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Tuesday, August 11, 2026 · Ordinary Time, Week 19 · Green · updated 1m · Español · Italiano

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Vatican News · Konferencja Episkopatu Polski · Gość Niedzielny · Vatican Observatory
  1. 01
    Pope Leon XIV issues message for World Peace Day
    discussVaticanNew 1m ago
    3 sourcesVatican NewsKonferencja Episkopatu PolskiGość Niedzielny

    SourcesVatican NewsKonferencja Episkopatu PolskiGość Niedzielny

  2. 02
    Vatican Observatory shares solar eclipse art
    discussVatican20h ago

    The Vatican Observatory created a large Active Region display for a solar eclipse event.

    Vatican Observatory

    The Vatican Observatory created a large Active Region display for a solar eclipse event. The display allowed people to see and touch its shapes.

    SourcesVatican Observatory

  3. 03
    Pope accepts Dell'Oro's resignation, appoints Pytlowany bishop of Karaganda
    discussBishops21h ago

    The Holy Father has accepted Bishop Adelio Dell'Oro's resignation and appointed Msgr. Piotr Pytlowany as bishop of Karaganda, Kazakhstan.

    Agenzia Fides

    The Holy Father has accepted Bishop Adelio Dell'Oro's resignation and appointed Msgr. Piotr Pytlowany as bishop of Karaganda, Kazakhstan. Pytlowany was previously a priest fidei donum of the archdiocese of Przemyśl, Poland. He has served in various roles in Kazakhstan.

    SourcesAgenzia Fides

  4. 04
    Vatican News examines labor in AI era
    discussVaticanNew 18m ago

    Vatican News analyzes the impact of AI on labor and human intelligence.

    Vatican News

    Vatican News analyzes the impact of AI on labor and human intelligence. Augusto Cocorullo discusses the future of work.

    SourcesVatican News

  5. 05
    Missionaries of Mary Queen of Heaven rescue hundreds of exploited women
    discussReligious Orders21h ago

    The Missionaries of Mary Queen of Heaven, a religious community of nuns, have rescued and rehabilitated hundreds of women and girls who survived sex trafficking and abuse.

    Agenzia Fides

    The Missionaries of Mary Queen of Heaven, a religious community of nuns, have rescued and rehabilitated hundreds of women and girls who survived sex trafficking and abuse. They provide a safe home, care, and educational assistance to survivors. The community was founded in 1996 in the Archdiocese of Cebu.

    SourcesAgenzia Fides

  6. 06
    Pope Leo XIV calls for tech disarmament
    discussVaticanNew 39m ago

    Pope Leo XIV's 2027 peace message focuses on disarmament of technology.

    Vatican News

    Pope Leo XIV's 2027 peace message focuses on disarmament of technology. He urges the international community to avoid leaving military decisions to artificial intelligence and to establish binding agreements. The message is titled 'Die Technik entwaffnen, dem Frieden dienen. Politik als präventive Verantwortung'.

    SourcesVatican News

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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 The Southern Cross · ACI Africa · SECAM
    1. Kati Dijane: Signis World Congress From My Lens
    2. Lesotho Catholic Bishops attend SECAM education meeting
    3. Catholic Sister Behind "Our Lady Queen of Nigeria" Says Wounded Nation Needs a Mother
  2. America Franciscan Media · The Texas Catholic · National Catholic Reporter
    1. ‘I Am the Vine, You Are the Branches’
    2. New Notre Dame report lists 12 key proposals to improve seminary formation
    3. Ohio Catholics rally behind Haitian immigrants as TPS ends
  3. Asia CBCP News · Archdiocese of Huê · Vatican News
    1. Filipino Catholics celebrate 401 years of Buen Suceso
    2. Bishop Louie Galbines begins Bacolod ministry
    3. Pope Leo XIV: St. Agatha demonstrates love's victory
  4. Europe Niedziela · Gość Niedzielny · Církev.cz
    1. Andrzej Beya-Zaborski dies at 75
    2. Olomouc Charity gets new director
    3. Bishop Curry asks PM to free Jimmy Lai
  5. Oceania The Southern Cross · Archdiocese of Port Moresby · Archdiocese of Mount Hagen
    1. SALA festival brings art to South Australia
    2. more than a name
    3. Papua New Guineans demand action against sorcery violence

