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Wednesday, August 5, 2026 · Ordinary Time, Week 18 · Green · updated 1m · Español · Italiano

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From the Holy See

Vatican News · Agenzia Fides · Vatican Observatory
  1. 01
    Vatican News: KALA Raksti publishes 'Amen' magazine
    discussEducation2h ago

    KALA Raksti has launched a new monthly magazine 'Amen' for children.

    Vatican News

    KALA Raksti has launched a new monthly magazine 'Amen' for children. The magazine aims to help children understand God's Word in a creative and accessible way.

    SourcesVatican News

  2. 02
    Pontifical Mission Societies aid displaced Lebanese families
    discussCatholic Life7h ago

    Six years after the Beirut port explosion, the Pontifical Mission Societies continue to respond to the emergency facing newly displaced families in Lebanon.

    Agenzia Fides

    Six years after the Beirut port explosion, the Pontifical Mission Societies continue to respond to the emergency facing newly displaced families in Lebanon. Hundreds of thousands of people were displaced and homes were destroyed. Many families remain dependent on humanitarian assistance.

    SourcesAgenzia Fides

  3. 03
    From the Vatican Observatory Faith and Science Pages — Religion and Science: Roman Catholicism
    discussVatican14h ago
    Vatican Observatory

    SourcesVatican Observatory

  4. 04
    Cardenal Parolin presides Mass in México
    discussVatican3h ago

    Cardenal Pietro Parolin, Secretario de Estado Vaticano, presidió la Santa Misa en el Santuario de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe.

    Vatican News

    Cardenal Pietro Parolin, Secretario de Estado Vaticano, presidió la Santa Misa en el Santuario de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe. En su homilía, habló sobre la pacificación de los pueblos y la reconciliación. El cardenal destacó la importancia del mensaje del Evangelio para la sociedad.

    SourcesVatican News

  5. 05
    CELAM, CLAR, Caritas launch 'Care Unites Us' campaign
    discussBishops8h ago

    The Latin American and Caribbean Network for the Culture of Care launched a continental campaign to promote a culture of care.

    Agenzia Fides

    The Latin American and Caribbean Network for the Culture of Care launched a continental campaign to promote a culture of care. The campaign aims to strengthen prevention, protection, and accompaniment within ecclesial communities. It was presented during a webinar with representatives from various countries.

    SourcesAgenzia Fides

  6. 06
    Pizzaballa seeks new faces for Israeli elections
    discussVatican4h ago

    Patriarch Pizzaballa inaugurates Global House of Friendship and Hope in Assisi.

    Vatican News

    Patriarch Pizzaballa inaugurates Global House of Friendship and Hope in Assisi. He expresses concern over the situation in the Holy Land. He calls for new faces in Israeli elections.

    SourcesVatican News

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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 · Archdiocese of Lagos
    1. Cardinal Kambanda: Let Christ’s light guide the digital world
    2. Catholic Bishop in Kenya Calls for Immediate Action to Stop Destruction of Forest
    3. Vatican marks Dedication of Basilica of St Mary Major
  2. America The Catholic Spirit · Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend · OSV News
    1. ‘Nature is a love letter from God’
    2. Catholics gather in Houston for US-China conference
    3. Archbishop García-Siller issues pastoral letter to migrants
  3. Asia LiCAS News · CBCP News
    1. Asian faith leaders urge moral resistance to fossil fuel expansion
    2. WYD Seoul 2027 seeks global Catholic media network at SIGNIS congress in Rwanda
    3. At Catholic media congress, experts warn online exploitation can lead children into human
  4. Europe Vatican News · Diocese of Hallam · Religión Digital
    1. Indonesian lay movement rebuilds 219 churches
    2. Pope Leo visits Argentina
    3. Pope Leo XIV visits Uruguay, Argentina, Peru
  5. Oceania The Catholic Leader · The Catholic Weekly
    1. When a pregnancy ends too soon
    2. Santa Sabina commissions Elizabeth Brooks as principal
    3. 150 women gather at Punchbowl church

Wednesday, August 5

57 stories · 13 corroborated
  1. 01
    Catholics gather in Houston for US-China conference
    discussCatholic Life2h ago

    Catholic leaders and scholars met in Houston for the 30th Biennial International Conference of the U.S.-China Catholic Association.

