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From the Holy See

Diocese of Linz · Vatican News · Agenzia Fides · Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference
  1. 01
    Bishops Scheuer, Schwarz call for prayer
    discussBishopsNew57m ago
    2 sourcesDiocese of LinzVatican News

    SourcesDiocese of LinzVatican News

  2. 02
    Pope Leo XIV notes Sudan conflict escalation
    discussChurch & State20h ago

    War in Sudan intensifies, with fighting in El Obeid and Blue Nile.

    2 sourcesAgenzia FidesVatican News

    War in Sudan intensifies, with fighting in El Obeid and Blue Nile. Pope Leo XIV expresses concern. Civilians are affected by drone strikes.

    SourcesAgenzia FidesVatican News

  3. 03
    Pope Leon XIV encourages Czech youth to receive Christ's presence
    discussVaticanNew1h ago

    Pope Leon XIV sent a message to the national youth meeting in Ostrava, Czech Republic.

    Vatican News

    Pope Leon XIV sent a message to the national youth meeting in Ostrava, Czech Republic. Cardinal Pietro Parolin transmitted the message. The Pope encouraged youth to receive Christ's presence and word.

    SourcesVatican News

  4. 04
    Bishops issue pastoral letter on 2026 elections
    discussBishops20h ago

    The Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference released a pastoral letter on the 2026 municipal elections.

    4 sourcesSouthern African Catholic Bishops' ConferenceArchdiocese of PretoriaArchdiocese of Cape Town+1

    The Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference released a pastoral letter on the 2026 municipal elections. The letter emphasizes the importance of promoting the common good. Christian leaders in South Sudan also warned against fueling insecurity and violence during the 2026 elections.

    SourcesSouthern African Catholic Bishops' ConferenceArchdiocese of PretoriaArchdiocese of Cape TownAgenzia Fides

  5. 05
    Pope Leo XIV celebrates Assumption in Castel Gandolfo
    discussVaticanNew1h ago

    Pope Leo XIV will spend several days in Castel Gandolfo, where he will lead Holy Mass on August 15.

    2 sources3 reportsVatican NewsTK KBS

    Pope Leo XIV will spend several days in Castel Gandolfo, where he will lead Holy Mass on August 15. He will rest there until August 18.

    SourcesVatican NewsTK KBS

  6. 06
    Papua New Guinea, the miracle of ecclesial unity in the Country of 800 languages
    discussBishops21h ago
    Agenzia Fides

    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 · Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference · Archdiocese of Pretoria
    1. Pope Leo's 'Magnifica Humanitas' impacts Church
    2. Bishops unveil plaque marking 75 years of hierarchy in Southern Africa
    3. Bishop Thulani implements synodality
  2. America National Catholic Reporter · Global Sisters Report · Angelus News
    1. Catholic nuns provide migrant aid at California border
    2. Pope Leo disagrees with Trump on many issues
    3. Michael Sean Winters critiques Democrats' establishment
  3. Asia LiCAS News · CBCP News · Diocese of Bùi Chu
    1. Serra Council of Thailand expands outreach
    2. Father Benedict Chao dies at 108
    3. LiCAS News calls for truth, discernment, charity
  4. Europe Famiglia Cristiana · Niedziela · Církev.cz
    1. San Massimiliano Kolbe dies in Auschwitz
    2. Man breaks into Augustow parish, steals 1250 zł
    3. Bishop Krzysztof Wętkowski blesses Europe's tallest Marian monument
  5. Oceania The Catholic Leader · The Southern Cross · Catholic Outlook
    1. BCE Rugby 7s season ends
    2. Mary MacKillop College students win national award
    3. Vatican astronomer debunks faith-science conflict

Thursday, August 13

16 stories · 2 corroborated
  1. 01
    Catholic nuns provide migrant aid at California border
    discussReligious OrdersNew1h ago

    Catholic sisters support migrants at California-Mexico border.

