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From the Holy See

Vatican News · L'Osservatore Romano · Agenzia SIR · Famiglia Cristiana
  1. 01
    Vatican News reports on Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago

    Vatican News reports on Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri, a church in Rome.

    Vatican News

    Vatican News reports on Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri, a church in Rome. The church is located in the ruins of the Diocletian Baths and features a mix of ancient, Renaissance, and modern architecture.

    SourcesVatican News

  2. 02
    Roseline Hamel and Nassera Kermiche speak at Meeting Rimini
    discussCatholic LifeNew1m ago

    Roseline Hamel and Nassera Kermiche spoke at Meeting Rimini.

    5 sourcesL'Osservatore RomanoVatican NewsAgenzia SIR+2

    Roseline Hamel and Nassera Kermiche spoke at Meeting Rimini. They shared their stories of suffering and friendship. The event was attended by many, including Bernhard Scholz and Davide Prosperi.

    SourcesL'Osservatore RomanoVatican NewsAgenzia SIRFamiglia CristianaLa Croix

  3. 03
    Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops-backed group confirms Hichilema’s victory
    discussChurch & StateNew2h ago

    The Christian Churches Monitoring Group, backed by the Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops, confirms President Hakainde Hichilema’s victory in the August 13 elections.

    Agenzia Fides

    The Christian Churches Monitoring Group, backed by the Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops, confirms President Hakainde Hichilema’s victory in the August 13 elections. The group recorded irregularities in 30 constituencies. Hichilema received approximately 56% of the vote, while the main opposition candidate, Brian Mundubile, secured approximately 42.3%.

    SourcesAgenzia Fides

  4. 04
    Pope greets International Catholic Legislators Network
    discussVatican9h ago

    Pope greets International Catholic Legislators Network meeting.

    The Holy See

    Pope greets International Catholic Legislators Network meeting. Theme is Human Dignity and Artificial Intelligence. Pope emphasizes the importance of technology serving the integral development of every person.

    SourcesThe Holy See

  5. 05
    Pope Leo XIV meets Lebanese president
    discussChurch & StateNew50m ago

    Pope Leo XIV met with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun at the Vatican.

    5 sources6 reportsVatican NewsCatholic ReviewThe Catholic Sun+2

    Pope Leo XIV met with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun at the Vatican. The Vatican expressed concerns over stalled efforts to implement a U.S.-backed border agreement between Lebanon and Israel. The agreement aims to bring stability to the southern border of Lebanon and achieve a just and lasting peace.

    SourcesVatican NewsCatholic ReviewThe Catholic SunMagyar KurírOSV News

  6. 06
    Pope travels to San Marino and Rimini
    discussVaticanNew18m ago

    Pope Leão XIV will visit San Marino and Rimini on August 22.

    4 sources6 reportsVatican NewsL'Osservatore RomanoCathoBel+1

    Pope Leão XIV will visit San Marino and Rimini on August 22. He will participate in the Meeting for Friendship among Peoples and celebrate the Eucharist with the faithful of the Diocese of Rimini. The visit is expected to be a significant event for the local community.

    SourcesVatican NewsL'Osservatore RomanoCathoBelDeon

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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. AMECEA, SSSCBC convene peacebuilding engagement in Juba
    2. Pope appoints Nuncio Angelo Accattino to Colombia
    3. Kenya Catholic Bishops meet President William Samoei Ruto
  2. America CatholicPhilly · The Catholic Spirit · Catholic Herald
    1. St. Hubert Catholic High School for Girls receives $1.5 million gift
    2. Bishop Kenney celebrates Mass
    3. AI and the Question of Human Dignity
  3. Asia Vatican News · Diocese of Ban Mê Thuôt · Diocese of Hallam
    1. Vatican News announces 2027 Zayed Award nominations
    2. Justice begins with us!
    3. Manila’s Catholic archbishop calls for action after school shooting
  4. Europe Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference · Vatican News · Famiglia Cristiana
    1. Fr Tom Little delivers homily for Alex McCarthy funeral
    2. Kard. Dziwisz recalls Pope John Paul II's visit to Rimini
    3. Salerno-Campagna-Acerno Diocese makes pilgrimage to Fatima
  5. Oceania The Southern Cross · The Record
    1. Academic, pastor, priest and contrarian
    2. The End of Oak Street
    3. CSSWA honours Carey Brown and Doris Zambonetti, 41 years of service between them

Friday, August 21

55 stories · 6 corroborated
  1. 01
    Catholics and Confucians issue joint statement
    discussCultureNew4h ago

    Catholic and Confucian scholars emphasized shared goals for humanity.

