Bishop Christopher Saunders was found guilty of 13 sex crimes against two young Aboriginal people. Bishop Tim Norton of Broome Diocese expressed sorrow and pledged to support the victims. The diocese aims to provide hope and healing.
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Vatican News · Diocese of Hallam · Gość Niedzielny · L'Osservatore Romano- 01 discussBishopsNew2h ago
Bishop Christopher Saunders was found guilty of 13 sex crimes against two young Aboriginal people.
3 sources·4 reports·Vatican NewsDiocese of HallamGość Niedzielny
- 02 discussVatican7h ago
Cardinal Zuppi guided a prayer vigil at Monte Sole for peace and justice in the Holy Land.
L'Osservatore Romano
Cardinal Zuppi guided a prayer vigil at Monte Sole for peace and justice in the Holy Land. The event aimed to promote forgiveness and exit the cycle of violence.
SourcesL'Osservatore Romano
- 03 discussVatican9h ago
Vatican Observatory hosts a Full Moon meetup with Dr. Rocco L. Mancinelli.
Vatican Observatory
Vatican Observatory hosts a Full Moon meetup with Dr. Rocco L. Mancinelli. Dr. Mancinelli is a Senior Research Scientist with the BAER Institute. The meetup is on August 27, 2026.
SourcesVatican Observatory
- 04 discussBishopsNew1h ago
Bishop Christopher Saunders was convicted of sexually abusing two men.
4 sources·5 reports·Vatican NewsNational Catholic ReporterCatholic News Agency+1
Bishop Christopher Saunders was convicted of sexually abusing two men. The Diocese of Broome apologized to the victims. Saunders was found guilty of 13 counts of sex abuse crimes.
SourcesVatican NewsNational Catholic ReporterCatholic News AgencyThe Pillar
- 05 discussVatican7h ago
Pope Leo XIV appointed Professors Umberto Longo, Francesco Cesareo, and Anna Barańska to the Pontifical Committee of Historical Sciences.
L'Osservatore Romano
Pope Leo XIV appointed Professors Umberto Longo, Francesco Cesareo, and Anna Barańska to the Pontifical Committee of Historical Sciences. The appointments were announced on August 13, 2026. The committee is responsible for historical research and studies.
SourcesL'Osservatore Romano
- 06 discussBishopsNew3h ago
Bishop Nelson Jair Cardona Ramírez calls for a day of prayer for Colombia and earthquake victims.
2 sources·Vatican NewsReligión Digital
Bishop Nelson Jair Cardona Ramírez calls for a day of prayer for Colombia and earthquake victims. He notes the region's main needs.
SourcesVatican NewsReligión Digital
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Thursday, August 13
57 stories · 14 corroborated- 01 discussEducationNew50m ago
Iowa's four Catholic dioceses formed a statewide scholarship-granting organization.
2 sources·The Catholic SunOSV News
Iowa's four Catholic dioceses formed a statewide scholarship-granting organization. It will offer K-12 scholarships through an Education Freedom Tax Credit program. Donors can receive a federal tax credit for contributions.
SourcesThe Catholic SunOSV News
- 02 discussVaticanNew1h ago
Pope Leo XIV sent a donation for humanitarian relief efforts in Colombia after a deadly earthquake.
5 sources·Catholic ReviewOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun+2
Pope Leo XIV sent a donation for humanitarian relief efforts in Colombia after a deadly earthquake. The donation will address the most pressing needs after the quake. The Vatican may provide additional assistance.
SourcesCatholic ReviewOSV NewsThe Catholic SunThe Texas CatholicThe Monitor
- 03 discussEducationNew2h ago
The US Supreme Court set a November date for oral arguments in a case over Catholic preschools and Colorado's universal preschool program.
4 sources·Catholic ReviewDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendOSV News+1
The US Supreme Court set a November date for oral arguments in a case over Catholic preschools and Colorado's universal preschool program. The case concerns whether Catholic preschools can participate in the program. The court will hear the case in November.
SourcesCatholic ReviewDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun
- 04 discussVaticanNew2h ago
Pope Francis established the World Day for Grandparents and Elderly in 2021.
2 sources·Diocese of Little RockLa Croix
Pope Francis established the World Day for Grandparents and Elderly in 2021. The US bishops approved its transfer to the first weekend after Labor Day. This year's theme is 'I will Never Forget You'.
- 05 discussVaticanNew2h ago
Peru's government has declared the upcoming apostolic visit of Pope Leon XIV a national interest.
2 sources·Religión DigitalACI Prensa
Peru's government has declared the upcoming apostolic visit of Pope Leon XIV a national interest. The visit is scheduled from November 11 to 17. The measure aims to ensure the proper development of activities during the visit.
SourcesReligión DigitalACI Prensa
- 06 discussVaticanNew3h ago
The Vatican is sending relief funds to Colombia after an earthquake killed over 265 people.
2 sources·Angelus NewsNational Catholic Reporter
The Vatican is sending relief funds to Colombia after an earthquake killed over 265 people. The Colombian Bishops' Conference is compiling a report to direct aid to those most in need. Bishops' conferences across Latin America have expressed solidarity with Colombia.
- 08 discussChurch & StateNew59m ago
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake hit Colombia, causing damage across 14 departments.
2 sources·Missionari Oblati di Maria ImmacolataACI Digital
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake hit Colombia, causing damage across 14 departments. The Archdiocese of Rio de Janeiro has launched a campaign to help affected people and communities. The campaign is being carried out through the episcopal vicariate for social charity and the Archdiocesan Caritas of Rio.
