Forças de Defesa de Israel identificam detidos por números no corpo. Tensões elevadas em Gaza e Síria.
SourcesVatican News
Wednesday, August 19, 2026 · Ordinary Time, Week 20 · Green · updated 20m · Español · Italiano · Português · Français · Polski
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Vatican News · Agenzia Fides · Archdiocese of Reims · L'Osservatore Romano- 01 discussChurch & StateNew5h ago
Forças de Defesa de Israel identificam detidos por números no corpo.
Vatican News
- 02 discussVatican8h ago
Pope Leo XIV will visit France from September 25 to 28, 2026.
2 sources·Agenzia FidesArchdiocese of Reims
Pope Leo XIV will visit France from September 25 to 28, 2026. Many faithful from the Archdiocese of Reims want to participate in the events. Tickets for the events have been quickly allocated.
- 03 discussCulture8h ago
At least 500 people have been hospitalized in Yangon with symptoms of cholera.
2 sources·3 reports·L'Osservatore RomanoVatican News
At least 500 people have been hospitalized in Yangon with symptoms of cholera. 149 rapid tests were positive, with 9 confirmed by the National Laboratory. The outbreak occurs in a country divided by over five years of war, with millions displaced.
- 04 discussCultureNew5h ago
The trial against Meta has begun in California.
Vatican News
The trial against Meta has begun in California. The prosecution alleges that the company designed its platforms to foster addictive behaviors in young people, exploiting them for profit and deceiving the public about the risks. The start of the trial has also had repercussions on Wall Street, where Meta's shares fell by 4.4 percent.
SourcesVatican News
- 05 discussChurch & State9h ago
Brian Mundubile, the main challenger to President Hakainde Hichilema, has rejected the Electoral Commission of Zambia's declaration of Hichilema's victory.
Agenzia Fides
Brian Mundubile, the main challenger to President Hakainde Hichilema, has rejected the Electoral Commission of Zambia's declaration of Hichilema's victory. Mundubile's party has documented irregularities relating to the security, transportation and handling of ballot papers. An analysis by The Africa Report has found discrepancies between votes recorded at polling stations and figures subsequently announced.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
- 06 discussEducation9h ago
Catholic schools in Rd Congo reopen despite Ebola threat.
L'Osservatore Romano
Catholic schools in Rd Congo reopen despite Ebola threat. The Ituri school network organizes to prevent students from losing a year.
SourcesL'Osservatore Romano
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Wednesday, August 19
58 stories · 8 corroborated- 01 discussBishopsNew53m ago
Archbishop García-Siller of San Antonio has laicized a priest for schism and disobedience to the Pope.
2 sources·Catholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register
Archbishop García-Siller of San Antonio has laicized a priest for schism and disobedience to the Pope. The priest leads the Mission of Divine Mercy. Catholics are prohibited from attending the priest's Masses.
- 02 discussLife & FamilyNew1h ago
US Catholic Bishops urge prayers against abortion by mail.
2 sources·Catholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register
US Catholic Bishops urge prayers against abortion by mail. Chemical abortions by mail are on the rise. Bishops call for dedicated time of prayer.
- 03 discussReligious FreedomNew3h ago
An appeals court upheld a block on immigration enforcement at some religious sites.
2 sources·National Catholic RegisterCatholic News Agency
An appeals court upheld a block on immigration enforcement at some religious sites. Dozens of religious groups brought similar lawsuits against the Department of Homeland Security.
- 04 discussEducationNew4h ago
Some Catholic schools are ending their 1:1 device programs due to concerns over heavy tech use.
5 sources·Catholic ReviewDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic Sun+2
Some Catholic schools are ending their 1:1 device programs due to concerns over heavy tech use. They are instead using shared computer carts. Students are reportedly learning and retaining more information.
SourcesCatholic ReviewDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic SunThe LeavenOSV News
- 05 discussCatholic LifeUpdated2h ago
Women who worked behind the scenes for Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen recall their labor.
