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Monday, August 10, 2026 · Ordinary Time, Week 19 · Green · updated 1m · Español · Italiano

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Vatican News · Agenzia Fides · The Holy See · Konferencja Episkopatu Polski
  1. 01
    Vatican News reports on 'Troia e Roma' exhibit
    discussCultureNew 1h ago

    The 'Troia e Roma' exhibit at the Parco archeologico del Colosseo features over 300 artifacts.

    Vatican News

    The 'Troia e Roma' exhibit at the Parco archeologico del Colosseo features over 300 artifacts. The exhibit explores the history between Anatolia and Italy.

    SourcesVatican News

  2. 02
    Zimbabwe government tackles illegal mining
    discussCulture18h ago

    Zimbabwe's government has established a task force to address illegal mining.

    Agenzia Fides

    Zimbabwe's government has established a task force to address illegal mining. The task force aims to enforce laws and regulations related to mining permits, environmental protection, and public health. This effort is part of the country's Vision 2030 development plan.

    SourcesAgenzia Fides

  3. 03
    Angelus, 9 August 2026
    discussChurch & State1d ago
    The Holy See

    SourcesThe Holy See

  4. 04
    Pope appoints Piotr Pytlowany bishop of Karagandy
    discussBishopsNew 1m ago

    Pope accepts resignation of Adelio Dell'Oro as bishop of Karagandy.

    5 sourcesVatican NewsKonferencja Episkopatu PolskiNiedziela+2

    Pope accepts resignation of Adelio Dell'Oro as bishop of Karagandy. Piotr Pytlowany, a priest of the Archdiocese of Przemyśl, is appointed as the new bishop. Pytlowany currently serves as a pastor in Astana and spokesperson for the Central Asian Bishops' Conference.

    SourcesVatican NewsKonferencja Episkopatu PolskiNiedzielaTK KBSGość Niedzielny

  5. 05
    Seoul hosts Catholic Culture Fair
    discussCatholic Life23h ago

    The Catholic Culture Fair was held in Seoul on August 8 and 9.

    Agenzia Fides

    The Catholic Culture Fair was held in Seoul on August 8 and 9. The event featured 48 religious orders and congregations. It aimed to raise awareness of Catholicism in Korea.

    SourcesAgenzia Fides

  6. 06
    Mediterranean youth meet in southern Italy for peace
    discussCatholic LifeNew 1h ago

    Young people from across the Mediterranean gather in southern Italy for the eleventh edition of the 'Carta di Leuca'.

    3 sourcesVatican NewsDiocese of HallamTK KBS

    Young people from across the Mediterranean gather in southern Italy for the eleventh edition of the 'Carta di Leuca'. The initiative promotes dialogue and fraternity. It takes place from 10 to 14 August.

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of HallamTK KBS

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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 · ACI Africa
    1. Dominicans Celebrate Feast Day at Emaphethelweni Priory, KZN
    2. African Catholic Leaders Urge Systematic Formation of “digital missionaries” in Seminaries, Religious Institutes
    3. Honouring Women in SA and the Church
  2. America Angelus News · The Texas Catholic · Catholic News Agency
    1. C3 Conference draws on Pope Leo's tech encyclical
    2. Con rostro renovado, Santa Clara celebra en grande a su santa patrona
    3. Pope serves as head of state and Church
  3. Asia CBCP News · DOMRADIO.DE · LiCAS News
    1. New rector takes helm of Northern Luzon seminary
    2. CBCP head urges schools to become synodality labs
    3. Pope renews Bishop Mesiona's Vatican post
  4. Europe Církev.cz · Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales · ACI Stampa
    1. Vstaň a Choď holds spiritual renewal
    2. Bishop McKinney urges opposition to assisted suicide bill
    3. Bishop Grégoire Cador issues Mont-Saint-Michel canon law
  5. Oceania Archdiocese of Mount Hagen · Archdiocese of Port Moresby · Diocese of Kerema
    1. CIS Boram celebrates 30 years under St. Maximilian Maria Kolbe
    2. Sydney Archdiocese ordains 3 priests
    3. Purposeful Filmmaking Equips Young Catholics for Short Film Festival

Monday, August 10

55 stories · 8 corroborated
  1. 01
    Bishop Grégoire Cador issues Mont-Saint-Michel canon law
    discussReligious OrdersNew 1h ago

    Mont-Saint-Michel received its first canon law after 13 centuries.

