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Agenzia Fides · Vatican News · The Holy See
  1. 01
    Pope accepts Dell'Oro's resignation, appoints Pytlowany bishop of Karaganda
    discussBishopsNew 33m ago

    The Holy Father has accepted Bishop Adelio Dell'Oro's resignation and appointed Msgr. Piotr Pytlowany as bishop of Karaganda, Kazakhstan.

    Agenzia Fides

    The Holy Father has accepted Bishop Adelio Dell'Oro's resignation and appointed Msgr. Piotr Pytlowany as bishop of Karaganda, Kazakhstan. Pytlowany was previously a priest fidei donum of the archdiocese of Przemyśl, Poland. He has served in various roles in Kazakhstan.

    SourcesAgenzia Fides

  2. 02
    Patriarch Polis III Nona urges return of Christians to Iraq
    discussBishopsNew 1h ago

    Patriarch Polis III Nona expresses concern for Iraqi Christians.

    Vatican News

    Patriarch Polis III Nona expresses concern for Iraqi Christians. He cites regional instability and emigration. An assembly of Catholic bishops is set for August 28.

    SourcesVatican News

  3. 03
    Angelus, 9 August 2026
    discussChurch & State1d ago
    The Holy See

    SourcesThe Holy See

  4. 04
    Missionaries of Mary Queen of Heaven rescue hundreds of exploited women
    discussReligious OrdersNew 36m ago

    The Missionaries of Mary Queen of Heaven, a religious community of nuns, have rescued and rehabilitated hundreds of women and girls who survived sex trafficking and abuse.

    Agenzia Fides

    The Missionaries of Mary Queen of Heaven, a religious community of nuns, have rescued and rehabilitated hundreds of women and girls who survived sex trafficking and abuse. They provide a safe home, care, and educational assistance to survivors. The community was founded in 1996 in the Archdiocese of Cebu.

    SourcesAgenzia Fides

  5. 05
    Vatican News analyzes AI's impact on work
    discussVaticanNew 1h ago

    Vatican News discusses the effect of artificial intelligence on work.

    Vatican News

    Vatican News discusses the effect of artificial intelligence on work. Augusto Cocorullo writes about the future of work in the era of AI.

    SourcesVatican News

  6. 06
    Edgard Rimaycuna, secretary to Pope Leo XIV, brings the Pope's blessing to Chiclayo
    discussVaticanNew 47m 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 · ACI Africa
    1. Dominicans Celebrate Feast Day at Emaphethelweni Priory, KZN
    2. African Catholic Leaders Urge Systematic Formation of “digital missionaries” in Seminaries, Religious Institutes
    3. Honouring Women in SA and the Church
  2. America The Catholic Sun · CNBB · Angelus News
    1. Christ and the Woman of Canaan – Word and Art with Bishop Dolan
    2. Cardinal Orani João Tempesta celebrates 30th Semana Nacional da Família
    3. C3 Conference draws on Pope Leo's tech encyclical
  3. Asia CBCP News · DOMRADIO.DE · LiCAS News
    1. New rector takes helm of Northern Luzon seminary
    2. CBCP head urges schools to become synodality labs
    3. Pope renews Bishop Mesiona's Vatican post
  4. Europe Církev.cz · Vatican News · Konferencja Episkopatu Polski
    1. Vstaň a Choď holds spiritual renewal
    2. Pope names Piotr Pytlowany bishop of Karagandy
    3. Pope Lev XIV invites youth to learn from saints
  5. Oceania Archdiocese of Mount Hagen · Archdiocese of Port Moresby · Diocese of Kerema
    1. CIS Boram celebrates 30 years under St. Maximilian Maria Kolbe
    2. Purposeful Filmmaking Equips Young Catholics for Short Film Festival
    3. Sydney Archdiocese ordains 3 priests

Monday, August 10

53 stories · 12 corroborated
  1. 01
    Pope names Piotr Pytlowany bishop of Karagandy
    discussBishopsNew 1m ago

    Pope accepts resignation of Adelio Dell'Oro, names Piotr Pytlowany as new bishop of Karagandy.

    6 sourcesVatican NewsKonferencja Episkopatu PolskiDiocese of Przemyśl+3

    Pope accepts resignation of Adelio Dell'Oro, names Piotr Pytlowany as new bishop of Karagandy. Pytlowany is a priest of the Archdiocese of Przemyśl. He was previously pastor of the cathedral in Astana and spokesperson for the Central Asian Bishops' Conference.

