Jordan begins preparations for the 2000th anniversary of Jesus' baptism. Civil and religious leaders are working together for the landmark event. Preparations include various projects such as a museum and a village for pilgrims.
Monday, August 10, 2026 · Ordinary Time, Week 19 · Green · updated 1m · Español · Italiano
What is happening in the Church today?
From the Holy See
Vatican News · Diocese of Hallam · Agenzia Fides- 01 discussCatholic LifeNew 1h ago
Jordan begins preparations for the 2000th anniversary of Jesus' baptism.
2 sources·Vatican NewsDiocese of Hallam
- 02 discussBishops3h ago
The Holy Father has accepted Bishop Adelio Dell'Oro's resignation and appointed Msgr. Piotr Pytlowany as bishop of Karaganda, Kazakhstan.
Agenzia Fides
The Holy Father has accepted Bishop Adelio Dell'Oro's resignation and appointed Msgr. Piotr Pytlowany as bishop of Karaganda, Kazakhstan. Pytlowany was previously a priest fidei donum of the archdiocese of Przemyśl, Poland. He has served in various roles in Kazakhstan.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
- 03 discussBishops3h ago
Archbishop Budi Kleden, SVD, sees Catholics' minority status in Asia as an opportunity for humble witness.
2 sources·Vatican NewsDiocese of Hallam
Archbishop Budi Kleden, SVD, sees Catholics' minority status in Asia as an opportunity for humble witness. He discusses new ways of witnessing to the Gospel. The Church's particular graces are highlighted in this context.
- 04 discussReligious Orders3h ago
The Missionaries of Mary Queen of Heaven, a religious community of nuns, have rescued and rehabilitated hundreds of women and girls who survived sex trafficking and abuse.
Agenzia Fides
The Missionaries of Mary Queen of Heaven, a religious community of nuns, have rescued and rehabilitated hundreds of women and girls who survived sex trafficking and abuse. They provide a safe home, care, and educational assistance to survivors. The community was founded in 1996 in the Archdiocese of Cebu.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
- 05 discussCatholic Life2h ago
Padre Cornélio Raul Pedro, Vice-Pároco of São Pedro Parish, encourages believers to strengthen trust in God.
Vatican News
Padre Cornélio Raul Pedro, Vice-Pároco of São Pedro Parish, encourages believers to strengthen trust in God. He urges them to not abandon prayer despite life's sufferings and difficulties.
SourcesVatican News
- 06 discussVatican3h ago
Monsignor Edgard Rimaycuna, Pope Leo XIV's secretary, celebrated Mass in Chiclayo.
Agenzia Fides
Monsignor Edgard Rimaycuna, Pope Leo XIV's secretary, celebrated Mass in Chiclayo. He conveyed the Pope's blessing and urged prayers for the Pope's health and upcoming visit. The Diocese of Chiclayo is significant to the Pope, who served as its bishop from 2015 to 2023.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
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.
- Africa ACI Africa · The Southern Cross
- America National Catholic Register · Catholic Review · National Catholic Reporter
- Asia Matters India · CBCP News · DOMRADIO.DE
- Europe Alfa y Omega · ACI Prensa · Diocese of Saint-Flour
- Oceania Archdiocese of Mount Hagen · Archdiocese of Port Moresby · Diocese of Kerema
Monday, August 10
54 stories · 11 corroborated- 01 discussVatican2h ago
Mons. Edgard Iván Rimaycuna Inga, the Pope's personal secretary, conveyed the Pope's greeting during a Mass in Chiclayo.
2 sources·Alfa y OmegaACI Prensa
Mons. Edgard Iván Rimaycuna Inga, the Pope's personal secretary, conveyed the Pope's greeting during a Mass in Chiclayo. The Pope is expected to visit Chiclayo in November. The secretary reported the Pope's eagerness to return to the Peruvian diocese.
SourcesAlfa y OmegaACI Prensa
- 02 discussBishopsNew 1h ago
The bishops of France invite all parishes to pray for Pope Leo XIV's upcoming visit to France.
