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Thursday, August 6, 2026 · Ordinary Time, Week 18 · Green · updated 1m · Español · Italiano

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From the Holy See

Agenzia Fides · Vatican News · Diocese of Scranton · Diocese of Hallam
  1. 01
    Archbishop Ulloa preaches in Seville's Cathedral
    discussBishops3h 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

  2. 02
    Vatican remembers Bishop Ercole Lupinacci
    discussVatican6h ago

    The Vatican commemorates the 10th anniversary of Bishop Ercole Lupinacci's passing.

    Vatican News

    The Vatican commemorates the 10th anniversary of Bishop Ercole Lupinacci's passing. He served the Church with wisdom and fidelity. His life was a testament to faith and dedication.

    SourcesVatican News

  3. 03
    The feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord Jesus in a world disfigured by war
    discussBishops3h ago
    Agenzia Fides

    SourcesAgenzia Fides

  4. 04
    Pope Leo XIV invites prayer for urban evangelization
    discussVatican5h ago

    Pope Leo XIV's August prayer intention is for evangelization in cities.

    2 sourcesDiocese of ScrantonVatican News

    Pope Leo XIV's August prayer intention is for evangelization in cities. He asks for prayers to accompany millions searching for meaning in urban life. The intention aims to bring the Gospel to people in cities.

    SourcesDiocese of ScrantonVatican News

  5. 05
    Nigeria Presidency responds to Cardinal Onaiyekan's criticism
    discussChurch & State9h 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

  6. 06
    UN officials: Israel disrupts Gaza life
    discussChurch & State6h ago

    Israeli military operations in Gaza disrupt civilian life, damage shelters, and increase displacement.

    2 sourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

    Israeli military operations in Gaza disrupt civilian life, damage shelters, and increase displacement. UN humanitarian officials express concern. The operations affect daily life and cause displacement.

    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 ACI Africa · Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference · Archdiocese of Pretoria
    1. New SIGNIS Africa President Invites More Partners to Support Evangelization Through Catholic Media
    2. “Rome is also ours”: Vatican Archbishop Highlights Africa’s Historic Presence at Basilica of St. Mary Major
    3. SECAM begins Africa's synodal journey to 2028
  2. America OSV News · The Catholic Sun · Catholic Review
    1. Wichita Diocese opens new seminary
    2. Catholic leaders call for prayers
    3. VBS coordinator says the summer program is a great entryway into the faith
  3. Asia Matters India · LiCAS News · CBCP News
    1. Indian nun joins Vatican consultative body on consecrated life
    2. Champion of people with intellectual disabilities
    3. Vatican, SIGNIS initiatives strengthen religious sisters’ role in communication
  4. Europe Knisja Maltija · Vida Nueva · Alfa y Omega
    1. Archdiocese of Malta holds Mass and Rosary
    2. Spanish bishops seek response for 1,000 Ceuta minors
    3. Pope Leo XIV visits Assisi
  5. Oceania Catholic Outlook · The Catholic Leader · CathNews Australia
    1. ‘Heart connects to heart’: how Sr Louise McKeogh was called to the vocation of consecrated life
    2. Students run 979km for domestic and family violence victims
    3. Bishops seek focus on social cohesion

Thursday, August 6

56 stories · 15 corroborated
  1. 01
    Wichita Diocese opens new seminary
    discussDiocesesNew 1h ago

    The Wichita Diocese is opening a new seminary, a plan announced by Bishop Carl A. Kemme.

    2 sourcesOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun

    The Wichita Diocese is opening a new seminary, a plan announced by Bishop Carl A. Kemme. The seminary has been in the making for over 20 years.

    SourcesOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun

  2. 02
    Catholic leaders call for prayers
    discussChurch & StateNew 41m ago

    Israeli strikes in Gaza cast doubt on White House peace plan.

    2 sourcesCatholic ReviewThe Catholic Sun

    Israeli strikes in Gaza cast doubt on White House peace plan. Catholic leaders call for prayers for peace. A University of Notre Dame scholar commented on the situation.

