girls showcase rugby stage for indigenous pride
    3. Anti-conversion laws examined through sociological lens
  4. Europe Diocese of Gap-Embrun · Diocese of Valence · Vatican News
    1. Pope's voyage: registrations open August 10
    2. Pope Leo XIV appeals to stop spiral of violence
    3. Erzbischof Bentz warns against narrow Christian identity
  5. Oceania The Catholic Leader · Catholic Outlook
    1. Queensland charity closes after two decades of supporting farming families
    2. Brisbane group marks 10 years of supporting people facing homelessness
    3. Bishop Vincent runs City2Surf

Sunday, August 9

53 stories · 18 corroborated
  1. 01
    Pope's voyage: registrations open August 10
    discussVatican4h ago
    2 sourcesDiocese of Gap-EmbrunDiocese of Valence

    SourcesDiocese of Gap-EmbrunDiocese of Valence

  2. 02
    Seoul archbishop prepares for World Youth Day 2027
    discussCatholic Life2h ago

    The Archdiocese of Seoul prepares for World Youth Day 2027.

    2 sourcesArchdiocese of HuêCatholic New York

    The Archdiocese of Seoul prepares for World Youth Day 2027. The event's official theme song is 'Confidite, Ego Vici Mundum'.

    SourcesArchdiocese of HuêCatholic New York

  3. 03
    Pope Leo XIV: Jesus does not abandon us
    discussVatican5h ago

    Pope Leo XIV delivered a message before the Angelus prayer, commenting on the Gospel story of Jesus walking on water.

    16 sourcesVatican NewsCírkev.cz

    Pope Leo XIV delivered a message before the Angelus prayer, commenting on the Gospel story of Jesus walking on water. He urged trust in Jesus during difficult times. The Pope spoke to pilgrims gathered in St. Peter's Square.

    SourcesVatican NewsCírkev.cz

  4. 04
    Pope Leo XIV appeals to stop spiral of violence
    discussVatican8h ago

    Pope Leo XIV expressed concern over ongoing violence in Sudan, Ukraine, and Russia.

    7 sourcesVatican News

    Pope Leo XIV expressed concern over ongoing violence in Sudan, Ukraine, and Russia. He called for conversion of those who sow violence and an end to civilian casualties. The Pope appealed for diplomacy and dialogue to bring peace.

    SourcesVatican News

  5. 05
    Erzbischof Bentz warns against narrow Christian identity
    discussBishops8h ago

    Erzbischof Udo Markus Bentz warned against a narrow understanding of Christian identity.

    2 sourcesVatican NewsDOMRADIO.DE

    Erzbischof Udo Markus Bentz warned against a narrow understanding of Christian identity. He spoke at a lecture in Salzburg, emphasizing the importance of giving witness without coercion. Bentz cautioned against isolation and authoritarian tendencies.

    SourcesVatican NewsDOMRADIO.DE

  6. 06
    Postulator delivers Denver healing dossier
    discussCatholic Life9h ago

    The postulator of Blessed Zdenka Schelingová's cause delivered a dossier on an alleged Denver healing to the archbishop of Bratislava.

    3 sourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report

    The postulator of Blessed Zdenka Schelingová's cause delivered a dossier on an alleged Denver healing to the archbishop of Bratislava. This advances her path toward canonization. The healing occurred in Denver.

    SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report

  7. 07
    Pope Leo XIV appeals for peace in Ukraine and Sudan
    discussVatican9h ago

    Pope Leo XIV called for an end to attacks on civilians in Ukraine and Russia, and for humanitarian corridors in Sudan.

    4 sourcesVatican NewsAgência Ecclesia

    Pope Leo XIV called for an end to attacks on civilians in Ukraine and Russia, and for humanitarian corridors in Sudan. He expressed concern for the tragic situation in Sudan, particularly in El-Obeid. The Pope urged the international community to support efforts for an immediate ceasefire.

    SourcesVatican NewsAgência Ecclesia

  8. 08
    Bishop Musa focuses Katsina Diocese on transforming society
    discussDioceses10h ago

    Bishop Gerald Mamman Musa spoke at the SIGNIS World Congress.

    2 sourcesCatholic News AgencyCatholic World Report

    Bishop Gerald Mamman Musa spoke at the SIGNIS World Congress. He said the Katsina Diocese will focus on transforming society. The diocese is in a Muslim-majority region in northwestern Nigeria.

    SourcesCatholic News AgencyCatholic World Report

  9. 09
    Study: Religious norms protect children from anxiety
    discussLife & Family3h ago

    A study examined data over three decades and found that a country's religious values may serve as a protective factor against anxiety issues in children and adolescents.

