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Vatican News · Agenzia Fides · TK KBS · Agenzia SIR
  1. 01
    Church condemns the execution of three death-row inmates in the U.S.
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    2 reportsVatican News

    SourcesVatican News

  2. 02
    Pontifical Mission Societies aid Colombia after earthquake
    discussVatican10h 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
    discussVatican6h 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
    Romania shuts nuclear reactor
    discussCultureNew3h ago

    Romania shut down its last operating nuclear reactor due to low Danube River levels.

    Vatican News

    Romania shut down its last operating nuclear reactor due to low Danube River levels. Hungary struggles to keep one reactor online. Energy crisis hits both countries.

    SourcesVatican News

  5. 05
    Bishop Guillet: Pope Leo XIV visits Saint-Denis
    discussDioceses10h 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
    Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass at Castel Gandolfo
    discussVatican1d ago

    Pope Leo XIV will preside over Mass in Castel Gandolfo on August 15.

    4 sources9 reportsVatican NewsL'Osservatore Romano

    Pope Leo XIV will preside over Mass in Castel Gandolfo on August 15. He will also lead the Angelus prayer. The Pope is spending several days at the papal summer residence.

    SourcesVatican NewsL'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 Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference · The Southern Cross
    1. Fr Mcunu appointed SACBC Secretary General
    2. SACBC Justice Commission seeks protection, accountability after Nkaneng mine tragedy
    3. SACBC Justice and Peace Commission issues Nkaneng mine statement
  2. America Catholic New York · National Catholic Register · The Tablet
    1. NY Catholic Worker Movement Speaks Out Against the Continuing Violence of War
    2. AI Warfare and the Church
    3. Supper Series: St. Sebastian Church, Donovan’s Pub Both Stand as Pillars in Queens
  3. Asia Archdiocese of Huê · Diocese of Kontum · LiCAS News
    1. Vietnam Catholics gather for 32nd La Vang pilgrimage
    2. Pax Christi leaders call for total elimination of nuclear weapons
    3. Archbishop Giuse Vũ Văn Thiên celebrates opening Mass of 32nd La Vang Pilgrimage
  4. Europe Famiglia Cristiana · Diocese of Utrecht · Archdiocese of San Antonio
    1. Pope Pio XII proclaims Assumption dogma
    2. Pope Leo XIV attends 40th 'Geest van Assisi' anniversary
    3. The Assumption of Mary: The Oldest Feast Day of Our Lady
  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

58 stories · 15 corroborated
  1. 01
    Pope Leo XIV attends 40th 'Geest van Assisi' anniversary
    discussVaticanNew3h ago

    Pope Leo XIV attends the 40th anniversary of the World Day of Prayer for Peace in Assisi.

    2 sourcesDiocese of UtrechtArchdiocese of San Antonio

    Pope Leo XIV attends the 40th anniversary of the World Day of Prayer for Peace in Assisi. He calls on youth to become 'new saints' and build a world based on fraternity. The event is themed 'Unarmed and Disarming Peace'.

    SourcesDiocese of UtrechtArchdiocese of San Antonio

  2. 02
    The Assumption of Mary: The Oldest Feast Day of Our Lady
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    3 sourcesDiocese of RijekaDiocese of Bragança PaulistaNational Catholic Register

    SourcesDiocese of RijekaDiocese of Bragança PaulistaNational Catholic Register

  3. 03
    Bishop Antonio Suetta officiates Beatrice's funeral
    discussDiocesesNew2h ago

    Bishop Antonio Suetta of Ventimiglia-San Remo officiated the funeral of 2-year-old Beatrice in Bordighera.

    2 sourcesDiocese of Ventimiglia–San RemoFamiglia Cristiana

    Bishop Antonio Suetta of Ventimiglia-San Remo officiated the funeral of 2-year-old Beatrice in Bordighera. He delivered a homily, remembering her as a sacred gift. The child was found dead on February 9.

    SourcesDiocese of Ventimiglia–San RemoFamiglia Cristiana

  4. 04
    Mother Teresa says yes to God
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago

    Mother Teresa, then Ganxhe Bojaxhiu, felt a strong call to consecrate her life to God in Letnica, Kosovo.

    2 sourcesVatican NewsTK KBS

    Mother Teresa, then Ganxhe Bojaxhiu, felt a strong call to consecrate her life to God in Letnica, Kosovo. This moment changed her life and the lives of millions worldwide. It has been 98 years since this event.

    SourcesVatican NewsTK KBS

  5. 05
    Archbishop Coakley ends resettlement services
    discussBishopsNew3h ago

    Archbishop Coakley discussed the loss of federal funds for resettlement services.