    3 sourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun

    Catholic leaders and scholars met in Houston for the 30th Biennial International Conference of the U.S.-China Catholic Association. The conference aimed to foster relationships between Catholics in the US and China. It took place from July 31 to August 2.

    SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun

  2. 02
    Archbishop García-Siller issues pastoral letter to migrants
    discussBishops2h ago

    Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller of San Antonio wrote a pastoral letter to migrants.

    3 sourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun

    Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller of San Antonio wrote a pastoral letter to migrants. The Church will come to them, he assured. The letter calls for solidarity with migrants.

    SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun

  3. 03
    Blessed Stanley Rother film premieres
    discussCatholic Life2h ago

    A documentary about Blessed Stanley Rother's life premiered, sparking hope for new saints.

    3 sourcesDiocese of Little RockThe TabletThe Monitor

    A documentary about Blessed Stanley Rother's life premiered, sparking hope for new saints. Over 600 people attended the premiere. The film tells Rother's story through those who knew him.

    SourcesDiocese of Little RockThe TabletThe Monitor

  4. 04
    Knights of Columbus welcomes 2,000 to Denver convention
    discussCatholic Life2h ago

    The Knights of Columbus held their 144th Supreme Convention in Denver.

    3 sourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report

    The Knights of Columbus held their 144th Supreme Convention in Denver. Over 2,000 members attended. Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly presented the annual report and an awards ceremony was held.

    SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report

  5. 05
    Judge rules Burlington parishes not separate from diocese
    discussDioceses3h ago

    A federal bankruptcy judge ruled that abuse victims can sue Vermont Catholic parishes in addition to the diocese.

    4 sourcesAngelus NewsCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register+1

    A federal bankruptcy judge ruled that abuse victims can sue Vermont Catholic parishes in addition to the diocese. Parishes are often shielded from litigation, but the judge said they constitute the largest assets in the Burlington Diocese. The ruling affects bankruptcy proceedings.

    SourcesAngelus NewsCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report

  6. 06
    Pope León XIV visits Argentina
    discussVaticanNew 1h ago

    The Argentine bishops announced the pastoral visit of Pope León XIV to Argentina from November 8 to 11.

    3 sourcesDiocese of ArgentinaReligión DigitalVida Nueva

    The Argentine bishops announced the pastoral visit of Pope León XIV to Argentina from November 8 to 11. The visit is part of a larger apostolic journey to Latin America. Argentina will be a stop between visits to Uruguay and Peru.

    SourcesDiocese of ArgentinaReligión DigitalVida Nueva

  7. 07
    Bishop Garcia urges recommitment to Voting Rights Act
    discussChurch & StateNew 1h ago

    Bishop Daniel E. Garcia emphasizes the importance of the Voting Rights Act.

    2 sourcesCatholicPhillyCatholic New York

    Bishop Daniel E. Garcia emphasizes the importance of the Voting Rights Act. He encourages continued work for the common good and full participation in democracy.

    SourcesCatholicPhillyCatholic New York

  8. 08
    Indonesian lay movement rebuilds 219 churches
    discussCatholic Life6h ago

    An Indonesian lay movement rebuilds churches.

    2 sourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

    An Indonesian lay movement rebuilds churches. The movement discovered that rebuilding the Church begins with rebuilding hearts.

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

  9. 09
    Pope Leo visits Argentina
    discussBishops5h ago

    Archbishop Marcelo Colombo, President of the Argentine Bishops’ Conference, expresses joy about Pope Leo's upcoming visit to Argentina in November.

    3 sourcesVatican NewsDiocese of HallamReligión Digital

    Archbishop Marcelo Colombo, President of the Argentine Bishops’ Conference, expresses joy about Pope Leo's upcoming visit to Argentina in November. The visit is expected to bring a message of peace, dignity, and hope. The Pope will be in Argentina from November 8 to 11.

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of HallamReligión Digital

  10. 10
    Pope Leo XIV urges Catholics to deepen prayer through Liturgy of the Hours
    discussLiturgy2h ago

    Pope Leo XIV encouraged Catholics to embrace the Liturgy of the Hours in their daily lives.

