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  1. 01
    Siriani rientrano in Siria
    discussChurch & StateNew43m ago

    Circa 120 persone hanno lasciato Beirut dirette oltre confine.

    Vatican News

    Circa 120 persone hanno lasciato Beirut dirette oltre confine. Dall'inizio dei programmi di rimpatrio assistito sono quasi 84 mila i siriani rientrati dal Libano.

    SourcesVatican News

  2. 02
    Pope Leo XIV holds General Audience
    discussVatican7h ago

    Pope Leo XIV held a General Audience in the Vatican Basilica, where he met with groups of pilgrims and faithful from Italy and all over the world.

    23 sources40 reportsThe Holy SeeHoly See Press Office

    Pope Leo XIV held a General Audience in the Vatican Basilica, where he met with groups of pilgrims and faithful from Italy and all over the world. He continued his cycle of catechesis on the Documents of the Second Vatican Council, focusing on the theme of the Constitution Sacrosanctum Concilium. The Pope reflected on the reasons why the Council Fathers sought to promote a reform of the liturgy.

    SourcesThe Holy SeeHoly See Press Office

  3. 03
    Eugenio Murrali discusses book on St. Francis
    discussCatholic Life19h ago

    Eugenio Murrali talks to Franco Nembrini about his book on St. Francis of Assisi.

    L'Osservatore Romano

    Eugenio Murrali talks to Franco Nembrini about his book on St. Francis of Assisi. The book is featured in L'Osservatore Romano.

    SourcesL'Osservatore Romano

  4. 04
    Cardinal Bo urges ban on autonomous lethal weapons
    discussChurch & StateNew1h ago

    Cardinal Bo addressed Christian lawmakers in Assisi, urging them to ban autonomous lethal weapons.

    Vatican News

    Cardinal Bo addressed Christian lawmakers in Assisi, urging them to ban autonomous lethal weapons. He warned against algorithms controlling societies.

    SourcesVatican News

  5. 05
    Pope Leo XIV receives Lutheran bishops of Norway
    discussVatican17h ago

    Pope Leo XIV received the bishops of the Lutheran Church of Norway in the Vatican Apostolic Palace.

    7 sources11 reportsHoly See Press OfficeThe Holy SeeVatican News

    Pope Leo XIV received the bishops of the Lutheran Church of Norway in the Vatican Apostolic Palace. He delivered an address, expressing gratitude for their presence and shared desire to seek ways of building communion. The Pope emphasized the need for a concerted effort to seek concrete paths of reconciliation and fraternity.

    SourcesHoly See Press OfficeThe Holy SeeVatican News

  6. 06
    L'Osservatore Romano publishes reflection
    discussCatholic Life19h ago

    L'Osservatore Romano publishes a reflection on the closeness of God.

    L'Osservatore RomanoPerspective

    L'Osservatore Romano publishes a reflection on the closeness of God. The reflection is titled 'Quale grande nazione ha gli dèi così vicini a sé, come il Signore, nostro Dio, è vicino a noi?'

    SourcesL'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 Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops' Conference · Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference · ACI Africa
    1. Caritas Zimbabwe tests resource mobilisation strategy
    2. Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference welcomes new missionaries
    3. Kenya Archbishop Maurice Muhatia Makumba challenges Franciscans
  2. America Angelus News · ACI Digital · Franciscan Media
    1. How LA Catholics are bringing attention to a little-known Marian shrine in Wisconsin
    2. Maggie Green offers five tips for families to return to faith
    3. Can People Who Choose Cremation Go to Heaven?
  3. Asia Diocese of Ban Mê Thuôt · Diocese of Bà Ria · LiCAS News
    1. Diocese of Ban Mê Thuôt and Diocese of Bà Ria celebrate St. Monica
    2. Cardinal Bo warns against automation
    3. Caritas, religious sisters help Thai-Cambodian border families
  4. Europe CathoBel · The Irish Catholic
    1. CathoBel offers 6 tickets for Brussels Philharmonic Orchestra concert
    2. The Irish Catholic publishes letters on Catholic schools
    3. The key to peace: embracing the wisdom of the Cross of Christ
  5. Oceania The Catholic Leader · Catholic Outlook
    1. Anglican and Catholic clergy hold joint training day
    2. 60th World Day of Peace theme: Disarming technology for peace
    3. Catholic Outlook publishes book on synodality

