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Wednesday, August 12, 2026 · Ordinary Time, Week 19 · Green · updated 1m · Español · Italiano

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From the Holy See

Vatican News · Agenzia Fides
  1. 01
    Abp Kleden urges humble Gospel proclamation
    discussBishops2h ago

    Abp Paul Budi Kleden SVD emphasizes the importance of humble Gospel proclamation in Asia.

    Vatican News

    Abp Paul Budi Kleden SVD emphasizes the importance of humble Gospel proclamation in Asia. He highlights the need to listen to the marginalized and build bridges. The archbishop identifies the ecological crisis as a major challenge for the continent.

    SourcesVatican News

  2. 02
    Nigerian forces free 2 hostages from St. Joseph's Church
    discussReligious Freedom18h ago

    Seminarian Lawrence Igbo and lay faithful Emmanuel Onwudi were released after an operation by security forces.

    2 sourcesVatican NewsAgenzia Fides

    Seminarian Lawrence Igbo and lay faithful Emmanuel Onwudi were released after an operation by security forces. The operation resulted in the arrest of three suspected bandits and the recovery of ransom money. Four AK-47 rifles and ammunition were also recovered.

    SourcesVatican NewsAgenzia Fides

  3. 03
    2026.08.11 Papa Leone XIV a Castel Gandolfo
    discussCatholic Life11h ago
    Vatican News

    SourcesVatican News

  4. 04
    Two attacks in Tripolitania and Cyrenaica raise tensions
    discussReligious Freedom18h ago
    Agenzia Fides

    SourcesAgenzia Fides

  5. 05
    2026.08.11 Papa Leone XIV a Castel Gandolfo
    discussCatholic Life11h ago
    Vatican News

    SourcesVatican News

  6. 06
    Catholic Schools aid Latin America's vulnerable
    discussEducation18h ago

    Catholic schools in Latin America provide education, welcome, and spiritual accompaniment to children and young people.

    Agenzia Fides

    Catholic schools in Latin America provide education, welcome, and spiritual accompaniment to children and young people. They aim to promote human development and social transformation. The Latin American and Caribbean Episcopal Council highlights education as a tool for this transformation.

    SourcesAgenzia Fides

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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 ACI Africa
    1. Chris Onyonka urges Catholic journalists to build networks
    2. SECAM proposes Episcopal Commission for Catholic Education
    3. Archbishop Walter Erbì ends term as Nuncio to Liberia, Sierra Leone and The Gambia
  2. America The Monitor · Franciscan Media · Diocese of Campos
    1. La Asunción de María es triunfo, gloria y promesa para la Iglesia
    2. Admitting Gross Historical Injustices
    3. Mary’s Assumption is triumph, glory and promise for the Church
  3. Asia Matters India · LiCAS News · CBCP News
    1. Philosophical prescription for the ego-virus
    2. Dalit Christians, Muslims hold prayer protest
    3. Myanmar Jesuit promotes Buddhist Waso for peace
  4. Europe Niedziela · Agenzia SIR · Newsbook
    1. Vandals scatter consecrated hosts in grass
    2. Skrzyszowska wins silver in 100m hurdles
    3. Earthquake hits Colombia church
  5. Oceania The Catholic Weekly · Catholic Outlook
    1. Catholic Weekly advises parents of older kids
    2. Catholic Weekly moves Walk with Christ to November
    3. The Importance of Being a Burden

Wednesday, August 12

3 stories
  1. 01
    Vandals scatter consecrated hosts in grass
    discussCatholic LifeNew 1m ago
    Niedziela

    Consecrated hosts were scattered in the grass at San Giorgio in Conca church in Montalbano, Italy. The incident occurred at a church belonging to the Santa Maria di Nazareth parish. The act has caused distress to the community.

    SourcesNiedziela

  2. 02
    Skrzyszowska wins silver in 100m hurdles
    discussCultureNew 8m ago
    Niedziela

    Pia Skrzyszowska took silver in the 100m hurdles at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham. Nadine Visser won gold, Laeticia Bapte took bronze.

    SourcesNiedziela

  3. 03
    12 Agosto – Nascita di Santa Luisa de Marillac
    discussCatholic LifeNew 22m ago
    Congregazione della Missione

    SourcesCongregazione della Missione

Tuesday, August 11

56 stories · 15 corroborated
  1. 01
    Paróquia São José do Avahy celebrates Fathers' Day
    discussCatholic Life4h ago

    Paróquia São José do Avahy in Itaperuna held Sunday celebrations honoring fathers.