    SourcesVatican NewsKonferencja Episkopatu PolskiDiocese of PrzemyślNiedzielaTK KBSGość Niedzielny

  2. 02
    Pope Lev XIV invites youth to learn from saints
    discussVaticanNew 1h ago
    2 sourcesVatican NewsTK KBS

    SourcesVatican NewsTK KBS

  3. 03
    Mediterranean youth meet in southern Italy for peace
    discussCatholic Life2h ago

    Young people from across the Mediterranean gather in southern Italy for the eleventh edition of the 'Carta di Leuca'.

    3 sourcesVatican NewsDiocese of HallamTK KBS

    Young people from across the Mediterranean gather in southern Italy for the eleventh edition of the 'Carta di Leuca'. The initiative promotes dialogue and fraternity. It takes place from 10 to 14 August.

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of HallamTK KBS

  4. 04
    Bishop Grégoire Cador issues Mont-Saint-Michel canon law
    discussReligious Orders3h ago

    Mont-Saint-Michel received its first canon law after 13 centuries.

    2 sourcesACI StampaTK KBS

    Mont-Saint-Michel received its first canon law after 13 centuries. Bishop Grégoire Cador issued the law on July 23. The abbey is a historic pilgrimage site.

    SourcesACI StampaTK KBS

  5. 05
    Thousands venerate St. Margaret Mary Alacoque relics in Denver
    discussCatholic LifeNew 1h ago

    Pilgrims from Northern Colorado gathered for prayer and veneration.

    2 sourcesThe Catholic SunOSV News

    Pilgrims from Northern Colorado gathered for prayer and veneration. Two apostles of the Sacred Heart met in Denver. Thousands attended the event at the Denver cathedral.

    SourcesThe Catholic SunOSV News

  6. 06
    Apostolic Administrator Ramon Valdivia reflects on Ceuta crisis
    discussChurch & State4h ago

    The Apostolic Administrator of Ceuta reflects on the recent crisis and invites parishes to hold a prayer vigil.

    2 sourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

    The Apostolic Administrator of Ceuta reflects on the recent crisis and invites parishes to hold a prayer vigil. He hopes it will bring about a new cultural beginning. The vigil is in response to the humanitarian disaster in Ceuta.

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

  7. 07
    Pope serves as head of state and Church
    discussVatican2h ago

    EWTN News explains the Pope's dual roles.

    2 sourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register

    EWTN News explains the Pope's dual roles. The Holy Father leads the world's Catholics and a state. His roles impact day-to-day work.

    SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register

  8. 08
    Pope Leo XIV visits Uruguay, Argentina, Peru
    discussVatican3h ago

    Pope Leo XIV will visit 10 cities in Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru from November 6 to 17.

    4 sourcesVatican NewsThe Texas CatholicNewsbook+1

    Pope Leo XIV will visit 10 cities in Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru from November 6 to 17. The Pope previously served as a missionary and bishop in Peru. The visit is considered a historic event and a providential gift for the countries.

    SourcesVatican NewsThe Texas CatholicNewsbookVida Nueva

  9. 09
    Azione Cattolica di Fondi discusses Magnifica humanitas
    discussCatholic Life5h ago

    Azione Cattolica di Fondi hosts a discussion on Magnifica humanitas, a letter by Pope Leo XIV.

    2 sourcesDiocese of GaetaLiCAS News

    Azione Cattolica di Fondi hosts a discussion on Magnifica humanitas, a letter by Pope Leo XIV. The event is open to the public. It reflects on human custody in the age of Artificial Intelligence.

    SourcesDiocese of GaetaLiCAS News

  10. 10
    Diocese of Tournai holds mass for 262 victims
    discussDioceses5h ago

    A mass was held at Bois du Cazier in Marcinelle to commemorate the 262 victims of the 1956 catastrophe.

    2 sourcesDiocese of Tournai, DoornikCathoBel

    A mass was held at Bois du Cazier in Marcinelle to commemorate the 262 victims of the 1956 catastrophe. The event marked 70 years since the disaster. It was attended by a gathered assembly.

    SourcesDiocese of Tournai, DoornikCathoBel

  11. 11
    Lev XIV sends Cardinal Montenegro as legate to Praia a Mare
    discussVatican4h ago
    2 sourcesVatican NewsTK KBS

    SourcesVatican NewsTK KBS

  12. 12
    Pope renews Bishop Mesiona's Vatican post
    discussVaticanNew 1h ago

    Pope Leo XIV renews Bishop Socrates Mesiona's appointment to a Vatican dicastery post.