Tuesday, August 11

35 stories · 7 corroborated
  1. 01
    Wspólne Świętowanie w Rudniku nad Sanem
    discussCatholic LifeNew 1h ago
    10 sourcesSuore Figlie di Maria ImmacolataSuore del Divin Pastore della Provvidenza DivinaSuore Ancelle dell'Immacolata Concezione della Beata Vergine Maria+3

    SourcesSuore Figlie di Maria ImmacolataSuore del Divin Pastore della Provvidenza DivinaSuore Ancelle dell'Immacolata Concezione della Beata Vergine MariaPiccole Ancelle dell'Immacolata ConcezioneSuore Figlie del Cuore Purissimo di MariaSuore Ancelle della Genitrice di Dio Vergine Immacolata Concezione

  2. 02
    Andrzej Beya-Zaborski dies at 75
    discussCultureNew 1m ago

    Andrzej Beya-Zaborski, a theater and film actor, died at 75.

    2 sourcesNiedzielaGość Niedzielny

    Andrzej Beya-Zaborski, a theater and film actor, died at 75. He was known for his role as a police commander in the film series 'U Pana Boga...'. Beya-Zaborski was associated with the Białostocki Teatr Lalek.

    SourcesNiedzielaGość Niedzielny

  3. 03
    Pope Lev XIV visits Uruguay, Argentina, Peru
    discussVatican2h ago
    2 sourcesVatican NewsCírkev.cz

    SourcesVatican NewsCírkev.cz

  4. 04
    Jordan prepares for 2000th anniversary of Jesus' baptism
    discussCatholic LifeNew 1m ago

    Jordan is preparing for the 2000th anniversary of Jesus' baptism in 2030.

    2 sourcesVatican NewsNiedziela

    Jordan is preparing for the 2000th anniversary of Jesus' baptism in 2030. The country has formed a national committee to oversee the preparations. The committee is chaired by Prime Minister Jafar Hassan.

    SourcesVatican NewsNiedziela

  5. 05
    Pope Leo XIV: St. Agatha demonstrates love's victory
    discussVaticanNew 53m ago

    Pope Leo XIV commemorates the 900th anniversary of St. Agatha's relics returning to Catania.

    2 sourcesArchdiocese of HuêVatican News

    Pope Leo XIV commemorates the 900th anniversary of St. Agatha's relics returning to Catania. He reflects on her martyrdom as a triumph of love over violence. The Pope appoints Cardinal Parolin as his special envoy to the celebrations.

    SourcesArchdiocese of HuêVatican News

  6. 06
    Pope Léon XIV fills Stade de France
    discussVaticanNew 1h ago
    2 sourcesVatican NewsLa Croix

    SourcesVatican NewsLa Croix

  7. 07
    Fr. Andriy Mykytyuk leads 'Ask Me Anything' at Melbourne cathedral
    discussCatholic LifeNew 31m ago

    The Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul in Melbourne hosted a monthly prayer for Ukraine.

    2 sourcesDiocese of Saints Peter and Paul of MelbourneArcheparchy of Kyiv-Halyč

    The Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul in Melbourne hosted a monthly prayer for Ukraine. Afterwards, the first 'Ask Me Anything' youth gathering was held. Fr. Andriy Mykytyuk led the event.

    SourcesDiocese of Saints Peter and Paul of MelbourneArcheparchy of Kyiv-Halyč

  8. 08
    Pope confirms Dom Odilo Scherer to Council for Economy
    discussVaticanNew 48m ago

    Pope Francis confirms Dom Odilo Scherer as member of Council for Economy.

    Vatican News

    Pope Francis confirms Dom Odilo Scherer as member of Council for Economy. Cardeal Reinhard Marx is coordinator. Council oversees Vatican finances.

    SourcesVatican News

  9. 09
    Vatican diplomat Florian Kolfhaus dies
    discussVaticanNew 53m ago

    Florian Kolfhaus, a former Vatican diplomat, died on August 6, 2026, at the age of 51.

    Vatican News

    Florian Kolfhaus, a former Vatican diplomat, died on August 6, 2026, at the age of 51. His funeral is set for August 14, 2026, in Straubing. Kolfhaus was a priest in the Diocese of Regensburg.

    SourcesVatican News

  10. 10
    Janira Hopffer Almada visits Bishop Ildo Fortes
    discussBishopsNew 53m ago

    Janira Hopffer Almada, President of the National Assembly, visited Bishop Ildo Fortes in Mindelo.

