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  1. 01
    Jordanijoje rengiamasi Kristaus Krikšto jubiliejui
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago

    Jordanijoje rengiamasi Kristaus Krikšto jubiliejui.

    Vatican News

    Jordanijoje rengiamasi Kristaus Krikšto jubiliejui. Pirmasis organizacinio komiteto susitikimas įvyko rugpjūčio 10-ąją. Pasirengimai įsibėgėja.

    SourcesVatican News

  2. 02
    Pope Lev XIV. says spiritual singing unites souls
    discussLiturgyNew43m ago
    2 sources3 reportsVatican NewsL'Osservatore Romano

    SourcesVatican NewsL'Osservatore Romano

  3. 03
    Nigerian Bishops urge faithful to vote in 2027 elections
    discussBishops23h ago

    Nigerian Bishops are urging the faithful to participate in the 2027 general elections.

    Agenzia Fides

    Nigerian Bishops are urging the faithful to participate in the 2027 general elections. Bishop Dauwa Yohanna and Monsignor Matthew Man-Oso Ndagoso warned against political apathy and encouraged Christians to obtain voter cards and vote. The Bishops stated that not voting is a defeatist mentality and that poor leadership has led to neglect, insecurity, and economic decline.

    SourcesAgenzia Fides

  4. 04
    Pope accepts Speyer bishop's resignation
    discussBishopsNew2h ago

    Pope Leo XIV. accepted the resignation of Speyer Bishop Karl-Heinz Wiesemann.

    Vatican News

    Pope Leo XIV. accepted the resignation of Speyer Bishop Karl-Heinz Wiesemann. The Vatican announced this on Wednesday. The diocese said the resignation was for health reasons.

    SourcesVatican News

  5. 05
    Pope Leo XIV delivers General Audience on sacred music
    discussLiturgyUpdated43m ago
    6 sources13 reportsThe Holy SeeVatican News

    SourcesThe Holy SeeVatican News

  6. 06
    Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops calls for transparency and respect for the rule of law
    discussChurch & State23h ago

    Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema has been re-elected with 60.49% of the vote.

    Agenzia Fides

    Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema has been re-elected with 60.49% of the vote. The Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops has called for transparency and respect for the rule of law amid tensions and allegations of violence. The bishops' statement expressed deep concern over the conduct of the general elections.

    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 Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference · ACI Africa
    1. Bishops’ Foundation Letter August (1)
    2. Zambian President Re-elected Amid Alleged Voting Irregularities, Closest Challenger Suspectedly in Hiding
    3. Catholic Diocese of Enugu investigates alleged clash between Priest and Knight of St. John
  2. America The Tablet · The Catholic Sun
    1. The Question That Changes Us
    2. The Work Ethic Incarnate
    3. Deadly school shooting sparks alarm in the Philippines
  3. Asia CBCP News · Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences · Vatican News
    1. Congregation deepens devotion to St. Ezekiel Moreno
    2. Cardinal Tagle urges parents to guide children
    3. Archbishop of Ende says earthquake could not destroy people's love
  4. Europe The Irish Catholic · Diocese of Ostrava-Opava · Církev.cz
    1. Fr Kieran O’Mahony OSA remembered as gifted teacher of Scripture
    2. Diocese of Ostrava-Opava releases new pOODcast
    3. Pope accepts Wiesemann's resignation as bishop of Speyer
  5. Oceania The Catholic Leader · The Catholic Weekly · Catholic Outlook
    1. Europe’s tallest Marian statue encouraging pilgrims to ‘lift their gaze upward’ to God
    2. Liana Moric has faith conversation at pub
    3. Pope Leo XIV blesses Lion Pilgrimage

Wednesday, August 19

55 stories · 9 corroborated
  1. 01
    Diocese of Ostrava-Opava releases new pOODcast
    discussDiocesesNew1h ago

    The Diocese of Ostrava-Opava has released a new episode of its pOODcast series.

    2 sourcesDiocese of Ostrava-OpavaCírkev.cz

    The Diocese of Ostrava-Opava has released a new episode of its pOODcast series. The guests are Jan and Marie Vrabcovi from Karlovy Studánky. They talk about a person who refused a primar position in exchange for not attending church.