    SourcesCatholic ReviewThe Catholic Sun

  3. 03
    Bishop Garcia reflects on Voting Rights Act anniversary
    discussBishops3h ago

    Bishop Garcia says the Voting Rights Act emerged from sacrifices of individuals who worked to secure the right to vote.

    3 sourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic SunOSV News

    Bishop Garcia says the Voting Rights Act emerged from sacrifices of individuals who worked to secure the right to vote. He chairs the US bishops' Subcommittee for the Promotion of Racial Justice and Reconciliation. The act's anniversary is a time to reflect on participation in democracy.

    SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic SunOSV News

  4. 04
    Women accuse Father Marko Rupnik of abuse
    discussReligious Orders2h ago

    22 women describe alleged spiritual, psychological and sexual abuse by Father Marko Rupnik.

    3 sourcesOSV NewsThe Catholic SunAmerica

    22 women describe alleged spiritual, psychological and sexual abuse by Father Marko Rupnik. The allegations are part of the Rupnik abuse case. The women were part of the Slovenian Loyola Community.

    SourcesOSV NewsThe Catholic SunAmerica

  5. 05
    Pope Benedict XVI reflects on Jesus' Transfiguration
    discussCatholic Life3h ago

    Pope Benedict XVI said the Transfiguration prepared apostles for the cross.

    3 sourcesCatholic News AgencyCatholic Star HeraldCatholic World Report

    Pope Benedict XVI said the Transfiguration prepared apostles for the cross. The Transfiguration is a transformative moment in Jesus' life. It reflects the life of a Christian.

    SourcesCatholic News AgencyCatholic Star HeraldCatholic World Report

  6. 06
    Pope Leo XIV's face on new Vatican coins
    discussVatican2h ago

    Vatican City releases new commemorative euro coins featuring Pope Leo XIV's image.

    5 sourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterACI Prensa+2

    Vatican City releases new commemorative euro coins featuring Pope Leo XIV's image. This is the first time since 2014 that a Pope's image has been printed on the coins. The new set of coins marks a rare occasion.

    SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterACI PrensaCathNews AustraliaCatholic World Report

  7. 07
    Pope Leo XIV visits Chiclayo, Peru
    discussVatican5h ago

    The Diocese of Chiclayo prepares for Pope Leo XIV's return to Peru.

    2 sourcesCatholic News AgencyCatholic World Report

    The Diocese of Chiclayo prepares for Pope Leo XIV's return to Peru. The visit will be a moment of great significance for the people.

    SourcesCatholic News AgencyCatholic World Report

  8. 08
    Spanish Catholics process Our Lady of Africa in Ceuta
    discussCatholic Life3h ago

    Spanish Catholics held a traditional August Church festival in Ceuta.

    3 sourcesThe Catholic SunOSV NewsThe Monitor

    Spanish Catholics held a traditional August Church festival in Ceuta. The festival featured a procession and floral offering honoring Our Lady of Africa. Most migrants had been returned to Morocco prior to the event.

    SourcesThe Catholic SunOSV NewsThe Monitor

  9. 09
    Carlos Garfías Merlos, Archbishop Emeritus of Morelia, dies
    discussBishopsNew 1h ago

    Carlos Garfías Merlos, Archbishop Emeritus of Morelia, has died at 75.

    2 sourcesDesde la FeVida Nueva

    Carlos Garfías Merlos, Archbishop Emeritus of Morelia, has died at 75. He promoted peace and reconciliation in Mexico. His ministry was marked by dialogue and peace-building efforts.

    SourcesDesde la FeVida Nueva

  10. 10
    Tornado hits Menasha, Wisconsin, with no fatalities
    discussCatholic Life2h ago

    An EF-3 tornado struck Menasha, Wisconsin, on July 27, causing destruction but miraculously resulting in no deaths.

