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  1. 01
    Pope Leo XIV leads Angelus prayer
    discussVaticanNew58m ago

    Pope Leo XIV led the Angelus prayer in Castel Gandolfo.

    11 sources23 reportsThe Holy SeeHoly See Press Office

    Pope Leo XIV led the Angelus prayer in Castel Gandolfo. He reflected on the Gospel and encouraged the faithful to accept God's plans. The Pope also prayed for Haiti and Nepal.

    SourcesThe Holy SeeHoly See Press Office

  2. 02
    Pope Leo XIV urges release of 40 hostages in Haiti
    discussVaticanNew1h ago

    Pope Leo XIV has condemned the recent massacre in Haiti and urged the release of hostages.

    3 sources7 reportsVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

    Pope Leo XIV has condemned the recent massacre in Haiti and urged the release of hostages. He also called for aid to Nepal after deadly floods. The Pope made the appeal after the Angelus prayer in Castel Gandolfo.

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

  3. 03
    Kazakhstan Embassy to Holy See marks International Day against Nuclear Tests
    discussCulture17h ago

    The Embassy of Kazakhstan to the Holy See marked the International Day against Nuclear Tests.

    Agenzia Fides

    The Embassy of Kazakhstan to the Holy See marked the International Day against Nuclear Tests. Kazakhstan closed the Semipalatinsk nuclear test site 35 years ago. The site was the location of 456 nuclear tests between 1949 and 1989.

    SourcesAgenzia Fides

  4. 04
    Pope Leo XIV mourns King Harald V
    discussVatican21h ago

    Pope Leo XIV sends condolences to King Haakon VIII and the people of Norway for the death of King Harald V. The Pope praises the late King’s decades of “devoted service” to the Scandinavian…

    12 sources18 reportsVatican NewsL'Osservatore RomanoDiocese of Hallam+1

    Pope Leo XIV sends condolences to King Haakon VIII and the people of Norway for the death of King Harald V. The Pope praises the late King’s decades of “devoted service” to the Scandinavian nation.

    SourcesVatican NewsL'Osservatore RomanoDiocese of HallamDiocese of Skopje

  5. 05
    Pope presides Mass, joins procession
    discussVatican19h ago

    Pope Leo XIV presided over Mass at the Church of Maria Santissima del Lago in Castel Gandolfo and then joined a procession with a statue of the Madonna del Lago.

    4 sourcesHoly See Press OfficeVatican NewsKTO

    Pope Leo XIV presided over Mass at the Church of Maria Santissima del Lago in Castel Gandolfo and then joined a procession with a statue of the Madonna del Lago. The procession took place on the Lago di Albano.

    SourcesHoly See Press OfficeVatican NewsKTO

  6. 06
    Gang kill 47 in Haiti church
    discussChurch & StateNew2h ago

    Gangs killed 47 people in a church in Haiti.

    Vatican News

    Gangs killed 47 people in a church in Haiti. The attack highlights the expansion of criminal power beyond Port-au-Prince.

    SourcesVatican News

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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 AMECEA
    1. Pope Leo XIV warns war and ecological destruction wound creation
    2. Bishop Chaima urges Malawi children to serve others
    3. Archbishop Thomas Luke Msusa launches Eucharistic Congress
  2. America Canção Nova · The Texas Catholic · The Jesuit Post
    1. CN Agro shows creation of Crioulo Horse in São Paulo
    2. Ilzydora Hernández writes about vocations
    3. Rock on Rocky Ground | One-Minute Homily
  3. Asia CBCP News · Matters India
    1. Diocese of Talibon prepares first synod
    2. Bishop Jose Elmer Mangalinao urges fair law enforcement
    3. Huwag sumunod sa agos ng mundo
  4. Europe cath.ch · Niedziela · La Croix
    1. cath.ch publishes desert wisdom series
    2. cath.ch publishes La ferme où on aime Jésus sans en parler
    3. Bp Pierre-André Dumas condemns gang attack in Kenscoff
  5. Oceania Nothing filed in this window.

Sunday, August 30

46 stories · 5 corroborated
  1. 01
    Leo XIV: jak Piotr mówmy Bogu to, co naprawdę czujemy
    discussVaticanNew1h ago
    2 sourcesVatican NewsDeonPerspective

    SourcesVatican NewsDeon

  2. 02
    Gunmen kill 1, wound 5 at techno party in Aarau
    discussCultureNew4h ago

    Gunmen opened fire at a techno party in Aarau, killing one person and wounding five others.

