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Monday, August 10, 2026 · Ordinary Time, Week 19 · Green · updated 36m · Español · Italiano

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From the Holy See

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  1. 01
    Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass at Shrine of Our Lady of Good Counsel
    discussVatican2h ago

    Pope Leo XIV will celebrate Mass at the Basilica Shrine of Our Lady of Good Counsel on September 7.

    4 sourcesThe Catholic WeeklyVatican NewsOSV News+1

    Pope Leo XIV will celebrate Mass at the Basilica Shrine of Our Lady of Good Counsel on September 7. The Mass is on the eve of the feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The event will take place in Genazzano.

    SourcesThe Catholic WeeklyVatican NewsOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun

  2. 02
    Vatican Observatory shares solar eclipse art
    discussVatican12h ago

    The Vatican Observatory created a large Active Region display for a solar eclipse event.

    Vatican Observatory

    The Vatican Observatory created a large Active Region display for a solar eclipse event. The display allowed people to see and touch its shapes.

    SourcesVatican Observatory

  3. 03
    Pope accepts Dell'Oro's resignation, appoints Pytlowany bishop of Karaganda
    discussBishops13h ago

    The Holy Father has accepted Bishop Adelio Dell'Oro's resignation and appointed Msgr. Piotr Pytlowany as bishop of Karaganda, Kazakhstan.

    Agenzia Fides

    The Holy Father has accepted Bishop Adelio Dell'Oro's resignation and appointed Msgr. Piotr Pytlowany as bishop of Karaganda, Kazakhstan. Pytlowany was previously a priest fidei donum of the archdiocese of Przemyśl, Poland. He has served in various roles in Kazakhstan.

    SourcesAgenzia Fides

  4. 04
    Colombia hit by 7.4 magnitude earthquake
    discussCatholic Life5h ago

    A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, causing widespread destruction and at least 20 deaths.

    12 sourcesVatican NewsDiocese of CartagenaACI Prensa+2

    A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, causing widespread destruction and at least 20 deaths. The earthquake damaged several cities, including Manizales, where a neo-Gothic cathedral partially collapsed. Rescue operations are ongoing.

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of CartagenaACI PrensaVida NuevaCatholic News Agency

  5. 05
    Missionaries of Mary Queen of Heaven rescue hundreds of exploited women
    discussReligious Orders13h ago

    The Missionaries of Mary Queen of Heaven, a religious community of nuns, have rescued and rehabilitated hundreds of women and girls who survived sex trafficking and abuse.

    Agenzia Fides

    The Missionaries of Mary Queen of Heaven, a religious community of nuns, have rescued and rehabilitated hundreds of women and girls who survived sex trafficking and abuse. They provide a safe home, care, and educational assistance to survivors. The community was founded in 1996 in the Archdiocese of Cebu.

    SourcesAgenzia Fides

  6. 06
    Jordan prepares for Jesus' baptism 2000th anniversary
    discussCatholic Life2h ago

    Jordan's civil and religious leaders meet to prepare for the 2000th anniversary of Jesus' baptism.

    4 sourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

    Jordan's civil and religious leaders meet to prepare for the 2000th anniversary of Jesus' baptism. The event is set to take place in 2030. A national committee has been formed to oversee the preparations.

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

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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 SECAM · ACI Africa · The Southern Cross
    1. SECAM adopts Addis Ababa Declaration
    2. “The story of your work is critical”: Catholic Sisters Urged to Tell Stories of Their Apostolate in Africa’s Margins
    3. From Rwanda to Cameroon: Catholic Leaders Highlight Media’s Power to Fuel Conflict or Build Peace
  2. America Public Discourse · The Catholic Weekly · The Leaven
    1. Attorney General as State Theologian: Florida’s Vaccine Mandate and the Freedom of the Church
    2. Pope Leo XIV appeals for Sudan ceasefire
    3. US shifts away from prioritizing international religious freedom
  3. Asia Matters India
    1. Christian groups press India on funding bill
    2. Young musician brings ancient indian tradition to dialogue
    3. Christians accused of conversion fraud in India
  4. Europe La Croix · Alfa y Omega · Knisja Maltija
    1. Alexandre Tharaud learns from Carmen Taccon-Devenat
    2. Lavapiés celebrates San Lorenzo
    3. Archdiocese of Malta holds Mass and Rosary
  5. Oceania Catholic Outlook · The Catholic Weekly
    1. Pope Francis issues Traditionis Custodes
    2. The fathers who said ‘yes’: walking in the footsteps of St Joseph
    3. Catholic Mission launches Socktober sockball challenge

Monday, August 10

58 stories · 12 corroborated
  1. 01
    Pope Francis issues Traditionis Custodes
    discussVaticanNew 1h ago

    Pope Francis issued the motu proprio Traditionis Custodes in July 2021.