    2 sourcesNational Catholic ReporterGlobal Sisters Report

    Catholic sisters support migrants at California-Mexico border. US policies have emptied shelters and cut aid, leaving few groups to help. Sisters remain among the few supporters of stranded migrants.

    SourcesNational Catholic ReporterGlobal Sisters Report

  2. 02
    CSM Ostrava displays relic of St. Pier Giorgio Frassati
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    2 sourcesCírkev.czTK KBS

    SourcesCírkev.czTK KBS

  3. 03
    San Massimiliano Kolbe dies in Auschwitz
    discussCatholic LifeNew1m ago
    Famiglia Cristiana

    Francescano polacco San Massimiliano Kolbe was deported to Auschwitz in 1941. He offered his life for a fellow prisoner. Pope Giovanni Paolo II said his martyrdom brought victory through love and faith.

    SourcesFamiglia Cristiana

  4. 04
    Man breaks into Augustow parish, steals 1250 zł
    discussDiocesesNew39m ago
    Niedziela

    A 51-year-old man was arrested for breaking into a parish in Augustow and stealing approximately 1250 zł. He has been charged and faces up to 10 years in prison. The man is under police supervision and is prohibited from leaving the country.

    SourcesNiedziela

  5. 05
    La presenza cappuccina in Corea del Sud
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    Ordine Francescano Frati Minori Cappuccini

    SourcesOrdine Francescano Frati Minori Cappuccini

  6. 06
    Serra Council of Thailand expands outreach
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    LiCAS News

    Thailand's Serra movement expands youth outreach and parish collaboration for vocation work. Lay Catholics seek participation in vocation work.

    SourcesLiCAS News

  7. 07
    Pope Leo disagrees with Trump on many issues
    discussVaticanNew1h ago
    National Catholic Reporter

    Pope Leo and President Trump have differing views on various topics. The Pope writes his talks for US visits. They disagree on almost every issue.

    SourcesNational Catholic Reporter

  8. 08
    Bishop Krzysztof Wętkowski blesses Europe's tallest Marian monument
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    Církev.cz

    A new 55-meter Marian monument will be blessed in Konotopie, Poland. Bishop Krzysztof Wętkowski will celebrate the ceremonial mass. The monument is the tallest of its kind in Europe.

    SourcesCírkev.cz

  9. 09
    Pacific Bishops urge caution on deep-sea mining
    discussBishopsNew1h ago
    2 reportsVatican News

    SourcesVatican News

  10. 10
    Father Benedict Chao dies at 108
    discussReligious OrdersNew1h ago
    CBCP News

    Father Benedict Chao, the last Chinese Trappist monk to survive Maoist persecution, has died. He was 108 years old. He was the world's oldest Trappist monk.

    SourcesCBCP News

  11. 11
    Padre Delle Carbonare stays in Sudan
    discussReligious OrdersNew2h ago
    Agenzia SIR

    Padre Delle Carbonare remains in Sudan amidst conflict. Few missionaries are left in the country, where a humanitarian crisis affects 33.7 million people. The conflict has caused 9.14 million internal displacements.

    SourcesAgenzia SIR

  12. 12
    Raymond Chetcuti dies
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    Newsbook

    Raymond Chetcuti has died. He was known to many through his work and the program Niskata. His death has left a void among those who knew him.

    SourcesNewsbook

  13. 13
    Congo reports rising Ebola cases and deaths
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    Agenzia SIR

    Ebola outbreak in Republic of Congo sees increase in cases and deaths. Medical teams need motociclettes to transport patients due to lack of ambulances and poor road conditions.

    SourcesAgenzia SIR

  14. 14
    LiCAS News calls for truth, discernment, charity
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    LiCAS NewsPerspective

    LiCAS News discusses being prophetic in society. Authentic prophets are known by communion with God and humility. They speak with integrity.

    SourcesLiCAS News

  15. 15
    Michael Sean Winters critiques Democrats' establishment
    discussCultureNew1h ago
    National Catholic ReporterPerspective

    Michael Sean Winters writes about the Democratic Party's failure to convince the public. He says the party appears out of touch and devoid of vision. Winters is an NCR writer.