    Vatican News

    Janira Hopffer Almada, President of the National Assembly, visited Bishop Ildo Fortes in Mindelo. The meeting took place at the Episcopal Residence on São Vicente island. The visit occurred on Friday, August 7, 2026.

    SourcesVatican News

  11. 11
    Olomouc Charity gets new director
    discussReligious OrdersNew 1h ago
    Církev.cz

    PhDr. Petr Prinz steps down after 7 years, Mgr. Jan Bukov takes over. Olomouc archbishop appoints new director.

    SourcesCírkev.cz

  12. 12
    On Being Glass: Saint Clare of Assisi and the Franciscan Charism
    discussReligious OrdersNew 49m ago
    Church Life Journal

    SourcesChurch Life Journal

  13. 13
    Filipino Catholics celebrate 401 years of Buen Suceso
    discussCatholic LifeNew 1h ago
    CBCP News

    Filipino Catholics marked the end of a Jubilee Year celebrating four centuries of devotion to Nuestra Señora. The celebration commemorates 401 years of devotion.

    SourcesCBCP News

  14. 14
    Irmãs da Santa União serve community in Camarões
    discussReligious OrdersNew 40m ago
    Vatican News

    SourcesVatican News

  15. 15
    Bishop Valdivia leads Ceuta prayer vigil
    discussDiocesesNew 1h ago
    Vatican News

    SourcesVatican News

  16. 16
    Pro-life activist Paul Vaughn shares his journey from evangelical to Catholic at Easter
    discussLife & FamilyNew 1h ago
    OSV News

    SourcesOSV News

  17. 17
    Bishop Curry asks PM to free Jimmy Lai
    discussReligious FreedomNew 1h ago
    Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales

    Bishop James Curry wrote to the Prime Minister to secure Jimmy Lai's release. Lai, a British citizen, was sentenced to 20 years in prison in Hong Kong. Bishop Curry urges the PM to follow predecessors' lead.

    SourcesCatholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales

  18. 18
    Jesuits discuss formation for mission
    discussReligious OrdersNew 1h ago
    Jesuits Global

    Jesuits Global publishes a post on formation for mission. The post is titled 'Formation for mission: building bearers of hope'.

    SourcesJesuits Global

  19. 19
    Kati Dijane: Signis World Congress From My Lens
    discussCatholic LifeNew 1h ago
    The Southern Cross

    SourcesThe Southern Cross

  20. 20
    ‘I Am the Vine, You Are the Branches’
    discussCatholic LifeNew 1h ago
    Franciscan Media

    SourcesFranciscan Media

  21. 21
    Caritas aids Cubans with $60 million
    discussCatholic Life2h ago

    Caritas helps vulnerable Cubans access food and essential goods amid economic crisis.

    Vatican News

    Caritas helps vulnerable Cubans access food and essential goods amid economic crisis. Local Caritas provides humanitarian aid.

    SourcesVatican News

  22. 22
    Bishop Louie Galbines begins Bacolod ministry
    discussBishops2h ago
    CBCP News

    Bishop Louie Galbines started his ministry as Bacolod's new bishop. He makes trust the foundation of his pastoral ministry.

    SourcesCBCP News

  23. 23
    President Samia Suluhu Hassan meets Catholic Bishops
    discussChurch & State2h ago

    President Samia Suluhu Hassan met with Catholic Bishops in Tanzania to discuss national issues and strengthen cooperation.

    Vatican News

    President Samia Suluhu Hassan met with Catholic Bishops in Tanzania to discuss national issues and strengthen cooperation. They talked about politics, faith, and development. The meeting also emphasized the role of religious leaders in promoting national unity and values.

    SourcesVatican News

  24. 24
    ANEC promotes Communication and Marketing Summit
    discussEducation2h ago

    ANEC held a summit on strategic communication in Brasília.

    Vatican News

    ANEC held a summit on strategic communication in Brasília. The event took place on August 5 and 6.

    SourcesVatican News

  25. 25
    Father Benedict Chao, world's oldest Trappist, dies
    discussReligious Orders2h ago
    Gość Niedzielny

    Father Benedict Chao, the world's oldest Trappist monk, died at 108. The Diocese of Hong Kong reported his death. He was 108 years old.

    SourcesGość Niedzielny

  26. 26
    Vatican celebrates Santa Clara de Assis
    discussCatholic Life3h ago

    The Church commemorates the memory of Santa Clara de Assis.

