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Bishop Étienne Guillet discusses the Church in Saint-Denis as it prepares for Pope Leo XIV's visit.
Bishop Étienne Guillet discusses the Church in Saint-Denis as it prepares for Pope Leo XIV's visit. The registration portal for the Pope's prayer vigil was overwhelmed. The diocese is known for its ecclesial renewal and diverse population.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
Bishop Christopher Saunders was found guilty of 13 sex crimes against two young Aboriginal people.
Bishop Christopher Saunders was found guilty of 13 sex crimes against two young Aboriginal people. Bishop Tim Norton of Broome Diocese expressed sorrow and pledged to support the victims. The diocese aims to provide hope and healing.
Cardinal Zuppi guided a prayer vigil at Monte Sole for peace and justice in the Holy Land.
Cardinal Zuppi guided a prayer vigil at Monte Sole for peace and justice in the Holy Land. The event aimed to promote forgiveness and exit the cycle of violence.
SourcesL'Osservatore Romano
Vatican Observatory hosts a Full Moon meetup with Dr. Rocco L. Mancinelli.
Vatican Observatory hosts a Full Moon meetup with Dr. Rocco L. Mancinelli. Dr. Mancinelli is a Senior Research Scientist with the BAER Institute. The meetup is on August 27, 2026.
SourcesVatican Observatory
Bishop Christopher Saunders was convicted of sexually abusing two men.
Bishop Christopher Saunders was convicted of sexually abusing two men. The Diocese of Broome apologized to the victims. Saunders was found guilty of 13 counts of sex abuse crimes.
SourcesVatican NewsNational Catholic ReporterCatholic News AgencyThe Pillar
Pope Leo XIV appointed Professors Umberto Longo, Francesco Cesareo, and Anna Barańska to the Pontifical Committee of Historical Sciences.
Pope Leo XIV appointed Professors Umberto Longo, Francesco Cesareo, and Anna Barańska to the Pontifical Committee of Historical Sciences. The appointments were announced on August 13, 2026. The committee is responsible for historical research and studies.
SourcesL'Osservatore Romano
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.
Iowa's four Catholic dioceses formed a statewide scholarship-granting organization.
Iowa's four Catholic dioceses formed a statewide scholarship-granting organization. It will offer K-12 scholarships through an Education Freedom Tax Credit program. Donors can receive a federal tax credit for contributions.
SourcesThe Catholic SunOSV News
Pope Leo XIV sent a donation for humanitarian relief efforts in Colombia after a deadly earthquake.
Pope Leo XIV sent a donation for humanitarian relief efforts in Colombia after a deadly earthquake. The donation will address the most pressing needs after the quake. The Vatican may provide additional assistance.
SourcesCatholic ReviewOSV NewsThe Catholic SunThe Texas CatholicThe Monitor
The US Supreme Court set a November date for oral arguments in a case over Catholic preschools and Colorado's universal preschool program.
The US Supreme Court set a November date for oral arguments in a case over Catholic preschools and Colorado's universal preschool program. The case concerns whether Catholic preschools can participate in the program. The court will hear the case in November.
SourcesCatholic ReviewDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun
Pope Francis established the World Day for Grandparents and Elderly in 2021.
Pope Francis established the World Day for Grandparents and Elderly in 2021. The US bishops approved its transfer to the first weekend after Labor Day. This year's theme is 'I will Never Forget You'.
Peru's government has declared the upcoming apostolic visit of Pope Leon XIV a national interest.
Peru's government has declared the upcoming apostolic visit of Pope Leon XIV a national interest. The visit is scheduled from November 11 to 17. The measure aims to ensure the proper development of activities during the visit.
SourcesReligión DigitalACI Prensa
Maximilian Kolbe was born on August 14, 1894, and executed by Nazis at Auschwitz in 1941.
Maximilian Kolbe was born on August 14, 1894, and executed by Nazis at Auschwitz in 1941. He was canonized by John Paul II in 1982. Kolbe took the place of a condemned man, inspiring generations of faithful.
The Vatican is sending relief funds to Colombia after an earthquake killed over 265 people.
The Vatican is sending relief funds to Colombia after an earthquake killed over 265 people. The Colombian Bishops' Conference is compiling a report to direct aid to those most in need. Bishops' conferences across Latin America have expressed solidarity with Colombia.
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake hit Colombia, causing damage across 14 departments.
