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From the Holy See

Vatican News · Diocese of Hallam · Agenzia Fides · TK KBS
  1. 01
    Romania shuts nuclear reactor
    discussCultureNew1h ago
    2 sources3 reportsVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

  2. 02
    Pontifical Mission Societies aid Colombia after earthquake
    discussVatican11h ago

    The Pontifical Mission Societies of Colombia are providing aid after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck the country.

    2 sourcesAgenzia FidesTK KBS

    The Pontifical Mission Societies of Colombia are providing aid after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck the country. The earthquake caused widespread destruction and loss of life. The societies are inviting their network to unite in prayer and express solidarity with the affected populations.

    SourcesAgenzia FidesTK KBS

  3. 03
    Pope Leo XIV sends 100,000 euros to Colombia
    discussVatican7h ago

    Pope Leo XIV has sent 100,000 euros to the Catholic Church in Colombia to aid those affected by the August 10 earthquake.

    10 sources13 reportsAgenzia SIRVatican NewsL'Osservatore Romano+2

    Pope Leo XIV has sent 100,000 euros to the Catholic Church in Colombia to aid those affected by the August 10 earthquake. The donation will be used to address the most urgent needs of the affected communities. The earthquake has caused widespread damage and loss of life in several cities in western Colombia.

    SourcesAgenzia SIRVatican NewsL'Osservatore RomanoChierici Regolari TeatiniDiocese of Cúcuta

  4. 04
    Pope Leo sends aid to Colombia after 7.4 magnitude earthquake
    discussVaticanNew2h ago

    A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit Colombia.

    3 sourcesDiocese of San SebastiánVatican NewsMagyar Kurír

    A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit Colombia. Pope Leo sent initial emergency aid to affected dioceses. Caritas organizations are also providing support.

    SourcesDiocese of San SebastiánVatican NewsMagyar Kurír

  5. 05
    Bishop Guillet: Pope Leo XIV visits Saint-Denis
    discussDioceses11h ago

    Bishop Étienne Guillet discusses the Diocese of Saint-Denis' preparation for Pope Leo XIV's visit.

    2 sourcesAgenzia FidesTK KBS

    Bishop Étienne Guillet discusses the Diocese of Saint-Denis' preparation for Pope Leo XIV's visit. The diocese is a place of ecclesial renewal. Registrations for the Pope's vigil at the Stade de France filled up quickly.

    SourcesAgenzia FidesTK KBS

  6. 06
    Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass at Castel Gandolfo
    discussVatican1d ago

    Pope Leo XIV will preside over Mass in Castel Gandolfo on August 15.

    4 sources9 reportsVatican NewsL'Osservatore Romano

    Pope Leo XIV will preside over Mass in Castel Gandolfo on August 15. He will also lead the Angelus prayer. The Pope is spending several days at the papal summer residence.

    SourcesVatican NewsL'Osservatore Romano

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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 Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference · The Southern Cross
    1. Fr Mcunu appointed SACBC Secretary General
    2. SACBC Justice Commission seeks protection, accountability after Nkaneng mine tragedy
    3. SACBC Justice and Peace Commission issues Nkaneng mine statement
  2. America America · Angelus News · Global Sisters Report
    1. Cherishing truth amid lies: Peter Bogdanovich’s ‘Paper Moon’
    2. Being human after AI: Daft Punk, Pope Leo and ‘Magnifica Humanitas’
    3. UN reports 259% rise in migrant deaths
  3. Asia Archdiocese of Huê · Diocese of Kontum · LiCAS News
    1. Vietnam Catholics gather for 32nd La Vang pilgrimage
    2. Pax Christi leaders call for total elimination of nuclear weapons
    3. Archbishop Giuse Vũ Văn Thiên celebrates opening Mass of 32nd La Vang Pilgrimage
  4. Europe Famiglia Cristiana · Archdiocese of Avignon · Desde la Fe
    1. Pope Pio XII proclaims Assumption dogma
    2. Diocese of Avignon posts photos of August 9 mass
    3. Catholics celebrate Assumption of Mary
  5. Oceania The Catholic Leader · The Southern Cross · The Catholic Weekly
    1. Pope Leo warns about dehumanising drone warfare
    2. Swapping sport for the spiritual on a Friday night in Adelaide
    3. Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith – A REVIEW

Friday, August 14

58 stories · 13 corroborated
  1. 01
    Diocese of Avignon posts photos of August 9 mass
    discussDiocesesNew2h ago

    The Diocese of Avignon shared photos of a mass held on August 9.