    Vatican News

    The Church commemorates the memory of Santa Clara de Assis. She is known as the Dama dos Pobres. Vatican News reports on her legacy.

    SourcesVatican News

  27. 27
    Suor Chiara Francesca Lacchini discusses Saint Clare of Assisi
    discussCatholic Life2h ago
    Famiglia Cristiana

    Suor Chiara Francesca Lacchini talks about Saint Clare of Assisi's life and legacy. She highlights Clare's liberating sobriety and simplicity. Suor Chiara Francesca Lacchini is a monaca del Monastero San Romualdo di Primiero and president of the Federazione delle Clarisse Cappuccine d'Italia.

    SourcesFamiglia Cristiana

  28. 28
    New Notre Dame report lists 12 key proposals to improve seminary formation
    discussEducation2h ago
    The Texas Catholic

    SourcesThe Texas Catholic

  29. 29
    Ohio Catholics rally behind Haitian immigrants as TPS ends
    discussCatholic Life2h ago
    National Catholic Reporter

    SourcesNational Catholic Reporter

  30. 30
    St. John's University leadership must heed lessons of past
    discussEducation2h ago
    National Catholic Reporter

    SourcesNational Catholic Reporter

  31. 31
    Q&A with Sunny Jane Morton, genealogist and researcher of US Catholic nuns
    discussCulture2h ago
    Global Sisters Report

    SourcesGlobal Sisters Report

  32. 32
    7 things to know about St. Clare of Assisi, the patron saint of television
    discussCulture2h ago
    Catholic News Agency

    SourcesCatholic News Agency

  33. 33
    Pope Leon XIV visits Peru
    discussVaticanNew 46m ago
    Vatican News

    SourcesVatican News

  34. 34
    Assomption publishes peace prayer issue
    discussCatholic Life3h ago
    Suore dell'Assunzione della S. Vergine

    L'Assomption et ses Œuvres releases new issue on praying for peace with Mary. The issue is now available.

    SourcesSuore dell'Assunzione della S. Vergine

  35. 35
    Kardinali Júlio Duarte Langa dies
    discussVatican3h ago

    Kardinali Júlio Duarte Langa has passed away.

    Vatican News

    Kardinali Júlio Duarte Langa has passed away. He was a witness to faith, humility and service. He remained faithful to God's will until the end of his life.

    SourcesVatican News

Monday, August 10

22 stories · 3 corroborated
  1. 01
    Papua New Guineans demand action against sorcery violence
    discussLife & Family9h ago

    A nationwide survey found 90% of respondents confirm sorcery accusation-related violence happens in their community.

    11 sourcesArchdiocese of Port MoresbyArchdiocese of Mount HagenDiocese of Kundiawa+3

    A nationwide survey found 90% of respondents confirm sorcery accusation-related violence happens in their community. Hundreds are killed, tortured, and displaced annually. 95% demand government action.

    SourcesArchdiocese of Port MoresbyArchdiocese of Mount HagenDiocese of KundiawaDiocese of LaeDiocese of KeremaDiocese of Kavieng

  2. 02
    Dominican friars release sixth album 'Strange Land'
    discussCatholic Life6h ago

    The Hillbilly Thomists, a group of Dominican friars, have released their sixth album, 'Strange Land'.

    2 sourcesZENIT News AgencyThe Catholic Thing

    The Hillbilly Thomists, a group of Dominican friars, have released their sixth album, 'Strange Land'. The album coincides with their summer tour. The friars balance their music with full-time religious life and ministering to their communities.

    SourcesZENIT News AgencyThe Catholic Thing

  3. 03
    Three Receive Papal Honours as 14 Recognised with Diocesan Awards
    discussVatican12h ago
    2 sourcesCatholic Outlook

    SourcesCatholic Outlook

  4. 04
    “Whispering the Gospel”: Bishop Kleden on Asia’s quiet witness
    discussBishops4h ago
    Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences

    SourcesFederation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences

  5. 05
    Bangladesh: Church walks alongside Dalits on path to dignity
    discussCatholic Life4h ago
    Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences

    SourcesFederation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences

  6. 06
    FABC issues Confucian-Christian Colloquium statement
    discussBishops4h ago
    Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences

    The Federation of Asian Bishops' Conferences released a final statement from the Confucian-Christian Colloquium. The statement aims to build a harmonious world.