    2 sourcesCBCP NewsDOMRADIO.DE

    Pope Leo XIV renews Bishop Socrates Mesiona's appointment to a Vatican dicastery post. Two missio Aachen project partners are appointed as advisors to the Vatican's Ordensdikasterium.

    SourcesCBCP NewsDOMRADIO.DE

  13. 13
    Fratel Shashikant Lakra makes first religious profession
    discussReligious OrdersNew 28m ago
    Dottrinari

    Fratel Shashikant Lakra made his first religious profession on August 6, 2026. The ceremony took place at the Istituto della Società dei Padri della Dottrina Cristiana in Jharkhand. He publicly professed the counsels of his order.

    SourcesDottrinari

  14. 14
    Archdiocese of Lusaka confirms candlelight prayers (not to be politicized) for peace on the eve of the vote
    discussDiocesesNew 1h ago
    Agenzia Fides

    SourcesAgenzia Fides

  15. 15
    Dominican Sisters of Mary post 'Tell Me Again, Lord!'
    discussReligious OrdersNew 1h ago
    Suore di Maria

    The Dominican Sisters of Mary published a post titled 'Tell Me Again, Lord!'. The post is available on their website.

    SourcesSuore di Maria

  16. 16
    Christ and the Woman of Canaan – Word and Art with Bishop Dolan
    discussBishopsNew 1h ago
    The Catholic Sun

    SourcesThe Catholic Sun

  17. 17
    Theologian explains new book, ‘A Catholic Guide to Being Human,’ in a time of confusion
    discussCultureNew 1h ago
    OSV News

    SourcesOSV News

  18. 18
    Cardinal Orani João Tempesta celebrates 30th Semana Nacional da Família
    discussLife & FamilyNew 1h ago
    CNBB

    The 30th Semana Nacional da Família is celebrated. Cardinal Orani João Tempesta, Archbishop of Rio de Janeiro, marks the occasion. The event renews commitment to family.

    SourcesCNBB

  19. 19
    New rector takes helm of Northern Luzon seminary
    discussEducation2h ago
    CBCP News

    A new rector has taken charge of Northern Luzon's regional seminary. The seminary prepares future priests.

    SourcesCBCP News

  20. 20
    Vstaň a Choď holds spiritual renewal
    discussCatholic Life2h ago
    Církev.cz

    Vstaň a Choď hosts a spiritual renewal in Sedlištích u Frýdku-Mísku. The event includes a concert, pilgrimage, and lectures. It starts in a week.

    SourcesCírkev.cz

  21. 21
    Vatican News reports on 'Troia e Roma' exhibit
    discussCulture2h ago

    The 'Troia e Roma' exhibit at the Parco archeologico del Colosseo features over 300 artifacts.

    Vatican News

    The 'Troia e Roma' exhibit at the Parco archeologico del Colosseo features over 300 artifacts. The exhibit explores the history between Anatolia and Italy.

    SourcesVatican News

  22. 22
    C3 Conference draws on Pope Leo's tech encyclical
    discussCatholic Life2h ago
    Angelus News

    The C3 Conference theme 'Rooted' explores technology's human side. Speakers discuss tech as a work in progress. Inspiration from Pope Leo's encyclical.

    SourcesAngelus News

  23. 23
    Con rostro renovado, Santa Clara celebra en grande a su santa patrona
    discussCatholic Life2h ago
    The Texas Catholic

    SourcesThe Texas Catholic

  24. 24
    Bishop McKinney urges opposition to assisted suicide bill
    discussLife & Family3h ago
    Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales

    Bishop Patrick McKinney wrote to the Diocese of Nottingham about the Terminally Ill Adults Bill. He asked Catholics to contact their MPs. The bill is set for a vote on September 11.

    SourcesCatholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales

  25. 25
    CBCP head urges schools to become synodality labs
    discussEducation3h ago
    CBCP News

    The head of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines urged Catholic schools to become 'laboratories of synodality'. This means giving young people opportunities to lead and be heard. The head made the statement on Monday.

    SourcesCBCP News

  26. 26
    Pálfai Zoltán says goodbye as he is reassigned
    discussCatholic Life3h ago

    Pálfai Zoltán, a priest in Makó, is being reassigned to a new parish.

    Vatican News

    Pálfai Zoltán, a priest in Makó, is being reassigned to a new parish. This is a common occurrence in August. New priests are assigned to their first posts and other priests say goodbye to their current parishes.

