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Thursday, August 6, 2026 · Ordinary Time, Week 18 · Green · updated 1m · Español · Italiano

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Vatican News · Niedziela · Agenzia Fides · Agência Ecclesia
  1. 01
    Pope León XIV celebrates Mass with youth in Assisi
    discussVaticanNew 1m ago

    Pope León XIV visited Assisi and celebrated Mass with young participants in the 'Go!

    2 sourcesVatican NewsNiedziela

    Pope León XIV visited Assisi and celebrated Mass with young participants in the 'Go! Franciscan Youth Meeting 2026!'. He invited them to follow Christ and build a 'civilization of love'. The Pope encouraged the youth to serve life in tragic scenarios of death.

    SourcesVatican NewsNiedziela

  2. 02
    Pontifical Mission Societies aid displaced Lebanese families
    discussCatholic Life20h ago

    Six years after the Beirut port explosion, the Pontifical Mission Societies continue to respond to the emergency facing newly displaced families in Lebanon.

    Agenzia Fides

    Six years after the Beirut port explosion, the Pontifical Mission Societies continue to respond to the emergency facing newly displaced families in Lebanon. Hundreds of thousands of people were displaced and homes were destroyed. Many families remain dependent on humanitarian assistance.

    SourcesAgenzia Fides

  3. 03
    Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass in Assisi
    discussVaticanNew 1h ago

    Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass with participants of the 'Go!

    2 sourcesVatican NewsAgência Ecclesia

    Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass with participants of the 'Go! Franciscan Youth Meeting 2026' in Santa Maria degli Angeli, Assisi. He encouraged the youth to engage in dialogue and combat injustice. The event was part of a pastoral visit to Assisi.

    SourcesVatican NewsAgência Ecclesia

  4. 04
    CELAM, CLAR, Caritas launch 'Care Unites Us' campaign
    discussBishops20h ago

    The Latin American and Caribbean Network for the Culture of Care launched a continental campaign to promote a culture of care.

    Agenzia Fides

    The Latin American and Caribbean Network for the Culture of Care launched a continental campaign to promote a culture of care. The campaign aims to strengthen prevention, protection, and accompaniment within ecclesial communities. It was presented during a webinar with representatives from various countries.

    SourcesAgenzia Fides

  5. 05
    Pope Leo XIV urges youth to build civilization of love
    discussVaticanNew 1h ago
    Vatican News

    SourcesVatican News

  6. 06
    Gangs kill 20 in Gressier, Haiti
    discussChurch & State21h ago

    At least 20 people were killed by criminal gangs in Gressier, near Port-au-Prince.

    Agenzia Fides

    At least 20 people were killed by criminal gangs in Gressier, near Port-au-Prince. The gangs, including 'Viv Ansanm', attacked and burned victims. Authorities are criticized for inaction.

    SourcesAgenzia Fides

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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 · The Southern Cross
    1. “Use abilities that God has given you”: Vatican Official Cautions Against Replacing Human Creativity with AI
    2. New Vocation Guide Launched to Help Foster Vocations
    3. Catholic Experts at SIGNIS Congress Call for Shared Responsibility to Protect Children from Digital Threats
  2. America Franciscan Media · Global Sisters Report · National Catholic Reporter
    1. Let the Grievance Go
    2. German nun's legacy continues transforming the lives of disabled Indonesians
    3. Missionary roles reverse as Bangladeshi nun cares for elderly Catholic sisters in Italy
  3. Asia LiCAS News
    1. ‘Look, My Lady!’: New book celebrates transformative power of Catholic women in Thailand
    2. Asian faith leaders urge moral resistance to fossil fuel expansion
    3. WYD Seoul 2027 seeks global Catholic media network at SIGNIS congress in Rwanda
  4. Europe Církev.cz · Vatican News · TK KBS
    1. Bishop Vlastimil Kročil appoints Zdenek Mareš
    2. Pope Leo XIV visits Assisi
    3. Church celebrates Transfiguration
  5. Oceania Catholic Outlook · The Southern Cross · The Catholic Weekly
    1. Making a Difference: The insanity of possessing nuclear weapons
    2. Saints and sinners aren’t made overnight
    3. Bishop Vincent Long mourns Fr Eugene Stockton's death

Thursday, August 6

28 stories · 8 corroborated
  1. 01
    Pope Leo XIV visits Assisi
    discussVaticanNew 56m ago

    Pope Leo XIV arrived in Assisi, where he was greeted by local authorities and the bishop of the Diocese of Assisi–Nocera Umbra–Gualdo Tadino.

