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Thursday, August 6, 2026 · Ordinary Time, Week 18 · Green · updated 1m · Español · Italiano

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From the Holy See

Vatican News · Niedziela · Agenzia Fides · Vatican Observatory
  1. 01
    Leon XIV meets youth in Asyżu
    discussVaticanNew 1m ago

    Leon XIV spoke to youth in Asyżu about rebuilding the Church.

    2 sourcesVatican NewsNiedziela

    Leon XIV spoke to youth in Asyżu about rebuilding the Church. He emphasized that every believer has a role in this process. The Pope also discussed reconciliation and evangelical radicalism.

    SourcesVatican NewsNiedziela

  2. 02
    Pontifical Mission Societies aid displaced Lebanese families
    discussCatholic Life19h ago

    Six years after the Beirut port explosion, the Pontifical Mission Societies continue to respond to the emergency facing newly displaced families in Lebanon.

    Agenzia Fides

    Six years after the Beirut port explosion, the Pontifical Mission Societies continue to respond to the emergency facing newly displaced families in Lebanon. Hundreds of thousands of people were displaced and homes were destroyed. Many families remain dependent on humanitarian assistance.

    SourcesAgenzia Fides

  3. 03
    Vatican Observatory publishes Faith and Science article
    discussVatican1d ago

    Vatican Observatory's Faith and Science Resource Center shares an article on Roman Catholicism and science.

    Vatican Observatory

    Vatican Observatory's Faith and Science Resource Center shares an article on Roman Catholicism and science. The article was written by Fr. George V. Coyne, S.J. It was originally published in the 2003 Encyclopedia Of Science And Religion.

    SourcesVatican Observatory

  4. 04
    Pope Leo XIV issues Magnifica humanitas
    discussVatican2h ago

    Pope Leo XIV's encyclical Magnifica humanitas emphasizes human dignity.

    Vatican News

    Pope Leo XIV's encyclical Magnifica humanitas emphasizes human dignity. It focuses on human personality and encourages hope for the future. The document discusses the role of humans in the era of artificial intelligence.

    SourcesVatican News

  5. 05
    CELAM, CLAR, Caritas launch 'Care Unites Us' campaign
    discussBishops19h ago

    The Latin American and Caribbean Network for the Culture of Care launched a continental campaign to promote a culture of care.

    Agenzia Fides

    The Latin American and Caribbean Network for the Culture of Care launched a continental campaign to promote a culture of care. The campaign aims to strengthen prevention, protection, and accompaniment within ecclesial communities. It was presented during a webinar with representatives from various countries.

    SourcesAgenzia Fides

  6. 06
    Pope Leo XIV visits Santa Maria degli Angeli
    discussVatican2h ago

    Pope Leo XIV will meet with young people at Santa Maria degli Angeli.

    Vatican News

    Pope Leo XIV will meet with young people at Santa Maria degli Angeli. The basilica was built to protect the Porziuncola, where Francis understood his vocation.

    SourcesVatican News

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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 The Southern Cross · ACI Africa
    1. New Vocation Guide Launched to Help Foster Vocations
    2. Catholic Experts at SIGNIS Congress Call for Shared Responsibility to Protect Children from Digital Threats
    3. At SIGNIS World Congress Rwanda, Government Official Lauds Catholic Church’s Role in Reconstruction Following Genocide
  2. America Global Sisters Report · National Catholic Reporter
    1. German nun's legacy continues transforming the lives of disabled Indonesians
    2. Missionary roles reverse as Bangladeshi nun cares for elderly Catholic sisters in Italy
    3. Lawsuit seeks fossil fuel-free 401(k) plan on religious grounds
  3. Asia LiCAS News
    1. ‘Look, My Lady!’: New book celebrates transformative power of Catholic women in Thailand
    2. Asian faith leaders urge moral resistance to fossil fuel expansion
    3. WYD Seoul 2027 seeks global Catholic media network at SIGNIS congress in Rwanda
  4. Europe Angelus News · Archdiocese of Madre di Dio a Mosca · Diocese of Tui-Vigo
    1. Church celebrates Transfiguration
    2. Parish of Teis honors patron
    3. Hearers of the Word: The Liturgy
  5. Oceania The Catholic Weekly · Catholic Outlook · The Southern Cross
    1. Saints and sinners aren’t made overnight
    2. Making a Difference: The insanity of possessing nuclear weapons
    3. Bishop Vincent Long mourns Fr Eugene Stockton's death

Thursday, August 6

11 stories · 4 corroborated
  1. 01
    Church celebrates Transfiguration
    discussLiturgy2h ago

    The Church commemorates the Transfiguration of Jesus.