    2 sourcesArchdiocese of AvignonDesde la Fe

    The Diocese of Avignon shared photos of a mass held on August 9. The mass took place at Notre Dame du Lac church in Le Thor. Photos are available on the diocese's website.

    SourcesArchdiocese of AvignonDesde la Fe

  2. 02
    Catholics celebrate Assumption of Mary
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago

    The Assumption of Mary is celebrated by Catholics in Jerusalem and elsewhere.

    4 sourcesDiocese of RijekaDiocese of Bragança PaulistaAgenzia SIR+1

    The Assumption of Mary is celebrated by Catholics in Jerusalem and elsewhere. The feast day is also known as the 'Pasqua d'agosto'.

    SourcesDiocese of RijekaDiocese of Bragança PaulistaAgenzia SIRNational Catholic Register

  3. 03
    Pope Leo XIV attends 40th 'Geest van Assisi' anniversary
    discussVaticanNew4h ago

    Pope Leo XIV attends the 40th anniversary of the World Day of Prayer for Peace in Assisi.

    2 sourcesDiocese of UtrechtArchdiocese of San Antonio

    Pope Leo XIV attends the 40th anniversary of the World Day of Prayer for Peace in Assisi. He calls on youth to become 'new saints' and build a world based on fraternity. The event is themed 'Unarmed and Disarming Peace'.

    SourcesDiocese of UtrechtArchdiocese of San Antonio

  4. 04
    Bishop Antonio Suetta officiates Beatrice's funeral
    discussDiocesesNew3h ago

    Bishop Antonio Suetta of Ventimiglia-San Remo officiated the funeral of 2-year-old Beatrice in Bordighera.

    2 sourcesDiocese of Ventimiglia–San RemoFamiglia Cristiana

    Bishop Antonio Suetta of Ventimiglia-San Remo officiated the funeral of 2-year-old Beatrice in Bordighera. He delivered a homily, remembering her as a sacred gift. The child was found dead on February 9.

    SourcesDiocese of Ventimiglia–San RemoFamiglia Cristiana

  5. 05
    Church condemns the execution of three death-row inmates in the U.S.
    discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
    2 sources3 reportsVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

  6. 06
    Mother Teresa says yes to God
    discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago

    Mother Teresa, then Ganxhe Bojaxhiu, felt a strong call to consecrate her life to God in Letnica, Kosovo.

    2 sourcesVatican NewsTK KBS

    Mother Teresa, then Ganxhe Bojaxhiu, felt a strong call to consecrate her life to God in Letnica, Kosovo. This moment changed her life and the lives of millions worldwide. It has been 98 years since this event.

    SourcesVatican NewsTK KBS

  7. 07
    Father Stanley Rother beatified
    discussCatholic LifeNew36m ago

    Father Stanley Rother was declared blessed on Sept.

    2 sourcesThe Catholic SpiritWord on Fire

    Father Stanley Rother was declared blessed on Sept. 23, 2017. He was the first US priest to be declared blessed on the basis of martyrdom. The beatification took place at Oklahoma City's Cox Convention Center.

    SourcesThe Catholic SpiritWord on Fire

  8. 08
    Archbishop Coakley ends resettlement services
    discussBishopsNew4h ago

    Archbishop Coakley discussed the loss of federal funds for resettlement services.

    2 sourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register

    Archbishop Coakley discussed the loss of federal funds for resettlement services. He emphasized that the loss of funds does not end the core mission. He spoke on EWTN's 'The World Over with Raymond Arroyo'.

    SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register

  9. 09
    Vietnam Catholics gather for 32nd La Vang pilgrimage
    discussCatholic LifeUpdated3h ago

    Pilgrims from Vietnam and overseas joined the 32nd national Marian pilgrimage in La Vang.

    3 sourcesArchdiocese of HuêDiocese of KontumLiCAS News

    Pilgrims from Vietnam and overseas joined the 32nd national Marian pilgrimage in La Vang. The event reflects on Mary's example of faith and mission. The pilgrimage took place from August 13-15, 2026.