    3 sourcesVatican NewsTK KBSRome Reports

    Pope Leo XIV arrived in Assisi, where he was greeted by local authorities and the bishop of the Diocese of Assisi–Nocera Umbra–Gualdo Tadino. The Pope spent time with the faithful. Fr. Marco Vianelli welcomed the Pope to the city.

    SourcesVatican NewsTK KBSRome Reports

  2. 02
    Church celebrates Transfiguration
    discussLiturgy3h ago

    The Church commemorates the Transfiguration of Jesus.

    2 sourcesAngelus NewsArchdiocese of Madre di Dio a Mosca

    The Church commemorates the Transfiguration of Jesus. Jesus revealed his divinity to three disciples through a miraculous light. The feast is celebrated on August 6.

    SourcesAngelus NewsArchdiocese of Madre di Dio a Mosca

  3. 03
    Leon XIV meets youth in Asyżu
    discussVaticanNew 1h ago

    Leon XIV spoke to youth in Asyżu about rebuilding the Church.

    2 sourcesVatican NewsNiedziela

    Leon XIV spoke to youth in Asyżu about rebuilding the Church. He emphasized that every believer has a role in this process. The Pope also discussed reconciliation and evangelical radicalism.

    SourcesVatican NewsNiedziela

  4. 04
    Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass in Assisi
    discussVatican2h ago

    Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass at the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli in Assisi for the 'Go!

    2 sourcesThe Holy SeeVatican News

    Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass at the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli in Assisi for the 'Go! Franciscan Youth Meeting'. The Pope reflected on the Feast of the Transfiguration. The event took place on August 6, 2026.

    SourcesThe Holy SeeVatican News

  5. 05
    Iran and Oman reach agreement on Hormuz Strait
    discussChurch & StateNew 1h ago

    Iran and Oman have reached a preliminary agreement on the Hormuz Strait, excluding the US.

    2 sourcesVatican NewsFamiglia Cristiana

    Iran and Oman have reached a preliminary agreement on the Hormuz Strait, excluding the US. The agreement includes a 60-day ceasefire and the resumption of negotiations with Washington. The deal aims to regulate maritime traffic for merchant and oil ships.

    SourcesVatican NewsFamiglia Cristiana

  6. 06
    Catholic Church celebrates Transfiguration
    discussLiturgyNew 56m ago

    The Catholic Church celebrates the Feast of the Transfiguration on August 6th.

    5 sourcesDiocese of Port of SpainArchdiocese of Naxos, Andros, Tinos, MykonosVatican News+2

    The Catholic Church celebrates the Feast of the Transfiguration on August 6th. The feast commemorates the revelation of Jesus' divinity on a high mountain. It is a reminder of Jesus' glory and an encouragement to await heavenly glory.

    SourcesDiocese of Port of SpainArchdiocese of Naxos, Andros, Tinos, MykonosVatican NewsTK KBSCatholic World Report

  7. 07
    Pope Leo XIV meets young people in Assisi
    discussVaticanNew 31m ago

    Pope Leo XIV met with over 2,000 young people in Assisi, Italy, as part of the 'GO!

    11 sourcesThe Holy SeeVatican News

    Pope Leo XIV met with over 2,000 young people in Assisi, Italy, as part of the 'GO! Franciscan Youth Meeting 2026'. He answered questions and encouraged them to be 'artisans of peace' and to build a 'civilization of love'. The meeting was part of the Pope's pastoral visit to Assisi, marking the 800th anniversary of Saint Francis' death.