    4 sourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterACI Prensa+1

    A study examined data over three decades and found that a country's religious values may serve as a protective factor against anxiety issues in children and adolescents. The study reports that religious faith can protect against anxiety disorders in youth. The research suggests that societal religious norms can affect children's anxiety.

    SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterACI PrensaCatholic World Report

  10. 10
    Pope Leo XIV denounces Sudan siege
    discussChurch & State7h ago

    Pope Leo XIV denounced the humanitarian crisis in El Obeid, Sudan, where a military siege has left over 500,000 people without basic supplies.

    2 sourcesACI PrensaACI Digital

    Pope Leo XIV denounced the humanitarian crisis in El Obeid, Sudan, where a military siege has left over 500,000 people without basic supplies. The Pope expressed concern for the crisis and renewed his call to protect the civilian population. The siege is occurring in the city of El Obeid, capital of North Kordofan state.

    SourcesACI PrensaACI Digital

  11. 11
    Pope appeals for peace in Sudan
    discussVatican10h ago

    Pope Leon XIV appealed for peace in Sudan, where a civil war has been ongoing for over three years.

    2 sourcesVatican NewsCrux

    Pope Leon XIV appealed for peace in Sudan, where a civil war has been ongoing for over three years. He urged the international community to support efforts to find a ceasefire. The siege of the city of el-Obeid has intensified in recent weeks.

    SourcesVatican NewsCrux

  12. 12
    Pope Leo XIV encourages youth to learn from St. Edith Stein
    discussVatican10h ago

    Pope Leo XIV reflected on the Gospel and encouraged youth to learn from St. Edith Stein.

    2 sourcesVatican NewsAleteia

    Pope Leo XIV reflected on the Gospel and encouraged youth to learn from St. Edith Stein. He delivered his Angelus address on Sunday. The address was given from the Apostolic Palace.

    SourcesVatican NewsAleteia

  13. 13
    Pope Leão XIV says Jesus doesn't abandon us
    discussVatican9h ago

    Pope Leão XIV spoke about not losing hope during difficult times.

    2 sourcesVatican NewsNiedziela

    Pope Leão XIV spoke about not losing hope during difficult times. He said Jesus doesn't abandon us, even in darkness. The Pope made these remarks during the Angelus prayer.

    SourcesVatican NewsNiedziela

  14. 14
    Pope Leon XIV reflects on humility
    discussVatican11h ago

    Pope Leon XIV spoke about humility and trust in Jesus during his Angelus reflection.

    2 sourcesVatican NewsGość Niedzielny

    Pope Leon XIV spoke about humility and trust in Jesus during his Angelus reflection. He warned against overestimating one's own strength and falling into despair. The Pope emphasized Jesus' presence in every situation.

    SourcesVatican NewsGość Niedzielny

  15. 15
    Cardinal Reina comments on Spin Time eviction
    discussVatican7h ago

    Cardinal Reina spoke about the Spin Time eviction, where 400 people were forced to sleep in camps.

    2 sourcesMissionari Comboniani del Cuore di GesùVatican News

    Cardinal Reina spoke about the Spin Time eviction, where 400 people were forced to sleep in camps. He emphasized the Church's commitment to those suffering. The Cardinal noted the city's risk of losing its soul due to the situation.

    SourcesMissionari Comboniani del Cuore di GesùVatican News

  16. 16
    Bishop Villani celebrates Mass among ruins
    discussBishops15h ago

    Bishop Villani celebrates Mass outdoors after an earthquake hit Pola Flegrejskie.

    2 sourcesVatican NewsNewsbook

    Bishop Villani celebrates Mass outdoors after an earthquake hit Pola Flegrejskie. Caritas provides aid to evacuees. Residents face water shortages and school closures.

    SourcesVatican NewsNewsbook

  17. 17
    Archdiocese of Fortaleza honors Santa Teresa Benedita da Cruz
    discussCatholic Life13h ago

    The Archdiocese of Fortaleza commemorates Santa Teresa Benedita da Cruz.

    2 sourcesDiocese of FortalezaACI Digital

    The Archdiocese of Fortaleza commemorates Santa Teresa Benedita da Cruz. She was also known as Edith Stein. Her conversion from Judaism to Catholicism inspired many.

    SourcesDiocese of FortalezaACI Digital

  18. 18
    Pope John Paul II honors St. Edith Stein
    discussCatholic Life13h ago

    St. Edith Stein, a Jewish convert and philosopher, was martyred at Auschwitz in 1942.