    8 sourcesCatholic ReviewDiocese of ArgentinaOSV News+3

    Pope Leo XIV encouraged Catholics to embrace the Liturgy of the Hours in their daily lives. He said the church's public prayer is an antidote to a world shaped by technology and consumerism. The Pope made the remarks during his weekly general audience at the Vatican.

    SourcesCatholic ReviewDiocese of ArgentinaOSV NewsThe Catholic SunThe Catholic RegisterThe Tablet

  11. 11
    Bishop Luis Lerma condemns robbery of Guadalupe pilgrims
    discussChurch & State7h ago

    Pilgrims returning from the Basilica of Guadalupe in Mexico were robbed at gunpoint.

    2 sourcesCatholic News AgencyCatholic World Report

    Pilgrims returning from the Basilica of Guadalupe in Mexico were robbed at gunpoint. Bishop Luis Lerma expressed concern over the lack of security on highways. No serious injuries were reported.

    SourcesCatholic News AgencyCatholic World Report

  12. 12
    Institute for Family Studies finds young men lonely
    discussLife & Family3h ago

    A study by the Institute for Family Studies found that many young men feel lonely, disconnected, and shut out of the American dream.

    6 sourcesAngelus NewsCatholic News AgencyCatholic Star Herald+3

    A study by the Institute for Family Studies found that many young men feel lonely, disconnected, and shut out of the American dream. Over 40% of respondents agreed with the statement 'I am inclined to think that I am a failure'. The study highlights the struggles of young men in the US.

    SourcesAngelus NewsCatholic News AgencyCatholic Star HeraldNational Catholic RegisterACI PrensaCatholic World Report

  13. 13
    Anthony Nguyen leads Catholic Community Foundation
    discussCatholic LifeNew 1m ago

    Anthony Nguyen marks one year as president of Milwaukee's Catholic Community Foundation.

    2 sourcesCatholic HeraldNiedziela

    Anthony Nguyen marks one year as president of Milwaukee's Catholic Community Foundation. The foundation celebrates 25 years and expands giving. Nguyen oversees increased donations.

    SourcesCatholic HeraldNiedziela

  14. 14
    When a pregnancy ends too soon
    discussCatholic LifeNew 32m ago
    The Catholic Leader

    SourcesThe Catholic Leader

  15. 15
    Josephites end Terciat 2026 in Oyom-Abang
    discussReligious OrdersNew 1h ago
    Piccole Suore di S. Giuseppe di Montgay

    The Josephites have concluded Terciat 2026 in Oyom-Abang. The event took place at an unspecified location.

    SourcesPiccole Suore di S. Giuseppe di Montgay

  16. 16
    ‘Nature is a love letter from God’
    discussCatholic LifeNew 1h ago
    The Catholic Spirit

    SourcesThe Catholic Spirit

  17. 17
    Meeting God (and others) in the storm shelter
    discussCatholic LifeNew 1h ago
    America

    SourcesAmerica

  18. 18
    Catholics across the Diocese to gather for 25th anniversary 9/11 Mass of Remembrance
    discussDiocesesNew 1h ago
    The Monitor

    SourcesThe Monitor

  19. 19
    Some summer enjoyment for Bishop and priests
    discussBishopsNew 1h ago
    The Monitor

    SourcesThe Monitor

  20. 20
    Quantum Physics and the Mystery of God’s Creation
    discussCatholic LifeNew 1h ago
    National Catholic Register

    SourcesNational Catholic Register

  21. 21
    Catholic Charities develops affordable senior housing
    discussCatholic Life2h ago
    CatholicPhilly

    Catholic Charities of Philadelphia has developed nine senior housing communities. Two communities marked 10 years in the city. The communities allow seniors to live within their budgets.