    2 sourcesACI StampaTK KBS

    Mont-Saint-Michel received its first canon law after 13 centuries. Bishop Grégoire Cador issued the law on July 23. The abbey is a historic pilgrimage site.

    SourcesACI StampaTK KBS

  2. 02
    Apostolic Administrator Ramon Valdivia reflects on Ceuta crisis
    discussChurch & State2h ago

    The Apostolic Administrator of Ceuta reflects on the recent crisis and invites parishes to hold a prayer vigil.

    2 sourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

    The Apostolic Administrator of Ceuta reflects on the recent crisis and invites parishes to hold a prayer vigil. He hopes it will bring about a new cultural beginning. The vigil is in response to the humanitarian disaster in Ceuta.

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

  3. 03
    Pope serves as head of state and Church
    discussVaticanNew 1h ago

    EWTN News explains the Pope's dual roles.

    2 sourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register

    EWTN News explains the Pope's dual roles. The Holy Father leads the world's Catholics and a state. His roles impact day-to-day work.

    SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register

  4. 04
    Pope Leo XIV visits Uruguay, Argentina, Peru
    discussVatican2h ago

    Pope Leo XIV will visit 10 cities in Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru from November 6 to 17.

    4 sourcesVatican NewsThe Texas CatholicNewsbook+1

    Pope Leo XIV will visit 10 cities in Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru from November 6 to 17. The Pope previously served as a missionary and bishop in Peru. The visit is considered a historic event and a providential gift for the countries.

    SourcesVatican NewsThe Texas CatholicNewsbookVida Nueva

  5. 05
    Azione Cattolica di Fondi discusses Magnifica humanitas
    discussCatholic Life4h ago

    Azione Cattolica di Fondi hosts a discussion on Magnifica humanitas, a letter by Pope Leo XIV.

    2 sourcesDiocese of GaetaLiCAS News

    Azione Cattolica di Fondi hosts a discussion on Magnifica humanitas, a letter by Pope Leo XIV. The event is open to the public. It reflects on human custody in the age of Artificial Intelligence.

    SourcesDiocese of GaetaLiCAS News

  6. 06
    Diocese of Tournai holds mass for 262 victims
    discussDioceses4h ago

    A mass was held at Bois du Cazier in Marcinelle to commemorate the 262 victims of the 1956 catastrophe.

    2 sourcesDiocese of Tournai, DoornikCathoBel

    A mass was held at Bois du Cazier in Marcinelle to commemorate the 262 victims of the 1956 catastrophe. The event marked 70 years since the disaster. It was attended by a gathered assembly.

    SourcesDiocese of Tournai, DoornikCathoBel

  7. 07
    Lev XIV sends Cardinal Montenegro as legate to Praia a Mare
    discussVatican3h ago
    2 sourcesVatican NewsTK KBS

    SourcesVatican NewsTK KBS

  8. 08
    Pope renews Bishop Mesiona's Vatican post
    discussVaticanNew 35m ago

    Pope Leo XIV renews Bishop Socrates Mesiona's appointment to a Vatican dicastery post.

    2 sourcesCBCP NewsDOMRADIO.DE

    Pope Leo XIV renews Bishop Socrates Mesiona's appointment to a Vatican dicastery post. Two missio Aachen project partners are appointed as advisors to the Vatican's Ordensdikasterium.

    SourcesCBCP NewsDOMRADIO.DE

  9. 09
    New rector takes helm of Northern Luzon seminary
    discussEducationNew 52m ago
    CBCP News

    A new rector has taken charge of Northern Luzon's regional seminary. The seminary prepares future priests.

    SourcesCBCP News

  10. 10
    Vstaň a Choď holds spiritual renewal
    discussCatholic LifeNew 1h ago
    Církev.cz

    Vstaň a Choď hosts a spiritual renewal in Sedlištích u Frýdku-Mísku. The event includes a concert, pilgrimage, and lectures. It starts in a week.

    SourcesCírkev.cz

  11. 11
    C3 Conference draws on Pope Leo's tech encyclical
    discussCatholic LifeNew 1h ago
    Angelus News

    The C3 Conference theme 'Rooted' explores technology's human side. Speakers discuss tech as a work in progress. Inspiration from Pope Leo's encyclical.