    2 sourcesAngelus NewsCatholic News Agency

    Catholic and Confucian scholars emphasized shared goals for humanity. They acknowledged theological differences between the two traditions.

    SourcesAngelus NewsCatholic News Agency

  2. 02
    Kard. Dziwisz recalls Pope John Paul II's visit to Rimini
    discussVaticanNew19m ago

    Cardinal Stanisław Dziwisz recalls Pope John Paul II's visit to Rimini.

    2 sources3 reportsVatican NewsFamiglia Cristiana

    Cardinal Stanisław Dziwisz recalls Pope John Paul II's visit to Rimini. Pope John Paul II was impressed by the enthusiasm and strength of the youth. Pope Leó XIV will visit Rimini 44 years after Pope John Paul II's historic visit.

    SourcesVatican NewsFamiglia Cristiana

  3. 03
    Caritas Kolumbia provides aid to 200,000
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago

    Caritas Kolumbia provides aid to 200,000 victims of the recent disaster in Kolumbia.

    3 sourcesDiocese of São José dos CamposVatican NewsCanção Nova

    Caritas Kolumbia provides aid to 200,000 victims of the recent disaster in Kolumbia. The Church is coordinating the delivery of food, shelter, medicine and psychological support. 80 priests are providing spiritual support.

    SourcesDiocese of São José dos CamposVatican NewsCanção Nova

  4. 04
    Archbishop Visvaldas Kulbokas says prayer is weapon against Russian aggression
    discussChurch & StateNew2h ago

    Archbishop Visvaldas Kulbokas, papal nuncio to Ukraine, says prayer is the number one weapon against Russian aggression.

    2 sourcesCatholic ReviewThe Monitor

    Archbishop Visvaldas Kulbokas, papal nuncio to Ukraine, says prayer is the number one weapon against Russian aggression. He shared his reflection on faith and prayer amid conflict in an interview with OSV News. The war in Ukraine began in 2014 and intensified in 2022.

    SourcesCatholic ReviewThe Monitor

  5. 05
    Lebanon abolishes death penalty, making regional history as amnesty law sparks debate
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    2 sourcesCatholic News AgencyACI Prensa

    SourcesCatholic News AgencyACI Prensa

  6. 06
    Vatican Pharmacy aids vulnerable during heat waves
    discussVaticanNew41m ago

    The Vatican Pharmacy is providing aid to vulnerable individuals during the heat waves.

    3 sources6 reportsVatican NewsReligión DigitalVida Nueva

    The Vatican Pharmacy is providing aid to vulnerable individuals during the heat waves. The pharmacy is offering medications, galenic preparations, and hospitality to those in need. The director of the pharmacy, Brother Binish Thomas Mulackal, emphasizes that health is a fundamental right for all. The pharmacy is taking extra measures to protect the most vulnerable groups, including the elderly, children, and those with chronic illnesses.

    SourcesVatican NewsReligión DigitalVida Nueva

  7. 07
    St. Hubert Catholic High School for Girls receives $1.5 million gift
    discussEducationNew16m ago
    CatholicPhilly

    St. Hubert Catholic High School for Girls received a $1.5 million gift from The Howley Foundation. The gift will renovate biology laboratories. This will strengthen STEM and healthcare education opportunities.

    SourcesCatholicPhilly

  8. 08
    Bishop Kenney celebrates Mass
    discussBishopsNew27m ago
    The Catholic Spirit

    Bishop Kevin Kenney celebrated Mass for Latino ministry leaders. The leaders prayed for his health as he battles lung cancer. The meeting was in St. Paul.

