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Friday, August 7, 2026 · Ordinary Time, Week 18 · Green · updated 1m · Español · Italiano

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Vatican News · Agenzia Fides · Vatican Observatory
  1. 01
    UNICEF: 300 children killed in 300 days in Gaza
    discussLife & FamilyNew 37m ago

    UNICEF reports 300 children killed in Gaza in 300 days.

    Vatican News

    UNICEF reports 300 children killed in Gaza in 300 days. Many people live among destroyed buildings and rubble. UNICEF denounces the situation.

    SourcesVatican News

  2. 02
    Sister Inês Paulo Albino addresses 2,400 children at National Congress
    discussCatholic LifeNew 1h ago

    Sister Inês Paulo Albino spoke to children at the National Congress of the Pontifical Society of Missionary Childhood.

    Agenzia Fides

    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

  3. 03
    The International Year of Asteroid Awareness and Planetary Defense 2029
    discussCatholic Life20h ago
    Vatican Observatory

    SourcesVatican Observatory

  4. 04
    Catholic universities offer art to address problems
    discussEducationNew 1h ago
    Vatican News

    SourcesVatican News

  5. 05
    Caritas continues distributing humanitarian aid: “We cannot reach everyone, but we want to remain close to those most in need”
    discussBishopsNew 1h ago
    Agenzia Fides

    SourcesAgenzia Fides

  6. 06
    Bishop Ludovick Joseph Minde marks 25 years of episcopacy
    discussBishopsNew 1h ago

    Bishop Ludovick Joseph Minde celebrates 25 years as bishop and 40 years as priest.

    Vatican News

    Bishop Ludovick Joseph Minde celebrates 25 years as bishop and 40 years as priest. He is praised for his service and dedication. Bishop Wolfgang Pisa commends his example.

    SourcesVatican News

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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 SECAM · Vatican News · The Southern Cross
    1. SECAM holds Catholic Education conference
    2. SIGNIS: Placing Africa at the heart of global Catholic communication
    3. Dr. Ruffini urges Catholic communicators to prioritize humanity
  2. America America · The Catholic Sun · Catholic Herald
    1. Review: Michael Mewshaw’s latest novel dwells in darkness—but offers a way out.
    2. Franciscans in Peru martyred 35 years ago: They stayed when people needed them most
    3. The Gift of Poverty
  3. Asia Eparchy of Adiabene · Archeparchy of Arbil, Erbil · LiCAS News
    1. Fr. Qais Mumtaz speaks at Vocation Camp
    2. Chaldean Archdiocese Of Erbil hosts Vocation Camp
    3. Fr. San invites to Vocation Camp
  4. Europe Vatican News · Diocese of Hallam · CBCP News
    1. Vatican elevates Calapan to diocese
    2. Church aids Dalits in Khulna Diocese
    3. Pope meets thousands of youth in Assisi
  5. Oceania The Catholic Leader · Archdiocese of Mount Hagen · Archdiocese of Port Moresby
    1. Building a ‘civilisation of love’ – Australian bishops call out wounds of polarisation in social justice statement
    2. Two Salesians Ordained Priests on the Feast of the Transfiguration: An African and a Papua New Guinean – A Sign of the New Missionary Face of the Church
    3. Reaching for the stars – a South Australian story

Friday, August 7

55 stories · 21 corroborated
  1. 01
    Fr. Qais Mumtaz speaks at Vocation Camp
    discussReligious Orders5h ago

    Fr. Qais Mumtaz, Director of the Patriarchal Seminary in Ankawa, will speak about vocation.

    2 sourcesEparchy of AdiabeneArcheparchy of Arbil, Erbil

    Fr. Qais Mumtaz, Director of the Patriarchal Seminary in Ankawa, will speak about vocation. The event is part of the Vocation Camp. Fr. Mumtaz is from the Chaldean Archdiocese Of Erbil.

    SourcesEparchy of AdiabeneArcheparchy of Arbil, Erbil

  2. 02
    Vatican elevates Calapan to diocese
    discussDiocesesNew 1h ago

    The Diocese of Calapan has been formally established.

    4 sourcesVatican NewsDiocese of HallamCBCP News+1

    The Diocese of Calapan has been formally established. Bishop Moises Cuevas is installed as its first bishop. The diocese transitions from missionary care to a local Church.

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of HallamCBCP NewsTK KBS

  3. 03
    Pope Leo XIV visits Uruguay, Argentina, Peru
    discussVaticanNew 37m ago

    Pope Leo XIV will visit Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru from November 6 to 17.