    7 sourcesCatholic ReviewDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic Spirit+3

    An EF-3 tornado struck Menasha, Wisconsin, on July 27, causing destruction but miraculously resulting in no deaths. The tornado had winds of 146 mph and traveled 12.5 miles. Catholics in the area have reported an outpouring of grace and compassion following the disaster.

    SourcesCatholic ReviewDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic SpiritThe Catholic SunOSV NewsNational Catholic Reporter

  11. 11
    OAS Council considers emergency session over Nicaragua
    discussChurch & State4h ago

    The OAS Council may invoke a high-level diplomatic tool to address the crackdown in Nicaragua.

    3 sourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report

    The OAS Council may invoke a high-level diplomatic tool to address the crackdown in Nicaragua. The move would be a response to the situation in the country. The OAS is a 35-nation consortium.

    SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report

  12. 12
    Spanish bishops seek response for 1,000 Ceuta minors
    discussBishops5h ago

    The Spanish Episcopal Conference demands an urgent response for over 1,000 migrant minors in Ceuta.

    2 sourcesVida NuevaAlfa y Omega

    The Spanish Episcopal Conference demands an urgent response for over 1,000 migrant minors in Ceuta. Fernando Redondo Pavón, director of the conference's migration department, issued the statement. The minors remain in Ceuta after a recent humanitarian crisis.

    SourcesVida NuevaAlfa y Omega

  13. 13
    Pope Leo XIV appoints Eusebio Ramos as Archbishop
    discussVatican5h ago

    Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of Archbishop Roberto Octavio González Nieves and appointed Bishop Eusebio Ramos Morales as his successor.

    6 sourcesACI PrensaCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register+3

    Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of Archbishop Roberto Octavio González Nieves and appointed Bishop Eusebio Ramos Morales as his successor. Ramos will lead the Archdiocese of San Juan de Puerto Rico. The appointment was announced by the Holy See.

    SourcesACI PrensaCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterVida NuevaReligión DigitalCatholic World Report

  14. 14
    Pope Leo XIV issues new Vatican constitution
    discussVatican4h ago

    Pope Leo XIV's new Fundamental Law removes language linking papal sovereignty to the Petrine office.

    3 sourcesCatholic News AgencyACI DigitalCatholic World Report

    Pope Leo XIV's new Fundamental Law removes language linking papal sovereignty to the Petrine office. Laypeople can now lead the city-state's governing commission. The law corrects an anomaly introduced by Pope Francis.

    SourcesCatholic News AgencyACI DigitalCatholic World Report

  15. 15
    Barb Rezak leads Catholic schools
    discussEducation7h ago

    Barb Rezak is the new Diocesan Director of Schools.

    2 sourcesDiocese of Sioux FallsDiocese of Youngstown

    Barb Rezak is the new Diocesan Director of Schools. She has a background in education and a deep love for St. Benedict. Rezak shares her faith story and goals as director.

    SourcesDiocese of Sioux FallsDiocese of Youngstown

  16. 16
    Archdiocese of Malta holds Mass and Rosary
    discussDiocesesNew 40m ago
    Knisja Maltija

    The Archdiocese of Malta will hold a Mass and Rosary on 7th August 2026 at 9:30am. The event will include prayer for Spiritual Communion.

    SourcesKnisja Maltija

  17. 17
    VBS coordinator says the summer program is a great entryway into the faith
    discussDiocesesNew 51m ago
    The Catholic Spirit

    SourcesThe Catholic Spirit

  18. 18
    ‘Heart connects to heart’: how Sr Louise McKeogh was called to the vocation of consecrated life
    discussDiocesesNew 45m ago
    Catholic Outlook

    SourcesCatholic Outlook

  19. 19
    Federal court hears arguments on Oklahoma’s ban for religious charter schools
    discussEducationNew 1h ago
    Catholic News Agency

    SourcesCatholic News Agency

  20. 20
    In Puerto Rico, Archbishop Gonz?lez of San Juan retires, bishop of Caguas named his successor
    discussVaticanNew 1h ago
    The Catholic Sun

