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From the Holy See

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  1. 01
    Madre Teresa says yes to God 98 years ago
    discussCatholic LifeNew30m ago

    Ganxhe Bojaxhiu, a young girl, received a call to consecrate her life to God in Letnica, Kosovo.

    Vatican News

    Ganxhe Bojaxhiu, a young girl, received a call to consecrate her life to God in Letnica, Kosovo. This moment changed her life and millions of others.

    SourcesVatican News

  2. 02
    Pontifical Mission Societies aid Colombia after earthquake
    discussVatican6h ago

    The Pontifical Mission Societies of Colombia are providing aid after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck the country.

    2 sourcesAgenzia FidesTK KBS

    The Pontifical Mission Societies of Colombia are providing aid after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck the country. The earthquake caused widespread destruction and loss of life. The societies are inviting their network to unite in prayer and express solidarity with the affected populations.

    SourcesAgenzia FidesTK KBS

  3. 03
    Pope Leo XIV sends 100,000 euros to Colombia
    discussVaticanUpdated2h ago

    Pope Leo XIV has sent 100,000 euros to the Catholic Church in Colombia to aid those affected by the August 10 earthquake.

    10 sources13 reportsAgenzia SIRVatican NewsL'Osservatore Romano+2

    Pope Leo XIV has sent 100,000 euros to the Catholic Church in Colombia to aid those affected by the August 10 earthquake. The donation will be used to address the most urgent needs of the affected communities. The earthquake has caused widespread damage and loss of life in several cities in western Colombia.

    SourcesAgenzia SIRVatican NewsL'Osservatore RomanoChierici Regolari TeatiniDiocese of Cúcuta

  4. 04
    ONU reports 437 civilians killed in Ukraine
    discussChurch & StateNew1h ago

    The UN reports 437 civilians were killed and 2,610 injured in Ukraine in July.

    Vatican News

    The UN reports 437 civilians were killed and 2,610 injured in Ukraine in July. Children were also affected, with 17 deaths and 166 injuries. Missiles and drones were the main cause of civilian casualties.

    SourcesVatican News

  5. 05
    Bishop Guillet: Pope Leo XIV visits Saint-Denis
    discussDioceses6h ago

    Bishop Étienne Guillet discusses the Diocese of Saint-Denis' preparation for Pope Leo XIV's visit.

    2 sourcesAgenzia FidesTK KBS

    Bishop Étienne Guillet discusses the Diocese of Saint-Denis' preparation for Pope Leo XIV's visit. The diocese is a place of ecclesial renewal. Registrations for the Pope's vigil at the Stade de France filled up quickly.

    SourcesAgenzia FidesTK KBS

  6. 06
    Cardinal Zuppi leads prayer vigil at Monte Sole
    discussVatican1d ago

    Cardinal Zuppi guided a prayer vigil at Monte Sole for peace and justice in the Holy Land.

    L'Osservatore Romano

    Cardinal Zuppi guided a prayer vigil at Monte Sole for peace and justice in the Holy Land. The event aimed to promote forgiveness and exit the cycle of violence.

    SourcesL'Osservatore Romano

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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. Sr Jane Wakahiu calls for Catholic sisters’ voices to be heard
    2. Nigerian Court protects Christian convert from Islamic police
    3. Holy Rosary School visits Lourdes Primary School
  2. America Word on Fire · The Catholic Spirit · National Catholic Register
    1. A Witness of Humble Love in ‘American Martyr: The Stanley Rother Story’
    2. Trusting in God’s call to mission
    3. Priest Takes Blessed Sacrament and Flees Church With Faithful During Earthquake in Colombia
  3. Asia LiCAS News
    1. Pax Christi leaders call for total elimination of nuclear weapons
    2. Vietnam Catholics converge on La Vang for 32nd national Marian pilgrimage
    3. Thai schools step up security after deadly shooting
  4. Europe Famiglia Cristiana · Církev.cz · TK KBS
    1. Pope Pio XII proclaims Assumption dogma
    2. P. Richard Čemus SJ dies at 72
    3. Conferencia Episcopal Española publishes weekly religious programming
  5. Oceania The Catholic Leader · The Southern Cross · The Catholic Weekly
    1. Pope Leo warns about dehumanising drone warfare
    2. Swapping sport for the spiritual on a Friday night in Adelaide
    3. Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith – A REVIEW