    2 sourcesLa CroixGość Niedzielny

    Gunmen opened fire at a techno party in Aarau, killing one person and wounding five others. The perpetrators are still at large. The incident occurred on the night of August 29-30, 2026.

    SourcesLa CroixGość Niedzielny

  3. 03
    Archbishop Gallagher speaks to Vatican News
    discussVaticanNew1h ago

    Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher speaks to Vatican News after his mission to Moscow.

    2 sources10 reportsVatican News

    Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher speaks to Vatican News after his mission to Moscow. He discusses the Holy See's diplomacy and its efforts to promote peace. Gallagher also talks about his meetings with Russian officials and the humanitarian aspect of the conflict.

    SourcesVatican News

  4. 04
    Street artists honor St. Francis of Assisi
    discussCatholic LifeUpdated5h ago

    Street artists create a large street art work to honor St. Francis of Assisi on his 800th death anniversary.

    2 sourcesAvvenireDOMRADIO.DE

    Street artists create a large street art work to honor St. Francis of Assisi on his 800th death anniversary. The artwork is part of a celebration of the saint's life and legacy.

    SourcesAvvenireDOMRADIO.DE

  5. 05
    Pope entrusts wounded children to Mary
    discussVaticanUpdated1m ago

    Pope Leo XIV arrived by boat at the beach on Lake Albano, where a Marian procession had come to an end.

    3 sources9 reportsVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

    Pope Leo XIV arrived by boat at the beach on Lake Albano, where a Marian procession had come to an end. The Holy Father led the faithful in prayer to the Virgin Mary. He entrusted wounded children to Mary, asking her to look with kindness on them and to awaken in everyone a desire for peace.

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

  6. 06
    cath.ch publishes desert wisdom series
    discussCultureNew1m ago
    cath.ch

    cath.ch publishes a series on desert wisdom. The series is titled "Et si la sagesse venait du désert égyptien ?".

    Sourcescath.ch

  7. 07
    cath.ch publishes La ferme où on aime Jésus sans en parler
    discussCatholic LifeNew1m ago
    cath.ch

    The publication is about a farm.

    Sourcescath.ch

  8. 08
    Bp Pierre-André Dumas condemns gang attack in Kenscoff
    discussBishopsNew1m ago
    Niedziela

    Bp Pierre-André Dumas condemns gang attack in Kenscoff, Haiti. At least 47 people died. He demands action from authorities.

    SourcesNiedziela

  9. 09
    Thom Ryng walks 1000 miles for late wife
    discussCatholic LifeNew29m ago
    Rome Reports

    Thom Ryng has completed the Camino de Santiago six times. This summer, he walked in honor of his late wife. He found healing along the way.

    SourcesRome Reports

  10. 10
    One simple way we can all be a little more like Dolly
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    Aleteia

    SourcesAleteia

  11. 11
    Pope Leo XIV visits France
    discussBishopsNew1h ago
    La Croix

    Gérard Defois, former archbishop, reflects on a century of Catholicism in France. He discusses the challenges facing the Church.

    SourcesLa Croix

  12. 12
    Ferences Világi Rend holds general chapter in Csíksomlyó
    discussReligious OrdersNew1h ago
    Magyar Kurír

    The Ferences Világi Rend held a general chapter in Csíksomlyó. The meeting included prayer, spiritual reflection, and planning for the next period.

    SourcesMagyar Kurír

  13. 13
    Spanish regional government spotlights Queen Isabella's sainthood cause
    discussVaticanNew1h ago
    Catholic News Agency

    The Spanish regional government's minister of culture highlighted Queen Isabella's cause for beatification during a meeting with Archbishop Luis Argüello. The meeting was with the president of the Spanish Bishops’ Conference. The cause for beatification was spotlighted.

    SourcesCatholic News Agency

  14. 14
    When we think God is the one who is wrong …
    discussVaticanNew1h ago
    Aleteia

    SourcesAleteia

  15. 15
    Catholic leaders welcome new President of Bangladesh
    discussChurch & StateNew1h ago
    Crux

    The president’s role is largely ceremonial. Catholic Church leaders hope Alamgir can be an effective voice of moral leadership.