    SourcesDiocese of Ostrava-OpavaCírkev.cz

  2. 02
    Pope accepts Wiesemann's resignation as bishop of Speyer
    discussBishopsNew1h ago

    Pope accepts resignation of Bishop Karl-Heinz Wiesemann due to health reasons.

    2 sourcesDOMRADIO.DEACI Stampa

    Pope accepts resignation of Bishop Karl-Heinz Wiesemann due to health reasons. Wiesemann led the Diocese of Speyer for 18 years.

    SourcesDOMRADIO.DEACI Stampa

  3. 03
    Catholic Bishops Express Concern Over TPS Designations
    discussLife & FamilyNew1h ago

    Catholic bishops express concern over the expiration of TPS designations, citing safety concerns in affected countries.

    2 sourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register

    Catholic bishops express concern over the expiration of TPS designations, citing safety concerns in affected countries. Bishop Brendan Cahill comments on the issue.

    SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register

  4. 04
    Pope receives book on Xavier Argeméi
    discussVaticanNew43m ago
    3 sources6 reportsVatican NewsDiocese of HallamTK KBS

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of HallamTK KBS

  5. 05
    Pope Leo XIV says sacred music is part of liturgy
    discussLiturgyNew1m ago

    Pope Leo XIV spoke about the importance of sacred music in the liturgy during his general audience.

    10 sources16 reportsVatican News

    Pope Leo XIV spoke about the importance of sacred music in the liturgy during his general audience. He emphasized that music is not just a decoration, but a part of the liturgical action. The Pope based his reflections on the Constitution Sacrosanctum Concilium of the Second Vatican Council.

    SourcesVatican News

  6. 06
    Pope Leo XIV reflects on sacred music
    discussLiturgyNew1h ago

    Pope Leo XIV reflects on sacred music in the liturgy, praising it for giving voice to prayer and expressing the faith.

    6 sources14 reportsVatican News

    Pope Leo XIV reflects on sacred music in the liturgy, praising it for giving voice to prayer and expressing the faith. He emphasizes the importance of sacred music in glorifying God and sanctifying the faithful. The Pope's catechesis is part of his ongoing series on the Vatican II document Sacrosanctum Concilium.

    SourcesVatican News

  7. 07
    Pope Leo XIV preserves Church musical heritage
    discussLiturgyNew1h ago

    Pope Leo XIV focused on the role of sacred music in the liturgy during his Aug.

    4 sourcesVatican NewsACI StampaCatholic News Agency+1

    Pope Leo XIV focused on the role of sacred music in the liturgy during his Aug. 19 general audience. He emphasized the importance of preserving the Church's musical heritage. The pontiff also highlighted the value of music in the liturgy, saying it is part of the action and not mere decoration.

    SourcesVatican NewsACI StampaCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register

  8. 08
    Suor Małgorzata Cur shares life of service
    discussReligious OrdersNew4h ago

    Suor Małgorzata Cur shares her journey of faith and life of service.

    2 sources3 reportsVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

    Suor Małgorzata Cur shares her journey of faith and life of service. Her path was influenced by the Franciscan Sisters of the Family of Mary. She is a member of the Congregation of the Sisters of Mary Immaculate.

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

  9. 09
    Archbishop of Ende says earthquake could not destroy people's love
    discussBishopsNew3h ago

    An earthquake hit Indonesia's Flores island on August 15, killing 70 and injuring over 1,000.

    2 sourcesFederation of Asian Bishops’ ConferencesVatican News

    An earthquake hit Indonesia's Flores island on August 15, killing 70 and injuring over 1,000. Archbishop Paulus Budi Kleden says the disaster has not destroyed the people's love and solidarity. Pope Leo XIV has offered condolences.

