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Sunday, August 30, 2026 · 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time · Green · The Liturgy of the Hours · updated 1m

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  1. 01
    Gallagher conducts 5-day diplomatic mission to Russia
    discussVaticanNew55m ago
    5 reportsVatican News

    SourcesVatican News

  2. 02
    Kazakhstan Embassy to Holy See marks International Day against Nuclear Tests
    discussCulture13h ago

    The Embassy of Kazakhstan to the Holy See marked the International Day against Nuclear Tests.

    Agenzia Fides

    The Embassy of Kazakhstan to the Holy See marked the International Day against Nuclear Tests. Kazakhstan closed the Semipalatinsk nuclear test site 35 years ago. The site was the location of 456 nuclear tests between 1949 and 1989.

    SourcesAgenzia Fides

  3. 03
    Pope presides Mass, joins procession
    discussVatican15h ago

    Pope Leo XIV presided over Mass at the Church of Maria Santissima del Lago in Castel Gandolfo and then joined a procession with a statue of the Madonna del Lago.

    4 sourcesHoly See Press OfficeVatican NewsKTO

    Pope Leo XIV presided over Mass at the Church of Maria Santissima del Lago in Castel Gandolfo and then joined a procession with a statue of the Madonna del Lago. The procession took place on the Lago di Albano.

    SourcesHoly See Press OfficeVatican NewsKTO

  4. 04
    Rete europea cristiana per l’ambiente holds XVI Assemblea
    discussCulture21h ago

    The XVI Assemblea of the Rete europea cristiana per l’ambiente is underway in Brussels.

    L'Osservatore Romano

    The XVI Assemblea of the Rete europea cristiana per l’ambiente is underway in Brussels.

    SourcesL'Osservatore Romano

  5. 05
    Pope Leo XIV entrusts wounded children to Mary during Lake Albano procession
    discussVaticanUpdated1m ago

    Pope Leo XIV participated in a Marian procession on Lake Albano, where he entrusted wounded children to Mary.

    3 sources7 reportsVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

    Pope Leo XIV participated in a Marian procession on Lake Albano, where he entrusted wounded children to Mary. The procession began at the Church of Mary Most Holy of the Lake and ended at Giorgio’s Beach. The Pope prayed for peace and for the wounded children.

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

  6. 06
    Pope Leo XIV visits Metz
    discussBishops17h ago

    Pope Leo XIV will visit Metz, a border city in France, on September 28.

    6 sources16 reportsVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

    Pope Leo XIV will visit Metz, a border city in France, on September 28. The Pope will spend the entire day in the city, attending an interreligious meeting and an event dedicated to the roots of Europe. Archbishop Philippe Ballot of Metz speaks to Vatican News about the Pope's visit.

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

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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 AMECEA
    1. Pope Leo XIV warns war and ecological destruction wound creation
    2. Bishop Chaima urges Malawi children to serve others
    3. Archbishop Thomas Luke Msusa launches Eucharistic Congress
  2. America The Texas Catholic · The Jesuit Post · The Catholic Thing
    1. Ilzydora Hernández writes about vocations
    2. Rock on Rocky Ground | One-Minute Homily
    3. Relaxing With the Bible Alone
  3. Asia CBCP News · Matters India · Vatican News
    1. Huwag sumunod sa agos ng mundo
    2. Are we ready to live like Christians of the First Century?
    3. Leo XIV releases September and October liturgical schedule
  4. Europe cath.ch · La Croix · Gość Niedzielny
    1. cath.ch publishes desert wisdom series
    2. cath.ch publishes La ferme où on aime Jésus sans en parler
    3. cath.ch publishes Yasmina Khadra interview
  5. Oceania Nothing filed in this window.

Sunday, August 30

18 stories · 5 corroborated
  1. 01
    Gunmen kill 1, wound 5 at techno party in Aarau
    discussCultureNew43m ago

    Gunmen opened fire at a techno party in Aarau, killing one person and wounding five others.

    2 sourcesLa CroixGość Niedzielny

    Gunmen opened fire at a techno party in Aarau, killing one person and wounding five others. The perpetrators are still at large. The incident occurred on the night of August 29-30, 2026.

    SourcesLa CroixGość Niedzielny

  2. 02
    Street artists honor St. Francis of Assisi
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago

    Street artists create a large street art work to honor St. Francis of Assisi on his 800th death anniversary.