    2 sourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register

    Archbishop Coakley discussed the loss of federal funds for resettlement services. He emphasized that the loss of funds does not end the core mission. He spoke on EWTN's 'The World Over with Raymond Arroyo'.

    SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register

  6. 06
    Vietnam Catholics gather for 32nd La Vang pilgrimage
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago

    Pilgrims from Vietnam and overseas joined the 32nd national Marian pilgrimage in La Vang.

    3 sourcesArchdiocese of HuêDiocese of KontumLiCAS News

    Pilgrims from Vietnam and overseas joined the 32nd national Marian pilgrimage in La Vang. The event reflects on Mary's example of faith and mission. The pilgrimage took place from August 13-15, 2026.

    SourcesArchdiocese of HuêDiocese of KontumLiCAS News

  7. 07
    Pope Leo XIV appeals for migrant children
    discussVaticanUpdated2h ago

    Pope Leo XIV issued a message for the 112th World Day of Migrants and Refugees, focusing on the plight of migrant children.

    10 sources17 reportsVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

    Pope Leo XIV issued a message for the 112th World Day of Migrants and Refugees, focusing on the plight of migrant children. He called for an end to their exploitation and for the protection of their rights and dignity. The Pope emphasized the need to prevent isolation and rejection, and to create spaces where each young migrant can be respected and valued in their cultural identity.

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

  8. 08
    Pope Leo visits Pucallpa
    discussVaticanNew2h ago

    Bishops of Iquitos and Puerto Maldonado hope Pope Leo's visit to Pucallpa will be a call to conversion and defense of Amazonian peoples.

    2 sources3 reportsVatican NewsDiocese of São José dos Campos

    Bishops of Iquitos and Puerto Maldonado hope Pope Leo's visit to Pucallpa will be a call to conversion and defense of Amazonian peoples. The visit is anticipated by communities in the Peruvian Amazon. Pope Leo's missionary journey was shaped by his time in the country.

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of São José dos Campos

  9. 09
    McKenna West gives birth amid dispute
    discussLife & FamilyNew3h ago

    Surrogate mother McKenna West gives birth to a baby.

    2 sourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register

    Surrogate mother McKenna West gives birth to a baby. The baby is receiving medical care in a Dallas children's hospital. A legal dispute is ongoing.

    SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register

  10. 10
    P. Richard Čemus SJ dies at 72
    discussReligious OrdersNew5h 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

  11. 11
    Pope Leo XIV urges more liturgical formation for all
    discussLiturgyUpdated1h ago

    Pope Leo XIV sent a letter to Cardinal Arthur Roche, prefect of the Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments.

    6 sources21 reportsVatican News

    Pope Leo XIV sent a letter to Cardinal Arthur Roche, prefect of the Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments. The letter was sent on the occasion of a meeting on liturgical formation in Mount Angel, Oregon. The Pope encouraged initiatives to educate the people of God in liturgy and 'ars celebrandi', emphasizing the priority of priestly preparation.

    SourcesVatican News

  12. 12
    Pope Leo XIV demands protection for child migrants
    discussVaticanUpdated3h ago

    Pope Leo XIV has called for better protection of child migrants' rights.

    3 sourcesVatican NewsDOMRADIO.DECatholic News Agency

    Pope Leo XIV has called for better protection of child migrants' rights. Millions of children are fleeing worldwide. The Pope's message was published ahead of the 112th World Day of Migrants and Refugees.

    SourcesVatican NewsDOMRADIO.DECatholic News Agency

  13. 13
    Pope Leo XIV urges priests to respect Mass liturgy
    discussLiturgyUpdated3h ago

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

    3 sources5 reportsVatican NewsDiocese of HallamCatholic News Agency

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

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of HallamCatholic News Agency

  14. 14
    Benedict Chao, world's oldest Trappist monk, dies at 108
    discussReligious OrdersUpdated2h ago

    Benedict Chao, a 108-year-old Trappist monk, has died.

    4 sourcesVatican NewsTK KBSRome Reports+1

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

    SourcesVatican NewsTK KBSRome ReportsMagyar Kurír

  15. 15
    Pope Leo XIV issues message for 112th World Migrant and Refugee Day
    discussVaticanUpdated2h ago

    Pope Leo XIV releases a message for the 112th World Migrant and Refugee Day, focusing on the dignity of migrant children.

    3 sourcesVatican NewsDiocese of TrevisoDiocese of Kontum

    Pope Leo XIV releases a message for the 112th World Migrant and Refugee Day, focusing on the dignity of migrant children. The day will be celebrated on September 27, 2026. The Pope emphasizes the importance of recognizing the infinite dignity of every human being, especially children.