    2 sourcesCatholic Outlook

    Pope Francis issued the motu proprio Traditionis Custodes in July 2021. The document was met with open hostility. It concerns the one law of prayer.

    SourcesCatholic Outlook

  2. 02
    The future of US Catholicism and the return to the Council of Trent
    discussVatican3h ago
    2 sourcesCatholic Outlook

    SourcesCatholic Outlook

  3. 03
    Archdiocese of Malta holds Mass and Rosary
    discussDioceses4h ago

    The Archdiocese of Malta is holding a Mass and Rosary on 11th August 2026 at 9:30am.

    2 sourcesKnisja MaltijaArchdiocese of Malta

    The Archdiocese of Malta is holding a Mass and Rosary on 11th August 2026 at 9:30am. The event includes prayer for Spiritual Communion.

    SourcesKnisja MaltijaArchdiocese of Malta

  4. 04
    Pope Leo XIV appeals for Sudan ceasefire
    discussVatican3h ago

    Pope Leo XIV called for an immediate ceasefire and humanitarian aid in Sudan.

    4 sourcesThe Catholic WeeklyThe LeavenOSV News+1

    Pope Leo XIV called for an immediate ceasefire and humanitarian aid in Sudan. He also prayed for victims in the Ukraine-Russia conflict. The Pope delivered remarks in English regarding the situation in South Sudan.

    SourcesThe Catholic WeeklyThe LeavenOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun

  5. 05
    US shifts away from prioritizing international religious freedom
    discussReligious Freedom4h ago

    A report warns of a US shift away from prioritizing international religious freedom.

    3 sourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report

    A report warns of a US shift away from prioritizing international religious freedom. The State Department disagrees, citing Trump's global leadership on the issue.

    SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report

  6. 06
    Parramatta awards 14 for Christian spirit
    discussDioceses4h ago
    2 sourcesCatholic Outlook

    SourcesCatholic Outlook

  7. 07
    Catholic experts say AI needs human oversight
    discussCulture3h ago

    Catholic experts told OSV News that recent security issues with AI developers Anthropic and OpenAI show a need for greater human oversight.

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

    Catholic experts told OSV News that recent security issues with AI developers Anthropic and OpenAI show a need for greater human oversight. Anthropic's models hacked three clients after OpenAI announced a similar breach. The experts' comments come after Anthropic partnered with the Vatican on an encyclical release.

    SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic SpiritOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun

  8. 08
    Gov. Healey signs bill removing Massachusetts' abortion limits
    discussLife & Family6h ago

    Massachusetts becomes 11th state with no abortion limits.

    3 sourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report

    Massachusetts becomes 11th state with no abortion limits. Gov. Healey signs bill allowing elective abortion through all nine months. Legislation removes restrictions after 24 weeks.

    SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report

  9. 09
    Bishop O'Connell asks Diocese to pray for earthquake victims
    discussBishops5h ago

    Bishop David M. O’Connell invites the Diocese to pray for victims of the earthquake in Colombia and Ecuador.

    2 sourcesThe MonitorReligión Digital

    Bishop David M. O’Connell invites the Diocese to pray for victims of the earthquake in Colombia and Ecuador. The earthquake has taken dozens of lives and impacted thousands. The Bishop expressed profound sadness upon receiving the news.

    SourcesThe MonitorReligión Digital

  10. 10
    Jesus teaches disciples to become like children
    discussCatholic Life4h ago

    Jesus tells disciples to become like children to enter heaven.

    2 sourcesKnisja MaltijaArchdiocese of MaltaPerspective

    Jesus tells disciples to become like children to enter heaven. He calls a child over and places it in their midst. Readings are from Ezek and Mt.

    SourcesKnisja MaltijaArchdiocese of Malta

  11. 11
    Card. Lojudice presides Mass for San Lorenzo
    discussDioceses6h ago

    Cardinal Augusto Paolo Lojudice, bishop of Montepulciano-Chiusi-Pienza, presided over a solemn Mass for the feast of San Lorenzo in Valiano.

    3 sourcesDiocese of AlbaDiocese of LugoDiocese of Montepulciano–Chiusi–Pienza

    Cardinal Augusto Paolo Lojudice, bishop of Montepulciano-Chiusi-Pienza, presided over a solemn Mass for the feast of San Lorenzo in Valiano. The traditional procession with the relic of San Lorenzo was accompanied by the G. Puccini musical band. The event concluded the festivities in honor of San Lorenzo.

