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  1. 01
    Forças de Defesa de Israel identificam detidos por números no corpo
    discussChurch & State6h ago

    Forças de Defesa de Israel identificam detidos por números no corpo.

    Vatican News

    Forças de Defesa de Israel identificam detidos por números no corpo. Tensões elevadas em Gaza e Síria.

    SourcesVatican News

  2. 02
    Pope Leo XIV visits France
    discussVatican10h ago

    Pope Leo XIV will visit France from September 25 to 28, 2026.

    2 sourcesAgenzia FidesArchdiocese of Reims

    Pope Leo XIV will visit France from September 25 to 28, 2026. Many faithful from the Archdiocese of Reims want to participate in the events. Tickets for the events have been quickly allocated.

    SourcesAgenzia FidesArchdiocese of Reims

  3. 03
    Cholera hospitalizes 500 in Yangon
    discussCulture9h ago

    At least 500 people have been hospitalized in Yangon with symptoms of cholera.

    2 sources3 reportsL'Osservatore RomanoVatican News

    At least 500 people have been hospitalized in Yangon with symptoms of cholera. 149 rapid tests were positive, with 9 confirmed by the National Laboratory. The outbreak occurs in a country divided by over five years of war, with millions displaced.

    SourcesL'Osservatore RomanoVatican News

  4. 04
    Meta faces trial over child safety
    discussCulture7h ago

    The trial against Meta has begun in California.

    Vatican News

    The trial against Meta has begun in California. The prosecution alleges that the company designed its platforms to foster addictive behaviors in young people, exploiting them for profit and deceiving the public about the risks. The start of the trial has also had repercussions on Wall Street, where Meta's shares fell by 4.4 percent.

    SourcesVatican News

  5. 05
    Hichilema wins Zambia presidential election
    discussChurch & State10h ago

    Brian Mundubile, the main challenger to President Hakainde Hichilema, has rejected the Electoral Commission of Zambia's declaration of Hichilema's victory.

    Agenzia Fides

    Brian Mundubile, the main challenger to President Hakainde Hichilema, has rejected the Electoral Commission of Zambia's declaration of Hichilema's victory. Mundubile's party has documented irregularities relating to the security, transportation and handling of ballot papers. An analysis by The Africa Report has found discrepancies between votes recorded at polling stations and figures subsequently announced.

    SourcesAgenzia Fides

  6. 06
    Catholic schools in Rd Congo reopen under Ebola threat
    discussEducation11h ago

    Catholic schools in Rd Congo reopen despite Ebola threat.

    L'Osservatore Romano

    Catholic schools in Rd Congo reopen despite Ebola threat. The Ituri school network organizes to prevent students from losing a year.

    SourcesL'Osservatore Romano

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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
    1. Bishops’ Foundation Letter August (1)
  2. America National Catholic Register · Canção Nova · The Monitor
    1. Is Leo XIV Stalling on Financial Reform?
    2. Faculdade Canção Nova unites companies and students in internship fair
    3. Deacon Alfred E. Caponigro dies
  3. Asia Matters India · Diocese of Hà Tinh · Archdiocese of Huê
    1. Catholic Church mourns Carmelite priest Jacob Ceasarius Nalpathamkalam
    2. Archdiocese of Huê and Diocese of Hà Tinh honor Saint Bernard
    3. Patriarch Pizzaballa speaks at Meeting di Rimini
  4. Europe Agência Ecclesia · Niedziela
    1. Nuncio presides over Mass for remains of 3 former Díli diocese leaders
    2. Portugal's President Antonio Jose Seguro signs law banning burka and niqab in public places
    3. Antonietta Meo writes letters to Jesus
  5. Oceania Catholic Outlook · CathNews Australia · The Catholic Leader
    1. Catholic Outlook publishes on technology and healthcare ministry
    2. CathNews Australia reports 6% rise in women and girls seeking homelessness help
    3. Pope Pius XII calls St Bernard of Clairvaux 'Doctor Mellifluus'

Wednesday, August 19

60 stories · 6 corroborated
  1. 01
    Archbishop García-Siller laicizes priest for schism
    discussBishopsNew2h ago

    Archbishop García-Siller of San Antonio has laicized a priest for schism and disobedience to the Pope.

    2 sourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register

    Archbishop García-Siller of San Antonio has laicized a priest for schism and disobedience to the Pope. The priest leads the Mission of Divine Mercy. Catholics are prohibited from attending the priest's Masses.

    SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register

  2. 02
    US Catholic Bishops Urge Prayers Against Abortion by Mail
    discussLife & FamilyNew2h ago

    US Catholic Bishops urge prayers against abortion by mail.

    2 sourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register

    US Catholic Bishops urge prayers against abortion by mail. Chemical abortions by mail are on the rise. Bishops call for dedicated time of prayer.

    SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register

  3. 03
    Appeals court upholds block on immigration enforcement at some religious sites
    discussReligious FreedomNew5h ago

    An appeals court upheld a block on immigration enforcement at some religious sites.

    2 sourcesNational Catholic RegisterCatholic News Agency

    An appeals court upheld a block on immigration enforcement at some religious sites. Dozens of religious groups brought similar lawsuits against the Department of Homeland Security.

    SourcesNational Catholic RegisterCatholic News Agency

  4. 04
    Catholic schools stop 1:1 device programs
    discussEducationUpdated5h ago

    Some Catholic schools are ending their 1:1 device programs due to concerns over heavy tech use.

    5 sourcesCatholic ReviewDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic Sun+2

    Some Catholic schools are ending their 1:1 device programs due to concerns over heavy tech use. They are instead using shared computer carts. Students are reportedly learning and retaining more information.

    SourcesCatholic ReviewDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic SunThe LeavenOSV News

  5. 05
    Women recall behind-the-scenes work for Archbishop Sheen
    discussCatholic LifeUpdated4h ago

    Women who worked behind the scenes for Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen recall their labor.

    3 sourcesCatholic ReviewThe MonitorNational Catholic Reporter

    Women who worked behind the scenes for Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen recall their labor. They opened thousands of letters, recorded donations, and helped transform his words into material support for missionaries and young churches. The women's work was largely unknown.

    SourcesCatholic ReviewThe MonitorNational Catholic Reporter

  6. 06
    Archdiocese of Huê and Diocese of Hà Tinh honor Saint Bernard
    discussCatholic LifeUpdated1h ago

    The Archdiocese of Huê and Diocese of Hà Tinh commemorate Saint Bernard, Abbot and Doctor of the Church.

    3 sourcesDiocese of Hà TinhArchdiocese of HuêFamiglia Cristiana

    The Archdiocese of Huê and Diocese of Hà Tinh commemorate Saint Bernard, Abbot and Doctor of the Church. Saint Bernard was born in 1090 and founded the Clairvaux monastery. He traveled throughout Europe to counter heresies and defend the Pope and the Church.

    SourcesDiocese of Hà TinhArchdiocese of HuêFamiglia Cristiana

  7. 07
    Is Leo XIV Stalling on Financial Reform?
    discussVaticanNew1h ago
    National Catholic Register

    SourcesNational Catholic Register

  8. 08
    Nuncio presides over Mass for remains of 3 former Díli diocese leaders
    discussDiocesesNew1h ago
    Agência Ecclesia

    Nuncio Andrés Carrascosa presided over a Mass for the remains of three former leaders of the Diocese of Díli. The remains will be returned to Timor-Leste. The nuncio recalled a history of evangelization and communion between Portugal and Timor-Leste.

    SourcesAgência Ecclesia

  9. 09
    Look after your interior life
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    Focolare Movement

    SourcesFocolare Movement

  10. 10
    Bancada Provida presents bill to ban surrogacy in Colombia
    discussLife & FamilyNew1h ago
    ACI Prensa

    Bancada Provida presents bill to ban surrogacy in Colombia. Representative Luis Miguel López says Colombia has become a destination for reproductive tourism due to a legal vacuum.

    SourcesACI Prensa

  11. 11
    Faculdade Canção Nova unites companies and students in internship fair
    discussEducationNew1h ago
    Canção Nova

    Faculdade Canção Nova held an internship fair. The event united companies and students.

    SourcesCanção Nova

  12. 12
    Diocese of Ávila celebrates centenary of St. John of the Cross as Doctor of the Church
    discussDiocesesNew1h ago
    Vida Nueva

    The Diocese of Ávila is celebrating the centenary of St. John of the Cross being proclaimed Doctor of the Church Universal. A double program of activities has been designed, with the Basílica de Santa Teresa as the main venue. The celebration takes place in August.

    SourcesVida Nueva

  13. 13
    Catholic schools in Congo prepare for school year under Ebola threat
    discussEducationNew1h ago
    Vida Nueva

    Catholic schools in northeastern Congo are preparing for the 2026-2027 academic year under strong health measures and chronic insecurity. The schools aim to prevent students from losing a year of education.