    2 sourcesDiocese of CamposDiocese of Palmeira dos Índios

    Paróquia São José do Avahy in Itaperuna held Sunday celebrations honoring fathers. The parish also opened its Family Week. Masses were presided by Pe. Luiz Carlos Reis and Pe. Luiz Felipe.

    SourcesDiocese of CamposDiocese of Palmeira dos Índios

  2. 02
    Philippine bishops require Creation Day observance
    discussBishops4h ago

    Philippine bishops urge Catholics to deepen ecological conversion.

    2 sourcesCBCP NewsLiCAS News

    Philippine bishops urge Catholics to deepen ecological conversion. Creation Day is celebrated on the first Sunday of September.

    SourcesCBCP NewsLiCAS News

  3. 03
    Diocese of Bà Ria celebrates St. Clare
    discussReligious Orders8h ago

    The Diocese of Bà Ria and Diocese of Castellaneta celebrated the feast of St. Clare.

    2 sourcesDiocese of Bà RiaDiocese of Castellaneta

    The Diocese of Bà Ria and Diocese of Castellaneta celebrated the feast of St. Clare. Masses were held at Đan viện Clara Xuân Sơn and Chiesa del Centro Pastorale Lumen Gentium.

    SourcesDiocese of Bà RiaDiocese of Castellaneta

  4. 04
    Uruguay bishops send solidarity message to Colombia
    discussBishops9h ago

    The bishops of Uruguay expressed solidarity and prayer for the people of Colombia.

    2 sourcesDiocese of MeloApostolic Vicariate of Camiri

    The bishops of Uruguay expressed solidarity and prayer for the people of Colombia. The message was sent to Mons. Francisco Javier Múnera Correa I.M.C., archbishop of Cartagena. The Church in Bolivia also expressed solidarity with Colombia after a recent earthquake.

    SourcesDiocese of MeloApostolic Vicariate of Camiri

  5. 05
    Catholics face lengthy marriage nullity process
    discussCanon Law8h ago

    Many Catholics find the marriage nullity process bureaucratic and emotionally exhausting.

    2 sourcesCatholic Outlook

    Many Catholics find the marriage nullity process bureaucratic and emotionally exhausting. The process is also financially prohibitive. It causes trauma for those involved.

    SourcesCatholic Outlook

  6. 06
    Archdiocese of Malta holds Mass & Rosary
    discussDioceses9h ago

    The Archdiocese of Malta is holding a Mass and Rosary on 12th August 2026 at 9:30am.

    2 sourcesArchdiocese of MaltaKnisja Maltija

    The Archdiocese of Malta is holding a Mass and Rosary on 12th August 2026 at 9:30am. The event includes prayer for Spiritual Communion.

    SourcesArchdiocese of MaltaKnisja Maltija

  7. 07
    Diocese of Hong Kong announces Father Benedict Chao's death at 108
    discussReligious Orders7h ago

    The Diocese of Hong Kong announced the death of Trappist Father Benedict Chao, the world's oldest Trappist monk.

    3 sourcesThe Catholic WeeklyThe Catholic SunOSV News

    The Diocese of Hong Kong announced the death of Trappist Father Benedict Chao, the world's oldest Trappist monk. He was 108 years old. The Diocese of Hong Kong made the announcement.

    SourcesThe Catholic WeeklyThe Catholic SunOSV News

  8. 08
    John Burland inspires SRE Catechists
    discussEducation9h ago

    John Burland led a workshop on inclusive religious education for children.

    2 sourcesCatholic Outlook

    John Burland led a workshop on inclusive religious education for children. Music was the key ingredient. The workshop focused on importance of inclusive education.

    SourcesCatholic Outlook

  9. 09
    Court reconsiders challenge to Michigan school's transgender policies
    discussReligious Freedom9h ago

    A court is reconsidering a First Amendment challenge to a Michigan school's transgender policies.

    3 sourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report

    A court is reconsidering a First Amendment challenge to a Michigan school's transgender policies. The challenge was initially dismissed, but is being reexamined in light of a recent US Supreme Court decision. The case involves a school in Michigan.

    SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report

  10. 10
    Archdiocese of Ancona-Osimo comments on Gospel
    discussLiturgy3h ago

    The Archdiocese of Ancona-Osimo and other dioceses comment on the Gospel of Matthew 18:15-20.