Friday, August 14

57 stories · 8 corroborated
  1. 01
    P. Richard Čemus SJ dies at 72
    discussReligious OrdersNew49m ago

    P. Richard Čemus SJ died after a long illness in a Prague hospital.

    2 sourcesCírkev.czTK KBS

    P. Richard Čemus SJ died after a long illness in a Prague hospital. He was 72 years old. A prominent theologian, his earthly life ended on August 13.

    SourcesCírkev.czTK KBS

  2. 02
    Pope Leo XIV urges protection of migrant children's rights
    discussVaticanNew1h ago

    Pope Leo XIV issued a message for the 112th World Day of Migrants and Refugees, denouncing violence against migrant children and calling for their protection.

    7 sources13 reportsVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

    Pope Leo XIV issued a message for the 112th World Day of Migrants and Refugees, denouncing violence against migrant children and calling for their protection. He emphasized the need to prevent isolation and rejection, and to create spaces where each young migrant is respected and valued in their cultural identity.

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

  3. 03
    Pope Leo XIV: Priests must respect liturgical norms
    discussLiturgyNew1h ago

    Pope Leo XIV encourages priests to respect liturgical norms for Mass celebration.

    2 sources3 reportsVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

    Pope Leo XIV encourages priests to respect liturgical norms for Mass celebration. He sent a message to a Vatican-organized meeting in Oregon. The meeting aims to promote liturgical formation.

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

  4. 04
    Bougainville diocese celebrates 125 years of Catholic faith
    discussDiocesesNew3h ago

    The diocese of Bougainville is celebrating 125 years of Catholic missionary presence in Papua New Guinea.

    2 sourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

    The diocese of Bougainville is celebrating 125 years of Catholic missionary presence in Papua New Guinea. The celebration honors generations of missionaries and local faithful. It takes place from August 14 to 17, 2026.

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

  5. 05
    Fr. Benedict Chao, world's oldest Trappist monk, dies at 108
    discussReligious OrdersNew49m ago

    Fr. Benedict Chao, a 108-year-old Trappist monk, has died in Hong Kong.

    3 sourcesVatican NewsTK KBSRome Reports

    Fr. Benedict Chao, a 108-year-old Trappist monk, has died in Hong Kong. He was the world's oldest Trappist monk. He built a Trappist abbey on Lantao island in the 1950s.

    SourcesVatican NewsTK KBSRome Reports

  6. 06
    León XIV urges protection for migrant minors
    discussVaticanNew1h ago
    2 sources3 reportsVatican NewsInfoVaticana

    SourcesVatican NewsInfoVaticana

  7. 07
    Pope Leo XIV encourages liturgical formation
    discussLiturgyNew55m ago

    Pope Leo XIV wrote to Cardinal Arthur Roche about the importance of liturgical formation for all.

    2 sources11 reportsVatican News

    Pope Leo XIV wrote to Cardinal Arthur Roche about the importance of liturgical formation for all. He emphasized the need for priests' preparation and fidelity to approved texts and rites. The Pope's message was sent to participants in a meeting on liturgical formation in Oregon, USA.

    SourcesVatican News

  8. 08
    Pope León XIV issues Magnifica humanitas
    discussVaticanNew3h ago

    Pope León XIV's encyclical Magnifica humanitas emphasizes human dignity and freedom.

    2 sources3 reportsVatican NewsReligión Digital

    Pope León XIV's encyclical Magnifica humanitas emphasizes human dignity and freedom. Experts comment on its significance. The document discusses the impact of technology on human life.

    SourcesVatican NewsReligión Digital

  9. 09
    Pope Pio XII proclaims Assumption dogma
    discussVaticanNew1m ago
    Famiglia Cristiana

    The Church celebrates the Assumption of Mary. Pio XII proclaimed it a dogma in 1950. It's a sign of hope for Christians.

