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  1. 01
    Pope Leo XIV says faithful's participation in liturgy cannot be passive
    discussLiturgy8h ago

    He made the statement during his general audience talk in St. Peter's Basilica.

    11 sourcesUSCCB NewsVatican NewsCatholic Review+3

    He made the statement during his general audience talk in St. Peter's Basilica. The pope's talk focused on the constitution on the sacred liturgy, 'Sacrosanctum Concilium', and why the council sought to promote the liturgy's reform.

    SourcesUSCCB NewsVatican NewsCatholic ReviewDiocese of FlorianópolisDiocese of FortalezaAngelus News

  2. 02
    Pope Leo XIV holds General Audience
    discussVaticanUpdated1h ago

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

    15 sources27 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 around 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 and the motivations of the liturgical reform. The Pope addressed special greetings to the faithful present and concluded the audience with the recitation of the Pater Noster and the Apostolic Blessing.

    SourcesThe Holy SeeHoly See Press Office

  3. 03
    Eugenio Murrali discusses book on St. Francis
    discussCatholic Life12h 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
    Bishop Kiro Stojanov serves Mass in Ohridu
    discussBishops9h ago

    Bishop Kiro Stojanov served Mass in Ohridu on the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord.

    Vatican News

    Bishop Kiro Stojanov served Mass in Ohridu on the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord. He was joined by Father Oliver Tantušev.

    SourcesVatican News

  5. 05
    Pope Leo XIV receives Lutheran bishops from Norway
    discussBishops11h ago

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

    7 sources10 reportsHoly See Press OfficeThe Holy SeeVatican News+1

    Pope Leo XIV received a delegation of bishops from the Lutheran Church of Norway in the Vatican Apostolic Palace. He expressed gratitude for their visit 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 NewsDiocese of São José dos Campos

  6. 06
    Pope Leone XIV recalls Voti di Jasna Góra
    discussVatican12h ago

    Pope Leone XIV recalled the Voti di Jasna Góra during his general audience.

    2 sourcesVatican NewsL'Osservatore Romano

    Pope Leone XIV recalled the Voti di Jasna Góra during his general audience. The Voti di Jasna Góra were written 70 years ago by Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński. The Pope emphasized the commitment to justice and fraternity.

    SourcesVatican NewsL'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. Franciscans in Kenya Challenged to Make their Life and Witness Worthy of Imitation
  2. America Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend · OSV News · The Catholic Sun
    1. Honolulu Diocese faithful rally after hurricane
    2. Common Sense Wins the Day in West Virginia v. B. P. J.
    3. Pope Leo XIV makes Best Dressed list
  3. Asia Matters India · LiCAS News
    1. Bengal dioceses plan migrant resource centers across region
    2. Free eye surgery campaign reaches underserved communities in eastern Indonesia
    3. Northeast Catholic schools mark decade of moral formation in Thailand
  4. Europe Knisja Maltija · Archdiocese of Minsk-Mohilev · Catholic News Agency
    1. Archdiocese of Malta publishes Gospel of the day
    2. Pope Leo XIV teaches on liturgy
    3. CELAM, CAL, OEA meet in Rome
  5. Oceania Catholic Outlook · CathNews Australia
    1. 60th World Day of Peace theme: Disarming technology for peace
    2. New book shows how Church leadership can bring synodality alive
    3. Vale Fr Eugene Stockton: Springwood farewells beloved Blue Mountains Hermit

Wednesday, August 26

58 stories · 12 corroborated
  1. 01
    Honolulu Diocese faithful rally after hurricane
    discussDiocesesNew2h 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

  2. 02
    Pope Leo XIV makes Best Dressed list
    discussVaticanNew3h 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

  3. 03
    Archbishop Thomas Wenski urges US to halt Haiti deportations
    discussBishopsUpdated5h ago

    Archbishop Thomas Wenski urges the US to halt Haiti deportations after a deadly gang massacre.

    4 sourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic SunOSV News+1

    Archbishop Thomas Wenski urges the US to halt Haiti deportations after a deadly gang massacre. The massacre left at least 47 dead and 50 kidnapped. Wenski warns that TPS cuts will worsen Haiti's humanitarian crisis.

    SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic SunOSV NewsAmerica

  4. 04
    Kraków Archdiocese reviews abuse cases
    discussDioceses6h ago

    Kraków Archdiocese creates commission to review past and current cases of possible abuse of vulnerable adults.

    2 sourcesOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun

    Kraków Archdiocese creates commission to review past and current cases of possible abuse of vulnerable adults. The commission is among the first diocesan initiatives in Poland and the Catholic world focused specifically on adults harmed in Church settings.

    SourcesOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun

  5. 05
    Los Angeles merchants fight to save 10-foot cross
    discussReligious FreedomUpdated5h ago

    Los Angeles merchants join fight to save LA plaza's cross, Nativity.

    3 sourcesAngelus NewsCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register

    Los Angeles merchants join fight to save LA plaza's cross, Nativity. A resident has sued the city government alleging the displays violate the establishment clause of the U.S. Constitution. Merchants seek to save 10-foot cross, Nativity scene in city’s historic center.

    SourcesAngelus NewsCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register

  6. 06
    Pope Leo XIV teaches on liturgy
    discussLiturgy8h ago

    Pope Leo XIV has concluded his catechesis on the Church's liturgy, focusing on the Second Vatican Council's constitution on the liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium.

    4 sourcesArchdiocese of Minsk-MohilevCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register+1

    Pope Leo XIV has concluded his catechesis on the Church's liturgy, focusing on the Second Vatican Council's constitution on the liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium. He emphasized the importance of respecting the norms of the liturgy and avoiding virtual participation in Sunday Mass. The pope also highlighted the missionary and universal dimensions of the liturgy.

    SourcesArchdiocese of Minsk-MohilevCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterACI Africa

  7. 07
    Cáritas Bolivia launches campaign for 977 elderly
    discussLife & Family7h ago

    Cáritas Bolivia has launched a campaign to support 977 elderly people in Church-run homes.

    2 sourcesApostolic Vicariate of CamiriACI Prensa

    Cáritas Bolivia has launched a campaign to support 977 elderly people in Church-run homes. The campaign aims to promote solidarity towards the elderly. Cáritas Bolivia is the social arm of the Catholic Church.

    SourcesApostolic Vicariate of CamiriACI Prensa

  8. 08
    Sulpician Father Shawn Gould to be installed as president and rector of St. Mary's Seminary
    discussEducation8h ago

    Sulpician Father Shawn Gould will be formally installed as the new president and rector of St. Mary's Seminary and University in Baltimore.

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

    Sulpician Father Shawn Gould will be formally installed as the new president and rector of St. Mary's Seminary and University in Baltimore. He shares his journey from Protestantism to atheism to priesthood. The seminary was established in 1791 by the Society of St. Sulpice.

    SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe LeavenThe Catholic SunOSV News

  9. 09
    Church offers color Masses
    discussLiturgy7h ago

    The Church offers Masses for professional groups, traditionally popularized by names of a color.

    3 sourcesThe Catholic SpiritOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun

    The Church offers Masses for professional groups, traditionally popularized by names of a color. These include Red Mass, Blue Mass, White Mass and Gold Mass. The Masses recognize special occasions and special needs.

    SourcesThe Catholic SpiritOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun

  10. 10
    Judge reverses White House's 75-country visa ban
    discussChurch & State8h ago

    A US federal judge has reversed a White House visa rule affecting 75 countries.

    3 sourcesAngelus NewsCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register

    A US federal judge has reversed a White House visa rule affecting 75 countries. The rule was challenged by a Catholic group. The judge called the rule 'patently unlawful'.

    SourcesAngelus NewsCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register

  11. 11
    Authorities arrest suspect for arson in burning of historic Catholic church in New Brunswick, Canada
    discussChurch & State6h ago

    A suspect has been arrested for arson in the burning of Saint-Simon Catholic Church in New Brunswick, Canada.

    4 sourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterACI Digital+1

    A suspect has been arrested for arson in the burning of Saint-Simon Catholic Church in New Brunswick, Canada. The church was a "total loss" after a massive blaze destroyed it. The incident occurred on the Acadian Peninsula.

    SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterACI DigitalACI Prensa

  12. 12
    Pope Leo XIV describes Vatican II liturgical reforms
    discussLiturgyUpdated4h ago

    Pope Leo XIV described the liturgical reforms following the Second Vatican Council as necessary to encourage active participation by the faithful.

    3 sourcesACI DigitalCathNews AustraliaACI Africa

    Pope Leo XIV described the liturgical reforms following the Second Vatican Council as necessary to encourage active participation by the faithful. The reforms were discussed during his general audience at the Vatican on Aug. 26. The pope defended the council fathers' decision to reform the liturgy.

