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  1. 01
    Chór Polskiej Pieśni Narodowej z Bielska Podlaskiego sings in Boulogne-sur-Mer
    discussCultureNew45m ago

    Chór Polskiej Pieśni Narodowej z Bielska Podlaskiego performed in Notre-Dame basilica in Boulogne-sur-Mer, France.

    Vatican News

    Chór Polskiej Pieśni Narodowej z Bielska Podlaskiego performed in Notre-Dame basilica in Boulogne-sur-Mer, France. The concert featured Polish patriotic songs, World Youth Day hymns, and sacred music. It was an opportunity to present Polish culture and its Christian roots to the French public.

    SourcesVatican News

  2. 02
    Bishop of Ruteng says resilience is not made of concrete
    discussBishopsNew1h ago

    Bishop Siprianus Hormat of Ruteng says resilience is not made of concrete, but of social capital and presence.

    2 sourcesAgenzia FidesVatican News

    Bishop Siprianus Hormat of Ruteng says resilience is not made of concrete, but of social capital and presence. The Diocese of Ruteng was hit by an earthquake on August 15. Over 180,000 people have been displaced and are living in makeshift camps.

    SourcesAgenzia FidesVatican News

  3. 03
    Pope to celebrate Creation Care Mass on September 1
    discussVaticanNew56m ago
    4 sources8 reportsVatican NewsL'Osservatore Romano

    SourcesVatican NewsL'Osservatore Romano

  4. 04
    Bishop Philippe Ballot of Metz discusses peace and life before papal visit
    discussBishopsNew1h ago

    Bishop Philippe Ballot of Metz discusses the upcoming papal visit to France, the power of the Pope's teaching on human life and peace, and the influx of young people discovering faith.

    Vatican News

    Bishop Philippe Ballot of Metz discusses the upcoming papal visit to France, the power of the Pope's teaching on human life and peace, and the influx of young people discovering faith. The bishop shares his expectations for the visit.

    SourcesVatican News

  5. 05
    Sudan Armed Forces bomb RSF convoy in Chad
    discussChurch & StateNew2h ago

    The Sudan Armed Forces have bombed a Rapid Support Forces convoy in Chad.

    Agenzia Fides

    The Sudan Armed Forces have bombed a Rapid Support Forces convoy in Chad. The Sudanese army claims the convoy was carrying supplies from the United Arab Emirates. Chad has placed its troops on maximum alert and warned Sudan against extending the conflict across the border.

    SourcesAgenzia Fides

  6. 06
    Francesco Ielpo says only those who live through war do not get used to it
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago

    Francesco Ielpo spoke to Vatican media at the Meeting in Rimini.

    2 sources3 reportsVatican NewsL'Osservatore Romano

    Francesco Ielpo spoke to Vatican media at the Meeting in Rimini. He said that all paths that go through weapons never bring true peace or security.

    SourcesVatican NewsL'Osservatore Romano

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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. President of Priests in West Africa Hopes First Youth Gathering will “awaken a new generation” of Courageous Catholics
    2. Angolan Politician Says Audience with Pope Leo XIV Renewed His Commitment to Serve
    3. New Way of the Cross Unveiled at the “Apostle of Mauritius” Shrine
  2. America Catholic Review · OSV News · The Catholic Sun
    1. Catholic Church in Ireland sees 30% drop in baptisms
    2. Parents, please stop tormenting your kids for clicks!
    3. Historic Illinois church thrives despite devastating floods and a town that’s disappeared
  3. Asia Diocese of Nha Trang · Diocese of Hà Tinh · Diocese of Ban Mê Thuôt
    1. Gia đình Phạt tạ Thánh Tâm Chúa Giêsu Việt Nam holds Đại hội Về nguồn 2026
    2. Lampung leaders warn against persecution of worshippers
    3. Chinese authorities detain Christians
  4. Europe Vatican News · Diocese of Hallam · Caritas Italiana
    1. Pope Leo XIV sends message to Italy's 76th National Liturgical Week
    2. Papal Almoner’s Office supports solidarity kitchen in Ukraine
    3. Caritas Italiana presents book in Napoli
  5. Oceania Diocese of Saints Peter and Paul of Melbourne · Archeparchy of Kyiv-Halyč · Diocese of Sydney
    1. Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church celebrates 25th anniversary of Ardeer parish
    2. Archbishop Fisher calls for balance on freedom to protest
    3. The Hour of Responsibility

Tuesday, August 25

54 stories · 10 corroborated
  1. 01
    Catholic Church in Ireland sees 30% drop in baptisms
    discussLife & FamilyNew35m ago

    Baptisms in the Catholic Church in Ireland have fallen by almost a third since 2015.