    SourcesVida Nueva

  14. 14
    Catholic Outlook publishes on technology and healthcare ministry
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    Catholic Outlook

    Catholic Outlook discusses the relationship between technology and the healthcare ministry of the Church. The publication highlights the importance of caring for the needs of the person who seeks care.

    SourcesCatholic Outlook

  15. 15
    Portugal's President Antonio Jose Seguro signs law banning burka and niqab in public places
    discussChurch & StateNew2h ago
    Niedziela

    Portugal's President Antonio Jose Seguro has signed a law banning the use of burka and niqab in public places. The law aims to increase security and combat gender discrimination.

    SourcesNiedziela

  16. 16
    Deacon Alfred E. Caponigro dies
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    The Monitor

    Deacon Alfred E. Caponigro died Aug. 12 in Tuscon, Ariz. He was 74. Funeral services will be held Aug. 27 in St. Anselm Church, Tinton Falls.

    SourcesThe Monitor

  17. 17
    Mexico Archdiocese: Abandoned or aborted babies must be buried, treated with dignity
    discussLife & FamilyNew2h ago
    Catholic News Agency

    The Mexico Archdiocese has stated that abandoned or aborted babies must be buried and treated with dignity. The archdiocese noted that the bodies of deceased newborns and babies who die late in pregnancy are often abandoned in public places, hospitals, or among trash.

    SourcesCatholic News Agency

  18. 18
    Antonietta Meo writes letters to Jesus
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    Niedziela

    Antonietta Meo, also known as Nennolina, was born on December 15, 1930, in Rome. She died at the age of six. Her life is still inspiring.

    SourcesNiedziela

  19. 19
    Bernard z Clairvaux founds 68 new monasteries
    discussReligious OrdersNew2h ago
    Niedziela

    Bernard z Clairvaux, a Cistercian abbot, founded 68 new monasteries and led 160. He was a prominent figure in monastic theology in the 12th century.

    SourcesNiedziela

  20. 20
    CathNews Australia reports 6% rise in women and girls seeking homelessness help
    discussLife & FamilyNew2h ago
    CathNews Australia

    CathNews Australia reports a 6% rise in women and girls seeking homelessness help. The number of women and girls seeking help from homelessness services while experiencing family violence and mental health issues soared by six per cent in just two years, new data has revealed.

    SourcesCathNews Australia

  21. 21
    Survivors reflect on faith, friendship and healing one year later
    discussLiturgyNew3h ago
    The Catholic Spirit

    SourcesThe Catholic Spirit

  22. 22
    Annunciation leaders bring parish, school into ‘way of peace’
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    The Catholic Spirit

    Four leaders at Annunciation in Minneapolis help the community heal after a shooting during an all-school Mass. The shooting took the lives of two students and wounded others. The leaders aim to bring the parish and school into a ‘way of peace’.

    SourcesThe Catholic Spirit

  23. 23
    Annunciation leaders bring parish, school into ‘way of peace’
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    The Catholic Spirit

    Four leaders at Annunciation in Minneapolis help the community heal after a shooting during an all-school Mass. The shooting took the lives of two students and wounded others. The leaders aim to bring the parish and school into a ‘way of peace’.

    SourcesThe Catholic Spirit

  24. 24
    Annunciation School family moves forward in hope
    discussEducationNew3h ago
    The Catholic Spirit

    Annunciation School family moves forward in hope after a fire. The fire happened on Aug. 27, 2025.

    SourcesThe Catholic Spirit

  25. 25
    Annunciation students transitioning to high school takes special care
    discussEducationNew3h ago
    The Catholic Spirit

    SourcesThe Catholic Spirit

  26. 26
    Annunciation encourages acts of service
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    The Catholic Spirit

    Annunciation leaders encourage acts of service to mark one year since the fatal shooting during an all-school Mass. Minneapolis plans a community remembrance event.

    SourcesThe Catholic Spirit

  27. 27
    Artist adds ribbons to Our Lady of Grace fresco
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    The Catholic Spirit

    Artist Mark Balma adds ribbons to Our Lady of Grace fresco. The ribbons are a tribute to Annunciation hope. The fresco is above the altar at Our Lady of Grace in Edina.

    SourcesThe Catholic Spirit

  28. 28
    Pope Pius XII calls St Bernard of Clairvaux 'Doctor Mellifluus'
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    The Catholic Leader

    St Bernard of Clairvaux is celebrated on his feast day. Pope Pius XII described him as 'Doctor Mellifluus'.