    SourcesAngelus News

  12. 12
    Con rostro renovado, Santa Clara celebra en grande a su santa patrona
    discussCatholic LifeNew 1h ago
    The Texas Catholic

    SourcesThe Texas Catholic

  13. 13
    Bishop McKinney urges opposition to assisted suicide bill
    discussLife & FamilyNew 1h ago
    Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales

    Bishop Patrick McKinney wrote to the Diocese of Nottingham about the Terminally Ill Adults Bill. He asked Catholics to contact their MPs. The bill is set for a vote on September 11.

    SourcesCatholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales

  14. 14
    CBCP head urges schools to become synodality labs
    discussEducation2h ago
    CBCP News

    The head of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines urged Catholic schools to become 'laboratories of synodality'. This means giving young people opportunities to lead and be heard. The head made the statement on Monday.

    SourcesCBCP News

  15. 15
    Pope Lev XIV invites youth to learn from saints
    discussVatican2h ago
    Vatican News

    SourcesVatican News

  16. 16
    Pálfai Zoltán says goodbye as he is reassigned
    discussCatholic Life2h ago

    Pálfai Zoltán, a priest in Makó, is being reassigned to a new parish.

    Vatican News

    Pálfai Zoltán, a priest in Makó, is being reassigned to a new parish. This is a common occurrence in August. New priests are assigned to their first posts and other priests say goodbye to their current parishes.

    SourcesVatican News

  17. 17
    Pope appoints Cardinal Montenegro as envoy to Praia a Mare
    discussVatican2h ago

    Cardinal Francesco Montenegro will attend the 700-year anniversary of the 'Madonna della Grotta' statue.

    Vatican News

    Cardinal Francesco Montenegro will attend the 700-year anniversary of the 'Madonna della Grotta' statue. The event will take place at the Santa Maria della Grotta diocesan shrine. Cardinal Montenegro is the former Archbishop of Agrigento.

    SourcesVatican News

  18. 18
    August 10.08. 2026, Angelus and Rosary
    discussCatholic Life2h ago
    Vatican News

    SourcesVatican News

  19. 19
    The Bishop and the Romani Horse Trader Beatified by John Paul II
    discussBishops2h ago
    Rome Reports

    SourcesRome Reports

  20. 20
    Žďár basilica offers programs for children
    discussCatholic Life3h ago
    Církev.cz

    Basilica Nanebevzetí Panny Marie and sv. Mikuláše offers programs for children and parents. Programs include Příběhy na stěnách baziliky, Pevnost víry and Kostel u nás.

    SourcesCírkev.cz

  21. 21
    What Can I Do? Bringing Faith and Light to Others
    discussCatholic Life2h ago
    Word on Fire

    SourcesWord on Fire

  22. 22
    Holy Family Farm, Where Young Men ‘Get Dirt Under Their Nails’ and Foster Masculine Discipline
    discussLife & Family2h ago
    National Catholic Register

    SourcesNational Catholic Register

  23. 23
    2 apostles of Sacred Heart meet in Denver; thousands venerate St. Margaret Mary Alacoque relics
    discussDioceses3h ago
    The Catholic Sun

    SourcesThe Catholic Sun

  24. 24
    Zelensky denounces Russian raids on Kharkhiv, Odessa, Sumy
    discussChurch & StateNew 47m ago
    Vatican News

    SourcesVatican News

  25. 25
    Cardinal Bokalic welcomes Pope's visit to Argentina
    discussVatican2h ago
    Vatican News

    SourcesVatican News

  26. 26
    Pfarrer Bashar Fawadleh reports Siedlergewalt in Taybeh
    discussLife & FamilyNew 1h ago
    Vatican News

    SourcesVatican News

  27. 27
    Vatican ambassador calls for peace in Mozambique
    discussVatican3h ago

    Archbishop Luis-Miguel Muñoz Cárdaba urged citizens to reject violence and strengthen peace through dialogue, truth, and justice.

    Vatican News

    Archbishop Luis-Miguel Muñoz Cárdaba urged citizens to reject violence and strengthen peace through dialogue, truth, and justice. He spoke during a Mass in Metangula, concluding an 8-day pastoral visit to the Diocese of Lichinga. The Apostolic Nuncio addressed ongoing violence in parts of Mozambique, particularly in the northern province of Cabo Delgado.

    SourcesVatican News

  28. 28
    Jesuiten-Flüchtlingsdienst starts education project for 9,000 children
    discussEducation3h ago

    The Jesuiten-Flüchtlingsdienst (JRS) has launched a project to educate 9,000 children in Nigeria.