    3 sourcesDiocese of São José dos CamposArchdiocese of Naxos, Andros, Tinos, MykonosVatican News

    Pope Leo XIV will visit Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru from November 6 to 17. The Pope has a past connection to Peru. Cardinal Vicente Bokalic looks forward to the visit.

    SourcesDiocese of São José dos CamposArchdiocese of Naxos, Andros, Tinos, MykonosVatican News

  4. 04
    Church aids Dalits in Khulna Diocese
    discussDioceses4h ago

    The Church in the Diocese of Khulna combines evangelisation, education and social support to help Dalits.

    2 sourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

    The Church in the Diocese of Khulna combines evangelisation, education and social support to help Dalits. The Diocese of Khulna has many Catholics from Dalit backgrounds. The Church aims to help them reclaim dignity and build a better future.

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

  5. 05
    Chicago Archdiocese creates memorial for suicide victims
    discussDioceses3h ago

    The Chicago Archdiocese has created a memorial garden for those lost to suicide.

    3 sourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic SunOSV News

    The Chicago Archdiocese has created a memorial garden for those lost to suicide. It is the first of its kind in US Catholic dioceses. The garden is a place to pray and feel God's love and peace.

    SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic SunOSV News

  6. 06
    Pope Leo XIV visits Paris, Lourdes, Metz
    discussVatican3h ago

    Pope Leo XIV will visit France from September 25 to 28, 2026.

    3 sourcesVatican NewsCanção NovaDOMRADIO.DE

    Pope Leo XIV will visit France from September 25 to 28, 2026. He will stop in Paris, Lourdes, and Metz. The Pope will also visit the UNESCO headquarters.

    SourcesVatican NewsCanção NovaDOMRADIO.DE

  7. 07
    Pope meets thousands of youth in Assisi
    discussVatican2h ago

    Pope Leo meets thousands of young people in Assisi.

    2 sourcesVatican NewsArchdiocese of Naxos, Andros, Tinos, Mykonos

    Pope Leo meets thousands of young people in Assisi. The event focuses on building a culture of love. The Pope's meeting is part of a larger effort to promote spirituality and community.

    SourcesVatican NewsArchdiocese of Naxos, Andros, Tinos, Mykonos

  8. 08
    Pope Leo XIV meets clergy abuse survivors in France
    discussVaticanNew 58m ago

    Pope Leo XIV will meet with survivors of clergy abuse during a four-day trip to France.

    8 sourcesLa CroixAleteiaReligión Digital+3

    Pope Leo XIV will meet with survivors of clergy abuse during a four-day trip to France. The trip includes a visit to UNESCO headquarters and a meeting with French bishops in Lourdes. An interreligious meeting is also scheduled in Metz.

    SourcesLa CroixAleteiaReligión DigitalAlfa y OmegaVida NuevaNational Catholic Reporter

  9. 09
    Pope Leo XIV visits France
    discussVaticanNew 27m ago

    Pope Leo XIV's apostolic journey to France will take place from September 25 to 28.

    5 sourcesVatican News

    Pope Leo XIV's apostolic journey to France will take place from September 25 to 28. He will visit Paris, Lourdes, and Metz. The program includes meetings with various groups and a visit to the UNESCO headquarters.

    SourcesVatican News

  10. 10
    Pope Leo XIV visits France
    discussVatican2h ago

    Pope Leo XIV will visit France from September 25-28, 2026.

    4 sourcesVatican News

    Pope Leo XIV will visit France from September 25-28, 2026. He will visit Paris, Lourdes, and Metz. The trip's motto is 'Aby svet mal život'.

    SourcesVatican News

  11. 11
    Pope Leo XIV visits France, meets abuse victims
    discussVatican4h ago

    Pope Leo XIV's apostolic visit to France from September 25-28 includes stops in Paris, Lourdes, and Metz.

    3 sourcesVatican NewsACI StampaAgência Ecclesia

    Pope Leo XIV's apostolic visit to France from September 25-28 includes stops in Paris, Lourdes, and Metz. He will meet with victims of abuse and participate in various events, including a visit to the UNESCO headquarters and a meeting with the European community. The Pope will also celebrate Mass and lead prayers at several locations.

    SourcesVatican NewsACI StampaAgência Ecclesia

  12. 12
    Pope Leo XIV schedules France trip
    discussVaticanNew 1h ago

    The Vatican released the schedule for Pope Leo XIV's September trip to France.

    3 sourcesLa CroixCatholic News AgencyAleteia

    The Vatican released the schedule for Pope Leo XIV's September trip to France. The pontiff will meet with authorities, clergy, and victims of clerical sexual abuse, and celebrate three public Masses. Registration for celebrations in Paris, Lourdes, and Metz opens August 10.