    SourcesCatholicPhilly

  22. 22
    Holy Family 2 takes top softball trophy
    discussDiocesesNew 1h ago
    Catholic Star Herald

    SourcesCatholic Star Herald

  23. 23
    La Diócesis de El Paso pone fin a su ministerio para menores no acompañados mientras la administración Trump retiene casi un millón de dólares adeudados
    discussCatholic LifeNew 1h ago
    The Monitor

    SourcesThe Monitor

  24. 24
    Diocese of El Paso ends unaccompanied child ministry as Trump admin withholds almost $1M owed
    discussDiocesesNew 1h ago
    The Monitor

    SourcesThe Monitor

  25. 25
    The Church in the Upper Midwest
    discussCatholic Life2h ago
    OSV News

    SourcesOSV News

  26. 26
    Hidden for centuries: How newly identified St. Augustine sermons were found
    discussCulture2h ago
    The Monitor

    SourcesThe Monitor

  27. 27
    Spokane bishop calls for prayers, outreach as wildfires ravage area
    discussBishops2h ago
    The Monitor

    SourcesThe Monitor

  28. 28
    Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis launches $250 million capital campaign
    discussDioceses2h ago
    The Catholic Spirit

    The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis has started a capital campaign to strengthen parishes and renovate the Cathedral of St. Paul and the Basilica of St. Mary. The campaign aims to support Catholic education and build community. It is the archdiocese's first major capital campaign in over 20 years.

    SourcesThe Catholic Spirit

  29. 29
    Archbishop Coakley reflects on ‘the virtue of patriotism’ at Knights of Columbus dinner
    discussBishops2h ago
    Catholic News Agency

    SourcesCatholic News Agency

  30. 30
    Good as gold or paper profits? What to make of APSA’s annual report
    discussVatican2h ago
    The Pillar

    SourcesThe Pillar

  31. 31
    First-Class Relic of San Jose Sanchez del Rio To Be Blessed at Stony Point Shrine
    discussLiturgy2h ago
    Catholic New York

    SourcesCatholic New York

  32. 32
    Catholic Telegraph publishes St. Lawrence coloring page
    discussCatholic Life3h ago
    The Catholic Telegraph

    The Catholic Telegraph has published a coloring page of St. Lawrence. The page is available on their website.

    SourcesThe Catholic Telegraph

  33. 33
    Citing economic and moral tolls, bishops in Texas and Michigan demand immigration reform
    discussCatholic Life2h ago
    National Catholic Reporter

    SourcesNational Catholic Reporter

  34. 34
    Mexican bishops call for religious freedom
    discussReligious Freedom3h ago
    Aid to the Church in Need

    The Catholic bishops of Mexico marked the centenary of the Calles Law with a message. The law imposed restrictions on the Church. ACN joins the call for religious freedom.

    SourcesAid to the Church in Need

  35. 35
    Archbishop Pérez appoints Sister Marie Mechtild Wasserthal
    discussDioceses3h ago
    CatholicPhilly

    Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez has appointed Sister Marie Mechtild Wasserthal as Delegate for Consecrated Life. She will serve as liaison to 66 religious communities in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

    SourcesCatholicPhilly

  36. 36
    4 facts to know about Ceuta, the Spanish border city in Africa
    discussCatholic Life2h ago
    Catholic News Agency

    SourcesCatholic News Agency

  37. 37
    Msgr. Joseph Prior explains Jesus' lesson on prayer
    discussCatholic LifeNew 1h ago
    CatholicPhillyPerspective

    Msgr. Joseph Prior reflects on Jesus' teaching on prayer. Jesus shows the importance of quiet time with God. This is from the Gospel.

    SourcesCatholicPhilly

  38. 38
    Archdiocese receives $125,000 grant
    discussEducation3h ago
    CatholicPhilly

    The Archdiocesan Youth Ministry Office got a $125,000 grant to expand a leadership program. The program empowers teens to lead parish-based service projects. The grant came from the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry.