    SourcesVatican News

  27. 27
    Pope appoints Cardinal Montenegro as envoy to Praia a Mare
    discussVatican3h ago

    Cardinal Francesco Montenegro will attend the 700-year anniversary of the 'Madonna della Grotta' statue.

    Vatican News

    Cardinal Francesco Montenegro will attend the 700-year anniversary of the 'Madonna della Grotta' statue. The event will take place at the Santa Maria della Grotta diocesan shrine. Cardinal Montenegro is the former Archbishop of Agrigento.

    SourcesVatican News

  28. 28
    August 10.08. 2026, Angelus and Rosary
    discussCatholic Life3h ago
    Vatican News

    SourcesVatican News

  29. 29
    Archbishop Paulo Mendes Peixoto writes on life's mysteries
    discussCatholic Life2h ago
    CNBBPerspective

    Archbishop Paulo Mendes Peixoto of Uberaba reflects on life's mysteries and the mix of enchantments and disappointments. He writes about the importance of hope and motivation for happiness. The archbishop shares his thoughts on the wonders of time.

    SourcesCNBB

  30. 30
    Bishop Rhoden writes on Father's Day
    discussCatholic Life2h ago
    CNBBPerspective

    Bishop Carmo João Rhoden, Emeritus of Taubaté, writes about Father's Day. He reflects on the importance of honoring parents. The bishop emphasizes the duty to pray for their health.

    SourcesCNBB

  31. 31
    Žďár basilica offers programs for children
    discussCatholic Life4h ago
    Církev.cz

    Basilica Nanebevzetí Panny Marie and sv. Mikuláše offers programs for children and parents. Programs include Příběhy na stěnách baziliky, Pevnost víry and Kostel u nás.

    SourcesCírkev.cz

  32. 32
    The Bishop and the Romani Horse Trader Beatified by John Paul II
    discussBishops3h ago
    Rome Reports

    SourcesRome Reports

  33. 33
    Holy Family Farm, Where Young Men ‘Get Dirt Under Their Nails’ and Foster Masculine Discipline
    discussLife & Family4h ago
    National Catholic Register

    SourcesNational Catholic Register

  34. 34
    What Can I Do? Bringing Faith and Light to Others
    discussCatholic Life3h ago
    Word on Fire

    SourcesWord on Fire

  35. 35
    Vatican ambassador calls for peace in Mozambique
    discussVatican4h ago

    Archbishop Luis-Miguel Muñoz Cárdaba urged citizens to reject violence and strengthen peace through dialogue, truth, and justice.

    Vatican News

    Archbishop Luis-Miguel Muñoz Cárdaba urged citizens to reject violence and strengthen peace through dialogue, truth, and justice. He spoke during a Mass in Metangula, concluding an 8-day pastoral visit to the Diocese of Lichinga. The Apostolic Nuncio addressed ongoing violence in parts of Mozambique, particularly in the northern province of Cabo Delgado.

    SourcesVatican News

  36. 36
    Cardinal Bokalic welcomes Pope's visit to Argentina
    discussVaticanNew 45m ago
    Vatican News

    SourcesVatican News

  37. 37
    Zelensky denounces Russian raids on Kharkhiv, Odessa, Sumy
    discussChurch & StateNew 1h ago
    Vatican News

    SourcesVatican News

  38. 38
    Pfarrer Bashar Fawadleh reports Siedlergewalt in Taybeh
    discussLife & Family2h ago
    Vatican News

    SourcesVatican News

  39. 39
    Jesuiten-Flüchtlingsdienst starts education project for 9,000 children
    discussEducation5h ago

    The Jesuiten-Flüchtlingsdienst (JRS) has launched a project to educate 9,000 children in Nigeria.

    Vatican News

    The Jesuiten-Flüchtlingsdienst (JRS) has launched a project to educate 9,000 children in Nigeria. The project is funded by the European Union and aims to help children affected by insecurity, displacement, and poverty. The project is a response to the ongoing crisis in the region.

    SourcesVatican News

  40. 40
    Pope Leo XIV issues Magnifica Humanitas
    discussVatican5h ago

    Pope Leo XIV's encyclical Magnifica Humanitas sparks interest.

    Vatican News

    Pope Leo XIV's encyclical Magnifica Humanitas sparks interest. It discusses human future in digital revolution era. Various experts comment on the text.

    SourcesVatican News

  41. 41
    Jesuits discern together
    discussReligious Orders5h ago
    Jesuits Global

    Jesuits Global reports on discerning together. The article is titled 'Discerning together brings new hope'.