    SourcesArchdiocese of HuêDiocese of KontumLiCAS News

  10. 10
    Pope Leo XIV: Displaced children's cry reaches God
    discussVaticanUpdated58m ago

    Pope Leo XIV's message for the 112th World Day of Migrants and Refugees highlights the plight of displaced children.

    13 sources21 reportsVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

    Pope Leo XIV's message for the 112th World Day of Migrants and Refugees highlights the plight of displaced children. He calls for protection of their rights and dignity, and an end to isolation and rejection. The theme of the day is 'Even Just One of These Children'.

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

  11. 11
    Pope Leo XIV visits Peru
    discussVaticanUpdated1h ago
    3 sources5 reportsVatican NewsDiocese of São José dos CamposDiocese of Hallam

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of São José dos CamposDiocese of Hallam

  12. 12
    Pope Leo XIV calls on priests to respect Mass rites
    discussLiturgyUpdated18m ago
    7 sources9 reportsVatican NewsDiocese of HallamAngelus News+1

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of HallamAngelus NewsCatholic News Agency

  13. 13
    Pope Leo XIV calls for protection of child migrants
    discussVaticanUpdated1h ago

    Pope Leo XIV issued a message for the 112th World Day of Migrants and Refugees, emphasizing the need for protection of child migrants.

    4 sources5 reportsVatican NewsDOMRADIO.DECatholic News Agency+1

    Pope Leo XIV issued a message for the 112th World Day of Migrants and Refugees, emphasizing the need for protection of child migrants. He highlighted the vulnerability of minors fleeing war, poverty, violence, or disasters. The Pope's message was published on August 14.

    SourcesVatican NewsDOMRADIO.DECatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register

  14. 14
    Pope Pio XII proclaims Assumption dogma
    discussVaticanNew1m ago
    Famiglia Cristiana

    The Church celebrates the Assumption of Mary. Pio XII proclaimed it a dogma in 1950. It's a sign of hope for Christians.

    SourcesFamiglia Cristiana

  15. 15
    Cherishing truth amid lies: Peter Bogdanovich’s ‘Paper Moon’
    discussCatholic LifeNew14m ago
    America

    SourcesAmerica

  16. 16
    Being human after AI: Daft Punk, Pope Leo and ‘Magnifica Humanitas’
    discussVaticanNew17m ago
    America

    SourcesAmerica

  17. 17
    UN reports 259% rise in migrant deaths
    discussChurch & StateNew52m ago
    Angelus News

    A UN report found a significant increase in migrant deaths and missing migrants along two European routes. The Vatican and bishops have voiced concerns about safety. The report covers the first four months of 2026.

    SourcesAngelus News

  18. 18
    Hundreds of Catholic sisters confront racism, migration and violence in LCWR Jericho Walk
    discussReligious FreedomNew51m ago
    Global Sisters Report

    SourcesGlobal Sisters Report

  19. 19
    A Jewish scholar of Jesus makes history as president of the Catholic Biblical Association
    discussChurch & StateNew1h ago
    Religion News Service

    SourcesReligion News Service

  20. 20
    Jordan prepares for 2,000th anniversary of Christ’s Baptism in 2030
    discussLiturgyNew1h ago
    The Monitor

    SourcesThe Monitor

  21. 21
    The Catholic Spirit pans Super Troopers 3
    discussCultureNew29m ago
    The Catholic SpiritPerspective

    The Catholic Spirit reviews Super Troopers 3, calling it a moronic ensemble comedy. The movie's humor is compared to dialogue from a gutter.

    SourcesThe Catholic Spirit

  22. 22
    NY Catholic Worker Movement Speaks Out Against the Continuing Violence of War
    discussReligious FreedomNew1h ago
    Catholic New York

    SourcesCatholic New York

  23. 23
    St. Charles Borromeo Seminary receives $1 million gift
    discussEducationNew1h ago
    CatholicPhilly

    St. Charles Borromeo Seminary received a $1 million anonymous gift to support its endowment. The gift will also support two newly named campus spaces. Seminary officials announced the gift on Aug. 11.

