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Wednesday, August 19, 2026 · Ordinary Time, Week 20 · Green · updated 1m · Español · Italiano · Português · Français · Polski
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From the Holy See
Vatican News · Agenzia Fides · L'Osservatore Romano- 02 discussVatican20h ago
Pope Leo XIV expressed his condolences to the families of the victims of a ferry disaster in Zimbabwe.
12 sources·26 reports·Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV expressed his condolences to the families of the victims of a ferry disaster in Zimbabwe. The accident occurred on Lake Kariba and resulted in the loss of over 80 lives, including children. The Pope offered prayers for the victims and their families, as well as for the civil authorities and rescue teams responding to the tragedy.
SourcesVatican News
- 03 discussBishops22h ago
Nigerian Bishops are urging the faithful to participate in the 2027 general elections.
Agenzia Fides
Nigerian Bishops are urging the faithful to participate in the 2027 general elections. Bishop Dauwa Yohanna and Monsignor Matthew Man-Oso Ndagoso warned against political apathy and encouraged Christians to obtain voter cards and vote. The Bishops stated that not voting is a defeatist mentality and that poor leadership has led to neglect, insecurity, and economic decline.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
- 04 discussBishopsNew1h ago
Pope Leo XIV. accepted the resignation of Speyer Bishop Karl-Heinz Wiesemann.
Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV. accepted the resignation of Speyer Bishop Karl-Heinz Wiesemann. The Vatican announced this on Wednesday. The diocese said the resignation was for health reasons.
SourcesVatican News
- 05 discussReligious Orders23h ago
Salesiani investono in giovani a Francistown.
L'Osservatore Romano
Salesiani investono in giovani a Francistown. L’impegno dei salesiani in un quartiere povero di Francistown accanto ai giovani vera risorsa del Paese.
SourcesL'Osservatore Romano
- 06 discussChurch & State22h ago
Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema has been re-elected with 60.49% of the vote.
Agenzia Fides
Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema has been re-elected with 60.49% of the vote. The Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops has called for transparency and respect for the rule of law amid tensions and allegations of violence. The bishops' statement expressed deep concern over the conduct of the general elections.
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.
Wednesday, August 19
51 stories · 8 corroborated- 01 discussLife & FamilyNew54m ago
Catholic bishops express concern over the expiration of TPS designations, citing safety concerns in affected countries.
2 sources·Catholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register
Catholic bishops express concern over the expiration of TPS designations, citing safety concerns in affected countries. Bishop Brendan Cahill comments on the issue.
- 02 discussLiturgyNew1m ago
Pope León XIV emphasized the importance of liturgical music, stating it is not mere decoration but an integral part of the liturgy.
9 sources·14 reports·Vatican News
Pope León XIV emphasized the importance of liturgical music, stating it is not mere decoration but an integral part of the liturgy. He encouraged the cultivation of authentic peace and highlighted the role of sacred music in the liturgy. The Pope's remarks were made during his general audience at the Vatican.
SourcesVatican News
- 03 discussVaticanNew2h ago
Pope Leo received a book about Xavier Argeméi, who died at 29 from muscular dystrophy.
2 sources·5 reports·Vatican NewsDiocese of Hallam
Pope Leo received a book about Xavier Argeméi, who died at 29 from muscular dystrophy. The book, titled "Learning to Die in Order to Live", was given to the Pope by Elisabet Argemí, a nurse from ICOF Hospital Clínic in Barcelona. The book recounts Xavier's life and his testimony of living with love and hope despite his illness.
- 04 discussLiturgyNew52m ago
Pope Leo XIV reflects on sacred music in the liturgy, praising it for giving voice to prayer and expressing the faith.
5 sources·13 reports·Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV reflects on sacred music in the liturgy, praising it for giving voice to prayer and expressing the faith. He says that sacred music is to glorify God and sanctify the faithful. The Pope made these comments during his Wednesday General Audience.
SourcesVatican News
- 05 discussReligious OrdersNew3h ago
Suor Małgorzata Cur shares her journey of faith and life of service.