    6 sourcesDiocese of San BernardoVatican NewsFamiglia Cristiana+2

    St. Edith Stein, a Jewish convert and philosopher, was martyred at Auschwitz in 1942. Her life is an example of seeking truth and faith. The Church celebrates her feast day on August 9.

    SourcesDiocese of San BernardoVatican NewsFamiglia CristianaACI DigitalMagyar Kurír

  19. 19
    Queensland charity closes after two decades of supporting farming families
    discussCatholic LifeNew 43m ago
    The Catholic Leader

    SourcesThe Catholic Leader

  20. 20
    Mons. Orlando Roa Barbosa celebrates Mass
    discussDioceses2h ago
    Archdiocese of IbaguéReligiose della Comunicazione Sociale

    Mons. Orlando Roa Barbosa celebrated the Holy Mass that inaugurated the pilgrimage of the replicas of the Lord of Miracles of Buga. The event took place on Sunday, August 9, at the Catedral Inmaculada Concepción. The Archdiocese of Ibagué reported the event.

    SourcesArchdiocese of IbaguéReligiose della Comunicazione Sociale

  21. 21
    Why I Believe: An Interview by a Respectful Skeptic
    discussCatholic Life3h ago
    Catholic World Report

    SourcesCatholic World Report

  22. 22
    A Word from Cardinal Dolan: The Holy Father’s Blessing
    discussBishops3h ago
    Catholic New York

    SourcesCatholic New York

  23. 23
    Indian media leader elected vice president of SIGNIS
    discussChurch & State3h ago
    Matters India

    SourcesMatters India

  24. 24
    Archdiocese of Baltimore collects 431 guns
    discussDioceses4h ago
    Catholic Review

    The Archdiocese of Baltimore's gun buyback collected 431 firearms. Since 2023, 1,487 guns have been collected. The Baltimore Police Department is involved.

    SourcesCatholic Review

  25. 25
    Tea garden girls showcase rugby stage for indigenous pride
    discussCatholic Life4h ago
    Matters India

    SourcesMatters India

  26. 26
    Archbishop Hicks’​ Homily: August 9, 2026
    discussBishops4h ago
    Catholic New York

    SourcesCatholic New York

  27. 27
    Anti-conversion laws examined through sociological lens
    discussCulture5h ago
    Matters India

    SourcesMatters India

  28. 28
    Indigenous Peoples of Bangladesh rally for rights
    discussEducation6h ago
    Crux

    SourcesCrux

  29. 29
    Figure of Trump likely to loom over pope’s trip to Latin America
    discussVatican6h ago
    Crux

    SourcesCrux

  30. 30
    Tomašas Halikas speaks to Asian bishops
    discussBishops8h ago

    Tomašas Halikas spoke at the Asian bishops' conference in Džakarta.

    Vatican News

    Tomašas Halikas spoke at the Asian bishops' conference in Džakarta. He discussed reading the signs of the times. The event was part of the visos Azijos vyskupų konferencijų atstovų asamblėjoje.

    SourcesVatican News

  31. 31
    Pope Leo XIV visits 10 capitals in Uruguay, Argentina, Peru
    discussVatican8h ago

    Pope Leo XIV will make an apostolic journey to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru from November 6 to 17, 2027.

    Vatican News

    Pope Leo XIV will make an apostolic journey to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru from November 6 to 17, 2027. He will visit 10 capital cities. This journey is historic as it will allow him to visit countries with a low level of religious practice in South America, including Argentina, the birth country of the late Pope Francis.

    SourcesVatican News

  32. 32
    New director of cemeteries: ‘We’re helping families find peace.’’
    discussChurch & State8h ago
    Catholic Star Herald

    SourcesCatholic Star Herald

  33. 33
    Ninth of August 2026 spells ‘courage’
    discussCatholic Life8h ago
    Matters India

    SourcesMatters India

  34. 34
    Pope gives Angelus address
    discussVatican6h ago
    Vatican News

    SourcesVatican News

  35. 35
    UNICEF reports 743 Ebola cases in DR Congo children
    discussLife & Family10h ago

    UNICEF reports 743 confirmed Ebola cases and 330 deaths among children in DR Congo.

    Vatican News

    UNICEF reports 743 confirmed Ebola cases and 330 deaths among children in DR Congo. The epidemic has caused a 40% decline in vaccinations and medical care. It is the worst and fastest-growing epidemic in the country.

