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  1. 01
    Bishop Kiro Stojanov serves Mass in Ohridu
    discussBishops13h ago

    Bishop Kiro Stojanov served Mass in Ohridu on the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord.

    Vatican News

    Bishop Kiro Stojanov served Mass in Ohridu on the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord. He was joined by Father Oliver Tantušev.

    SourcesVatican News

  2. 02
    Pope Leo XIV holds General Audience
    discussVaticanUpdated5h ago

    Pope Leo XIV held a General Audience in the Vatican Basilica, where he met with groups of pilgrims and faithful from Italy and all over the world.

    23 sources40 reportsThe Holy SeeHoly See Press Office

    Pope Leo XIV held a General Audience in the Vatican Basilica, where he met with groups of pilgrims and faithful from Italy and all over the world. He continued his cycle of catechesis on the Documents of the Second Vatican Council, focusing on the theme of the Constitution Sacrosanctum Concilium. The Pope reflected on the reasons why the Council Fathers sought to promote a reform of the liturgy.

    SourcesThe Holy SeeHoly See Press Office

  3. 03
    Eugenio Murrali discusses book on St. Francis
    discussCatholic Life16h ago

    Eugenio Murrali talks to Franco Nembrini about his book on St. Francis of Assisi.

    L'Osservatore Romano

    Eugenio Murrali talks to Franco Nembrini about his book on St. Francis of Assisi. The book is featured in L'Osservatore Romano.

    SourcesL'Osservatore Romano

  4. 04
    Nepal suffers 98 deaths and hundreds missing after flash floods
    discussCultureUpdated4h ago

    At least 98 people have died and hundreds are missing after flash floods hit the Nepal-Tibet border region.

    6 sources8 reportsVatican NewsDiocese of HallamLa Croix+1

    At least 98 people have died and hundreds are missing after flash floods hit the Nepal-Tibet border region. The floods were caused by a glacier avalanche on the Nepalese side of the Himalayas. Many tourists are among the missing. The death toll is expected to rise as search and rescue operations continue.

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of HallamLa CroixGość Niedzielny

  5. 05
    Pope Leo XIV receives Lutheran bishops of Norway
    discussVatican15h ago

    Pope Leo XIV received the bishops of the Lutheran Church of Norway in the Vatican Apostolic Palace.

    7 sources11 reportsHoly See Press OfficeThe Holy SeeVatican News

    Pope Leo XIV received the bishops of the Lutheran Church of Norway in the Vatican Apostolic Palace. He delivered an address, expressing gratitude for their presence and shared desire to seek ways of building communion. The Pope emphasized the need for a concerted effort to seek concrete paths of reconciliation and fraternity.

    SourcesHoly See Press OfficeThe Holy SeeVatican News

  6. 06
    L'Osservatore Romano publishes reflection
    discussCatholic Life16h ago

    L'Osservatore Romano publishes a reflection on the closeness of God.

    L'Osservatore RomanoPerspective

    L'Osservatore Romano publishes a reflection on the closeness of God. The reflection is titled 'Quale grande nazione ha gli dèi così vicini a sé, come il Signore, nostro Dio, è vicino a noi?'

    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 Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops' Conference · Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference · ACI Africa
    1. Caritas Zimbabwe tests resource mobilisation strategy
    2. Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference welcomes new missionaries
    3. Kenya Archbishop Maurice Muhatia Makumba challenges Franciscans
  2. America ACI Digital · Franciscan Media · The Catholic Thing
    1. Maggie Green offers five tips for families to return to faith
    2. Can People Who Choose Cremation Go to Heaven?
    3. Pope Leo and fantasy camp Catholicism
  3. Asia LiCAS News · Matters India · Vatican News
    1. Cardinal Bo warns against automation
    2. Caritas, religious sisters help Thai-Cambodian border families
    3. Bengal dioceses plan migrant resource centers
  4. Europe Církev.cz · Gość Niedzielny · La Croix
    1. Jičíně church celebrates 325 years
    2. Michał Grzesiak becomes director of Ośrodek Dokumentacji i Studium Pontyfikatu Jana Pawła II
    3. Meta agrees to protect children on Facebook and Instagram
  5. Oceania The Catholic Leader · Catholic Outlook
    1. Anglican and Catholic clergy hold joint training day
    2. 60th World Day of Peace theme: Disarming technology for peace
    3. Catholic Outlook publishes book on synodality

