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Tuesday, August 11, 2026 · Ordinary Time, Week 19 · Green · updated 1m · Español · Italiano

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Vatican News · Agenzia Fides · Vatican Observatory
  1. 01
    Galvácsy-Kovács Éva meets Őrsy László
    discussCatholic Life3h ago

    Galvácsy-Kovács Éva visits Őrsy László in New York.

    Vatican News

    Galvácsy-Kovács Éva visits Őrsy László in New York. She recalls his last days and connection to the Washington Hungarian community.

    SourcesVatican News

  2. 02
    Two attacks in Tripolitania and Cyrenaica raise tensions
    discussReligious Freedom6h ago
    Agenzia Fides

    SourcesAgenzia Fides

  3. 03
    Vatican Observatory shares solar eclipse art
    discussVatican1d ago

    The Vatican Observatory created a large Active Region display for a solar eclipse event.

    Vatican Observatory

    The Vatican Observatory created a large Active Region display for a solar eclipse event. The display allowed people to see and touch its shapes.

    SourcesVatican Observatory

  4. 04
    Pope Leo XIV releases Magnifica humanitas encyclical
    discussVatican4h ago

    Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical, Magnifica humanitas, emphasizes preserving human dignity in the age of AI.

    Vatican News

    Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical, Magnifica humanitas, emphasizes preserving human dignity in the age of AI. It encourages non-violent communication. Father Toni Potrebić discusses this in a series of episodes.

    SourcesVatican News

  5. 05
    Catholic Schools aid Latin America's vulnerable
    discussEducation6h ago

    Catholic schools in Latin America provide education, welcome, and spiritual accompaniment to children and young people.

    Agenzia Fides

    Catholic schools in Latin America provide education, welcome, and spiritual accompaniment to children and young people. They aim to promote human development and social transformation. The Latin American and Caribbean Episcopal Council highlights education as a tool for this transformation.

    SourcesAgenzia Fides

  6. 06
    Pope Leo XIV prays for Colombia quake victims
    discussVaticanNew 1h ago

    Pope Leo XIV expressed sadness over the earthquake in Colombia, which killed over 100 people and injured many.

    26 sourcesVatican News

    Pope Leo XIV expressed sadness over the earthquake in Colombia, which killed over 100 people and injured many. He offered prayers for the victims and their families. The Pope also thanked rescue workers and asked for God's gift of Christian hope for the Colombian people.

    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 ACI Africa
    1. Catholic Communicators in Africa Urged to Look Beyond “build networks” to Spotlight Church Initiatives
    2. SECAM Proposes Establishment of Episcopal Commission for Catholic Education to Foster Continental Coordination
    3. Outgoing Nuncio in Liberia, Sierra Leone and The Gambia Hailed as Visible Bridge With Holy See
  2. America OC Catholic · Catholic Review · The Monitor
    1. HER MAJESTY, THE QUEEN
    2. Archbishop Lori regroups Baltimore parishes into 8 regions
    3. World Youth Day 2027 in Seoul to be ‘a celebration of hope,’ archbishop says
  3. Asia Matters India · LiCAS News
    1. Marks a new era in teacher training
    2. Vietnam’s La Vang shrine readies for 160,000 pilgrims
    3. Priests who carry us
  4. Europe Diocese of Nice · CathoBel · La Croix
    1. Pope Leo XIV visits France
    2. Pope visits Maison Bakhita in Paris
    3. Catholic Sisters tell their stories
  5. Oceania Archdiocese of Port Moresby · Archdiocese of Mount Hagen · Diocese of Kundiawa
    1. Papua New Guineans demand action against sorcery violence
    2. SALA festival brings art to South Australia
    3. more than a name

Tuesday, August 11

55 stories · 18 corroborated
  1. 01
    Massachusetts bishops condemn late-term abortion law
    discussLife & Family2h ago

    The Catholic bishops of Massachusetts called the elimination of legal restraints on late-term abortion 'gravely immoral'.

    5 sourcesAngelus NewsDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendCatholic New York+2

    The Catholic bishops of Massachusetts called the elimination of legal restraints on late-term abortion 'gravely immoral'. Massachusetts has become one of 10 states to allow abortion up to birth. The bishops made this statement in response to a new law.

