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  1. 01
    Catholic Church in India celebrates Justice Sunday
    discussBishopsNew1m ago

    The Catholic Church in India will celebrate Justice Sunday on August 23, a day for reflection, prayer, and raising awareness for social justice.

    Agenzia Fides

    The Catholic Church in India will celebrate Justice Sunday on August 23, a day for reflection, prayer, and raising awareness for social justice. Archbishop Peter Machado and Cardinal Anthony Poola have issued statements calling for the promotion of social justice and the protection of the vulnerable. The day is an appeal to authorities and civil society to uphold constitutional principles of justice, equality, and secularism.

    SourcesAgenzia Fides

  2. 02
    Pope Leo XIV visits San Marino
    discussBishopsNew1m ago

    Pope Leo XIV visited San Marino, meeting with civil authorities and the local church community.

    7 sources14 reportsVatican News

    Pope Leo XIV visited San Marino, meeting with civil authorities and the local church community. He emphasized the importance of living in true freedom and unity. The Pope also praised the small republic for its example of good politics and care for the human person.

    SourcesVatican News

  3. 03
    Sister of murdered priest Jacques Hamel and mother of his killer share testimony of friendship and hope at Rimini Meeting
    discussCatholic LifeUpdated1m ago

    The Rimini Meeting opens with a powerful testimony of friendship and hope from the sister of murdered priest Jacques Hamel and the mother of one of his killers.

    6 sources8 reportsL'Osservatore RomanoVatican NewsAgenzia SIR+1

    The Rimini Meeting opens with a powerful testimony of friendship and hope from the sister of murdered priest Jacques Hamel and the mother of one of his killers. The two women shared their suffering and their friendship that helps them walk together despite their pain. The meeting is also anticipating the visit of Pope Leo XIV.

    SourcesL'Osservatore RomanoVatican NewsAgenzia SIRDiocese of Hallam

  4. 04
    Brother Guy appears on The Mark Swartzberg Show
    discussVatican18h ago

    Brother Guy, the Pope’s astronomer, was a guest on The Mark Swartzberg show.

    Vatican Observatory

    Brother Guy, the Pope’s astronomer, was a guest on The Mark Swartzberg show. He appeared on the show. The Vatican Observatory shared the episode.

    SourcesVatican Observatory

  5. 05
    Pope greets International Catholic Legislators Network
    discussVatican1d ago

    Pope greets International Catholic Legislators Network meeting.

    The Holy See

    Pope greets International Catholic Legislators Network meeting. Theme is Human Dignity and Artificial Intelligence. Pope emphasizes the importance of technology serving the integral development of every person.

    SourcesThe Holy See

  6. 06
    Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops-backed group confirms Hichilema’s victory
    discussChurch & State19h ago

    The Christian Churches Monitoring Group, backed by the Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops, confirms President Hakainde Hichilema’s victory in the August 13 elections.

    Agenzia Fides

    The Christian Churches Monitoring Group, backed by the Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops, confirms President Hakainde Hichilema’s victory in the August 13 elections. The group recorded irregularities in 30 constituencies. Hichilema received approximately 56% of the vote, while the main opposition candidate, Brian Mundubile, secured approximately 42.3%.

    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 ACI Africa · The Southern Cross
    1. Kenya’s Catholic Bishops launch 10-year strategic plan
    2. Fr. Cosmas Mwova launches book on five pathways to personal encounter with Christ
    3. Bitsa Lenkopane calls lay Catholics to take responsibility
  2. America Global Sisters Report · National Catholic Reporter · The Catholic Register
    1. La salvación de Dios para todos y todas: la msiión de Jesús a la Iglesia
    2. God gave us memories so we may have roses in December
    3. Filippo Sorcinelli dresses Pope Leo
  3. Asia Diocese of Jakarta · Eparchy of Wrocław-Koszalin · CBCP News
    1. Eparchy of Wrocław-Koszalin and Diocese of Jakarta publish Sunday readings
    2. Bishop Roberto Gaa tells altar servers serving is more than rites
    3. Group disrupts Christian funeral in West Bengal
  4. Europe La Croix · Gość Niedzielny
    1. French government to rewrite social media ban for under-15s
    2. La Croix reports on the Loire and the sanctuary of Béhuard
    3. Van Rees couple exhibits in France
  5. Oceania Nothing filed in this window.