    Vatican News

    The Jesuiten-Flüchtlingsdienst (JRS) has launched a project to educate 9,000 children in Nigeria. The project is funded by the European Union and aims to help children affected by insecurity, displacement, and poverty. The project is a response to the ongoing crisis in the region.

    SourcesVatican News

  29. 29
    Pope Leo XIV issues Magnifica Humanitas
    discussVatican3h ago

    Pope Leo XIV's encyclical Magnifica Humanitas sparks interest.

    Vatican News

    Pope Leo XIV's encyclical Magnifica Humanitas sparks interest. It discusses human future in digital revolution era. Various experts comment on the text.

    SourcesVatican News

  30. 30
    Padre Maicon Malacarne reflects on São Lourenço
    discussCatholic Life2h ago

    Padre Maicon Malacarne writes about São Lourenço.

    Vatican NewsPerspective

    Padre Maicon Malacarne writes about São Lourenço. He says the greatest inheritance is what we sow, not what we accumulate. São Lourenço teaches that living is sowing and sowing is believing that life given with love is never lost.

    SourcesVatican News

  31. 31
    The Terrain of Neuroscience: Brain, Consciousness, and Identity (Part 1)
    discussCatholic Life3h ago
    Church Life Journal

    SourcesChurch Life Journal

  32. 32
    Jesuits discern together
    discussReligious Orders4h ago
    Jesuits Global

    Jesuits Global reports on discerning together. The article is titled 'Discerning together brings new hope'.

    SourcesJesuits Global

  33. 33
    Myanmar cardinal urges leaders to end violence, pursue dialogue
    discussBishops3h ago
    LiCAS News

    SourcesLiCAS News

  34. 34
    Pope Leon praises St Agata's fidelity to Christ
    discussVatican2h ago
    Vatican News

    SourcesVatican News

  35. 35
    Peru Bishops' President: Pope's visit brings grace, reconciliation
    discussBishopsNew 59m ago
    Vatican News

    SourcesVatican News

  36. 36
    Knock Parish marks Basilica's 50th anniversary with National Novena
    discussCatholic Life4h ago
    Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference

    The 2026 Knock National Novena begins on August 13. The theme is 'Sheltered in God's Love'. Thousands of pilgrims are expected to attend.

    SourcesIrish Catholic Bishops' Conference

  37. 37
    The Touch of God
    discussCatholic Life3h ago
    Franciscan Media

    SourcesFranciscan Media

  38. 38
    The social doctrine that defies easy labels
    discussVatican4h ago
    Aleteia

    SourcesAleteia

  39. 39
    Episcopul Iosif Păuleţ invites pilgrims to Cacica
    discussCatholic Life5h ago

    Episcopul Iosif Păuleţ invites pilgrims to Cacica for the feast of the Assumption of Mary.

    Vatican News

    Episcopul Iosif Păuleţ invites pilgrims to Cacica for the feast of the Assumption of Mary. Relics of Saint Francis will be brought to the sanctuary. The event marks 800 years since the death of Saint Francis.

    SourcesVatican News

  40. 40
    Pope Leo XIV attends 40th 'Geest van Assisi' anniversary
    discussVatican5h ago
    RKKerk.nl

    Pope Leo XIV will attend the 40th anniversary of the World Day of Prayer for Peace in Assisi. The event commemorates the initiative of Saint Pope John Paul II in 1986. The theme is 'Unarmed and Disarming Peace'.

    SourcesRKKerk.nl

  41. 41
    From Leo XIII to Leo XIV: 130 years of Catholic social teaching
    discussVatican4h ago
    Aleteia

    SourcesAleteia

  42. 42
    Barbie and Ken have more realistic body proportions
    discussCulture4h ago
    Gość Niedzielny

    Researchers found that modern Barbie and Ken dolls have more realistic body proportions compared to earlier versions. The study was published in PLOS One.