2 sources·3 reports·Vatican NewsDiocese of Hallam
Suor Małgorzata Cur shares her journey of faith and life of service. Her path was influenced by the Franciscan Sisters of the Family of Mary. She is a member of the Congregation of the Sisters of Mary Immaculate.
- 06 discussLiturgyNew45m ago
Pope Leo XIV focused on the role of sacred music in the liturgy during his Aug.
3 sources·Vatican NewsACI StampaCatholic News Agency
Pope Leo XIV focused on the role of sacred music in the liturgy during his Aug. 19 general audience. He emphasized that music is part of the liturgical action and not just a decoration. The pontiff also highlighted the importance of preserving the Church's musical heritage.
- 07 discussBishopsNew2h ago
An earthquake hit Indonesia's Flores island on August 15, killing 70 and injuring over 1,000.
2 sources·Federation of Asian Bishops’ ConferencesVatican News
An earthquake hit Indonesia's Flores island on August 15, killing 70 and injuring over 1,000. Archbishop Paulus Budi Kleden says the disaster has not destroyed the people's love and solidarity. Pope Leo XIV has offered condolences.
- 16 discussBishopsNew1h ago
Pope Leon XIV has appointed Polish missionary Mariusz Kasperski as auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Toamasina on Madagascar.
Vatican News
Pope Leon XIV has appointed Polish missionary Mariusz Kasperski as auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Toamasina on Madagascar. Kasperski has been serving on the island for over 30 years. He is 63 years old and from Wolsztyn.
SourcesVatican News
- 18 discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
National Catholic Register
The National Catholic Register has launched a ‘Summer of Saints’ on social media. The blog will feature stories of saints. The blog will run all summer.
SourcesNational Catholic Register
- 19 discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
ACI Stampa
San Francesco di Paola è il santo patrono della Calabria. Il santuario dedicato a lui è una meta di pellegrinaggio. Il santo è stato dichiarato Patrono della Gente di mare della Nazione Italiana da Pio XII.
SourcesACI Stampa
- 20 discussBishopsNew2h ago
Missionari Oblati di Maria Immacolata
The Holy Father has appointed Fr. Mariusz KASPERSKI, OMI, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Toamasina, Madagascar. He is also Titular Bishop of Burca. The appointment was made public on Wednesday, 19 August.
- 22 discussCultureNew2h ago
DOMRADIO.DE
US musician Moby visited Cologne Cathedral after a concert in Bonn. He posted a selfie on Instagram and joked about aliens living there.
SourcesDOMRADIO.DE
- 23 discussChurch & StateNew2h ago
Religión Digital
Tánger Archbishop Emilio Rocha spoke about the migration crisis in Ceuta. He mentioned the tragedy of young people who died and the desperation of those seeking a better future. The Church is committed to promoting legal pathways for young people.
SourcesReligión Digital
- 24 discussVaticanNew1h ago
Léon XIV exhorte les pèlerins à cultiver la paix.
3 reports·Vatican News
Léon XIV exhorte les pèlerins à cultiver la paix. Il rappelle la mémoire de Władysław Findysz, prêtre et martyr des persécutions communistes. Léon XIV encourage à développer un authentique conscience de la paix.
SourcesVatican News
- 25 discussVaticanNew2h ago
Peter G. Kirchschläger, newly appointed consultant to the Dicastery for Development, advocates for ethical regulation of AI.
Vatican News
Peter G. Kirchschläger, newly appointed consultant to the Dicastery for Development, advocates for ethical regulation of AI. He will bring his expertise to the Vatican advisory group.
SourcesVatican News
- 27 discussVaticanNew3h ago
Pope Leão XIV recalled the martyr Ladislau Findysz, a Polish priest beatified by Pope Bento XVI in 2005.
Vatican News
Pope Leão XIV recalled the martyr Ladislau Findysz, a Polish priest beatified by Pope Bento XVI in 2005. The Pope spoke about the importance of forgiveness and overcoming evil with good.
SourcesVatican News
- 29 discussChurch & StateNew3h ago
Armed men attacked the village of Bin-Per in Nigeria, killing dozens.