Saturday, August 22

37 stories · 3 corroborated
  1. 01
    Vatican News publishes Lord's Day Reflection
    discussLiturgyNew3h ago
    2 sourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

  2. 02
    Pope Leo XIV visits San Marino
    discussVaticanNew37m ago

    Pope Leo XIV has begun a pastoral visit to San Marino, meeting with civil authorities and praising the world's oldest Republic for offering an example of good politics aimed at the care of…

    8 sources24 reportsThe Holy SeeVatican News

    Pope Leo XIV has begun a pastoral visit to San Marino, meeting with civil authorities and praising the world's oldest Republic for offering an example of good politics aimed at the care of the human person. The Pope's visit continues the tradition of his predecessors, John Paul II and Benedict XVI, who also visited San Marino in 1982 and 2011, respectively.

    SourcesThe Holy SeeVatican News

  3. 03
    Eparchy of Wrocław-Koszalin and Diocese of Jakarta publish Sunday readings
    discussLiturgyNew2h ago

    Eparchy of Wrocław-Koszalin and Diocese of Jakarta publish Sunday readings for August 23, 2026.

    2 sourcesDiocese of JakartaEparchy of Wrocław-Koszalin

    Eparchy of Wrocław-Koszalin and Diocese of Jakarta publish Sunday readings for August 23, 2026. Readings include Matthew 16:13-20 and Romans 11:33-36.

    SourcesDiocese of JakartaEparchy of Wrocław-Koszalin

  4. 04
    La salvación de Dios para todos y todas: la msiión de Jesús a la Iglesia
    discussCatholic LifeNew1m ago
    Global Sisters Report

    SourcesGlobal Sisters Report

  5. 05
    Pope Leone XIV visits San Marino
    discussVaticanNew34m ago

    Pope Leone XIV visited San Marino and encouraged the local ecclesial community to care for the weak and choose forgiveness.

    Vatican News

    Pope Leone XIV visited San Marino and encouraged the local ecclesial community to care for the weak and choose forgiveness. He also encouraged religious to strengthen their educational pact with families and invited young people to keep their hearts open to the infinite.

    SourcesVatican News

  6. 06
    Pope Leo XIV visits San Marino
    discussVaticanNew31m ago
    3 reportsVatican News

    SourcesVatican News

  7. 07
    French government to rewrite social media ban for under-15s
    discussCultureNew37m ago
    La Croix

    The French government wants to rewrite a law banning social media for under-15s after it was censored by the Conseil constitutionnel. The government must find a way to respect both French law and EU requirements.

    SourcesLa Croix

  8. 08
    Pope Leo XIV calls for overcoming individualism
    discussVaticanNew54m ago

    Pope Leo XIV has called for overcoming individualism and church tower thinking.

    Vatican News

    Pope Leo XIV has called for overcoming individualism and church tower thinking. He spoke in San Marino.

    SourcesVatican News

  9. 09
    Kenya’s Catholic Bishops launch 10-year strategic plan
    discussBishopsNew43m ago
    ACI Africa

    Kenya’s Catholic Bishops have launched a 10-year strategic plan. The plan aims to guide the Bishops in using their available resources effectively. The Bishops have pledged to work together and strengthen partnerships to achieve the plan’s goals and objectives.

    SourcesACI Africa

  10. 10
    La Croix reports on the Loire and the sanctuary of Béhuard
    discussCultureNew58m ago
    La Croix

    The sanctuary was created by the Loire. The Loire has changed due to titanic works.

    SourcesLa Croix

  11. 11
    Van Rees couple exhibits in France
    discussCultureNew1h ago
    La Croix

    The Van Rees couple, Christian artists, are exhibited for the first time in France at the Musée de Montmartre. Their story is beautiful and their paintings are vibrant. The exhibition will run until September 13, 2026.

    SourcesLa Croix

  12. 12
    Étienne de Richemont says family secrets hinder physical development
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    Aleteia

    Étienne de Richemont, a clinical psychologist, says family secrets can hinder physical development. He believes that sharing certain experiences with children can help them grow. However, he also emphasizes that not all truths need to be shared, only what is necessary.

    SourcesAleteia

  13. 13
    Pope Leo XIV arrives in San Marino
    discussVaticanNew1h ago

    A welcome ceremony is held. The event is recorded on video.

    Vatican News

    A welcome ceremony is held. The event is recorded on video.

    SourcesVatican News

  14. 14
    Państwowa Straży Pożarnej reports 1900 interventions
    discussCultureNew1h ago
    Gość Niedzielny

    The interventions are related to the passage of a storm front. The most reports come from Mazowsze.