    SourcesCatholicPhilly

  39. 39
    Richard ‘RJ’ Turco remembered for legacy at Wildwood Catholic
    discussLife & Family3h ago
    Catholic Star Herald

    SourcesCatholic Star Herald

  40. 40
    Migrant ‘invasion’ in Ceuta divides Spanish bishops
    discussCatholic Life3h ago
    The Pillar

    SourcesThe Pillar

  41. 41
    Missouri voters reject income tax proposal after bishops warned of its effects on ‘most vulnerable’
    discussCatholic Life3h ago
    Catholic News Agency

    SourcesCatholic News Agency

  42. 42
    Guy Ciarrocchi remembers Angelo Cecco
    discussCatholic Life2h ago
    CatholicPhillyPerspective

    Guy Ciarrocchi recalls his friend Angelo Cecco's virtues, especially his joyful visits to nursing homes. Cecco was a St. Norbert's parishioner. Ciarrocchi thanks the 'Angelos' in our lives.

    SourcesCatholicPhilly

  43. 43
    Brazil's Congress honors Catholic Church's family teachings
    discussLife & Family4h ago
    CNBB

    Brazil's Congress held a solemn session to celebrate the importance of family in the Catholic Church's magisterium. The event marked 45 years of Familiaris Consortio and 10 years of Amoris Laetitia. The Comissão Episcopal para a Vida e a Família and the Frente Parlamentar Católica organized the event.

    SourcesCNBB

  44. 44
    New USCIRF Chair Says Nigeria Remains Key Concern
    discussReligious Freedom4h ago
    The Tablet

    SourcesThe Tablet

  45. 45
    Pope Leo XIV visits 10 South America cities
    discussVatican4h ago
    Angelus News

    Pope Leo XIV will visit 10 cities in Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru. The Vatican announced the papal journey. It will take place from Nov. 6-17.

    SourcesAngelus News

  46. 46
    Bishop Vilsom Basso presides Eucharist for WYD Seoul
    discussBishops5h ago
    CNBB

    The Commission for Youth celebrated one year until WYD Seoul. Bishop Vilsom Basso presided the Eucharist. Bishop Antonio Luiz Catelan concelebrated.

    SourcesCNBB

  47. 47
    US Faithful Craft World Mission Rosaries For Archbishop Sheen’s Beatification
    discussBishops4h ago
    The Tablet

    SourcesThe Tablet

  48. 48
    Ethiopia landslide kills 14 at monastery ritual, search continues for missing
    discussCatholic Life4h ago
    Religion News Service

    SourcesReligion News Service

  49. 49
    Catholic leaders urge scrutiny of AI data centers
    discussCatholic Life5h ago
    Angelus News

    Catholic environmental advocates call for ethical consideration of AI data centers' energy and water use. They urge the faithful to weigh technology through the lens of stewardship and human dignity.

    SourcesAngelus News

  50. 50
    Asian faith leaders urge moral resistance to fossil fuel expansion
    discussCatholic Life5h ago
    LiCAS News

    SourcesLiCAS News

  51. 51
    Tribunal exime temporalmente a cuatro órdenes de religiosas de la ley de suicidio asistido de Nueva York
    discussCanon Law5h ago
    Catholic New York

    SourcesCatholic New York

  52. 52
    Sister Noemi marks 50 years of vows
    discussReligious Orders5h ago
    Piccole Suore di S. Giuseppe di Montgay

    Sister Noemi celebrates 50 years of vows. The event took place after a retreat in Makabandilou.

    SourcesPiccole Suore di S. Giuseppe di Montgay

  53. 53
    Peter Kreeft publishes novel
    discussCulture5h ago
    The Catholic Telegraph

    Peter Kreeft's novel 'An Ocean Full of Angels' is released. The book has 432 pages and costs $34.95.

    SourcesThe Catholic Telegraph

  54. 54
    Black Catholic sisters gather in Baltimore
    discussReligious Orders5h ago
    Catholic Review

    National Black Sisters’ Conference held annual assembly in Baltimore. Sisters reflected on legacies, renewed commitment to justice and service. They seek new members.

    SourcesCatholic Review

  55. 55
    Cardinale Makrickas presides at Santa Maria Maggiore
    discussVatican5h ago
    Vatican News

    SourcesVatican News

  56. 56
    Wisdom from the world’s greatest Teacher
    discussCatholic Life5h ago
    The Catholic Register

    SourcesThe Catholic Register

  57. 57
    National MAiD watchdog needed as provincial oversight failures mount, critic says
    discussCatholic Life6h ago
    The Catholic Register

    SourcesThe Catholic Register

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