Thursday, August 27

14 stories · none yet corroborated
  1. 01
    San Francesco attracts 30 new Franciscans in Ascoli
    discussReligious OrdersNew19m ago
    ACI Stampa

    The city is a hub for commerce and preaching. San Francesco's journey took place around 1215.

    SourcesACI Stampa

  2. 02
    CathoBel offers 6 tickets for Brussels Philharmonic Orchestra concert
    discussCultureNew21m ago
    CathoBel

    CathoBel is giving away 3x2 tickets for the Brussels Philharmonic Orchestra concert on September 25. The concert is titled Peer Gynt & the Middle-East Crossing Cultures.

    SourcesCathoBel

  3. 03
    How LA Catholics are bringing attention to a little-known Marian shrine in Wisconsin
    discussCultureNew1h ago
    Angelus News

    SourcesAngelus News

  4. 04
    The Irish Catholic publishes letters on Catholic schools
    discussEducationNew1h ago
    The Irish Catholic

    The Irish Catholic publishes letters on Catholic schools, animal exports, and social cohesion. The letters discuss AI usage in Catholic schools. The Irish Catholic has covered AI in education.

    SourcesThe Irish Catholic

  5. 05
    The key to peace: embracing the wisdom of the Cross of Christ
    discussChurch & StateNew1h ago
    The Irish Catholic

    SourcesThe Irish Catholic

  6. 06
    The abstraction of ‘brokenness’
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    The Irish Catholic

    SourcesThe Irish Catholic

  7. 07
    St Augustine and our restless hearts
    discussVaticanNew1h ago
    The Irish Catholic

    SourcesThe Irish Catholic

  8. 08
    Questions of faith: What is predestination?
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    The Irish Catholic

    SourcesThe Irish Catholic

  9. 09
    The treasure of ordinary things
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    The Irish Catholic

    SourcesThe Irish Catholic

  10. 10
    What are we returning to? Finding God’s will in the ordinary demands of life
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    The Irish Catholic

    SourcesThe Irish Catholic

  11. 11
    7 characteristics of a great book club
    discussCultureNew1h ago
    The Irish Catholic

    SourcesThe Irish Catholic

  12. 12
    Hearers of the Word: Jeremiah 20:7-9; Palm 63 (62); Romans 12:1-2; Matthew 16:21-27
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    The Irish Catholic

    SourcesThe Irish Catholic

  13. 13
    Northside Dubliner moves through audio-visual gears
    discussCultureNew1h ago
    The Irish Catholic

    SourcesThe Irish Catholic

  14. 14
    Being ambitious for the higher gifts
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    The Irish Catholic

    SourcesThe Irish Catholic

Wednesday, August 26

44 stories · 4 corroborated
  1. 01
    Diocese of Ban Mê Thuôt and Diocese of Bà Ria celebrate St. Monica
    discussDiocesesNew2h ago

    The Diocese of Ban Mê Thuôt held a ceremony at 5:00 AM on August 27, 2026.

    2 sourcesDiocese of Ban Mê ThuôtDiocese of Bà Ria

    The Diocese of Ban Mê Thuôt held a ceremony at 5:00 AM on August 27, 2026. The Diocese of Bà Ria held a ceremony at 4:30 AM on August 27, 2026.

    SourcesDiocese of Ban Mê ThuôtDiocese of Bà Ria

  2. 02
    Diocese of Bà Ria celebrates feast of Saint Monica
    discussDiocesesUpdated2h ago

    The Diocese of Bà Ria celebrated the feast of Saint Monica on August 27, 2026.