    SourcesFederation of Asian Bishops’ ConferencesVatican News

  10. 10
    Fr Kieran O’Mahony OSA remembered as gifted teacher of Scripture
    discussDiocesesNew35m ago
    The Irish Catholic

    SourcesThe Irish Catholic

  11. 11
    Bishops’ Foundation Letter August (1)
    discussCatholic LifeNew53m ago
    2 reportsSouthern African Catholic Bishops' Conference

    SourcesSouthern African Catholic Bishops' Conference

  12. 12
    The Question That Changes Us
    discussCatholic LifeNew48m ago
    The Tablet

    SourcesThe Tablet

  13. 13
    The Work Ethic Incarnate
    discussCatholic LifeNew52m ago
    The Tablet

    SourcesThe Tablet

  14. 14
    ‘A country that’s dying every day’: 94% of Cubans live in extreme poverty
    discussChurch & StateNew1h ago
    Catholic News Agency

    SourcesCatholic News Agency

  15. 15
    Deadly school shooting sparks alarm in the Philippines
    discussReligious OrdersNew1h ago
    The Catholic Sun

    SourcesThe Catholic Sun

  16. 16
    Congregation deepens devotion to St. Ezekiel Moreno
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    CBCP News

    A Catholic congregation deepens devotion to St. Ezekiel Moreno for cancer patients. The congregation finds hope in the saint.

    SourcesCBCP News

  17. 17
    Are There Defensible Reasons for Mass Deportations?
    discussLiturgyNew1h ago
    The Tablet

    SourcesThe Tablet

  18. 18
    Starting Seven: August 19, 2026
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    The Pillar

    SourcesThe Pillar

  19. 19
    Five Psalms for Summer Reflection
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    The Tablet

    SourcesThe Tablet

  20. 20
    Iraqi woman wins final ruling to restore Christian identity in government records
    discussReligious FreedomNew2h ago
    Catholic News Agency

    SourcesCatholic News Agency

  21. 21
    Disastrous vacation? Here’s why you might be grateful later
    discussLife & FamilyNew2h ago
    Aleteia

    SourcesAleteia

  22. 22
    Sainthood cause for mentor to Mother Angelica moves to Rome
    discussVaticanNew2h ago
    Aleteia

    SourcesAleteia

  23. 23
    Leon XIV appoints Polish missionary as auxiliary bishop on Madagascar
    discussBishopsNew2h ago

    Pope Leon XIV has appointed Polish missionary Mariusz Kasperski as auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Toamasina on Madagascar.

    Vatican News

    Pope Leon XIV has appointed Polish missionary Mariusz Kasperski as auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Toamasina on Madagascar. Kasperski has been serving on the island for over 30 years. He is 63 years old and from Wolsztyn.

    SourcesVatican News

  24. 24
    Pope Leo XIV Recalls Polish Priest Martyred under Communism
    discussVaticanNew2h ago
    Rome Reports

    SourcesRome Reports

  25. 25
    National Catholic Register Launches ‘Summer of Saints’ on Social Media
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    National Catholic Register

    The National Catholic Register has launched a ‘Summer of Saints’ on social media. The blog will feature stories of saints. The blog will run all summer.

    SourcesNational Catholic Register

  26. 26
    Pope appoints Fr. Mariusz KASPERSKI Auxiliary Bishop of Toamasina
    discussBishopsNew2h ago
    Missionari Oblati di Maria Immacolata

    The Holy Father has appointed Fr. Mariusz KASPERSKI, OMI, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Toamasina, Madagascar. He is also Titular Bishop of Burca. The appointment was made public on Wednesday, 19 August.

    SourcesMissionari Oblati di Maria Immacolata

  27. 27
    San Francesco di Paola in Calabria
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    ACI Stampa

    San Francesco di Paola è il santo patrono della Calabria. Il santuario dedicato a lui è una meta di pellegrinaggio. Il santo è stato dichiarato Patrono della Gente di mare della Nazione Italiana da Pio XII.

    SourcesACI Stampa

  28. 28
    Five Ideas to Temper the Technomoral Crisis of Our Time
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    Word on Fire

    SourcesWord on Fire

  29. 29
    Moby jokes about aliens living in Cologne Cathedral
    discussCultureNew2h ago
    DOMRADIO.DE

    US musician Moby visited Cologne Cathedral after a concert in Bonn. He posted a selfie on Instagram and joked about aliens living there.

    SourcesDOMRADIO.DE

  30. 30
    Tánger Archbishop Emilio Rocha comments on Ceuta migration crisis
    discussChurch & StateNew2h ago
    Religión Digital

    Tánger Archbishop Emilio Rocha spoke about the migration crisis in Ceuta. He mentioned the tragedy of young people who died and the desperation of those seeking a better future. The Church is committed to promoting legal pathways for young people.