    SourcesThe Catholic Leader

  29. 29
    Albanese Government resists calls to ditch funding algorithm
    discussChurch & StateNew2h ago
    CathNews Australia

    The Albanese Government is standing by its controversial aged care algorithm. The Opposition offered to provide a path through Parliament to fix the assessment process. Hundreds of complaints have been made about the algorithm.

    SourcesCathNews Australia

  30. 30
    Sr Margaret Ng RSJ writes about collaboration in the fight against modern slavery
    discussLife & FamilyNew2h ago
    CathNews Australia

    Sr Margaret Ng RSJ writes about collaboration in the fight against modern slavery. She is inspired by victims and survivors of human trafficking.

    SourcesCathNews Australia

  31. 31
    Butler says states must work on new disability systems
    discussLife & FamilyNew3h ago
    CathNews Australia

    Federal and state governments must set up new disability systems for older children, teenagers and adults with lower needs. The Parliament passed laws that will remove 240,000 people from the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

    SourcesCathNews Australia

  32. 32
    Familles de France reports school supply prices fall
    discussEducationNew3h ago
    La Croix

    Familles de France says school supply prices have fallen for the second year in a row. The federation's annual survey was published Wednesday.

    SourcesLa Croix

  33. 33
    Pope Leo XIV blesses Lion Pilgrimage
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    CathNews Australia

    Pope Leo XIV blessed the Lion Pilgrimage. The pilgrimage challenged young Sydney Catholics to put Christ at the centre of their careers, relationships and public lives. It was an inaugural event.

    SourcesCathNews Australia

  34. 34
    Catholic Church mourns Carmelite priest Jacob Ceasarius Nalpathamkalam
    discussReligious OrdersNew3h ago
    Matters India

    The Catholic Church mourns the passing of Father Jacob Ceasarius Nalpathamkalam, a distinguished formator, theologian, missionary, educator and founding leader of his Carmelites of Mary Immaculate congregation’s St. Thomas Province. He died August 16, at the age of 91.

    SourcesMatters India

  35. 35
    Caritas Jerusalem provides critical support in Gaza
    discussReligious FreedomNew3h ago
    CathNews Australia

    Caritas Jerusalem staff are providing healthcare, mental health support and humanitarian assistance in Gaza. The humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues to worsen. Caritas Australia reports on the situation.

    SourcesCathNews Australia

  36. 36
    Student kills peer, self in Philippines school shooting
    discussEducationNew3h ago
    CathNews Australia

    A student killed a fellow student before killing himself in a Jesuit-run school in the Philippines. The incident has sparked shock and alarm over juvenile delinquency and campus security.

    SourcesCathNews Australia

  37. 37
    CNBB launches podcast series on Church Social Doctrine
    discussBishopsNew4h ago
    CNBB

    The CNBB has launched a podcast series on Church Social Doctrine. The first episode features an interview with Dom Ricardo Hoepers, auxiliary bishop of Brasília and CNBB secretary-general. The series aims to deepen the CNBB's message for the 2026 elections.

    SourcesCNBB

  38. 38
    Why God became human—and not a book
    discussCultureNew3h ago
    America

    SourcesAmerica

  39. 39
    Archbishop Pérez commissions 9 young adults
    discussDiocesesNew4h ago
    CatholicPhilly

    Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez commissioned nine young adults as new missionary disciples after completing the Young Adult Missionary Discipleship Initiative. The program equips young Catholics to serve as missionary disciples throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

    SourcesCatholicPhilly

  40. 40
    Our Lady of Victory School Student Completes Mount Vernon Police Youth Academy
    discussEducationNew3h ago
    Catholic New York

    Our Lady of Victory School student Chase Reid completed the Mount Vernon Police Youth Academy. Reid said the program taught him to think fast, stay calm, and make good decisions.

    SourcesCatholic New York

  41. 41
    CathNews Australia suspends publication
    discussEducationNew3h ago
    CathNews Australia

    CathNews Australia will not publish tomorrow. The editorial team is travelling for professional development.

    SourcesCathNews Australia

  42. 42
    OAS council calls for foreign ministers’ meeting on Nicaragua crackdown
    discussChurch & StateNew3h ago
    Catholic News Agency

    The OAS council has approved a call for a foreign ministers’ meeting on the Nicaragua crackdown. The U.S. is calling for the meeting to take place before Sept. 1. The Ortega regime is set to codify policy reforms.