    SourcesACI DigitalCathNews AustraliaACI Africa

  13. 13
    60th World Day of Peace theme: Disarming technology for peace
    discussVaticanNew1h ago
    Catholic Outlook

    SourcesCatholic Outlook

  14. 14
    Have Your Loved Ones Left the Church? Look to St. Monica: Keep praying. Keep loving. Keep hoping.
    discussCultureNew1h ago
    ChurchPOP

    SourcesChurchPOP

  15. 15
    Common Sense Wins the Day in West Virginia v. B. P. J.
    discussChurch & StateNew2h ago
    Public Discourse

    SourcesPublic Discourse

  16. 16
    Caritas assessing after flash floods kill more than 100 in Nepal and China
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    Crux

    SourcesCrux

  17. 17
    New book shows how Church leadership can bring synodality alive
    discussCultureNew3h ago
    Catholic Outlook

    SourcesCatholic Outlook

  18. 18
    Israeli court acquits nun’s attacker, orders up to 6 years in psychiatric care
    discussChurch & StateNew3h ago
    Catholic News Agency

    SourcesCatholic News Agency

  19. 19
    Take care of those entrusted to you
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    Focolare Movement

    SourcesFocolare Movement

  20. 20
    Archdiocese of Malta publishes Gospel of the day
    discussLiturgyNew4h ago
    2 reportsKnisja Maltija

    The Archdiocese of Malta and Knisja Maltija publish the Gospel of the day for 27th August. Readings include 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 and Matthew 24:42-51.

    SourcesKnisja Maltija

  21. 21
    Record-high number of assisted suicides in California
    discussChurch & StateNew3h ago
    Crux

    SourcesCrux

  22. 22
    Vale Fr Eugene Stockton: Springwood farewells beloved Blue Mountains Hermit
    discussDiocesesNew4h ago
    Catholic Outlook

    SourcesCatholic Outlook

  23. 23
    Russia is paying the Vatican the compliment of conspiracy theories
    discussVaticanNew4h ago
    The Pillar

    SourcesThe Pillar

  24. 24
    This Archbishop’s “Conversion Story” Has the Internet Laughing
    discussBishopsNew4h ago
    ChurchPOP

    SourcesChurchPOP

  25. 25
    Commissioner to delay report to avoid ‘distraction’ from anniversary
    discussReligious FreedomNew4h ago
    CathNews Australia

    SourcesCathNews Australia

  26. 26
    Oblate di Nazareth honors Sisters Paula and Margaret
    discussReligious OrdersNew5h ago
    Oblate di Nazareth

    Oblate di Nazareth honors Sisters Paula and Margaret 10 years after their deaths. Sisters, family and friends gathered at St. Vincent de Paul Church. They shared music, stories and memories.

    SourcesOblate di Nazareth

  27. 27
    Renowned Benedictine abbot to visit Brisbane for formation gatherings
    discussReligious OrdersNew5h ago
    The Catholic Leader

    SourcesThe Catholic Leader

  28. 28
    Housing crisis may have long-term implications for children: Report
    discussCatholic LifeNew5h ago
    CathNews Australia

    SourcesCathNews Australia

  29. 29
    University deepens relationship with Indonesia
    discussEducationNew5h ago
    CathNews Australia

    SourcesCathNews Australia

  30. 30
    How Christ learned compassion
    discussCultureNew5h ago
    America

    SourcesAmerica

  31. 31
    Former Catholic college student reaches for the Michelin stars
    discussDiocesesNew5h ago
    CathNews Australia

    SourcesCathNews Australia

  32. 32
    St. Margaret Mary Alacoque relics come to Philadelphia Region
    discussCatholic Life6h ago
    CatholicPhilly

    Relics of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque will be in the Philadelphia Region Sept. 12-15. Pilgrims can venerate them at the Cathedral Basilica and St. Denis Parish.

    SourcesCatholicPhilly

  33. 33
    Rockaways Summer Classic Adds Inclusion to Its Hoops Tradition
    discussCatholic LifeNew5h ago
    The Tablet

    SourcesThe Tablet

  34. 34
    Homeless men to benefit from new crisis accommodation
    discussCatholic LifeNew5h ago
    CathNews Australia

    SourcesCathNews Australia

  35. 35
    Taybeh Christians seek action after Israeli envoy downplays severity of attacks
    discussVaticanNew5h ago
    Catholic News Agency

    SourcesCatholic News Agency

  36. 36
    Twin anniversaries see new public interest in Spanish saint
    discussCulture6h ago
    CathNews Australia

    SourcesCathNews Australia

  37. 37
    Peter’s Lesson in Imperfect Faith
    discussCatholic Life6h ago
    The Tablet

    SourcesThe Tablet

  38. 38
    Spiraling Down in Speyer, Germany
    discussBishops6h ago
    The Tablet

    SourcesThe Tablet

  39. 39
    Pursuing peace and addressing extremism in Nigeria: An interview with Fr. Atta Barkindo
    discussChurch & StateNew5h ago
    Catholic World Report

