Bishop Christopher Saunders was found guilty of 13 sex crimes against two young Aboriginal people. Bishop Tim Norton of Broome Diocese expressed sorrow and pledged to support the victims. The diocese aims to provide hope and healing.
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Vatican News · Diocese of Hallam · Gość Niedzielny · L'Osservatore Romano- 01 discussBishopsNew3m ago
Bishop Christopher Saunders was found guilty of 13 sex crimes against two young Aboriginal people.
3 sources·4 reports·Vatican NewsDiocese of HallamGość Niedzielny
- 02 discussVaticanNew5h ago
Cardinal Zuppi guided a prayer vigil at Monte Sole for peace and justice in the Holy Land.
L'Osservatore Romano
Cardinal Zuppi guided a prayer vigil at Monte Sole for peace and justice in the Holy Land. The event aimed to promote forgiveness and exit the cycle of violence.
SourcesL'Osservatore Romano
- 03 discussVatican7h ago
Vatican Observatory hosts a Full Moon meetup with Dr. Rocco L. Mancinelli.
Vatican Observatory
Vatican Observatory hosts a Full Moon meetup with Dr. Rocco L. Mancinelli. Dr. Mancinelli is a Senior Research Scientist with the BAER Institute. The meetup is on August 27, 2026.
SourcesVatican Observatory
- 04 discussBishopsNew1h ago
Bishop Nelson Jair Cardona Ramírez calls for a day of prayer for Colombia and earthquake victims.
2 sources·Vatican NewsReligión Digital
Bishop Nelson Jair Cardona Ramírez calls for a day of prayer for Colombia and earthquake victims. He notes the region's main needs.
SourcesVatican NewsReligión Digital
- 05 discussVaticanNew5h ago
Pope Leo XIV appointed Professors Umberto Longo, Francesco Cesareo, and Anna Barańska to the Pontifical Committee of Historical Sciences.
L'Osservatore Romano
Pope Leo XIV appointed Professors Umberto Longo, Francesco Cesareo, and Anna Barańska to the Pontifical Committee of Historical Sciences. The appointments were announced on August 13, 2026. The committee is responsible for historical research and studies.
SourcesL'Osservatore Romano
- 06 discussBishopsNew1h ago
Bishop Christopher Saunders was convicted of sex abuse crimes, including against a minor.
3 sources·4 reports·Vatican NewsNational Catholic ReporterThe Pillar
Bishop Christopher Saunders was convicted of sex abuse crimes, including against a minor. The Diocese of Broome expressed support for the victims. Saunders was found guilty by a Western Australian court.
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- Africa The Southern Cross · Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference · Archdiocese of Pretoria
- America Catholic New York · The Tablet · The Texas Catholic
- Asia Matters India · CBCP News · Vatican News
- Europe Famiglia Cristiana · Alfa y Omega · ACI Prensa
- Oceania The Catholic Leader · The Catholic Weekly · The Southern Cross
Thursday, August 13
55 stories · 14 corroborated- 01 discussReligious FreedomNew2h ago
Arizona's Supreme Court ruled that church doctrine, not courts, define confession.
2 sources·Angelus NewsNational Catholic Reporter
Arizona's Supreme Court ruled that church doctrine, not courts, define confession. The decision has implications for the Catholic Church's defense of the seal of the confessional. The case involved the Mormon church.
- 02 discussDiocesesNew2h ago
The Bishop of Barbastro ordered the transfer of the Virgin of Torreciudad to its original hermitage for a romería on September 5.
2 sources·Alfa y OmegaACI Prensa
The Bishop of Barbastro ordered the transfer of the Virgin of Torreciudad to its original hermitage for a romería on September 5. The diocese requests the original piece be returned permanently. A copy would be placed in the new temple.
SourcesAlfa y OmegaACI Prensa
- 03 discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
Jordan is preparing for the 2,000th anniversary of Jesus Christ's baptism in 2030.
4 sources·La CroixOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun+1
Jordan is preparing for the 2,000th anniversary of Jesus Christ's baptism in 2030. The event will take place at Bethany Beyond the Jordan, also known as Al-Maghtas. Organizers hope to attract millions of Christian pilgrims.
SourcesLa CroixOSV NewsThe Catholic SunThe Catholic Register
- 04 discussReligious FreedomNew3h ago
A Spanish Christian legal group has filed a court complaint after a church robbery in Madrid resulted in the desecration of two tabernacles and a relic.
2 sources·Katholiek NieuwsbladThe Catholic Register
A Spanish Christian legal group has filed a court complaint after a church robbery in Madrid resulted in the desecration of two tabernacles and a relic. The group considers it more than a ordinary theft. The incident occurred in a parish church in Madrid.
