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  1. 01
    Pope prays for Congo amid Ebola outbreak
    discussChurch & StateNew1h ago

    Ebola transmission has not yet reached its peak and could triple.

    Vatican News

    Ebola transmission has not yet reached its peak and could triple. Conflict hinders containment efforts.

    SourcesVatican News

  2. 02
    Pope Leo XIV receives Military Ordinariate for Portugal delegation
    discussVaticanNew1h ago

    Pope Leo XIV received a delegation from the Military Ordinariate for Portugal.

    3 sources4 reportsThe Holy SeeHoly See Press OfficeAgência Ecclesia

    Pope Leo XIV received a delegation from the Military Ordinariate for Portugal. The Pope addressed the delegation, extending his greetings to all members of the Armed Forces and Security Forces in Portugal. He remembered the two young soldiers who lost their lives while assisting others.

    SourcesThe Holy SeeHoly See Press OfficeAgência Ecclesia

  3. 03
    A project to establish a university dedicated to Slovakia’s first ambassador to the Holy See takes shape
    discussVatican16h ago
    Agenzia Fides

    SourcesAgenzia Fides

  4. 04
    Pope Leo XIV visits San Marino
    discussBishops1d ago

    Pope Leo XIV visited San Marino on August 22.

    18 sources31 reportsVatican News

    Pope Leo XIV visited San Marino on August 22. He met with civil authorities and the local church community, emphasizing the importance of human dignity, freedom of conscience, and Christian education. The Pope encouraged the church to care for the most vulnerable and to promote peace and solidarity.

    SourcesVatican News

  5. 05
    Pope Leo XIV receives Federação Marsodeto
    discussVaticanNew1h ago

    Pope Leo XIV received members of Federação Marsodeto, which celebrates 45 years of work with people with intellectual disabilities and cerebral palsy.

    2 sourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Fortaleza

    Pope Leo XIV received members of Federação Marsodeto, which celebrates 45 years of work with people with intellectual disabilities and cerebral palsy. The Pope highlighted values such as solidarity and full inclusion. The organization is from Toledo.

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Fortaleza

  6. 06
    Pope receives Federación Marsodeto members
    discussVaticanNew1h ago

    Pope Leone XIV received members of the Federación Marsodeto in the Vatican.

    3 sourcesThe Holy SeeHoly See Press OfficeInfoVaticana

    Pope Leone XIV received members of the Federación Marsodeto in the Vatican. The organization is dedicated to people with intellectual disabilities and cerebral palsy. The Pope praised their work and commitment to solidarity and human dignity.

    SourcesThe Holy SeeHoly See Press OfficeInfoVaticana

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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 · The Southern Cross · Archdiocese of Beira
    1. Archbishop Cordileone ordains 14 priests in Nigeria
    2. Pope: Who is the Lord for Me?
    3. Bishop Januário Machaze Nhangumbe dies at 92
  2. America Global Sisters Report · Catholic Review · Vatican News
    1. When liturgy welcomes us — and when it doesn't
    2. Radio Interview: Art, faith and storytelling
    3. Holy Family celebrates 150th anniversary
  3. Asia Matters India · Vatican News · LiCAS News
    1. All India Catholic Union chooses new leadership
    2. Cardinal Ferrão urges religious to strengthen synodal life
    3. Catholics hold cross-border gathering in southern Thailand
  4. Europe Agenzia SIR · Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference
    1. Yaron Sideman condemns violence in Taybeh
    2. Pope Celestine V's Perdonanza Celestiniana opens
    3. Padre Lotti speaks on Perdonanza Celestiniana
  5. Oceania The Catholic Weekly · Catholic Outlook
    1. Pilgrims walk Sydney streets
    2. Seton Villa celebrates 60 years
    3. CEO sacked after ICAC testimony

Monday, August 24

52 stories · 7 corroborated
  1. 01
    Pope Leo XIV receives Marsodeto
    discussVaticanNew44m ago

    Pope Leo XIV received the Marsodeto Federation.

    2 sourcesVatican NewsACI Prensa

    Pope Leo XIV received the Marsodeto Federation. He highlighted the dignity and full participation of people with intellectual disabilities. The Pope emphasized solidarity, human dignity, and inclusion.

    SourcesVatican NewsACI Prensa

  2. 02
    Pope Leo XIV tells Spanish NGO to discover Christ in every person
    discussCatholic LifeNew53m ago

    Pope Leo XIV met with members of the Marsodeto Federation, a Spanish NGO that supports people with intellectual disabilities and cerebral palsy.

