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  1. 01
    Anna Medeossi becomes first female rector of a shrine
    discussDiocesesNew2h ago

    Anna Medeossi is the first female rector of a shrine.

    Vatican News

    Anna Medeossi is the first female rector of a shrine. She is in charge of Notre-Dame de Santa Cruz in Oran, Algeria.

    SourcesVatican News

  2. 02
    Bishop of Ruteng says resilience is not made of concrete
    discussBishopsNew4h ago

    Bishop Siprianus Hormat of Ruteng says resilience is not made of concrete, but of social capital and presence.

    2 sourcesAgenzia FidesVatican News

    Bishop Siprianus Hormat of Ruteng says resilience is not made of concrete, but of social capital and presence. The Diocese of Ruteng was hit by an earthquake on August 15. Over 180,000 people have been displaced and are living in makeshift camps.

    SourcesAgenzia FidesVatican News

  3. 03
    Pope to celebrate Creation Care Mass on September 1
    discussVaticanUpdated3h ago
    4 sources9 reportsVatican NewsL'Osservatore Romano

    SourcesVatican NewsL'Osservatore Romano

  4. 04
    Chór Polskiej Pieśni Narodowej z Bielska Podlaskiego sings in Boulogne-sur-Mer
    discussCultureNew3h ago

    Chór Polskiej Pieśni Narodowej z Bielska Podlaskiego performed in Notre-Dame basilica in Boulogne-sur-Mer, France.

    Vatican News

    Chór Polskiej Pieśni Narodowej z Bielska Podlaskiego performed in Notre-Dame basilica in Boulogne-sur-Mer, France. The concert featured Polish patriotic songs, World Youth Day hymns, and sacred music. It was an opportunity to present Polish culture and its Christian roots to the French public.

    SourcesVatican News

  5. 05
    Sudan Armed Forces bomb RSF convoy in Chad
    discussChurch & StateNew5h ago

    The Sudan Armed Forces have bombed a Rapid Support Forces convoy in Chad.

    Agenzia Fides

    The Sudan Armed Forces have bombed a Rapid Support Forces convoy in Chad. The Sudanese army claims the convoy was carrying supplies from the United Arab Emirates. Chad has placed its troops on maximum alert and warned Sudan against extending the conflict across the border.

    SourcesAgenzia Fides

  6. 06
    Eugenia Pirzio Biroli de Godoy works with Opera don Guanella in Patagonia
    discussCatholic LifeNew5h ago

    She is committed to the cause.

    L'Osservatore Romano

    She is committed to the cause.

    SourcesL'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 ACI Africa
    1. President of Priests in West Africa Hopes First Youth Gathering will “awaken a new generation” of Courageous Catholics
    2. Angolan Politician Says Audience with Pope Leo XIV Renewed His Commitment to Serve
    3. New Way of the Cross Unveiled at the “Apostle of Mauritius” Shrine
  2. America The Monitor · National Catholic Register · CatholicPhilly
    1. National collection for The Catholic University of America Sept. 5-6
    2. US Dioceses Vary in Granting, Denying Religious Exemptions to Vaccines
    3. Reverend John J. Large dies
  3. Asia Diocese of Nha Trang · Diocese of Hà Tinh · Diocese of Ban Mê Thuôt
    1. Gia đình Phạt tạ Thánh Tâm Chúa Giêsu Việt Nam holds Đại hội Về nguồn 2026
    2. Lampung leaders warn against persecution of worshippers
    3. Chinese authorities detain Christians
  4. Europe Archdiocese of Saint Andrews and Edinburgh · Diocese of Dunkeld · DOMRADIO.DE
    1. Bishop John Keenan calls for human dignity to shape Scot Gov priorities
    2. Armed gangs attack church in Haiti, killing 40
    3. Bishop Vlastimil Kročil installs Jan Kulhánka
  5. Oceania Diocese of Saints Peter and Paul of Melbourne · Archeparchy of Kyiv-Halyč · Diocese of Sydney
    1. Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church celebrates 25th anniversary of Ardeer parish
    2. Archbishop Fisher calls for balance on freedom to protest
    3. The Hour of Responsibility

Tuesday, August 25

54 stories · 11 corroborated
  1. 01
    Bishop John Keenan calls for human dignity to shape Scot Gov priorities
    discussBishopsNew1h ago

    Bishop John Keenan, President of the Bishops' Conference of Scotland, calls for human dignity and the common good to shape the Scottish Government's priorities.