Vatican News
Armed men attacked the village of Bin-Per in Nigeria, killing dozens. This attack follows violence in Sokoto state where at least 26 people were killed. Conflicts over land, banditry, and terrorism continue to fuel insecurity and force communities to flee.
SourcesVatican News
- 30 discussCultureNew3h ago
Meta faces trial in California over allegations of designing platforms to foster addiction in minors.
Vatican News
Meta faces trial in California over allegations of designing platforms to foster addiction in minors. The trial has had repercussions on Wall Street, with Meta's stock losing 4.4%.
SourcesVatican News
- 32 discussCultureNew3h ago
Famiglia Cristiana
Pep Guardiola says he lost his wife due to the stressful rhythms of competitive sports. He now wants to stop and find himself. A documentary on Prime Video reveals the human side of the Barcelona and Manchester City coach.
SourcesFamiglia Cristiana
- 34 discussVaticanNew4h ago
Pope Leo XIV met a Spanish nurse in Castel Gandolfo.
Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV met a Spanish nurse in Castel Gandolfo. The nurse, Elisabet Argemí, gave the Pope a book about her brother's life. The brother, Xavier Argemí, died of muscular dystrophy at 29.
SourcesVatican News
- 38 discussEducationNew4h ago
The Texas Catholic
The University of Dallas has a library collection of 76 unique titles. The collection is used by students in the semester ahead. The books are checked out of the library within two weeks of the beginning of each term.
SourcesThe Texas Catholic
- 39 discussLife & FamilyNew4h ago
Global Sisters Report
Groups in Australia collaborate to fight human trafficking and support survivors. Survivors show courage and resilience. Collaboration includes support for self-worth and wholeness.
SourcesGlobal Sisters Report
- 41 discussChurch & StateNew4h ago
CBCP News
The head of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines urged the Church to help voters form their consciences and participate responsibly in the political process ahead of the presidential election. The Church should help voters discern. The election is less than two years away.
SourcesCBCP News
- 42 discussBishopsNew5h ago
Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences
Cardinal of Tokyo warns against sacrificing human lives in the name of peace. The warning was issued by the Cardinal of Tokyo.
- 43 discussChurch & StateNew5h ago
Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences
The Indonesian Church has activated its nationwide relief network after a deadly quake hit Flores. The network will provide aid to affected areas.
- 48 discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
Global Sisters Report·Perspective
Hna. Margaret Gonsalves reflects on what it means to age with serenity. She writes about a gesture of courtesy on a train that made her feel that the world recognizes this new stage of her life. She says that at first, it was hard for her to accept that she is no longer a young woman.
SourcesGlobal Sisters Report
- 49 discussLife & FamilyNew5h ago
Vida Nueva
The US bishops have condemned a new abortion law in Massachusetts. The law allows abortion after 24 weeks without strict medical criteria. The decision is left to the doctor's judgment.
SourcesVida Nueva
- 51 discussLiturgyNew5h ago
The Catholic Sun
Fr. Matt Lowry discusses Sunday Mass preparation. He shares tips in “Now You Know” episode.
SourcesThe Catholic Sun
Tuesday, August 18
7 stories- 01 discussChurch & StateNew5h ago
Russia attacks 52 locations in Zaporizhzhia, killing 2 and injuring 10.
Vatican News
Russia attacks 52 locations in Zaporizhzhia, killing 2 and injuring 10. Russia also attacks Dnipropetrovsk with drones and artillery. Former Defense Minister Federov calls for early elections in Kyiv.
SourcesVatican News
- 02 discussLiturgyNew5h ago
Vatican News publishes daily scripture readings.
Vatican News
Vatican News publishes daily scripture readings. Today's readings include Ezekiel 34:1-11 and Matthew 20:1-16.
SourcesVatican News
- 07 discussCatholic Life6h ago
Vida Nueva
Chimpay will host devotees of Blessed Ceferino Namuncurá for a traditional pilgrimage of faith. The event will take place from August 28 to 30. It is the most important pilgrimage in the Patagonia region.
SourcesVida Nueva
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