    SourcesThe Catholic Spirit

  9. 09
    Hong Kong crackdown continues with new convictions, increased harassment
    discussCatholic LifeNew16m ago
    The Pillar

    SourcesThe Pillar

  10. 10
    Figlie di San Paolo celebrate 75 anni in India
    discussReligious OrdersNew39m ago
    Pia Società Figlie di S. Paolo

    Figlie di San Paolo celebrate 75 anni in India with a solemn Eucharistic celebration of thanksgiving. Arcivescovo John Rodrigues presided over the Mass in the church of Santa Teresa at Bandra, a suburb of Mumbai.

    SourcesPia Società Figlie di S. Paolo

  11. 11
    AI and the Question of Human Dignity
    discussCatholic LifeNew39m ago
    Catholic Herald

    SourcesCatholic Herald

  12. 12
    Massachusetts high court rules against saints statues
    discussChurch & StateNew44m ago
    Catholic News Agency

    SourcesCatholic News Agency

  13. 13
    In Illo Tempore: 13th Sunday after Pentecost
    discussCatholic LifeNew40m ago
    OnePeterFive

    SourcesOnePeterFive

  14. 14
    The End of Oak Street
    discussLife & FamilyNew1h ago
    OSV News

    SourcesOSV News

  15. 15
    Scottish bishops’ leader calls Catholics to fight suicide bill
    discussBishopsNew1h ago
    Crux

    SourcesCrux

  16. 16
    Cappuccini dell'India nominate nuovi superiori
    discussReligious OrdersNew1h ago
    Ordine Francescano Frati Minori Cappuccini

    La Conferenza dei Superiori Maggiori Cappuccini dell'India ha definito le linee operative per l'VIII centenario francescano e il giubileo della riforma cappuccina del 2028. La conferenza si è svolta a Trichy, in India.

    SourcesOrdine Francescano Frati Minori Cappuccini

  17. 17
    The Maleficence of Massachusetts
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    National Catholic Register

    SourcesNational Catholic Register

  18. 18
    Will Only a Few Be Saved?
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    Crisis Point

    SourcesCrisis Point

  19. 19
    Imam’s daughter in Guinea-Bissau makes profession as Catholic religious sister
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    Catholic News Agency

    SourcesCatholic News Agency

  20. 20
    Some thoughts for summer
    discussBishopsNew1h ago
    The Monitor

    SourcesThe Monitor

  21. 21
    Rejoicing in the Creation of Holy Objects for All Beings: Grants Offered in 2026
    discussChurch & StateNew1h ago
    Figlie della Presentazione di Maria Santissima al Tempio

    SourcesFiglie della Presentazione di Maria Santissima al Tempio

  22. 22
    Nigeria: “There can be no lynching in a civilized society”
    discussBishopsNew2h ago
    Aid to the Church in Need

    SourcesAid to the Church in Need

  23. 23
    Full of Joy, Bishop Rodríguez Details ‘Amazing’ Start in Palm Beach
    discussBishopsNew1h ago
    The Tablet

    SourcesThe Tablet

  24. 24
    Expert says red flags missed in Pennsylvania priest theft case
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    The Pillar

    SourcesThe Pillar

  25. 25
    Seula: katoļu kultūras gadatirgus kā mēģinājums pirms PJD2027
    discussCultureNew2h ago

    Katoļu kultūras gadatirgū piedalījās dažādu kongregāciju, sekulārinstitūtu un reliģisko kopienu pārstāvji.

    Vatican News

    Katoļu kultūras gadatirgū piedalījās dažādu kongregāciju, sekulārinstitūtu un reliģisko kopienu pārstāvji. Divu dienu pasākums norisinājās par spīti 40 grādu karstumam. Pasākums bija kā ģenerālmēģinājums pirms Pasaules jauniešu dienu svinībām.

    SourcesVatican News

  26. 26
    Sister Valerie Miller brings faith to children in Belize
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    Oblate di Nazareth

    Sister Valerie Miller recently traveled to Belize on a mission trip. She helped register 100 children for school. Each child was supported by a sponsor from the United States.

    SourcesOblate di Nazareth

  27. 27
    "A truly missionary Church does not impose political choices, but helps the faithful discern wisely"
    discussBishopsNew2h ago
    Agenzia Fides

    SourcesAgenzia Fides

  28. 28
    Who Is Jesus? Our Answer Leads Us to Serve Everyone in His Name
    discussVaticanNew2h ago
    CatholicPhilly

    SourcesCatholicPhilly

  29. 29
    Council of Major Superiors of Women Religious reminds of National Assembly 2026 registration
    discussReligious OrdersNew2h ago
    Suore Carmelitane del Sacro Cuore di los Angeles

    The Council of Major Superiors of Women Religious reminds of National Assembly 2026 registration. Registration is now open.