    2 sources3 reportsVatican NewsCanção Nova

    Pope Leo XIV met with members of the Marsodeto Federation, a Spanish NGO that supports people with intellectual disabilities and cerebral palsy. He reminded them that seeing Christ in the lives of the weakest and most vulnerable enables us to grow as a human and Christian society. The Pope received the group on an audience.

    SourcesVatican NewsCanção Nova

  3. 03
    Vatican envoy Gallagher meets Putin advisor in Russia
    discussVaticanNew1h ago

    Vatican envoy Paul Richard Gallagher will meet with high-ranking Russian officials and visit the small Catholic community in Russia.

    2 sourcesACI PrensaInfoVaticana

    Vatican envoy Paul Richard Gallagher will meet with high-ranking Russian officials and visit the small Catholic community in Russia. Gallagher's agenda includes meetings with Lavrov and a Putin advisor.

    SourcesACI PrensaInfoVaticana

  4. 04
    Pope's words at Meeting Rimini
    discussCultureNew1m ago

    The 47th Meeting Rimini is taking place in Italy until August 26.

    3 sourcesVatican NewsFamiglia CristianaAgência Ecclesia

    The 47th Meeting Rimini is taking place in Italy until August 26. The event is a "bomb of oxygen" in a world marked by extremism and difficulty of dialogue. The Pope's words were mentioned at the meeting.

    SourcesVatican NewsFamiglia CristianaAgência Ecclesia

  5. 05
    Archbishop Gallagher begins visit to Russia
    discussVaticanNew1m ago
    5 sources12 reportsVatican News

    SourcesVatican News

  6. 06
    With haircuts and health care, Catholic nun ministers to Santa Barbara's poor
    discussCatholic LifeNew5h ago
    2 sourcesNational Catholic ReporterGlobal Sisters Report

    SourcesNational Catholic ReporterGlobal Sisters Report

  7. 07
    Don Savino D’Amelio and Monsignor Vito Piccinonna mark 10 years since Amatrice earthquake
    discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago

    Don Savino D’Amelio and Monsignor Vito Piccinonna reflect on the 10-year anniversary of the Amatrice earthquake.

    2 sourcesAgenzia SIRFamiglia Cristiana

    Don Savino D’Amelio and Monsignor Vito Piccinonna reflect on the 10-year anniversary of the Amatrice earthquake. The earthquake devastated Amatrice and Centro Italia. The communities are still recovering and looking to the future.

    SourcesAgenzia SIRFamiglia Cristiana

  8. 08
    When liturgy welcomes us — and when it doesn't
    discussDiocesesNew1m ago
    Global Sisters Report

    SourcesGlobal Sisters Report

  9. 09
    Radio Interview: Art, faith and storytelling
    discussDiocesesNew31m ago
    Catholic Review

    SourcesCatholic Review

  10. 10
    Yaron Sideman condemns violence in Taybeh
    discussChurch & StateNew53m ago
    Agenzia SIR

    Yaron Sideman, Israeli ambassador to the Holy Land, condemned violence in Taybeh. He invited pilgrims to visit Israel, saying it is safe. Sideman spoke at the Rimini Meeting.

    SourcesAgenzia SIR

  11. 11
    Pakistan : une œuvre missionnaire délivre des centaines de chrétiens réduits en esclavage
    discussCultureNew1h ago
    FSSPX.News

    SourcesFSSPX.News

  12. 12
    Pope Celestine V's Perdonanza Celestiniana opens
    discussLiturgyNew59m ago
    Agenzia SIR

    The Perdonanza Celestiniana has opened in L'Aquila. Thousands of pilgrims will receive the plenary indulgence. The event was instituted by Pope Celestine V in 1294.

    SourcesAgenzia SIR

  13. 13
    Padre Lotti speaks on Perdonanza Celestiniana
    discussCatholic LifeNew59m ago
    Agenzia SIR

    The event is a gesture that continues through the centuries. It is celebrated in L'Aquila.

    SourcesAgenzia SIR

  14. 14
    Holy Family celebrates 150th anniversary
    discussDiocesesNew1h ago
    Catholic Review

    Catholics began worshiping at a tavern with Jesuit priests from Woodstock Seminary. Holy Family sees renewed growth in Randallstown.