    2 sourcesAvvenireDOMRADIO.DE

    Street artists create a large street art work to honor St. Francis of Assisi on his 800th death anniversary. The artwork is part of a celebration of the saint's life and legacy.

    SourcesAvvenireDOMRADIO.DE

  3. 03
    Pope Leo XIV grants Eastern Synods faculty to remove Patriarchs
    discussVaticanUpdated2h ago

    Pope Leo XIV has granted the Synods of Bishops of Eastern Catholic Churches the faculty to remove their respective Patriarchs.

    17 sources26 reportsVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

    Pope Leo XIV has granted the Synods of Bishops of Eastern Catholic Churches the faculty to remove their respective Patriarchs. The decision is aimed at restoring wounded communion, even by removing the Patriarch from office for grave cause. The Roman Pontiff must grant assent to the Synod's judgment.

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

  4. 04
    Pope Leo XIV presides at Lake Albano procession
    discussVaticanUpdated1h ago

    Pope Leo XIV presided at a Marian procession on Lake Albano at Castel Gandolfo.

    17 sources24 reportsVatican News

    Pope Leo XIV presided at a Marian procession on Lake Albano at Castel Gandolfo. He was the first pope to travel across the waters of the lake. The procession was part of the traditional feast of Our Lady of the Lake.

    SourcesVatican News

  5. 05
    Pope Leo XIV modifies Eastern Catholic Churches' canon law
    discussVaticanUpdated1h ago
    4 sources7 reportsVatican NewsAvvenireACI Stampa

    SourcesVatican NewsAvvenireACI Stampa

  6. 06
    cath.ch publishes desert wisdom series
    discussCultureNew1m ago
    cath.ch

    cath.ch publishes a series on desert wisdom. The series is titled "Et si la sagesse venait du désert égyptien ?".

    Sourcescath.ch

  7. 07
    cath.ch publishes La ferme où on aime Jésus sans en parler
    discussCatholic LifeNew1m ago
    cath.ch

    The publication is about a farm.

    Sourcescath.ch

  8. 08
    cath.ch publishes Yasmina Khadra interview
    discussCultureNew15m ago
    cath.ch

    Yasmina Khadra discusses Palestinian tragedy.

    Sourcescath.ch

  9. 09
    Dr Nicholas Briffa says learn to live with silence
    discussCatholic LifeNew45m ago
    Newsbook

    He explains how he spends his days. He goes to mass at Santa Maria dei Servi church.

    SourcesNewsbook

  10. 10
    Valle Castellana Comune cuts gas price by 20 cents
    discussCultureNew54m ago
    Famiglia Cristiana

    Valle Castellana Comune takes over town's only gas station to keep it open. Gas now costs 20 cents less. Hundreds of drivers line up.

    SourcesFamiglia Cristiana

  11. 11
    Huwag sumunod sa agos ng mundo
    discussBishopsNew1h ago
    CBCP News

    SourcesCBCP News

  12. 12
    France holds senatorial elections
    discussChurch & StateNew1h ago
    La Croix

    The elections will take place on September 27, 2026. The balance of power is not expected to change.

    SourcesLa Croix

  13. 13
    DOMRADIO.DE reports on Diözesanmuseum Paderborn exhibit
    discussCultureNew1h ago
    DOMRADIO.DE

    An exhibit in Paderborn explores prophecies from ancient times to modern AI. Visitors can formulate their own questions. The exhibit is interactive.

    SourcesDOMRADIO.DE

  14. 14
    Are we ready to live like Christians of the First Century?
    discussDiocesesNew1h ago
    Matters India

    SourcesMatters India

  15. 15
    Abbé Bernard Miserez preaches at Chapelle du Vorbourg
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    cath.ch

    Abbé Bernard Miserez preached at Chapelle du Vorbourg in Delémont. The event was broadcast by RTS.

    Sourcescath.ch

  16. 16
    Victoire Becquart cycles to Togo
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    CathoBel

    Victoire Becquart, a young journalist, cycled from Brussels to Togo to join an orphanage. She accomplished her project.

    SourcesCathoBel

  17. 17
    Ilzydora Hernández writes about vocations
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    The Texas Catholic

    She reflects on her childhood in Corpus Cristi. She is writing for The Texas Catholic.