    SourcesFamiglia Cristiana

  10. 10
    Archbishop Coakley says loss of federal funds ended resettlement services but not core mission
    discussBishopsNew15m ago
    Catholic News Agency

    SourcesCatholic News Agency

  11. 11
    Rejoicing in Our Support for Essential Services and Health Care in 2026
    discussEducationNew45m ago
    Figlie della Presentazione di Maria Santissima al Tempio

    SourcesFiglie della Presentazione di Maria Santissima al Tempio

  12. 12
    A Witness of Humble Love in ‘American Martyr: The Stanley Rother Story’
    discussLife & FamilyNew15m ago
    Word on Fire

    SourcesWord on Fire

  13. 13
    Trusting in God’s call to mission
    discussDiocesesNew1h ago
    The Catholic Spirit

    SourcesThe Catholic Spirit

  14. 14
    Un crucifix miraculeusement épargné par un incendie de forêt
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    FSSPX.News

    SourcesFSSPX.News

  15. 15
    Conferencia Episcopal Española publishes weekly religious programming
    discussBishopsNew1h ago
    Conferencia Episcopal Española

    The Conferencia Episcopal Española announces its religious programming from August 14 to 20. The programming includes shows on COPE, TRECE, La 2, and RNE. The shows are a collaboration with the Commission Episcopal para las Comunicaciones Sociales.

    SourcesConferencia Episcopal Española

  16. 16
    Heroic doctor saves 2 newborns during earthquake in Colombia
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    Catholic News Agency

    SourcesCatholic News Agency

  17. 17
    P. Karl Wallner ends term as Missio Österreich director
    discussReligious OrdersNew1h ago

    P. Karl Wallner reflects on 10 years as Nationaldirektor of Missio Österreich.

    Vatican News

    P. Karl Wallner reflects on 10 years as Nationaldirektor of Missio Österreich. His term ends on August 31, 2026.

    SourcesVatican News

  18. 18
    Pope names Prof. Anna Barańska to Papieski Komitet Nauk Historycznych
    discussVaticanNew1h ago

    Prof. Anna Barańska was appointed to the Papieski Komitet Nauk Historycznych by Pope Leo XIV.

    Vatican News

    Prof. Anna Barańska was appointed to the Papieski Komitet Nauk Historycznych by Pope Leo XIV. She will bring her expertise in Vatican diplomacy and European history to the committee.

    SourcesVatican News

  19. 19
    Pax Christi leaders call for total elimination of nuclear weapons
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    LiCAS News

    SourcesLiCAS News

  20. 20
    Vietnam Catholics converge on La Vang for 32nd national Marian pilgrimage
    discussCultureNew1h ago
    LiCAS News

    SourcesLiCAS News

  21. 21
    Pope Leo XIV visits Pucallpa
    discussVaticanNew2h ago

    Bishops of Iquitos and Puerto Maldonado await Pope Leo XIV's visit to Pucallpa.

    Vatican News

    Bishops of Iquitos and Puerto Maldonado await Pope Leo XIV's visit to Pucallpa. They hope for a call to conversion and unity. The visit may defend Amazonian peoples.

    SourcesVatican News

  22. 22
    Pope Leon XIV writes on fidelity to liturgical texts
    discussLiturgyNew1h ago
    3 reportsVatican News

    SourcesVatican News

  23. 23
    Vatican releases August 14 2026 Angelus and Rosary
    discussVaticanNew2h ago

    Vatican News publishes August 14 2026 Angelus and Rosary.

    Vatican News

    Vatican News publishes August 14 2026 Angelus and Rosary. The video is available on YouTube.

    SourcesVatican News

  24. 24
    Surrogate mother who refused to abort baby gives birth amid ongoing legal dispute
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    Catholic News Agency

    SourcesCatholic News Agency

  25. 25
    Priest Takes Blessed Sacrament and Flees Church With Faithful During Earthquake in Colombia
    discussLiturgyNew2h ago
    National Catholic Register

    SourcesNational Catholic Register

  26. 26
    Bishop of Pereira urges prayer for Colombia
    discussBishopsNew2h ago

    Monsignor Nelson Jair Cardona Ramírez calls for a day of prayer for Colombia and earthquake victims.