    4 sourcesCatholic ReviewOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun+1

    Baptisms in the Catholic Church in Ireland have fallen by almost a third since 2015. Just one Irish diocese saw any positive change. A new report shows the decline.

    SourcesCatholic ReviewOSV NewsThe Catholic SunThe Texas Catholic

  2. 02
    Pope Leo XIV sends message to Italy's 76th National Liturgical Week
    discussLiturgyNew1h ago

    Pope Leo XIV sends greetings to participants in Italy's 76th National Liturgical Week.

    2 sources4 reportsVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

    Pope Leo XIV sends greetings to participants in Italy's 76th National Liturgical Week. He urges the Church to recover the central place of the liturgy in Christian formation. The event takes place in Catania.

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

  3. 03
    Papal Almoner’s Office supports solidarity kitchen in Ukraine
    discussVaticanNew2h ago

    The Papal Almoner’s Office supports a solidarity kitchen in Ukraine.

    2 sourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

    The Papal Almoner’s Office supports a solidarity kitchen in Ukraine. Father Viktor Bilous delivered aid to volunteers in Berestia. The Dicastery for the Service of Charity is involved.

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

  4. 04
    Pope Leo celebrates Mass for Creation at Castel Gandolfo
    discussVaticanNew19m ago

    Pope Leo will celebrate Mass for the World Day of Prayer for Creation at Castel Gandolfo.

    5 sources6 reportsVatican NewsDiocese of HallamACI Prensa+2

    Pope Leo will celebrate Mass for the World Day of Prayer for Creation at Castel Gandolfo. The Mass will take place on September 1, 2026, at 18:30 hours in the Pontifical Gardens. The celebration is part of the traditional World Day of Prayer for Creation.

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of HallamACI PrensaAleteiaInfoVaticana

  5. 05
    French Council protects conscience rights
    discussLife & FamilyNew3h ago

    France's highest constitutional authority protects conscience rights for Catholic institutions and pharmacists as euthanasia law takes effect.

    2 sourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register

    France's highest constitutional authority protects conscience rights for Catholic institutions and pharmacists as euthanasia law takes effect. Archbishop Laurent Ulrich of Paris welcomes the move.

    SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register

  6. 06
    Father Gabriel Romanelli reports Gaza situation
    discussCatholic LifeNew1m ago

    Father Gabriel Romanelli, a priest in Gaza, reports on the situation in the city.

    3 sourcesCanção NovaAgência EcclesiaDeon

    Father Gabriel Romanelli, a priest in Gaza, reports on the situation in the city. He describes it as "devastated" and says the conflict has not disappeared. He spoke via video conference at the 'Meeting de Rimini'.

    SourcesCanção NovaAgência EcclesiaDeon

  7. 07
    Cistercian monk publishes debut novel
    discussReligious OrdersNew1h ago

    A Cistercian monk has published a debut novel called 'Blue Miles'.

    3 sourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic SunOSV News

    A Cistercian monk has published a debut novel called 'Blue Miles'. The novel draws inspiration from the monk's own experience of monastic life. The story offers a glimpse into abbey life.

    SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic SunOSV News

  8. 08
    Chicago Bears donate $200,000 to Catholic Charities
    discussLife & FamilyNew4h ago

    The Chicago Bears donated $200,000 to Catholic Charities for Midwest storm relief.

    2 sourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register

    The Chicago Bears donated $200,000 to Catholic Charities for Midwest storm relief. Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago and Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Gary each received $100,000.

    SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register

  9. 09
    UNICEF reports 12.2% of Gaza children suffer chronic malnutrition
    discussLife & FamilyNew3h ago
    2 sources3 reportsVatican NewsTK KBS

    SourcesVatican NewsTK KBS

  10. 10
    Vatikán připomíná zemětřesení ve střední Itálii
    discussCultureNew4h ago

    Vatikán si připomíná desáté výročí zemětřesení ve střední Itálii.

    2 sourcesVatican NewsTK KBS

    Vatikán si připomíná desáté výročí zemětřesení ve střední Itálii. Místní komunity čelí pomalé obnově a úbytku obyvatel.