    SourcesReligión Digital

  31. 31
    Léon XIV exhorte à cultiver la paix
    discussVaticanNew2h ago

    Léon XIV exhorte les pèlerins à cultiver la paix.

    3 reportsVatican News

    Léon XIV exhorte les pèlerins à cultiver la paix. Il rappelle la mémoire de Władysław Findysz, prêtre et martyr des persécutions communistes. Léon XIV encourage à développer un authentique conscience de la paix.

    SourcesVatican News

  32. 32
    Peter G. Kirchschläger calls for global regulation of AI
    discussVaticanNew3h ago

    Peter G. Kirchschläger, newly appointed consultant to the Dicastery for Development, advocates for ethical regulation of AI.

    Vatican News

    Peter G. Kirchschläger, newly appointed consultant to the Dicastery for Development, advocates for ethical regulation of AI. He will bring his expertise to the Vatican advisory group.

    SourcesVatican News

  33. 33
    Cardinal Tagle urges parents to guide children
    discussLife & FamilyNew3h ago
    CBCP News

    Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle urged parents to guide children. He said families, not phones, must guide children.

    SourcesCBCP News

  34. 34
    Pope Leão XIV recalls martyr Ladislau Findysz
    discussVaticanNew4h ago

    Pope Leão XIV recalled the martyr Ladislau Findysz, a Polish priest beatified by Pope Bento XVI in 2005.

    Vatican News

    Pope Leão XIV recalled the martyr Ladislau Findysz, a Polish priest beatified by Pope Bento XVI in 2005. The Pope spoke about the importance of forgiveness and overcoming evil with good.

    SourcesVatican News

  35. 35
    The power of little acts!
    discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
    Jesuits Global

    SourcesJesuits Global

  36. 36
    Armed men attack Bin-Per village in Nigeria
    discussChurch & StateNew4h ago

    Armed men attacked the village of Bin-Per in Nigeria, killing dozens.

    Vatican News

    Armed men attacked the village of Bin-Per in Nigeria, killing dozens. This attack follows violence in Sokoto state where at least 26 people were killed. Conflicts over land, banditry, and terrorism continue to fuel insecurity and force communities to flee.

    SourcesVatican News

  37. 37
    Meta faces trial in California
    discussCultureNew4h ago

    Meta faces trial in California over allegations of designing platforms to foster addiction in minors.

    Vatican News

    Meta faces trial in California over allegations of designing platforms to foster addiction in minors. The trial has had repercussions on Wall Street, with Meta's stock losing 4.4%.

    SourcesVatican News

  38. 38
    Pep Guardiola confesses to losing his wife to football
    discussCultureNew4h ago
    Famiglia Cristiana

    Pep Guardiola says he lost his wife due to the stressful rhythms of competitive sports. He now wants to stop and find himself. A documentary on Prime Video reveals the human side of the Barcelona and Manchester City coach.

    SourcesFamiglia Cristiana

  39. 39
    Open Your Heart to Grace
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    Franciscan Media

    SourcesFranciscan Media

  40. 40
    Archbishop warns against complacency
    discussBishopsNew5h ago
    CBCP News

    The head of the Catholic bishops' leadership has warned against complacency as the Church implements synodality. The warning was given by the Archbishop. The Church is implementing synodality.

    SourcesCBCP News

  41. 41
    Pope Leo XIV meets Spanish nurse in Castel Gandolfo
    discussVaticanNew5h ago

    Pope Leo XIV met a Spanish nurse in Castel Gandolfo.

    Vatican News

    Pope Leo XIV met a Spanish nurse in Castel Gandolfo. The nurse, Elisabet Argemí, gave the Pope a book about her brother's life. The brother, Xavier Argemí, died of muscular dystrophy at 29.