    Vatican News

    Monsignor Nelson Jair Cardona Ramírez calls for a day of prayer for Colombia and earthquake victims. He encourages participation on August 16.

    SourcesVatican News

  27. 27
    Archbishop Coakley Warns of ‘Ominous Path’ As Oklahoma, 2 Other States Execute Condemned Inmates
    discussBishopsNew2h ago
    National Catholic Register

    SourcesNational Catholic Register

  28. 28
    Karitász gives school supplies to 100 children
    discussEducationNew2h ago
    Magyar Kurír

    The Esztergom-Budapesti Főegyházmegye Szent Erzsébet Karitász Központ gave school supplies to nearly 100 children. The donation was part of the Katolikus Karitász's national fundraising campaign. The event took place at the Budapest-Óbudai Szent Péter és Szent Pál-főplébánia.

    SourcesMagyar Kurír

  29. 29
    Peruvian Church defends dignity and human rights
    discussChurch & StateNew1h ago
    2 reportsVatican News

    SourcesVatican News

  30. 30
    Ganxhe Bojaxhiu says 'yes' to God
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago

    Ganxhe Bojaxhiu, a young girl, experienced a decisive moment in her life on August 14, 1928, in Letnica, Kosovo.

    Vatican News

    Ganxhe Bojaxhiu, a young girl, experienced a decisive moment in her life on August 14, 1928, in Letnica, Kosovo. She said 'yes' to dedicating her life to God. This 'yes' would change her life and the lives of millions worldwide.

    SourcesVatican News

  31. 31
    Seminaristas participate in indigenous missiology formation
    discussReligious OrdersNew3h ago

    Seminaristas participated in a formation on indigenous missiology in Mato Grosso.

    Vatican News

    Seminaristas participated in a formation on indigenous missiology in Mato Grosso. The formation was led by Pe. Francisco Prim and covered aspects of the history of indigenous mission and the importance of land, culture, and intercultural dialogue.

    SourcesVatican News

  32. 32
    Vatican City mints new coins featuring face of Pope Leo XIV
    discussVaticanNew3h ago
    The Catholic Sun

    SourcesThe Catholic Sun

  33. 33
    Talitha Kum amplia la sua rete
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    Pia Società Figlie di S. Paolo

    SourcesPia Società Figlie di S. Paolo

  34. 34
    Government Promotes ‘Treatment First’ Model for Addressing Homelessness
    discussChurch & StateNew3h ago
    National Catholic Register

    SourcesNational Catholic Register

  35. 35
    Thousands gather for fifth National March for Life in southeast India
    discussBishopsNew3h ago
    Catholic News Agency

    SourcesCatholic News Agency

  36. 36
    Restless Hearts Fixed on God
    discussCultureNew2h ago
    Franciscan Media

    SourcesFranciscan Media

  37. 37
    Lebanese Parliament votes to abolish the death penalty
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    Aleteia

    SourcesAleteia

  38. 38
    Sr Jane Wakahiu calls for Catholic sisters’ voices to be heard
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    The Southern Cross

    SourcesThe Southern Cross

  39. 39
    The Way of Beauty: A Focal Point of Recent Church Teaching
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    Church Life Journal

    SourcesChurch Life Journal

  40. 40
    The Assumption: Patroness of the Maltese Islands
    discussVaticanNew3h ago
    Aleteia

    SourcesAleteia

  41. 41
    Jesuits sow seeds at Mother Teresa Middle School
    discussEducationNew4h ago
    Jesuits Global

    Jesuits are involved with Mother Teresa Middle School. The school is a place of hope and reconciliation. Jesuits Global reports on the school.

    SourcesJesuits Global

  42. 42
    These Are Not Your Grandparents’ Commies
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    Word on Fire

    SourcesWord on Fire

  43. 43
    Pope names Piotr Pytlowany bishop of Karaganda
    discussBishopsNew4h ago

    Pope appoints Piotr Pytlowany as bishop of Karaganda diocese in Kazakhstan.

    Vatican News

    Pope appoints Piotr Pytlowany as bishop of Karaganda diocese in Kazakhstan. Pytlowany, 57, has served in Kazakhstan for 31 years. He was previously a parish priest and rector of a seminary.