    SourcesCatholicPhilly

  24. 24
    Philadelphia Catholic League team recognized at Citizens Bank Park
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    CatholicPhilly

    The Philadelphia Catholic League team was recognized before a Phillies game. They are champions of the annual Carpenter Cup tournament. The team had a dominating run this year.

    SourcesCatholicPhilly

  25. 25
    Reconciliation fund helps launch Spirit Lodge in Guelph
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    The Catholic Register

    SourcesThe Catholic Register

  26. 26
    Kevin Williams retires after 46 years
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    CatholicPhilly

    Kevin Williams retired from Catholic Charities of Philadelphia after 46 years of serving seniors. He was honored by the senior community centers for his dedication. Williams was celebrated for his service to the community.

    SourcesCatholicPhilly

  27. 27
    PROVINCIA DEL BRASILE: Grazia e Gioia
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    S. Dorotea , Figlie dei Sacri Cuori

    SourcesS. Dorotea , Figlie dei Sacri Cuori

  28. 28
    Cardinal Orani João Tempesta reflects on consecrated life
    discussReligious OrdersNew1h ago
    CNBBPerspective

    Cardinal Orani João Tempesta, Archbishop of Rio de Janeiro, reflects on the roots of vocation to follow Christ. He discusses the role of consecrated life in the Church. The Cardinal's reflection highlights the importance of consecrated life in the Church's origins.

    SourcesCNBB

  29. 29
    The Friday Pillar Post - August 14, 2026
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    The Pillar

    SourcesThe Pillar

  30. 30
    AI Warfare and the Church
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    National Catholic Register

    SourcesNational Catholic Register

  31. 31
    Supper Series: St. Sebastian Church, Donovan’s Pub Both Stand as Pillars in Queens
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    The Tablet

    SourcesThe Tablet

  32. 32
    Hillbilly Thomists release new album
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    Catholic Review

    The Hillbilly Thomists, a band of Dominican friars, released a surprise new album. The album invites listeners to encounter God. The band's music regularly hits the Billboard bluegrass charts.

    SourcesCatholic Review

  33. 33
    Love grows here; Mentoring friendship strengthens marriages
    discussLife & FamilyNew2h ago
    The Catholic Sun

    SourcesThe Catholic Sun

  34. 34
    Knights of Columbus Mark Founder’s Birthday at St. Bernadette Church in Brooklyn
    discussBishopsNew3h ago
    The Tablet

    SourcesThe Tablet

  35. 35
    Feast for Blessed Father McGivney Celebrated to Inspire Clergy to be Like Him
    discussDiocesesNew3h ago
    The Tablet

    SourcesThe Tablet

  36. 36
    Canceled Masonic Funerals Put Church-Freemasonry Tensions in Spotlight
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    National Catholic Register

    SourcesNational Catholic Register

  37. 37
    What the Canaanite Woman Teaches Us
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    National Catholic Register

    SourcesNational Catholic Register

  38. 38
    Catholic leaders urge protection for Christian village attacked in Bangladesh
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    Catholic News Agency

    SourcesCatholic News Agency

  39. 39
    Details emerge, questions persist after British bishop’s court appearance on child rape charges
    discussBishopsNew3h ago
    Crux

    SourcesCrux

  40. 40
    Fr Mcunu appointed SACBC Secretary General
    discussBishopsNew4h ago
    2 reportsSouthern African Catholic Bishops' Conference

    SourcesSouthern African Catholic Bishops' Conference

  41. 41
    RKKerk.nl publishes column on agricultural transition
    discussCultureNew2h ago
    RKKerk.nlPerspective

    RKKerk.nl discusses the transformation of agriculture and its impact on farmers. The column highlights the need for financial support for farmers during this transition. It also mentions the recent farewell of Wim Bens as chairman of the board.

    SourcesRKKerk.nl

  42. 42
    Our Cries of ‘Lord, Help Me!’ Are Answered by Jesus, the One Who Saves
    discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
    CatholicPhilly

    SourcesCatholicPhilly

  43. 43
    A Word from Cardinal Dolan: St. Maximillian Kolbe
    discussBishopsNew4h ago
    Catholic New York

    SourcesCatholic New York

  44. 44
    Župa Bezgrešnog začeća celebrates 150 years
    discussDiocesesNew4h ago

    Župa Bezgrešnog začeća Blažene Djevice Marije in Crkvici, Zenica, marks 150 years since its founding.