    SourcesVatican NewsTK KBS

  11. 11
    Parents, please stop tormenting your kids for clicks!
    discussCatholic LifeNew14m ago
    Catholic Review

    SourcesCatholic Review

  12. 12
    Historic Illinois church thrives despite devastating floods and a town that’s disappeared
    discussCatholic LifeNew34m ago
    The Catholic Sun

    SourcesThe Catholic Sun

  13. 13
    President of Priests in West Africa Hopes First Youth Gathering will “awaken a new generation” of Courageous Catholics
    discussChurch & StateNew41m ago
    ACI Africa

    SourcesACI Africa

  14. 14
    Angolan Politician Says Audience with Pope Leo XIV Renewed His Commitment to Serve
    discussVaticanNew43m ago
    ACI Africa

    SourcesACI Africa

  15. 15
    New Way of the Cross Unveiled at the “Apostle of Mauritius” Shrine
    discussBishopsNew52m ago
    ACI Africa

    SourcesACI Africa

  16. 16
    “Heartbreaking”: Rwandan Catholic Bishop Saddened by Use of Hard Drugs among Youths, Calls for Action
    discussBishopsNew55m ago
    ACI Africa

    SourcesACI Africa

  17. 17
    A Word from Cardinal Dolan: St. Louis IX
    discussBishopsNew59m ago
    Catholic New York

    SourcesCatholic New York

  18. 18
    Catholic sisters and advocates explore how we love with action
    discussCatholic LifeNew41m ago
    U.S. Catholic

    SourcesU.S. Catholic

  19. 19
    Our Lady of Good Counsel camp blends faith, music
    discussDiocesesNew1h ago
    The Catholic Register

    SourcesThe Catholic Register

  20. 20
    Monica, the saint who got results
    discussCultureNew1h ago
    America

    SourcesAmerica

  21. 21
    Lietuvos "Caritas" celebrates its 100th anniversary
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago

    The organization was founded during the interwar period, but its activities were later suspended due to Soviet occupation.

    Vatican News

    The organization was founded during the interwar period, but its activities were later suspended due to Soviet occupation. It was re-established in 1988.

    SourcesVatican News

  22. 22
    Bishop Edmund Whalen’s Homily: August 25, 2026
    discussBishopsNew1h ago
    Catholic New York

    SourcesCatholic New York

  23. 23
    Francesco Ielpo OFM says all tears are the same color
    discussChurch & StateNew1h ago

    Francesco Ielpo OFM, head of the Custody of the Holy Land, says people in the Holy Land are tired of conflict and tension.

    Vatican News

    Francesco Ielpo OFM, head of the Custody of the Holy Land, says people in the Holy Land are tired of conflict and tension. He emphasizes the importance of not letting hatred take over and losing the ability to hear the pain of others.

    SourcesVatican News

  24. 24
    Kenyan Catholic Archbishop Urges Youths to Take Lead in Care for the Vulnerable
    discussBishopsNew1h ago
    ACI Africa

    SourcesACI Africa

  25. 25
    Caritas Italiana presents book in Napoli
    discussEducationNew1h ago
    Caritas Italiana

    Caritas Italiana presents book "Sognare per crescere" in Napoli. The book is edited by EDB. The presentation will be held at Basilica dell'Incoronata Madre del Buon Consiglio.

    SourcesCaritas Italiana

  26. 26
    Sierra Leonean Priest Cautions Religious against Shunning Help amid Mental Health Struggles
    discussVaticanNew1h ago
    ACI Africa

    SourcesACI Africa

  27. 27
    Historic Philadelphia Church Highlights George Washington’s Little-Known Catholic Ties
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    The Tablet

    SourcesThe Tablet

  28. 28
    In Mexico, mothers searching for missing children garner overdue support from Church
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    Crux

    SourcesCrux

  29. 29
    Sacrosanctum Concilium: Artículo 62
    discussCultureNew1h ago
    Pray Tell

    SourcesPray Tell

  30. 30
    Scholars publish 600-year history of Catholicism in China
    discussEducationNew2h ago

    Scholars publish a new book tracing six centuries of Catholicism in China.

    Agenzia Fides

    Scholars publish a new book tracing six centuries of Catholicism in China. The book is a systematic work resulting from years of research into the history of Catholicism in China. It brings together history of institutions, regional history and biographies of key figures in the development of Catholicism in China.

    SourcesAgenzia Fides

  31. 31
    Catholic Bishop’s New Book Calls on Nigerians to Rediscover Christ amid Hardship
    discussBishopsNew1h ago
    ACI Africa

    SourcesACI Africa

  32. 32
    How justice movements deal with legacies of abuse
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    U.S. Catholic

    SourcesU.S. Catholic

  33. 33
    Kard. Stefan Wyszyński leads 500,000 in Jasnogórskie Śluby Narodu
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago

    Kard. Stefan Wyszyński led 500,000 people in Jasnogórskie Śluby Narodu at Jasna Góra 70 years ago.

    Vatican News

    Kard. Stefan Wyszyński led 500,000 people in Jasnogórskie Śluby Narodu at Jasna Góra 70 years ago. The event was a promise to God, to defend life and family, and to fight against vices. Today, the question remains how many of these promises have been fulfilled.