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake hit Colombia, causing damage across 14 departments. The Archdiocese of Rio de Janeiro has launched a campaign to help affected people and communities. The campaign is being carried out through the episcopal vicariate for social charity and the Archdiocesan Caritas of Rio.
Bishop Nelson Jair Cardona Ramírez calls for a day of prayer for Colombia and earthquake victims.
Bishop Nelson Jair Cardona Ramírez calls for a day of prayer for Colombia and earthquake victims. He notes the region's main needs.
SourcesVatican NewsReligión Digital
Arizona's Supreme Court ruled that church doctrine, not courts, define confession.
Arizona's Supreme Court ruled that church doctrine, not courts, define confession. The decision has implications for the Catholic Church's defense of the seal of the confessional. The case involved the Mormon church.
Lilly Endowment granted $5 million to Notre Dame's New Horizons program.
Lilly Endowment granted $5 million to Notre Dame's New Horizons program. The grant supports Catholic education. Notre Dame received the award.
SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report
Bishop Peter Kohlgraf says the Vatican's case against lay preaching is 'not entirely consistent'.
Bishop Peter Kohlgraf says the Vatican's case against lay preaching is 'not entirely consistent'. The Diocese of Mainz will observe the ban but not sanction parishes where laypeople preach at Mass. The bishop's statement comes after the Vatican's prohibition on lay preaching.
SourcesCatholic News AgencyACI DigitalACI PrensaNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report
Jordan has begun preparations for the 2,000th anniversary of the Baptism of Jesus Christ in 2030.
Jordan has begun preparations for the 2,000th anniversary of the Baptism of Jesus Christ in 2030. A national committee held its first meeting on August 10. The event will take place at Bethany Beyond the Jordan, also known as Al-Maghtas.
SourcesLa CroixOSV NewsThe Catholic SunThe Catholic RegisterVida NuevaThe Texas Catholic
The Bishop of Barbastro ordered the transfer of the Virgin of Torreciudad to its original hermitage for a romería on September 5.
The Bishop of Barbastro ordered the transfer of the Virgin of Torreciudad to its original hermitage for a romería on September 5. The diocese requests the original piece be returned permanently. A copy would be placed in the new temple.
SourcesAlfa y OmegaACI Prensa
Francescano polacco San Massimiliano Kolbe was deported to Auschwitz in 1941. He offered his life for a fellow prisoner. Pope Giovanni Paolo II said his martyrdom brought victory through love and faith.
SourcesFamiglia Cristiana
Istituto Cavanis held a meeting of its Governo generale from August 3 to 7, 2026. The meeting took place as part of its activities.
SourcesIstituto Cavanis Congregazione delle Scuole di Carità
SourcesNational Catholic Register
The early church grew quickly despite persecution. Christians' witness, conviction, and charity contributed to the growth. This phenomenon is discussed by The Catholic Weekly.
SourcesThe Catholic Weekly
Don Davide releases note on Mass times from August 14 to 16. The note is available on the parish website.
Bishop Tim Norton writes to people of Western Australia after former Bishop Christopher Saunders' guilty verdict.
Bishop Tim Norton writes to people of Western Australia after former Bishop Christopher Saunders' guilty verdict. He praises victims' courage and announces a path of listening, processing, and renewal.
SourcesVatican News
Archbishop Przybylski invites women to the annual pilgrimage to Matki Sprawiedliwości i Miłości Społecznej in Piekary Śląskie.
Archbishop Przybylski invites women to the annual pilgrimage to Matki Sprawiedliwości i Miłości Społecznej in Piekary Śląskie. The event will take place on August 16. This year's pilgrimage is themed 'Uczniowie - misjonarze'.
SourcesVatican News
A fire damaged a building used for youth activities at St. Joseph in Fullerton. The fire is suspected to have been caused by a lightning strike. No one was hurt.
SourcesCatholic Review
Lama Zopa Rinpoche gives advice on prayers and practices for natural disasters. Recent earthquakes occurred in Latin America, specifically in Venezuela and Colombia.
SourcesFiglie della Presentazione di Maria Santissima al Tempio
The Redemptorists' Baltimore Province will combine with communities in Denver, Mexico, and Vietnam. The change is part of the order's reorganization of its North American mission. The Redemptorists' presence in Baltimore is expected to continue.
SourcesCatholic Review
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