    2 sourcesArchdiocese of Saint Andrews and EdinburghDiocese of Dunkeld

    Bishop John Keenan, President of the Bishops' Conference of Scotland, calls for human dignity and the common good to shape the Scottish Government's priorities. The Scottish Government is preparing to publish its Programme for Government. Bishop Keenan urges the Government to judge its policies by their impact on the poorest.

    SourcesArchdiocese of Saint Andrews and EdinburghDiocese of Dunkeld

  2. 02
    Faith leaders urge Trump administration to extend TPS for 270 El Salvador
    discussLife & FamilyNew2h ago

    Hundreds of faith leaders and organizations urged the Trump administration to extend Temporary Protected Status for El Salvador before it expires in September.

    5 sourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendAngelus NewsOSV News+2

    Hundreds of faith leaders and organizations urged the Trump administration to extend Temporary Protected Status for El Salvador before it expires in September. The leaders want to shield eligible migrants from deportation. The TPS designation grants the U.S. government the power to do so.

    SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendAngelus NewsOSV NewsThe Catholic SunNational Catholic Reporter

  3. 03
    Catholic Church in Ireland sees 30% drop in baptisms
    discussLife & FamilyNew35m ago

    Baptisms in the Catholic Church in Ireland have fallen by almost a third since 2015.

    7 sourcesCatholic ReviewThe Catholic SpiritOSV News+3

    Baptisms in the Catholic Church in Ireland have fallen by almost a third since 2015. Just one Irish diocese saw any positive change. A new report shows the decline.

    SourcesCatholic ReviewThe Catholic SpiritOSV NewsThe Catholic SunThe Texas CatholicNational Catholic Reporter

  4. 04
    Armed gangs attack church in Haiti, killing 40
    discussChurch & StateNew2h ago

    Armed gangs attacked a church in Kenscoff, Haiti, killing around 40 people.

    2 sourcesDOMRADIO.DEAleteia

    Armed gangs attacked a church in Kenscoff, Haiti, killing around 40 people. The attack targeted a camp for displaced people installed in the church. At least 47 people were killed in the attack, according to UN representatives.

    SourcesDOMRADIO.DEAleteia

  5. 05
    Historic Illinois church thrives despite devastating floods and a town that’s disappeared
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    4 sourcesThe Catholic SpiritDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic Sun+1

    SourcesThe Catholic SpiritDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic SunOSV News

  6. 06
    Papal Almoner’s Office supports solidarity kitchen in Ukraine
    discussVaticanNew3h ago

    Father Viktor Bilous, a staff member of the Apostolic Nunciature in Ukraine, visited a solidarity kitchen in the village of Berestia and delivered aid to the volunteers on behalf of the…

    2 sources3 reportsVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

    Father Viktor Bilous, a staff member of the Apostolic Nunciature in Ukraine, visited a solidarity kitchen in the village of Berestia and delivered aid to the volunteers on behalf of the Dicastery for the Service of Charity. The aid was provided by the Papal Almoner’s Office. Father Viktor Bilous spoke about this initiative in an interview with Vatican News.

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

  7. 07
    Pope Leo appoints Patrick Kelly to Vatican family office
    discussVaticanNew5h ago

    Pope Leo appointed Patrick Kelly, Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus, to the Dicastery for the Laity, the Family, and Life.

    3 sourcesOpokaAngelus NewsDOMRADIO.DE

    Pope Leo appointed Patrick Kelly, Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus, to the Dicastery for the Laity, the Family, and Life. The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic organization with around 2 million members. Kelly's appointment is seen as a significant recognition of the organization's charitable work.

    SourcesOpokaAngelus NewsDOMRADIO.DE

  8. 08
    Pope Leo XIV sends greetings to Italy's 76th National Liturgical Week
    discussLiturgyNew2h ago

    Pope Leo XIV sends greetings to participants in Italy's 76th National Liturgical Week.