    SourcesAngelus NewsDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendCatholic New YorkOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun

  2. 02
    Pope Leo XIV visits France
    discussVatican3h ago

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

    4 sourcesDiocese of NiceCathoBelLa Croix+1

    Pope Leo XIV will make a four-day apostolic journey to France from September 25-28. He will visit Paris, Lourdes, and Metz, and meet with clergy abuse survivors. The trip is expected to cost up to 20 million euros.

    SourcesDiocese of NiceCathoBelLa CroixThe Tablet

  3. 03
    Catholic Church celebrates St. Clare of Assisi
    discussCatholic Life5h ago

    The Catholic Church celebrates the feast of St. Clare of Assisi on Aug.

    2 sourcesCatholic Star HeraldCatholic World Report

    The Catholic Church celebrates the feast of St. Clare of Assisi on Aug. 11. She was the founder of the Poor Clares and a close friend of St. Francis of Assisi. Her life was marked by radical trust in God and profound Eucharistic devotion.

    SourcesCatholic Star HeraldCatholic World Report

  4. 04
    Pope visits Maison Bakhita in Paris
    discussVatican4h ago

    Pope Léon XIV will visit Maison Bakhita in Paris on September 26.

    2 sourcesDiocese of ChartresAleteia

    Pope Léon XIV will visit Maison Bakhita in Paris on September 26. The event is part of his official visit to France. The Diocese of Chartres invites people to participate.

    SourcesDiocese of ChartresAleteia

  5. 05
    Catholic experts say AI needs greater human oversight
    discussCultureNew 38m ago

    Catholic experts comment on security issues with AI developers Anthropic and OpenAI.

    2 sourcesCatholic ReviewThe Monitor

    Catholic experts comment on security issues with AI developers Anthropic and OpenAI. They call for greater human oversight of the technology. Recent breaches were announced by both companies.

    SourcesCatholic ReviewThe Monitor

  6. 06
    Pope Leo XIV appeals for Sudan ceasefire
    discussVaticanNew 47m ago

    Pope Leo XIV calls for an immediate ceasefire and humanitarian aid in Sudan.

    2 sourcesCatholic ReviewThe Monitor

    Pope Leo XIV calls for an immediate ceasefire and humanitarian aid in Sudan. He also prays for victims in the Ukraine-Russia conflict.

    SourcesCatholic ReviewThe Monitor

  7. 07
    Catholic Sisters tell their stories
    discussReligious Orders6h ago

    Catholic Sisters are taking the lead in telling their own stories.

    2 sourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

    Catholic Sisters are taking the lead in telling their own stories. This is according to reports from Vatican News and the Diocese of Hallam.

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

  8. 08
    Diocese of Anápolis hosts 10th Eucharistic Congress
    discussDioceses6h ago

    The 10th Eucharistic Congress of Segue-me will be held from August 21 to 23 at Paróquia Santíssima Trindade in Anápolis.

    2 sourcesDiocese of AnápolisDiocese of Ipameri

    The 10th Eucharistic Congress of Segue-me will be held from August 21 to 23 at Paróquia Santíssima Trindade in Anápolis. The event is expected to gather around 1300 people. It will be the 10th edition of the congress.

    SourcesDiocese of AnápolisDiocese of Ipameri

  9. 09
    Pope Leo XIV appoints 8 to Vatican's Council for Economy
    discussVaticanNew 1h ago

    Pope Leo XIV has appointed new members to the Council for the Economy.

    15 sourcesKonferencja Episkopatu PolskiCBCP NewsDiocese of Susa+3

    Pope Leo XIV has appointed new members to the Council for the Economy. The appointees include Cardinals Grzegorz Ryś, Ladislav Nemet, Jean-Paul Vesco, and Roberto Repole. The Council has responsibilities for oversight of the administrative and financial activities of the Holy See's institutions.

    SourcesKonferencja Episkopatu PolskiCBCP NewsDiocese of SusaDiocese of TorinoDiocese of AlbaOrder of Preachers

  10. 10
    St. Clare of Assisi founded Poor Clares
    discussReligious OrdersNew 43m ago

    St. Clare of Assisi was a kindred spirit of St. Francis, living a life of poverty.

    3 sourcesKatholiek NieuwsbladOSV NewsThe Monitor

    St. Clare of Assisi was a kindred spirit of St. Francis, living a life of poverty. She founded the Poor Clares, a religious order of women. Her feast day is celebrated.