    2 sourcesAngelus NewsArchdiocese of Madre di Dio a Mosca

    The Church commemorates the Transfiguration of Jesus. Jesus revealed his divinity to three disciples through a miraculous light. The feast is celebrated on August 6.

    SourcesAngelus NewsArchdiocese of Madre di Dio a Mosca

  2. 02
    Catholic Church celebrates Transfiguration
    discussLiturgyNew 1h ago

    The Catholic Church celebrates the Transfiguration of Jesus.

    3 sourcesDiocese of Port of SpainArchdiocese of Naxos, Andros, Tinos, MykonosVatican News

    The Catholic Church celebrates the Transfiguration of Jesus. The feast day is commemorated on August 6th. Readings include Matthew 17:1-9.

    SourcesDiocese of Port of SpainArchdiocese of Naxos, Andros, Tinos, MykonosVatican News

  3. 03
    Pope Leo XIV meets young people in Assisi
    discussVaticanNew 35m ago

    Pope Leo XIV met with over 2,000 young people in Assisi, Italy, during the GO!

    8 sourcesVatican News

    Pope Leo XIV met with over 2,000 young people in Assisi, Italy, during the GO! Franciscan Youth Meeting. He urged them to become 'artisans of peace' and make lasting commitments. The meeting was part of the pope's pastoral visit to mark the 800th anniversary of Saint Francis' death.

    SourcesVatican News

  4. 04
    Pope Leon XIV meets thousands of youth in Assisi
    discussVaticanNew 1m ago

    Pope Leon XIV participates in the international Franciscan youth meeting in Assisi.

    2 sourcesVatican NewsNiedziela

    Pope Leon XIV participates in the international Franciscan youth meeting in Assisi. He answers questions and presides over Mass. The event is broadcast on vaticannews.va.

    SourcesVatican NewsNiedziela

  5. 05
    ‘Look, My Lady!’: New book celebrates transformative power of Catholic women in Thailand
    discussCultureNew 28m ago
    LiCAS News

    SourcesLiCAS News

  6. 06
    German nun's legacy continues transforming the lives of disabled Indonesians
    discussCatholic LifeNew 1h ago
    Global Sisters Report

    SourcesGlobal Sisters Report

  7. 07
    Missionary roles reverse as Bangladeshi nun cares for elderly Catholic sisters in Italy
    discussCatholic LifeNew 1h ago
    Global Sisters Report

    SourcesGlobal Sisters Report

  8. 08
    Lawsuit seeks fossil fuel-free 401(k) plan on religious grounds
    discussCatholic LifeNew 1h ago
    National Catholic Reporter

    SourcesNational Catholic Reporter

  9. 09
    The pope's words moved a Republican to challenge South Dakota's death penalty. The state is not ready.
    discussVaticanNew 1h ago
    National Catholic Reporter

    SourcesNational Catholic Reporter

  10. 10
    2 years after leaving religious life: Reflections on grace, marriage and clericalism
    discussReligious OrdersNew 1h ago
    National Catholic Reporter

    SourcesNational Catholic Reporter

  11. 11
    The quiet revolution at the Vatican
    discussVaticanNew 1h ago
    National Catholic Reporter

    SourcesNational Catholic Reporter

Wednesday, August 5

46 stories · 14 corroborated
  1. 01
    Parish of Teis honors patron
    discussCatholic Life2h ago

    The Parish of Nuestra Señora de las Nieves in Teis celebrated its patron saint's day.

