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  1. 01
    Sudan Armed Forces bomb RSF convoy in Chad
    discussChurch & StateNew44m ago

    The Sudan Armed Forces have bombed a Rapid Support Forces convoy in Chad.

    Agenzia Fides

    The Sudan Armed Forces have bombed a Rapid Support Forces convoy in Chad. The Sudanese army claims the convoy was carrying supplies from the United Arab Emirates. Chad has placed its troops on maximum alert and warned Sudan against extending the conflict across the border.

    SourcesAgenzia Fides

  2. 02
    Pope Leo: Liturgy must nourish faith, fraternity and peace
    discussVaticanNew1h ago
    2 reportsVatican News

    SourcesVatican News

  3. 03
    Pope to celebrate Creation Care Mass on September 1
    discussVaticanNew46m ago
    3 sources5 reportsVatican NewsL'Osservatore RomanoACI Stampa

    SourcesVatican NewsL'Osservatore RomanoACI Stampa

  4. 04
    Scholars publish 600-year history of Catholicism in China
    discussEducationNew53m ago

    Scholars publish a new book tracing six centuries of Catholicism in China.

    Agenzia Fides

    Scholars publish a new book tracing six centuries of Catholicism in China. The book is a systematic work resulting from years of research into the history of Catholicism in China. It brings together history of institutions, regional history and biographies of key figures in the development of Catholicism in China.

    SourcesAgenzia Fides

  5. 05
    Kard. Stefan Wyszyński leads 500,000 in Jasnogórskie Śluby Narodu
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago

    Kard. Stefan Wyszyński led 500,000 people in Jasnogórskie Śluby Narodu at Jasna Góra 70 years ago.

    Vatican News

    Kard. Stefan Wyszyński led 500,000 people in Jasnogórskie Śluby Narodu at Jasna Góra 70 years ago. The event was a promise to God, to defend life and family, and to fight against vices. Today, the question remains how many of these promises have been fulfilled.

    SourcesVatican News

  6. 06
    Padre Francesco Ielpo speaks on war
    discussChurch & StateNew58m ago

    Padre Francesco Ielpo spoke to Vatican media at the Meeting of Rimini.

    2 sourcesVatican NewsL'Osservatore Romano

    Padre Francesco Ielpo spoke to Vatican media at the Meeting of Rimini. He said that all paths taken through arms never lead to true peace or security. He also stated that only those who live through war do not get used to it.

    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 The Southern Cross · ACI Africa · ACI Prensa
    1. Archdiocese of Johannesburg to Host First Marriage Anniversary Mass
    2. Trócaire compares Ebola crisis in DR Congo to COVID pandemic
    3. Bishop George Muthaka calls for responsible leadership
  2. America Catholic New York · Catholic Review
    1. Bishop Edmund Whalen’s Homily: August 25, 2026
    2. Upcoming racing events support good causes
    3. Catholic Review publishes home viewing roundup
  3. Asia Diocese of Nha Trang · Diocese of Hà Tinh · Diocese of Ban Mê Thuôt
    1. Gia đình Phạt tạ Thánh Tâm Chúa Giêsu Việt Nam holds Đại hội Về nguồn 2026
    2. Lampung leaders warn against persecution of worshippers
    3. Chinese authorities detain Christians
  4. Europe Vatican News · TK KBS · Diocese of Montepulciano–Chiusi–Pienza
    1. UNICEF reports 12.2% of Gaza children suffer chronic malnutrition
    2. Vatikán připomíná zemětřesení ve střední Itálii
    3. Pope sends telegram on 80th anniversary of Amiata Cross restoration
  5. Oceania Diocese of Saints Peter and Paul of Melbourne · Archeparchy of Kyiv-Halyč · Diocese of Sydney
    1. Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church celebrates 25th anniversary of Ardeer parish
    2. Archbishop Fisher calls for balance on freedom to protest
    3. The Hour of Responsibility

Tuesday, August 25

52 stories · 9 corroborated
  1. 01
    Pope León XIV celebrates Mass for Creation Care
    discussVaticanNew1h ago
    3 sourcesVatican NewsACI PrensaInfoVaticana

    SourcesVatican NewsACI PrensaInfoVaticana

  2. 02
    French Council protects conscience rights
    discussLife & FamilyNew2h ago

    France's highest constitutional authority protects conscience rights for Catholic institutions and pharmacists as euthanasia law takes effect.

    2 sourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register

    France's highest constitutional authority protects conscience rights for Catholic institutions and pharmacists as euthanasia law takes effect. Archbishop Laurent Ulrich of Paris welcomes the move.

    SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register

  3. 03
    Chicago Bears donate $200,000 to Catholic Charities
    discussLife & FamilyNew3h ago

    The Chicago Bears donated $200,000 to Catholic Charities for Midwest storm relief.