    3 sources8 reportsVatican NewsDiocese of HallamDiocese of Skopje

    Pope Leo XIV sends greetings to participants in Italy's 76th National Liturgical Week. He urges the Church to recover the central place of the liturgy in Christian formation. The Pope emphasizes that liturgy should nourish faith, fraternity, and peace.

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of HallamDiocese of Skopje

  9. 09
    Pope Leo celebrates Mass for Creation at Castel Gandolfo
    discussVaticanNew2h ago

    Pope Leo will celebrate Mass for the World Day of Prayer for Creation at Castel Gandolfo.

    5 sources7 reportsVatican NewsDiocese of HallamACI Prensa+1

    Pope Leo will celebrate Mass for the World Day of Prayer for Creation at Castel Gandolfo. The Mass will take place in the Pontifical Gardens. Pope Leo will preside over the celebration.

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of HallamACI PrensaAleteia

  10. 10
    Pope Leo appoints Knights of Columbus leader to Vatican dicastery
    discussVaticanNew51m ago

    Pope Leo appointed Patrick Kelly, leader of the Knights of Columbus, to the Dicastery for the Laity, the Family, and Life.

    2 sourcesCatholic News AgencyACI Prensa

    Pope Leo appointed Patrick Kelly, leader of the Knights of Columbus, to the Dicastery for the Laity, the Family, and Life. Kelly is the Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus. The appointment was made on August 25.

    SourcesCatholic News AgencyACI Prensa

  11. 11
    Francesco Ielpo speaks at Meeting di Rimini
    discussVaticanUpdated3h ago

    Francesco Ielpo speaks to Vatican media at Meeting di Rimini.

    2 sources5 reportsVatican NewsL'Osservatore Romano

    Francesco Ielpo speaks to Vatican media at Meeting di Rimini. He says that all paths that are traveled through arms never lead to true peace or true security.

    SourcesVatican NewsL'Osservatore Romano

  12. 12
    National collection for The Catholic University of America Sept. 5-6
    discussDiocesesNew29m ago
    The Monitor

    SourcesThe Monitor

  13. 13
    US Dioceses Vary in Granting, Denying Religious Exemptions to Vaccines
    discussCatholic LifeNew53m ago
    National Catholic Register

    SourcesNational Catholic Register

  14. 14
    Reverend John J. Large dies
    discussBishopsNew1h ago
    CatholicPhilly

    Reverend John J. Large, Pastor Emeritus of Saint Paul Parish in Philadelphia, died on August 23, 2026. He was a pastor emeritus.

    SourcesCatholicPhilly

  15. 15
    Registration Open for Bishop Dunn Cupcake Run
    discussBishopsNew1h ago
    Catholic New York

    SourcesCatholic New York

  16. 16
    Pope Leo Reminds Us: Liberty Gives Us the Freedom to Serve
    discussVaticanNew1h ago
    National Catholic Register

    SourcesNational Catholic Register

  17. 17
    FPMT holds Mani Retreat
    discussCultureNew2h ago
    Figlie della Presentazione di Maria Santissima al Tempio

    FPMT holds Mani Retreat. FPMT Global Mani Retreat brings together students of Lama Zopa Rinpoche. The retreat fulfills one of Rinpoche's wishes.

    SourcesFiglie della Presentazione di Maria Santissima al Tempio

  18. 18
    Priests are wearing cassocks again. Should you care?
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    America

    SourcesAmerica

  19. 19
    Illinois says Catholic hospitals won’t have to promote suicide as federal lawsuit plays out
    discussBishopsNew2h ago
    Catholic News Agency

    SourcesCatholic News Agency

  20. 20
    ‘Blue Miles,’ Cistercian monk’s debut novel, offers glimpse into abbey life
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    The Catholic Sun

    SourcesThe Catholic Sun

  21. 21
    S2260 and pro-life activities in New Jersey
    discussLife & FamilyNew2h ago
    The Monitor

    SourcesThe Monitor

  22. 22
    Parents, please stop tormenting your kids for clicks!
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    Catholic Review

    SourcesCatholic Review

  23. 23
    Vatican still hasn’t approved Germany’s new synodal body, bishop says
    discussVaticanNew3h ago
    Catholic News Agency

    SourcesCatholic News Agency

  24. 24
    Missions Étrangères de Paris celebrate 250 years of mission in Pondichéry
    discussReligious OrdersNew3h ago
    Società per le Missioni Estere di Parigi

    The celebration's motto is "250 years of grace: remember, rejoice, renew".