    SourcesThe Catholic Sun

  21. 21
    Students run 979km for domestic and family violence victims
    discussEducationNew 1h ago
    The Catholic Leader

    SourcesThe Catholic Leader

  22. 22
    CatholicVote’s trademark fight raises troubling questions
    discussCatholic LifeNew 1h ago
    Religion News Service

    SourcesReligion News Service

  23. 23
    Bishops seek focus on social cohesion
    discussCatholic LifeNew 1h ago
    CathNews Australia

    SourcesCathNews Australia

  24. 24
    Faith groups call for exemption from planned tax on charity donations
    discussCatholic LifeNew 1h ago
    CathNews Australia

    SourcesCathNews Australia

  25. 25
    Family learns hospice bed opened as father faced scheduled assisted suicide
    discussLife & FamilyNew 1h ago
    Catholic News Agency

    SourcesCatholic News Agency

  26. 26
    Australia’s ambassador says Holy See ‘the original influencers’
    discussVaticanNew 1h ago
    CathNews Australia

    SourcesCathNews Australia

  27. 27
    Apostolic administrator appointed for Rabat during cardinal’s investigation
    discussBishopsNew 1h ago
    The Pillar

    SourcesThe Pillar

  28. 28
    Ross Douthat and the case for the Catholic lay intellectual
    discussCatholic LifeNew 1h ago
    America

    SourcesAmerica

  29. 29
    Bunbury Diocese general assembly plans for the future
    discussDioceses2h ago
    CathNews Australia

    SourcesCathNews Australia

  30. 30
    The Ohio art teacher leading the Catholic response to the Haitian immigrant crisis
    discussCultureNew 1h ago
    America

    SourcesAmerica

  31. 31
    The lesson of the Ceuta migrant crisis isn’t about liberal border policy.
    discussDiocesesNew 1h ago
    America

    SourcesAmerica

  32. 32
    Human Rights Commission calls for pause on NDIS reforms
    discussChurch & State2h ago
    CathNews Australia

    SourcesCathNews Australia

  33. 33
    Reviewer praises Polish short story collection
    discussCultureNew 1h ago
    The Catholic SpiritPerspective

    A reviewer discusses Wojciech Chmielewski's short story collection, noting its unique perspective. The collection, 'White Week and Other Stories', is a translation from Polish. It embodies a Church that is both ancient and new.

    SourcesThe Catholic Spirit

  34. 34
    French government shuts down Paris-area mosque over alleged support for terrorism
    discussChurch & State2h ago
    Catholic News Agency

    SourcesCatholic News Agency

  35. 35
    Archbishops call on UK to tackle global debt
    discussLife & Family2h ago
    CathNews Australia

    SourcesCathNews Australia

  36. 36
    The Catholic Spirit publishes reflection on living in alignment with God's will
    discussCatholic LifeNew 1h ago
    The Catholic SpiritPerspective

    The Catholic Spirit reflects on living in alignment with God's will. It discusses the difficulty of aligning one's life with God's will. The article encourages readers to pray and ask God what he wants from them.

    SourcesThe Catholic Spirit

  37. 37
    Insight into the formative years of America’s first hero
    discussChurch & State2h ago
    CathNews Australia

    SourcesCathNews Australia

  38. 38
    Commentator questions point of potential
    discussLife & FamilyNew 1h ago
    The Catholic SpiritPerspective

    A commentator expressed disinterest in having children. The comment was made during an online discussion about birth rates. The discussion was hosted online.

    SourcesThe Catholic Spirit

  39. 39
    Florida bishops urge senators to back bill extending Haitian temporary protected status to 2029
    discussCatholic Life3h ago
    Catholic News Agency

    SourcesCatholic News Agency

  40. 40
    ‘We will come to you,’ Texas archbishop tells migrants in new pastoral letter
    discussBishops3h ago
    The Monitor

    SourcesThe Monitor

  41. 41
    George Weigel writes on Speyer diocese
    discussDiocesesNew 1h ago
    The Catholic WeeklyPerspective

    George Weigel writes about the Speyer diocese. The diocese was erected in the 4th century. A local Catholic bishop was first mentioned in 346.