3 sources·Catholic ReviewThe MonitorNational Catholic Reporter
Women who worked behind the scenes for Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen recall their labor. They opened thousands of letters, recorded donations, and helped transform his words into material support for missionaries and young churches. The women's work was largely unknown.
- 06 discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
Bernard is named Doctor of the Church.
2 sources·Diocese of Hà TinhArchdiocese of Huê
Bernard is named Doctor of the Church. He was born in 1090 and founded the Clairvaux monastery. He defended the Pope and the Church.
- 08 discussVatican6h ago
Pope Leo XIV has appointed 12 new consultors to the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development.
4 sources·Vatican NewsThe TabletThe Monitor+1
Pope Leo XIV has appointed 12 new consultors to the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development. Three of the appointees are US-based leaders with ties to the University of Notre Dame in Indiana. The appointments were announced on August 18.
- 10 discussLife & FamilyNew1h ago
Catholic News Agency
The Mexico Archdiocese has stated that abandoned or aborted babies must be buried and treated with dignity. The archdiocese noted that the bodies of deceased newborns and babies who die late in pregnancy are often abandoned in public places, hospitals, or among trash.
SourcesCatholic News Agency
- 13 discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
The Catholic Leader
St Bernard of Clairvaux is celebrated on his feast day. Pope Pius XII described him as 'Doctor Mellifluus'.
SourcesThe Catholic Leader
- 15 discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
The Catholic Spirit
Four leaders at Annunciation in Minneapolis help the community heal after a shooting during an all-school Mass. The shooting took the lives of two students and wounded others. The leaders aim to bring the parish and school into a ‘way of peace’.
SourcesThe Catholic Spirit
- 16 discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
The Catholic Spirit
Four leaders at Annunciation in Minneapolis help the community heal after a shooting during an all-school Mass. The shooting took the lives of two students and wounded others. The leaders aim to bring the parish and school into a ‘way of peace’.
SourcesThe Catholic Spirit
- 17 discussEducationNew1h ago
The Catholic Spirit
Annunciation School family moves forward in hope after a fire. The fire happened on Aug. 27, 2025.
SourcesThe Catholic Spirit
- 19 discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
The Catholic Spirit
Annunciation leaders encourage acts of service to mark one year since the fatal shooting during an all-school Mass. Minneapolis plans a community remembrance event.
SourcesThe Catholic Spirit
- 20 discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
The Catholic Spirit
Artist Mark Balma adds ribbons to Our Lady of Grace fresco. The ribbons are a tribute to Annunciation hope. The fresco is above the altar at Our Lady of Grace in Edina.
SourcesThe Catholic Spirit
- 23 discussBishopsNew2h ago
CNBB
The CNBB has launched a podcast series on Church Social Doctrine. The first episode features an interview with Dom Ricardo Hoepers, auxiliary bishop of Brasília and CNBB secretary-general. The series aims to deepen the CNBB's message for the 2026 elections.
SourcesCNBB
- 24 discussEducationNew2h ago
Catholic New York
Our Lady of Victory School student Chase Reid completed the Mount Vernon Police Youth Academy. Reid said the program taught him to think fast, stay calm, and make good decisions.
SourcesCatholic New York
- 25 discussChurch & StateNew2h ago
Catholic News Agency
The OAS council has approved a call for a foreign ministers’ meeting on the Nicaragua crackdown. The U.S. is calling for the meeting to take place before Sept. 1. The Ortega regime is set to codify policy reforms.
SourcesCatholic News Agency
- 26 discussDiocesesNew2h ago
CatholicPhilly
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez commissioned nine young adults as new missionary disciples after completing the Young Adult Missionary Discipleship Initiative. The program equips young Catholics to serve as missionary disciples throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
SourcesCatholicPhilly
- 28 discussEducationNew2h ago
Catholic Herald
A fire broke out at Saint Francis de Sales Seminary in St. Francis, causing significant damage to the front porch of Henni Hall. The fire began during construction work and was extinguished. No injuries were reported.
SourcesCatholic Herald
- 29 discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
The Catholic Spirit
Our Lady of Grace in Edina hosts an evening discussion with Annunciation parents. The discussion will focus on healing, grace, hope, and peace.
