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  1. 01
    Cardinal Zuppi leads prayer vigil at Monte Sole
    discussVaticanNew1h ago

    Cardinal Zuppi guided a prayer vigil at Monte Sole for peace and justice in the Holy Land.

    L'Osservatore Romano

    Cardinal Zuppi guided a prayer vigil at Monte Sole for peace and justice in the Holy Land. The event aimed to promote forgiveness and exit the cycle of violence.

    SourcesL'Osservatore Romano

  2. 02
    Stefano Conte organizes Zanzibar Cup 2026
    discussCultureNew2h ago

    The sixth Zanzibar Cup kitesurfing race aims to promote sportsmanship and fraternity.

    2 sourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

    The sixth Zanzibar Cup kitesurfing race aims to promote sportsmanship and fraternity. It is set to take place on 23 August 2026. The event is organized by Italian doctor Stefano Conte and the Tanzanian government.

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

  3. 03
    ⓜ Full Moon-th Meetup with Rocco Mancinelli – August 27, 2026
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    Vatican Observatory

    SourcesVatican Observatory

  4. 04
    Pope Leo XIV aids Colombia earthquake victims
    discussVatican23h ago

    Pope Leo XIV expressed spiritual closeness and sent financial aid to Colombia after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake.

    30 sources46 reportsConferencia Episcopal de ColombiaVatican News

    Pope Leo XIV expressed spiritual closeness and sent financial aid to Colombia after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake. Over 130 people died and nearly 600 were injured. The Pope offered prayers for the victims and their families.

    SourcesConferencia Episcopal de ColombiaVatican News

  5. 05
    Pope Leo XIV names 3 to Pontifical Committee
    discussVaticanNew1h ago

    Pope Leo XIV appointed Professors Umberto Longo, Francesco Cesareo, and Anna Barańska to the Pontifical Committee of Historical Sciences.

    L'Osservatore Romano

    Pope Leo XIV appointed Professors Umberto Longo, Francesco Cesareo, and Anna Barańska to the Pontifical Committee of Historical Sciences. The appointments were announced on August 13, 2026. The committee is responsible for historical research and studies.

    SourcesL'Osservatore Romano

  6. 06
    Israelis blockade Palestinian homes in Nablus
    discussChurch & StateNew1h ago
    2 reportsVatican News

    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 The Southern Cross · Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference · Archdiocese of Pretoria
    1. Pope Leo's 'Magnifica Humanitas' impacts Church
    2. Bishops unveil plaque marking 75 years of hierarchy in Southern Africa
    3. Bishop Thulani implements synodality
  2. America Catholic Review · Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend · The Catholic Sun
    1. Pope Leo XIV urges US sisters to foster vocations
    2. 2,000 Catholic Scouts gather for Mass
    3. LCWR presidential address: Religious life must find harmony amid change
  3. Asia CBCP News · Vatican News · Aleteia
    1. Philippine bishops' group stops Talim wind farm
    2. Father Benedict Chao dies at 108
    3. Diocese of Kontum hosts 32nd La Vang Pilgrimage
  4. Europe Famiglia Cristiana · Vatican News · Diocese of Hallam
    1. San Massimiliano Kolbe dies in Auschwitz
    2. Vatican News: Abortion is never a choice
    3. Pope names 3 to Pontifical Committee for Historical Sciences
  5. Oceania The Catholic Leader · The Southern Cross · The Catholic Weekly
    1. BCE Rugby 7s season ends
    2. Mary MacKillop College students win national award
    3. Archbishop Fisher gives homily

Thursday, August 13

55 stories · 12 corroborated
  1. 01
    Vatican News: Abortion is never a choice
    discussLife & FamilyNew28m ago

    Massimiliano Menichetti reflects on human life's value.

    2 sources4 reportsVatican NewsDiocese of HallamPerspective

    Massimiliano Menichetti reflects on human life's value. A mother rescued her child in Colombia. Abortion laws are changing. Menichetti questions what constitutes a genuine choice.

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

  2. 02
    2,000 Catholic Scouts gather for Mass
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago

    Over 2,000 Catholic Scouts gathered for Mass in West Virginia.

    3 sourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic SunOSV News

    Over 2,000 Catholic Scouts gathered for Mass in West Virginia. They observed their Sunday obligation during the Scouting America National Jamboree. Faith is one of the core principles of the Scouts.

    SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic SunOSV News

  3. 03
    Pope names 3 to Pontifical Committee for Historical Sciences
    discussVaticanNew31m ago

    The Pope has appointed three new members to the Pontifical Committee for Historical Sciences.

    3 sources4 reportsVatican NewsDiocese of HallamTK KBS

    The Pope has appointed three new members to the Pontifical Committee for Historical Sciences. The new members are historians Umberto Longo, Francesco Cesareo, and Anna Barańska. They are affiliated with institutions in Italy, USA, and Poland.

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of HallamTK KBS

  4. 04
    White Sox honor Pope Leo XIV at sold-out game
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago

    The Chicago White Sox hosted a pope-themed game, honoring Pope Leo XIV, a diehard Sox fan.

    2 sourcesCatholic ReviewKatholiek Nieuwsblad

    The Chicago White Sox hosted a pope-themed game, honoring Pope Leo XIV, a diehard Sox fan. The stadium was sold out with nearly 40,000 attendees. The event featured custom-designed mitre-style hats.

    SourcesCatholic ReviewKatholiek Nieuwsblad

  5. 05
    Myanmar Jesuit sees Buddhist Waso as bridge for peace
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago

    A Myanmar Jesuit views the Buddhist season of Waso as a path to dialogue and reconciliation between Christians and Buddhists.

    2 sourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

    A Myanmar Jesuit views the Buddhist season of Waso as a path to dialogue and reconciliation between Christians and Buddhists. The Jesuits' regional superior made the comment in conflict-torn Myanmar. The statement aims to promote interreligious peace.

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

  6. 06
    Pope Leo XIV appoints 3 to Pontifical Committee of Historical Sciences
    discussVaticanNew1m ago

    Pope Leo XIV has appointed three new members to the Pontifical Committee of Historical Sciences.

    2 sources4 reportsVatican NewsNiedziela

    Pope Leo XIV has appointed three new members to the Pontifical Committee of Historical Sciences. The new members include Umberto Longo, Francesco Cesareo, and Anna Barańska. They are from Italy, USA, and Poland respectively.

    SourcesVatican NewsNiedziela

  7. 07
    ONU reports 437 Ukrainian civilians killed in July
    discussChurch & StateNew2h ago

    The UN reports that at least 437 civilians were killed in Ukraine in July.

    2 sourcesLa CroixGość Niedzielny

    The UN reports that at least 437 civilians were killed in Ukraine in July. This is the highest monthly toll since March 2022. 2610 civilians were also injured.

    SourcesLa CroixGość Niedzielny

  8. 08
    Burgas to host Eurovision 2027
    discussCultureNew3h ago

    Burgas, a Bulgarian city, has been selected to host the 71st Eurovision Song Contest in May 2027.

    2 sourcesNewsbookLa Croix

    Burgas, a Bulgarian city, has been selected to host the 71st Eurovision Song Contest in May 2027. The event will take place from May 11 to 15, 2027. Burgas was chosen over Sofia, Varna, and Plovdiv.

    SourcesNewsbookLa Croix

  9. 09
    Cardinal Castillo: Pope Leo XIV visits Peru
    discussVaticanNew4h ago

    Cardinal Carlos Castillo of Lima discusses Pope Leo XIV's upcoming Apostolic Journey to Peru.

    2 sourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

    Cardinal Carlos Castillo of Lima discusses Pope Leo XIV's upcoming Apostolic Journey to Peru. The Pope's visit may foster unity and peace in the country. Cardinal Castillo spoke to Vatican News.

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

  10. 10
    Cáritas Sevilla launches emergency campaign for Colombia earthquake
    discussReligious OrdersNew2h ago

    Cáritas Diocesana de Sevilla and Cáritas Española respond to Colombia's 7.4 magnitude earthquake.

    2 sourcesArchdiocese of BurgosDiocese of Sevilla

    Cáritas Diocesana de Sevilla and Cáritas Española respond to Colombia's 7.4 magnitude earthquake. Donations are being collected.

    SourcesArchdiocese of BurgosDiocese of Sevilla

  11. 11
    Paderborn archdiocese reports 6.5 million euro in 2025 grants
    discussDiocesesNew4h ago

    The Archdiocese of Paderborn's foundations approved 6.5 million euros in grants in 2025.

    2 sourcesVatican NewsDOMRADIO.DE

    The Archdiocese of Paderborn's foundations approved 6.5 million euros in grants in 2025. The funds support ongoing tasks and selected projects. Four million euros were allocated for recognition services, including for abuse processing.