    6 sourcesDiocese of AsunciónArchdiocese of MaltaKnisja Maltija+3

    The Archdiocese of Ancona-Osimo and other dioceses comment on the Gospel of Matthew 18:15-20. The Gospel reading is about Jesus' teaching on resolving conflicts between brothers. The readings of the day include Ezekiel 9:1-7 and Psalm 112.

    SourcesDiocese of AsunciónArchdiocese of MaltaKnisja MaltijaDiocese of Ancona–OsimoMagyar KurírLa Croix

  11. 11
    Pro-life groups urge Todd Blanche to restrict mifepristone mail distribution
    discussLife & Family11h ago

    Pro-life organizations urge Attorney General Todd Blanche to follow through on comments about restricting mifepristone distribution by mail.

    4 sourcesDiocese of ScrantonDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic Sun+1

    Pro-life organizations urge Attorney General Todd Blanche to follow through on comments about restricting mifepristone distribution by mail. The groups want him to review a Biden administration policy permitting the shipment of mifepristone by mail. The Trump administration had sought to pause this policy.

    SourcesDiocese of ScrantonDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic SunOSV News

  12. 12
    Archbishop: World Youth Day 2027 in Seoul to celebrate hope
    discussCatholic Life11h ago

    Preparations are underway for World Youth Day 2027 in Seoul, South Korea.

    3 sourcesDiocese of ScrantonThe MonitorCatholic Herald

    Preparations are underway for World Youth Day 2027 in Seoul, South Korea. The event is expected to take place from Aug. 3-8, 2027. Pope Leo XIV is expected to join young Catholics from around the world.

    SourcesDiocese of ScrantonThe MonitorCatholic Herald

  13. 13
    Massachusetts bishops condemn late-term abortion law
    discussLife & Family11h ago

    The Catholic bishops of Massachusetts stated that eliminating legal restraints on late-term abortion is 'gravely immoral'.

    6 sourcesAngelus NewsDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendCatholic New York+3

    The Catholic bishops of Massachusetts stated that eliminating legal restraints on late-term abortion is 'gravely immoral'. A new law allows physicians to perform abortions after 24 weeks if medically necessary. Massachusetts becomes the latest state with no abortion limits.

    SourcesAngelus NewsDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendCatholic New YorkOSV NewsThe Catholic SunAmerica

  14. 14
    Pope Leo urges 2,500 young people to become 'new saints'
    discussVatican11h ago

    Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass in Assisi with 2,500 young people.

    2 sourcesDiocese of ScrantonOrder of Preachers

    Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass in Assisi with 2,500 young people. He urged them to become 'new saints'. The event was part of the Jubilee Year of St. Francis.

    SourcesDiocese of ScrantonOrder of Preachers

  15. 15
    Dom Pedro Fedalto celebrates 100 years
    discussBishops12h ago

    The Archdiocese of Curitiba celebrated the 100th birthday of Dom Pedro Antônio Marchetti Fedalto with a Mass of Thanksgiving.

    2 sourcesDiocese of CuritibaCanção Nova

    The Archdiocese of Curitiba celebrated the 100th birthday of Dom Pedro Antônio Marchetti Fedalto with a Mass of Thanksgiving. The event took place at the Colégio Arquidiocesano Seminário São José. Dom Pedro Fedalto is the archbishop emeritus of Curitiba.

    SourcesDiocese of CuritibaCanção Nova

  16. 16
    Earthquake hits Colombia church
    discussCatholic LifeNew 45m ago
    Agenzia SIR

    A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Colombia, damaging the Perpetuo Soccorso church in Arauca. The quake injured communities and caused destruction.

    SourcesAgenzia SIR

  17. 17
    Ian Borg converts Mater Dei offices to 2 new wards
    discussLife & FamilyNew 1h ago
    Newsbook

    Two office spaces at Mater Dei Hospital have been transformed into fully equipped medical wards. Minister of Health Ian Borg announced this on Facebook.

    SourcesNewsbook

  18. 18
    La Asunción de María es triunfo, gloria y promesa para la Iglesia
    discussCatholic LifeNew 1h ago
    The Monitor

    SourcesThe Monitor

  19. 19
    Keep Silence and Hear
    discussVatican2h ago
    First Things

    SourcesFirst Things

  20. 20
    Admitting Gross Historical Injustices
    discussCatholic Life2h ago
    Franciscan Media

    SourcesFranciscan Media

  21. 21
    Léon XIV visits Lourdes
    discussVatican3h ago
    La Croix

    Léon XIV arrives in Lourdes on September 26 and departs on September 28. The city expects 150,000 people. Lourdes has hosted two visits by Jean-Paul II and one by Benoît XVI.