    SourcesThe Texas Catholic

  18. 18
    Rock on Rocky Ground | One-Minute Homily
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    The Jesuit Post

    SourcesThe Jesuit Post

Saturday, August 29

38 stories · 9 corroborated
  1. 01
    Diocese of Port of Spain publishes Sunday Gospel reflection
    discussLiturgyUpdated5h ago

    The Diocese of Port of Spain and Archdiocese of Malta publish reflections on the Sunday Gospel.

    2 sources3 reportsKnisja MaltijaDiocese of Port of Spain

    The Diocese of Port of Spain and Archdiocese of Malta publish reflections on the Sunday Gospel. The Gospel is Matthew 16:21-27.

    SourcesKnisja MaltijaDiocese of Port of Spain

  2. 02
    Pope Leo XIV tells faithful not to let injustice corrupt heart
    discussVatican13h ago
    2 sourcesOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun

    SourcesOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun

  3. 03
    Leoni XIV prays for children hurt by war
    discussVatican12h ago

    Pope Leoni XIV prayed for children hurt by war at Castel Gandolfo.

    3 sources5 reportsVatican NewsNiedzielaDeon

    Pope Leoni XIV prayed for children hurt by war at Castel Gandolfo. He arrived by boat and recited a prayer. The Pope participated in the Feast of Our Lady of the Lake.

    SourcesVatican NewsNiedzielaDeon

  4. 04
    Pope Leo XIV says only love's path is life's path
    discussVatican14h ago
    2 sources4 reportsVatican NewsCanção Nova

    SourcesVatican NewsCanção Nova

  5. 05
    Pope Leo XIV preaches in Castel Gandolfo
    discussVatican15h ago

    Pope Leo XIV preached in Castel Gandolfo, emphasizing the beauty of simple gestures of devotion.

    2 sources4 reportsVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

    Pope Leo XIV preached in Castel Gandolfo, emphasizing the beauty of simple gestures of devotion. He reflected on the importance of forgiveness in a world that often dismisses it as naive. The Pope's homily was part of a Mass at the church of Maria Santissima del Lago.

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

  6. 06
    Pope Leo XIV sails Lake Albano
    discussVatican13h ago

    Pope Leo XIV sailed Lake Albano in a boat with a statue of the Madonna del Lago.

    2 sourcesAgenzia SIRACI Stampa

    Pope Leo XIV sailed Lake Albano in a boat with a statue of the Madonna del Lago. He presided over a Mass and gave a homily. Leo XIV said that hatred and violence bring only destruction and death.

    SourcesAgenzia SIRACI Stampa

  7. 07
    Department of Justice says government can’t restrict funding based on religious status
    discussReligious Freedom17h ago

    The Department of Justice says the government can’t restrict funding based on religious status.

    2 sourcesNational Catholic RegisterCatholic News Agency

    The Department of Justice says the government can’t restrict funding based on religious status. Such restrictions are made without any compelling government interest.

    SourcesNational Catholic RegisterCatholic News Agency

  8. 08
    140 youth from Vico Equense walk Protomartyrs' Way
    discussCatholic Life18h ago

    140 young people from Vico Equense's pastoral unit walked the Protomartyrs' Way.

    2 sourcesDiocese of Sorrento–Castellammare di StabiaDiocese of Terni–Narni–Amelia

    140 young people from Vico Equense's pastoral unit walked the Protomartyrs' Way. The pilgrimage concluded with a celebration at Sant'Antonio church. Four priests guided the group.

    SourcesDiocese of Sorrento–Castellammare di StabiaDiocese of Terni–Narni–Amelia

  9. 09
    Leo XIV changes rules for Eastern patriarchs
    discussCanon Law15h ago

    Pope Leo XIV has issued the apostolic letter Mutua concordia, changing the rules for the removal of Eastern patriarchs.

    4 sources6 reportsVatican NewsCírkev.czCanção Nova+1

    Pope Leo XIV has issued the apostolic letter Mutua concordia, changing the rules for the removal of Eastern patriarchs. The new rules allow the synod of bishops to remove a patriarch in case of a serious breach of communion. The decision requires a two-thirds majority and the subsequent assent of the Pope.

    SourcesVatican NewsCírkev.czCanção NovaToscana Oggi

  10. 10
    Żagħżugħ ta’ 16-il sena iweġġa’ gravi f’inċident tat-traffiku
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    Newsbook

    A 16-year-old boy was seriously injured in a traffic accident. The police were informed about the incident at around 10pm on Saturday.