    SourcesThe Holy SeeVatican News

  8. 08
    Pope Leo XIV meets young people in Assisi
    discussVaticanNew 8m ago

    Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass with young people in Assisi, urging them to become new saints.

    4 sourcesVatican News

    Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass with young people in Assisi, urging them to become new saints. He called on them to abandon a culture of power and build a civilization of love. The Pope spoke at the 'Go! Franciscan Youth Meeting 2026' event.

    SourcesVatican News

  9. 09
    Bishop Vlastimil Kročil appoints Zdenek Mareš
    discussDiocesesNew 37m ago
    Církev.cz

    Bishop Vlastimil Kročil appointed Zdenek Mareš as a chaplain of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV. The appointment was made during a ceremony in the České Budějovice cathedral. The ceremony was part of a celebration in honor of St. Auracián.

    SourcesCírkev.cz

  10. 10
    ‘It is good for us to be here’: A reflection on the transfiguration of Jesus
    discussCatholic LifeNew 40m ago
    OSV News

    SourcesOSV News

  11. 11
    19ª domenica T. O. – Anno A (9.8.2026) TF
    discussCatholic LifeNew 1h ago
    Missionari Comboniani del Cuore di Gesù

    SourcesMissionari Comboniani del Cuore di Gesù

  12. 12
    Mary who will welcome Pope Leo might have her most interesting title
    discussVaticanNew 1h ago
    Aleteia

    SourcesAleteia

  13. 13
    19ª domenica T. O. – Anno A (9.8.2026) GT
    discussCatholic LifeNew 1h ago
    Missionari Comboniani del Cuore di Gesù

    SourcesMissionari Comboniani del Cuore di Gesù

  14. 14
    Solidarietà alle famiglie di Spin Time
    discussCatholic LifeNew 1h ago
    Missionari Comboniani del Cuore di Gesù

    SourcesMissionari Comboniani del Cuore di Gesù

  15. 15
    Let the Grievance Go
    discussCatholic LifeNew 1h ago
    Franciscan Media

    SourcesFranciscan Media

  16. 16
    ‘Look, My Lady!’: New book celebrates transformative power of Catholic women in Thailand
    discussCultureNew 1h ago
    LiCAS News

    SourcesLiCAS News

  17. 17
    Pope Leo XIV to visit Argentina
    discussVatican2h ago

    Pope Leo XIV's visit to Peru, Uruguay, and Argentina is confirmed for November.

    Vatican News

    Pope Leo XIV's visit to Peru, Uruguay, and Argentina is confirmed for November. Cardinal Angel Rossi comments on the visit.

    SourcesVatican News

  18. 18
    “Use abilities that God has given you”: Vatican Official Cautions Against Replacing Human Creativity with AI
    discussVatican2h ago
    ACI Africa

    SourcesACI Africa

  19. 19
    Vatican News marks Hiroshima bombing anniversary
    discussCulture2h ago

    Vatican News recalls the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, warning of nuclear threats.

    Vatican News

    Vatican News recalls the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, warning of nuclear threats. The New START deadline and AI in military systems pose obstacles to peace. Researcher Matteo Taucci highlights Hibakusha testimonies.

    SourcesVatican News

  20. 20
    German nun's legacy continues transforming the lives of disabled Indonesians
    discussCatholic Life2h ago
    Global Sisters Report

    SourcesGlobal Sisters Report

  21. 21
    Missionary roles reverse as Bangladeshi nun cares for elderly Catholic sisters in Italy
    discussCatholic Life2h ago
    Global Sisters Report

    SourcesGlobal Sisters Report

  22. 22
    Lawsuit seeks fossil fuel-free 401(k) plan on religious grounds
    discussCatholic Life2h ago
    National Catholic Reporter

    SourcesNational Catholic Reporter

  23. 23
    The pope's words moved a Republican to challenge South Dakota's death penalty. The state is not ready.
    discussVatican2h ago
    National Catholic Reporter