    SourcesVatican News

  36. 36
    Sister Saints: Clare of Assisi’s Letters to Agnes of Prague
    discussReligious Orders8h ago
    Franciscan Media

    SourcesFranciscan Media

  37. 37
    The State of Catholic Business in Southeast Wisconsin
    discussCatholic Life10h ago
    Catholic Herald

    SourcesCatholic Herald

  38. 38
    After the Angelus, Leo XIV calls for peace in Sudan and Ukraine
    discussVatican10h ago
    Aleteia

    SourcesAleteia

  39. 39
    Pope Leo XIV calls for ceasefire in Sudan
    discussVatican11h ago
    Vatican News

    SourcesVatican News

  40. 40
    Bishop Shirahama’s 75-hour vigil linked Hiroshima to the world
    discussBishops10h ago
    Aleteia

    SourcesAleteia

  41. 41
    Nwachukwu: Christian communicators must be disciples first
    discussVatican12h ago

    Kryeipeshkvi Fortunatus Nwachukwu spoke at SIGNIS 2026.

    Vatican News

    Kryeipeshkvi Fortunatus Nwachukwu spoke at SIGNIS 2026. He emphasized the importance of Christian communicators being disciples. They should build their identity on human and spiritual formation before creating digital platforms.

    SourcesVatican News

  42. 42
    The Bishop’s Schedule, Aug. 9 – 11
    discussBishops11h ago
    Catholic Star Herald

    SourcesCatholic Star Herald

  43. 43
    Vatican News hosts convegno on humanitas
    discussCulture12h ago

    A convegno on communication, youth, and relationships was held at Castello Teofilatto.

    Vatican News

    A convegno on communication, youth, and relationships was held at Castello Teofilatto. The event discussed the papal encyclical. It took place in Torre Cajetani, Frosinone.

    SourcesVatican News

  44. 44
    Léon XIV exhorts faith in God
    discussVatican12h ago

    Pope Léon XIV delivered a message before the Angelus prayer, focusing on Jesus walking on water.

    Vatican News

    Pope Léon XIV delivered a message before the Angelus prayer, focusing on Jesus walking on water. He encouraged the crowd to turn to God in difficult times. The Pope advised against pride and overestimation.

    SourcesVatican News

  45. 45
    Peter Kreeft: The Consummate Catholic Professor
    discussCatholic Life12h ago
    National Catholic Register

    SourcesNational Catholic Register

  46. 46
    St. Edith Stein’s Daily Advice for Women
    discussCatholic Life12h ago
    National Catholic Register

    SourcesNational Catholic Register

  47. 47
    Vatican News explores 2000 years of Rome
    discussVatican13h ago

    Vatican News examines 2000 years of Rome's history in a radio academy series.

    Vatican News

    Vatican News examines 2000 years of Rome's history in a radio academy series. Kirchenhistoriker Stefan Heid discusses Rome's art, money, buildings, popes, and pilgrims. The series coincides with the 150th anniversary of the Görres-Gesellschaft's Römischen Instituts.

    SourcesVatican News

  48. 48
    Acutis AI co-founder explores 'Magnifica Humanitas,' Pope's call for digital disciples
    discussVatican13h ago
    The Catholic Register

    SourcesThe Catholic Register

  49. 49
    Archbishop Wilson opposes assisted suicide law
    discussLife & Family14h ago
    Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales

    Archbishop John Wilson warns of dangers of legalizing assisted suicide. He urges opposition to the proposal, promoting proper care instead.

    SourcesCatholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales

  50. 50
    You know Sagrada Família. Now find Barcelona’s oldest church.
    discussReligious Orders13h ago
    Aleteia

    SourcesAleteia

  51. 51
    The value of letting go of the little things
    discussCatholic Life13h ago
    Aleteia

    SourcesAleteia

  52. 52
    Preferring darkness, I found light
    discussReligious Orders13h ago
    Aleteia

    SourcesAleteia

  53. 53
    SCEAM adopts Addis-Abeba Declaration on Catholic Education
    discussEducation15h ago

    The Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar adopted the Addis-Abeba Declaration on Catholic Education.

    Vatican News

    The Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar adopted the Addis-Abeba Declaration on Catholic Education. The declaration reaffirms education's central role in the Church's evangelizing mission. It calls for renewed commitment to integral formation of young Africans.

    SourcesVatican News

Saturday, August 8

2 stories
  1. 01
    Revisiting Claretian Mission in the Asian Context
    discussCatholic Life16h ago
    Missionari Figli del Cuore Immacolato di Maria

    SourcesMissionari Figli del Cuore Immacolato di Maria

  2. 02
    The love that Alzheimer's couldn't erase
    discussCatholic Life17h ago
    Rome Reports

    SourcesRome Reports

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