    SourcesNewsbook

  11. 11
    Slovenska karitas collects funds for Nepal flood victims
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    Katoliška cerkev v Sloveniji

    Slovenska karitas is collecting funds to help people affected by floods and landslides in Nepal. The floods have caused over 500 deaths and left many without homes or belongings. Caritas Nepal is already on the ground providing aid. Slovenska karitas is calling for donations to support their efforts.

    SourcesKatoliška cerkev v Sloveniji

  12. 12
    Bishop Saje gives Mass at Zaplazu
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    Katoliška cerkev v Sloveniji

    Bishop Andrej Saje gave a Mass at Zaplazu for the sick and elderly. He emphasized the importance of being close to those who are suffering. He also thanked healthcare workers, priests, and volunteers for their care.

    SourcesKatoliška cerkev v Sloveniji

  13. 13
    Catherine Pont-Humbert publishes book
    discussCultureNew3h ago
    La Croix

    Book is about love of words. Book is for back to school.

    SourcesLa Croix

  14. 14
    Yorgen Fenech lawyers file 9th week of jury trial
    discussChurch & StateNew4h ago
    Newsbook

    The 9th week of Yorgen Fenech's jury trial was eventful, with the accused's counter-examination, the defense's argument, the prosecution's reply, and the counter-reply by Fenech's lawyers. The jury is nearing its verdict.

    SourcesNewsbook

  15. 15
    Monseñor Enrique Díaz writes reflection
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    ExaudiPerspective

    Monseñor Enrique Díaz writes a reflection for the XXII Sunday in Ordinary Time. He warns against being transformed by worldly criteria.

    SourcesExaudi

  16. 16
    Relaxing With the Bible Alone
    discussCatholic LifeNew5h ago
    The Catholic Thing

    SourcesThe Catholic Thing

  17. 17
    Beato Eustaquio van Lieshout is celebrated
    discussCatholic Life6h ago
    ACI Digital

    The Church celebrates Beato Eustaquio van Lieshout, a Dutch priest who worked in Brazil as a missionary of health and peace. His remains are in the Memorial do Santuário da Saúde e da Paz in Belo Horizonte. He was known for blessing and greeting the faithful with the words 'health and peace'.

    SourcesACI Digital

  18. 18
    Pope vacations in Castel Gandolfo
    discussVatican6h ago
    DOMRADIO.DE

    Pope Urban VIII built a residence in Castel Gandolfo 400 years ago. The location is cooler than Rome.

    SourcesDOMRADIO.DE

  19. 19
    T.S. Eliot’s Complete Simplicity
    discussCatholic Life6h ago
    Catholic World Report

    SourcesCatholic World Report

  20. 20
    Stand by the weakest
    discussCatholic Life11h ago
    Focolare Movement

    SourcesFocolare Movement

  21. 21
    Archdiocese of Malta posts Sunday Mass
    discussLiturgy11h ago
    2 reportsKnisja Maltija

    The Archdiocese of Malta posts Sunday Mass for August 30, 2026, at 9:30am. The Mass includes a prayer for spiritual communion. The Archdiocese invites donations to carry out its mission.

    SourcesKnisja Maltija

  22. 22
    March for Life UK holds march in London
    discussLife & Family10h ago
    Aleteia

    March for Life UK holds a march in London. The march has been held annually since 2012. The UK House of Commons will vote on euthanasia six days later.

    SourcesAleteia

  23. 23
    Amazon Cardinal Steiner decries violence against Indigenous peoples
    discussBishops10h ago
    Crux

    Cardinal Steiner decries violence against Indigenous peoples. Steiner shared his view of upcoming general elections.

    SourcesCrux

  24. 24
    Trademarks of the True Messiah – A Homily for the 22nd Sunday of the Year
    discussCatholic Life9h ago
    Community in Mission

    SourcesCommunity in Mission

  25. 25
    Pope Leo XIV warns war and ecological destruction wound creation
    discussVatican13h ago
    AMECEA

    Pope Leo XIV warns that war and ecological destruction are two expressions of the same wound afflicting the world. He argues that war's damage is never contained to the battlefield and often becomes self-perpetuating. The Pope points out that the root of both crises is in the disorder within the human heart.