    2 sourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register

    The Chicago Bears donated $200,000 to Catholic Charities for Midwest storm relief. Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago and Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Gary each received $100,000.

    SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register

  4. 04
    UNICEF reports 12.2% of Gaza children suffer chronic malnutrition
    discussLife & FamilyNew2h ago
    2 sources3 reportsVatican NewsTK KBS

    SourcesVatican NewsTK KBS

  5. 05
    Vatikán připomíná zemětřesení ve střední Itálii
    discussCultureNew2h ago

    Vatikán si připomíná desáté výročí zemětřesení ve střední Itálii.

    2 sourcesVatican NewsTK KBS

    Vatikán si připomíná desáté výročí zemětřesení ve střední Itálii. Místní komunity čelí pomalé obnově a úbytku obyvatel.

    SourcesVatican NewsTK KBS

  6. 06
    Pope sends telegram on 80th anniversary of Amiata Cross restoration
    discussVaticanNew1h ago

    Pope Leone XIV sends a telegram to the Diocese of Montepulciano-Chiusi-Pienza on the 80th anniversary of the restoration of the Amiata Cross.

    3 sourcesDiocese of Montepulciano–Chiusi–PienzaVatican NewsToscana Oggi

    Pope Leone XIV sends a telegram to the Diocese of Montepulciano-Chiusi-Pienza on the 80th anniversary of the restoration of the Amiata Cross. The cross was rebuilt after being destroyed during World War II. The Pope expresses his spiritual union with the diocesan community and hopes that the light of the cross will shine in the hearts of those who admire it.

    SourcesDiocese of Montepulciano–Chiusi–PienzaVatican NewsToscana Oggi

  7. 07
    Pope Leo XIV visits Metz
    discussVaticanNew2h ago

    Pope Leo XIV will spend the day in Metz, a border city in France, as part of his four-day apostolic journey.

    3 sources7 reportsVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

    Pope Leo XIV will spend the day in Metz, a border city in France, as part of his four-day apostolic journey. Archbishop Philippe Ballot speaks about the preparations and significance of the visit. The Pope's visit is seen as a symbol of friendship among people.

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

  8. 08
    Catholics pray for St. Maximilian Kolbe's intercession
    discussLife & Family6h ago

    Catholics in the US pray for St. Maximilian Kolbe's intercession.

    2 sourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

    Catholics in the US pray for St. Maximilian Kolbe's intercession. They work to honor life through opposition to the death penalty.

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

  9. 09
    Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church celebrates 25th anniversary of Ardeer parish
    discussDiocesesUpdated1h ago

    The Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Ardeer parish.

    2 sourcesDiocese of Saints Peter and Paul of MelbourneArcheparchy of Kyiv-Halyč

    The Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Ardeer parish. The parish feast day was also observed. The event took place in Ardeer, near Melbourne.

    SourcesDiocese of Saints Peter and Paul of MelbourneArcheparchy of Kyiv-Halyč

  10. 10
    Bishop Edmund Whalen’s Homily: August 25, 2026
    discussBishopsNew12m ago
    Catholic New York

    SourcesCatholic New York

  11. 11
    Sacrosanctum Concilium: Artículo 62
    discussCultureNew12m ago
    Pray Tell

    SourcesPray Tell

  12. 12
    In Mexico, mothers searching for missing children garner overdue support from Church
    discussCatholic LifeNew27m ago
    Crux

    SourcesCrux

  13. 13
    Bishop of Ruteng reflects on earthquake aftermath
    discussBishopsNew1h ago

    Bishop Siprianus Hormat of Ruteng reflects on the aftermath of the earthquake that struck Flores on August 15.

    Agenzia Fides

    Bishop Siprianus Hormat of Ruteng reflects on the aftermath of the earthquake that struck Flores on August 15. The Diocese of Ruteng is among those hardest hit, with extensive damage and a high number of displaced people. Caritas operational centers are active throughout the island, coordinating humanitarian assistance.

    SourcesAgenzia Fides

  14. 14
    Upcoming racing events support good causes
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    Catholic Review

    SourcesCatholic Review

  15. 15
    Vatican Almoner’s Office supports solidarity kitchen in Ukraine
    discussVaticanNew1h ago

    The Dicastery for the Service of Charity supports a solidarity kitchen in Ukraine.

    Vatican News

    The Dicastery for the Service of Charity supports a solidarity kitchen in Ukraine. Father Viktor Bilous delivered aid to volunteers. The kitchen is in the village of Berestia, Rivne region.