    SourcesDiocese of AlbaDiocese of LugoDiocese of Montepulciano–Chiusi–Pienza

  12. 12
    Diocese of Cajazeiras opens National Family Week 2026
    discussLife & Family5h ago

    The Diocese of Cajazeiras and Diocese of Guarulhos have opened the National Family Week 2026 with Masses.

    2 sourcesDiocese of GuarulhosDiocese of Cajazeiras

    The Diocese of Cajazeiras and Diocese of Guarulhos have opened the National Family Week 2026 with Masses. The events were presided by the diocesan bishops, Dom Francisco de Assis Gabriel dos Santos and Dom Edmilson. The celebrations took place in Cajazeiras and Guarulhos.

    SourcesDiocese of GuarulhosDiocese of Cajazeiras

  13. 13
    Christian groups press India on funding bill
    discussChurch & StateNew 1h ago
    Matters India

    Christian bodies in India, including the Catholic Bishops Conference of India, are urging the government to reconsider a funding bill. They expressed their concerns on social media. The groups involved include the National Council of Churches in India and the Council of Churches in Mizoram.

    SourcesMatters India

  14. 14
    The fathers who said ‘yes’: walking in the footsteps of St Joseph
    discussCatholic LifeNew 1h ago
    The Catholic Weekly

    SourcesThe Catholic Weekly

  15. 15
    Alexandre Tharaud learns from Carmen Taccon-Devenat
    discussCultureNew 51m ago
    La CroixPerspective

    Pianist Alexandre Tharaud recalls his teacher Carmen Taccon-Devenat. She first placed his hands on a piano. He still carries her legacy.

    SourcesLa Croix

  16. 16
    Catholic Mission launches Socktober sockball challenge
    discussEducation2h ago
    The Catholic Weekly

    Catholic Mission invites students to design a sockball from recycled materials. The competition is part of Socktober 2026. Students can participate nationally.

    SourcesThe Catholic Weekly

  17. 17
    Thieves return stolen Santa Rosa de Lima image to Mexico capilla
    discussCatholic Life2h ago
    ACI Prensa

    A stolen image of Santa Rosa de Lima was returned to its community in Hidalgo, Mexico, 19 years after it was taken. The image was taken from a capilla. It has now been returned.

    SourcesACI Prensa

  18. 18
    Lavapiés celebrates San Lorenzo
    discussCatholic Life3h ago
    Alfa y Omega

    Lavapiés celebrates its patron San Lorenzo, attracting crowds of faithful. San Lorenzo is known for welcoming those who arrive in Spain with little more than a suitcase and hope.

    SourcesAlfa y Omega

  19. 19
    Attorney General as State Theologian: Florida’s Vaccine Mandate and the Freedom of the Church
    discussChurch & State2h ago
    Public Discourse

    SourcesPublic Discourse

  20. 20
    Maintain a sense of wonder
    discussCatholic Life4h ago
    Focolare Movement

    SourcesFocolare Movement

  21. 21
    Canção Nova reports on Mozart
    discussCulture4h ago
    Canção Nova

    Canção Nova released a report on Mozart as part of the series 'Europa: Memória e Sentido'. The report highlights Mozart's music in Vienna.

    SourcesCanção Nova

  22. 22
    Stephen Rossetti defies bishop, resumes ministry
    discussBishops4h ago
    Vida Nueva

    Stephen Rossetti, former chief exorcist of the Archdiocese of Washington, was removed from his position in June. He now plans to continue his liberation ministry. Rossetti had claimed UFO sightings are demonic manifestations.

    SourcesVida Nueva

  23. 23
    P. Jeremias dos Santos Martins serves in Mozambique
    discussReligious Orders4h ago
    Agência Ecclesia

    P. Jeremias dos Santos Martins is a Comboni missionary in Mozambique. He lives in the Chota neighborhood of Beira. He is from Vila do Soito, Portugal.

    SourcesAgência Ecclesia

  24. 24
    ANAC guarantees seat next to parents for minors under 16
    discussLife & Family4h ago
    Canção Nova

    ANAC implements a provisional measure to guarantee seats next to parents for minors under 16. This decision follows a ruling from the 8th Federal Court of the Federal District.

    SourcesCanção Nova

  25. 25
    Canção Nova hosts Charis World Intercessors Conference
    discussCatholic Life4h ago
    Canção Nova

    The Charis World Intercessors Conference took place at Canção Nova. The event was covered by Canção Nova news.