    SourcesNational Catholic Reporter

  16. 16
    Angelus News explores suffering in God's providence
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    Angelus NewsPerspective

    Angelus News discusses the relationship between suffering and God's providence. The article considers the role of suffering in life. It reflects on the nature of God's providence.

    SourcesAngelus News

Wednesday, August 12

41 stories · 3 corroborated
  1. 01
    Pope Leo XIV: Sunday Mass can't be replaced by virtual participation
    discussLiturgy6h ago

    Pope Leo XIV emphasized the importance of attending Sunday Mass.

    2 sourcesDiocese of Bùi ChuACI Africa

    Pope Leo XIV emphasized the importance of attending Sunday Mass. He warned that virtual gatherings cannot replace active participation in the Eucharist. The pope made these remarks during his general audience at the Vatican on August 12.

    SourcesDiocese of Bùi ChuACI Africa

  2. 02
    Bishop Nuno Brás meets Cáritas Venezuela board
    discussBishops9h ago

    Bishop Nuno Brás da Silva Martins of Funchal met with the board of Cáritas Venezuela and the presidency of the Venezuelan Episcopal Conference.

    2 sourcesDiocese of PetareDiocese of Machiques

    Bishop Nuno Brás da Silva Martins of Funchal met with the board of Cáritas Venezuela and the presidency of the Venezuelan Episcopal Conference. He thanked Cáritas for its social and charitable work. The meeting took place in Caracas, Venezuela.

    SourcesDiocese of PetareDiocese of Machiques

  3. 03
    Pope Leo XIV appoints 8 to Vatican Council for Economy
    discussVatican8h ago

    Pope Leo XIV has appointed 4 Cardinals and 4 lay professionals to the Vatican's Council for the Economy.

    2 sourcesDiocese of KontumACI Africa

    Pope Leo XIV has appointed 4 Cardinals and 4 lay professionals to the Vatican's Council for the Economy. The new members include Jean-Paul Cardinal Vesco and Roberto Cardinal Repole. The Council oversees the administrative and financial structures of the Roman Curia.

    SourcesDiocese of KontumACI Africa

  4. 04
    Comboniani publish Assunzione della B.V. Maria
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    Missionari Comboniani del Cuore di Gesù

    Missionari Comboniani del Cuore di Gesù publish Assunzione della B.V. Maria – Anno A. The publication is dated 15.8.2026 GT.

    SourcesMissionari Comboniani del Cuore di Gesù

  5. 05
    20ª domenica T. O. – Anno A (16.8.2026) MJ
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    Missionari Comboniani del Cuore di Gesù

    SourcesMissionari Comboniani del Cuore di Gesù

  6. 06
    Pope provides 100,000 Euro for earthquake aid in Colombia
    discussVaticanNew2h ago
    DOMRADIO.DE

    Pope Leo XIV. sends initial financial aid to Colombia after a strong earthquake. Further support to follow. Many people affected.

    SourcesDOMRADIO.DE

  7. 07
    Katharina Barthold-Knegendorf teaches new joint religion class
    discussEducationNew2h ago
    DOMRADIO.DE

    A new joint religion class starts in Niedersachsen. Lehrerin Katharina Barthold-Knegendorf explains the changes. The class is for both Catholic and Evangelical students.

    SourcesDOMRADIO.DE

  8. 08
    BCE Rugby 7s season ends
    discussEducationNew2h ago
    The Catholic Leader

    The 2026 Brisbane Catholic Education Rugby 7s season has concluded. 1800 primary students from 75 schools participated. The event promotes community and life skills.

    SourcesThe Catholic Leader

  9. 09
    Daniel Kinahan leads international crime
    discussCultureNew3h ago
    The Irish Catholic

    Daniel Kinahan is described as the boss of 'the Kinahan' international crime group. Globalisation has shaped international crime. The Irish Catholic reports on this development.