    SourcesCrux

  16. 16
    Alex Borg says a serious government with a strong economy does not leave families and businesses in the dark
    discussChurch & StateNew1h ago
    Newsbook

    Alex Borg, leader of the Nationalist Party, said a serious government with a strong economy does not leave families and businesses in the dark. He stated that economic growth means nothing if people do not see it in their lives and do not have a better quality of life.

    SourcesNewsbook

  17. 17
    CN Agro shows creation of Crioulo Horse in São Paulo
    discussCultureNew1h ago
    Canção Nova

    CN Agro shows the creation of Crioulo Horse in São Paulo. The report highlights the love for horses. The horse unites the family.

    SourcesCanção Nova

  18. 18
    Halmai Tamás publishes poetry
    discussCultureNew1h ago
    Magyar Kurír

    Halmai Tamás published poetry in Új Ember. His poems appeared in the Mértékadó cultural supplement.

    SourcesMagyar Kurír

  19. 19
    Szociális Missziótársulat holds chapter
    discussReligious OrdersNew2h ago
    Magyar Kurír

    The Szociális Missziótársulat is preparing for its chapter. The chapter will take place in the fall and will be a time of reflection, gratitude, and planning for the future. The organization will discuss how to continue the legacy of Farkas Edith in the face of modern challenges.

    SourcesMagyar Kurír

  20. 20
    Diocese of Arezzo Cortona and Sansepolcro holds catechetical conference
    discussEducationNew2h ago
    Toscana Oggi

    The Diocese of Arezzo Cortona and Sansepolcro organizes a catechetical conference on September 13. The conference is titled "Seconda stella a destra. Le costellazioni della catechesi". The conference is inspired by a quote from Pope Leo.

    SourcesToscana Oggi

  21. 21
    Bishop Erik Varden celebrates 100 years of Catholic Mass on Svalbard
    discussDiocesesNew1h ago

    Bishop Erik Varden celebrated a solemn Mass in Longyearbyen to mark the 100th anniversary of the first Catholic Mass on Svalbard.

    2 reportsVatican News

    Bishop Erik Varden celebrated a solemn Mass in Longyearbyen to mark the 100th anniversary of the first Catholic Mass on Svalbard. In his homily, he reflected on vulnerability and solitude. The bishop invited Christians to rediscover a healthy sense of reality and to bring Christ’s reconciliation, healing, and friendship to those who are isolated and afraid.

    SourcesVatican News

  22. 22
    Pope Leo XIV: accept God's ways
    discussVaticanNew1h ago

    Pope Leo XIV says to accept God's ways even when they do not correspond to our expectations.

    4 reportsVatican News

    Pope Leo XIV says to accept God's ways even when they do not correspond to our expectations. He encourages to follow the example of Peter and not interrupt the dialogue with God, but to listen with humility. The Pope made these remarks during the Angelus prayer in Castel Gandolfo.

    SourcesVatican News

  23. 23
    Catholic News Agency publishes story of couple’s marriage renewal
    discussLife & FamilyNew3h ago
    Catholic News Agency

    Couple’s daughter asks mom to teach her to pray. Couple reunites.

    SourcesCatholic News Agency

  24. 24
    Diocese of Talibon prepares first synod
    discussDiocesesNew3h ago
    CBCP News

    The Diocese of Talibon is preparing for its first diocesan synod. The synod comes 40 years after the diocese's establishment.

    SourcesCBCP News

  25. 25
    Wspólnota Sant’Egidio holds meeting in Budapeszt
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago

    Over 1,000 young people from 14 countries participate in a meeting organized by Wspólnota Sant’Egidio in Budapeszt.

    Vatican News

    Over 1,000 young people from 14 countries participate in a meeting organized by Wspólnota Sant’Egidio in Budapeszt. The meeting aims to promote peace and friendship among nations. Paolo Stifano and Olya Makar share their thoughts on the event.

    SourcesVatican News

  26. 26
    CRUX links Gamescom and faith
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    DOMRADIO.DE

    CRUX in Cologne combines Gamescom and Bible verses. Simone Wosniok projects images onto the church wall.

    SourcesDOMRADIO.DE

  27. 27
    Bishop Jose Elmer Mangalinao urges fair law enforcement
    discussBishopsNew4h ago
    CBCP News

    Bishop Jose Elmer Mangalinao of Bayombong urged authorities to enforce the law fairly after 13 were arrested over a mining protest. He also called for dialogue. The arrests were made on Sunday.