    SourcesGość Niedzielny

  15. 15
    Pope Leo XIV arrives in San Marino
    discussVaticanNew1h ago

    A welcome ceremony is held. The event is scheduled for 22 August 2026.

    Vatican News

    A welcome ceremony is held. The event is scheduled for 22 August 2026.

    SourcesVatican News

  16. 16
    Open Doors reports deadly attacks on Christians in Sudan
    discussReligious FreedomNew1h ago
    DOMRADIO.DE

    The organization says Sudan is one of the most dangerous countries for Christians worldwide. Churches are no longer safe.

    SourcesDOMRADIO.DE

  17. 17
    Fr. Cosmas Mwova launches book on five pathways to personal encounter with Christ
    discussEducationNew1h ago
    ACI Africa

    Fr. Cosmas Mwova launched a book presenting five pathways to personal encounter with Christ. The book, "My Big 5 of Faith: Proposing Christ to Today’s World", outlines five dimensions of faith. Fr. Mwova described the approach as "five doors, one Christ".

    SourcesACI Africa

  18. 18
    A woman in Lecce prison writes an angry Ave Maria
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    Agenzia SIR

    A woman in prison in Lecce wrote a poem called "Ave Maria piena di rabbia". The poem was awarded a prize in Santa Caterina di Nardò.

    SourcesAgenzia SIR

  19. 19
    DOMRADIO.DE reports on Maria Königin
    discussLiturgyNew2h ago
    DOMRADIO.DE

    DOMRADIO.DE reports on the Catholic feast of Maria Königin. The feast is celebrated a week after Maria Himmelfahrt. The article explains the meaning behind the feast.

    SourcesDOMRADIO.DE

  20. 20
    Mansour says Druse vote may become 61st decisive seat
    discussChurch & StateNew2h ago
    Agenzia SIR

    Mansour says the Druse vote may become the 61st decisive seat for forming a government in Israel. The Knesset has 120 deputies. Mansour is Drusi.

    SourcesAgenzia SIR

  21. 21
    God gave us memories so we may have roses in December
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    National Catholic Reporter

    SourcesNational Catholic Reporter

  22. 22
    Card. Matteo Zuppi esprime vicinanza alla Chiesa in Colombia
    discussBishopsNew2h ago
    ACI Stampa

    Il card. Matteo Zuppi, arcivescovo di Bologna e presidente della CEI, ha espresso vicinanza fraterna e partecipazione commossa al popolo colombiano. La Chiesa italiana si impegnerà a destinare risorse straordinarie per far fronte all'emergenza.

    SourcesACI Stampa

  23. 23
    Filippo Sorcinelli dresses Pope Leo
    discussVaticanNew2h ago
    National Catholic Reporter

    Filippo Sorcinelli talks with NCR about sacred beauty and creating vestments for three different popes. He dresses Pope Leo.

    SourcesNational Catholic Reporter

  24. 24
    Zaire Ink finds solace in Jacob’s story
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    The Catholic Register

    Zaire Ink finds comfort in the biblical story of Jacob. The story of Jacob is one of strength, flaws, trials and triumphs.

    SourcesThe Catholic Register

  25. 25
    National Catholic Reporter publishes article on theology courses
    discussEducationNew2h ago
    National Catholic Reporter

    The article discusses the relevance of theology courses in Catholic universities. The author notes that students are more curious about religion and spirituality.

    SourcesNational Catholic Reporter

  26. 26
    Aleteia writes about Vasthi
    discussCultureNew2h ago
    Aleteia

    Aleteia writes about Vasthi, the queen of the Persian king Assuerus. She is known for rebelling against her husband.

    SourcesAleteia

  27. 27
    Caritas Colombia distributes aid to 200,000 people
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago

    Caritas Colombia is coordinating the distribution of food and medicine to over 200,000 people affected by the earthquake.

    Vatican News

    Caritas Colombia is coordinating the distribution of food and medicine to over 200,000 people affected by the earthquake. The president of Caritas Colombia, Monsignor Juan Carlos Barreto Barreto, calls for continued solidarity.

    SourcesVatican News

  28. 28
    La Croix reports gas prices rising
    discussCultureNew2h ago
    La Croix

    The price of 95-octane gasoline has exceeded 2 euros per liter. The current traffic in the Strait of Ormuz is a quarter of its pre-war level.

    SourcesLa Croix

  29. 29
    Pope Leon XIV visits Augustinian nuns in Pennabilli
    discussVaticanNew2h ago

    He previously visited in 2005 and 2009.

