Saturday, August 8, 2026 · Ordinary Time, Week 18 · Green · updated 1m · Español · Italiano
Pope Leo XIV will visit the Shrine of Our Lady of Good Counsel in Genazzano on September 7.
Pope Leo XIV will visit the Shrine of Our Lady of Good Counsel in Genazzano on September 7. He will preside over Mass on the eve of the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. A painting of him praying before the image of the Virgin will be unveiled.
SourcesVatican News
Archbishop Fortunatus Nwachukwu, Secretary of the Dicastery for Evangelization, emphasized the importance of Christian communicators being disciples before becoming protagonists.
Archbishop Fortunatus Nwachukwu, Secretary of the Dicastery for Evangelization, emphasized the importance of Christian communicators being disciples before becoming protagonists. He stressed the need for human and spiritual formation before creating a digital platform in the service of the Gospel. This was stated during the SIGNIS World Congress and Assembly of Delegates 2026 in Kigali, Rwanda.
Sister Inês Paulo Albino spoke to children at the National Congress of the Pontifical Society of Missionary Childhood.
Sister Inês Paulo Albino spoke to children at the National Congress of the Pontifical Society of Missionary Childhood. She emphasized unity and service. The event marked the Society's 25th anniversary.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
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.
Pope Leo XIV marks 900th anniversary of Saint Agatha's relics return to Catania.
Pope Leo XIV marks 900th anniversary of Saint Agatha's relics return to Catania. He writes to Cardinal Parolin, appointed legate for celebrations. Saint Agatha's martyrdom is a witness to faith and love.
SourcesVatican News
Journalist Theresa Laurence wrote a book about Sr.
Journalist Theresa Laurence wrote a book about Sr. Sandra Smithson, a Black Catholic nun. The book covers her life and battles against racism and educational neglect in Nashville. Sr. Smithson worked in Tennessee for over four decades.
Pope Leo XIV will meet with abuse survivors during his September visit to France.
Pope Leo XIV will meet with abuse survivors during his September visit to France. The meeting will be private and survivors will participate in its preparation. He will visit Paris, Lourdes, and Metz.
The Vatican has introduced a new collection of euro coins featuring Pope Leo XIV's image, marking a change from the previous design.
The Vatican has introduced a new collection of euro coins featuring Pope Leo XIV's image, marking a change from the previous design. This is the first time since 2014 that the Pope's image has been featured on Vatican euro coins. The new design is a departure from the previous choice.
SourcesDiocese of KontumLa Croix
Pope Leo XIV will visit UNESCO in Paris.
Pope Leo XIV will visit UNESCO in Paris. This is the first papal visit since 1980. UNESCO highlights agreements with the Catholic Church.
SourcesVatican News
Pope Leo XIV will visit Genazzano on September 7, 2026.
Pope Leo XIV will visit Genazzano on September 7, 2026. He will lead a worship service at the Basilica Santuario della Madre del Buon Consiglio. This is his second visit to the Augustinian shrine.
SourcesVatican News
SECAM gathered over 100 Catholic education professionals in Addis Abeba, Ethiopia.
SECAM gathered over 100 Catholic education professionals in Addis Abeba, Ethiopia. The conference aims to define a common vision for the future of Catholic education in Africa. It took place from August 6 to 8.
SourcesVatican News
Pope Leonas XIV will visit Genazzano on September 7.
Pope Leonas XIV will visit Genazzano on September 7. The town is located near Prenestinų mountains, 50 km southeast of Rome.
SourcesVatican News
Pope Leone XIV will preside a Mass at the Santuario della Madre del Buon Consiglio in Genazzano.
Pope Leone XIV will preside a Mass at the Santuario della Madre del Buon Consiglio in Genazzano. A painting of him will be inaugurated. The event occurs on the eve of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
SourcesVatican News
Pope Leo XIV appointed Fr. Kevin Otieno Mwandha as a Consultor for the Vatican's Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life. Fr. Mwandha expressed humility and desire to serve with discernment and courage. He will offer advice on matters affecting religious orders.
SourcesAMECEA
Catholic University of Malawi students found long distances and medicine shortages affect Lupanga Village residents. Residents face financial constraints and travel far for free healthcare. The students presented their findings after a two-week community diagnosis.
SourcesAMECEA
Archbishop Alick Banda condemned escalating political violence ahead of Zambia's 2026 General Elections. He urged leaders and citizens to safeguard peace and uphold democratic values. The Archbishop called for impartial law enforcement and rejection of violence.