Wednesday, August 26

60 stories · 11 corroborated
  1. 01
    Honolulu Diocese faithful rally after hurricane
    discussDioceses7h ago

    Faithful across the Diocese of Honolulu rally after a hurricane devastates Hawaii island's Kau district.

    3 sourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun

    Faithful across the Diocese of Honolulu rally after a hurricane devastates Hawaii island's Kau district. The diocese is still hurting.

    SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun

  2. 02
    Pope Leo XIV makes Best Dressed list
    discussVatican7h ago

    Pope Leo XIV has been included in Vanity Fair’s annual Best Dressed list.

    3 sourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterACI Africa

    Pope Leo XIV has been included in Vanity Fair’s annual Best Dressed list. The pope’s papal garments have been noted for their traditional style. The papal mozzetta is one of the vestments he has brought back into use.

    SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterACI Africa

  3. 03
    Archbishop Thomas Wenski urges US to halt Haiti deportations
    discussBishops9h ago

    Archbishop Thomas Wenski urges the US to halt Haiti deportations after a deadly gang massacre.

    4 sourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic SunOSV News+1

    Archbishop Thomas Wenski urges the US to halt Haiti deportations after a deadly gang massacre. The massacre left at least 47 dead and 50 kidnapped. Wenski warns that TPS cuts will worsen Haiti's humanitarian crisis.

    SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic SunOSV NewsAmerica

  4. 04
    Los Angeles merchants fight to save 10-foot cross
    discussReligious Freedom9h ago

    Los Angeles merchants join fight to save LA plaza's cross, Nativity.

    3 sourcesAngelus NewsCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register

    Los Angeles merchants join fight to save LA plaza's cross, Nativity. A resident has sued the city government alleging the displays violate the establishment clause of the U.S. Constitution. Merchants seek to save 10-foot cross, Nativity scene in city’s historic center.

    SourcesAngelus NewsCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register

  5. 05
    Pope Leo XIV teaches on liturgy
    discussLiturgy12h ago

    Pope Leo XIV has concluded his catechesis on the Church's liturgy, focusing on the Second Vatican Council's constitution on the liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium.

    4 sourcesArchdiocese of Minsk-MohilevCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register+1

    Pope Leo XIV has concluded his catechesis on the Church's liturgy, focusing on the Second Vatican Council's constitution on the liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium. He emphasized the importance of respecting the norms of the liturgy and avoiding virtual participation in Sunday Mass. The pope also highlighted the missionary and universal dimensions of the liturgy.

    SourcesArchdiocese of Minsk-MohilevCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterACI Africa

  6. 06
    Kraków Archdiocese reviews abuse cases
    discussDioceses11h ago

    Kraków Archdiocese creates commission to review past and current cases of possible abuse of vulnerable adults.

    2 sourcesOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun

    Kraków Archdiocese creates commission to review past and current cases of possible abuse of vulnerable adults. The commission is among the first diocesan initiatives in Poland and the Catholic world focused specifically on adults harmed in Church settings.

    SourcesOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun

  7. 07
    Sulpician Father Shawn Gould to be installed as president and rector of St. Mary's Seminary
    discussEducation12h ago

    Sulpician Father Shawn Gould will be formally installed as the new president and rector of St. Mary's Seminary and University in Baltimore.