    Vatican News

    He previously visited in 2005 and 2009. The nuns consider him a brother.

    SourcesVatican News

  30. 30
    Open Doors reports increased kidnappings and murders of Christians in Sub-Saharan Africa
    discussReligious FreedomNew2h ago
    Toscana Oggi

    The situation in Nigeria is particularly concerning. On August 12, Fulani militiamen attacked the Mangu area in Plateau State.

    SourcesToscana Oggi

  31. 31
    missio Aachen calls for justice for Asif Pervaiz
    discussReligious FreedomNew2h ago
    DOMRADIO.DE

    missio Aachen draws attention to the fate of Christian Asif Pervaiz in Pakistan. He was sentenced to death for blasphemy. The aid organization demands an immediate appeal hearing.

    SourcesDOMRADIO.DE

  32. 32
    Pope Pius XII establishes Queenship of Mary feast
    discussLiturgyNew3h ago
    Angelus News

    Pope Pius XII establishes the Queenship of Mary feast. The feast day is celebrated on August 22. It recognizes Mary as the Queen of Heaven and Earth.

    SourcesAngelus News

  33. 33
    Papež Frančišek in Benedikt XVI. o Petrovi izpovedi vere
    discussVaticanNew3h ago

    Papež Frančišek in Benedikt XVI.

    Vatican News

    Papež Frančišek in Benedikt XVI. sta govorila o Petrovi izpovedi vere in petrinski službi. Papež Frančišek je govoril o pomenu Petrove izpovedi vere, Benedikt XVI. pa je govoril o petrinski službi.

    SourcesVatican News

  34. 34
    Centro di azione liturgica holds 76th Settimana liturgica nazionale
    discussLiturgyNew2h ago
    Toscana Oggi

    The Centro di azione liturgica holds the 76th Settimana liturgica nazionale in Catania. The event is hosted by the Arcidiocesi di Catania. The theme is “Una Chiesa che genera. Liturgia e Iniziazione cristiana”.

    SourcesToscana Oggi

  35. 35
    Eugénia Abrantes proposes «reserva de amor» to counter technological fragmentation
    discussCultureNew2h ago
    Agência Ecclesia

    Eugénia Abrantes, director of the IEAC-GO, calls for collaborative leadership to address the challenges of artificial intelligence. She highlights the importance of community in countering social fragmentation.

    SourcesAgência Ecclesia

  36. 36
    Introduction to the Fake Sister Lucy Hypothesis
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    OnePeterFive

    SourcesOnePeterFive

  37. 37
    Immaculate Heart of Mary (Octave Day of the Assumption)
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    OnePeterFive

    SourcesOnePeterFive

Friday, August 21

21 stories · 3 corroborated
  1. 01
    Pontifical Delegate appoints new council
    discussReligious Orders8h ago

    The Pontifical Delegate for the Institute of the Incarnate Word has appointed a new council with a majority of external members.

    2 sourcesZENIT News Agency

    The Pontifical Delegate for the Institute of the Incarnate Word has appointed a new council with a majority of external members. The Vatican's Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life approved the council members. A new official website has been announced.

    SourcesZENIT News Agency

  2. 02
    Your Book Pro launches book-writing platform for clergy
    discussEducation8h ago
    2 sourcesZENIT News Agency

    SourcesZENIT News Agency

  3. 03
    Man vandalizes Church of St. Anthony of Padua in Jaffa
    discussChurch & State8h ago

    A man in his twenties was arrested for vandalizing the Church of St. Anthony of Padua in Jaffa.

    2 sourcesZENIT News Agency

    A man in his twenties was arrested for vandalizing the Church of St. Anthony of Padua in Jaffa. Several religious statues were smashed and crosses broken. The incident occurred amid ongoing attacks.

    SourcesZENIT News Agency

  4. 04
    Awstralja approva paga minima ta' €19.22 fis-siegħa għall-ħaddiema li jqassmu l-ikel
    discussCultureNew3h ago
    Newsbook

    L-Awstralja approvati standards minimi ġodda għall-ħaddiema li jqassmu l-ikel. Il-paga minima fis-siegħa hija ta' €19.22. L-ħaddiema se jkunu koperti b'assigurazzjoni kontra l-korrimenti waqt ix-xogħol.

    SourcesNewsbook

  5. 05
    Antonio Cardoso presents "O Profeta" on Canção e a Prece
    discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago

    The singer, composer and catechist is on the Brazilian Program of Vatican Radio every Sunday.

    Vatican News

    The singer, composer and catechist is on the Brazilian Program of Vatican Radio every Sunday.