    SourcesSuore Carmelitane del Sacro Cuore di los Angeles

  30. 30
    Confession must include desire for reconciliation for clergy-penitent privilege, AZ court says
    discussChurch & StateNew2h ago
    The Monitor

    SourcesThe Monitor

  31. 31
    A Word from Cardinal Dolan: Pope St. Pius X
    discussVaticanNew2h ago
    Catholic New York

    SourcesCatholic New York

  32. 32
    Why are German Parents Asking Pope Leo XIV to Intervene in Their Children's Education?
    discussVaticanNew2h ago
    Rome Reports

    SourcesRome Reports

  33. 33
    St Paul Catholic University students serve Flores earthquake victims
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago

    Students from St Paul Catholic University in Ruteng are providing free healthcare assistance and have set up an emergency center after the earthquake in Flores.

    Agenzia Fides

    Students from St Paul Catholic University in Ruteng are providing free healthcare assistance and have set up an emergency center after the earthquake in Flores. The university has temporarily suspended academic activities to allow lecturers and staff to work from home. The earthquake has left a deep wound in the community, with buildings damaged, roads blocked, and families forced to leave their homes.

    SourcesAgenzia Fides

  34. 34
    Fr Tom Little delivers homily for Alex McCarthy funeral
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference

    Fr Tom Little delivers homily for Alex McCarthy funeral in Holy Family Church, Askea. McCarthy's funeral takes place at 3.00pm today. Little is Parish Priest of Askea.

    SourcesIrish Catholic Bishops' Conference

  35. 35
    Angelus News publishes column on plastic surgery
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    Angelus NewsPerspective

    Angelus News published a column on plastic surgery. The column discusses the motivations behind undergoing plastic surgery. It suggests that people hope to be admired and loved more after the surgery.

    SourcesAngelus News

  36. 36
    Monsignor Ciro Miniero speaks to Vatican media
    discussCultureNew3h ago

    Monsignor Ciro Miniero, bishop of the city hosting the Mediterranean Games, speaks to Vatican media.

    Vatican News

    Monsignor Ciro Miniero, bishop of the city hosting the Mediterranean Games, speaks to Vatican media. He says athletes from many countries, including those where it is not easy to live in peace, demonstrate that brotherhood is possible.

    SourcesVatican News

  37. 37
    Pius laws, works of art, and money for nothing
    discussCultureNew2h ago
    The Pillar

    SourcesThe Pillar

  38. 38
    EWTN News explains: Why the Church once forbade Catholics to honor Confucius
    discussVaticanNew3h ago
    Catholic News Agency

    SourcesCatholic News Agency

  39. 39
    Fr. Enrique Salvo’s Homily: August 21, 2026
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    Catholic New York

    SourcesCatholic New York

  40. 40
    Pope Leone XIV visits Pennabilli monastery
    discussVaticanNew1h ago
    3 reportsVatican News

    SourcesVatican News

  41. 41
    Monsignor Ciro Miniero comments on Mediterranean Games
    discussCultureNew3h ago

    Monsignor Ciro Miniero, Archbishop of Taranto, comments on the Mediterranean Games.

    L'Osservatore Romano

    Monsignor Ciro Miniero, Archbishop of Taranto, comments on the Mediterranean Games. The games will be held in Taranto. The Archbishop hopes the games will bring people together.

    SourcesL'Osservatore Romano

  42. 42
    AMECEA, SSSCBC convene peacebuilding engagement in Juba
    discussBishopsNew3h ago
    AMECEA

    AMECEA and SSSCBC convened a one-day consultative engagement in Juba to strengthen collaboration on peacebuilding and civic participation in South Sudan. The meeting brought together representatives of AMECEA, SSSCBC, and other partners to assess ongoing peace advocacy efforts. The engagement focused on the Church's continued engagement with communities in South Sudan.