    SourcesVatican News

  42. 42
    Why protecting humanitarian workers means protecting humanitarian law
    discussReligious FreedomNew5h ago
    Caritas Internationalis

    SourcesCaritas Internationalis

  43. 43
    Mike DeWine, Ohio's Catholic governor, speaks up for immigrants and opposes death penalty
    discussCatholic LifeNew5h ago
    National Catholic Reporter

    SourcesNational Catholic Reporter

  44. 44
    We should treat foreigners like Jesus did
    discussCatholic LifeNew5h ago
    National Catholic Reporter

    SourcesNational Catholic Reporter

  45. 45
    Notre Dame report on seminary formation clouds gay priests in unjust suspicion
    discussCatholic LifeNew5h ago
    National Catholic Reporter

    SourcesNational Catholic Reporter

  46. 46
    University of Dallas connects students with core texts
    discussEducationNew5h ago
    The Texas Catholic

    The University of Dallas has a library collection of 76 unique titles. The collection is used by students in the semester ahead. The books are checked out of the library within two weeks of the beginning of each term.

    SourcesThe Texas Catholic

  47. 47
    Groups collaborate to fight human trafficking in Australia
    discussLife & FamilyNew5h ago
    Global Sisters Report

    Groups in Australia collaborate to fight human trafficking and support survivors. Survivors show courage and resilience. Collaboration includes support for self-worth and wholeness.

    SourcesGlobal Sisters Report

  48. 48
    CBCP head urges Church to help voters discern
    discussChurch & StateNew5h ago
    CBCP News

    The head of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines urged the Church to help voters form their consciences and participate responsibly in the political process ahead of the presidential election. The Church should help voters discern. The election is less than two years away.

    SourcesCBCP News

  49. 49
    Cardinal of Tokyo warns against sacrificing human lives
    discussBishopsNew5h ago
    Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences

    Cardinal of Tokyo warns against sacrificing human lives in the name of peace. The warning was issued by the Cardinal of Tokyo.

    SourcesFederation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences

  50. 50
    Indonesian Church activates nationwide relief network
    discussChurch & StateNew5h ago
    Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences

    The Indonesian Church has activated its nationwide relief network after a deadly quake hit Flores. The network will provide aid to affected areas.

    SourcesFederation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences

  51. 51
    300 young pilgrims attend Festival of Joy in Vyšoká nad Uhom
    discussCatholic LifeNew5h ago
    TK KBS

    The 17th Festival of Joy took place in Vyšoká nad Uhom, attended by over 300 young pilgrims. The festival was held from August 14 to 17, 2026.

    SourcesTK KBS

  52. 52
    Brnianské biskupstvo issues prayer cards for Bl. Ján Bulu and Václav Drbolu
    discussDiocesesNew5h ago
    TK KBS

    The Brnianské biskupstvo offers prayer cards for Bl. Ján Bulu and Václav Drbolu. The cards are available in connection with the recent introduction of the memory of the blessed priests.

    SourcesTK KBS

  53. 53
    Farnosti Košice-Juh holds spiritual renewal
    discussCatholic LifeNew5h ago
    TK KBS

    Farnosti Košice-Juh is holding a spiritual renewal in honor of the Queen of Peace. The event will culminate in a solemn holy mass on August 23, 2026.

    SourcesTK KBS

  54. 54
    Extra, extra! News and views for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
    discussCatholic LifeNew5h ago
    Catholic World Report

    SourcesCatholic World Report

  55. 55
    US Bishops condemn new Massachusetts abortion law
    discussLife & Family6h ago
    Vida Nueva

    The US bishops have condemned a new abortion law in Massachusetts. The law allows abortion after 24 weeks without strict medical criteria. The decision is left to the doctor's judgment.

    SourcesVida Nueva

Tuesday, August 18

2 stories
  1. 01
    Russia attacks 52 locations in Zaporizhzhia
    discussChurch & State6h ago

    Russia attacks 52 locations in Zaporizhzhia, killing 2 and injuring 10.

    Vatican News

    Russia attacks 52 locations in Zaporizhzhia, killing 2 and injuring 10. Russia also attacks Dnipropetrovsk with drones and artillery. Former Defense Minister Federov calls for early elections in Kyiv.

    SourcesVatican News

  2. 02
    Vatican News publishes daily scripture readings
    discussLiturgy6h ago

    Vatican News publishes daily scripture readings.

    Vatican News

    Vatican News publishes daily scripture readings. Today's readings include Ezekiel 34:1-11 and Matthew 20:1-16.

    SourcesVatican News

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