    SourcesThe Irish Catholic

  10. 10
    Bishop Michael Router appeals to Irish Catholics to focus on Knock
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    The Irish Catholic

    Bishop Michael Router urges Irish Catholics to rediscover Knock Shrine and the joys of pilgrimage. He highlights the importance of the Co. Mayo shrine for the Irish people. The shrine has attracted two popes and is a Eucharistic and Marian apparition site.

    SourcesThe Irish Catholic

  11. 11
    Belfast hosts Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann
    discussCultureNew3h ago
    The Irish Catholic

    Belfast hosted the world's largest celebration of Irish traditional music, song, dance and language. Over a million visitors attended. The event was a first for the city.

    SourcesThe Irish Catholic

  12. 12
    ‘Hab Mut, Steh Auf’: what Ireland can learn from the German Katholikentag
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    The Irish Catholic

    SourcesThe Irish Catholic

  13. 13
    Black Friars march a ‘re-engagement’ with Waterford’s Catholic past
    discussDiocesesNew3h ago
    The Irish Catholic

    SourcesThe Irish Catholic

  14. 14
    Archbishop discusses Magnifica Humanitas with OpenAI Ireland
    discussVaticanNew3h ago
    The Irish Catholic

    SourcesThe Irish Catholic

  15. 15
    Even though unfair, death is not the end – it’s a transition
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    The Irish Catholic

    SourcesThe Irish Catholic

  16. 16
    Knock looks to fill retreat gap as religious houses close
    discussCultureNew3h ago
    The Irish Catholic

    SourcesThe Irish Catholic

  17. 17
    Nigerian bishop in Muslim-majority region says being ‘creative minority’ is key to diocese’s mission
    discussBishopsNew3h ago
    The Irish Catholic

    SourcesThe Irish Catholic

  18. 18
    Belfast Fleadh: ‘we used to be dying, now we are dancing’
    discussLife & FamilyNew3h ago
    The Irish Catholic

    SourcesThe Irish Catholic

  19. 19
    Taoiseach Micheál Martin's visit sparks Ukrainian war misinformation
    discussChurch & StateNew3h ago
    The Irish Catholic

    Taoiseach Micheál Martin's visit sparked misinformation about the Ukrainian war. Russian information operations aim to undermine trust in Ukraine. This activity extends to Ireland, targeting topics like immigration and housing.

    SourcesThe Irish Catholic

  20. 20
    Bishop Cullinan says no holiday from Mass
    discussBishopsNew3h ago
    The Irish Catholic

    Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan encourages families to attend Mass during holidays. He says holidays provide a break from duties, but faith should not be left behind.

    SourcesThe Irish Catholic

  21. 21
    Mexico's Supreme Court expands abortion access
    discussLife & FamilyNew3h ago
    The Irish Catholic

    Mexico's Supreme Court has made rulings to ensure broad access to abortion services. Pro-life Catholics accuse the court of judicial activism. The court's decisions aim to expand access to abortion for pregnant women in Mexico.

    SourcesThe Irish Catholic

  22. 22
    Dominican Prior criticises Irish visa rules
    discussReligious OrdersNew3h ago
    The Irish Catholic

    Fr John Harris OP criticises Irish visa rules as 'restrictive' for foreign Dominicans. He is assisting a student with documentation. The rules are causing difficulties for foreign students.

    SourcesThe Irish Catholic

  23. 23
    Ukrainian ambassador: Pope Leo XIV visit would boost peace
    discussVaticanNew3h ago
    The Irish Catholic

    Ukraine's ambassador to the Holy See says a potential visit by Pope Leo XIV could contribute to ending the war. The ambassador expressed confidence in the visit's positive impact. A church in Ukraine's Donetsk region was destroyed by a Russian attack.

    SourcesThe Irish Catholic

  24. 24
    Changed for good – the priceless gift of friendship
    discussLife & FamilyNew3h ago
    The Irish Catholic

    SourcesThe Irish Catholic

  25. 25
    Agostinjani Maltin on mission in Kenja
    discussReligious OrdersNew3h ago
    Newsbook

    Agostinjani Maltin are on a mission in Kenja. They have been offering missionary experiences for 32 years. The mission is in various countries.

