The Archdiocese of Olomouc cancelled a planned pilgrimage for queer people due to negative reactions. The diocese cited concerns for participant safety. The event was scheduled for September.
SourcesVatican News
Sunday, August 16, 2026 · 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time · Green · updated 1m · Español · Italiano · Português · Français · Polski
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From the Holy See
Vatican News · The Holy See · Agenzia Fides · Alfa y Omega- 01 discussDiocesesNew44m ago
The Archdiocese of Olomouc cancelled a planned pilgrimage for queer people due to negative reactions.
Vatican News
- 03 discussChurch & State20h ago
Argentina's President Javier Milei insulted Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
Agenzia Fides
Argentina's President Javier Milei insulted Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Brazil recalled its ambassador to Buenos Aires. The crisis unfolds ahead of Brazil's presidential election.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
- 04 discussVaticanNew46m ago
Pope Leo XIV called for an end to violence against Palestinian civilians in the West Bank and urged a two-state solution for a just and lasting peace.
3 sources·6 reports·Vatican NewsAlfa y OmegaCatholic News Agency
Pope Leo XIV called for an end to violence against Palestinian civilians in the West Bank and urged a two-state solution for a just and lasting peace. He made the appeal during the Angelus prayer at Castel Gandolfo. The Pope's statement came amid reports of increased violence in the region.
- 05 discussCatholic Life19h ago
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia's Flores island, killing at least 38 people and displacing thousands.
3 sources·12 reports·Vatican News
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia's Flores island, killing at least 38 people and displacing thousands. The Diocese of Labuan Bajo canceled a Catholic festival due to the disaster. Several churches and chapels were damaged, and the Archbishop of Ende, Paulus Budi Kleden, called for vigilance and prayer.
SourcesVatican News
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Sunday, August 16
35 stories · 9 corroborated- 01 discussVaticanNew1h ago
Pope Leo XIV led the Angelus prayer on August 16, 2026.
2 sources·Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV led the Angelus prayer on August 16, 2026. The prayer was livestreamed. A transcript is available.
SourcesVatican News
- 02 discussVaticanNew1h ago
Pope León XIV reflected on the Sunday gospel during the Angelus at Castel Gandolfo.
2 sources·Vatican NewsVida Nueva
Pope León XIV reflected on the Sunday gospel during the Angelus at Castel Gandolfo. He emphasized that God's table is prepared for all and denounced barriers that trample dignity. The Pope reiterated that the Church seeks peace.
SourcesVatican NewsVida Nueva
- 03 discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
Caritas Indonesia has mobilized its humanitarian network to assist those affected by the earthquake on Flores.
4 sources·7 reports·Vatican NewsDiocese of HallamDiocese of Labuan Bajo
Caritas Indonesia has mobilized its humanitarian network to assist those affected by the earthquake on Flores. The earthquake caused damage and triggered a tsunami. Caritas Indonesia has activated its emergency response and is providing aid to the affected areas.
- 04 discussDiocesesNew4h ago
Bishop Nguyễn Huy Bắc conferred the Sacrament of Confirmation at Giáo xứ Duy Hòa.
2 sources·Diocese of Quy NhonDiocese of Ban Mê Thuôt
Bishop Nguyễn Huy Bắc conferred the Sacrament of Confirmation at Giáo xứ Duy Hòa. Bishop Gioan Baotixita Nguyễn Quốc Hưng also conferred the sacrament at Giáo xứ Qui Hiệp. Both events took place on August 16, 2026.
- 05 discussBishopsNew1m ago
Abp Tadeusz Wojda, head of the Polish Episcopal Conference, prays for the victims of a Polish bus crash in Hungary.
4 sources·Konferencja Episkopatu PolskiVatican NewsNiedziela+1
Abp Tadeusz Wojda, head of the Polish Episcopal Conference, prays for the victims of a Polish bus crash in Hungary. 12 people died and at least 10 were injured. The bus was carrying pilgrims.
SourcesKonferencja Episkopatu PolskiVatican NewsNiedzielaGość Niedzielny
- 06 discussVaticanUpdated2h ago
Pope Leo XIV celebrated the Assumption Mass at St. Thomas Villanova parish in Castel Gandolfo.
4 sources·Diocese of Ðà NangDiocese of KontumVatican News+1
Pope Leo XIV celebrated the Assumption Mass at St. Thomas Villanova parish in Castel Gandolfo. He expressed joy in celebrating the feast with the community. The Pope also recited the Angelus prayer.