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of TrevisoDiocese of Kontum

  16. 16
    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

  17. 17
    NY Catholic Worker Movement Speaks Out Against the Continuing Violence of War
    discussReligious FreedomNew35m ago
    Catholic New York

    SourcesCatholic New York

  18. 18
    PROVINCIA DEL BRASILE: Grazia e Gioia
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    S. Dorotea , Figlie dei Sacri Cuori

    SourcesS. Dorotea , Figlie dei Sacri Cuori

  19. 19
    AI Warfare and the Church
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    National Catholic Register

    SourcesNational Catholic Register

  20. 20
    Supper Series: St. Sebastian Church, Donovan’s Pub Both Stand as Pillars in Queens
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    The Tablet

    SourcesThe Tablet

  21. 21
    Hillbilly Thomists release new album
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    Catholic Review

    The Hillbilly Thomists, a band of Dominican friars, released a surprise new album. The album invites listeners to encounter God. The band's music regularly hits the Billboard bluegrass charts.

    SourcesCatholic Review

  22. 22
    Love grows here; Mentoring friendship strengthens marriages
    discussLife & FamilyNew1h ago
    The Catholic Sun

    SourcesThe Catholic Sun

  23. 23
    Knights of Columbus Mark Founder’s Birthday at St. Bernadette Church in Brooklyn
    discussBishopsNew2h ago
    The Tablet

    SourcesThe Tablet

  24. 24
    Feast for Blessed Father McGivney Celebrated to Inspire Clergy to be Like Him
    discussDiocesesNew2h ago
    The Tablet

    SourcesThe Tablet

  25. 25
    Canceled Masonic Funerals Put Church-Freemasonry Tensions in Spotlight
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    National Catholic Register

    SourcesNational Catholic Register

  26. 26
    What the Canaanite Woman Teaches Us
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    National Catholic Register

    SourcesNational Catholic Register

  27. 27
    RKKerk.nl publishes column on agricultural transition
    discussCultureNew1h ago
    RKKerk.nlPerspective

    RKKerk.nl discusses the transformation of agriculture and its impact on farmers. The column highlights the need for financial support for farmers during this transition. It also mentions the recent farewell of Wim Bens as chairman of the board.

    SourcesRKKerk.nl

  28. 28
    Catholic leaders urge protection for Christian village attacked in Bangladesh
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    Catholic News Agency

    SourcesCatholic News Agency

  29. 29
    Details emerge, questions persist after British bishop’s court appearance on child rape charges
    discussBishopsNew2h ago
    Crux

    SourcesCrux

  30. 30
    Fr Mcunu appointed SACBC Secretary General
    discussBishopsNew3h ago
    2 reportsSouthern African Catholic Bishops' Conference

    SourcesSouthern African Catholic Bishops' Conference

  31. 31
    A Word from Cardinal Dolan: St. Maximillian Kolbe
    discussBishopsNew3h ago
    Catholic New York

    SourcesCatholic New York

  32. 32
    Our Cries of ‘Lord, Help Me!’ Are Answered by Jesus, the One Who Saves
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    CatholicPhilly

    SourcesCatholicPhilly

  33. 33
    Župa Bezgrešnog začeća celebrates 150 years
    discussDiocesesNew3h ago

    Župa Bezgrešnog začeća Blažene Djevice Marije in Crkvici, Zenica, marks 150 years since its founding.

    Vatican News

    Župa Bezgrešnog začeća Blažene Djevice Marije in Crkvici, Zenica, marks 150 years since its founding. The celebration took place on August 9, 2026.

    SourcesVatican News

  34. 34
    Archbishop João Santos Cardoso leads retreat
    discussBishopsNew3h ago
    CNBB

    Archbishop João Santos Cardoso of Natal led a retreat for the second group of clergy from the Archdiocese of Natal. The retreat provided a chance for interiorization, prayer, and fraternal conviviality. It allowed the clergy to interrupt their pastoral activities and return to the source of their ministry.

    SourcesCNBB

  35. 35
    Ortega’s War on the Church Reveals the Limits of Political Power
    discussChurch & StateNew3h ago
    National Catholic Register

    SourcesNational Catholic Register

  36. 36
    Now Matthew McConaughey reveals Pope Leo’s funny side
    discussVaticanNew3h ago
    Aleteia

    SourcesAleteia

  37. 37
    Bishop Edmund Whalen’s Homily: August 14, 2026
    discussBishopsNew3h ago
    Catholic New York

    SourcesCatholic New York

  38. 38
    Pope Leão XIV issues Carta Encíclica Magnifica Humanitas
    discussVaticanNew4h ago
    CNBB

    Pope Leão XIV releases Carta Encíclica Magnifica Humanitas on Church's role in society. Archbishop Walmor Oliveira de Azevedo comments. The encyclical discusses the Church's participation in building a just and solidary society.