    SourcesCanção Nova

  26. 26
    Mexican, Peruvian bishops pray for Colombia after earthquake
    discussBishops4h ago
    ACI Prensa

    Bishops in Mexico and Peru expressed solidarity and prayed for Colombia after an earthquake. The quake killed at least 110 and injured hundreds.

    SourcesACI Prensa

  27. 27
    Three Receive Papal Honours as 14 Recognised with Diocesan Awards
    discussVatican4h ago
    Catholic Outlook

    SourcesCatholic Outlook

  28. 28
    Chicago-area cemetery unveils suicide memorial garden
    discussCatholic Life5h ago
    The Catholic Spirit

    A Chicago-area Catholic cemetery has a new garden for remembering loved ones lost to suicide. The garden is a place to pray and feel God's love and peace.

    SourcesThe Catholic Spirit

  29. 29
    Paul Vaughn joins Catholic Church
    discussCatholic Life5h ago
    The Catholic Sun

    Paul Vaughn shares his story of converting from evangelical Christianity to Catholicism. He is a pro-life activist. The conversion happened at Easter.

    SourcesThe Catholic Sun

  30. 30
    Bishop Peter Dai Bui preaches to 80,000
    discussCatholic Life5h ago
    The Catholic Sun

    Auxiliary Bishop Peter Dai Bui celebrated Mass and preached to 80,000 Vietnamese Catholics in Carthage, Mo. He spoke about Vietnamese martyrs and present-day saints. The event was part of Marian Days, an annual pilgrimage and festival.

    SourcesThe Catholic Sun

  31. 31
    Australia calls to ban hate preachers from charities
    discussChurch & State5h ago
    CathNews Australia

    Australia's antisemitism royal commission seeks to bar hate preachers and criminals from running charities. The commission proposes changes to prevent such individuals from managing charities. This move aims to prevent the spread of hate and bigotry.

    SourcesCathNews Australia

  32. 32
    MPs visit Timor-Leste education program
    discussEducation5h ago
    CathNews Australia

    A cross-party delegation of Australian federal politicians visited a preschool in Dili to see Mary MacKillop Today's EdTech for Early Learning project. The project is in action in Timor-Leste. The visit occurred earlier this month.

    SourcesCathNews Australia

  33. 33
    South Australia announces AI royal commission
    discussCulture5h ago
    CathNews Australia

    South Australia will hold a royal commission into artificial intelligence. The state government warns of its potentially destructive impacts. The commission will examine policy around AI.

    SourcesCathNews Australia

  34. 34
    Cardinal Mykola celebrates Divine Liturgy
    discussReligious Orders6h ago
    CathNews Australia

    Cardinal Mykola Bychok celebrated the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy in Ternopil, Ukraine. He visited his hometown and led the liturgy at the Archcathedral of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

    SourcesCathNews Australia

  35. 35
    Cardinal Bychok celebrates Divine Liturgy in Ternopil
    discussReligious Orders6h ago
    CathNews Australia

    Cardinal Mykola Bychok celebrated the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy at the Archcathedral of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Ternopil, Ukraine. This event took place in his hometown. The liturgy was held on a Sunday.

    SourcesCathNews Australia

  36. 36
    Bishop Silvio Báez urges spiritual rebellion
    discussBishops6h ago
    ACI Prensa

    Bishop Silvio Báez celebrated Mass in Miami, Florida. He encouraged spiritual rebellion against a dictator. The Mass was on Sunday.

    SourcesACI Prensa

  37. 37
    Archbishop Fisher ordains 3 priests
    discussDioceses6h ago
    CathNews Australia

    Sydney Archbishop Anthony Fisher ordained three new priests on Saturday. The ordinations reflect the diversity of the global clergy. Fisher spoke at the event.

    SourcesCathNews Australia

  38. 38
    Sr Christine's charity closes after helping farming families
    discussCatholic Life6h ago
    CathNews Australia

    A charity that helped drought-stricken and flood-battered farming families in south-west Queensland is closing. It operated for almost two decades. Sr Christine led the charity.

    SourcesCathNews Australia

  39. 39
    Study: Faith protects against anxiety issues
    discussCatholic Life6h ago
    CathNews Australia

    A study published in Developmental Science found that religious faith may help protect against anxiety disorders. The study suggests that faith has a positive impact on mental health. Source: EWTN News.

    SourcesCathNews Australia

  40. 40
    Study: Faith protects against anxiety issues
    discussCatholic Life6h ago
    CathNews Australia

    A study published in Developmental Science found that religious faith may help protect against anxiety disorders. The study suggests that faith has a positive impact on mental health. Source: EWTN News.