SourcesDiocese of Ðà NangDiocese of KontumVatican NewsArchdiocese of Huê
- 08 discussVaticanUpdated3h ago
Pope Leo XIV sent a message to participants of the Third National Youth Day in Monterrey, Mexico.
6 sources·20 reports·Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV sent a message to participants of the Third National Youth Day in Monterrey, Mexico. He encouraged young people to unite with Christ and become witnesses of hope. The Pope reminded them that the purpose of life is to unite with Jesus and attain holiness.
SourcesVatican News
- 15 discussLiturgyNew2h ago
Magyar Kurír
Gérecz Imre OSB has written a liturgical note. It is available on Magyar Kurír. The note is titled 'Ah, hol vagy, magyarok tündöklő csillaga?'
SourcesMagyar Kurír
- 16 discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
10 reports·Suore Piccole Ancelle della Beata Vergine Maria Immacolata
- 17 discussChurch & StateNew3h ago
Participants at a regional meeting in southern Peru criticized the country's democratic decline, authoritarianism, and corruption.
Vatican News
Participants at a regional meeting in southern Peru criticized the country's democratic decline, authoritarianism, and corruption. They plan to present their statement to Pope Leo XIV during his November visit. The meeting highlighted the stigmatization and criminalization of social actors.
SourcesVatican News
- 19 discussVaticanNew3h ago
Vatican News publishes a series on prayers in the Bible.
Vatican News
Vatican News publishes a series on prayers in the Bible. The series is prepared by Peter Olas. It is the 13th part.
SourcesVatican News
- 20 discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
ACI Africa
Marie Claire Mukangango, a Rwandan visionary, was killed in the 1994 genocide. A priest hopes for her beatification cause to start. She received apparitions from the Blessed Virgin Mary from 1982 to 1982.
SourcesACI Africa
- 21 discussCultureNew4h ago
Famiglia Cristiana
Freddie Mercury's songs contain references to God, Bible, and transcendence. His spiritual attitude is evident in songs like Bohemian Rhapsody and Somebody to Love.
SourcesFamiglia Cristiana
- 23 discussChurch & StateNew4h ago
DOMRADIO.DE
Margot Käßmann, former evangelical bishop, criticizes Germany's handling of former aid workers. They await protection. Käßmann had previously stated that nothing is good in Afghanistan.
SourcesDOMRADIO.DE
- 24 discussBishopsNew4h ago
DOMRADIO.DE
Bishop Benno Elbs witnessed a marriage proposal in his cathedral in Vaduz and offered to take photos. He emphasized love as the meaning and goal of life. The proposal took place in the cathedral.
SourcesDOMRADIO.DE
- 25 discussVaticanNew4h ago
National Catholic Reporter
The Catholic principle of subsidiarity guides popes through tech upheavals. St. Thomas Aquinas' writings laid the groundwork. The Industrial Revolution prompted refinement of the idea.
SourcesNational Catholic Reporter
- 26 discussCultureNew4h ago
Ibrahim al Dabba manages 35 beehives on a destroyed building's roof in Gaza City.
Vatican News
Ibrahim al Dabba manages 35 beehives on a destroyed building's roof in Gaza City. He continues with family support despite reduced production and extreme conditions. His story is one of courage and recovery.
SourcesVatican News
- 27 discussVaticanNew4h ago
Vatican News examines 2000 years of Rome's history in a radio academy.
Vatican News
Vatican News examines 2000 years of Rome's history in a radio academy. Kirchenhistoriker Stefan Heid participates in the discussion. The Görres-Gesellschaft's Römischen Institut is 150 years old.
SourcesVatican News
- 28 discussCultureNew4h ago
Papua New Guinea's gold rush poses a global challenge.
Vatican News
Papua New Guinea's gold rush poses a global challenge. The Wafi-Golpu case highlights the need to balance mineral demands with ecosystem preservation and local rights. The issue affects not only Papua New Guinea but also has global implications.
SourcesVatican News
- 29 discussChurch & StateNew4h ago
DOMRADIO.DE
Cardinal Grzegorz Rys speaks out against violence and indifference towards Ukrainians in Poland. He condemns attacks on Ukrainians in public spaces.
SourcesDOMRADIO.DE
- 30 discussCultureNew4h ago
Famiglia Cristiana
Thieves stole 3 panels from the Polyptych of San Gregorio and a small bifrontal panel. The theft occurred on Ferragosto night.
SourcesFamiglia Cristiana
- 32 discussBishopsNew4h ago
DOMRADIO.DE
Bishop Bertram Meier of Augsburg emphasizes the importance of protecting life from conception to natural death. He calls for a clear stance on issues like euthanasia. Meier urges Christians to be identifiable in their fight for life.