    SourcesVatican NewsDOMRADIO.DE

  12. 12
    Father Benedict Chao dies at 108
    discussReligious OrdersNew2h ago

    Father Benedict Chao, the world's oldest Trappist monk, died at 108.

    3 sources4 reportsCBCP NewsVatican NewsAleteia

    Father Benedict Chao, the world's oldest Trappist monk, died at 108. He was the last survivor of the Chinese Trappist community that endured Maoist persecution. He had been a monk for 79 years.

    SourcesCBCP NewsVatican NewsAleteia

  13. 13
    San Massimiliano Kolbe dies in Auschwitz
    discussCatholic LifeNew1m ago
    Famiglia Cristiana

    Francescano polacco San Massimiliano Kolbe was deported to Auschwitz in 1941. He offered his life for a fellow prisoner. Pope Giovanni Paolo II said his martyrdom brought victory through love and faith.

    SourcesFamiglia Cristiana

  14. 14
    German bishop: Vatican case against lay preaching ‘not entirely consistent’
    discussVaticanNew21m ago
    Catholic News Agency

    SourcesCatholic News Agency

  15. 15
    Pope Leo XIV urges US sisters to foster vocations
    discussVaticanNew41m ago
    Catholic Review

    Pope Leo XIV encouraged sisters to foster vocations to religious life in the US. He sent a video message on Aug. 12.

    SourcesCatholic Review

  16. 16
    Marian Fathers change leadership in Rwanda
    discussReligious OrdersNew1h ago
    Congregazione dei Chierici Mariani dell'Immacolata Concezione della B. V. M.

    The General Vicariate of the Marian Fathers in Rwanda held a ceremony to change its leadership. The event took place on July 31, 2026. Fr. Jean was involved in the official service ceremony.

    SourcesCongregazione dei Chierici Mariani dell'Immacolata Concezione della B. V. M.

  17. 17
    L'Osservatore Romano announces new pilgrimage
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago

    L'Osservatore Romano reports on a new pilgrimage called 'Cammino di Santa Filomena'.

    L'Osservatore Romano

    L'Osservatore Romano reports on a new pilgrimage called 'Cammino di Santa Filomena'. The pilgrimage unites Vallo di Lauro, Bassa Irpinia, and the Nola area. It combines history and faith.

    SourcesL'Osservatore Romano

  18. 18
    Monsignor Tulio Luis Ramírez Padilla dies
    discussBishopsNew1h ago

    Monsignor Tulio Luis Ramírez Padilla, bishop of Guarenas, Venezuela, died on Wednesday, August 12.

    L'Osservatore Romano

    Monsignor Tulio Luis Ramírez Padilla, bishop of Guarenas, Venezuela, died on Wednesday, August 12. A brief biography and funeral details are available.

    SourcesL'Osservatore Romano

  19. 19
    Pope Leo XIV expresses concern for Sudan
    discussVaticanNew1h ago

    Pope Leo XIV expressed concern about the situation in Sudan, especially in el-Obeid.

    L'Osservatore Romano

    Pope Leo XIV expressed concern about the situation in Sudan, especially in el-Obeid. He spoke after the Angelus on August 9. The Pope's words addressed the tragic situation in the country.

    SourcesL'Osservatore Romano

  20. 20
    Pope Leo XIV visits France
    discussVaticanNew1h ago

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

    Vatican News

    Pope Leo XIV will visit France from September 25-28, 2026. He will visit Paris, Saint-Denis, Lourdes, and Metz. The Pope will also visit the UNESCO headquarters.

    SourcesVatican News

  21. 21
    Pope Leo XIV continues catechesis on Vatican II
    discussVaticanNew1h ago

    Pope Leo XIV continued his catechesis series on the Second Vatican Council and its documents.

    Vatican News

    Pope Leo XIV continued his catechesis series on the Second Vatican Council and its documents. He discussed the liturgical year.

    SourcesVatican News

  22. 22
    LCWR presidential address: Religious life must find harmony amid change
    discussChurch & StateNew1h ago
    Global Sisters Report

    SourcesGlobal Sisters Report

  23. 23
    Lire l’amour de Dieu pour nous
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    FSSPX.News

    SourcesFSSPX.News

  24. 24
    Vatican moves Rhoda Wise's sainthood cause forward
    discussVaticanNew1h ago
    Catholic Review

    Rhoda Wise, an Ohio housewife and mystic, may be declared venerable by the Church. She was a laywoman, wife, and adoptive mother. Her sainthood cause has taken a step forward.