    5 sourcesDiocese of Ancona–OsimoVatican NewsDiocese of Bà Ria+2

    The Diocese of Bà Ria celebrated the feast of Saint Monica on August 27, 2026. The celebration included a holy mass and a gathering of the Hiền mẫu community. Saint Monica is the patron saint of the Hiền mẫu community.

    SourcesDiocese of Ancona–OsimoVatican NewsDiocese of Bà RiaFamiglia CristianaMagyar Kurír

  3. 03
    Honolulu Diocese faithful rally after hurricane
    discussDioceses9h ago

    Faithful across the Diocese of Honolulu rally after a hurricane devastates Hawaii island's Kau district.

    3 sourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun

    Faithful across the Diocese of Honolulu rally after a hurricane devastates Hawaii island's Kau district. The diocese is still hurting.

    SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun

  4. 04
    Pope Leo XIV makes Best Dressed list
    discussVatican9h ago

    Pope Leo XIV has been included in Vanity Fair’s annual Best Dressed list.

    3 sourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterACI Africa

    Pope Leo XIV has been included in Vanity Fair’s annual Best Dressed list. The pope’s papal garments have been noted for their traditional style. The papal mozzetta is one of the vestments he has brought back into use.

    SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterACI Africa

  5. 05
    Yorgen Fenech faces 50th day of trial
    discussChurch & StateNew1h ago
    Newsbook

    Yorgen Fenech is facing his 50th day of trial. Newsbook Malta is providing live updates from the courtroom.

    SourcesNewsbook

  6. 06
    Dolly Parton records song to be released in 20 years
    discussCultureNew1h ago
    Newsbook

    Dolly Parton recorded a song in 2015 to be released in 20 years. The song is called My Place in History. It is stored in a Dream Box.

    SourcesNewsbook

  7. 07
    Catholics in Ireland show spiritual hunger
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    The Irish Catholic

    Over 120 young adults gathered for a faith event in Cork. Church leaders say renewal must take root in parish communities. A "real spiritual hunger" is emerging in Ireland.

    SourcesThe Irish Catholic

  8. 08
    Dublin Archdiocese launches Becoming a Synodal Pastoral Council resource
    discussDiocesesNew1h ago
    The Irish Catholic

    Dublin Archdiocese has launched a new resource to help parish and diocesan pastoral councils adopt a more prayerful, discernment-based approach. The resource, titled Becoming a Synodal Pastoral Council, was developed by the Archdiocese's Mission and Ministry Team. It aims to help pastoral councils make decisions using a synodal model of working.

    SourcesThe Irish Catholic

  9. 09
    Don’t cancel the mammies!
    discussReligious FreedomNew1h ago
    The Irish Catholic

    SourcesThe Irish Catholic

  10. 10
    Guadalupe Missions visits Ireland
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    The Irish Catholic

    Guadalupe Missions visits Ireland and NI on a week-long trip. The American non-profit brings the story of Our Lady of Guadalupe to parishes, schools, and Catholic groups. Founder Scott Watts notices an increase in interest among younger people.

    SourcesThe Irish Catholic

  11. 11
    What a layman’s eulogy proved at a scripture scholar’s funeral
    discussBishopsNew1h ago
    The Irish Catholic

    SourcesThe Irish Catholic

  12. 12
    Strengthening families key to supporting vulnerable children, says TD
    discussLife & FamilyNew1h ago
    The Irish Catholic

    SourcesThe Irish Catholic

  13. 13
    Legion of Mary offers way to ‘live out missionary zeal’ for young Catholics at upcoming conference
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    The Irish Catholic

    SourcesThe Irish Catholic

  14. 14
    Praying and supporting those who seem to deserve less compassion
    discussBishopsNew1h ago
    The Irish Catholic

    SourcesThe Irish Catholic

  15. 15
    Lyndsay Pace wins Best Europop Song award in Los Angeles
    discussCultureNew1h ago
    Newsbook

    Lyndsay Pace won the Best Europop Song award in Los Angeles. This award is an important step in her music career. It recognizes her talent and artistic work.