    SourcesLa CroixCatholic News AgencyAleteia

  13. 13
    SECAM holds Catholic Education conference
    discussEducation3h ago

    The Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SCEAM) is holding its first continental conference on Catholic Education in Africa.

    2 sourcesSECAMVatican News

    The Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SCEAM) is holding its first continental conference on Catholic Education in Africa. The conference, themed 'Strengthening Catholic Education for Integral Human Development in Africa', aims to define a common vision for the future of Catholic teaching on the continent. It is taking place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from August 6 to 8, 2026.

    SourcesSECAMVatican News

  14. 14
    Vatican issues new Euro coins featuring Pope Leo XIV
    discussVaticanNew 1h ago

    The Vatican has released a new series of Euro coins marking the papacy of Pope Leo XIV.

    2 sourcesVatican NewsMagyar Kurír

    The Vatican has released a new series of Euro coins marking the papacy of Pope Leo XIV. This is the first time since 2014 that a Pope's portrait has been featured on Vatican coins. The new design was introduced by the Vatican Philatelic and Numismatic Office.

    SourcesVatican NewsMagyar Kurír

  15. 15
    Peruvian researcher says Catholic faith wasn't imposed on Incas
    discussCatholic Life4h ago

    A Peruvian researcher discusses the history of Catholicism among the Incas.

    2 sourcesNational Catholic RegisterCatholic News Agency

    A Peruvian researcher discusses the history of Catholicism among the Incas. The author of 'The Catholic Incas' claims this history is not taught. The researcher argues against the idea that the Catholic faith was imposed on the Incas.

    SourcesNational Catholic RegisterCatholic News Agency

  16. 16
    Chaldean Archdiocese Of Erbil hosts Vocation Camp
    discussReligious Orders4h ago

    The Chaldean Archdiocese Of Erbil is hosting a Vocation Camp.

    2 sourcesEparchy of AdiabeneArcheparchy of Arbil, Erbil

    The Chaldean Archdiocese Of Erbil is hosting a Vocation Camp. Fr. San is involved in the camp.

    SourcesEparchy of AdiabeneArcheparchy of Arbil, Erbil

  17. 17
    Fr. San invites to Vocation Camp
    discussReligious Orders4h ago

    Fr. San invites to Vocation Camp from August 12-14 in Ankawa.

    2 sourcesEparchy of AdiabeneArcheparchy of Arbil, Erbil

    Fr. San invites to Vocation Camp from August 12-14 in Ankawa. The camp is for those interested in their vocation.

    SourcesEparchy of AdiabeneArcheparchy of Arbil, Erbil

  18. 18
    Pope Leo XIV visits Assisi
    discussVatican2h ago

    Pope Leo XIV visited Assisi for the European Franciscan youth meeting GO!

    3 sourcesCírkev.czVatican NewsKatholiek Nieuwsblad

    Pope Leo XIV visited Assisi for the European Franciscan youth meeting GO! 2026. He met with young people and Franciscans, and celebrated Mass at the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli. The visit left a deep impression on participants and the local community.

    SourcesCírkev.czVatican NewsKatholiek Nieuwsblad

  19. 19
    Amplifying the voices of Catholic sisters in the public square
    discussDioceses5h ago
    2 sourcesDiocese of HallamVatican News

    SourcesDiocese of HallamVatican News

  20. 20
    Pope Leo XIV visits France
    discussVatican3h ago

    Pope Leo XIV will make a 4-day apostolic visit to France from September 25-28.

    2 sourcesVatican NewsRome Reports

    Pope Leo XIV will make a 4-day apostolic visit to France from September 25-28. He will visit Paris, Lourdes, and Metz. The motto of his visit is 'So that the world may have life'.

    SourcesVatican NewsRome Reports

  21. 21
    Vatican prepares for World Youth Day 2027 in Seoul
    discussVatican4h ago

    The next World Youth Day will be held in Seoul in August 2027.

    4 sourcesFocolare MovementVatican NewsDiocese of Kontum+1

    The next World Youth Day will be held in Seoul in August 2027. Preparations are underway, with the official anthem released and a campaign for creation care launched. The event is expected to draw a large crowd.