SourcesAMECEA
Cardinal Reina comments on the Spin Time building seizure, affecting 400 people.
Cardinal Reina comments on the Spin Time building seizure, affecting 400 people. He says the Church will always support those suffering. Rome faces a serious problem of losing its identity.
SourcesVatican News
The Catholic Church in Mozambique bids farewell to Cardinal Dom Júlio Duarte Langa.
The Catholic Church in Mozambique bids farewell to Cardinal Dom Júlio Duarte Langa. A Mass was held in Maputo. The Apostolic Nuncio highlighted the cardinal's legacy of faith, peace, and reconciliation.
SourcesVatican News
Italy dedicates a day to remember citizens who died working abroad, recalling the 1956 Marcinelle mining tragedy. The tragedy occurred in Belgium's Bois du Cazier mine. Italy marks this event annually on August 8.
SourcesAgenzia SIR
Toni Ricciardi releases a book on Italian emigration. The book is titled 'Una Repubblica fondata sull’emigrazione. Marcinelle: storia e simbolo'. It marks the 70th anniversary of the Bois du Cazier tragedy and the 80th anniversary of the Italian Republic.
SourcesAgenzia SIR
Patrick Körbs reflects on seeking silence to find peace.
Patrick Körbs reflects on seeking silence to find peace. He suggests putting away distractions to make room for God. Körbs invites readers to try silence.
SourcesVatican News
The Catholic Legal Immigration Network criticized an executive order targeting birthright citizenship.
The Catholic Legal Immigration Network criticized an executive order targeting birthright citizenship. The US Catholic bishops are reviewing and monitoring the order. CLINIC opposes the move.
SourcesNational Catholic RegisterCatholic News AgencyACI PrensaCatholic World Report
A judge has permitted abuse survivors to pursue the inclusion of Vermont's Catholic parishes and schools in settling claims against the Diocese of Burlington.
A judge has permitted abuse survivors to pursue the inclusion of Vermont's Catholic parishes and schools in settling claims against the Diocese of Burlington. The Diocese of Burlington is facing a new chapter in its bankruptcy. Abuse survivors seek to add schools and parishes to the case.
SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun
Bishop Vincent and seminarians participate in City2Surf to inspire vocations.
Bishop Vincent and seminarians participate in City2Surf to inspire vocations. They aim to show that bishops, priests, and seminarians are ordinary men with an extraordinary call. This event promotes vocational awareness.
SourcesCatholic Outlook
Texas Children's Hospital will pay $10 million to resolve claims of performing illegal 'sex-rejecting' procedures on minors.
Texas Children's Hospital will pay $10 million to resolve claims of performing illegal 'sex-rejecting' procedures on minors. The hospital will also fund a detransition clinic for five years. The payment includes $8,576,000 to the state of Texas.
SourcesNational Catholic RegisterCatholic News AgencyCatholic World Report
Archbishop Ronald Hicks of New York celebrated his first public Mass since undergoing eye surgery in July.
Archbishop Ronald Hicks of New York celebrated his first public Mass since undergoing eye surgery in July. He returned to St. Patrick's Cathedral to celebrate Mass for the profession of vows of the Sisters of Life.
SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterACI PrensaCatholic World Report
Msgr. Stephen Rossetti, removed as Archdiocese of Washington exorcist, relaunches nonprofit deliverance ministry.
Msgr. Stephen Rossetti, removed as Archdiocese of Washington exorcist, relaunches nonprofit deliverance ministry. He remains a priest in good standing in his home Diocese of Syracuse, New York. The ministry is separate from his exorcist role.
SourcesCatholic ReviewThe Catholic SpiritDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun
Sœur Jane Wakahiu spoke at the SIGNIS congress about Catholic Sisters' contributions.
Sœur Jane Wakahiu spoke at the SIGNIS congress about Catholic Sisters' contributions. She shared her experience with Sisters worldwide.
SourcesVatican News
Antonio Cardoso appears on Vatican Radio's Brazilian program with 'A Canção e a Prece'.
Antonio Cardoso appears on Vatican Radio's Brazilian program with 'A Canção e a Prece'. He sings 'Amor de Pai'.
SourcesVatican News
Nothing on this page matches that. Every day on record →
The wire reads its registry every few minutes and still cannot see your diocese's own bulletin. Send us the link, or tell us who we should be reading, and a person will read it.
Anyone may read this page and vote on it. Confirm an email address and you may also comment under your own name, and your votes follow you from one device to the next. The full record, with the per-story source ledger, RSS, and the agent-readable interfaces, opens once we have welcomed you.