    SourcesNewsbook

  16. 16
    Pierre Farrugia discovers turquoise lagoon in Mellieħa
    discussCultureNew2h ago
    Newsbook

    Pierre Farrugia found a turquoise lagoon in Mellieħa. The lagoon is accessible through a cave entrance. Farrugia describes it as a large pool.

    SourcesNewsbook

  17. 17
    Slováci sa zúčastnili na kongrese sekulárnych inštitútov v Madride
    discussReligious OrdersNew2h ago
    TK KBS

    Slováci sa zúčastnili na 11. kongrese a Valnom zhromaždení Svetovej konferencie sekulárnych inštitútov v Madride. Podujatie prinieslo voľby nového vedenia, prednášky aj posolstvo Svätého Otca.

    SourcesTK KBS

  18. 18
    The Holy Evangelizers of the Peoples
    discussVaticanNew1h ago
    La Civiltà Cattolica

    SourcesLa Civiltà Cattolica

  19. 19
    Jičíně church celebrates 325 years
    discussDiocesesNew2h ago
    Církev.cz

    The Roman Catholic parish in Jičíně celebrates 325 years since the consecration of its parish church. The anniversary will be celebrated with a festive service and a concert.

    SourcesCírkev.cz

  20. 20
    Church mourns 100+ victims of CAR mine collapse
    discussChurch & StateNew2h ago
    The Irish Catholic

    The Church in the Central African Republic mourns the deaths of over 100 people after an artisanal gold mine collapsed. The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Bouar, Msgr Miroslaw Gucwa, issued a statement. The government has closed the site.

    SourcesThe Irish Catholic

  21. 21
    Indigenous youth protest in Dhaka after Christian village looted
    discussReligious FreedomNew2h ago
    The Irish Catholic

    Indigenous student-leaders and young people rallied in Bangladesh to protest the government's failure to protect indigenous peoples and religious minorities. The protest followed an incident in which a mob attacked a Christian village. The Bangladesh Christian Association organized a protest rally and demonstration procession in front of the National Press Club in Dhaka.

    SourcesThe Irish Catholic

  22. 22
    Padre Leonel Claro served 20 years in Chad
    discussReligious OrdersNew2h ago
    Agência Ecclesia

    Padre Leonel Claro, a Comboni missionary, spent 20 years in Chad. He was ordained in 1989 and worked in Chad from 1994 to 2004 and again from 2006 to 2025.

    SourcesAgência Ecclesia

  23. 23
    Overcoming Anger with the Virtue of Meekness
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    Catholic Exchange

    SourcesCatholic Exchange

  24. 24
    Mons. Lawrenz Zammit dies
    discussBishopsNew2h ago
    Newsbook

    Mons. Lawrenz Zammit has died. He will be given his final farewell on Saturday.

    SourcesNewsbook

  25. 25
    The Child Is Never the Problem: IVF, Human Dignity, and the Pastoral Challenge Before Us
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    Catholic Exchange

    SourcesCatholic Exchange

  26. 26
    Michał Grzesiak becomes director of Ośrodek Dokumentacji i Studium Pontyfikatu Jana Pawła II
    discussVaticanNew2h ago
    Gość Niedzielny

    Ks. Michał Grzesiak, a priest and historian from the Archdiocese of Krakow, has been appointed as the new director of Ośrodek Dokumentacji i Studium Pontyfikatu Jana Pawła II in Rome. He replaces ks. dr. Mirosław Cichon. The change occurred on August 25.