    SourcesNational Catholic Reporter

  24. 24
    2 years after leaving religious life: Reflections on grace, marriage and clericalism
    discussReligious Orders2h ago
    National Catholic Reporter

    SourcesNational Catholic Reporter

  25. 25
    The quiet revolution at the Vatican
    discussVatican2h ago
    National Catholic Reporter

    SourcesNational Catholic Reporter

  26. 26
    Japanese bishops mark Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings
    discussBishops3h ago

    Japanese bishops invite reflection on the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

    Vatican News

    Japanese bishops invite reflection on the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Cardinal Isao Tarcisio Kikuchi calls for peace. The bishops remember the victims and environmental disasters caused by the bombings.

    SourcesVatican News

  27. 27
    Pope Leo XIV issues Magnifica humanitas
    discussVatican3h ago

    Pope Leo XIV's encyclical Magnifica humanitas emphasizes human dignity.

    Vatican News

    Pope Leo XIV's encyclical Magnifica humanitas emphasizes human dignity. It focuses on human personality and encourages hope for the future. The document discusses the role of humans in the era of artificial intelligence.

    SourcesVatican News

  28. 28
    Vatican News publishes reflection on Santíssimo Salvador
    discussVatican2h ago

    Vatican News has published a reflection on the Santíssimo Salvador.

    Vatican NewsPerspective

    Vatican News has published a reflection on the Santíssimo Salvador. The article discusses the importance of faith and hope. It references the Vatican II Council.

    SourcesVatican News

Wednesday, August 5

29 stories · 3 corroborated
  1. 01
    Parish of Teis honors patron
    discussCatholic Life4h ago

    The Parish of Nuestra Señora de las Nieves in Teis celebrated its patron saint's day.

    2 sourcesDiocese of Tui-VigoDiocese of Sisak

    The Parish of Nuestra Señora de las Nieves in Teis celebrated its patron saint's day. The Diocese of Tui-Vigo and Diocese of Sisak reported on similar celebrations.

    SourcesDiocese of Tui-VigoDiocese of Sisak

  2. 02
    Making a Difference: The insanity of possessing nuclear weapons
    discussChurch & State7h ago
    3 sourcesCatholic OutlookThe Southern Cross

    SourcesCatholic OutlookThe Southern Cross

  3. 03
    SIGNIS Africa elects new board with majority women
    discussCatholic Life12h ago

    SIGNIS Africa has a new board of directors with a majority of women for the first time since 2001.

    2 sourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

    SIGNIS Africa has a new board of directors with a majority of women for the first time since 2001. Fr Fidele Mutabazi was elected President. The election took place in Kigali, Rwanda.

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

  4. 04
    Hearers of the Word: The Liturgy
    discussLiturgy4h ago
    The Irish Catholic

    SourcesThe Irish Catholic

  5. 05
    Irish Dominican Order’s ‘miraculous’ revival is also down to ‘great men’ – historian
    discussReligious Orders3h ago
    The Irish Catholic

    SourcesThe Irish Catholic

  6. 06
    Baroness O’Loan recalls murdered priest and asks for Holy See review of Catholic Church in China
    discussVatican3h ago
    The Irish Catholic

    SourcesThe Irish Catholic

  7. 07
    Cork procession centenary and St Carlo shrine feature on Nationwide
    discussBishops4h ago
    The Irish Catholic

    SourcesThe Irish Catholic

  8. 08
    Jubilees in Down and Connor: two priests thanked for saying ‘yes’ to God’s call
    discussBishops4h ago
    The Irish Catholic

    SourcesThe Irish Catholic

  9. 09
    Knock offers more than healing and miracles – rector
    discussBishops4h ago
    The Irish Catholic

    SourcesThe Irish Catholic

  10. 10
    Catholic Historical Society conference to reflect on Ireland’s places of worship
    discussBishops4h ago
    The Irish Catholic

    SourcesThe Irish Catholic

  11. 11
    Dublin Eucharistic procession to invite Catholics to ‘come home’
    discussLiturgy4h ago
    The Irish Catholic

