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Archbishop José Domingo Ulloa Mendieta of Panama preached the Novena in honor of Our Lady of the Kings in Seville's Cathedral.
Archbishop José Domingo Ulloa Mendieta of Panama preached the Novena in honor of Our Lady of the Kings in Seville's Cathedral. The event highlights the spiritual bonds between the Churches in Panama and Seville. The visit coincides with the centenary celebrations of the Archdiocese of Panama.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
The Vatican commemorates the 10th anniversary of Bishop Ercole Lupinacci's passing.
The Vatican commemorates the 10th anniversary of Bishop Ercole Lupinacci's passing. He served the Church with wisdom and fidelity. His life was a testament to faith and dedication.
SourcesVatican News
Pope Leo XIV's August prayer intention is for evangelization in cities.
Pope Leo XIV's August prayer intention is for evangelization in cities. He asks for prayers to accompany millions searching for meaning in urban life. The intention aims to bring the Gospel to people in cities.
Nigeria's Presidency seeks to ease tensions with the Catholic Church after Cardinal John Olorunfemi Onaiyekan's statements.
Nigeria's Presidency seeks to ease tensions with the Catholic Church after Cardinal John Olorunfemi Onaiyekan's statements. Cardinal Onaiyekan said President Bola Tinubu's team does not provide an accurate picture of the country's reality. The Presidency tries to defuse tensions with a statement.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
Israeli military operations in Gaza disrupt civilian life, damage shelters, and increase displacement.
Israeli military operations in Gaza disrupt civilian life, damage shelters, and increase displacement. UN humanitarian officials express concern. The operations affect daily life and cause displacement.
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.
Bishop Garcia marks Voting Rights Act anniversary.
Bishop Garcia marks Voting Rights Act anniversary. He chairs the US bishops' Subcommittee for the Promotion of Racial Justice and Reconciliation. Garcia reflects on participation in democracy.
SourcesThe Catholic SunOSV News
22 previously undisclosed letters describe alleged abuse by Father Marko Rupnik.
22 previously undisclosed letters describe alleged abuse by Father Marko Rupnik. The letters are from women who belonged to the Slovenian Loyola Community. The allegations add to the Rupnik abuse case.
SourcesOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun
The Vatican has released a new set of coins featuring Pope Leo XIV's face.
The Vatican has released a new set of coins featuring Pope Leo XIV's face. This is the first time since 2014 that a Pope's image has been printed on the coins.
SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterACI Prensa
The Spanish Episcopal Conference demands an urgent response for over 1,000 migrant minors in Ceuta.
The Spanish Episcopal Conference demands an urgent response for over 1,000 migrant minors in Ceuta. Fernando Redondo Pavón, director of the conference's migration department, issued the statement. The minors remain in Ceuta after a recent humanitarian crisis.
SourcesVida NuevaAlfa y Omega
Spanish Catholics held a traditional August Church festival in Ceuta.
Spanish Catholics held a traditional August Church festival in Ceuta. Most migrants had been returned to Morocco. The festival featured a procession of Our Lady of Africa.
SourcesThe Catholic SunOSV News
A tornado with 146 mph winds traveled 12.5 miles through Wisconsin, causing destruction but no fatalities.
A tornado with 146 mph winds traveled 12.5 miles through Wisconsin, causing destruction but no fatalities. Catholics report an outpouring of grace and compassion after the storm. The tornado affected three cities and one village.
SourcesCatholic ReviewDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic SunOSV NewsNational Catholic Reporter
The OAS Council may seek an emergency foreign-ministers session due to the crackdown in Nicaragua.
The OAS Council may seek an emergency foreign-ministers session due to the crackdown in Nicaragua. This move would invoke a high-level diplomatic tool. The OAS is a 35-nation consortium.
Barb Rezak is the new Diocesan Director of Schools.
Barb Rezak is the new Diocesan Director of Schools. She has a background in education and a deep love for St. Benedict. Rezak shares her faith story and goals as director.
Peru celebrates the official announcement of Pope León XIV's visit.
Peru celebrates the official announcement of Pope León XIV's visit. He will visit Peru, Uruguay, and Argentina from November 6 to 17. Peru is joyful about the return of its adoptive son, now Pope León XIV.
SourcesVida NuevaReligión Digital
Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of Archbishop Roberto Octavio González Nieves and appointed Bishop Eusebio Ramos Morales as his successor.
Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of Archbishop Roberto Octavio González Nieves and appointed Bishop Eusebio Ramos Morales as his successor. Ramos will lead the Archdiocese of San Juan de Puerto Rico. The appointment was announced by the Holy See.
SourcesACI PrensaCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterVida NuevaReligión DigitalCatholic World Report
Pope Leo XIV's new Fundamental Law of Vatican City is now in effect.
Pope Leo XIV's new Fundamental Law of Vatican City is now in effect. The law removes language linking papal sovereignty to the Petrine office and allows laypeople to lead the city-state's governing commission. Experts say it corrects an anomaly introduced by Pope Francis.