    SourcesFocolare MovementVatican NewsDiocese of KontumMagyar Kurír

  22. 22
    Review: Michael Mewshaw’s latest novel dwells in darkness—but offers a way out.
    discussCatholic LifeNew 47m ago
    America

    SourcesAmerica

  23. 23
    Franciscans in Peru martyred 35 years ago: They stayed when people needed them most
    discussReligious OrdersNew 1h ago
    The Catholic Sun

    SourcesThe Catholic Sun

  24. 24
    The Gift of Poverty
    discussCatholic LifeNew 1h ago
    Catholic Herald

    SourcesCatholic Herald

  25. 25
    A Word from Cardinal Dolan: How He Looks at Us
    discussBishopsNew 1h ago
    Catholic New York

    SourcesCatholic New York

  26. 26
    Pope mourns Cardinal Langa's death
    discussVaticanNew 1h ago

    Pope Leo XIV mourns death of Cardinal Júlio Duarte Langa, retired Bishop of Xai-Xai.

    Vatican News

    Pope Leo XIV mourns death of Cardinal Júlio Duarte Langa, retired Bishop of Xai-Xai. He was 98. Funeral on August 8.

    SourcesVatican News

  27. 27
    Learning to fly, catching up, and buying books
    discussCatholic LifeNew 1h ago
    The Pillar

    SourcesThe Pillar

  28. 28
    Vatican News marks Hiroshima bombing anniversary
    discussCultureNew 1h ago

    Vatican News recalls the Hiroshima bombing anniversary, highlighting the ongoing call for global disarmament.

    Vatican News

    Vatican News recalls the Hiroshima bombing anniversary, highlighting the ongoing call for global disarmament. The New START Treaty's expiration and increased nuclear arsenals pose obstacles to peace. Researcher Matteo Taucci stresses the value of Hibakusha testimonies.

    SourcesVatican News

  29. 29
    Mensaje del arzobispo Ronald Hicks
    discussBishopsNew 1h ago
    Catholic New York

    SourcesCatholic New York

  30. 30
    Guinean President Mamadi Doumbouya posts on X to dispel health concerns
    discussChurch & StateNew 1h ago

    Guinean President Mamadi Doumbouya posted on X to address speculation about his health.

    Agenzia Fides

    Guinean President Mamadi Doumbouya posted on X to address speculation about his health. He expressed pride in the country's progress and reaffirmed his commitment to serving the nation. The post came after his departure for a holiday in Greece and amid blocked social media access in Conakry.

    SourcesAgenzia Fides

  31. 31
    Message From Archbishop Ronald Hicks
    discussBishopsNew 1h ago
    Catholic New York

    SourcesCatholic New York

  32. 32
    Bishop Gyamfi meets Health Minister to discuss rural healthcare
    discussBishops2h ago

    Bishop Matthew Kwasi Gyamfi met with Ghana's Health Minister to discuss challenges faced by Catholic healthcare facilities in rural areas.

    Agenzia Fides

    Bishop Matthew Kwasi Gyamfi met with Ghana's Health Minister to discuss challenges faced by Catholic healthcare facilities in rural areas. The meeting focused on implementing Agenda 111, a healthcare infrastructure program. The program aims to expand access to quality healthcare in underserved districts.

    SourcesAgenzia Fides

  33. 33
    Aracne publishes Father Nello Cipriani OSA's teachings
    discussReligious Orders2h ago
    Ordine di S. AgostinoAgostiniani ScalziAgostiniani Recolletti

    Aracne publishes a volume of Father Nello Cipriani OSA's teachings on Augustinian spirituality. The volume includes two courses on conversion and conforming to Christ. The courses were held at the Basilica dei Santi Quattro Coronati in Rome.

    SourcesOrdine di S. AgostinoAgostiniani ScalziAgostiniani Recolletti

  34. 34
    Bishop Garcia reflects on Voting Rights Act anniversary
    discussBishops2h ago
    Catholic Review

    Bishop Daniel E. Garcia of Austin, Texas, issued a statement on the anniversary of the Voting Rights Act. He called for reflection on participation in democracy. The statement was released on Aug. 5.

    SourcesCatholic Review

  35. 35
    Odysseus: The man and his monsters in a world in decline
    discussCulture2h ago
    Vatican News

    SourcesVatican News

  36. 36
    19ª domenica T. O. – Anno A (9.8.2026) MJ
    discussCatholic Life2h ago
    Missionari Comboniani del Cuore di Gesù

    SourcesMissionari Comboniani del Cuore di Gesù

  37. 37
    Weltkirchenrat's Ökumene-Institut marks 80 years
    discussVatican3h ago

    The Ökumenische Institut Bossey near Geneva marks 80 years with online seminars.

    Vatican News

    The Ökumenische Institut Bossey near Geneva marks 80 years with online seminars. The seminars will discuss the institute's experiences.