    2 sourcesDiocese of Tui-VigoDiocese of Sisak

    The Parish of Nuestra Señora de las Nieves in Teis celebrated its patron saint's day. The Diocese of Tui-Vigo and Diocese of Sisak reported on similar celebrations.

    SourcesDiocese of Tui-VigoDiocese of Sisak

  2. 02
    Making a Difference: The insanity of possessing nuclear weapons
    discussChurch & State5h ago
    3 sourcesCatholic OutlookThe Southern Cross

    SourcesCatholic OutlookThe Southern Cross

  3. 03
    SIGNIS Africa elects new board with majority women
    discussCatholic Life10h ago

    SIGNIS Africa has a new board of directors with a majority of women for the first time since 2001.

    2 sourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

    SIGNIS Africa has a new board of directors with a majority of women for the first time since 2001. Fr Fidele Mutabazi was elected President. The election took place in Kigali, Rwanda.

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

  4. 04
    Bishop Vincent Long mourns Fr Eugene Stockton's death
    discussDioceses8h ago

    Bishop Vincent Long OFM Conv and the Diocese of Parramatta mourn the death of Fr Eugene Stockton.

    2 sourcesCatholic Outlook

    Bishop Vincent Long OFM Conv and the Diocese of Parramatta mourn the death of Fr Eugene Stockton. Fr Stockton died peacefully on Wednesday 5 August 2026. He was known as the Blue Mountains Hermit.

    SourcesCatholic Outlook

  5. 05
    Archbishop García-Siller commemorates Texas flood tragedy
    discussCatholic Life11h ago

    Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller marks the anniversary of the Texas flood that killed over 130 people.

    3 sourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun

    Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller marks the anniversary of the Texas flood that killed over 130 people. The flood occurred in Kerrville, Texas, and affected a Christian summer camp. The Archbishop expressed compassion and closeness to those affected.

    SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun

  6. 06
    Archbishop Golka tells Knights convention
    discussCatholic Life11h ago

    Archbishop Golka spoke at the 144th Supreme Convention of the Knights of Columbus.

    3 sourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun

    Archbishop Golka spoke at the 144th Supreme Convention of the Knights of Columbus. He said Jesus is excited to show us who he is. Thousands of Knights gathered in Denver.

    SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun

  7. 07
    Archdiocese of Malta holds Mass & Rosary
    discussDioceses11h ago

    The Archdiocese of Malta invites to Mass and Rosary on 6th August 2026 at 9:30am.

    2 sourcesArchdiocese of MaltaKnisja Maltija

    The Archdiocese of Malta invites to Mass and Rosary on 6th August 2026 at 9:30am. The event includes prayer for Spiritual Communion.

    SourcesArchdiocese of MaltaKnisja Maltija

  8. 08
    Nerissa and Arts Calub share marriage vocation
    discussCatholic Life11h ago

    Nerissa and Arts Calub discuss their married life as a call to unity and faithfulness.

    2 sourcesCatholic Outlook

    Nerissa and Arts Calub discuss their married life as a call to unity and faithfulness. They share their experience of living for the good of each other.

    SourcesCatholic Outlook

  9. 09
    Archbishop Coakley reflects on patriotism
    discussBishops10h ago

    Archbishop Coakley spoke at a Knights of Columbus dinner.

    4 sourcesCatholic News AgencyACI PrensaNational Catholic Register+1

    Archbishop Coakley spoke at a Knights of Columbus dinner. He distinguished between authentic patriotism and distorted nationalism. The event was held in Oklahoma City.

    SourcesCatholic News AgencyACI PrensaNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report

  10. 10
    When a pregnancy ends too soon
    discussCatholic Life9h ago
    2 sourcesThe Catholic WeeklyThe Catholic Leader

    SourcesThe Catholic WeeklyThe Catholic Leader

  11. 11
    Knights of Columbus welcomes 2,000 to Denver convention
    discussCatholic Life5h ago

    The Knights of Columbus held their 144th Supreme Convention in Denver.

    4 sourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report+1

    The Knights of Columbus held their 144th Supreme Convention in Denver. Over 2,000 members attended. Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly presented the annual report.

    SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World ReportThe Catholic Thing

  12. 12
    Catholics gather in Houston for US-China conference
    discussCatholic Life13h ago

    Catholic leaders and scholars met in Houston for the 30th Biennial International Conference of the U.S.-China Catholic Association.

    3 sourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun

    Catholic leaders and scholars met in Houston for the 30th Biennial International Conference of the U.S.-China Catholic Association. The conference aimed to foster relationships between Catholics in the US and China. It took place from July 31 to August 2.

    SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun

  13. 13
    Archbishop García-Siller issues pastoral letter to migrants
    discussBishops13h ago

    Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller of San Antonio wrote a pastoral letter to migrants.

    3 sourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun

    Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller of San Antonio wrote a pastoral letter to migrants. The Church will come to them, he assured. The letter calls for solidarity with migrants.

    SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun

  14. 14
    Researchers identify 2 unknown St. Augustine sermons
    discussCatholic Life5h ago

    Two previously unknown sermons by St. Augustine were found in a 12th-century manuscript in Poland.

    2 sourcesThe MonitorThe Catholic Thing

    Two previously unknown sermons by St. Augustine were found in a 12th-century manuscript in Poland. The sermons were identified in a manuscript preserved in Poland. The discovery sheds new light on the Church father's teachings.

    SourcesThe MonitorThe Catholic Thing

  15. 15
    Iran and Oman reach Hormuz Strait agreement
    discussChurch & State2h ago

    Iran and Oman have reached an agreement on the Hormuz Strait.

    Vatican News

    Iran and Oman have reached an agreement on the Hormuz Strait. A British oil tanker reported new explosions near Kumzar. US President Trump says negotiations with Tehran are ongoing.

    SourcesVatican News

  16. 16
    Hearers of the Word: The Liturgy
    discussLiturgy3h ago
    The Irish Catholic

    SourcesThe Irish Catholic

  17. 17
    Irish Dominican Order’s ‘miraculous’ revival is also down to ‘great men’ – historian
    discussReligious Orders2h ago
    The Irish Catholic

    SourcesThe Irish Catholic

  18. 18
    Baroness O’Loan recalls murdered priest and asks for Holy See review of Catholic Church in China
    discussVatican2h ago
    The Irish Catholic

    SourcesThe Irish Catholic

  19. 19
    Cork procession centenary and St Carlo shrine feature on Nationwide
    discussBishops2h ago
    The Irish Catholic

    SourcesThe Irish Catholic

  20. 20
    Jubilees in Down and Connor: two priests thanked for saying ‘yes’ to God’s call
    discussBishops2h ago
    The Irish Catholic

    SourcesThe Irish Catholic

  21. 21
    Knock offers more than healing and miracles – rector
    discussBishops2h ago
    The Irish Catholic

    SourcesThe Irish Catholic

  22. 22
    Catholic Historical Society conference to reflect on Ireland’s places of worship
    discussBishops2h ago
    The Irish Catholic

    SourcesThe Irish Catholic

  23. 23
    Dublin Eucharistic procession to invite Catholics to ‘come home’
    discussLiturgy2h ago
    The Irish Catholic

    SourcesThe Irish Catholic

  24. 24
    Govt has forgotten their own words, say Priests Against Genocide
    discussChurch & State2h ago
    The Irish Catholic

    SourcesThe Irish Catholic

  25. 25
    New Dominican theology course for laity aims to help ‘re-evangelise Ireland’
    discussReligious Orders2h ago
    The Irish Catholic

    SourcesThe Irish Catholic

  26. 26
    Priest pays tribute to Comedian father and his faith
    discussDioceses2h ago
    The Irish Catholic

    SourcesThe Irish Catholic

  27. 27
    Questions of Faith: Should a priest do a Mass intention ‘for the people of the parish’ when there are more specific intentions waiting?
    discussDioceses3h ago
    The Irish Catholic

    SourcesThe Irish Catholic

  28. 28
    The road home: why Christians should read The Odyssey
    discussCulture3h ago
    The Irish Catholic