    SourcesGość Niedzielny

  27. 27
    Comunidades vivas que caminan en esperanza: Asamblea Provincial de Misión Compartida América 2026
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    Suore Adoratrici Ancelle del S. Sacramento e della Carità

    SourcesSuore Adoratrici Ancelle del S. Sacramento e della Carità

  28. 28
    When Nothing Seems to Be Happening: Lessons from St. Monica on Patience and Perseverance
    discussChurch & StateNew1h ago
    Catholic Exchange

    SourcesCatholic Exchange

  29. 29
    Beyond Left and Right: Fidelity to the Magisterium
    discussCultureNew2h ago
    Where Peter Is

    SourcesWhere Peter Is

  30. 30
    Maggie Green offers five tips for families to return to faith
    discussLife & FamilyNew3h ago
    ACI Digital

    Her book is called The Saint Monica Club. The book is inspired by the story of Saint Monica, the mother of Saint Augustine.

    SourcesACI Digital

  31. 31
    Meta agrees to protect children on Facebook and Instagram
    discussLife & FamilyNew3h ago
    La Croix

    Meta has agreed to redefine how Facebook and Instagram address adolescents. The agreement gives more control to parents.

    SourcesLa Croix

  32. 32
    Météo France issues orange storm alert for 23 departments
    discussCultureNew3h ago
    La Croix

    Météo France has placed 23 departments on orange storm alert. Hail, heavy rain and strong winds are expected.

    SourcesLa Croix

  33. 33
    Man drives car into pedestrians in Caen, killing one and injuring ten
    discussCultureNew3h ago
    La Croix

    A 26-year-old man from Russia deliberately drove his car into pedestrians in Caen, killing one and injuring ten. The suspect was arrested in Ouistreham.

    SourcesLa Croix

  34. 34
    Can People Who Choose Cremation Go to Heaven?
    discussDiocesesNew3h ago
    Franciscan Media

    SourcesFranciscan Media

  35. 35
    Pope Leo and fantasy camp Catholicism
    discussVaticanNew4h ago
    The Catholic Thing

    SourcesThe Catholic Thing

  36. 36
    St. Monica discusses the Kingdom of Heaven with her son
    discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
    The Catholic Thing

    SourcesThe Catholic Thing

  37. 37
    Anglican and Catholic clergy hold joint training day
    discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
    The Catholic Leader

    More than 50 Christian clergy from Queensland will gather in Brisbane for a joint professional development day. The annual Anglican-Roman Catholic Clergy Day will focus on pastoral training to address domestic violence.

    SourcesThe Catholic Leader

  38. 38
    Vatican–China contentious accord: How the Holy See is appeasing a Communist regime
    discussVaticanNew4h ago
    The Catholic Thing

    SourcesThe Catholic Thing

  39. 39
    A Blindspot in Catholic Social Teaching: Generational Theft
    discussChurch & StateNew4h ago
    The Catholic Thing

    SourcesThe Catholic Thing

  40. 40
    Emilce Cuda calls for family support at Vatican addiction prevention meeting
    discussLife & FamilyNew4h ago
    Vida Nueva

    Emilce Cuda, secretary of the Pontificia Comisión para América Latina, participates in the international meeting on addiction prevention and youth recruitment at the Vatican. She emphasizes the importance of family in preventing addictions. The meeting started on August 25.

    SourcesVida Nueva

  41. 41
    Cardinal Bo warns against automation
    discussCultureNew5h ago
    LiCAS News

    Cardinal Charles Maung Bo warns against unchecked artificial intelligence. He says it could erode judgment, deepen inequality and weaken global peace efforts.

    SourcesLiCAS News

  42. 42
    Caritas, religious sisters help Thai-Cambodian border families
    discussCatholic Life6h ago
    LiCAS News

    Caritas and religious sisters are helping families on the Thai-Cambodian border rebuild after conflict. They are providing community-based assistance to repair damaged homes and restore livelihoods.

    SourcesLiCAS News

  43. 43
    60th World Day of Peace theme: Disarming technology for peace
    discussVatican7h ago
    Catholic Outlook

    SourcesCatholic Outlook

  44. 44
    Have Your Loved Ones Left the Church? Look to St. Monica: Keep praying. Keep loving. Keep hoping.
    discussCulture7h ago
    ChurchPOP

    SourcesChurchPOP

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