- 09 discussReligious FreedomNew4h ago
Arizona's Supreme Court ruled that church doctrine, not courts, define confession.
2 sources·Angelus NewsNational Catholic Reporter
Arizona's Supreme Court ruled that church doctrine, not courts, define confession. The decision has implications for the Catholic Church's defense of the seal of the confessional. The case involved the Mormon church.
- 10 discussEducationNew2h ago
Lilly Endowment granted $5 million to Notre Dame's New Horizons program.
3 sources·Catholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report
Lilly Endowment granted $5 million to Notre Dame's New Horizons program. The grant supports Catholic education. Notre Dame received the award.
SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report
- 11 discussDiocesesNew5h ago
The Bishop of Barbastro ordered the transfer of the Virgin of Torreciudad to its original hermitage for a romería on September 5.
2 sources·Alfa y OmegaACI Prensa
The Bishop of Barbastro ordered the transfer of the Virgin of Torreciudad to its original hermitage for a romería on September 5. The diocese requests the original piece be returned permanently. A copy would be placed in the new temple.
SourcesAlfa y OmegaACI Prensa
- 12 discussBishopsUpdated1h ago
Bishop Peter Kohlgraf says the Vatican's case against lay preaching is 'not entirely consistent'.
5 sources·Catholic News AgencyACI DigitalACI Prensa+2
Bishop Peter Kohlgraf says the Vatican's case against lay preaching is 'not entirely consistent'. The Diocese of Mainz will observe the ban but not sanction parishes where laypeople preach at Mass. The bishop's statement comes after the Vatican's prohibition on lay preaching.
SourcesCatholic News AgencyACI DigitalACI PrensaNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report
- 13 discussCatholic LifeUpdated2h ago
Jordan has begun preparations for the 2,000th anniversary of the Baptism of Jesus Christ in 2030.
6 sources·La CroixOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun+3
Jordan has begun preparations for the 2,000th anniversary of the Baptism of Jesus Christ in 2030. A national committee held its first meeting on August 10. The event will take place at Bethany Beyond the Jordan, also known as Al-Maghtas.
SourcesLa CroixOSV NewsThe Catholic SunThe Catholic RegisterVida NuevaThe Texas Catholic
- 14 discussReligious OrdersUpdated1h ago
Pope Leo XIV encouraged sisters to foster vocations to religious life in the United States.
5 sources·Catholic ReviewDiocese of ScrantonVatican News+2
Pope Leo XIV encouraged sisters to foster vocations to religious life in the United States. He sent a video message to the Leadership Conference of Women Religious assembly in Orlando, Florida. The pope noted the importance of fostering religious vocations.
SourcesCatholic ReviewDiocese of ScrantonVatican NewsThe MonitorAmerica
- 15 discussCatholic LifeNew1m ago
Famiglia Cristiana
Francescano polacco San Massimiliano Kolbe was deported to Auschwitz in 1941. He offered his life for a fellow prisoner. Pope Giovanni Paolo II said his martyrdom brought victory through love and faith.
SourcesFamiglia Cristiana
- 28 discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
The Catholic Weekly·Perspective
The early church grew quickly despite persecution. Christians' witness, conviction, and charity contributed to the growth. This phenomenon is discussed by The Catholic Weekly.
SourcesThe Catholic Weekly
- 29 discussReligious OrdersNew2h ago
Istituto Cavanis Congregazione delle Scuole di Carità
Istituto Cavanis held a meeting of its Governo generale from August 3 to 7, 2026. The meeting took place as part of its activities.
SourcesIstituto Cavanis Congregazione delle Scuole di Carità
- 32‘A Good Place to Find a Community’: Inside the DC Residence Where Young Women Find More Than HousingdiscussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
National Catholic Register
SourcesNational Catholic Register
- 36 discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
Suore della Carità di S. Giovanna Antida Thouret
Don Davide releases note on Mass times from August 14 to 16. The note is available on the parish website.
- 40 discussBishopsNew3h ago
Bishop Tim Norton writes to people of Western Australia after former Bishop Christopher Saunders' guilty verdict.
Vatican News
Bishop Tim Norton writes to people of Western Australia after former Bishop Christopher Saunders' guilty verdict. He praises victims' courage and announces a path of listening, processing, and renewal.
SourcesVatican News
- 45 discussDiocesesNew4h ago
Archbishop Przybylski invites women to the annual pilgrimage to Matki Sprawiedliwości i Miłości Społecznej in Piekary Śląskie.
Vatican News
Archbishop Przybylski invites women to the annual pilgrimage to Matki Sprawiedliwości i Miłości Społecznej in Piekary Śląskie. The event will take place on August 16. This year's pilgrimage is themed 'Uczniowie - misjonarze'.
SourcesVatican News
- 47 discussDiocesesNew4h ago
Catholic Review
A fire damaged a building used for youth activities at St. Joseph in Fullerton. The fire is suspected to have been caused by a lightning strike. No one was hurt.
SourcesCatholic Review
- 48 discussCultureNew4h ago
Figlie della Presentazione di Maria Santissima al Tempio
Lama Zopa Rinpoche gives advice on prayers and practices for natural disasters. Recent earthquakes occurred in Latin America, specifically in Venezuela and Colombia.
SourcesFiglie della Presentazione di Maria Santissima al Tempio
- 53 discussReligious OrdersNew4h ago
Catholic Review
The Redemptorists' Baltimore Province will combine with communities in Denver, Mexico, and Vietnam. The change is part of the order's reorganization of its North American mission. The Redemptorists' presence in Baltimore is expected to continue.
SourcesCatholic Review
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