    SourcesThe Irish Catholic

  12. 12
    Govt has forgotten their own words, say Priests Against Genocide
    discussChurch & State4h ago
    The Irish Catholic

    SourcesThe Irish Catholic

  13. 13
    New Dominican theology course for laity aims to help ‘re-evangelise Ireland’
    discussReligious Orders4h ago
    The Irish Catholic

    SourcesThe Irish Catholic

  14. 14
    Priest pays tribute to Comedian father and his faith
    discussDioceses4h ago
    The Irish Catholic

    SourcesThe Irish Catholic

  15. 15
    Questions of Faith: Should a priest do a Mass intention ‘for the people of the parish’ when there are more specific intentions waiting?
    discussDioceses4h ago
    The Irish Catholic

    SourcesThe Irish Catholic

  16. 16
    The road home: why Christians should read The Odyssey
    discussCulture4h ago
    The Irish Catholic

    SourcesThe Irish Catholic

  17. 17
    What love teaches us about God
    discussLife & Family4h ago
    The Irish Catholic

    SourcesThe Irish Catholic

  18. 18
    The coarsening of public debate and the rise of bad language
    discussCulture4h ago
    The Irish Catholic

    SourcesThe Irish Catholic

  19. 19
    Upbeat teen camaraderie at ‘Chemo Camp’
    discussCulture4h ago
    The Irish Catholic

    SourcesThe Irish Catholic

  20. 20
    Taking off the rose-coloured glasses
    discussDioceses4h ago
    The Irish Catholic

    SourcesThe Irish Catholic

  21. 21
    Pope names Peter Suphot Roeksujarit Bishop of Chiang Mai
    discussBishops5h ago
    Congregazione del Sacro Cuore di Gesù di Bétharram

    Pope Leone XIV has appointed Mons. Peter Suphot Roeksujarit as the fifth Bishop of Chiang Mai. The episcopal ordination took place. The theme of the episcopal consecration is 'L’amore unisca ogni cuore e ci faccia scoprire il vero amore nel Sacro Cuore di Nostro Signore Gesù Cristo'.

    SourcesCongregazione del Sacro Cuore di Gesù di Bétharram

  22. 22
    New Vocation Guide Launched to Help Foster Vocations
    discussCatholic Life5h ago
    The Southern Cross

    SourcesThe Southern Cross

  23. 23
    Pope Leo XIV issues enciclica Magnifica humanitas
    discussVatican6h ago
    Chierici Regolari Poveri della Madre di Dio delle Scuole Pie

    Pope Leo XIV's enciclica Magnifica humanitas addresses res novae. The Provincia Italiana dei Padri Scolopi reflects on the document.

    SourcesChierici Regolari Poveri della Madre di Dio delle Scuole Pie

  24. 24
    Unexpected Resonances: Mozi and the Encyclical ‘Fratelli Tutti’
    discussVatican5h ago
    La Civiltà Cattolica

    SourcesLa Civiltà Cattolica

  25. 25
    Notre Dame report proposes 12 seminary reforms
    discussEducation7h ago
    The Catholic Spirit

    The University of Notre Dame released a report with 12 recommendations to improve seminarian formation. The report focuses on using psychological services and addressing special needs. It also supports chastity and celibacy.

    SourcesThe Catholic Spirit

  26. 26
    Marks of Respect Vary by Culture
    discussVatican5h ago
    Franciscan Media

    SourcesFranciscan Media

  27. 27
    The spiritual vacuum facing Generation Z
    discussCatholic Life6h ago
    The Catholic Thing

    SourcesThe Catholic Thing

  28. 28
    The Transfiguration: Why Christ Gave His Disciples Beauty
    discussReligious Freedom6h ago
    The Catholic Thing

    SourcesThe Catholic Thing

  29. 29
    Saints and sinners aren’t made overnight
    discussCatholic Life8h ago
    The Catholic Weekly

    SourcesThe Catholic Weekly

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