    SourcesKatholiek NieuwsbladOSV NewsThe Monitor

  11. 11
    Vatican News reports fighting in Ukraine, Middle East
    discussChurch & State6h ago

    Conflicts in Ukraine, Lebanon, Gaza, and Iran continue.

    2 sourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

    Conflicts in Ukraine, Lebanon, Gaza, and Iran continue. Vatican News and Hallam Diocese report on the ongoing fighting. Multiple regions are affected.

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

  12. 12
    From Parish to Nation: CHARIS India's five-year fight for life
    discussBishops6h ago
    2 sourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

  13. 13
    Pope Leo XIV issues 2027 Peace Day message
    discussVaticanNew 1h ago

    Pope Leo XIV's message for the 60th World Day of Peace focuses on disarming technology and promoting political responsibility.

    11 sourcesVatican NewsKonferencja Episkopatu PolskiCírkev.cz

    Pope Leo XIV's message for the 60th World Day of Peace focuses on disarming technology and promoting political responsibility. The theme is 'Disarm technology, serve peace. Politics as preventive responsibility'. The Pope emphasizes the moral responsibility of politicians and the risks of using artificial intelligence in military decisions.

    SourcesVatican NewsKonferencja Episkopatu PolskiCírkev.cz

  14. 14
    Vatican announces 'disarming technology' theme
    discussVaticanNew 38m ago

    The Vatican announced the theme for the 60th World Day of Peace on January 1, 2027.

    9 sourcesVatican NewsDiocese of HallamDiocese of Skopje

    The Vatican announced the theme for the 60th World Day of Peace on January 1, 2027. The theme is 'Disarming Technology, Serving Peace: Politics as Preventive Responsibility'. The Dicastery for the Service of Integral Human Development made the announcement.

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of HallamDiocese of Skopje

  15. 15
    Wspólne Świętowanie w Rudniku nad Sanem
    discussCatholic Life9h ago
    10 sourcesSuore Figlie di Maria ImmacolataSuore del Divin Pastore della Provvidenza DivinaSuore Ancelle dell'Immacolata Concezione della Beata Vergine Maria+3

    SourcesSuore Figlie di Maria ImmacolataSuore del Divin Pastore della Provvidenza DivinaSuore Ancelle dell'Immacolata Concezione della Beata Vergine MariaPiccole Ancelle dell'Immacolata ConcezioneSuore Figlie del Cuore Purissimo di MariaSuore Ancelle della Genitrice di Dio Vergine Immacolata Concezione

  16. 16
    Nigerian forces free 2 hostages from St. Joseph's Church
    discussReligious Freedom6h ago

    Seminarian Lawrence Igbo and lay faithful Emmanuel Onwudi were released after an operation by security forces.

    2 sourcesVatican NewsAgenzia Fides

    Seminarian Lawrence Igbo and lay faithful Emmanuel Onwudi were released after an operation by security forces. The operation resulted in the arrest of three suspected bandits and the recovery of ransom money. Four AK-47 rifles and ammunition were also recovered.

    SourcesVatican NewsAgenzia Fides

  17. 17
    Cimi releases report on violence against indigenous peoples in 2025
    discussChurch & State7h ago

    The Conselho Indigenista Missionário (Cimi) will launch its annual report on violence against indigenous peoples in Brazil.

    2 sourcesCNBBDiocese of São José dos Campos

    The Conselho Indigenista Missionário (Cimi) will launch its annual report on violence against indigenous peoples in Brazil. The report will be released on Thursday at 14h30 at the Conferência Nacional dos Bispos do Brasil (CNBB) headquarters in Brasília. The event will be broadcast live on Cimi's YouTube channel.

    SourcesCNBBDiocese of São José dos Campos

  18. 18
    Juan José Rodríguez Ponce dies
    discussReligious Orders3h ago

    Juan José Rodríguez Ponce, a Jesuit priest, died in Valladolid.

    2 sourcesAlfa y OmegaReligión Digital

    Juan José Rodríguez Ponce, a Jesuit priest, died in Valladolid. He served the Church of Madrid for 51 years. He was a member of the Compañía de Jesús.