    4 sourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe LeavenThe Catholic Sun+1

    Sulpician Father Shawn Gould will be formally installed as the new president and rector of St. Mary's Seminary and University in Baltimore. He shares his journey from Protestantism to atheism to priesthood. The seminary was established in 1791 by the Society of St. Sulpice.

    SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe LeavenThe Catholic SunOSV News

  8. 08
    Cáritas Bolivia launches campaign for 977 elderly
    discussLife & Family11h ago

    Cáritas Bolivia has launched a campaign to support 977 elderly people in Church-run homes.

    2 sourcesApostolic Vicariate of CamiriACI Prensa

    Cáritas Bolivia has launched a campaign to support 977 elderly people in Church-run homes. The campaign aims to promote solidarity towards the elderly. Cáritas Bolivia is the social arm of the Catholic Church.

    SourcesApostolic Vicariate of CamiriACI Prensa

  9. 09
    Church offers color Masses
    discussLiturgy12h ago

    The Church offers Masses for professional groups, traditionally popularized by names of a color.

    3 sourcesThe Catholic SpiritOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun

    The Church offers Masses for professional groups, traditionally popularized by names of a color. These include Red Mass, Blue Mass, White Mass and Gold Mass. The Masses recognize special occasions and special needs.

    SourcesThe Catholic SpiritOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun

  10. 10
    Judge reverses White House's 75-country visa ban
    discussChurch & State12h ago

    A US federal judge has reversed a White House visa rule affecting 75 countries.

    3 sourcesAngelus NewsCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register

    A US federal judge has reversed a White House visa rule affecting 75 countries. The rule was challenged by a Catholic group. The judge called the rule 'patently unlawful'.

    SourcesAngelus NewsCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register

  11. 11
    Pope visits Meeting for Friendship Among Peoples
    discussCatholic LifeUpdated2h ago

    The 48th edition of the Meeting for Friendship Among Peoples will be held in Rimini from August 20 to 25.

    2 sourcesACI StampaKorazym.org

    The 48th edition of the Meeting for Friendship Among Peoples will be held in Rimini from August 20 to 25. The event's title is 'Pioneers to safeguard humanity'. The president of the Meeting's foundation, Bernhard Scholz, expressed gratitude for the Pope's visit.

    SourcesACI StampaKorazym.org

  12. 12
    Jičíně church celebrates 325 years
    discussDiocesesNew32m ago
    Církev.cz

    The Roman Catholic parish in Jičíně celebrates 325 years since the consecration of its parish church. The anniversary will be celebrated with a festive service and a concert.

    SourcesCírkev.cz

  13. 13
    Michał Grzesiak becomes director of Ośrodek Dokumentacji i Studium Pontyfikatu Jana Pawła II
    discussVaticanNew25m ago
    Gość Niedzielny

    Ks. Michał Grzesiak, a priest and historian from the Archdiocese of Krakow, has been appointed as the new director of Ośrodek Dokumentacji i Studium Pontyfikatu Jana Pawła II in Rome. He replaces ks. dr. Mirosław Cichon. The change occurred on August 25.

    SourcesGość Niedzielny

  14. 14
    Beyond Left and Right: Fidelity to the Magisterium
    discussCultureNew31m ago
    Where Peter Is

    SourcesWhere Peter Is

  15. 15
    Maggie Green offers five tips for families to return to faith
    discussLife & FamilyNew1h ago
    ACI Digital

    Her book is called The Saint Monica Club. The book is inspired by the story of Saint Monica, the mother of Saint Augustine.

    SourcesACI Digital

  16. 16
    Meta agrees to protect children on Facebook and Instagram
    discussLife & FamilyNew1h ago
    La Croix

    Meta has agreed to redefine how Facebook and Instagram address adolescents. The agreement gives more control to parents.

    SourcesLa Croix

  17. 17
    Météo France issues orange storm alert for 23 departments
    discussCultureNew1h ago
    La Croix

    Météo France has placed 23 departments on orange storm alert. Hail, heavy rain and strong winds are expected.

