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SourcesThe Catholic Register

The death toll from the Bhotekoshi River flood in Nepal has risen to 475. Over 1,400 people are reported missing. A lake on the Tibetan side could overflow.

SourcesVatican News

Memphis honors Samuel Henderson, a formerly enslaved man and Catholic convert who served the sick and dying during the yellow fever epidemic. Henderson aided Dominican friars. A section of Adams Avenue will bear his name.

SourcesOrder of Preachers

The Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio's St. John Paul II Institute of Philosophy Major Seminary is investing in agriculture and enterprise to sustain priestly formation. The initiative, known as John Paul II Foods, aims to reduce dependence on external assistance. The seminary believes formation must prepare future priests spiritually, intellectually, humanly, and practically.

SourcesACI Africa

Ridley Scott directs The Dog Stars, a thriller film based on Peter Heller's novel. The film is released by 20th Century Studios - Disney.

SourcesAgenzia SIR

Mons. Paul Richard Gallagher met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergej Lavrov in Moscow. The Vatican diplomat reiterated that the war must end and cannot be resolved with military means. P. Caruso said it is better to kill wars with words than men with swords.

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He talks about self-denial and taking up one's cross.

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SourcesAngelus News

Popes traditionally take a summer break. Pope Leo makes the case for a summer slowdown.

SourcesAngelus News

The Hajdúdorogi Főegyházmegye held a conference for educational institutions. The conference was attended by leaders and spiritual leaders. It was held at the Szent Bazil Középiskola in Debrecen.

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SourcesCatholic Exchange

Authorities in Kherson, Ukraine, have called on residents to evacuate due to the danger of Russian strikes. The city is under threat from Russian attacks.

SourcesLa Croix

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The US has shown military power against Iran since February 28. Iran continues to resist despite US operational successes. The conflict's political, industrial, and strategic costs grow for Washington.

SourcesLa Croix

A US federal judge in California has ruled that the Trump administration's sanctions against AI startup Anthropic are illegal. The government can appeal.

SourcesLa Croix

They will meet on August 28-29, 2026.

SourcesLa Croix

He does not alarm at the anxiety of voters. He rejoices at it.

SourcesLa Croix

Moi et mes enfants organizes a summer university on single-parent families. The event aims to find solutions to improve the daily lives of single-parent families. There are nearly 2.5 million single-parent families in France.

SourcesLa Croix

The Archdiocese of Ravenna-Cervia and the Diocese of Faenza-Modigliana are organizing the 21st Diocesan Day for Creation Care. The event is in collaboration with several organizations, including Coldiretti Ravenna and the Carabinieri. The Dioceses of Cesena-Sarsina, Forlì-Bertinoro, and Imola are also participating.

SourcesMonaci di San Paolo Primo Eremita

The University of Notre Dame Australia has awarded Dr Patrick Dodson an Honorary Doctor of Letters. Dr Dodson is a renowned Yawuru Elder and leader. The award recognises his decades-long advocacy for Aboriginal people and contribution to reconciliation, justice and education.

SourcesThe Record

Perth Auxiliary Bishop Nelson Po blessed the newly completed St John of God Midland Private Hospital. He prayed that caregivers will receive patients with kindness and tend to them with skill and care. The hospital will continue the healing mission of Jesus.

SourcesThe Record

Mary’s Meals provided school meals for more than three million children in 16 countries. The charity served over 400 million meals in 2025.

SourcesThe Record

Reg Firth, founder of the Perth branch of the Disciples of Jesus Covenant Community, has died at 81. He also founded Acts 2 College of Mission and Evangelisation, 24.7 Youth Ministry, and brought the Youth Mission Team to Perth. The Disciples of Jesus Covenant Community now has branches across Australia, the Philippines, Papua New Guinea and Indonesia.

SourcesThe Record

Two Western Australian MPs, Lachlan Hunter and Dave Kelly, have publicly argued for and against keeping the Lord's Prayer in parliamentary proceedings. The Procedure and Privileges Committee is reviewing the Standing Orders. Lachlan Hunter supports the review.

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Faith leaders and peace advocates gathered in Stockholm for dialogue, awards and prayer. The World Peace Award 2026 honored global peace advocates.

SourcesLiCAS News

Amos Monki Motsepe, a veteran CMA member, was laid to rest. His funeral was held. He was remembered for his quiet faith expressed through service.

SourcesThe Southern Cross

Purgatory is not a place. It is the pain of having the grain of wheat fall into the ground and die to come to a new fruitfulness.

SourcesCatholic Outlook

The Catholic News Service reviews the movie Mutiny, starring Jason Statham. The reviewer, John Mulderig, calls it a "dreary" and "explicitly revenge-driven bloodbath". The movie follows the story of Cole Reed, a former Royal Marine, who teams up with a crew member to free human trafficking victims.

SourcesThe Record

Caritas has launched a flood appeal in Nepal. Local Catholic families, foreigners, and tourists were affected. Nepal and China warn of a second flood.

SourcesCatholic News Agency

Chiara Lubich, founder of the Focolare Movement, wrote a prayer to Our Lady, Untier of Knots. The prayer aims to untie humanity's most difficult knots.

SourcesFocolare Movement

Greeks bake cakes for a wish-granting saint. The cakes are orange-flavored. The tradition is part of the Orthodox Christian calendar.

SourcesCrux