    SourcesAlfa y OmegaReligión Digital

  19. 19
    HER MAJESTY, THE QUEEN
    discussLife & FamilyNew 27m ago
    OC Catholic

    SourcesOC Catholic

  20. 20
    Catholic Communicators in Africa Urged to Look Beyond “build networks” to Spotlight Church Initiatives
    discussDiocesesNew 32m ago
    ACI Africa

    SourcesACI Africa

  21. 21
    Archbishop Lori regroups Baltimore parishes into 8 regions
    discussDiocesesNew 48m ago
    Catholic Review

    Archbishop William E. Lori has regrouped parishes in the Archdiocese of Baltimore into 8 regions. The change reflects parish mergers and boundary changes from the Seek the City to Come initiative. The new regions replace the previous 10.

    SourcesCatholic Review

  22. 22
    SECAM Proposes Establishment of Episcopal Commission for Catholic Education to Foster Continental Coordination
    discussBishopsNew 37m ago
    ACI Africa

    SourcesACI Africa

  23. 23
    World Youth Day 2027 in Seoul to be ‘a celebration of hope,’ archbishop says
    discussVaticanNew 51m ago
    The Monitor

    SourcesThe Monitor

  24. 24
    Father Mike Schmitz on the Crisis That Shaped His Vocation: I Thought ‘the Church Is Wrong and I’m Right’
    discussCatholic LifeNew 1h ago
    National Catholic Register

    SourcesNational Catholic Register

  25. 25
    The Shepherd Who Stayed: Blessed Stanley Rother’s Life Story Lights Up the Big Screen
    discussCatholic LifeNew 1h ago
    National Catholic Register

    SourcesNational Catholic Register

  26. 26
    DEAR BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN CHRIST,
    discussChurch & StateNew 1h ago
    OC Catholic

    SourcesOC Catholic

  27. 27
    Young African Catholics say faith inspires their fight against climate change
    discussVaticanNew 1h ago
    National Catholic Reporter

    SourcesNational Catholic Reporter

  28. 28
    Archbishop William E. Lori announces clergy appointments
    discussBishops2h ago
    Catholic Review

    Archbishop William E. Lori announces new clergy appointments. Appointments include pastor, associate pastors, deacons, and special ministry roles.

    SourcesCatholic Review

  29. 29
    In a world of competing voices, to whom shall we listen?
    discussCatholic LifeNew 1h ago
    Catholic Star Herald

    SourcesCatholic Star Herald

  30. 30
    Visita à comunidade do Noviciado São Carlos, espaço de fraternidade, diálogo e comunhão
    discussCatholic Life2h ago
    Scalabriniane, Suore Missionarie di S. Carlo Borromeo

    SourcesScalabriniane, Suore Missionarie di S. Carlo Borromeo

  31. 31
    Missão Scalabriniana em Moçambique – Laboratório de acolhida e humanização
    discussCatholic Life2h ago
    Scalabriniane, Suore Missionarie di S. Carlo Borromeo

    SourcesScalabriniane, Suore Missionarie di S. Carlo Borromeo

  32. 32
    Escola de humanidade em África do Sul
    discussCatholic Life2h ago
    Scalabriniane, Suore Missionarie di S. Carlo Borromeo

    SourcesScalabriniane, Suore Missionarie di S. Carlo Borromeo

  33. 33
    Archbishop Pérez asks for prayers for educators
    discussEducation2h ago
    CatholicPhilly

    Archbishop Pérez requests prayers for Catholic school and religious education leaders. The prayers are ahead of the Archbishop’s Days for Educators on Aug. 25-27.

    SourcesCatholicPhilly

  34. 34
    Marks a new era in teacher training
    discussEducation2h ago
    Matters India

    SourcesMatters India

  35. 35
    Fr. Maurice, the news, and going mufti
    discussCatholic Life2h ago
    The Pillar

    SourcesThe Pillar

  36. 36
    Forgiveness must be generous
    discussCatholic Life2h ago
    America

    SourcesAmerica

  37. 37
    Noah Kahan Makes My Daughter Smile
    discussCatholic Life2h ago
    Word on Fire

    SourcesWord on Fire

  38. 38
    MCC releases elections resource guide
    discussChurch & State3h ago
    The Catholic Spirit

    The Minnesota Catholic Conference developed an elections resource guide. It is available on primary election day. The guide is for Minnesotans.

    SourcesThe Catholic Spirit

  39. 39
    Lama Zopa Rinpoche writes on renouncing life
    discussCulture3h ago
    Figlie della Presentazione di Maria Santissima al Tempio

    Lama Zopa Rinpoche's book discusses the eight worldly dharmas and how to abandon negative minds. It deals with desire and attachment causing problems and suffering.