    SourcesLa Croix

  18. 18
    Can People Who Choose Cremation Go to Heaven?
    discussDiocesesNew1h ago
    Franciscan Media

    SourcesFranciscan Media

  19. 19
    Man drives car into pedestrians in Caen, killing one and injuring ten
    discussCultureNew1h ago
    La Croix

    A 26-year-old man from Russia deliberately drove his car into pedestrians in Caen, killing one and injuring ten. The suspect was arrested in Ouistreham.

    SourcesLa Croix

  20. 20
    Pope Leo and fantasy camp Catholicism
    discussVaticanNew2h ago
    The Catholic Thing

    SourcesThe Catholic Thing

  21. 21
    St. Monica discusses the Kingdom of Heaven with her son
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    The Catholic Thing

    SourcesThe Catholic Thing

  22. 22
    Vatican–China contentious accord: How the Holy See is appeasing a Communist regime
    discussVaticanNew2h ago
    The Catholic Thing

    SourcesThe Catholic Thing

  23. 23
    A Blindspot in Catholic Social Teaching: Generational Theft
    discussChurch & StateNew2h ago
    The Catholic Thing

    SourcesThe Catholic Thing

  24. 24
    Anglican and Catholic clergy hold joint training day
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    The Catholic Leader

    More than 50 Christian clergy from Queensland will gather in Brisbane for a joint professional development day. The annual Anglican-Roman Catholic Clergy Day will focus on pastoral training to address domestic violence.

    SourcesThe Catholic Leader

  25. 25
    Emilce Cuda calls for family support at Vatican addiction prevention meeting
    discussLife & FamilyNew2h ago
    Vida Nueva

    Emilce Cuda, secretary of the Pontificia Comisión para América Latina, participates in the international meeting on addiction prevention and youth recruitment at the Vatican. She emphasizes the importance of family in preventing addictions. The meeting started on August 25.

    SourcesVida Nueva

  26. 26
    Cardinal Bo warns against automation
    discussCultureNew3h ago
    LiCAS News

    Cardinal Charles Maung Bo warns against unchecked artificial intelligence. He says it could erode judgment, deepen inequality and weaken global peace efforts.

    SourcesLiCAS News

  27. 27
    Caritas, religious sisters help Thai-Cambodian border families
    discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
    LiCAS News

    Caritas and religious sisters are helping families on the Thai-Cambodian border rebuild after conflict. They are providing community-based assistance to repair damaged homes and restore livelihoods.

    SourcesLiCAS News

  28. 28
    60th World Day of Peace theme: Disarming technology for peace
    discussVaticanNew5h ago
    Catholic Outlook

    SourcesCatholic Outlook

  29. 29
    Have Your Loved Ones Left the Church? Look to St. Monica: Keep praying. Keep loving. Keep hoping.
    discussCultureNew5h ago
    ChurchPOP

    SourcesChurchPOP

  30. 30
    Common Sense Wins the Day in West Virginia v. B. P. J.
    discussChurch & State6h ago
    Public Discourse

    SourcesPublic Discourse

  31. 31
    Caritas assessing after flash floods kill more than 100 in Nepal and China
    discussCatholic Life7h ago
    Crux

    Caritas is assessing damage after flash floods killed more than 100 people in Nepal and China. The floods washed away villages and homes in four districts in Nepal.

    SourcesCrux

  32. 32
    Catholic Outlook publishes book on synodality
    discussEducation7h ago
    Catholic Outlook

    The book uses good leadership theory and practice to show practical ways of bringing synodality to life. It takes the final document from the XVI Synod of Bishops.