    SourcesSocietà per le Missioni Estere di Parigi

  25. 25
    Assisted suicide is a threat to the disabled, says British bishop
    discussBishopsNew3h ago
    Crux

    SourcesCrux

  26. 26
    Bishop Vlastimil Kročil installs Jan Kulhánka
    discussBishopsNew3h ago
    Církev.cz

    Bishop Vlastimil Kročil celebrated a pilgrimage mass in Zlatá Koruna and introduced Jan Kulhánka as the new administrator. Jan Kulhánka will serve several parishes.

    SourcesCírkev.cz

  27. 27
    The Archdiocese of Boston Responds to Governor Maura Healey's Abortion Bill
    discussDiocesesNew3h ago
    Rome Reports

    SourcesRome Reports

  28. 28
    TACHS Registration Open for 2027-28 Catholic High School Admissions
    discussDiocesesNew3h ago
    Catholic New York

    SourcesCatholic New York

  29. 29
    Bishop Pavlo Honcharuk says we want peace
    discussBishopsNew4h ago

    Bishop Pavlo Honcharuk of Kharkiv-Zaporizhzhia spoke at the Meeting of Rimini.

    Vatican News

    Bishop Pavlo Honcharuk of Kharkiv-Zaporizhzhia spoke at the Meeting of Rimini. He said they want to defend their homeland and have love in their hearts. He also mentioned that every day drones arrive and their boys are forced to grow up quickly.

    SourcesVatican News

  30. 30
    President of Priests in West Africa Hopes First Youth Gathering will “awaken a new generation” of Courageous Catholics
    discussChurch & StateNew3h ago
    ACI Africa

    SourcesACI Africa

  31. 31
    Angolan Politician Says Audience with Pope Leo XIV Renewed His Commitment to Serve
    discussVaticanNew3h ago
    ACI Africa

    SourcesACI Africa

  32. 32
    New Way of the Cross Unveiled at the “Apostle of Mauritius” Shrine
    discussBishopsNew3h ago
    ACI Africa

    SourcesACI Africa

  33. 33
    “Heartbreaking”: Rwandan Catholic Bishop Saddened by Use of Hard Drugs among Youths, Calls for Action
    discussBishopsNew3h ago
    ACI Africa

    SourcesACI Africa

  34. 34
    A Word from Cardinal Dolan: St. Louis IX
    discussBishopsNew4h ago
    Catholic New York

    SourcesCatholic New York

  35. 35
    Bishop Philippe Ballot of Metz discusses peace and life before papal visit
    discussBishopsNew4h ago

    Bishop Philippe Ballot of Metz discusses the upcoming papal visit to France, the power of the Pope's teaching on human life and peace, and the influx of young people discovering faith.

    Vatican News

    Bishop Philippe Ballot of Metz discusses the upcoming papal visit to France, the power of the Pope's teaching on human life and peace, and the influx of young people discovering faith. The bishop shares his expectations for the visit.

    SourcesVatican News

  36. 36
    Our Lady of Good Counsel camp blends faith, music
    discussDiocesesNew4h ago
    The Catholic Register

    SourcesThe Catholic Register

  37. 37
    Lietuvos "Caritas" celebrates its 100th anniversary
    discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago

    The organization was founded during the interwar period, but its activities were later suspended due to Soviet occupation.

    Vatican News

    The organization was founded during the interwar period, but its activities were later suspended due to Soviet occupation. It was re-established in 1988.

    SourcesVatican News

  38. 38
    Francesco Ielpo OFM says all tears are the same color
    discussChurch & StateNew4h ago

    Francesco Ielpo OFM, head of the Custody of the Holy Land, says people in the Holy Land are tired of conflict and tension.