    SourcesLa Croix

  22. 22
    La Croix reports on Ehpad care
    discussCatholic Life3h ago
    La Croix

    La Croix visits two Ehpad, one with Humanitude label, one with Montessori approach. Both focus on respecting elderly individuals.

    SourcesLa Croix

  23. 23
    Mary’s Assumption is triumph, glory and promise for the Church
    discussBishops3h ago
    The Monitor

    SourcesThe Monitor

  24. 24
    Philosophical prescription for the ego-virus
    discussEducation3h ago
    Matters India

    SourcesMatters India

  25. 25
    Catholic Weekly advises parents of older kids
    discussCatholic Life3h ago
    The Catholic Weekly

    The Catholic Weekly reminds parents that they can still positively impact their older kids. The article encourages ongoing involvement. It appeared in The Catholic Weekly.

    SourcesThe Catholic Weekly

  26. 26
    Dalit Christians, Muslims hold prayer protest
    discussLife & Family3h ago
    Matters India

    Dalit Christians and Muslims in India observed a National Day of Prayer and Protest. They demand Scheduled Caste status extension. The protest was held on August 10.

    SourcesMatters India

  27. 27
    Catholic doctrine being replaced by communist ideology in China
    discussVatican3h ago
    The Catholic Thing

    SourcesThe Catholic Thing

  28. 28
    Is the Petrine ministry in decline?
    discussCatholic Life3h ago
    The Catholic Thing

    SourcesThe Catholic Thing

  29. 29
    Pittsburgh diocese to end celebration of Traditional Latin Mass
    discussVatican3h ago
    The Catholic Thing

    SourcesThe Catholic Thing

  30. 30
    Still Falls the Rain
    discussCatholic Life3h ago
    The Catholic Thing

    SourcesThe Catholic Thing

  31. 31
    The Powerlessness of Power
    discussCatholic Life3h ago
    The Catholic Thing

    SourcesThe Catholic Thing

  32. 32
    Myanmar Jesuit promotes Buddhist Waso for peace
    discussCatholic Life3h ago
    LiCAS News

    A Jesuit leader says shared spiritual practices during Waso can deepen interreligious understanding and support reconciliation efforts across Myanmar. This can bridge the gap between different religious groups. The leader aims to promote peace through this initiative.

    SourcesLiCAS News

  33. 33
    Catholic Weekly moves Walk with Christ to November
    discussCatholic Life4h ago
    The Catholic Weekly

    The Catholic Weekly's annual Eucharistic procession will shift to November. The event is part of the lead-up to Eucharist28. The change is effective this year.

    SourcesThe Catholic Weekly

  34. 34
    Bischof Gerhard Feige warns of AfD government
    discussBishops4h ago
    DOMRADIO.DE

    Bischof Gerhard Feige speaks against AfD in podcast. He discusses difficult debates and past meetings with AfD candidate. Feige warns of AfD government in Sachsen-Anhalt.

    SourcesDOMRADIO.DE

  35. 35
    Catholic Review reports on Ryan meet-ups
    discussCulture5h ago
    Catholic Review

    The Catholic Review reports on record-breaking gatherings of people named Ryan. These events celebrate shared names.

    SourcesCatholic Review

  36. 36
    The Importance of Being a Burden
    discussCatholic Life6h ago
    Catholic Outlook

    SourcesCatholic Outlook

  37. 37
    Fr Dwight Longenecker examines Mary in Old Testament
    discussCatholic Life4h ago
    The Catholic WeeklyPerspective

    Fr Dwight Longenecker writes about the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Old Testament. He examines the many ways she is prefigured. The article appears in The Catholic Weekly.

    SourcesThe Catholic Weekly

  38. 38
    Priest calms parishioners during shootout near church in Sinaloa, Mexico
    discussCatholic Life7h ago
    ACI Prensa

    A priest calmed parishioners during a shootout that interrupted Sunday Mass at a parish in Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico. The incident occurred near the church. No further details are given.

    SourcesACI Prensa

  39. 39
    Gloucester Catholic High School names Dr. Glenn J. Benjamin president
    discussEducation7h ago
    Catholic Star Herald

    Gloucester Catholic High School has a new president, Dr. Glenn J. Benjamin. He has over 20 years of experience in education. Dr. Benjamin was previously principal of Saint Jude Regional Catholic School.

