What is happening in the Church today?

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Pécsi Egyházmegye holds annual pilgrimage on August 15. Rosner Zsolt explains the tradition.

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Pope Leão XIV spoke on the Assunção de Maria. He emphasized love as the most beautiful human ornament. He encouraged seeking sublimity in the Mystery celebrated in others.

SourcesAgência Ecclesia

Paris-Saclay maintains its position as leader among French universities. 27 French institutions are ranked, with four in the top 100. Harvard leads the rankings.

SourcesLa Croix

An earthquake damaged a church in Albaicín, Granada. Bishop Gil Tamayo prayed for those affected. He asked for protection from the Virgin.

SourcesReligión Digital

A fire in Landes, France, has regained strength. 19 departments are no longer under heatwave alert.

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Bishop Joseph Galea-Curmi reflects on the value of human life. He discusses the Assumption of Mary into Heaven.

SourcesKnisja Maltija

Evangelical pastor Andreas Tschurn is running for the Left party in Sachsen-Anhalt's state election. He is competing against AfD candidate Hans-Thomas Tillschneider. Tschurn is leaving his pulpit for a campaign stand.

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Father Gaetano Mazzoleni, a Consolata missionary, died on August 14, 2026, in Italy. He dedicated 45 years to indigenous peoples in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. He defended their identity, culture, and territory.

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Afghanistan faces humanitarian crisis. Elena Noacco, cofounder of NOVE Caring Humans, appeals for international aid. The country struggles with economic crisis and natural disasters.

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Luís Miguel Figueiredo Rodrigues, director of the Faculdade de Teologia, warns about the need for human relations and silence. He says that human relations are the antidote to the deviations of artificial intelligence. Rodrigues defends the importance of silence in a world dominated by technology.

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Peruvians from various social, ethnic, labor, and religious backgrounds demand rights and dignity. A declaration will be given to Pope León XIV during his visit. The document denounces democracy deterioration, authoritarianism, and corruption.

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Dr. Patrick Körbs writes about the concept of belonging. He references the great faith of the Canaanite woman in the Gospel of Matthew. The article is part of the 'Unser Sonntag' series.

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Giuseppe Bruni creates custom shirts for popes, cardinals, and celebrities in his Martina Franca atelier. He has made shirts for popes including Benedict XVI. Bruni feels immense joy knowing his creations are worn under papal attire.

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Suore Maestre di S. Dorotea held Mese Intensivo, a month of spiritual growth. They deepened their spirituality as Figlie dei Sacri Cuori.

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Congo-Brazzaville marks Assumption and independence with consecration to Mary. Archbishop Bienvenu Manamika Bafouakouahou highlights spiritual foundation.

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Antonio Cardoso appears on Vatican Radio's Brazilian program with 'A Canção e a Prece'. He sings and prays with the audience. The program airs every Sunday.

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Cardinal Jean-Paul Vesco gave a homily at the Lourdes pilgrimage. He commented on the Gospel of the Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth. The cardinal entrusted bereaved families to the Virgin Mary.

SourcesLa Croix

Vatican News releases an audiobook of John Paul II's 2002 apostolic letter on the rosary. The letter was written 24 years ago.

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Fr Paul Samasumo reflects on the 2026 SIGNIS World Congress in Kigali, Rwanda. The congress has concluded.

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Fr. Alex Mutahigwa Kalemba, a Rwandan priest, was found dead at the Apostles of Jesus Major Seminary in Nairobi. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death. A postmortem examination is pending.

SourcesACI Africa

The Church celebrates the Assumption of Mary. Pio XII proclaimed it a dogma in 1950. It's a sign of hope for Christians.

SourcesFamiglia Cristiana

León XIV and María offer a prophetic key for the AI era. The pope invites critical examination of AI's transformations. María teaches from where to view them.

SourcesReligión Digital

A report by HHS says hospitals profited from harmful gender surgeries on minors. The report was released by the US Department of Health and Human Services.

SourcesNational Catholic Register

Don Bosco House hosted a gala for young Catholics. The event drew 270 attendees for an evening of fellowship and faith. It was held at the Primavera Event Space in Woodbridge, Ont.

SourcesThe Catholic Register

Archbishop Gervas John Nyaisonga, new AMECEA chairman, seeks to strengthen unity among bishops and dioceses. He plans to support struggling dioceses and promote peace in the region. AMECEA will work through local Catholic organizations to offer encouragement and mediation.

SourcesAMECEA

SECAM conference participants recommend establishing a dedicated Episcopal Commission for Catholic Education. The commission will develop a continental framework and encourage national implementation plans. The declaration emphasizes shared responsibility and co-responsible collaboration.

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The Altar Family Group from St. Paul's Parish, Kapsaret, visited the AMECEA Pastoral Institute at Gaba Campus. They discovered a hidden spiritual treasure and were deeply inspired by the peaceful atmosphere and serene natural beauty. The group was impressed by the artistic and spiritual vision of Rev. Fr. Simon Sabvala.

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Cardenal Carlos Castillo Mattasoglio discusses the need for a more dynamic Church. He is concerned about vulnerable citizens.

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The 2027 World Youth Day organizers in Seoul have announced plans for an integrated media ecosystem. The ecosystem will include a press center, host broadcaster, WYD Now, and the Catholic Peace Broadcasting Company. This will allow the event to reach young people globally.

SourcesAMECEA

The Catedral Metropolitana celebrates its patronal feast, commemorating the elevation of Mary. The feast highlights the dignity of the person.

SourcesDesde la Fe

Bishop Vincent Frederick Mwakhwawa urged Catholic Sisters in Malawi to use social entrepreneurship for human development. He spoke at the Sisters' Blended Value Project Social Entrepreneurship Programme graduation in Lilongwe. The programme aims to advance the Church's mission and promote human dignity.

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