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Unicef reports 300 child deaths in Gaza in 300 days.
Unicef reports 300 child deaths in Gaza in 300 days. Most of the population lives in a third of the Strip, among destroyed buildings and rubble. The Unicef regional director denounces the death of a child every day despite a ceasefire.
SourcesVatican News
Archbishop José Domingo Ulloa Mendieta of Panama preached the Novena in honor of Our Lady of the Kings in Seville's Cathedral.
Archbishop José Domingo Ulloa Mendieta of Panama preached the Novena in honor of Our Lady of the Kings in Seville's Cathedral. The event highlights the spiritual bonds between the Churches in Panama and Seville. The visit coincides with the centenary celebrations of the Archdiocese of Panama.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
Bp. Enrique Angelelli of La Rioja died 50 years ago.
Bp. Enrique Angelelli of La Rioja died 50 years ago. He was beatified in 2019. Pope mentions him in Magnifica humanitas. Angelelli was known for advocating for the poor and denouncing regime violence.
SourcesVatican News
Cardinal Luis Antonio G. Tagle delivered a homily on the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord.
Cardinal Luis Antonio G. Tagle delivered a homily on the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord. He reflected on the Gospel account and Jesus' revelation as the Son of God. The homily was given in Rome at the Palace of Propaganda Fide.
Bishop Mário Spaki of Paranavaí comments on the Gospel of Matthew.
Bishop Mário Spaki of Paranavaí comments on the Gospel of Matthew. He reflects on Matthew 16:24-28.
SourcesVatican News
Nigeria's Presidency seeks to ease tensions with the Catholic Church after Cardinal John Olorunfemi Onaiyekan's statements.
Nigeria's Presidency seeks to ease tensions with the Catholic Church after Cardinal John Olorunfemi Onaiyekan's statements. Cardinal Onaiyekan said President Bola Tinubu's team does not provide an accurate picture of the country's reality. The Presidency tries to defuse tensions with a statement.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
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.
Vincenzo Tamma discusses how quantum mechanics reveals the intelligibility of nature and points to the Creator.
Vincenzo Tamma discusses how quantum mechanics reveals the intelligibility of nature and points to the Creator. He explains the connection between quantum physics and God's creation. Tamma is a Catholic physicist and professor.
The OAS Council may convene an emergency meeting of foreign ministers to address the situation in Nicaragua.
The OAS Council may convene an emergency meeting of foreign ministers to address the situation in Nicaragua. The meeting would be a high-level diplomatic response to the repression in the country. The OAS is a regional organization that promotes democracy and human rights.
Pilgrims 100 has 100 members and raised $100,000 for Jesuit Mission Australia's work in Myanmar.
Pilgrims 100 has 100 members and raised $100,000 for Jesuit Mission Australia's work in Myanmar. This milestone marks a significant achievement for the organization.
SourcesCatholic Outlook
Australia's Catholic bishops urge a renewed focus on making Australia a more cohesive society.
Australia's Catholic bishops urge a renewed focus on making Australia a more cohesive society. They see the current social climate as an opportunity to witness to the Gospel. Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB wrote the statement.
SourcesDiocese of BathurstCathNews AustraliaCatholic Outlook
Israeli strikes in Gaza cast doubt on the White House's peace plan.
Israeli strikes in Gaza cast doubt on the White House's peace plan. Catholic leaders call for prayers for peace. A University of Notre Dame scholar commented on the situation.
SourcesCatholic ReviewDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic SunOSV News
Dr. Paolo Ruffini, Prefect of the Vatican's Dicastery for Communication, urged Catholic communicators to uphold truth and human dignity in the digital age.
Dr. Paolo Ruffini, Prefect of the Vatican's Dicastery for Communication, urged Catholic communicators to uphold truth and human dignity in the digital age. He emphasized the importance of genuine human relationships over digital connections. This message was delivered at the SIGNIS World Congress in Kigali, Rwanda.
SourcesAMECEAACI Africa
The Wichita Diocese will open its own seminary at the end of August.
The Wichita Diocese will open its own seminary at the end of August. Bishop Carl A. Kemme announces the plan. The seminary has been in the making for over 20 years.
SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun
Oklahoma's Statewide Charter School Board wants to approve religious charter schools.
Oklahoma's Statewide Charter School Board wants to approve religious charter schools. A state Supreme Court ruling and the attorney general block it. A federal court hears arguments.
SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report
A Canadian woman's father underwent assisted suicide after failed attempts to secure hospice care.
A Canadian woman's father underwent assisted suicide after failed attempts to secure hospice care. Catholic ministries challenge New York's assisted suicide law in court.
SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report
Sr Louise McKeogh was called to consecrated life through the Salesian Charism.
Sr Louise McKeogh was called to consecrated life through the Salesian Charism. She connected with the charism through her parish youth group. The Salesian sisters introduced her to the charism.
SourcesCatholic Outlook
The Archdiocese of Malta is holding a Mass and Rosary on 7th August 2026 at 9:30am.
The Archdiocese of Malta is holding a Mass and Rosary on 7th August 2026 at 9:30am. The event includes prayer for Spiritual Communion.
Pope accepts Archbishop Roberto O. Gonzalez's resignation and names Bishop Eusebio Ramos Morales as his successor.
Pope accepts Archbishop Roberto O. Gonzalez's resignation and names Bishop Eusebio Ramos Morales as his successor. Gonzalez is 76. Ramos Morales was Bishop of Caguas, Puerto Rico.
SourcesThe Catholic SunInfoVaticana
Nuncio Michael Banach conveyed Pope León's message to Argentines.
Nuncio Michael Banach conveyed Pope León's message to Argentines. The Pope will visit in November and prays for the country. Banach started his diplomatic mission in Argentina.
SourcesACI PrensaReligión Digital
The Diocese of Cádiz and Ceuta provided emergency resources to civil authorities as over 40,000 migrants crossed from Morocco into Ceuta.
The Diocese of Cádiz and Ceuta provided emergency resources to civil authorities as over 40,000 migrants crossed from Morocco into Ceuta. The diocese assisted amid a humanitarian crisis. A scalabriniano priest has been serving in the diocese.
SourcesVida NuevaAmerica
The French government closed a Paris-area mosque due to alleged support for terrorism.
The French government closed a Paris-area mosque due to alleged support for terrorism. The move comes amid debates about Islam's expansion in France.
Bishop Garcia says the Voting Rights Act emerged from sacrifices of individuals who worked to secure the right to vote.
Bishop Garcia says the Voting Rights Act emerged from sacrifices of individuals who worked to secure the right to vote. He chairs the US bishops' Subcommittee for the Promotion of Racial Justice and Reconciliation. The act's anniversary is a time to reflect on participation in democracy.
SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic SunOSV News
Police investigate the attack on St. Rita Catholic Church as a hate crime.
Police investigate the attack on St. Rita Catholic Church as a hate crime. This is the fourth vandalism attack in 2 years. The Diocese of Brooklyn reported the incident.
Florida bishops support a bill extending temporary protected status for Haiti through 2029.
Florida bishops support a bill extending temporary protected status for Haiti through 2029. The bill has stalled in the Senate after passing the House in April.
Bishop Ramón Valdivia says Ceuta is a bastion of faith.
Bishop Ramón Valdivia says Ceuta is a bastion of faith. He is Ceuta's apostolic administrator. He proclaims faith's value in building a country.
An EF-3 tornado struck Menasha, Wisconsin, on July 27, causing destruction but miraculously resulting in no deaths.
An EF-3 tornado struck Menasha, Wisconsin, on July 27, causing destruction but miraculously resulting in no deaths. The tornado had winds of 146 mph and traveled 12.5 miles. Catholics in the area have reported an outpouring of grace and compassion following the disaster.
SourcesCatholic ReviewDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic SpiritThe Catholic SunOSV NewsNational Catholic Reporter
Vatican City releases new commemorative euro coins featuring Pope Leo XIV's image.
Vatican City releases new commemorative euro coins featuring Pope Leo XIV's image. This is the first time since 2014 that a Pope's image has been printed on the coins. The new set of coins marks a rare occasion.
SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterACI PrensaCathNews AustraliaCatholic World Report
22 women describe alleged spiritual, psychological and sexual abuse by Father Marko Rupnik.
22 women describe alleged spiritual, psychological and sexual abuse by Father Marko Rupnik. The allegations are part of the Rupnik abuse case. The women were part of the Slovenian Loyola Community.
The Società Missioni Africane marked the 200th anniversary of Father Augustin Joseph Planque's birth. Missionaries gathered in his birth village of Chemy. The event commemorated his legacy.
SIGNIS Africa hosts the SIGNIS World Congress in Kigali, Rwanda. The Congress brings together priests, religious, and lay faithful engaged in communication and media ministries. The event is seen as a sign of the Catholic Church's growth and maturity in Africa.
SourcesAMECEA
Helen Osman, SIGNIS World President, urged Catholic media professionals to turn AI discussions into concrete actions for evangelisation. The Seventh SIGNIS World Congress was held in Kigali, Rwanda. The Congress aimed to promote responsible use of digital technologies for human dignity and the Church's mission.
SourcesAMECEA
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