    SourcesVatican News

  6. 06
    Pope León XIV passes AI test
    discussVaticanNew3h ago
    Religión Digital

    Pope León XIV's book passes AI test. The book's author is confirmed to be León XIV, not a machine.

    SourcesReligión Digital

  7. 07
    Papa Francisco names José María Arizmendiarrieta Venerable
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    Religión Digital

    José María Arizmendiarrieta died 50 years ago. Papa Francisco named him Venerable 11 years ago.

    SourcesReligión Digital

  8. 08
    A Candeia promotes summer camps for children in foster care
    discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
    Agência Ecclesia

    The camps are part of the projects "Ponto de Partida", "Mais Longe", "Justiça Contigo", "Anda Daí" and "Amigos p'ra Vida". The association works in network and is credible in civil society.

    SourcesAgência Ecclesia

  9. 09
    Felipe Benicio (Benizi) is Doctor of the Church
    discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
    Exaudi

    He is celebrated on August 22.

    SourcesExaudi

  10. 10
    US imposes 50% tariffs on $20 billion of Canadian goods
    discussChurch & StateNew5h ago
    La Croix

    The US has imposed 50% tariffs on $20 billion of Canadian goods. Mark Carney promises a response.

    SourcesLa Croix

  11. 11
    Patrick C. Goujon reveals sexual violence by a priest
    discussLife & FamilyNew5h ago
    La Croix

    Patrick C. Goujon, a Jesuit theologian, revealed five years ago that he was a victim of sexual violence by a priest as a child. He spoke about his experience in his book 'Prière de ne pas abuser'.

    SourcesLa Croix

  12. 12
    Film on Blessed Stanley Rother to open in U.S. theaters
    discussCultureNew5h ago
    Rome Reports

    A film about Blessed Stanley Rother will open in U.S. theaters for two nights. The film tells the story of Rother's journey from Oklahoma to Guatemala, where he served as a missionary during the civil war.

    SourcesRome Reports

  13. 13
    Agatha Christie dies
    discussCulture6h ago
    La Croix

    Agatha Christie died 50 years ago. She was a famous mystery writer. Her disappearance in 1926 remains unexplained.

    SourcesLa Croix

  14. 14
    Bitsa Lenkopane calls lay Catholics to take responsibility
    discussCatholic Life6h ago
    The Southern Cross

    Bitsa Lenkopane, a lay leader, reflects on synodality and women's witness as the Diocese of Kimberley celebrates the Assumption. Lay Catholics are called to take responsibility.

    SourcesThe Southern Cross

  15. 15
    Pope Benedict XVI: ‘Mary Can Be Close to Us All Only Because She Is With God’
    discussVatican6h ago
    National Catholic Register

    SourcesNational Catholic Register

  16. 16
    Franco Fortuna, Focolare Movement deacon, dies
    discussCatholic Life7h ago
    Focolare Movement

    Franco Fortuna, a deacon and religious education teacher, died on August 12, 2025. He was devoted to the local Church and the Focolare Movement. He formed many families through his work.

    SourcesFocolare Movement

  17. 17
    Remembering Ratzinger at Rimini
    discussCulture6h ago
    The Catholic Thing

    SourcesThe Catholic Thing

  18. 18
    St Rose of Lima marked with honey bars
    discussCatholic Life6h ago
    The Southern Cross

    The Southern Cross marks the feast of St Rose of Lima with a recipe for honey bars. St Rose of Lima's father was a Spanish soldier from Puerto Rico.

    SourcesThe Southern Cross

  19. 19
    Bishop Roberto Gaa tells altar servers serving is more than rites
    discussCatholic Life7h ago
    CBCP News

    Bishop Roberto Gaa addressed more than 1,700 altar servers. He said ministry means more than performing rites correctly.

    SourcesCBCP News

  20. 20
    Churchbike supports church meeting offers in Neuss
    discussCatholic Life7h ago
    DOMRADIO.DE

    The mobile pastoral care takes place on a blue sofa. People from different backgrounds meet.

    SourcesDOMRADIO.DE

  21. 21
    Mexican Archbishop Jorge Alberto Cavazos Arizpe encourages children to cultivate a close friendship with Jesus
    discussCatholic Life7h ago
    ACI Prensa

    Mexican Archbishop Jorge Alberto Cavazos Arizpe invited children to cultivate their friendship with Jesus. He is the Archbishop of San Luis Potosi. The archbishop made the invitation.

    SourcesACI Prensa

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