SourcesThe Catholic Spirit
- 31 discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
The Catholic Weekly
A Sydney organist has joined the Royal Academy of Music in London. The academy has produced famous musicians like Elton John and Annie Lennox.
SourcesThe Catholic Weekly
- 32 discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
The Catholic Spirit·Perspective
Annunciation’s pastor reflects on the past year. The pastor says the parish has felt God’s love. The parish has journeyed around the sun.
SourcesThe Catholic Spirit
- 33 discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
Catholic New York
A Manhattan teen found strength in the Holy Spirit during a retreat. The teen had been grieving. The retreat helped the teen turn loss into a calling to serve.
SourcesCatholic New York
- 34 discussEducationNew3h ago
Magyar Kurír
Magyar Kurír publishes the August 23, 2026 issue of Új Ember. The issue is available in churches and newsstands, and can be subscribed to through the editorial office.
SourcesMagyar Kurír
- 37 discussBishopsNew3h ago
Catholic News Agency
Bishop Flávio Giovenale led a procession in Brazil. In his homily, he held up Mary as the faithful disciple who served others. People are ‘thirsting for Christ’.
SourcesCatholic News Agency
- 38 discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
Missionari Servi della Santissima Trinità
Missionari Servi della Santissima Trinità host job survival sessions. The sessions will begin on Wednesday, September 30th.
- 39 discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
Desde la Fe
San Ezequiel Moreno faced a long and painful cancer illness with deep faith. Today, he is recognized as the patron saint of cancer patients. Many faithful people ask for his intercession in times of illness.
SourcesDesde la Fe
- 42 discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
The Catholic Register
Police chaplains provide human and spiritual support to police officers and their families. Two police officers died in the line of duty in Canada's two biggest cities.
SourcesThe Catholic Register
- 44 discussLife & FamilyNew5h ago
Catholic Review
Catholic Review publishes article on abortion. The article discusses the pain abortion inflicts on women. It shares stories of women who regret their abortions.
SourcesCatholic Review
- 45 discussLife & FamilyNew4h ago
National Catholic Reporter
Faith leaders and congregations in Ohio are responding to a humanitarian crisis. They are lining up families to care for Haitian kids left behind as ICE closes in. Faith leaders see this as a spiritual, moral and humanitarian crisis.
SourcesNational Catholic Reporter
- 46 discussBishopsNew4h ago
Religión Digital
Organizations express solidarity with Bishop Vicente Ferreira after his reflection on combating violence. He is the bishop of Livramento de Nossa Senhora.
SourcesReligión Digital
- 47 discussChurch & StateNew4h ago
Catholic Star Herald
The State Department has awarded $50 million to Catholic Relief Services as part of a $1.4 billion partnership with faith-based organizations. The funding is through the State Department’s Faith and Community Initiative. Other aid groups, including World Vision, will also receive funding.
SourcesCatholic Star Herald
- 50 discussEducationNew5h ago
Angelus News
Catholic schools are rethinking the use of technology in the classroom. Laptops have not raised test scores and can harm a child's well-being.
SourcesAngelus News
- 52 discussEducationNew5h ago
The Tablet
The Brooklyn, Queens Catholic High School Athletic Association has elected Sal Fischetti as its new president. Fischetti is the longtime athletic director of St. Francis Prep in Fresh Meadows. He succeeds Ray Nash, who served for 48 years.
SourcesThe Tablet
- 55 discussBishopsNew5h ago
ACI Digital
The archbishop of Cartagena, Colombia, visited La Guaira, Venezuela, after the city was devastated by earthquakes. He said he was deeply moved by the tragedy. He is the president of the Colombian Episcopal Conference.
SourcesACI Digital
- 58 discussChurch & StateNew5h ago
Agência Ecclesia
Cáritas Internacional says protecting humanitarian workers means protecting international humanitarian law. Over 1000 humanitarian workers were killed worldwide in the last three years.
SourcesAgência Ecclesia
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