    SourcesGość Niedzielny

  43. 43
    Monjas indonesias ayudan a las familias migrantes a salir de la pobreza
    discussCatholic Life5h ago
    Global Sisters Report

    SourcesGlobal Sisters Report

  44. 44
    Meet Sr. Debra Sciano, new president of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious
    discussVatican5h ago
    Global Sisters Report

    SourcesGlobal Sisters Report

  45. 45
    El-Sayed: Champion of the professoriate
    discussCatholic Life5h ago
    National Catholic Reporter

    SourcesNational Catholic Reporter

  46. 46
    During summer lull, conservative bishops call for more Latin Mass, less synodality
    discussLiturgy5h ago
    National Catholic Reporter

    SourcesNational Catholic Reporter

  47. 47
    Court spares New York nuns — for now — from complying with assisted dying law
    discussChurch & State5h ago
    National Catholic Reporter

    SourcesNational Catholic Reporter

  48. 48
    Acli youth ask EU lawmakers to disarm words
    discussChurch & State5h ago
    ACI Stampa

    Acli youth sent a manifesto to 720 EU lawmakers, asking them to sign and respect it. The manifesto calls for responsible language in public discourse. It references Pope Francis and Pope Leo XIV's encyclical 'Magnifica Humanitas'.

    SourcesACI Stampa

  49. 49
    Jason Adkins elected president of National Association
    discussChurch & State5h ago
    The Texas Catholic

    Jason Adkins, executive director of Minnesota Catholic Conference, has been elected president of the National Association of State Catholic Conference Directors. He will serve until August 2028.

    SourcesThe Texas Catholic

  50. 50
    Cistercian monk Father Thomas Esposito writes debut novel
    discussReligious Orders5h ago
    The Texas Catholic

    Father Thomas Esposito, a Cistercian monk, has written a novel about a day in the life of a monk. The idea came to him on the Aventine Hill in Rome.

    SourcesThe Texas Catholic

  51. 51
    Benedictine nuns in Pennsylvania win civic award
    discussReligious Orders5h ago
    Global Sisters Report

    Benedictine nuns in Pennsylvania received a civic engagement award. The award honors their community work.

    SourcesGlobal Sisters Report

  52. 52
    CSM starts tomorrow with 3200 young people
    discussCatholic Life5h ago
    Církev.cz

    The Celostátní setkání mládeže (CSM) begins in Ostrava. 3200 young people will attend. The event includes spiritual, educational, and cultural programs.

    SourcesCírkev.cz

  53. 53
    AgenSIR reflects on St. Lawrence's night
    discussCatholic Life3h ago
    Agenzia SIRPerspective

    AgenSIR publishes a reflection on the night of San Lorenzo. The article discusses the Perseid meteor shower. It is a suggestive summer spectacle.

    SourcesAgenzia SIR

  54. 54
    Beyond echo chamber, Asian sisters bring mission stories to mainstream media
    discussCatholic Life5h ago
    LiCAS News

    SourcesLiCAS News

  55. 55
    Sydney Archdiocese ordains 3 priests
    discussDioceses6h ago
    The Catholic Weekly

    Three men from different countries were ordained as priests for the Sydney Archdiocese. They come from Poland, Vietnam, and Sydney. The ordination is a call to holiness.

    SourcesThe Catholic Weekly

Sunday, August 9

2 stories · 2 corroborated
  1. 01
    CIS Boram celebrates 30 years under St. Maximilian Maria Kolbe
    discussCatholic Life7h ago

    The Correctional Institution Service at Boram gathered to celebrate the Patron Feast of St. Maximilian Maria Kolbe.

    11 sourcesArchdiocese of Mount HagenArchdiocese of Port MoresbyDiocese of Kerema+3

    The Correctional Institution Service at Boram gathered to celebrate the Patron Feast of St. Maximilian Maria Kolbe. The celebration marked 30 years since the dedication of the CIS Wewak chapel and its services to St. Maximilian Kolbe as its patron. Fr. Lawrence Arokiaraj attended the celebration.

    SourcesArchdiocese of Mount HagenArchdiocese of Port MoresbyDiocese of KeremaDiocese of KimbeDiocese of LaeDiocese of Kavieng

  2. 02
    Youth of Dioceses of Montepulciano and Siena start Santiago pilgrimage
    discussDioceses7h ago

    The youth group of the Dioceses of Montepulciano and Siena has begun a pilgrimage on the Cammino di Santiago.

    2 sourcesDiocese of Montepulciano–Chiusi–PienzaDiocese of Siena–Colle di Val d’Elsa–Montalcino

    The youth group of the Dioceses of Montepulciano and Siena has begun a pilgrimage on the Cammino di Santiago. They flew to Madrid and then traveled to Sarria, Galizia, where they prepared for the pilgrimage. The pilgrimage is a 100km walk.

    SourcesDiocese of Montepulciano–Chiusi–PienzaDiocese of Siena–Colle di Val d’Elsa–Montalcino

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