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Vatican News · Diocese of Hallam · Agenzia Fides · CNBB- 02 discussChurch & StateNew 1h ago
Nigeria's Presidency seeks to ease tensions with the Catholic Church after Cardinal John Olorunfemi Onaiyekan's statements.
Agenzia Fides
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
- 03 discussCatholic Life2h ago
The Fazenda da Esperança Feminina in Cabo Verde's Santiago island helps women overcome addiction.
Vatican News
The Fazenda da Esperança Feminina in Cabo Verde's Santiago island helps women overcome addiction. Progress is visible six months after its inauguration.
SourcesVatican News
- 04 discussVaticanNew 1h ago
The International Secretariat of the Pontifical Missionary Union offers a Vietnamese-language online course on Pope Leo XIV's Message for World Mission Sunday.
Agenzia Fides
The International Secretariat of the Pontifical Missionary Union offers a Vietnamese-language online course on Pope Leo XIV's Message for World Mission Sunday. The course consists of three sessions, starting on August 8. It is intended for Vietnamese Catholics worldwide, especially those in Europe and the Americas.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
- 06 discussCatholic Life1d ago
Six years after the Beirut port explosion, the Pontifical Mission Societies continue to respond to the emergency facing newly displaced families in Lebanon.
Agenzia Fides
Six years after the Beirut port explosion, the Pontifical Mission Societies continue to respond to the emergency facing newly displaced families in Lebanon. Hundreds of thousands of people were displaced and homes were destroyed. Many families remain dependent on humanitarian assistance.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
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.
- Africa Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference · Archdiocese of Pretoria · ACI Africa
- America Catholic New York · Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend · The Catholic Sun
- Asia Matters India · LiCAS News · CBCP News
- Europe Církev.cz · Vatican News · Agência Ecclesia
- Oceania Catholic Outlook · The Southern Cross · The Catholic Weekly
Thursday, August 6
55 stories · 10 corroborated- 01 discussVaticanNew 1h ago
Bishop Eusebio Ramos replaces Archbishop Roberto González in San Juan de Puerto Rico.
2 sources·ACI PrensaCatholic News Agency
Bishop Eusebio Ramos replaces Archbishop Roberto González in San Juan de Puerto Rico. González led since 1999. Ramos was appointed on August 6.
- 02 discussBishopsNew 1h ago
Archbishop Roberto O. González of San Juan, Puerto Rico, retires.
3 sources·Diocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic SunOSV News
Archbishop Roberto O. González of San Juan, Puerto Rico, retires. Bishop Eusebio Ramos Morales of Caguas succeeds him. González was 76.
SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic SunOSV News
- 03 discussBishops4h ago
The Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference starts its synodal journey to 2028.
2 sources·Southern African Catholic Bishops' ConferenceArchdiocese of Pretoria
The Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference starts its synodal journey to 2028. The journey aims to build a listening church across Africa.
SourcesSouthern African Catholic Bishops' ConferenceArchdiocese of Pretoria
- 04 discussLife & Family5h ago
Catholic marriage advocates urge continued support for married couples.
2 sources·National Catholic RegisterCatholic News Agency
Catholic marriage advocates urge continued support for married couples. Divorce rates for couples married in the last 15 years are lower than earlier generations.
- 05 discussVaticanNew 1h ago
Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass at the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli in Assisi.
5 sources·Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass at the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli in Assisi. A young man asked the Pope to pray for the courage to follow Christ. The Pope called on young people to build a 'civilization of love'.
SourcesVatican News
- 06 discussVatican2h ago
Nuncio Visvaldas Kulbokas describes the situation in Ukraine, with continuous bombings in the capital and other cities.
3 sources·Vatican NewsCírkev.czAgência Ecclesia
Nuncio Visvaldas Kulbokas describes the situation in Ukraine, with continuous bombings in the capital and other cities. He highlights the importance of the Pope's appeals for peace. The number of civilian deaths is constantly increasing.
- 08 discussCatholic LifeNew 1m ago
Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass with young participants in the 'Go!
3 sources·Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass with young participants in the 'Go! Franciscan Youth Meeting 2026!' in Assisi. He invited them to follow Christ, overcome resignation and fear, and write new pages of history. The Pope emphasized the importance of serving life and building a civilization of love.
SourcesVatican News
- 09 discussVaticanNew 1h ago
The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, is in Assisi to inaugurate the Global House of Friendship and Hope.
4 sources·Vatican NewsDiocese of Hallam
The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, is in Assisi to inaugurate the Global House of Friendship and Hope. He expressed concern over the current situation in the Holy Land, describing it as 'neither war nor peace'. He also stated that 'new faces' are needed, referring to the upcoming elections in Israel on October 27.
- 10 discussVaticanNew 1h ago
Pope Leo XIV spoke at Mass for the 2026 Franciscan Youth Meeting in Assisi.