3 sources·Diocese of Saint-FlourCatholic Star HeraldLa Croix
The bishops of France invite all parishes to pray for Pope Leo XIV's upcoming visit to France. The Pope will visit Paris, Lourdes, and Metz from September 25-28. He will also meet with victims of clerical sexual abuse.
- 03 discussBishopsNew 1h ago
Pope accepts resignation of Adelio Dell'Oro, names Piotr Pytlowany as new bishop of Karagandy.
6 sources·Vatican NewsKonferencja Episkopatu PolskiDiocese of Przemyśl+3
Pope accepts resignation of Adelio Dell'Oro, names Piotr Pytlowany as new bishop of Karagandy. Pytlowany is a priest of the Archdiocese of Przemyśl. He was previously pastor of the cathedral in Astana and spokesperson for the Central Asian Bishops' Conference.
SourcesVatican NewsKonferencja Episkopatu PolskiDiocese of PrzemyślNiedzielaTK KBSGość Niedzielny
- 04 discussCatholic LifeNew 36m ago
Pilgrims from Northern Colorado gathered for prayer and veneration.
4 sources·Diocese of Fort Wayne-South BendCatholic ReviewThe Catholic Sun+1
Pilgrims from Northern Colorado gathered for prayer and veneration. St. Margaret Mary Alacoque's relics were displayed. Thousands attended the event in Denver.
SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendCatholic ReviewThe Catholic SunOSV News
- 05 discussReligious Orders3h ago
Mont-Saint-Michel, a famous French pilgrimage site, has received its first canonical statutes.
3 sources·Církev.czACI StampaTK KBS
Mont-Saint-Michel, a famous French pilgrimage site, has received its first canonical statutes. The new document defines the sanctuary's mission and functioning. Bishop Grégoire Cador of Coutances and Avranches promulgated the statutes on July 23 during a traditional pilgrimage in Gréves.
SourcesCírkev.czACI StampaTK KBS
- 06 discussCatholic Life5h ago
Young people from across the Mediterranean gather in southern Italy for the eleventh edition of the 'Carta di Leuca'.
3 sources·Vatican 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.
- 08 discussReligious Orders3h ago
Bishop Edinson Farfán Córdova of the Diocese of Chiclayo, Peru, announced the start of the beatification and canonization process for American missionary priest Juan Tomis Stack.
2 sources·TK KBSCatholic Star Herald
Bishop Edinson Farfán Córdova of the Diocese of Chiclayo, Peru, announced the start of the beatification and canonization process for American missionary priest Juan Tomis Stack. Tomis dedicated over 20 years to northern Peru. The process will begin in the coming months.
SourcesTK KBSCatholic Star Herald
- 09 discussVatican5h ago
EWTN News explains the Pope's roles as head of state and head of the Church.
3 sources·Catholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report
EWTN News explains the Pope's roles as head of state and head of the Church. The Holy Father's two roles impact his day-to-day work as the visible leader of the world's Catholics.
SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report
- 10 discussChurch & State6h ago
The Apostolic Administrator of Ceuta reflects on the recent crisis and invites parishes to hold a prayer vigil.
2 sources·Vatican 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.
- 11 discussLife & FamilyNew 39m ago
The last Christian village in Palestine, Taybeh, is experiencing daily attacks and land seizures by Israeli settlers.
3 sources·Vatican NewsAgência EcclesiaReligión Digital
The last Christian village in Palestine, Taybeh, is experiencing daily attacks and land seizures by Israeli settlers. Father Bashar Fawadleh, the Latin parish priest, calls for international action to protect the villagers and preserve the Christian presence. The villagers fear they may be forced to abandon their land.
- 19 discussCatholic Life2h ago
CNBB
Antonio Geraldo de Aguiar, former CNBB advisor, passed away. He contributed to the formation of the Catholic laity and participated in the creation of the National Center of Faith and Politics. He also helped develop the document 'Cristãos Leigos e Leigas na Igreja e na Sociedade: Sal da Terra e Luz do Mundo'.