- 05 discussLiturgyNew1h ago
Bishop Peter Kohlgraf says the Diocese of Mainz will respect the Vatican's ban on lay homilies, but will not punish parishes where laypeople preach.
2 sources·Catholic News AgencyACI Digital
Bishop Peter Kohlgraf says the Diocese of Mainz will respect the Vatican's ban on lay homilies, but will not punish parishes where laypeople preach. The bishop questions the consistency of the ban.
- 06 discussVaticanNew4h ago
Pope Leo XIV encouraged sisters to foster vocations to religious life in the US.
2 sources·Catholic ReviewDiocese of Scranton
Pope Leo XIV encouraged sisters to foster vocations to religious life in the US. He sent a video message to the Leadership Conference of Women Religious assembly in Orlando, Florida. The pope noted the work of fostering religious vocations is of vital importance.
- 07 discussVaticanNew3h ago
Pope Leo XIV will visit France from September 25-28, 2026.
3 sources·Vatican NewsDiocese of ReconquistaTK KBS
Pope Leo XIV will visit France from September 25-28, 2026. He will visit Paris, Saint-Denis, Lourdes, and Metz, and stop by the UNESCO headquarters. The trip's schedule has been released.
- 08 discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
The friars of the Sacred Convent are promoting a cultural event called 'Courtyard of Francis' from September 10 to 13 and September 17 to 20.
2 sources·6 reports·Vatican NewsDiocese of Hallam
The friars of the Sacred Convent are promoting a cultural event called 'Courtyard of Francis' from September 10 to 13 and September 17 to 20. The event explores life through relationships, culture, spirituality, well-being, and new technologies. It is part of the 800th anniversary year of St. Francis' death.
- 09 discussVaticanUpdated42m ago
Pope Leão XIV appoints Umberto Longo, Francesco Cesareo, and Anna Barańska to the Pontifical Committee for Historical Sciences.
5 sources·7 reports·Vatican NewsDiocese of HallamDiocese of São José dos Campos+1
Pope Leão XIV appoints Umberto Longo, Francesco Cesareo, and Anna Barańska to the Pontifical Committee for Historical Sciences. The committee was established in 1954. The new members are historians and university professors.
SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of HallamDiocese of São José dos CamposTK KBS
- 10 discussCultureUpdated1h ago
White Sox baseball fans celebrated Pope Leo XIV at a pope-themed game in Chicago.
5 sources·Catholic ReviewDiocese of ScrantonKatholiek Nieuwsblad+2
White Sox baseball fans celebrated Pope Leo XIV at a pope-themed game in Chicago. The stadium was sold out with nearly 40,000 attendees. Fans wore custom-designed black and gold mitre-style hats.
SourcesCatholic ReviewDiocese of ScrantonKatholiek NieuwsbladCatholic New YorkThe Catholic Register
- 11 discussCatholic LifeNew5h ago
Over 2,000 Catholic Scouts gathered for Mass in West Virginia.
3 sources·Diocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic SunOSV News
Over 2,000 Catholic Scouts gathered for Mass in West Virginia. They observed their Sunday obligation during the Scouting America National Jamboree. Faith is one of the core principles of the Scouts.
SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic SunOSV News
- 12 discussCultureNew4h ago
The sixth Zanzibar Cup kitesurfing race and regatta is set to take place on August 23, 2026.
2 sources·3 reports·Vatican NewsDiocese of Hallam
The sixth Zanzibar Cup kitesurfing race and regatta is set to take place on August 23, 2026. It aims to promote sportsmanship and strengthen fraternity among nations. The event is organized by Italian doctor Stefano Conte and the Tanzanian government.
- 13 discussCultureNew1h ago
Catholic Review reviews 'Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie'.
2 sources·Catholic ReviewOSV News·Perspective
Catholic Review reviews 'Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie'. The movie features a team of canine first responders. It has hazardous situations, but the dinos are cuddly.
SourcesCatholic ReviewOSV News
- 14 discussChurch & StateUpdated3h ago
A Jesuit superior in Myanmar says the Buddhist season of Waso can promote dialogue and reconciliation between Christians and Buddhists.
2 sources·3 reports·Vatican NewsDiocese of Hallam
A Jesuit superior in Myanmar says the Buddhist season of Waso can promote dialogue and reconciliation between Christians and Buddhists. The season offers a shared path toward compassion and understanding. This comes amid conflict in the country.