    SourcesCBCP News

  28. 28
    o. Jaroslav Lajčiak publishes 8th meditation
    discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago

    o. Jaroslav Lajčiak publishes 8th meditation for Vatican News.

    Vatican News

    o. Jaroslav Lajčiak publishes 8th meditation for Vatican News. He is a Greek Catholic priest and archimandrite.

    SourcesVatican News

  29. 29
    Caritas starts interactive "Frust-O-Mat" for state elections
    discussCultureNew4h ago
    DOMRADIO.DE

    Caritas starts a new version of the interactive "Frust-O-Mat" for the state elections. The project allows people to anonymously share their thoughts and frustrations. In 2024, 58,000 people used the website.

    SourcesDOMRADIO.DE

  30. 30
    Anisha Jo sings for Pope Leo XIV
    discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
    Aleteia

    Anisha Jo, winner of Star Academy 2022, will sing at the Stade de France on September 25. She will perform at a prayer vigil. Pope Leo XIV will attend.

    SourcesAleteia

  31. 31
    Vatican News posts 2026.08.29 Highlights
    discussLiturgyNew4h ago

    Vatican News posts highlights of Holy Mass from the Church of Maria Santissima del Lago.

    Vatican News

    Vatican News posts highlights of Holy Mass from the Church of Maria Santissima del Lago. The Mass was posted on YouTube.

    SourcesVatican News

  32. 32
    Bishop Pierre-André Dumas appeals for end to impunity after massacre
    discussChurch & StateNew4h ago

    Bishop Pierre-André Dumas, vice-president of the Haitian Episcopal Conference, appeals for an end to impunity after a gang attack in Kenscoff, Haiti, that killed at least 47 people.

    Vatican News

    Bishop Pierre-André Dumas, vice-president of the Haitian Episcopal Conference, appeals for an end to impunity after a gang attack in Kenscoff, Haiti, that killed at least 47 people. He demands concrete actions from the authorities. Dumas warns that Haiti must not become a "great cemetery".

    SourcesVatican News

  33. 33
    Capucine, 14, wants to save lives as a firefighter
    discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
    La Croix

    Capucine, 14, wants to become a firefighter. She is about to start her third year of college and is excited about her future. She is also worried about not getting her diploma and living without social media.

    SourcesLa Croix

  34. 34
    cath.ch publishes Yasmina Khadra interview
    discussCultureNew4h ago
    cath.ch

    Yasmina Khadra discusses Palestinian tragedy.

    Sourcescath.ch

  35. 35
    Atheist finds faith in convent
    discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
    Aleteia

    A book tells the story of an atheist who finds faith in a convent. The book is titled "Congé Paradis". The author describes their journey to faith.

    SourcesAleteia

  36. 36
    Dr Nicholas Briffa says learn to live with silence
    discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
    Newsbook

    He explains how he spends his days. He goes to mass at Santa Maria dei Servi church.

    SourcesNewsbook

  37. 37
    Valle Castellana Comune cuts gas price by 20 cents
    discussCultureNew5h ago
    Famiglia Cristiana

    Valle Castellana Comune takes over town's only gas station to keep it open. Gas now costs 20 cents less. Hundreds of drivers line up.

    SourcesFamiglia Cristiana

  38. 38
    Huwag sumunod sa agos ng mundo
    discussBishopsNew5h ago
    CBCP News

    SourcesCBCP News

  39. 39
    France holds senatorial elections
    discussChurch & StateNew5h ago
    La Croix

    The elections will take place on September 27, 2026. The balance of power is not expected to change.

    SourcesLa Croix

  40. 40
    DOMRADIO.DE reports on Diözesanmuseum Paderborn exhibit
    discussCultureNew5h ago
    DOMRADIO.DE

    An exhibit in Paderborn explores prophecies from ancient times to modern AI. Visitors can formulate their own questions. The exhibit is interactive.

    SourcesDOMRADIO.DE

  41. 41
    Are we ready to live like Christians of the First Century?
    discussDiocesesNew5h ago
    Matters India

    SourcesMatters India

  42. 42
    “Peter” and “Satan”: the Two Names of the Pope
    discussVaticanNew4h ago
    OnePeterFive

    SourcesOnePeterFive

  43. 43
    Abbé Bernard Miserez preaches at Chapelle du Vorbourg
    discussCatholic Life6h ago
    cath.ch

    Abbé Bernard Miserez preached at Chapelle du Vorbourg in Delémont. The event was broadcast by RTS.