SourcesCNBB
- 20 discussCulture2h ago
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Colombia, causing injuries and damage in several cities.
Vatican News
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Colombia, causing injuries and damage in several cities. The epicenter was in San José del Palmar. Emergency mechanisms have been activated to evaluate the damage.
SourcesVatican News
- 25 discussDioceses3h ago
The Diocese of Viana and the provincial government of Icolo and Bengo met to discuss preparations for the annual pilgrimage to the Mãe Muxima Sanctuary.
Vatican News
The Diocese of Viana and the provincial government of Icolo and Bengo met to discuss preparations for the annual pilgrimage to the Mãe Muxima Sanctuary. The diocese is preparing places to receive pilgrims.
SourcesVatican News
- 26 discussReligious Orders3h ago
Dottrinari
Fratel Shashikant Lakra made his first religious profession on August 6, 2026. The ceremony took place at the Istituto della Società dei Padri della Dottrina Cristiana in Jharkhand. He publicly professed the counsels of his order.
SourcesDottrinari
- 27 discussBishops3h ago
Bishops, civil authorities, and thousands of faithful paid tribute to Cardinal Emérito of Xai-Xai.
Vatican News
Bishops, civil authorities, and thousands of faithful paid tribute to Cardinal Emérito of Xai-Xai. He served the poor, sick, migrants, and communities, and committed to peace and reconciliation.
SourcesVatican News
- 30 discussChurch & State3h ago
350 humanitarian workers were killed in 2025.
Vatican News
350 humanitarian workers were killed in 2025. Conflicts in Gaza and Sudan caused most deaths. Other countries with high numbers include Burkina Faso and Ukraine.
SourcesVatican News
- 31 discussDioceses3h ago
The Archdiocese of Lusaka confirms candlelight prayers for peace on the eve of the vote.
Agenzia Fides
The Archdiocese of Lusaka confirms candlelight prayers for peace on the eve of the vote. The event is part of the Novena of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Archdiocese stresses that the prayers have no political connotation.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
- 35 discussLife & Family3h ago
UNICEF sounds alarm on Ebola outbreak in RD Congo.
Vatican News
UNICEF sounds alarm on Ebola outbreak in RD Congo. 743 cases confirmed among children, causing a 40% drop in vaccinations and healthcare.
SourcesVatican News
- 36 discussReligious Orders3h ago
Suore di Maria
The Dominican Sisters of Mary published a post titled 'Tell Me Again, Lord!'. The post is available on their website.
SourcesSuore di Maria
- 37 discussVatican3h ago
Vatican News discusses the effect of artificial intelligence on work.
Vatican News
Vatican News discusses the effect of artificial intelligence on work. Augusto Cocorullo writes about the future of work in the era of AI.
SourcesVatican News
- 45 discussCulture4h 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
- 46 discussCatholic Life2h ago
Padre Arnaldo Rodrigues, rector of Igreja do Sagrado Coração de Jesus, talks about the Church's use of algorithms.
Vatican News·Perspective
Padre Arnaldo Rodrigues, rector of Igreja do Sagrado Coração de Jesus, talks about the Church's use of algorithms. He is also a press advisor to the CNBB.
SourcesVatican News
- 47 discussCatholic Life5h 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
- 48 discussLife & Family5h 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.
- 51 discussCatholic Life5h 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
- 52 discussVatican5h 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
- 53 discussCulture3h ago
Catholic Review·Perspective
Catholic Review criticizes 'Super Troopers 3' for its humor and dialogue. The movie is an ensemble comedy.
SourcesCatholic Review
Nothing on this page matches that. Every day on record →
Know a story, or a publisher, we have missed?
The wire reads its registry every few minutes and still cannot see your diocese's own bulletin. Send us the link, or tell us who we should be reading, and a person will read it.
Keep vigil with us
Anyone may read this page and vote on it. Confirm an email address and you may also comment under your own name, and your votes follow you from one device to the next. The full record, with the per-story source ledger, RSS, and the agent-readable interfaces, opens once we have welcomed you.