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Vatican News · Agenzia Fides · Canção Nova
  1. 01
    Bishop Moises Cuevas installed as Diocese of Calapan's first bishop
    discussDiocesesNew 1h ago
    Vatican News

    SourcesVatican News

  2. 02
    Archbishop Ulloa preaches in Seville's Cathedral
    discussBishops17h 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

  3. 03
    Weltkirchenrat's Ökumene-Institut marks 80 years
    discussVaticanNew 1h 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

  4. 04
    Nigeria Presidency responds to Cardinal Onaiyekan's criticism
    discussChurch & State23h 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

  5. 05
    Pope Leo XIV visits Paris, Lourdes, Metz
    discussVaticanNew 1h ago

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

    2 sourcesVatican NewsCanção Nova

    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 Nova

  6. 06
    Pope Leo XIV's Message guides online missionary course
    discussVatican23h ago

    The International Secretariat of the Pontifical Missionary Union offers a Vietnamese-language online course on Pope Leo XIV's Message for World Mission Sunday.

    Agenzia Fides

    The International Secretariat of the Pontifical Missionary Union offers a Vietnamese-language online course on Pope Leo XIV's Message for World Mission Sunday. The course consists of three sessions, starting on August 8. It is intended for Vietnamese Catholics worldwide, especially those in Europe and the Americas.

    SourcesAgenzia Fides

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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 The Catholic Sun · OSV News · The Catholic Register
    1. Chicago Archdiocese creates memorial for suicide victims
    2. How do we make babies again?
    3. Assumption of Mary feeds spiritual hunger
  3. Asia Eparchy of Adiabene · Archeparchy of Arbil, Erbil · LiCAS News
    1. Chaldean Archdiocese Of Erbil hosts Vocation Camp
    2. Fr. San invites to Vocation Camp
    3. Eight dead, including teen suspect’s grandparents, in Thailand shooting
  4. Europe La Croix · Aleteia · Religión Digital
    1. León XIV meets abuse victims in France
    2. Pope Leo XIV visits France, meets abuse victims
    3. Pope Leo XIV visits France
  5. Oceania The Catholic Leader · The Southern Cross · Archdiocese of Mount Hagen
    1. Building a ‘civilisation of love’ – Australian bishops call out wounds of polarisation in social justice statement
    2. Reaching for the stars – a South Australian story
    3. 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

Friday, August 7

51 stories · 16 corroborated
  1. 01
    Chicago Archdiocese creates memorial for suicide victims
    discussDiocesesNew 57m ago

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

    2 sourcesThe Catholic SunOSV News

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

    SourcesThe Catholic SunOSV News

  2. 02
    León XIV meets abuse victims in France
    discussVaticanNew 1h ago

    León XIV will meet with victims of abuse during his visit to France from September 25 to 28.

    6 sourcesLa CroixAleteiaReligión Digital+3

    León XIV will meet with victims of abuse during his visit to France from September 25 to 28. The Vatican has released the official program for the trip, which includes a private meeting with victims. The visit will include stops in Paris, Lourdes, and Metz.

    SourcesLa CroixAleteiaReligión DigitalAlfa y OmegaVida NuevaInfoVaticana

  3. 03
    Pope Leo XIV visits France, meets abuse victims
    discussVatican2h 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

  4. 04
    Pope Leo XIV visits France
    discussVaticanNew 1h ago

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

    3 sourcesVatican News

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

    SourcesVatican News

  5. 05
    SECAM holds Catholic Education conference
    discussEducationNew 1h 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

  6. 06
    Pope Leo visits France
    discussVatican2h ago

    Pope Leo will meet with authorities, clergy, and victims of clerical abuse in France.

    2 sourcesLa CroixCatholic News Agency

    Pope Leo will meet with authorities, clergy, and victims of clerical abuse in France. He will celebrate three public masses. Registration for celebrations opens August 10.

    SourcesLa CroixCatholic News Agency

  7. 07
    Peruvian researcher says Catholic faith wasn't imposed on Incas
    discussCatholic Life2h 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

  8. 08
    Chaldean Archdiocese Of Erbil hosts Vocation Camp
    discussReligious Orders2h 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

  9. 09
    Fr. San invites to Vocation Camp
    discussReligious Orders2h 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

  10. 10
    Pope Leo XIV visits Assisi
    discussVatican3h 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 encouraged young people to become 'new saints'. The visit left a deep impression on participants and the local community.

    SourcesCírkev.czVatican NewsKatholiek Nieuwsblad

  11. 11
    Cardinal Parolin meets Mexico's National Dialogue for Peace
    discussVaticanNew 1h ago

    Cardinal Pietro Parolin visited Mexico and met with representatives of the National Dialogue for Peace.

    3 sourcesVatican NewsDiocese of HallamTK KBS

    Cardinal Pietro Parolin visited Mexico and met with representatives of the National Dialogue for Peace. He emphasized that peace begins with empathy for the suffering of others and requires daily commitment. The initiative gives hope to communities affected by violence and has the support of the Apostolic See.