    SourcesFiglie della Presentazione di Maria Santissima al Tempio

  40. 40
    Oblates declare 2027 Year of Vow of Poverty
    discussReligious Orders3h ago
    Missionari Oblati di Maria Immacolata

    The Superior General, Fr. Luis Ignacio ROIS ALONSO, and the Central Government have declared 2027 a Year of the Vow of Poverty. This declaration applies to the entire Congregation. The announcement was made by the Missionari Oblati di Maria Immacolata.

    SourcesMissionari Oblati di Maria Immacolata

  41. 41
    Reverend Bernard C. Farley dies
    discussCatholic Life3h ago
    CatholicPhilly

    Reverend Bernard C. Farley, a retired priest, passed away on August 6, 2026. He was reported dead by CatholicPhilly.

    SourcesCatholicPhilly

  42. 42
    Outgoing Nuncio in Liberia, Sierra Leone and The Gambia Hailed as Visible Bridge With Holy See
    discussVatican3h ago
    ACI Africa

    SourcesACI Africa

  43. 43
    SECAM’s First-Ever Conference on Education Ends with Commitment to Strengthen Catholic Faith
    discussBishops3h ago
    ACI Africa

    SourcesACI Africa

  44. 44
    Sister Therese Martin Blehar dies at 96
    discussReligious Orders4h ago
    Oblate di Nazareth

    Therese Martin Blehar, SCN, died after a brief illness. She was 96 years old and a Sister of Charity of Nazareth. Visitation and funeral Mass will be held at St. Louise Convent Chapel.

    SourcesOblate di Nazareth

  45. 45
    Vatican Media Project Helping Church “discover the immense wealth” It Already Possesses in Catholic Sisters
    discussVatican3h ago
    ACI Africa

    SourcesACI Africa

  46. 46
    Pope Francis fills Stade de France
    discussVatican5h ago

    All tickets for Pope Francis' evening prayer vigil at Stade de France were reserved within the first hour.

    Vatican News

    All tickets for Pope Francis' evening prayer vigil at Stade de France were reserved within the first hour. The event is scheduled for September 25. Pope Francis will meet with youth.

    SourcesVatican News

  47. 47
    Bishop Edmund Whalen’s Homily: August 11, 2026
    discussBishops4h ago
    Catholic New York

    SourcesCatholic New York

  48. 48
    Assailants attack 2 Franciscan Sisters in Mecuburi
    discussReligious Orders5h ago

    Two Franciscan Sisters were assaulted during a robbery at the Paróquia Nossa Senhora da Assunção de Mecuburi mission.

    Vatican News

    Two Franciscan Sisters were assaulted during a robbery at the Paróquia Nossa Senhora da Assunção de Mecuburi mission. The Church confirms the assault, but denies reports of sexual violence. The incident occurred in the Archdiocese of Nampula.

    SourcesVatican News

  49. 49
    Father Raúl Ortiz Toro: Church aids Colombia quake victims
    discussChurch & State5h ago

    A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit western Colombia.

    Vatican News

    A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit western Colombia. The Church is present through social pastoral care and Caritas. Father Raúl Ortiz Toro comments.

    SourcesVatican News

  50. 50
    Zambia’s Lusaka Archdiocese Clarifies on Candlelight Payers Ahead of General Elections
    discussDioceses5h ago
    ACI Africa

    SourcesACI Africa

  51. 51
    British bishop calls new PM to bat for jailed Catholic Hong Kong activist Jimmy Lai
    discussBishops5h ago
    Crux

    SourcesCrux

  52. 52
    A Word from Cardinal Dolan: Tomb of St. Peter
    discussBishops5h ago
    Catholic New York

    SourcesCatholic New York

  53. 53
    Leo XIV and the Challenge to the Heart of Christianity
    discussVatican5h ago
    National Catholic Register

    SourcesNational Catholic Register

  54. 54
    Germany sees increase in adult baptisms amid overall baptism decline
    discussCatholic Life5h ago
    The Pillar

    SourcesThe Pillar

  55. 55
    Abelardo de la Espriella leads 7-day prayer in Colombia
    discussChurch & State6h ago

    Abelardo de la Espriella leads prayer in Colombia.

    Vatican News

    Abelardo de la Espriella leads prayer in Colombia. The local Church is working for peace and reconciliation. Mgr Héctor Fabio Henao is involved.

    SourcesVatican News

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