    SourcesJesuits Global

  42. 42
    The Terrain of Neuroscience: Brain, Consciousness, and Identity (Part 1)
    discussCatholic Life4h ago
    Church Life Journal

    SourcesChurch Life Journal

  43. 43
    Myanmar cardinal urges leaders to end violence, pursue dialogue
    discussBishops4h ago
    LiCAS News

    SourcesLiCAS News

  44. 44
    Padre Maicon Malacarne reflects on São Lourenço
    discussCatholic Life3h ago

    Padre Maicon Malacarne writes about São Lourenço.

    Vatican NewsPerspective

    Padre Maicon Malacarne writes about São Lourenço. He says the greatest inheritance is what we sow, not what we accumulate. São Lourenço teaches that living is sowing and sowing is believing that life given with love is never lost.

    SourcesVatican News

  45. 45
    Pope Leon praises St Agata's fidelity to Christ
    discussVatican3h ago
    Vatican News

    SourcesVatican News

  46. 46
    Peru Bishops' President: Pope's visit brings grace, reconciliation
    discussBishopsNew 49m ago
    Vatican News

    SourcesVatican News

  47. 47
    Knock Parish marks Basilica's 50th anniversary with National Novena
    discussCatholic Life5h ago
    Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference

    The 2026 Knock National Novena begins on August 13. The theme is 'Sheltered in God's Love'. Thousands of pilgrims are expected to attend.

    SourcesIrish Catholic Bishops' Conference

  48. 48
    Episcopul Iosif Păuleţ invites pilgrims to Cacica
    discussCatholic Life6h ago

    Episcopul Iosif Păuleţ invites pilgrims to Cacica for the feast of the Assumption of Mary.

    Vatican News

    Episcopul Iosif Păuleţ invites pilgrims to Cacica for the feast of the Assumption of Mary. Relics of Saint Francis will be brought to the sanctuary. The event marks 800 years since the death of Saint Francis.

    SourcesVatican News

  49. 49
    The social doctrine that defies easy labels
    discussVatican5h ago
    Aleteia

    SourcesAleteia

  50. 50
    Pope Leo XIV attends 40th 'Geest van Assisi' anniversary
    discussVatican6h ago
    RKKerk.nl

    Pope Leo XIV will attend the 40th anniversary of the World Day of Prayer for Peace in Assisi. The event commemorates the initiative of Saint Pope John Paul II in 1986. The theme is 'Unarmed and Disarming Peace'.

    SourcesRKKerk.nl

  51. 51
    The Touch of God
    discussCatholic Life4h ago
    Franciscan Media

    SourcesFranciscan Media

  52. 52
    From Leo XIII to Leo XIV: 130 years of Catholic social teaching
    discussVatican5h ago
    Aleteia

    SourcesAleteia

  53. 53
    Barbie and Ken have more realistic body proportions
    discussCulture5h ago
    Gość Niedzielny

    Researchers found that modern Barbie and Ken dolls have more realistic body proportions compared to earlier versions. The study was published in PLOS One.

    SourcesGość Niedzielny

Sunday, August 9

2 stories · 2 corroborated
  1. 01
    CIS Boram celebrates 30 years under St. Maximilian Maria Kolbe
    discussCatholic Life8h ago

    The Correctional Institution Service at Boram gathered to celebrate the Patron Feast of St. Maximilian Maria Kolbe.

    11 sourcesArchdiocese of Mount HagenArchdiocese of Port MoresbyDiocese of Kerema+3

    The Correctional Institution Service at Boram gathered to celebrate the Patron Feast of St. Maximilian Maria Kolbe. The celebration marked 30 years since the dedication of the CIS Wewak chapel and its services to St. Maximilian Kolbe as its patron. Fr. Lawrence Arokiaraj attended the celebration.

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

  2. 02
    Youth of Dioceses of Montepulciano and Siena start Santiago pilgrimage
    discussDioceses8h ago

    The youth group of the Dioceses of Montepulciano and Siena has begun a pilgrimage on the Cammino di Santiago.

    2 sourcesDiocese of Montepulciano–Chiusi–PienzaDiocese of Siena–Colle di Val d’Elsa–Montalcino

    The youth group of the Dioceses of Montepulciano and Siena has begun a pilgrimage on the Cammino di Santiago. They flew to Madrid and then traveled to Sarria, Galizia, where they prepared for the pilgrimage. The pilgrimage is a 100km walk.

    SourcesDiocese of Montepulciano–Chiusi–PienzaDiocese of Siena–Colle di Val d’Elsa–Montalcino

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