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of HallamTK KBS

  12. 12
    Amplifying the voices of Catholic sisters in the public square
    discussDioceses3h ago
    2 sourcesDiocese of HallamVatican News

    SourcesDiocese of HallamVatican News

  13. 13
    Pope Leo XIV visits France
    discussVaticanNew 1h 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

  14. 14
    Vatican prepares for World Youth Day 2027 in Seoul
    discussVatican2h 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

  15. 15
    Fr. Antoine speaks about vocation
    discussReligious Orders2h ago

    Fr. Antoine, Assistant Director of the Patriarchal Seminary, discusses vocation.

    2 sourcesEparchy of AdiabeneArcheparchy of Arbil, ErbilPerspective

    Fr. Antoine, Assistant Director of the Patriarchal Seminary, discusses vocation. He is interviewed by Chaldean Archdiocese Of Erbil.

    SourcesEparchy of AdiabeneArcheparchy of Arbil, Erbil

  16. 16
    Dioceses of Nîmes and Hallam observe Assumption of Mary
    discussLiturgy4h ago

    The Dioceses of Nîmes and Hallam celebrate the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

    2 sourcesDiocese of HallamDiocese of Nîmes

    The Dioceses of Nîmes and Hallam celebrate the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Masses are held in Cabrières and Marguerittes. The feast day commemorates Mary's assumption into glory.

    SourcesDiocese of HallamDiocese of Nîmes

  17. 17
    19ª domenica T. O. – Anno A (9.8.2026) MJ
    discussCatholic LifeNew 31m ago
    Missionari Comboniani del Cuore di Gesù

    SourcesMissionari Comboniani del Cuore di Gesù

  18. 18
    Caritas Pakistan responds to floods
    discussCatholic LifeNew 1h 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

  19. 19
    How do we make babies again?
    discussCatholic LifeNew 1h ago
    The Catholic Register

    SourcesThe Catholic Register

  20. 20
    Assumption of Mary feeds spiritual hunger
    discussCatholic LifeNew 1h ago
    The Catholic Register

    SourcesThe Catholic Register

  21. 21
    Bishop Itacir Brassiani honors 9 priests
    discussDiocesesNew 1h 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

  22. 22
    Ebola kills 330 children in Congo
    discussLife & FamilyNew 1h 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

  23. 23
    August 07 2026, Angelus and Rosary
    discussCatholic Life2h ago
    Vatican News

    SourcesVatican News

  24. 24
    Beatification cause of Tanzania’s first president now at witness interrogation stage
    discussBishops2h ago
    Catholic News Agency

    SourcesCatholic News Agency

  25. 25
    Making a house into a home takes intention
    discussEducation2h ago
    Aleteia

    SourcesAleteia

  26. 26
    Church aids Dalits in Khulna Diocese
    discussDioceses2h ago

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

    Vatican News

    The Church in Khulna Diocese combines evangelisation, education, and social support to help Dalits. This effort aims to reclaim dignity and build a better future. The Diocese of Khulna has a high percentage of Catholic Dalits.

    SourcesVatican News

  27. 27
    Vatican opens interfaith museum in Assisi
    discussVatican2h 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

  28. 28
    The quiet signs of hope left emerging from French wildfires
    discussCatholic Life2h ago
    Aleteia

    SourcesAleteia

  29. 29
    Vatican issues Pope Leo XIV euro coins
    discussVatican2h ago

    Vatican introduces new euro coin collection marking Pope Leo XIV's papacy.

    Vatican News

    Vatican introduces new euro coin collection marking Pope Leo XIV's papacy. This is the first time since 2014 a pope's portrait appears on Vatican coins.

    SourcesVatican News

  30. 30
    Archbishop Walmor Oliveira de Azevedo reflects on Pope Leo XIV's Magnifica Humanitas
    discussVaticanNew 1h 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

  31. 31
    Cardinal Tagle says war disfigures world
    discussVatican2h ago

    Cardinal Tagle gave a homily on the Feast of the Transfiguration.

    Vatican News

    Cardinal Tagle gave a homily on the Feast of the Transfiguration. He mentioned the anniversary of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima. He questioned if war is truly over.

    SourcesVatican News

  32. 32
    Eight dead, including teen suspect’s grandparents, in Thailand shooting
    discussEducation2h ago
    LiCAS News

    SourcesLiCAS News

  33. 33
    Vatican launches digital empowerment project for African women leaders
    discussVatican3h 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

  34. 34
    Pope Leon XIV visits France
    discussVatican3h 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

  35. 35
    Alasdair MacIntyre on Abortion
    discussLife & Family2h ago
    Word on Fire

    SourcesWord on Fire

  36. 36
    Come and See: Kingston builds on 200-year legacy
    discussDioceses3h ago
    The Catholic Register

    SourcesThe Catholic Register

  37. 37
    Bakristu and Confucius followers promote dialogue
    discussCatholic Life3h 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

  38. 38
    The Throne of God and the Glory of Christ
    discussCatholic Life3h ago
    Church Life Journal

    SourcesChurch Life Journal

  39. 39
    Esce Au Cœur de Paris, un documentario sull’eredità viva di san Vincenzo de’ Paoli
    discussCatholic Life4h ago
    Congregazione della Missione

    SourcesCongregazione della Missione

  40. 40
    Pope Leo XIV celebrates masses in Castel Gandolfo
    discussVatican4h ago

    Pope Leo XIV will celebrate masses in Castel Gandolfo in August.