    SourcesCatholic Review

  25. 25
    Anglican priest ‘chuffed’ by message from Pope Leo after fire hit his church in Leicester
    discussVaticanNew1h ago
    Crux

    SourcesCrux

  26. 26
    Trappist Fr. Benedykt Chao dies at 108
    discussReligious OrdersNew1h ago

    Fr. Benedykt Chao, the world's oldest Trappist, died on July 31 at 108.

    Vatican News

    Fr. Benedykt Chao, the world's oldest Trappist, died on July 31 at 108. He helped build a Trappist abbey in Hong Kong. His funeral is on August 14.

    SourcesVatican News

  27. 27
    Watawa Wakatoliki waongoza katika kusimulia historia zao wenyewe
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    Vatican News

    SourcesVatican News

  28. 28
    Pope continues catechesis on Sacrosanctum Concilium
    discussLiturgyNew2h ago

    The Pope continued his catechesis series on Sacrosanctum Concilium, focusing on the liturgical year.

    Vatican News

    The Pope continued his catechesis series on Sacrosanctum Concilium, focusing on the liturgical year. He emphasized the importance of Sunday Mass for the community.

    SourcesVatican News

  29. 29
    Vatican's Economy of Francesco summer school held outside Italy
    discussVaticanNew2h ago

    The international summer school 'Economy of Francesco' is being held in Osnabrück and Mettingen, Germany.

    Vatican News

    The international summer school 'Economy of Francesco' is being held in Osnabrück and Mettingen, Germany. 35 young people from 26 countries are attending. The goal is to deepen the role of brotherhood in building a more equitable, inclusive and sustainable economy.

    SourcesVatican News

  30. 30
    Bishop Michael T.T. Castori ordained
    discussBishopsNew2h ago
    Hawaii Catholic Herald

    Bishop Michael T.T. Castori, SJ, was ordained and installed at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa. He gave remarks at the conclusion of the Mass.

    SourcesHawaii Catholic Herald

  31. 31
    ‘The islands put their trust in you’
    discussBishopsNew2h ago
    Hawaii Catholic Herald

    SourcesHawaii Catholic Herald

  32. 32
    Bishop Larry Silva delivers homily
    discussBishopsNew2h ago
    Hawaii Catholic Herald

    Bishop Emeritus Larry Silva gave a homily at vespers before Bishop Michael Thomas Tupou Castori's ordination. The event took place at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa in Honolulu. Bishop Silva's homily was delivered on July 27.

    SourcesHawaii Catholic Herald

  33. 33
    Bishop Larry Silva presides over solemn vespers
    discussDiocesesNew2h ago
    Hawaii Catholic Herald

    Bishop Larry Silva presided over solemn vespers at Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa in Honolulu. The event took place on July 27, a day before Bishop Michael T.T. Castori's episcopal ordination. The service included traditional hymns and psalmodies.

    SourcesHawaii Catholic Herald

  34. 34
    Hawaii Catholic Herald promotes Legacy Sunday
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    Hawaii Catholic Herald

    Hawaii Catholic Herald encourages planning ahead with gifts to improve parishes and advance faith. Legacy Sunday aims to benefit future generations.

    SourcesHawaii Catholic Herald

  35. 35
    Talk Story: Building the kingdom through aloha
    discussBishopsNew2h ago
    Hawaii Catholic Herald

    SourcesHawaii Catholic Herald

  36. 36
    Pope urges US nuns to find ways to show youth how they live
    discussVaticanNew2h ago
    Aleteia

    SourcesAleteia

  37. 37
    August 13 2026, Angelus and Rosary
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    Vatican News

    SourcesVatican News

  38. 38
    Bishops’ urgent plea to save TPS for Haitians
    discussReligious FreedomNew2h ago
    Aleteia

    SourcesAleteia

  39. 39
    Pope Leo XIV visits 10 South American cities
    discussVaticanNew3h ago
    Hawaii Catholic Herald

    Pope Leo XIV will make his first apostolic journey to South America, visiting 10 cities in Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru. The trip is scheduled for Nov. 6-17. The Vatican announced the itinerary.

    SourcesHawaii Catholic Herald

  40. 40
    Vatican presents film on Maria Domenica Lazzeri
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago

    A film about Maria Domenica Lazzeri was presented in Capriana, Trentino.

