The next World Youth Day will be held in Korea in August 2027. The official anthem has been released and the 'Breath of life' campaign launched. Preparations are underway for the international gathering of young people.
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Focolare Movement · Vatican News · Agenzia Fides · Diocese of Villa María- 01 discussVatican2h ago
The next World Youth Day will be held in Korea in August 2027.
2 sources·Focolare MovementVatican News
- 02 discussBishops14h ago
Archbishop José Domingo Ulloa Mendieta of Panama preached the Novena in honor of Our Lady of the Kings in Seville's Cathedral.
Agenzia Fides
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
- 03 discussVatican2h ago
Pope Leo XIV will visit Uruguay from November 6 to 8.
Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV will visit Uruguay from November 6 to 8. Archbishop Milton Tróccoli says the visit is an opportunity to strengthen evangelization and renew hope. The visit is expected to reaffirm the Christian roots of the Uruguayan people.
SourcesVatican News
- 04 discussCatholic Life12h ago
Cardinal Luis Antonio G. Tagle delivered a homily on the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord.
2 sources·Agenzia FidesDiocese of Villa María·Perspective
Cardinal Luis Antonio G. Tagle delivered a homily on the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord. He reflected on the Gospel account and Jesus' revelation as the Son of God. The homily was given in Rome at the Palace of Propaganda Fide.
- 06 discussChurch & State20h ago
Nigeria's Presidency seeks to ease tensions with the Catholic Church after Cardinal John Olorunfemi Onaiyekan's statements.
Agenzia Fides
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
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Friday, August 7
14 stories · 3 corroborated- 01 discussVaticanNew 1h ago
Cardinal Pietro Parolin visited Mexico, meeting with officials and discussing peace initiatives.
2 sources·Vatican NewsVida Nueva
Cardinal Pietro Parolin visited Mexico, meeting with officials and discussing peace initiatives. He expressed support for the National Dialogue for Peace. The Church in Mexico shared its peace initiative with Parolin.
SourcesVatican NewsVida Nueva
- 03 discussCatholic LifeNew 1h ago
The SIGNIS World Congress is being held in Kigali, Rwanda.
2 sources·AMECEAMagyar Kurír
The SIGNIS World Congress is being held in Kigali, Rwanda. Fr. Walter Chekwendu Ihejirika noted the growth of the Catholic Church in Africa. Pope Leo sent a message to the conference.
SourcesAMECEAMagyar Kurír
- 12 discussCulture2h ago
Francesco Guccini, a renowned Italian singer-songwriter and writer, has passed away.
Vatican News
Francesco Guccini, a renowned Italian singer-songwriter and writer, has passed away. He wrote the song 'Dio è morto' and expressed the experience of several Italian generations. Guccini was 86 years old.
SourcesVatican News
Thursday, August 6
43 stories · 13 corroborated- 01 discussCatholic Life5h ago
Vincenzo Tamma discusses how quantum mechanics reveals the intelligibility of nature and points to the Creator.
2 sources·Diocese of KontumThe Catholic Thing
Vincenzo Tamma discusses how quantum mechanics reveals the intelligibility of nature and points to the Creator. He explains the connection between quantum physics and God's creation. Tamma is a Catholic physicist and professor.
- 02 discussBishops9h ago
11 sources·Archdiocese of Mount HagenArchdiocese of Port MoresbyDiocese of Lae+3
- 03 discussChurch & State7h ago
The OAS Council may convene an emergency meeting of foreign ministers to address the situation in Nicaragua.
2 sources·National Catholic RegisterACI Prensa
The OAS Council may convene an emergency meeting of foreign ministers to address the situation in Nicaragua. The meeting would be a high-level diplomatic response to the repression in the country. The OAS is a regional organization that promotes democracy and human rights.
- 04 discussCatholic Life8h ago
Pilgrims 100 has 100 members and raised $100,000 for Jesuit Mission Australia's work in Myanmar.
2 sources·Catholic Outlook
Pilgrims 100 has 100 members and raised $100,000 for Jesuit Mission Australia's work in Myanmar. This milestone marks a significant achievement for the organization.
SourcesCatholic Outlook
- 05 discussBishops9h ago
Australia's Catholic bishops urge a renewed focus on making Australia a more cohesive society.
4 sources·Diocese of BathurstCathNews AustraliaCatholic Outlook
Australia's Catholic bishops urge a renewed focus on making Australia a more cohesive society. They see the current social climate as an opportunity to witness to the Gospel. Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB wrote the statement.