    SourcesFederation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences

  7. 07
    Melvin Theuma testifies for third day
    discussCulture3h ago
    Newsbook

    Melvin Theuma's testimony enters its third day in Yorgen Fenech's 36th court hearing. Theuma is testifying in court.

    SourcesNewsbook

  8. 08
    SALA festival brings art to South Australia
    discussCulture4h ago
    The Southern Cross

    The SALA festival is being held across South Australia. It features a variety of art in galleries, cafes, and libraries. The event is annual.

    SourcesThe Southern Cross

  9. 09
    Konzervatoře Pardubice holds benefit concert
    discussCatholic Life5h ago
    Církev.cz

    Konzervatoře Pardubice hosts a benefit concert for Domácí hospic Andělů strážných. The concert features two young musicians, Adam Suk and Adam Janíček. It will take place on September 21, 2026, at Sukova síň.

    SourcesCírkev.cz

  10. 10
    more than a name
    discussCatholic Life4h ago
    The Southern Cross

    SourcesThe Southern Cross

  11. 11
    Lesotho Catholic Bishops attend SECAM education meeting
    discussEducation5h ago
    The Southern Cross

    The Lesotho Catholic Bishops Conference attended the inaugural Catholic Education conference in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The meeting was held to discuss African Catholic Education. The conference was organized by SECAM.

    SourcesThe Southern Cross

  12. 12
    The Economist calls Sudan dangerous
    discussCulture5h ago
    The Catholic Weekly

    Sudan is considered one of the most dangerous places on earth. Hundreds of thousands of people have been killed and 14 million displaced. The Economist made this statement.

    SourcesThe Catholic Weekly

  13. 13
    NZ priest excommunicated after sedevacantist bishop ordination
    discussReligious Orders6h ago
    The Catholic Weekly

    A New Zealand priest has been excommunicated after being ordained as a sedevacantist bishop in Scotland. The ordination was done by a tiny religious order. The priest is now excommunicated.

    SourcesThe Catholic Weekly

  14. 14
    Brisbane Archbishop Shane Mackinlay celebrates St Mary MacKillop feast
    discussCatholic Life5h ago
    The Catholic Leader

    Brisbane Archbishop Shane Mackinlay spoke at St Stephen's Cathedral on St Mary MacKillop's solemnity. He reflected on her determination to serve those at risk. The event brought the Brisbane community together in faith and fun.

    SourcesThe Catholic Leader

  15. 15
    Bishop Mário Spaki comments on Matthew 18:1-5,10,12-14
    discussBishops4h ago

    Bishop Mário Spaki of Paranavaí comments on the Gospel of Matthew.

    Vatican NewsPerspective

    Bishop Mário Spaki of Paranavaí comments on the Gospel of Matthew. He reflects on Matthew 18:1-5,10,12-14.

    SourcesVatican News

  16. 16
    St. Clare of Assisi inspires St. Francis
    discussCatholic Life6h ago
    The Catholic Sun

    St. Clare of Assisi and St. Francis mutually inspired each other. They adopted a revolutionary way of life. Clare was a loyal disciple and kindred spirit to Francis.

    SourcesThe Catholic Sun

  17. 17
    Patna Church mourns Sadhu Shilanand
    discussCatholic Life6h ago
    Matters India

    Patna Church bids farewell to veteran missionary evangelist Sadhu Shilanand. He spent five decades in ministry and his funeral drew 800 mourners. Patna Church lost a veteran evangelist in his passing.

    SourcesMatters India

  18. 18
    Santa Clara basilica holds crucifix that spoke to St. Francis
    discussCatholic Life6h ago
    ACI Digital

    The basilica of Santa Clara in Assis houses the crucifix that spoke to St. Francis of Assis. It is a significant artifact in the town of Assis.

    SourcesACI Digital

  19. 19
    Is Social Justice Marxism?
    discussChurch & State5h ago
    Franciscan Media

    SourcesFranciscan Media

  20. 20
    Have American Catholics given up on evangelizing?
    discussCatholic Life6h ago
    The Catholic Thing

    SourcesThe Catholic Thing

  21. 21
    Report claims Vatican firmly voted against Medjugorje in 2016
    discussVatican6h ago
    The Catholic Thing

    SourcesThe Catholic Thing

  22. 22
    On abortion pills, wastewater, and public trust
    discussLife & Family6h ago
    The Catholic Thing

    SourcesThe Catholic Thing

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