    SourcesCNBB

  39. 39
    SACBC Justice Commission seeks protection, accountability after Nkaneng mine tragedy
    discussChurch & StateNew4h ago
    2 reportsSouthern African Catholic Bishops' Conference

    SourcesSouthern African Catholic Bishops' Conference

  40. 40
    SACBC Justice and Peace Commission issues Nkaneng mine statement
    discussChurch & StateNew4h ago
    2 reportsSouthern African Catholic Bishops' Conference

    SourcesSouthern African Catholic Bishops' Conference

  41. 41
    Live in St. Louis, episcopal health concerns, and a New York state of mind
    discussBishopsNew3h ago
    The Pillar

    SourcesThe Pillar

  42. 42
    Bishop Itacir Brassiani visits diocese
    discussDiocesesNew4h ago
    CNBB

    Bishop Itacir Brassiani of Santa Cruz do Sul conducts a pastoral visit. The visit is an apostolic action of the bishop. It expresses pastoral care and unity in the church.

    SourcesCNBB

  43. 43
    Archbishop João Santos Cardoso leads retreat
    discussBishopsNew4h ago
    CNBB

    Archbishop João Santos Cardoso of Natal led a retreat for the second group of clergy from the Archdiocese of Natal. The retreat provided a chance for interiorization, prayer, and fraternal conviviality. It allowed the clergy to interrupt their pastoral activities and return to the source of their ministry.

    SourcesCNBB

  44. 44
    CNBB and PUC-Rio sign cooperation agreement
    discussEducationNew4h ago
    CNBB

    The CNBB and PUC-Rio have signed a cooperation agreement to strengthen joint formation initiatives in the Church in Brazil. The agreement formalizes existing collaboration and opens the way for new projects. The goal is to amplify the partnership between the two institutions.

    SourcesCNBB

  45. 45
    Art offers a glimpse of the Creator among us
    discussCultureNew3h ago
    U.S. Catholic

    SourcesU.S. Catholic

  46. 46
    Catholic Church helps Ebola victims in Congo-Kinshasa
    discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago

    The Catholic Church in Ituri, Congo-Kinshasa, is helping Ebola victims.

    Vatican News

    The Catholic Church in Ituri, Congo-Kinshasa, is helping Ebola victims. The epidemic has affected 4,449 people and killed 2,061. The Church is working with the WHO.

    SourcesVatican News

  47. 47
    Rejoicing in Our Support for Essential Services and Health Care in 2026
    discussEducationNew5h ago
    Figlie della Presentazione di Maria Santissima al Tempio

    SourcesFiglie della Presentazione di Maria Santissima al Tempio

  48. 48
    A Family Tradition at the Altar
    discussDiocesesNew4h ago
    Catholic Herald

    SourcesCatholic Herald

  49. 49
    ONU reports 437 civilians killed in Ukraine
    discussChurch & StateNew5h 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

  50. 50
    Un crucifix miraculeusement épargné par un incendie de forêt
    discussCatholic LifeNew5h ago
    FSSPX.News

    SourcesFSSPX.News

  51. 51
    P. Richard Čemus SJ dies
    discussCatholic LifeNew5h ago

    P. Richard Čemus SJ, who delivered homilies for Vatican Radio's Czech edition, died on August 13, 2026.

    Vatican News

    P. Richard Čemus SJ, who delivered homilies for Vatican Radio's Czech edition, died on August 13, 2026. He took over the task after Cardinal Tomáš Špidlík's death in 2010.

    SourcesVatican News

  52. 52
    Trusting in God’s call to mission
    discussDiocesesNew5h ago
    The Catholic Spirit

    SourcesThe Catholic Spirit

  53. 53
    Franciscans host 'Frančiškovo dvorišče' in Assisi
    discussReligious OrdersNew5h ago

    The event will take place in Assisi from September 10-13 and 17-20, 2026.

    Vatican News

    The event will take place in Assisi from September 10-13 and 17-20, 2026. It will focus on life, relationships, culture, and spirituality. The event is part of the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis.

    SourcesVatican News

  54. 54
    St. Maximilian Kolbe’s weapon for evangelization: the Miraculous Medal
    discussChurch & StateNew4h ago
    Catholic World Report

    SourcesCatholic World Report

  55. 55
    Conferencia Episcopal Española publishes weekly religious programming
    discussBishopsNew5h 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

  56. 56
    A Witness of Humble Love in ‘American Martyr: The Stanley Rother Story’
    discussLife & FamilyNew4h ago
    Word on Fire

    SourcesWord on Fire

  57. 57
    P. Karl Wallner ends term as Missio Österreich director
    discussReligious Orders6h 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

  58. 58
    Pope names Prof. Anna Barańska to Papieski Komitet Nauk Historycznych
    discussVatican6h 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

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