    Vatican News

    Francesco Ielpo OFM, head of the Custody of the Holy Land, says people in the Holy Land are tired of conflict and tension. He emphasizes the importance of not letting hatred take over and losing the ability to hear the pain of others.

    SourcesVatican News

  39. 39
    Caritas Italiana presents book in Napoli
    discussEducationNew4h ago
    Caritas Italiana

    Caritas Italiana presents book "Sognare per crescere" in Napoli. The book is edited by EDB. The presentation will be held at Basilica dell'Incoronata Madre del Buon Consiglio.

    SourcesCaritas Italiana

  40. 40
    Catholic sisters and advocates explore how we love with action
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    U.S. Catholic

    SourcesU.S. Catholic

  41. 41
    Bishop Edmund Whalen’s Homily: August 25, 2026
    discussBishopsNew4h ago
    Catholic New York

    SourcesCatholic New York

  42. 42
    Monica, the saint who got results
    discussCultureNew4h ago
    America

    SourcesAmerica

  43. 43
    Kenyan Catholic Archbishop Urges Youths to Take Lead in Care for the Vulnerable
    discussBishopsNew4h ago
    ACI Africa

    SourcesACI Africa

  44. 44
    Sierra Leonean Priest Cautions Religious against Shunning Help amid Mental Health Struggles
    discussVaticanNew4h ago
    ACI Africa

    SourcesACI Africa

  45. 45
    The Depths of the Carceri
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    Franciscan Media

    SourcesFranciscan Media

  46. 46
    Historic Philadelphia Church Highlights George Washington’s Little-Known Catholic Ties
    discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
    The Tablet

    SourcesThe Tablet

  47. 47
    Scholars publish 600-year history of Catholicism in China
    discussEducationNew5h ago

    Scholars publish a new book tracing six centuries of Catholicism in China.

    Agenzia Fides

    Scholars publish a new book tracing six centuries of Catholicism in China. The book is a systematic work resulting from years of research into the history of Catholicism in China. It brings together history of institutions, regional history and biographies of key figures in the development of Catholicism in China.

    SourcesAgenzia Fides

  48. 48
    Bishop Januário Machaze Nhangumbe dies
    discussBishopsNew5h ago

    Bishop Januário Machaze Nhangumbe, emeritus of Pemba, died in Mozambique.

    L'Osservatore Romano

    Bishop Januário Machaze Nhangumbe, emeritus of Pemba, died in Mozambique. He passed away on Sunday, August 23.

    SourcesL'Osservatore Romano

  49. 49
    L'Osservatore Romano publishes "Cosa ho davanti?" article
    discussCultureNew5h ago

    L'Osservatore Romano publishes article titled "Cosa ho davanti?".

    L'Osservatore Romano

    L'Osservatore Romano publishes article titled "Cosa ho davanti?". The article is part of the "La domanda del giorno" series.

    SourcesL'Osservatore Romano

  50. 50
    In Mexico, mothers searching for missing children garner overdue support from Church
    discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
    Crux

    SourcesCrux

  51. 51
    Kard. Stefan Wyszyński leads 500,000 in Jasnogórskie Śluby Narodu
    discussCatholic LifeNew5h ago

    Kard. Stefan Wyszyński led 500,000 people in Jasnogórskie Śluby Narodu at Jasna Góra 70 years ago.

    Vatican News

    Kard. Stefan Wyszyński led 500,000 people in Jasnogórskie Śluby Narodu at Jasna Góra 70 years ago. The event was a promise to God, to defend life and family, and to fight against vices. Today, the question remains how many of these promises have been fulfilled.

    SourcesVatican News

  52. 52
    Catholic Bishop’s New Book Calls on Nigerians to Rediscover Christ amid Hardship
    discussBishopsNew4h ago
    ACI Africa

    SourcesACI Africa

  53. 53
    Upcoming racing events support good causes
    discussCatholic LifeNew5h ago
    Catholic Review

    SourcesCatholic Review

  54. 54
    Sacrosanctum Concilium: Artículo 62
    discussCultureNew4h ago
    Pray Tell

    SourcesPray Tell

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