    SourcesCatholic Outlook

  33. 33
    Take care of those entrusted to you
    discussCatholic Life7h ago
    Focolare Movement

    SourcesFocolare Movement

  34. 34
    Comunidade Canção Nova entrega e fé alimentam vocação ao celibato
    discussReligious Orders7h ago
    Canção Nova

    A Comunidade Canção Nova afirma que a entrega e a fé alimentam a vocação ao celibato. A comunidade tem como objetivo levar a vida nova do evangelho ao Brasil e ao mundo.

    SourcesCanção Nova

  35. 35
    #12866 Can You Be Saved Outside the Church? Bishops and Doctrine - Joe Heschmeyer
    discussVatican6h ago
    Catholic Answers Live

    SourcesCatholic Answers Live

  36. 36
    Israeli court acquits nun’s attacker
    discussChurch & State7h ago
    Catholic News Agency

    An Israeli court has acquitted Yona Schreiber, who attacked a nun, and ordered him to receive psychiatric care. Schreiber will be committed to an inpatient treatment facility for up to 6 years.

    SourcesCatholic News Agency

  37. 37
    Canção Nova leva esperança e dignidade a adultos, jovens e crianças
    discussCatholic Life7h ago
    Canção Nova

    Canção Nova realiza projeto social que promove integração e convivência comunitária. O projeto ajuda adultos, jovens e crianças a superar riscos e violências.

    SourcesCanção Nova

  38. 38
    Pope names Gisela Bergmann to Vatican economic council
    discussVatican7h ago
    Aleteia

    Bergmann is a princess of Liechtenstein. She will oversee Vatican finances.

    SourcesAleteia

  39. 39
    Archdiocese of Malta publishes Gospel of the day
    discussLiturgy8h ago
    2 reportsKnisja Maltija

    The Archdiocese of Malta and Knisja Maltija publish the Gospel of the day for 27th August. Readings include 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 and Matthew 24:42-51.

    SourcesKnisja Maltija

  40. 40
    California sees record-high assisted suicides
    discussLife & Family8h ago
    Crux

    California has seen a record-high number of assisted suicides. Esmeralda Sosa of the Los Angeles archdiocesan Office of Life, Justice, and Peace comments on the statistics. The statistics are a call to action.

    SourcesCrux

  41. 41
    Fr Eugene Stockton dies
    discussCatholic Life8h ago
    Catholic Outlook

    Fr Eugene Stockton died at 91. Hundreds attended his funeral Mass at St Thomas Aquinas Parish, Springwood.

    SourcesCatholic Outlook

  42. 42
    #12865 Can We Disagree With Church Teachings? Tradition and Mass - Joe Heschmeyer
    discussDioceses7h ago
    Catholic Answers Live

    SourcesCatholic Answers Live

  43. 43
    #12865 Can We Disagree With Church Teachings? Tradition and Mass - Joe Heschmeyer
    discussDioceses7h ago
    Catholic Answers Live

    SourcesCatholic Answers Live

  44. 44
    Oblate di Nazareth honors Sisters Paula and Margaret
    discussReligious Orders9h ago
    Oblate di Nazareth

    Oblate di Nazareth honors Sisters Paula and Margaret 10 years after their deaths. Sisters, family and friends gathered at St. Vincent de Paul Church. They shared music, stories and memories.

    SourcesOblate di Nazareth

  45. 45
    Commissioner delays report
    discussCulture9h ago
    CathNews Australia

    Commissioner Virginia Bell delays report to avoid distracting from Bondi terror attack anniversary. Report to be handed down four days late.

    SourcesCathNews Australia

  46. 46
    Abbot Christopher Jamison visits Brisbane
    discussCatholic Life9h ago
    The Catholic Leader

    Abbot Christopher Jamison will visit Brisbane in September. He will speak at Xavier Hall, Holy Spirit Seminary. Abbot Jamison is a British Benedictine monk, broadcaster and author.

    SourcesThe Catholic Leader

  47. 47
    Russia is paying the Vatican the compliment of conspiracy theories
    discussVatican8h ago
    The Pillar

    SourcesThe Pillar

  48. 48
    Report finds housing insecurity affects children
    discussLife & Family9h ago
    CathNews Australia

    A new report finds more children are growing up in private rentals and facing housing insecurity. This could have long-term implications for their development and mental wellbeing.