    SourcesThe Catholic Weekly

  42. 42
    Church prays, recalls pain and compassion after Texas flood tragedy 1 year ago
    discussBishops3h ago
    The Monitor

    SourcesThe Monitor

  43. 43
    Sister Agnieszka Jarkowska leads meeting on obedience
    discussReligious Orders3h ago
    Suore Missionarie di Cristo Re per gli Emigrati Polacchi

    Sister Agnieszka Jarkowska spoke on obedience and power in religious life. The meeting was held in Morasko on August 5-6, 2026.

    SourcesSuore Missionarie di Cristo Re per gli Emigrati Polacchi

  44. 44
    Three Sisters of Life Profess Perpetual Vows at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Joyful Celebration
    discussBishops3h ago
    Catholic New York

    SourcesCatholic New York

  45. 45
    Scout Koernig wins triple gold
    discussEducation3h ago
    The Catholic Weekly

    Year 7 student Scout Koernig won Sydney Catholic Schools, NSWCCC and NSW All Schools cross country titles. She now aims for national championships.

    SourcesThe Catholic Weekly

  46. 46
    Bishop Valdivia: Ceuta represents ‘historic mission’ for Spain
    discussBishops3h ago
    Catholic News Agency

    SourcesCatholic News Agency

  47. 47
    Haiti Church resists gangs
    discussChurch & State4h ago
    Aid to the Church in Need

    The Church in Haiti remains a source of hope amidst crisis and gang violence. Legislative and presidential elections have been postponed. The country is experiencing an unprecedented crisis.

    SourcesAid to the Church in Need

  48. 48
    Archdiocese of Baltimore suspends Deacon Goedeke
    discussDioceses4h ago
    Catholic Review

    Deacon Kenneth Goedeke was arrested on charges of soliciting a minor. The Archdiocese of Baltimore suspended his ministerial faculties. He is also suspended from employment.

    SourcesCatholic Review

  49. 49
    Spoleto: A Must-See Town Loved by St. Francis of Assisi — A Treasure Trove of History
    discussCatholic Life4h ago
    National Catholic Register

    SourcesNational Catholic Register

  50. 50
    New York Catholic church suffers fourth vandalism attack in 2 years with destruction of Mary statue
    discussDioceses4h ago
    Catholic News Agency

    SourcesCatholic News Agency

  51. 51
    Fr Flader discusses early Christian prayer times
    discussLiturgy2h ago
    The Catholic WeeklyPerspective

    Fr Flader answers questions about early Christian prayer times. He discusses the influence of Jewish prayer practices on the early church. The Q&A explores the development of prayer in the early Christian community.

    SourcesThe Catholic Weekly

  52. 52
    Mladifest 2026: Tens of Thousands of Young Pilgrims Gather in Medjugorje
    discussCatholic Life5h ago
    Rome Reports

    SourcesRome Reports

  53. 53
    Handmaids of Sacred Heart celebrate 100 years
    discussReligious Orders5h ago
    CatholicPhilly

    The Handmaids of the Sacred Heart marked 100 years with a Mass in Philadelphia. They operate Ancillae-Assumpta Academy and St. Raphaela Center.

    SourcesCatholicPhilly

  54. 54
    Indian nun joins Vatican consultative body on consecrated life
    discussVatican5h ago
    Matters India

    SourcesMatters India

  55. 55
    Jesuit, Zen Master and Hiroshima bomb survivor: The legacy of Hugo Enomiya-Lassalle
    discussDioceses4h ago
    America

    SourcesAmerica

  56. 56
    A faith that moves everyday mountains
    discussCatholic Life5h ago
    America

    SourcesAmerica

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