    SourcesNewsbook

  26. 26
    What does Samson represent in the Bible?
    discussCultureNew3h ago
    La Civiltà Cattolica

    SourcesLa Civiltà Cattolica

  27. 27
    Fr Christopher Bugeja speaks on forgiveness
    discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
    Newsbook

    Fr Christopher Bugeja talked about forgiveness on The Handbook on RTK103. He discussed what it means to forgive and forget.

    SourcesNewsbook

  28. 28
    Bishop Mário Spaki comments on Matthew 18,21-19,1
    discussBishopsNew2h 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 18,21-19,1.

    SourcesVatican News

  29. 29
    Review of American Martyr: The Stanley Rother Story
    discussReligious FreedomNew4h ago
    Catholic World Report

    SourcesCatholic World Report

  30. 30
    Pope Leo's 'Magnifica Humanitas' impacts Church
    discussVaticanNew5h ago
    The Southern Cross

    Pope Leo's 'Magnifica Humanitas' relates to artificial intelligence's effect on the Church. The rapid rise of AI changes work, communication, learning, and decision-making.

    SourcesThe Southern Cross

  31. 31
    One of Life's Great Losses
    discussChurch & StateNew4h ago
    Franciscan Media

    SourcesFranciscan Media

  32. 32
    St Maximilian Kolbe founded Knights of Mary Immaculate
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    The Irish CatholicPerspective

    St Maximilian Kolbe was born in occupied Poland and joined the Franciscans in 1910. He founded a newspaper and the Knights of Mary Immaculate to empower Christians. He also established a 'City of Mary' community.

    SourcesThe Irish Catholic

  33. 33
    Bob Dylan shares thoughts on being 80
    discussCultureNew3h ago
    The Irish CatholicPerspective

    Bob Dylan reflects on aging, saying it brings freedom from the idea that life is under control. He shares his thoughts in response to The New York Times' inquiry. Dylan's remarks are described as thoughtful and wise.

    SourcesThe Irish Catholic

  34. 34
    Fr Richard Gibbons: Ireland risks taking Knock Shrine for granted
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    The Irish CatholicPerspective

    Fr Richard Gibbons, rector of Knock Shrine, reflects on his personal connection to the shrine and its significance. He notes that familiarity can be both a strength and a challenge. The shrine is approaching its golden jubilee of the Basilica.

    SourcesThe Irish Catholic

  35. 35
    The Irish Catholic explains Purgatory
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    The Irish CatholicPerspective

    The Irish Catholic discusses the Catholic concept of Purgatory. Purgatory is not a place, but the pain of being purified by love. It's the pain of giving up self-sufficiency.

    SourcesThe Irish Catholic

  36. 36
    Massachusetts becomes 11th state with no abortion limits as Gov. Healey signs bill
    discussLife & FamilyNew5h ago
    The Catholic Thing

    SourcesThe Catholic Thing

  37. 37
    Prayer for the Canonization of Blessed Michael McGivney
    discussLife & FamilyNew5h ago
    The Catholic Thing

    SourcesThe Catholic Thing

  38. 38
    Florida’s vaccine mandate and the freedom of the Church
    discussCatholic LifeNew5h ago
    The Catholic Thing

    SourcesThe Catholic Thing

  39. 39
    Pro-life groups urge follow through on mifepristone
    discussLife & FamilyNew5h ago
    The Catholic Thing

    SourcesThe Catholic Thing

  40. 40
    ‘I saw myself translated’: Language, education, and the love of Latin
    discussEducationNew5h ago
    The Catholic Thing

    SourcesThe Catholic Thing

  41. 41
    Pope Francis canonizes Santa Dulce dos Pobres
    discussCatholic Life6h ago
    ACI Digital

    Santa Dulce dos Pobres is celebrated today. She was canonized by Pope Francis in 2019. She dedicated her life to serving the poor and sick.

    SourcesACI Digital

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