    SourcesThe Irish Catholic

  29. 29
    What love teaches us about God
    discussLife & Family3h ago
    The Irish Catholic

    SourcesThe Irish Catholic

  30. 30
    The coarsening of public debate and the rise of bad language
    discussCulture3h ago
    The Irish Catholic

    SourcesThe Irish Catholic

  31. 31
    Upbeat teen camaraderie at ‘Chemo Camp’
    discussCulture3h ago
    The Irish Catholic

    SourcesThe Irish Catholic

  32. 32
    Taking off the rose-coloured glasses
    discussDioceses3h ago
    The Irish Catholic

    SourcesThe Irish Catholic

  33. 33
    Pope names Peter Suphot Roeksujarit Bishop of Chiang Mai
    discussBishops3h ago
    Congregazione del Sacro Cuore di Gesù di Bétharram

    Pope Leone XIV has appointed Mons. Peter Suphot Roeksujarit as the fifth Bishop of Chiang Mai. The episcopal ordination took place. The theme of the episcopal consecration is 'L’amore unisca ogni cuore e ci faccia scoprire il vero amore nel Sacro Cuore di Nostro Signore Gesù Cristo'.

    SourcesCongregazione del Sacro Cuore di Gesù di Bétharram

  34. 34
    New Vocation Guide Launched to Help Foster Vocations
    discussCatholic Life4h ago
    The Southern Cross

    SourcesThe Southern Cross

  35. 35
    Unexpected Resonances: Mozi and the Encyclical ‘Fratelli Tutti’
    discussVatican3h ago
    La Civiltà Cattolica

    SourcesLa Civiltà Cattolica

  36. 36
    Pope Leo XIV issues enciclica Magnifica humanitas
    discussVatican4h ago
    Chierici Regolari Poveri della Madre di Dio delle Scuole Pie

    Pope Leo XIV's enciclica Magnifica humanitas addresses res novae. The Provincia Italiana dei Padri Scolopi reflects on the document.

    SourcesChierici Regolari Poveri della Madre di Dio delle Scuole Pie

  37. 37
    Marks of Respect Vary by Culture
    discussVatican4h ago
    Franciscan Media

    SourcesFranciscan Media

  38. 38
    Notre Dame report proposes 12 seminary reforms
    discussEducation6h ago
    The Catholic Spirit

    The University of Notre Dame released a report with 12 recommendations to improve seminarian formation. The report focuses on using psychological services and addressing special needs. It also supports chastity and celibacy.

    SourcesThe Catholic Spirit

  39. 39
    The spiritual vacuum facing Generation Z
    discussCatholic Life5h ago
    The Catholic Thing

    SourcesThe Catholic Thing

  40. 40
    The Transfiguration: Why Christ Gave His Disciples Beauty
    discussReligious Freedom5h ago
    The Catholic Thing

    SourcesThe Catholic Thing

  41. 41
    Saints and sinners aren’t made overnight
    discussCatholic Life6h ago
    The Catholic Weekly

    SourcesThe Catholic Weekly

  42. 42
    Jesuits recall Father Arrupe's Hiroshima visit
    discussReligious Orders8h ago
    Jesuits Global

    The Jesuits remember Father Arrupe's visit to Hiroshima. This year marks 81 years since the atomic bomb. Father Arrupe's visit is recalled.

    SourcesJesuits Global

  43. 43
    The Odyssey Is Proof That Old Things Still Matter—Maybe More Than Ever
    discussCatholic Life7h ago
    Catholic World Report

    SourcesCatholic World Report

  44. 44
    The World Is Sharing a Video of a Grieving Dolphin Mother — Here’s Why This Moment Matters to All of Us
    discussCatholic Life8h ago
    National Catholic Register

    SourcesNational Catholic Register

  45. 45
    Face life with courage
    discussCatholic Life10h ago
    Focolare Movement

    SourcesFocolare Movement

  46. 46
    C. S. Lewis and Questioning the “Right” to Happiness
    discussCatholic Life9h ago
    Public Discourse

    SourcesPublic Discourse

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