    SourcesVatican News

  34. 34
    Upcoming racing events support good causes
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    Catholic Review

    SourcesCatholic Review

  35. 35
    Pope Leo appoints leader of Knights of Columbus to Vatican body
    discussVaticanNew2h ago
    Catholic News Agency

    SourcesCatholic News Agency

  36. 36
    Archdiocese of Johannesburg to Host First Marriage Anniversary Mass
    discussDiocesesNew2h ago
    The Southern Cross

    SourcesThe Southern Cross

  37. 37
    Human Rights Watch reports child recruitment in Colombia
    discussLife & FamilyNew3h ago

    Human Rights Watch reports that armed groups in Colombia are recruiting children.

    Vatican News

    Human Rights Watch reports that armed groups in Colombia are recruiting children. The organization draws a bleak conclusion about child soldiers in the country.

    SourcesVatican News

  38. 38
    Comboni Missionaries Celebrating 80 Years in Mozambique Challenged to Open New Frontiers of Evangelization
    discussBishopsNew2h ago
    ACI Africa

    SourcesACI Africa

  39. 39
    “Several Miracles” are attributed to Fr. Giussani, Founder of Communion and Liberation
    discussVaticanNew2h ago
    Rome Reports

    SourcesRome Reports

  40. 40
    Catholic priest’s new study Bible brings faith and science together for a doubting generation
    discussCultureNew3h ago
    The Catholic Sun

    SourcesThe Catholic Sun

  41. 41
    Catholic Review publishes home viewing roundup
    discussCultureNew1h ago
    Catholic ReviewPerspective

    The roundup includes capsule reviews of theatrical movies available for streaming. It also notes TV programming for the week of Sept. 6.

    SourcesCatholic Review

  42. 42
    Baltimore-area Colombians pray, mobilize aid after deadly earthquake
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    Catholic Review

    Baltimore-area Colombians pray and mobilize aid after a deadly earthquake. They fear for loved ones thousands of miles away.

    SourcesCatholic Review

  43. 43
    Starting Seven: August 25, 2026
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    The Pillar

    SourcesThe Pillar

  44. 44
    Fr. Isaac Vela leads iconography course
    discussEducationNew3h ago
    Suore Francescane Figlie dei Sacri Cuori di Gesù e Maria

    Fr. Isaac Vela led an iconography course at the Sisters' House in Caransebeș. The course was attended by consecrated persons and laypeople. The course aimed to deepen understanding of icon art.

    SourcesSuore Francescane Figlie dei Sacri Cuori di Gesù e Maria

  45. 45
    Christians in Holy Land fear ‘losing their homes and their livelihoods,’ according to papal agency
    discussVaticanNew3h ago
    Catholic News Agency

    SourcesCatholic News Agency

  46. 46
    Czech Church Choirs Festival held in Gârnic
    discussCultureNew3h ago
    Suore Francescane Figlie dei Sacri Cuori di Gesù e Maria

    The Czech Church Choirs Festival was held in Gârnic, Romania. The event was organized by the Democratic Union of Czechs in Romania. It aimed to preserve the religious and cultural heritage of the Czech communities in Banat.

    SourcesSuore Francescane Figlie dei Sacri Cuori di Gesù e Maria

  47. 47
    Franciscan Sisters mark 800 years since Saint Francis of Assisi's passing
    discussReligious OrdersNew4h ago
    Suore Francescane Figlie dei Sacri Cuori di Gesù e Maria

    The Franciscan Sisters in Caransebeș gathered in prayer and contemplation to celebrate the legacy of Saint Francis of Assisi. The event marked the 800th anniversary of his passing. The community honored his legacy.

    SourcesSuore Francescane Figlie dei Sacri Cuori di Gesù e Maria

  48. 48
    Duped by the Lord
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    The Pillar

    SourcesThe Pillar

  49. 49
    On Sacred Art (Part 1): Revealing the Invisible through the Visible
    discussCultureNew3h ago
    New Liturgical Movement

    SourcesNew Liturgical Movement

  50. 50
    Pope points out “vicious cycle” fueling global catastrophe
    discussVaticanNew4h ago
    Aleteia

    SourcesAleteia

  51. 51
    Do you know your pet’s patron saint?
    discussCultureNew4h ago
    Aleteia

    SourcesAleteia

  52. 52
    The missing piece of Sheen’s legacy in Rochester: His failure
    discussBishopsNew4h ago
    Aleteia

    SourcesAleteia

  53. 53
    Dom José Ionilton Lisboa de Oliveira writes on Psalm 137
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    CNBBPerspective

    He says that as believers in God, we are called to look after the poor. He cites Pope Leo, saying that God still has something to say to us through the poor.

    SourcesCNBB

  54. 54
    Reappointed Nigerian ambassador meets with Pope Leo
    discussVaticanNew4h ago
    Aleteia

    SourcesAleteia

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