    SourcesCathNews Australia

  49. 49
    St. Margaret Mary Alacoque relics come to Philadelphia Region
    discussCatholic Life10h ago
    CatholicPhilly

    Relics of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque will be in the Philadelphia Region Sept. 12-15. Pilgrims can venerate them at the Cathedral Basilica and St. Denis Parish.

    SourcesCatholicPhilly

  50. 50
    Australian Catholic University signs Memorandum of Understanding with Indonesia’s Ministry of Religious Affairs
    discussEducation9h ago
    CathNews Australia

    Australian Catholic University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Indonesia’s Ministry of Religious Affairs. The agreement deepens engagement with Indonesia on human flourishing.

    SourcesCathNews Australia

  51. 51
    This Archbishop’s “Conversion Story” Has the Internet Laughing
    discussBishops8h ago
    ChurchPOP

    SourcesChurchPOP

  52. 52
    Former Catholic college student reaches for Michelin stars
    discussEducation9h ago
    CathNews Australia

    A former Central Coast student in the Broken Bay Diocese is working towards a three Michelin star restaurant in London. The student previously studied Food Technology in Year 9. The story was reported by Broken Bay News and CathNews Australia.

    SourcesCathNews Australia

  53. 53
    St. Francis de Sales adds inclusion to Summer Basketball Classic
    discussCatholic Life9h ago
    The Tablet

    The St. Francis de Sales Summer Basketball Classic in the Rockaways has added inclusion to its tradition. The event is a community staple. The tournament promotes Catholic values in sports.

    SourcesThe Tablet

  54. 54
    CatholicCare Wilcannia-Forbes opens crisis accommodation
    discussCatholic Life9h ago
    CathNews Australia

    CatholicCare Wilcannia-Forbes and Maranguka Community Hub collaborate to provide crisis accommodation for homeless men in Bourke. The new accommodation aims to support men experiencing homelessness. The collaboration is a response to the local need for crisis accommodation.

    SourcesCathNews Australia

  55. 55
    How Christ learned compassion
    discussCulture9h ago
    America

    SourcesAmerica

  56. 56
    Taybeh Christians seek action after Israeli envoy downplays severity of attacks
    discussChurch & State10h ago
    Catholic News Agency

    Christian leaders in the Holy Land said the Israeli ambassador to the Holy See’s characterization was inconsistent with the documented pattern of attacks and incursions affecting Taybeh. The Israeli ambassador to the Holy See downplayed the severity of attacks on Taybeh. Christian leaders in Taybeh seek action.

    SourcesCatholic News Agency

  57. 57
    Spanish Catholics welcome new interest in St John of the Cross
    discussCatholic Life10h ago
    CathNews Australia

    Spanish Catholics welcome new public interest in St John of the Cross on the twin anniversary of his canonisation and proclamation as a doctor of the Church. The saint was canonised in 1726 and proclaimed a doctor of the Church on August 24, 1926.

    SourcesCathNews Australia

  58. 58
    Speyer Diocese faces decline
    discussDioceses10h ago
    The Tablet

    Speyer Diocese is facing decline. The diocese was erected in the fourth century. Speyer is a charming city on the Rhine River.

    SourcesThe Tablet

  59. 59
    What Exactly Is The ‘Common Good,’ Anyway?
    discussCatholic Life10h ago
    The Tablet

    SourcesThe Tablet

  60. 60
    US Bishops warn inflexible vetting rules
    discussLife & Family10h ago
    Catholic News Agency

    US Bishops warn that inflexible vetting rules could bar eligible family members from taking in migrant kids. The rules could prolong children's custody stays beyond the nearly 190-day fiscal 2026 average.

    SourcesCatholic News Agency

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