    Vatican News

    Pope Leo XIV will celebrate masses in Castel Gandolfo in August. He will attend a mass on August 15 and a Eucharistic celebration on August 29. The local community is preparing for his visit.

    SourcesVatican News

  41. 41
    Faith in Christ in the storm
    discussCatholic Life4h ago
    OSV News

    SourcesOSV News

  42. 42
    Pope Leo XIV visits Uruguay
    discussVaticanNew 1h ago
    Vatican News

    SourcesVatican News

  43. 43
    Cambio ai vertici dell’ospedale di Tricase: Derrico succede a Suor Margherita
    discussCatholic Life5h ago
    Marcelline , Suore di S. Marcellina

    SourcesMarcelline , Suore di S. Marcellina

  44. 44
    Francesco Guccini dies at 86
    discussCulture5h ago

    Francesco Guccini, a renowned Italian singer-songwriter and writer, has passed away.

    Vatican News

    Francesco Guccini, a renowned Italian singer-songwriter and writer, has passed away. He wrote the song 'Dio è morto' and expressed the experience of several Italian generations. Guccini was 86 years old.

    SourcesVatican News

  45. 45
    The gift of interculturality enriches missionary life
    discussCatholic Life5h ago
    Global Sisters Report

    SourcesGlobal Sisters Report

  46. 46
    LCWR assembly marks 70 years with Pope Leo XIV message and focus on synodality
    discussVatican5h ago
    Global Sisters Report

    SourcesGlobal Sisters Report

  47. 47
    Reporter's Notebook: What I learned reporting on death row, one 20-minute call at a time
    discussCatholic Life5h ago
    National Catholic Reporter

    SourcesNational Catholic Reporter

  48. 48
    Your letters: Pope Leo and synodality, funeral restrictions, civil religion and immigration
    discussVatican5h ago
    National Catholic Reporter

    SourcesNational Catholic Reporter

  49. 49
    Unicef: 300 child deaths in 300 days in Gaza
    discussChurch & State4h ago
    Vatican News

    SourcesVatican News

  50. 50
    Myanmar, Thai Church leaders renew pastoral commitment to displaced border communities
    discussCatholic Life6h ago
    LiCAS News

    SourcesLiCAS News

  51. 51
    Pater Antonius Sohler serves in Narvik
    discussCatholic Life4h ago

    Pater Antonius Sohler is a priest in Narvik, Norway.

    Vatican NewsPerspective

    Pater Antonius Sohler is a priest in Narvik, Norway. He serves a community of around 500 members. He discusses challenges and opportunities.

    SourcesVatican News

Thursday, August 6

6 stories · 1 corroborated
  1. 01
    Vincenzo Tamma explains quantum physics
    discussCatholic Life9h ago

    Vincenzo Tamma discusses how quantum mechanics reveals the intelligibility of nature and points to the Creator.

    2 sourcesDiocese of KontumThe Catholic Thing

    Vincenzo Tamma discusses how quantum mechanics reveals the intelligibility of nature and points to the Creator. He explains the connection between quantum physics and God's creation. Tamma is a Catholic physicist and professor.

    SourcesDiocese of KontumThe Catholic Thing

  2. 02
    Pope mentions Bp. Angelelli in Magnifica humanitas
    discussVatican6h ago

    Bp. Enrique Angelelli of La Rioja died 50 years ago.

    Vatican News

    Bp. Enrique Angelelli of La Rioja died 50 years ago. He was beatified in 2019. Pope mentions him in Magnifica humanitas. Angelelli was known for advocating for the poor and denouncing regime violence.

    SourcesVatican News

  3. 03
    Augustinian sisters mark golden jubilee among Indigenous Dayak communities in Indonesia
    discussEducation6h ago
    LiCAS News

    SourcesLiCAS News

  4. 04
    Società Missioni Africane celebrates Father Planque's 200th birthday
    discussReligious Orders7h ago
    Società delle Missioni Africane

    The Società Missioni Africane marked the 200th anniversary of Father Augustin Joseph Planque's birth. Missionaries gathered in his birth village of Chemy. The event commemorated his legacy.

    SourcesSocietà delle Missioni Africane

  5. 05
    Building a ‘civilisation of love’ – Australian bishops call out wounds of polarisation in social justice statement
    discussBishops6h ago
    The Catholic Leader

    SourcesThe Catholic Leader

  6. 06
    Reaching for the stars – a South Australian story
    discussCatholic Life7h ago
    The Southern Cross

    SourcesThe Southern Cross

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