SourcesDOMRADIO.DE
- 33 discussReligious OrdersNew4h ago
ACI Africa
Three Congregation of Jesus Sisters professed perpetual vows in Kenya. Speakers reminded them to keep Christ at the centre amid trials. The ceremony took place at Loreto Convent Msongari in Nairobi.
SourcesACI Africa
- 34 discussCatholic LifeNew5h ago
Famiglia Cristiana
A Mass was held in Militello for Pippo Baudo, a year after his death. The Mass took place in the sanctuary he chose for his farewell. The parish priest, don Sebastiano Cristaudo, spoke about Baudo's devotion to Mary.
SourcesFamiglia Cristiana
Saturday, August 15
21 stories · 2 corroborated- 01 discussCatholic Life7h ago
Bishops from several dioceses, including Nice, Port of Spain, and Ancona-Osimo, comment on the Gospel reading from Matthew 15:21-28.
4 sources·5 reports·Knisja MaltijaDiocese of Port of SpainDiocese of Ancona–Osimo+1
Bishops from several dioceses, including Nice, Port of Spain, and Ancona-Osimo, comment on the Gospel reading from Matthew 15:21-28. The reading tells the story of a Canaanite woman who asks Jesus to heal her daughter. The bishops reflect on the significance of this story for the Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time.
SourcesKnisja MaltijaDiocese of Port of SpainDiocese of Ancona–OsimoDiocese of Nice
- 02 discussLiturgy9h ago
The Archdiocese of Malta has posted the Sunday Mass for August 16, 2026, at 9:30am.
2 sources·3 reports·Knisja MaltijaMagyar Kurír
The Archdiocese of Malta has posted the Sunday Mass for August 16, 2026, at 9:30am. The Mass includes a prayer for spiritual communion. The archdiocese also invites donations to support its mission.
SourcesKnisja MaltijaMagyar Kurír
- 04 discussReligious OrdersNew5h ago
ACI Africa
Daughters of Mary Help of Christians provide trauma-healing programs for displaced people in Cabo Delgado. The Sisters have remained in the area, accompanying survivors and listening to their experiences. Over a million people have been displaced by the insurgency.
SourcesACI Africa
- 05 discussDiocesesNew5h ago
Mirifica News
An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.7 occurred on August 15, 2026. The Archbishop of Ende warned the faithful. Mass was held outside the church.
SourcesMirifica News
- 06 discussVatican6h ago
Leon XIV will visit Peru from November 11-17.
Vatican News
Leon XIV will visit Peru from November 11-17. Preparations are underway in Cuzco. He spent over 20 years in Peru.
SourcesVatican News
- 08 discussDioceses6h ago
Religión Digital
Ramón Valdivia, administrator of the diocese of Cádiz and Ceuta, says no masses have been suspended. He aims to promote faith and hope.
SourcesReligión Digital
- 11 discussVatican7h ago
Rome Reports
An ancient Egyptian obelisk is located in St. Peter's Square. It was created by ancient civilizations to connect with their gods. Now, it helps Catholics connect with God.
SourcesRome Reports
- 13 discussCatholic Life9h ago
DOMRADIO.DE
A Catholic priest sits in a beach chair in Ostseebad Dahme and listens to tourists. A vacationer says such conversations give her strength.
SourcesDOMRADIO.DE
- 15 discussCatholic Life10h ago
Desde la Fe
Cardenal Carlos Aguiar Retes spoke about María as a model of obedience and fidelity to God. He emphasized following Christ leads to eternal life.
SourcesDesde la Fe
- 19 discussDioceses14h ago
ACI Prensa
The Archdiocese of Caracas has two new auxiliary bishops. They were ordained in Caracas. The Archbishop of Caracas, Mons. Raúl Biord, presided over the ceremony.
SourcesACI Prensa
- 20 discussReligious Orders15h ago
Agência Ecclesia
Fr. António Maria Alves Júnior of the Carmelite Order in Portugal passed away at 97. He died at the Casa São Nuno community in Fátima. The Order do Carmo announced his death.
SourcesAgência Ecclesia
- 21 discussVatican16h ago
Vida Nueva
Carlos Márquez, auxiliary bishop of Caracas, is appointed apostolic administrator of Guarenas after the death of Bishop Tulio Ramírez. The appointment comes after the see became vacant. Márquez takes on the new role in Venezuela.
SourcesVida Nueva
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