SourcesDiocese of BathurstCathNews AustraliaCatholic Outlook
- 06 discussChurch & State11h ago
Israeli strikes in Gaza cast doubt on the White House's peace plan.
4 sources·Catholic ReviewDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic Sun+1
Israeli strikes in Gaza cast doubt on the White House's peace plan. Catholic leaders call for prayers for peace. A University of Notre Dame scholar commented on the situation.
SourcesCatholic ReviewDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic SunOSV News
- 07 discussVatican10h ago
Dr. Paolo Ruffini, Prefect of the Vatican's Dicastery for Communication, urged Catholic communicators to uphold truth and human dignity in the digital age.
2 sources·AMECEAACI Africa
Dr. Paolo Ruffini, Prefect of the Vatican's Dicastery for Communication, urged Catholic communicators to uphold truth and human dignity in the digital age. He emphasized the importance of genuine human relationships over digital connections. This message was delivered at the SIGNIS World Congress in Kigali, Rwanda.
SourcesAMECEAACI Africa
- 08 discussDioceses12h ago
The Wichita Diocese will open its own seminary at the end of August.
3 sources·Diocese of Fort Wayne-South BendOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun
The Wichita Diocese will open its own seminary at the end of August. Bishop Carl A. Kemme announces the plan. The seminary has been in the making for over 20 years.
SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun
- 09 discussEducation11h ago
Oklahoma's Statewide Charter School Board wants to approve religious charter schools.
3 sources·Catholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report
Oklahoma's Statewide Charter School Board wants to approve religious charter schools. A state Supreme Court ruling and the attorney general block it. A federal court hears arguments.
SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report
- 10 discussLife & Family11h ago
A Canadian woman's father underwent assisted suicide after failed attempts to secure hospice care.
3 sources·Catholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report
A Canadian woman's father underwent assisted suicide after failed attempts to secure hospice care. Catholic ministries challenge New York's assisted suicide law in court.
SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report
- 11 discussReligious Orders11h ago
Sr Louise McKeogh was called to consecrated life through the Salesian Charism.
2 sources·Catholic Outlook
Sr Louise McKeogh was called to consecrated life through the Salesian Charism. She connected with the charism through her parish youth group. The Salesian sisters introduced her to the charism.
SourcesCatholic Outlook
- 12 discussDioceses11h ago
The Archdiocese of Malta is holding a Mass and Rosary on 7th August 2026 at 9:30am.
2 sources·Knisja MaltijaArchdiocese of Malta
The Archdiocese of Malta is holding a Mass and Rosary on 7th August 2026 at 9:30am. The event includes prayer for Spiritual Communion.
- 13 discussVatican5h ago
Pope accepts Archbishop Roberto O. Gonzalez's resignation and names Bishop Eusebio Ramos Morales as his successor.
2 sources·The Catholic SunInfoVaticana
Pope accepts Archbishop Roberto O. Gonzalez's resignation and names Bishop Eusebio Ramos Morales as his successor. Gonzalez is 76. Ramos Morales was Bishop of Caguas, Puerto Rico.
SourcesThe Catholic SunInfoVaticana
- 14 discussVatican3h ago
Bp. Enrique Angelelli of La Rioja died 50 years ago.
Vatican News
Bp. Enrique Angelelli of La Rioja died 50 years ago. He was beatified in 2019. Pope mentions him in Magnifica humanitas. Angelelli was known for advocating for the poor and denouncing regime violence.
SourcesVatican News
- 17 discussReligious Orders3h ago
Società delle Missioni Africane
The Società Missioni Africane marked the 200th anniversary of Father Augustin Joseph Planque's birth. Missionaries gathered in his birth village of Chemy. The event commemorated his legacy.
- 21 discussBishops3h ago
Bishop Mário Spaki of Paranavaí comments on the Gospel of Matthew.
Vatican News·Perspective
Bishop Mário Spaki of Paranavaí comments on the Gospel of Matthew. He reflects on Matthew 16:24-28.
SourcesVatican News
- 28 discussCatholic Life10h ago
AMECEA
Helen Osman, SIGNIS World President, urged Catholic media professionals to turn AI discussions into concrete actions for evangelisation. The Seventh SIGNIS World Congress was held in Kigali, Rwanda. The Congress aimed to promote responsible use of digital technologies for human dignity and the Church's mission.
SourcesAMECEA
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