    SourcesAMECEA

  26. 26
    Bishop Chaima urges Malawi children to serve others
    discussDioceses13h ago
    AMECEA

    Bishop Alfred Mateyu Chaima of the Catholic Diocese of Zomba urged children to serve others. He spoke during the Diocesan Children Congress. The congress aimed to make children rooted in faith and good behaviour.

    SourcesAMECEA

  27. 27
    Archbishop Thomas Luke Msusa launches Eucharistic Congress
    discussLiturgy14h ago
    AMECEA

    Archbishop Thomas Luke Msusa launched the Eucharistic Congress in the Archdiocese of Blantyre, Malawi. The congress was attended by thousands of Catholic faithful, priests, and religious sisters. The event aimed to deepen understanding of the Eucharist and show love for Christ.

    SourcesAMECEA

  28. 28
    Bishop Chaima urges 400 children to love Catholic faith
    discussCatholic Life14h ago
    AMECEA

    Bishop Alfred Mateyu Chaima has urged children to deepen their love for the Catholic Church. The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Zomba spoke during the official opening of the 2026 Children’s Congress. More than 400 children from parishes across the Diocese of Zomba have gathered for the three-day congress.

    SourcesAMECEA

  29. 29
    Archbishop Thomas Luke Msusa draws lessons from Malawi Scorchers’ WAFCON run
    discussBishops14h ago
    AMECEA

    Archbishop Thomas Luke Msusa of the Archdiocese of Blantyre drew inspiration from the Malawi Scorchers’ historic performance at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. He reflected on the team’s success as a lesson in unity and teamwork for the continued growth of Catholic evangelization in Malawi. The Archbishop urged Catholics to emulate the spirit of unity and commitment demonstrated by early missionaries.

    SourcesAMECEA

  30. 30
    Archbishop Judde Thaddeus Ruwa’ichi urges women to defend life
    discussLife & Family14h ago
    AMECEA

    Archbishop Judde Thaddeus Ruwa’ichi urged women to remain faithful in serving the Church and to defend life. He made the appeal during the annual pilgrimage of the Tanzania Catholic Women’s Association in the Archdiocese of Dar es Salaam. The women presented offerings to support the formation of young men discerning the life of the priesthood.

    SourcesAMECEA

  31. 31
    Amidst war and displacement, Sudanese bishops offer blueprint for peace
    discussChurch & State12h ago
    Catholic World Report

    SourcesCatholic World Report

  32. 32
    Pope Leo XIV joins Madonna del Lago boat procession
    discussVatican14h ago

    Pope Leo XIV participated in the Madonna del Lago boat procession on Lake Albano.

    2 reportsVatican News

    Pope Leo XIV participated in the Madonna del Lago boat procession on Lake Albano. He entrusted the Church, peace, and creation to Mary. This is the first time a Pope has joined the tradition.

    SourcesVatican News

  33. 33
    An Admission Against Interest: “We Still Do Not Know How to Celebrate the Liturgy.”
    discussLiturgy13h ago
    New Liturgical Movement

    SourcesNew Liturgical Movement

  34. 34
    Reményik Sándor publishes poem
    discussCulture14h ago
    Magyar Kurír

    Reményik Sándor publishes poem about the Battle of Mohács. The poem was written 100 years ago.

    SourcesMagyar Kurír

  35. 35
    Sainte Thérèse de Lisieux's kneecap reveals a new secret
    discussCatholic Life14h ago
    Aleteia

    A kneecap of Sainte Thérèse de Lisieux is on display in the church of Sainte-Catherine in Honfleur. The relic may still hold a concrete trace of her life.

    SourcesAleteia

  36. 36
    What do all the false Christs of our age have in common?
    discussCatholic Life14h ago
    Catholic World Report

    SourcesCatholic World Report

  37. 37
    Marthy Attila celebrates 45 years of priesthood
    discussCatholic Life16h ago
    Magyar Kurír

    Marthy Attila, a retired priest from Kézdivásárhely, celebrates 45 years of priesthood. He was ordained in 1976 in Gyulafehérvár. Marthy Attila talks about his childhood, vocation, and struggles.

    SourcesMagyar Kurír

  38. 38
    Judy McBride, longtime educator, remembered for going ‘above and beyond’
    discussDioceses16h ago
    Catholic Star Herald

    SourcesCatholic Star Herald

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