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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

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

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

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.

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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.

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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

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

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

Pope Leo XIV emphasized the need for priests to remain faithful to Mass texts and instructions. He sent a letter to Cardinal Arthur Roche for a conference on liturgical formation at Mount Angel Abbey in Oregon. The Pope encouraged priests to respect liturgical norms for the celebration of Mass.

SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of HallamAngelus NewsCatholic News Agency

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.

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Pope Leo XIV is visiting Peru, the country that shaped his missionary journey. Bishops of Iquitos and Puerto Maldonado hope his visit to Pucallpa will be a call to conversion, unity, and defense of Amazonian peoples. The visit is anticipated by communities in the Peruvian Amazon.

SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of São José dos Campos

Pope Leo XIV sent a letter to Cardinal Arthur Roche, prefect of the Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, on the occasion of a meeting in Oregon. The Pope encouraged initiatives to educate the faithful in liturgy and 'ars celebrandi', emphasizing the priority of priestly preparation. The meeting, held from August 14 to 19, aims to reflect on the guidelines set forth by Pope Francis' Apostolic Letter 'Desiderio desideravi'.

SourcesVatican News

Surrogate mother McKenna West gives birth to a baby. The baby is receiving medical care in a Dallas children's hospital. A legal dispute is ongoing.

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