    Vatican News

    Župa Bezgrešnog začeća Blažene Djevice Marije in Crkvici, Zenica, marks 150 years since its founding. The celebration took place on August 9, 2026.

    SourcesVatican News

  45. 45
    Archbishop João Santos Cardoso leads retreat
    discussBishopsNew4h ago
    CNBB

    Archbishop João Santos Cardoso of Natal led a retreat for the second group of clergy from the Archdiocese of Natal. The retreat provided a chance for interiorization, prayer, and fraternal conviviality. It allowed the clergy to interrupt their pastoral activities and return to the source of their ministry.

    SourcesCNBB

  46. 46
    Ortega’s War on the Church Reveals the Limits of Political Power
    discussChurch & StateNew4h ago
    National Catholic Register

    SourcesNational Catholic Register

  47. 47
    Now Matthew McConaughey reveals Pope Leo’s funny side
    discussVaticanNew4h ago
    Aleteia

    SourcesAleteia

  48. 48
    Bishop Edmund Whalen’s Homily: August 14, 2026
    discussBishopsNew4h ago
    Catholic New York

    SourcesCatholic New York

  49. 49
    Pope Leão XIV issues Carta Encíclica Magnifica Humanitas
    discussVaticanNew5h ago
    CNBB

    Pope Leão XIV releases Carta Encíclica Magnifica Humanitas on Church's role in society. Archbishop Walmor Oliveira de Azevedo comments. The encyclical discusses the Church's participation in building a just and solidary society.

    SourcesCNBB

  50. 50
    SACBC Justice Commission seeks protection, accountability after Nkaneng mine tragedy
    discussChurch & StateNew5h ago
    2 reportsSouthern African Catholic Bishops' Conference

    SourcesSouthern African Catholic Bishops' Conference

  51. 51
    SACBC Justice and Peace Commission issues Nkaneng mine statement
    discussChurch & StateNew5h ago
    2 reportsSouthern African Catholic Bishops' Conference

    SourcesSouthern African Catholic Bishops' Conference

  52. 52
    Bishop Itacir Brassiani visits diocese
    discussDiocesesNew5h ago
    CNBB

    Bishop Itacir Brassiani of Santa Cruz do Sul conducts a pastoral visit. The visit is an apostolic action of the bishop. It expresses pastoral care and unity in the church.

    SourcesCNBB

  53. 53
    Archbishop João Santos Cardoso leads retreat
    discussBishopsNew5h ago
    CNBB

    Archbishop João Santos Cardoso of Natal led a retreat for the second group of clergy from the Archdiocese of Natal. The retreat provided a chance for interiorization, prayer, and fraternal conviviality. It allowed the clergy to interrupt their pastoral activities and return to the source of their ministry.

    SourcesCNBB

  54. 54
    Live in St. Louis, episcopal health concerns, and a New York state of mind
    discussBishopsNew4h ago
    The Pillar

    SourcesThe Pillar

  55. 55
    CNBB and PUC-Rio sign cooperation agreement
    discussEducationNew5h ago
    CNBB

    The CNBB and PUC-Rio have signed a cooperation agreement to strengthen joint formation initiatives in the Church in Brazil. The agreement formalizes existing collaboration and opens the way for new projects. The goal is to amplify the partnership between the two institutions.

    SourcesCNBB

  56. 56
    Catholic Church helps Ebola victims in Congo-Kinshasa
    discussCatholic LifeNew5h ago

    The Catholic Church in Ituri, Congo-Kinshasa, is helping Ebola victims.

    Vatican News

    The Catholic Church in Ituri, Congo-Kinshasa, is helping Ebola victims. The epidemic has affected 4,449 people and killed 2,061. The Church is working with the WHO.

    SourcesVatican News

  57. 57
    Rejoicing in Our Support for Essential Services and Health Care in 2026
    discussEducation6h ago
    Figlie della Presentazione di Maria Santissima al Tempio

    SourcesFiglie della Presentazione di Maria Santissima al Tempio

  58. 58
    Art offers a glimpse of the Creator among us
    discussCultureNew4h ago
    U.S. Catholic

    SourcesU.S. Catholic

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