    SourcesCatholic News Agency

  43. 43
    Fire breaks out at Saint Francis de Sales Seminary
    discussEducationNew4h ago
    Catholic Herald

    A fire broke out at Saint Francis de Sales Seminary in St. Francis, causing significant damage to the front porch of Henni Hall. The fire began during construction work and was extinguished. No injuries were reported.

    SourcesCatholic Herald

  44. 44
    A Jesuit Pilgrimage to Poland and Prague
    discussVaticanNew3h ago
    America

    SourcesAmerica

  45. 45
    Our Lady of Grace hosts Annunciation parents
    discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
    The Catholic Spirit

    Our Lady of Grace in Edina hosts an evening discussion with Annunciation parents. The discussion will focus on healing, grace, hope, and peace.

    SourcesThe Catholic Spirit

  46. 46
    Sydney organist joins Royal Academy of Music
    discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
    The Catholic Weekly

    A Sydney organist has joined the Royal Academy of Music in London. The academy has produced famous musicians like Elton John and Annie Lennox.

    SourcesThe Catholic Weekly

  47. 47
    Adolescente de Manhattan se fortalece en el Espíritu Santo tras un largo duelo
    discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
    Catholic New York

    SourcesCatholic New York

  48. 48
    Manhattan teen strengthened by Holy Spirit
    discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
    Catholic New York

    A Manhattan teen found strength in the Holy Spirit during a retreat. The teen had been grieving. The retreat helped the teen turn loss into a calling to serve.

    SourcesCatholic New York

  49. 49
    Magyar Kurír publishes Új Ember
    discussEducationNew4h ago
    Magyar Kurír

    Magyar Kurír publishes the August 23, 2026 issue of Új Ember. The issue is available in churches and newsstands, and can be subscribed to through the editorial office.

    SourcesMagyar Kurír

  50. 50
    Annunciation’s pastor reflects on the past year
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    The Catholic SpiritPerspective

    Annunciation’s pastor reflects on the past year. The pastor says the parish has felt God’s love. The parish has journeyed around the sun.

    SourcesThe Catholic Spirit

  51. 51
    Letters to the Editor, Week of August 22, 2026
    discussCatholic LifeNew5h ago
    The Tablet

    SourcesThe Tablet

  52. 52
    ‘A country that’s dying every day’: 94% of Cubans live in extreme poverty
    discussChurch & StateNew5h ago
    Catholic Star Herald

    SourcesCatholic Star Herald

  53. 53
    Bishop Flávio Giovenale leads procession in Brazil
    discussBishopsNew5h ago
    Catholic News Agency

    Bishop Flávio Giovenale led a procession in Brazil. In his homily, he held up Mary as the faithful disciple who served others. People are ‘thirsting for Christ’.

    SourcesCatholic News Agency

  54. 54
    Missionari Servi della Santissima Trinità host job survival sessions
    discussCatholic Life6h ago
    Missionari Servi della Santissima Trinità

    Missionari Servi della Santissima Trinità host job survival sessions. The sessions will begin on Wednesday, September 30th.

    SourcesMissionari Servi della Santissima Trinità

  55. 55
    San Ezequiel Moreno inspires hope for cancer patients
    discussCatholic LifeNew5h ago
    Desde la Fe

    San Ezequiel Moreno faced a long and painful cancer illness with deep faith. Today, he is recognized as the patron saint of cancer patients. Many faithful people ask for his intercession in times of illness.

    SourcesDesde la Fe

  56. 56
    Obituaries, Week of August 22, 2026
    discussCatholic LifeNew5h ago
    The Tablet

    SourcesThe Tablet

  57. 57
    Police chaplains add human, spiritual dimension
    discussCatholic LifeNew5h ago
    The Catholic Register

    Police chaplains provide human and spiritual support to police officers and their families. Two police officers died in the line of duty in Canada's two biggest cities.

    SourcesThe Catholic Register

  58. 58
    Mary inspires me to do small things with great love
    discussCatholic LifeNew5h ago
    America

    SourcesAmerica

  59. 59
    Catholic Review publishes article on abortion
    discussLife & Family6h ago
    Catholic Review

    Catholic Review publishes article on abortion. The article discusses the pain abortion inflicts on women. It shares stories of women who regret their abortions.

    SourcesCatholic Review

  60. 60
    Descending from ambiguity to incoherence
    discussReligious FreedomNew5h ago
    The Catholic Register

    SourcesThe Catholic Register

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