    Sourcescath.ch

  44. 44
    Victoire Becquart cycles to Togo
    discussCatholic Life6h ago
    CathoBel

    Victoire Becquart, a young journalist, cycled from Brussels to Togo to join an orphanage. She accomplished her project.

    SourcesCathoBel

  45. 45
    Ilzydora Hernández writes about vocations
    discussCatholic Life6h ago
    The Texas Catholic

    She reflects on her childhood in Corpus Cristi. She is writing for The Texas Catholic.

    SourcesThe Texas Catholic

  46. 46
    Rock on Rocky Ground | One-Minute Homily
    discussCatholic Life6h ago
    The Jesuit Post

    SourcesThe Jesuit Post

Saturday, August 29

11 stories · none yet corroborated
  1. 01
    Żagħżugħ ta’ 16-il sena iweġġa’ gravi f’inċident tat-traffiku
    discussCatholic Life6h ago
    Newsbook

    A 16-year-old boy was seriously injured in a traffic accident. The police were informed about the incident at around 10pm on Saturday.

    SourcesNewsbook

  2. 02
    Slovenska karitas collects funds for Nepal flood victims
    discussCatholic Life7h ago
    Katoliška cerkev v Sloveniji

    Slovenska karitas is collecting funds to help people affected by floods and landslides in Nepal. The floods have caused over 500 deaths and left many without homes or belongings. Caritas Nepal is already on the ground providing aid. Slovenska karitas is calling for donations to support their efforts.

    SourcesKatoliška cerkev v Sloveniji

  3. 03
    Bishop Saje gives Mass at Zaplazu
    discussCatholic Life7h ago
    Katoliška cerkev v Sloveniji

    Bishop Andrej Saje gave a Mass at Zaplazu for the sick and elderly. He emphasized the importance of being close to those who are suffering. He also thanked healthcare workers, priests, and volunteers for their care.

    SourcesKatoliška cerkev v Sloveniji

  4. 04
    Pope Leo XIV vede modlitbu Anděl Páně
    discussVatican8h ago

    Pope Leo XIV vedl modlitbu Anděl Páně v Castel Gandolfo.

    Vatican News

    Pope Leo XIV vedl modlitbu Anděl Páně v Castel Gandolfo. V úvodu se věnoval evangeliu dnešní liturgie.

    SourcesVatican News

  5. 05
    Catherine Pont-Humbert publishes book
    discussCulture7h ago
    La Croix

    Book is about love of words. Book is for back to school.

    SourcesLa Croix

  6. 06
    Yorgen Fenech lawyers file 9th week of jury trial
    discussChurch & State8h ago
    Newsbook

    The 9th week of Yorgen Fenech's jury trial was eventful, with the accused's counter-examination, the defense's argument, the prosecution's reply, and the counter-reply by Fenech's lawyers. The jury is nearing its verdict.

    SourcesNewsbook

  7. 07
    Relaxing With the Bible Alone
    discussCatholic Life9h ago
    The Catholic Thing

    SourcesThe Catholic Thing

  8. 08
    Beato Eustaquio van Lieshout is celebrated
    discussCatholic Life10h ago
    ACI Digital

    The Church celebrates Beato Eustaquio van Lieshout, a Dutch priest who worked in Brazil as a missionary of health and peace. His remains are in the Memorial do Santuário da Saúde e da Paz in Belo Horizonte. He was known for blessing and greeting the faithful with the words 'health and peace'.

    SourcesACI Digital

  9. 09
    Pope vacations in Castel Gandolfo
    discussVatican10h ago
    DOMRADIO.DE

    Pope Urban VIII built a residence in Castel Gandolfo 400 years ago. The location is cooler than Rome.

    SourcesDOMRADIO.DE

  10. 10
    T.S. Eliot’s Complete Simplicity
    discussCatholic Life10h ago
    Catholic World Report

    SourcesCatholic World Report

  11. 11
    Monseñor Enrique Díaz writes reflection
    discussCatholic Life7h ago
    ExaudiPerspective

    Monseñor Enrique Díaz writes a reflection for the XXII Sunday in Ordinary Time. He warns against being transformed by worldly criteria.

    SourcesExaudi

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