    SourcesVatican News

  16. 16
    Pope Leo appoints leader of Knights of Columbus to Vatican body
    discussVaticanNew1h ago
    Catholic News Agency

    SourcesCatholic News Agency

  17. 17
    Archdiocese of Johannesburg to Host First Marriage Anniversary Mass
    discussDiocesesNew1h ago
    The Southern Cross

    SourcesThe Southern Cross

  18. 18
    Human Rights Watch reports child recruitment in Colombia
    discussLife & FamilyNew1h ago

    Human Rights Watch reports that armed groups in Colombia are recruiting children.

    Vatican News

    Human Rights Watch reports that armed groups in Colombia are recruiting children. The organization draws a bleak conclusion about child soldiers in the country.

    SourcesVatican News

  19. 19
    Catholic Review publishes home viewing roundup
    discussCultureNew35m ago
    Catholic ReviewPerspective

    The roundup includes capsule reviews of theatrical movies available for streaming. It also notes TV programming for the week of Sept. 6.

    SourcesCatholic Review

  20. 20
    “Several Miracles” are attributed to Fr. Giussani, Founder of Communion and Liberation
    discussVaticanNew1h ago
    Rome Reports

    SourcesRome Reports

  21. 21
    Starting Seven: August 25, 2026
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    The Pillar

    SourcesThe Pillar

  22. 22
    Baltimore-area Colombians pray, mobilize aid after deadly earthquake
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    Catholic Review

    Baltimore-area Colombians pray and mobilize aid after a deadly earthquake. They fear for loved ones thousands of miles away.

    SourcesCatholic Review

  23. 23
    Christians in Holy Land fear ‘losing their homes and their livelihoods,’ according to papal agency
    discussVaticanNew2h ago
    Catholic News Agency

    SourcesCatholic News Agency

  24. 24
    Fr. Isaac Vela leads iconography course
    discussEducationNew2h ago
    Suore Francescane Figlie dei Sacri Cuori di Gesù e Maria

    Fr. Isaac Vela led an iconography course at the Sisters' House in Caransebeș. The course was attended by consecrated persons and laypeople. The course aimed to deepen understanding of icon art.

    SourcesSuore Francescane Figlie dei Sacri Cuori di Gesù e Maria

  25. 25
    Czech Church Choirs Festival held in Gârnic
    discussCultureNew2h ago
    Suore Francescane Figlie dei Sacri Cuori di Gesù e Maria

    The Czech Church Choirs Festival was held in Gârnic, Romania. The event was organized by the Democratic Union of Czechs in Romania. It aimed to preserve the religious and cultural heritage of the Czech communities in Banat.

    SourcesSuore Francescane Figlie dei Sacri Cuori di Gesù e Maria

  26. 26
    Duped by the Lord
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    The Pillar

    SourcesThe Pillar

  27. 27
    On Sacred Art (Part 1): Revealing the Invisible through the Visible
    discussCultureNew2h ago
    New Liturgical Movement

    SourcesNew Liturgical Movement

  28. 28
    Franciscan Sisters mark 800 years since Saint Francis of Assisi's passing
    discussReligious OrdersNew2h ago
    Suore Francescane Figlie dei Sacri Cuori di Gesù e Maria

    The Franciscan Sisters in Caransebeș gathered in prayer and contemplation to celebrate the legacy of Saint Francis of Assisi. The event marked the 800th anniversary of his passing. The community honored his legacy.

    SourcesSuore Francescane Figlie dei Sacri Cuori di Gesù e Maria

  29. 29
    Dom José Ionilton Lisboa de Oliveira writes on Psalm 137
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    CNBBPerspective

    He says that as believers in God, we are called to look after the poor. He cites Pope Leo, saying that God still has something to say to us through the poor.

    SourcesCNBB

  30. 30
    Pope points out “vicious cycle” fueling global catastrophe
    discussVaticanNew2h ago
    Aleteia

    SourcesAleteia

  31. 31
    Do you know your pet’s patron saint?
    discussCultureNew2h ago
    Aleteia

    SourcesAleteia

  32. 32
    The missing piece of Sheen’s legacy in Rochester: His failure
    discussBishopsNew3h ago
    Aleteia

    SourcesAleteia

  33. 33
    Reappointed Nigerian ambassador meets with Pope Leo
    discussVaticanNew3h ago
    Aleteia

    SourcesAleteia

  34. 34
    An Interview with Don Pietro Leone in which he discusses his latest book: Vatican II and the Eclipse of God - A Critique of the Council
    discussVaticanNew2h ago
    Rorate Caeli

    SourcesRorate Caeli

  35. 35
    Bischöfe warnen vor Gefahren für Demokratie in Indonesien
    discussBishopsNew3h ago

    Die Bischöfe in Indonesien warnen vor Gefahren für die Demokratie.

    Vatican News

    Die Bischöfe in Indonesien warnen vor Gefahren für die Demokratie. Sie sind beunruhigt über den Zustand der Demokratie in ihrem Land.