    SourcesCathNews Australia

  41. 41
    BEACON OF LIGHT: PARISH FIESTA PROMOTES COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
    discussDioceses7h ago
    OC Catholic

    SourcesOC Catholic

  42. 42
    AN IRISH PILGRIMAGE OF FAITH
    discussCulture7h ago
    OC Catholic

    SourcesOC Catholic

  43. 43
    OC Catholic promotes local pilgrimage
    discussCatholic Life7h ago
    OC Catholic

    Orange County's faithful can experience Catholic pilgrimages locally. OC Catholic highlights nearby options.

    SourcesOC Catholic

  44. 44
    Am I Excommunicated If I Attend an SSPX Wedding?
    discussCatholic Life6h ago
    National Catholic Register

    SourcesNational Catholic Register

  45. 45
    Muslims withdraw objection, Indonesian church construction begins
    discussReligious Freedom6h ago
    CathNews Australia

    Construction of a Catholic church in Indonesia's West Kalimantan province has begun. Muslim-dominant local groups withdrew their objections. The church construction can now proceed.

    SourcesCathNews Australia

  46. 46
    Indonesian Muslims allow church construction
    discussReligious Freedom6h ago
    CathNews Australia

    Construction of a Catholic church in Indonesia's West Kalimantan province has begun. Local Muslim groups withdrew their objections. The church is being built in West Kalimantan.

    SourcesCathNews Australia

  47. 47
    Monseñor Kevin Sullivan honored at Dominican parade
    discussCatholic Life6h ago
    Catholic New York

    Monseñor Kevin Sullivan was recognized for his service to the community at the Desfile Nacional Dominicano. The event drew over 400,000 people and highlighted Dominican identity, culture, and faith in New York.

    SourcesCatholic New York

  48. 48
    FROM MEMORY TO MISSION
    discussDioceses7h ago
    OC Catholic

    SourcesOC Catholic

  49. 49
    Catholic Scouting prays for America's future
    discussCatholic Life7h ago
    The Tablet

    Catholic Scouting America members prayed for the country's future during July. They marked the US 250th birthday with a novena prayer.

    SourcesThe Tablet

  50. 50
    Diocese of Trenton names Kasia Anderson Managing Editor
    discussDioceses7h ago
    The Monitor

    Kasia Anderson is the new Managing Editor of The Monitor. She has over 20 years of journalism experience. Anderson started on July 27.

    SourcesThe Monitor

  51. 51
    Bishop Dolan's father Gerald dies at 96
    discussBishops8h ago
    The Catholic Sun

    Gerald 'Jerry' Francis Dolan, father of Bishop John Dolan, passed away at 96 in Menifee, Calif. He was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The Diocese of Phoenix offers prayers and condolences.

    SourcesThe Catholic Sun

  52. 52
    Bogotá Archdiocese seeks unity after 7.4 quake
    discussDioceses7h ago
    Agência Ecclesia

    The Archdiocese of Bogotá asks for unity and mutual care after a 7.4 earthquake. Bishops call for shared responsibility and generosity.

    SourcesAgência Ecclesia

  53. 53
    Young musician brings ancient indian tradition to dialogue
    discussCatholic Life8h ago
    Matters India

    SourcesMatters India

  54. 54
    Question Corner: What is predestination?
    discussCatholic Life8h ago
    Catholic Review

    SourcesCatholic Review

  55. 55
    LYWA invites students to share memories of Lama Zopa Rinpoche
    discussCulture8h ago
    Figlie della Presentazione di Maria Santissima al Tempio

    Lama Yeshe Wisdom Archive launches a project to honor Lama Zopa Rinpoche's legacy. Students are invited to share memories. The project marks Rinpoche's 80th birthday.

    SourcesFiglie della Presentazione di Maria Santissima al Tempio

  56. 56
    Paragraph 176 of ‘Magnifica Humanitas’ and Pope Leo XIV’s apology for the enslavement of African people
    discussVatican6h ago
    America

    SourcesAmerica

  57. 57
    St. Teresa Benedicta of The Cross unites Catholic and Jewish faiths
    discussCatholic Life7h ago
    The Tablet

    St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, born Edith Stein, is a key figure in Catholic-Jewish dialogue. Her life, conversion, and martyrdom are reflected on by both faiths. She remains a powerful symbol of unity between the two faiths.

    SourcesThe Tablet

  58. 58
    José Luís Nunes Martins writes on choosing well
    discussCatholic Life4h ago
    Agência EcclesiaPerspective

    José Luís Nunes Martins reflects on the nature of choice and evil. He notes that evil often appears as good. Most life choices are not between good and evil.

    SourcesAgência Ecclesia

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