    SourcesCatholic Review

  15. 15
    Homily of Fr Tom Little for the Funeral Mass of Jeremy O’Brien
    discussDiocesesNew1h ago
    Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference

    SourcesIrish Catholic Bishops' Conference

  16. 16
    An Altarpiece of St Bartholomew
    discussCatholic LifeNew46m ago
    New Liturgical Movement

    SourcesNew Liturgical Movement

  17. 17
    Bishop Palmieri marks 10th anniversary of Italian earthquake
    discussBishopsNew1h ago

    Monsignor Gianpiero Palmieri commemorates the 10th anniversary of the Italian earthquake.

    Vatican News

    Monsignor Gianpiero Palmieri commemorates the 10th anniversary of the Italian earthquake. He highlights the struggles of the affected communities. A silent candlelight vigil was held in Arquata del Tronto.

    SourcesVatican News

  18. 18
    Caritas Internationalis posts Caritas Identity and Mission Senior Officer job
    discussReligious OrdersNew1h ago
    Caritas Internationalis

    Caritas Internationalis is hiring a Caritas Identity and Mission Senior Officer. The job is based at the CI General Secretariat in Palazzo San Callisto. The officer will coordinate activities and initiatives for the Confederation's Regions and Members.

    SourcesCaritas Internationalis

  19. 19
    Caritas Internationalis posts Youth Mobilisation Officer job
    discussReligious OrdersNew2h ago
    Caritas Internationalis

    Caritas Internationalis is hiring a Youth Mobilisation, Empowerment and Inclusion Officer. The job is a 2-year fixed term contract. The officer will work at the CI General Secretariat.

    SourcesCaritas Internationalis

  20. 20
    Pope receives credentials from Nigeria ambassador
    discussVaticanNew1h ago
    2 reportsHoly See Press Office

    SourcesHoly See Press Office

  21. 21
    Caritas Internationalis develops security policy
    discussReligious OrdersNew2h ago
    Caritas Internationalis

    Caritas Internationalis is developing a security policy and protocols. The organization is seeking a consultant to help with the development. The policy will provide guidance on security matters for the organization's 162 national member organizations.

    SourcesCaritas Internationalis

  22. 22
    Bishop Nowakowsi issues message of hope on 35th anniversary of Ukrainian independence
    discussBishopsNew2h ago
    Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales

    SourcesCatholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales

  23. 23
    Conferencia Episcopal Española publishes Nomenclátor 2026
    discussBishopsNew2h ago
    Conferencia Episcopal Española

    The Conferencia Episcopal Española has published a new edition of the Nomenclátor 2026. The guide contains information on the names of officials and addresses related to the Holy See and the Apostolic Nunciature.

    SourcesConferencia Episcopal Española

  24. 24
    Pope to Portuguese military: Be strong in the Lord and protect citizens
    discussVaticanNew2h ago
    2 reportsVatican News

    SourcesVatican News

  25. 25
    ‘Winnie-the-Pooh’ 100 Years Later: Virtues in the 100-Acre Wood
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    National Catholic Register

    SourcesNational Catholic Register

  26. 26
    Dom Paulo Mendes Peixoto writes about seductions of today
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    CNBBPerspective

    Dom Paulo Mendes Peixoto, Archbishop of Uberaba, writes about seductions of today. He reflects on how appearances can influence attitudes.

    SourcesCNBB

  27. 27
    Construction in August 2026
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    Servita

    SourcesServita

  28. 28
    So You’ve Converted—What Now?
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    Word on Fire

    SourcesWord on Fire

  29. 29
    What young Catholics say draws their peers to the Church and gives them a reason to stay
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    The Catholic Sun

    SourcesThe Catholic Sun

  30. 30
    The Vatican’s medieval garden is now fully organic
    discussVaticanNew2h ago
    Aleteia

    SourcesAleteia

  31. 31
    Sharpening spiritual senses critical to keeping temptation, selfishness at bay
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    Catholic Star Herald

    SourcesCatholic Star Herald

  32. 32
    Why the Church should promote religious tourism: An expert explains
    discussCultureNew3h ago
    Catholic News Agency

    SourcesCatholic News Agency

  33. 33
    From fire to data centers: What technology does to us
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    Aleteia

    SourcesAleteia

  34. 34
    Card. Zuppi celebrates Mass for 10th anniversary of earthquake
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    Chiesa Cattolica Italiana

    Card. Zuppi celebrates Mass for 10th anniversary of earthquake in Arquata del Tronto. He says that rebirth comes from people, relationships and shared hope.