- 15 discussCatholic LifeNew1m ago
Famiglia Cristiana
Francescano polacco San Massimiliano Kolbe was deported to Auschwitz in 1941. He offered his life for a fellow prisoner. Pope Giovanni Paolo II said his martyrdom brought victory through love and faith.
SourcesFamiglia Cristiana
- 16 discussCatholic LifeNew44m ago
Suore della Carità di S. Giovanna Antida Thouret
Don Davide releases note on Mass times from August 14 to 16. The note is available on the parish website.
- 26 discussDiocesesNew2h ago
Archbishop Przybylski invites women to the annual pilgrimage to Matki Sprawiedliwości i Miłości Społecznej in Piekary Śląskie.
Vatican News
Archbishop Przybylski invites women to the annual pilgrimage to Matki Sprawiedliwości i Miłości Społecznej in Piekary Śląskie. The event will take place on August 16. This year's pilgrimage is themed 'Uczniowie - misjonarze'.
SourcesVatican News
- 27 discussDiocesesNew2h ago
Catholic Review
A fire damaged a building used for youth activities at St. Joseph in Fullerton. The fire is suspected to have been caused by a lightning strike. No one was hurt.
SourcesCatholic Review
- 28 discussCultureNew2h ago
Figlie della Presentazione di Maria Santissima al Tempio
Lama Zopa Rinpoche gives advice on prayers and practices for natural disasters. Recent earthquakes occurred in Latin America, specifically in Venezuela and Colombia.
SourcesFiglie della Presentazione di Maria Santissima al Tempio
- 32 discussReligious OrdersNew2h ago
Catholic Review
The Redemptorists' Baltimore Province will combine with communities in Denver, Mexico, and Vietnam. The change is part of the order's reorganization of its North American mission. The Redemptorists' presence in Baltimore is expected to continue.
SourcesCatholic Review
- 37 discussBishopsNew3h ago
Bishop Marko Medo of Gospić-Senj Diocese calls for environmental transparency.
Vatican News
Bishop Marko Medo of Gospić-Senj Diocese calls for environmental transparency. Citizens have the right to accurate information about their environment. The bishop emphasizes the importance of prioritizing human life and health over political and economic interests.
SourcesVatican News
- 46 discussReligious OrdersNew5h ago
Congregazione dei Chierici Mariani dell'Immacolata Concezione della B. V. M.
The General Vicariate of the Marian Fathers in Rwanda held a ceremony to change its leadership. The event took place on July 31, 2026. Fr. Jean was involved in the official service ceremony.
SourcesCongregazione dei Chierici Mariani dell'Immacolata Concezione della B. V. M.
- 47 discussCatholic LifeNew5h ago
L'Osservatore Romano reports on a new pilgrimage called 'Cammino di Santa Filomena'.
L'Osservatore Romano
L'Osservatore Romano reports on a new pilgrimage called 'Cammino di Santa Filomena'. The pilgrimage unites Vallo di Lauro, Bassa Irpinia, and the Nola area. It combines history and faith.
SourcesL'Osservatore Romano
- 48 discussBishopsNew5h ago
Monsignor Tulio Luis Ramírez Padilla, bishop of Guarenas, Venezuela, died on Wednesday, August 12.
L'Osservatore Romano
Monsignor Tulio Luis Ramírez Padilla, bishop of Guarenas, Venezuela, died on Wednesday, August 12. A brief biography and funeral details are available.
SourcesL'Osservatore Romano
- 49 discussVaticanNew5h ago
Pope Leo XIV expressed concern about the situation in Sudan, especially in el-Obeid.
L'Osservatore Romano
Pope Leo XIV expressed concern about the situation in Sudan, especially in el-Obeid. He spoke after the Angelus on August 9. The Pope's words addressed the tragic situation in the country.
SourcesL'Osservatore Romano
- 50 discussVaticanNew5h ago
Pope Leo XIV continued his catechesis series on the Second Vatican Council and its documents.
Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV continued his catechesis series on the Second Vatican Council and its documents. He discussed the liturgical year.
SourcesVatican News
- 53 discussVaticanNew5h ago
Catholic Review
Rhoda Wise, an Ohio housewife and mystic, may be declared venerable by the Church. She was a laywoman, wife, and adoptive mother. Her sainthood cause has taken a step forward.
SourcesCatholic Review
- 55 discussReligious Orders6h ago
Fr. Benedykt Chao, the world's oldest Trappist, died on July 31 at 108.
Vatican News
Fr. Benedykt Chao, the world's oldest Trappist, died on July 31 at 108. He helped build a Trappist abbey in Hong Kong. His funeral is on August 14.
SourcesVatican News
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