    Vatican News

    A film about Maria Domenica Lazzeri was presented in Capriana, Trentino. Lazzeri was proclaimed Venerable by Pope Francis in 2023. The film is curated by Lia and Alberto Beltrami.

    SourcesVatican News

  41. 41
    Archbishop of Cali comments on earthquake
    discussBishopsNew3h ago

    Archbishop Luis Fernando Rodríguez Velásquez discusses the situation in the Cauca Valley after the earthquake.

    Vatican News

    Archbishop Luis Fernando Rodríguez Velásquez discusses the situation in the Cauca Valley after the earthquake. He thanks Pope Léon XIV for his support.

    SourcesVatican News

  42. 42
    Catholic schools in RDC prepare for new year under Ebola threat
    discussEducationNew3h ago

    Catholic schools in Ituri, RDC, prepare for the new school year despite Ebola outbreak.

    Vatican News

    Catholic schools in Ituri, RDC, prepare for the new school year despite Ebola outbreak. The current epidemic has 4,449 confirmed cases and 2,061 deaths.

    SourcesVatican News

  43. 43
    Missionaries of Mary Queen of Heaven aid exploited women
    discussReligious OrdersNew3h ago

    Missionaries of Mary Queen of Heaven have worked for three decades to rescue and rehabilitate women and girls exploited in the Philippines.

    Vatican News

    Missionaries of Mary Queen of Heaven have worked for three decades to rescue and rehabilitate women and girls exploited in the Philippines. The congregation was founded in 1996 in the Archdiocese of Cebu. Hundreds of women have been rescued and rehabilitated.

    SourcesVatican News

  44. 44
    An ICU Ordination: Italian Man Becomes a Permanent Deacon in Hospital
    discussLiturgyNew3h ago
    Rome Reports

    SourcesRome Reports

  45. 45
    ‘Unsung Hero’ and Rudyard Kipling’s Ifs for Men
    discussChurch & StateNew2h ago
    Word on Fire

    SourcesWord on Fire

  46. 46
    Texas Court Orders Hospitals to Provide Lifesaving Care to Baby at Center of Surrogacy Dispute
    discussChurch & StateNew3h ago
    National Catholic Register

    SourcesNational Catholic Register

  47. 47
    Archbishop of Cali assesses earthquake damage
    discussDiocesesNew3h ago

    Monsignor Luis Fernando Rodríguez Velásquez is distraught over the situation in Valle del Cauca after the earthquake.

    Vatican News

    Monsignor Luis Fernando Rodríguez Velásquez is distraught over the situation in Valle del Cauca after the earthquake. The Church will adapt a structure to provide temporary housing for the displaced. Engineers from various ecclesial movements are studying the damage to buildings.

    SourcesVatican News

  48. 48
    Philippine bishops' group stops Talim wind farm
    discussChurch & StateNew3h ago
    CBCP News

    A Catholic humanitarian group demands a halt to Talim wind farm construction. The group is an arm of the Philippine bishops' conference. The construction is opposed by the church group.

    SourcesCBCP News

  49. 49
    Australian jury convicts former Catholic bishop of sexually abusing 2 men
    discussBishopsNew3h ago
    Crux

    SourcesCrux

  50. 50
    Catholic bishops urge compassion, access to care be reflected in Medicaid rule
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    Catholic News Agency

    SourcesCatholic News Agency

  51. 51
    Ray Kim discusses sports betting's societal impact
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    Catholic ReviewPerspective

    Ray Kim talks about the growing sports betting industry's effects on society. He discusses addiction issues with OSV News. The industry has seen significant revenue growth in six years.

    SourcesCatholic Review

  52. 52
    Pope hats, bloody shirts and so many bobbleheads: The creative ways MLB teams lure fans to the park
    discussVaticanNew3h ago
    Crux

    SourcesCrux

  53. 53
    Martyr of Love: Explorations of Christian Eloquence
    discussReligious FreedomNew3h ago
    Church Life Journal

    SourcesChurch Life Journal

  54. 54
    20ª domenica T. O. – Anno A (16.8.2026) TF
    discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
    Missionari Comboniani del Cuore di Gesù

    SourcesMissionari Comboniani del Cuore di Gesù

  55. 55
    An education saga: “Mastering” hope for the Gujarat marginalized
    discussEducationNew4h ago
    Jesuits Global

    SourcesJesuits Global

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