    SourcesVatican News

  36. 36
    With Euthanasia Romanticized on TikTok, the Saxophones Are Getting Louder
    discussLife & FamilyNew3h ago
    Word on Fire

    SourcesWord on Fire

  37. 37
    ‘Blue Miles,’ Cistercian monk’s debut novel, offers glimpse into abbey life
    discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
    The Catholic Sun

    SourcesThe Catholic Sun

  38. 38
    A Slave to Fashion: What Magnifica Humanitas Left Unsaid about Servitude
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    OnePeterFive

    SourcesOnePeterFive

  39. 39
    The Genius of Donald Kagan w/ Paul Rahe
    discussCultureNew4h ago
    Evangelization & Culture

    SourcesEvangelization & Culture

  40. 40
    Augustine's Christology: Its Rhetoric and Spirituality
    discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
    Church Life Journal

    SourcesChurch Life Journal

  41. 41
    Why St. Louis is the co-patron of Secular Franciscans
    discussReligious OrdersNew4h ago
    Aleteia

    SourcesAleteia

  42. 42
    Pope Zefirini commemorated on August 25
    discussVaticanNew5h ago

    Pope Zefirini is commemorated on August 25.

    Vatican News

    Pope Zefirini is commemorated on August 25. He led the Church during a time of terror under Septim Severit. Zefirini also faced the modalist heresy and the first Christian schism of Hipolitit antipapë.

    SourcesVatican News

  43. 43
    Rothko exhibit closes in Firenze
    discussCultureNew5h ago

    The Rothko exhibit in Firenze has closed.

    Vatican News

    The Rothko exhibit in Firenze has closed. The exhibit featured over 70 works from international museums. It was held at Palazzo Strozzi, Museo di San Marco, and Biblioteca Medicea Laurenziana.

    SourcesVatican News

  44. 44
    Father Jacques Bolduc OSB dies
    discussReligious OrdersNew5h ago
    17 reportsBenedettine del Re Eucaristico

    Father Jacques Bolduc OSB died on 9 August 2026 at Abbaye de Saint-Benoît-du-Lac in Saint-Benoît-du-Lac, Canada. He was a member of the Benedictine Order. The news was announced by several Benedictine congregations.

    SourcesBenedettine del Re Eucaristico

  45. 45
    Don Roberto Oliva leads Associazione teologica calabra
    discussEducationNew5h ago
    Agenzia SIR

    Don Roberto Oliva is president of Associazione teologica calabra. The association unites theologians in Calabria. Oliva is a priest of Diocesi di San Marco Argentano – Scalea.

    SourcesAgenzia SIR

  46. 46
    Nicola Petrosillo says give correct information
    discussLife & Family6h ago
    Agenzia SIR

    Nicola Petrosillo says correct information must be given so people are not afraid to get vaccinated. A 4-year-old girl died in Palermo because she was not vaccinated.

    SourcesAgenzia SIR

  47. 47
    A la mort d’un frère évêque
    discussCatholic Life6h ago
    Suore dell'Assunzione della S. Vergine

    SourcesSuore dell'Assunzione della S. Vergine

  48. 48
    Q&A with Sr. Amitha Polimetla, accompanying transgender persons in India
    discussCatholic Life6h ago
    Global Sisters Report

    SourcesGlobal Sisters Report

  49. 49
    What will Pope Leo tell France's surging Catholic converts?
    discussVatican6h ago
    National Catholic Reporter

    SourcesNational Catholic Reporter

  50. 50
    If Pope Leo visits the US, he needs to take his message to Silicon Valley
    discussVatican6h ago
    National Catholic Reporter

    SourcesNational Catholic Reporter

  51. 51
    Hosea Alexander, LA's first permanent deacon, dies
    discussCatholic Life7h ago
    Angelus News

    Hosea Alexander, a rocket scientist and LA's first permanent deacon, has died. He was ordained in 1975.

    SourcesAngelus News

  52. 52
    Sylvie Stuer publishes Le Ciel de Samuel
    discussCulture6h ago
    CathoBel

    The book required patient research.

    SourcesCathoBel

Monday, August 24

2 stories · 2 corroborated
  1. 01
    Loneliness or falling in love? Why does a priest leave the ministry?
    discussCatholic Life9h ago
    2 sourcesZENIT News Agency

    SourcesZENIT News Agency

  2. 02
    Court excludes spiritual direction from legal protection
    discussCanon Law9h ago

    A court ruled that spiritual direction is not protected by the same legal confidentiality as the sacrament of confession.

    2 sourcesZENIT News Agency

    A court ruled that spiritual direction is not protected by the same legal confidentiality as the sacrament of confession. The court described a protected confession as a confidential acknowledgment of wrongdoing made to clergy for the purpose of seeking spiritual absolution, comfort or guidance.

    SourcesZENIT News Agency

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