    SourcesVatican News

  44. 44
    Papa Leone XIV ad Assisi: l’incontro con i Ministri Generali delle Famiglie Francescane
    discussCatholic LifeNew5h ago
    Ordine Francescano Frati Minori Cappuccini

    SourcesOrdine Francescano Frati Minori Cappuccini

  45. 45
    Thai schools step up security after deadly shooting
    discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
    LiCAS News

    SourcesLiCAS News

  46. 46
    Catholic schools in Ituri prepare for new year
    discussEducationNew5h ago

    Catholic schools in Ituri, northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo, prepare for the new school year amid Ebola outbreak.

    Vatican News

    Catholic schools in Ituri, northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo, prepare for the new school year amid Ebola outbreak. The current epidemic has 4,449 confirmed cases and 2,061 deaths. Schools are implementing sanitary protocols.

    SourcesVatican News

  47. 47
    Pope Leo XIV leads Assumption Mass in Castel Gandolfo
    discussVaticanNew3h ago

    Pope Leo XIV will preside over the Mass for the Assumption in Castel Gandolfo.

    6 reportsVatican News

    Pope Leo XIV will preside over the Mass for the Assumption in Castel Gandolfo. He will also celebrate the Eucharistic liturgy and participate in a procession. The events will take place on August 15 and 29.

    SourcesVatican News

  48. 48
    Seoul Archdiocese mobilizes $100,000 for Colombia earthquake relief
    discussBishopsNew5h ago
    LiCAS News

    SourcesLiCAS News

  49. 49
    University of Dayton returns to its roots with campus farm that feeds its Ohio community
    discussEducationNew5h ago
    National Catholic Reporter

    SourcesNational Catholic Reporter

  50. 50
    We need a biblical view of American history
    discussCatholic LifeNew5h ago
    National Catholic Reporter

    SourcesNational Catholic Reporter

  51. 51
    Head of India's women religious appointed consultor to consecrated life dicastery
    discussVaticanNew5h ago
    Global Sisters Report

    SourcesGlobal Sisters Report

  52. 52
    Today's wisdom of Solomon
    discussCatholic LifeNew5h ago
    Global Sisters Report

    SourcesGlobal Sisters Report

  53. 53
    Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years
    discussChurch & State6h ago
    Agenzia SIR

    Jimmy Lai, a 78-year-old entrepreneur, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for supporting pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong. He has been detained for 5 years. The sentence was issued by a court in February.

    SourcesAgenzia SIR

  54. 54
    Peru bishops' leader: Pope Leo's visit brings grace and reconciliation
    discussBishopsNew5h ago
    Magyar Kurír

    Pope Leo will visit Peru in November. Carlos García Camader, president of the Peruvian bishops' conference, hopes for peace and cooperation. He wants to work together for the common good.

    SourcesMagyar Kurír

  55. 55
    Angelus News exposes CoJ monastic cult
    discussReligious Orders6h ago
    Angelus News

    Angelus News reports on the difficulties of leaving the CoJ cult. Members often have no education, money, or outside contacts. The cult is not Catholic.

    SourcesAngelus News

  56. 56
    Minor charged in Mérignac fire that killed 2 firefighters
    discussCultureNew5h ago
    La Croix

    A 15-year-old minor was charged in connection with a fire in Mérignac that killed two firefighters. The incident occurred last month. An investigation into the fire's origin is ongoing.

    SourcesLa Croix

  57. 57
    Gyulafehérvári Caritas creates home for disabled adults
    discussCatholic Life6h ago
    Magyar Kurír

    The Gyulafehérvári Caritas is establishing a residential home and occupational center for disabled adults in Székelyudvarhely. The project aims to provide a safe space for disabled individuals and support for their families.

    SourcesMagyar Kurír

Thursday, August 13

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  1. 01
    Two Augustinians ordained in Brno
    discussReligious Orders6h ago
    Církev.cz

    P. Tomasz Paweł Machaj OSA and P. Jakub Starý OSA will be ordained in Brno. Mons. Zdenek Wasserbauer will officiate.

    SourcesCírkev.cz

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