    SourcesChiesa Cattolica Italiana

  35. 35
    The striking connection between two future US saints
    discussBishopsNew3h ago
    Aleteia

    SourcesAleteia

  36. 36
    Music for the Mystical Doctor
    discussCultureNew2h ago
    OnePeterFive

    SourcesOnePeterFive

  37. 37
    Late Have I Loved Thee: Returning Home to Rome with St. Augustine
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    Church Life Journal

    SourcesChurch Life Journal

  38. 38
    The French Catholic answer to a teething baby
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    Aleteia

    SourcesAleteia

  39. 39
    Hope lights up the hills
    discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
    Jesuits Global

    SourcesJesuits Global

  40. 40
    When faith leaves a trace on the wall: Malta’s ex-votos
    discussCultureNew3h ago
    Aleteia

    SourcesAleteia

  41. 41
    The good reason some Catholic art is so hideous
    discussCultureNew3h ago
    Aleteia

    SourcesAleteia

  42. 42
    Franz Xaver Brandmayr leitet Österreichische Hospiz in Jerusalem
    discussReligious OrdersNew4h ago

    Franz Xaver Brandmayr leitet das Österreichische Hospiz in Jerusalem.

    Vatican News

    Franz Xaver Brandmayr leitet das Österreichische Hospiz in Jerusalem. Er war zuvor Pfarrer der deutschsprachigen Gemeinde Santa Maria dell’Anima in Rom.

    SourcesVatican News

  43. 43
    Prayer for Heavy Hearts
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    Franciscan Media

    SourcesFranciscan Media

  44. 44
    St. Bartholomew: From despair to discipleship and a heavenly destiny
    discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
    Catholic World Report

    SourcesCatholic World Report

  45. 45
    Archbishop Cordileone ordains 14 priests in Nigeria
    discussBishopsNew4h ago
    ACI Africa

    Archbishop Salvatore Joseph Cordileone of the Catholic Archdiocese of San Francisco has urged 14 newly ordained priests in Nigeria to model their ministry on Christ's sacrificial love. He encouraged them to trust in God's grace and allow themselves to become instruments through whom God transforms his people. The ordination took place at the Sesugh Maria Pilgrimage Centre in Makurdi.

    SourcesACI Africa

  46. 46
    The Cathedral as Heaven
    discussBishopsNew4h ago
    First Things

    SourcesFirst Things

  47. 47
    The Democratic blue wave is getting taller
    discussCatholic LifeNew5h ago
    National Catholic Reporter

    SourcesNational Catholic Reporter

  48. 48
    Annual diocesan celebration marks couples’ marriage milestones
    discussDiocesesNew5h ago
    The Texas Catholic

    SourcesThe Texas Catholic

  49. 49
    LCWR celebra 70 años con un llamado a la unidad y la escucha sinodal
    discussCatholic LifeNew5h ago
    Global Sisters Report

    SourcesGlobal Sisters Report

  50. 50
    Monday Starter: Nuns spend summer on the pitcher's mound
    discussCatholic LifeNew5h ago
    Global Sisters Report

    SourcesGlobal Sisters Report

  51. 51
    Join the 2026-27 panel for The Life
    discussCatholic LifeNew5h ago
    Global Sisters Report

    SourcesGlobal Sisters Report

  52. 52
    All India Catholic Union chooses new leadership
    discussCatholic LifeNew5h ago
    Matters India

    The All India Catholic Union has chosen a new leadership team. The organization seeks to expand its grassroots presence and strengthen youth. The new leadership will guide the organization for the next two years.

    SourcesMatters India

Sunday, August 23

4 stories · none yet corroborated
  1. 01
    Pilgrims walk Sydney streets
    discussCatholic Life6h ago
    The Catholic Weekly

    Pilgrims walked through Sydney's inner west streets. The Camino of St Joseph finished at St Mary's Cathedral. The pilgrimage started at St Patrick's Church Hill.

    SourcesThe Catholic Weekly

  2. 02
    Církev.cz lists live broadcasts of masses from August 24 to 30, 2026
    discussLiturgy6h ago
    Církev.cz

    The masses will be broadcast on Televizi Noe and Radio Proglas.

    SourcesCírkev.cz

  3. 03
    Chains Cannot Bind the Soul
    discussLiturgy8h ago
    2 reportsSuore Missionarie di S. Colombano

    SourcesSuore Missionarie di S. Colombano

  4. 04
    Seton Villa celebrates 60 years
    discussCatholic Life7h ago
    The Catholic Weekly

    Seton Villa is celebrating 60 years of supporting people with intellectual disability. The organization helps them live with dignity, independence and choice.

    SourcesThe Catholic Weekly

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