Pope Leo XIV has a message for everyone regarding artificial intelligence.
Pope Leo XIV has a message for everyone regarding artificial intelligence. He urges people to engage with AI instead of running from it. This message was discussed at a conference and explored by the co-founder of Acutis AI.
SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic SpiritThe Catholic RegisterOSV NewsThe Catholic SunThe Texas Catholic
Archbishop Roberto O. González of San Juan, Puerto Rico, retires.
Archbishop Roberto O. González of San Juan, Puerto Rico, retires. Bishop Eusebio Ramos Morales of Caguas succeeds him. González was 76.
SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic SunOSV News
The bishop of Hiroshima leads a prayer relay until the minute the second atomic bomb struck Nagasaki.
The bishop of Hiroshima leads a prayer relay until the minute the second atomic bomb struck Nagasaki. The event is linked to Pope Leo's peace call. The relay is part of the atomic anniversary.
Pope Leo XIV visited the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli in Assisi.
Pope Leo XIV visited the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli in Assisi. A young man named Francesco asked the Pope to pray for courage to follow Christ. The Pope's visit was seen as a special gift to the Franciscans and young people.
Pope Leão XIV named Irmã Maria do Disterro Rocha Santos, president of Conferência dos Religiosos do Brasil, as a consultant to the Dicastério para a Vida Consagrada.
Pope Leão XIV named Irmã Maria do Disterro Rocha Santos, president of Conferência dos Religiosos do Brasil, as a consultant to the Dicastério para a Vida Consagrada. She will collaborate on studies and initiatives promoting Vida Consagrada worldwide. The appointment was announced by Vatican News.
SourcesVatican NewsCNBBDiocese of FortalezaDiocese of Roraima
Sister Agnieszka Jarkowska spoke on obedience and power in religious life. The meeting was held in Morasko on August 5-6, 2026.
SourcesSuore Missionarie di Cristo Re per gli Emigrati Polacchi
Year 7 student Scout Koernig won Sydney Catholic Schools, NSWCCC and NSW All Schools cross country titles. She now aims for national championships.
SourcesThe Catholic Weekly
The Church in Haiti remains a source of hope amidst crisis and gang violence. Legislative and presidential elections have been postponed. The country is experiencing an unprecedented crisis.
SourcesAid to the Church in Need
Deacon Kenneth Goedeke was arrested on charges of soliciting a minor. The Archdiocese of Baltimore suspended his ministerial faculties. He is also suspended from employment.
SourcesCatholic Review
The Handmaids of the Sacred Heart marked 100 years with a Mass in Philadelphia. They operate Ancillae-Assumpta Academy and St. Raphaela Center.
SourcesCatholicPhilly
Local Catholics in Ceuta gathered for the annual feast of Our Lady of Africa. The celebration followed a border crisis. It was a sign of hope.
SourcesAngelus News
The FPMT Global Mani Retreat started on May 17, 2026. Students practice to fulfill Lama Zopa Rinpoche's wish. The retreat is two months long.
SourcesFiglie della Presentazione di Maria Santissima al Tempio
Franciscan sisters concluded their mission with a Eucharistic procession on Skid Row, drawing over 700 people. The event took place in LA. It was a culmination of the sisters' work.
SourcesAngelus News
Pope Leone presided over a Mass at the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli in Assisi.
Pope Leone presided over a Mass at the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli in Assisi. Over 4000 youths from Europe attended the 'Go! Franciscan Youth Meeting 2026!' event. They were tasked with being missionaries of peace.
SourcesVatican News
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia's Secondary School System and the Association of Catholic Teachers, Local 1776, have ratified a new three-year contract. The contract covers approximately 650 full-time lay teachers at 15 Archdiocesan high schools. It is effective Sept. 1, 2026.
SourcesCatholicPhilly
An earthquake hit the Campi Flegrei region near Naples, forcing hundreds of families to leave their homes.
An earthquake hit the Campi Flegrei region near Naples, forcing hundreds of families to leave their homes. Bishop Carlo Villano of Pozzuoli and Ischia is helping those in need. Several churches in Pozzuoli were closed and some liturgies were moved outdoors.
SourcesVatican News
The International Secretariat of the Pontifical Missionary Union offers a Vietnamese-language online course on Pope Leo XIV's Message for World Mission Sunday.
The International Secretariat of the Pontifical Missionary Union offers a Vietnamese-language online course on Pope Leo XIV's Message for World Mission Sunday. The course consists of three sessions, starting on August 8. It is intended for Vietnamese Catholics worldwide, especially those in Europe and the Americas.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
The Fazenda da Esperança Feminina in Cabo Verde's Santiago island helps women overcome addiction.
The Fazenda da Esperança Feminina in Cabo Verde's Santiago island helps women overcome addiction. Progress is visible six months after its inauguration.
SourcesVatican News
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