    SourcesVatican News

  38. 38
    Caritas Pakistan responds to floods
    discussCatholic Life3h ago
    Caritas Internationalis

    Caritas Pakistan aids families losing homes and livelihoods due to monsoon floods. Director Amjad Gulzar appeals for help. Pakistan faces humanitarian emergency.

    SourcesCaritas Internationalis

  39. 39
    Bishop Itacir Brassiani honors 9 priests
    discussDioceses3h ago
    CNBB

    The Diocese of Santa Cruz do Sul marked the first week of August with a Eucharistic celebration to honor 9 priests who have reached 50 years of ministry. The event was held in gratitude to the priests. The diocese dedicated the week to vocations to the ordained ministry.

    SourcesCNBB

  40. 40
    How do we make babies again?
    discussCatholic Life3h ago
    The Catholic Register

    SourcesThe Catholic Register

  41. 41
    Assumption of Mary feeds spiritual hunger
    discussCatholic Life3h ago
    The Catholic Register

    SourcesThe Catholic Register

  42. 42
    Ebola kills 330 children in Congo
    discussLife & Family4h ago

    Ebola outbreak in Ituri, Congo, kills 330 children.

    Vatican News

    Ebola outbreak in Ituri, Congo, kills 330 children. Thousands of children and women lack access to vaccination and healthcare.

    SourcesVatican News

  43. 43
    August 07 2026, Angelus and Rosary
    discussCatholic Life4h ago
    Vatican News

    SourcesVatican News

  44. 44
    Beatification cause of Tanzania’s first president now at witness interrogation stage
    discussBishops4h ago
    Catholic News Agency

    SourcesCatholic News Agency

  45. 45
    Vatican opens interfaith museum in Assisi
    discussVatican4h ago

    A museum of interfaith friendship was opened in Assisi.

    Vatican News

    A museum of interfaith friendship was opened in Assisi. The museum is called Global House of Friendship and Hope. It was opened on August 6.

    SourcesVatican News

  46. 46
    Cardinal Tagle says war disfigures world
    discussVaticanNew 1h ago
    Vatican News

    SourcesVatican News

  47. 47
    Making a house into a home takes intention
    discussEducation4h ago
    Aleteia

    SourcesAleteia

  48. 48
    The quiet signs of hope left emerging from French wildfires
    discussCatholic Life4h ago
    Aleteia

    SourcesAleteia

  49. 49
    Vatican launches digital empowerment project for African women leaders
    discussVatican5h ago

    A project to empower women leaders in Africa through digital technology has been launched.

    Vatican News

    A project to empower women leaders in Africa through digital technology has been launched. The initiative involves 50 Catholic focal points in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Malawi, and Ghana. The project is rooted in human dignity, solidarity, and the call to use technology for the service of people.

    SourcesVatican News

  50. 50
    Eight dead, including teen suspect’s grandparents, in Thailand shooting
    discussEducation4h ago
    LiCAS News

    SourcesLiCAS News

  51. 51
    Pope Leon XIV visits France
    discussVatican5h ago

    Pope Leon XIV will visit Paris, Saint-Denis, Lourdes, and Metz during a 4-day apostolic visit to France.

    Vatican News

    Pope Leon XIV will visit Paris, Saint-Denis, Lourdes, and Metz during a 4-day apostolic visit to France. The Vatican Press Office has published the program of the papal trip.

    SourcesVatican News

  52. 52
    Alasdair MacIntyre on Abortion
    discussLife & Family4h ago
    Word on Fire

    SourcesWord on Fire

  53. 53
    Bakristu and Confucius followers promote dialogue
    discussCatholic Life5h ago

    Bakristu and Confucius followers held a joint seminar at Sogang Catholic University in Seoul.

    Vatican News

    Bakristu and Confucius followers held a joint seminar at Sogang Catholic University in Seoul. They discussed ways to promote mutual understanding and respect.

    SourcesVatican News

  54. 54
    Come and See: Kingston builds on 200-year legacy
    discussDioceses5h ago
    The Catholic Register

    SourcesThe Catholic Register

  55. 55
    Archbishop Walmor Oliveira de Azevedo reflects on Pope Leo XIV's Magnifica Humanitas
    discussVatican3h ago
    CNBBPerspective

    Archbishop Walmor Oliveira de Azevedo comments on Pope Leo XIV's Encyclical Magnifica Humanitas. The letter discusses the culture of power and the global political-economic crisis. It highlights the weakening of institutions meant to safeguard a common destiny.

    SourcesCNBB

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