6 sources·Vatican NewsDiocese of HallamDiocese of Skopje+1
Pope Leo XIV spoke at Mass for the 2026 Franciscan Youth Meeting in Assisi. He encouraged young people to overcome resignation and fear, and write new pages of history. The Pope's message focused on compassion and faith.
- 15 discussCatholic LifeNew 26m ago
CNBB·Perspective
Archbishop João Santos Cardoso of Natal discusses the impact of digital communication. He notes that it has become the primary means of interaction. Digital communication is used for various purposes, including conversations, work, and problem-solving.
SourcesCNBB
- 24 discussCatholic LifeNew 55m ago
CatholicPhilly·Perspective
Sarah Albanese reflects on her college-bound son's Christian calling. She has worries but also faith in the Holy Spirit. Albanese writes about the next chapter of life.
SourcesCatholicPhilly
- 27 discussChurch & State2h ago
Pax Christi expresses concern over Colombia's new president Abelardo de la Espriella.
Vatican News
Pax Christi expresses concern over Colombia's new president Abelardo de la Espriella. He positioned himself against the 2016 peace agreement and human rights. Pax Christi is a Catholic peace movement.
SourcesVatican News
- 28 discussChurch & State2h ago
At least 300 children have been killed in Gaza since October 2025.
Vatican News
At least 300 children have been killed in Gaza since October 2025. Many more have been injured. UNICEF calls for an end to violence.
SourcesVatican News
- 30 discussVatican3h ago
Order of Preachers
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Fr. Benjamin Earl as a Consultor of the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life. The appointment was made by the Pope. Fr. Benjamin Earl is a member of the Order of Preachers.
SourcesOrder of Preachers
- 33 discussBishops4h ago
Bishop Thomas Daly of Spokane asks for prayer and support for those affected by severe wildfires in Washington.
Vatican News
Bishop Thomas Daly of Spokane asks for prayer and support for those affected by severe wildfires in Washington. The fires have destroyed hundreds of structures and displaced thousands. The local communities face long-term consequences.
SourcesVatican News
- 34 discussCulture2h ago
Catholic Review·Perspective
The comedy 'One Night Only' depicts a frenzied search for sex. The US government has outlawed nonmarital encounters for all but one night of the year. The movie is reviewed by Catholic Review.
SourcesCatholic Review
- 36 discussVatican4h ago
Archbishop Visvaldas Kulbokas discusses recent attacks on civilians in Ukraine.
Vatican News
Archbishop Visvaldas Kulbokas discusses recent attacks on civilians in Ukraine. He comments on the situation in the country.
SourcesVatican News
- 37 discussVatican4h ago
Pope appoints 15 experts, including 6 women, as consultants to the Dikasterium.
Vatican News
Pope appoints 15 experts, including 6 women, as consultants to the Dikasterium. Patricia Murray is among the appointees. The Vatican announced the appointments on Thursday.
SourcesVatican News
- 38 discussVatican4h ago
Pope Leo discussed prayer in Wednesday's catechesis.
Vatican News
Pope Leo discussed prayer in Wednesday's catechesis. He said prayer is part of being human. It was part of Kirkens bøn.
SourcesVatican News
- 39 discussVatican4h ago
Pope Leo XIV spoke about the situation in Ceuta after the Angelus.
Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV spoke about the situation in Ceuta after the Angelus. He expressed concern for migrants' rights and stability. The Pope called for peace and justice.
SourcesVatican News
- 40 discussLife & Family4h ago
The Episcopal Commission for Life and Family of the National Conference of Bishops of Brazil celebrated the 45th anniversary of Familiaris Consortio and the 10th anniversary of Amoris…
Vatican News
The Episcopal Commission for Life and Family of the National Conference of Bishops of Brazil celebrated the 45th anniversary of Familiaris Consortio and the 10th anniversary of Amoris Laetitia. The commission's assessor, Father Rodolfo Chagas Pinho, emphasized the need for parliament to focus on family care.
SourcesVatican News
- 41 discussVatican4h ago
Vatican News publishes August 06 2026 Angelus and Rosary.
Vatican News
Vatican News publishes August 06 2026 Angelus and Rosary. The video is available on YouTube.
SourcesVatican News
- 42 discussDioceses4h ago
The Archdiocese of Curitiba will hold a Thanksgiving Mass on August 11, 2026, for Dom Pedro Antônio Marchetti Fedalto's 100 years.
Vatican News
The Archdiocese of Curitiba will hold a Thanksgiving Mass on August 11, 2026, for Dom Pedro Antônio Marchetti Fedalto's 100 years. The Mass will be at 10:30 am.
SourcesVatican News
- 44 discussVatican5h ago
Pope Leon XIV celebrated Mass at the Franciscan Youth Meeting 2026 in Assisi.
Vatican News
Pope Leon XIV celebrated Mass at the Franciscan Youth Meeting 2026 in Assisi. He urged the youth to follow the Risen One. The meeting's theme is 'Go!'
SourcesVatican News
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