    SourcesAMECEA

  43. 43
    Pope appoints Nuncio Angelo Accattino to Colombia
    discussVaticanNew4h ago
    AMECEA

    Pope Leo XIV has appointed Archbishop Angelo Accattino as the new Papal representative to Colombia. Accattino previously served as Apostolic Nuncio to Tanzania. He began his new mission in Colombia on August 15, 2026.

    SourcesAMECEA

  44. 44
    Kenya Catholic Bishops meet President William Samoei Ruto
    discussBishopsNew4h ago
    AMECEA

    A delegation of Catholic Bishops in Kenya met with President William Samoei Ruto to discuss national issues. They reaffirmed the Catholic Church's willingness to collaborate with the Government. The meeting covered healthcare, environment, youth affairs, and the state of the nation.

    SourcesAMECEA

  45. 45
    Pope Leo to Catholic legislators: Promote AI policies that protect families
    discussVaticanNew3h ago
    Catholic News Agency

    SourcesCatholic News Agency

  46. 46
    Live Vertical partners with Catholic schools
    discussEducationNew4h ago
    The Catholic Telegraph

    Live Vertical partners with Catholic schools to help students encounter Christ. The partnership is with local Catholic high schools.

    SourcesThe Catholic Telegraph

  47. 47
    Pope meets Gianna, disabled woman who became a mother
    discussVaticanNew3h ago
    2 reportsVatican News

    SourcesVatican News

  48. 48
    Kenya Bishops launch 10-year strategic plan
    discussBishopsNew4h ago
    AMECEA

    The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops has launched a 10-year strategic plan to renew their commitment to the Church's mission in Kenya. The plan aims to proclaim the Gospel and serve humanity more effectively. The launch is seen as a renewed commitment to the Church's mission.

    SourcesAMECEA

  49. 49
    21ª domenica T. O. – Anno A (23.8.2026) MJ
    discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
    Missionari Comboniani del Cuore di Gesù

    SourcesMissionari Comboniani del Cuore di Gesù

  50. 50
    KCCB Unveils Strategic Plan
    discussBishopsNew4h ago
    AMECEA

    The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops has unveiled a new ten-year strategic plan. The plan is structured around six pastoral pillars and nine strategic goals. It is guided by Catholic values and reflects the changing environment in which the Church ministers.

    SourcesAMECEA

  51. 51
    Mending clothes can be an antidote to throwaway culture
    discussCultureNew3h ago
    U.S. Catholic

    SourcesU.S. Catholic

  52. 52
    Pope León XIV visits Rímini
    discussVaticanNew4h ago

    Pope León XIV will visit Rímini.

    Vatican News

    Pope León XIV will visit Rímini. The Clarissa nuns of the monastery «Natividad de María» are expecting him. The Pope's visit is a great gift for them.

    SourcesVatican News

  53. 53
    Bishop Mark Kadima Wamukoya tells principals to shape learners into responsible citizens
    discussEducationNew4h ago
    AMECEA

    Bishop Mark Kadima Wamukoya of Bungoma diocese challenged school principals to shape learners into responsible citizens grounded firmly in Catholic identity. He emphasized that the true measure of a Catholic school lies not in its infrastructure or academic scores but in the character of the students it produces. He urged principals to continue forming young people with integrity, justice, compassion, service and respect for human dignity.

    SourcesAMECEA

  54. 54
    Sudan and South Sudan Catholic Bishops’ Conference launches 3-year strategic plan
    discussBishopsNew4h ago
    AMECEA

    The Sudan and South Sudan Catholic Bishops’ Conference has launched a 3-year strategic plan to strengthen peace, service and reconciliation. The plan aims to consolidate the impact of the Church’s coordinated pastoral, humanitarian and peacebuilding initiatives. It will promote coordinated, evidence-based and context-sensitive interventions.

    SourcesAMECEA

  55. 55
    Sisters of St. Joseph of Mombasa elect Sr. Annet Wanza as Superior General
    discussReligious OrdersNew4h ago
    AMECEA

    The Sisters of St. Joseph of Mombasa elected Sr. Annet Wanza as their new Superior General. The elections took place at the Congregational Motherhouse in Taita-Taveta County. Archbishop Martin Kivuva Musonde presided over the elections and encouraged the Sisters to emulate the leadership of Christ Jesus.

    SourcesAMECEA

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