    SourcesCatholic Star Herald

  40. 40
    Nolan’s Odyssey: A Shaky Middle Ground
    discussCatholic Life7h ago
    Public Discourse

    SourcesPublic Discourse

  41. 41
    SVdP runs Heat Relief Shelter
    discussCatholic Life8h ago
    The Catholic Sun

    SVdP's weather relief shelter helps people experiencing homelessness. Over 400 people died from heat-related illness last year, half of them homeless. SVdP's shelter provides a place to stay at night.

    SourcesThe Catholic Sun

  42. 42
    Elsa Fottorino learns piano from Suzanne Fournier
    discussCulture5h ago
    La CroixPerspective

    Elsa Fottorino discusses her piano apprenticeship with Suzanne Fournier. This experience influenced her music and writing, reflected in her novel Passion brève.

    SourcesLa Croix

  43. 43
    OC Catholic offers Cornerstone Scripture Study
    discussEducation9h ago
    OC Catholic

    The Cornerstone Catholic Scripture Study is available in two locations. It is a Catholic Bible study. OC Catholic is offering it.

    SourcesOC Catholic

  44. 44
    Canção Nova Aracaju celebrates 29 years
    discussCatholic Life8h ago
    Canção Nova

    The Terra de Milagres camp will celebrate 29 years of Canção Nova Aracaju. The event will take place next weekend. It is a prayer camp.

    SourcesCanção Nova

  45. 45
    OC Catholic showcases Lisa's Library
    discussCatholic Life9h ago
    OC Catholic

    Lisa's Library is part of the Our Lady Queen of Angels Ministry Center. It is a welcoming space with reminders.

    SourcesOC Catholic

  46. 46
    León XIV discusses AI in Magnifica Humanitas
    discussVatican8h ago
    Desde la Fe

    Pope León XIV reflects on AI challenges, stating no technology can replace love and human dignity. He shares his thoughts in Magnifica Humanitas.

    SourcesDesde la Fe

  47. 47
    THE MOST IMPORTANT COLLECTION OF THE YEAR?
    discussLiturgy9h ago
    OC Catholic

    SourcesOC Catholic

  48. 48
    St. Thomas More celebrates 30 years
    discussCatholic Life9h ago
    OC Catholic

    Over 1,000 parishioners gathered to celebrate 30 years of parish life at St. Thomas More in Irvine. Many shared stories from the past 30 years. The event marked a milestone for the parish.

    SourcesOC Catholic

  49. 49
    Diocese of Orange explains Mission Office role
    discussDioceses9h ago
    OC Catholic

    The Diocese of Orange's Mission Office explains its purpose. The office is often associated with second collections.

    SourcesOC Catholic

  50. 50
    OC Catholic explains Catholic vestments
    discussLiturgy10h ago
    OC Catholic

    OC Catholic discusses the meaning of Catholic vestments. Catholics wear various religious attire for different occasions.

    SourcesOC Catholic

  51. 51
    Priests denounce ecclesial institutions profiting from Ceuta migrant crisis
    discussChurch & State9h ago
    Vida Nueva

    A group of counter-revolutionary priests criticized ecclesial institutions for taking advantage of the Ceuta migrant crisis. They discussed the issue on their YouTube program 'La Sacristía de La Vendée'. The program was titled 'Invasión en Ceuta'.

    SourcesVida Nueva

  52. 52
    Legionarios de Cristo assume parish in Venezuela
    discussReligious Orders9h ago
    ACI Prensa

    Legionarios de Cristo take on a parish in Venezuela. A large Regnum Christi community lives in the city. This is their first parish in Venezuela.

    SourcesACI Prensa

  53. 53
    Philippa Martyr says Church is unsinkable
    discussCatholic Life6h ago
    The Catholic WeeklyPerspective

    Philippa Martyr writes about the state of the Church. She says individuals must build their own lifeboats if they think the Church is sinking.

    SourcesThe Catholic Weekly

  54. 54
    Paul Vaughn joins Catholic Church
    discussCatholic Life10h ago
    The Catholic Spirit

    Pro-life activist Paul Vaughn shares his journey from evangelical to Catholic. He and his wife have 11 children.

    SourcesThe Catholic Spirit

  55. 55
    National Catholic Register reports on Rome's first Poor Clare community
    discussReligious Orders9h ago
    National Catholic Register

    The National Catholic Register features the forgotten history of the first Poor Clare community in Rome. The community's history is highlighted in the report.

    SourcesNational Catholic Register

  56. 56
    OC Fair workers practice faith
    discussCatholic Life10h ago
    OC Catholic

    Devout workers operate rides, games and food booths at the OC Fair. They practice their faith while working.

    SourcesOC Catholic

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