    SourcesCatholic World Report

  40. 40
    What Exactly Is The ‘Common Good,’ Anyway?
    discussCatholic Life6h ago
    The Tablet

    SourcesThe Tablet

  41. 41
    Bishops warn inflexible vetting rules could bar eligible family members from taking in migrant kids
    discussLife & Family6h ago
    Catholic News Agency

    SourcesCatholic News Agency

  42. 42
    What’s wrong with the right-wing ‘heritage American’ story
    discussCatholic Life6h ago
    America

    SourcesAmerica

  43. 43
    Caritas Zimbabwe tests resource mobilisation strategy
    discussDioceses7h ago
    4 reportsZimbabwe Catholic Bishops' Conference

    Caritas Zimbabwe participants develop a sustainable funding strategy. Participants scrutinise existing funding streams and identify potential supporters. The workshop is held in Gweru.

    SourcesZimbabwe Catholic Bishops' Conference

  44. 44
    California Catholic Conference urges passage of state teen social-media ban
    discussLife & Family7h ago
    Angelus News

    The California Catholic Conference is urging residents to support a proposed bill that would prohibit social media companies from offering addictive features to children under 16. The bill is AB 1709. The CCC is urging residents to contact lawmakers.

    SourcesAngelus News

  45. 45
    Muslim Senate candidate faces backlash for comparing sharia law to canon law
    discussCanon Law7h ago
    Catholic News Agency

    SourcesCatholic News Agency

  46. 46
    Bengal dioceses plan migrant resource centers across region
    discussChurch & State7h ago
    Matters India

    SourcesMatters India

  47. 47
    CNBB Conselho Episcopal Pastoral meets online
    discussBishops8h ago
    CNBB

    The CNBB Conselho Episcopal Pastoral met online to discuss pastoral processes. They evaluated the reception of the Diretrizes Gerais da Ação Evangelizadora and prepared documents for the 63rd Assembleia Geral.

    SourcesCNBB

  48. 48
    Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference welcomes new missionaries
    discussBishops8h ago
    Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference

    The Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference has welcomed new missionaries through an orientation program. The program is featured in a YouTube video. The conference is an official organization.

    SourcesSouthern African Catholic Bishops' Conference

  49. 49
    Bishop sees hope after Indonesia earthquake
    discussCatholic Life8h ago
    Aid to the Church in Need

    A 7.7 earthquake struck Flores, Indonesia, killing at least 70. The Catholic Church is helping victims.

    SourcesAid to the Church in Need

  50. 50
    Fulton Sheen, the love of God and the civil rights movement
    discussCatholic Life7h ago
    America

    SourcesAmerica

  51. 51
    Holy Cross in Bronx plans 40-hour Eucharistic adoration
    discussCatholic Life8h ago
    2 reportsCatholic New York

    Holy Cross in the Bronx plans reverent gatherings to commemorate its namesake feast. The events will be held in September. Pastor Fr. John Higgins comments on the tradition of 40 consecutive hours of prayer.

    SourcesCatholic New York

  52. 52
    Aid to the Church in Need funds 61 summer camps in Lebanon
    discussCatholic Life9h ago
    Aid to the Church in Need

    Aid to the Church in Need is funding 61 summer camps in Lebanon. The camps benefit 7,465 children. The camps are in different regions of Lebanon.

    SourcesAid to the Church in Need

  53. 53
    A marriage grows much like a garden
    discussLife & Family8h ago
    The Catholic Register

    SourcesThe Catholic Register

  54. 54
    Protestantism, piccolos and priesthood: Rector’s journey to leading the nation’s first seminary
    discussCatholic Life8h ago
    The Catholic Sun

    SourcesThe Catholic Sun

  55. 55
    As AfD eyes breakthrough, bishop says ‘vote consciously’
    discussBishops8h ago
    The Pillar

    SourcesThe Pillar

  56. 56
    Lama Zopa Rinpoche offers advice for natural disasters
    discussCatholic Life9h ago
    Figlie della Presentazione di Maria Santissima al Tempio

    He suggests prayers and practices for those affected by the Nepal-Tibet border flash floods.

    SourcesFiglie della Presentazione di Maria Santissima al Tempio

  57. 57
    Catholic Church takes root in Ohio
    discussCatholic Life9h ago
    The Catholic Telegraph

    The Catholic Church first took root in Ohio with few Catholics scattered across forests, river towns, and isolated settlements. Priests were rare and the sacraments were scarce. America's 250th anniversary offers a moment to reflect on these beginnings.

    SourcesThe Catholic Telegraph

  58. 58
    Franciscans in Kenya Challenged to Make their Life and Witness Worthy of Imitation
    discussBishops9h ago
    ACI Africa

    SourcesACI Africa

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