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  1. 01
    Ukraine marks grim war anniversary
    discussChurch & StateNew1h ago

    Ukraine marks 35 years of independence and four and a half years of conflict with Russia.

    Vatican News

    Ukraine marks 35 years of independence and four and a half years of conflict with Russia.

    SourcesVatican News

  2. 02
    Pope Leo XIV remembers 10th anniversary of earthquake in central Italy
    discussChurch & StateNew1h ago

    Pope Leo XIV remembers the 10th anniversary of the earthquake in central Italy.

    3 sources4 reportsVatican NewsCaritas ItalianaL'Osservatore Romano

    Pope Leo XIV remembers the 10th anniversary of the earthquake in central Italy. The earthquake occurred on August 24, 2016, and affected the regions of Lazio, Umbria, and Marche. The Pope expressed his condolences to the families of the victims and the affected areas.

    SourcesVatican NewsCaritas ItalianaL'Osservatore Romano

  3. 03
    Pope Leo XIV receives Military Ordinariate for Portugal delegation
    discussVaticanNew1h ago

    Pope Leo XIV received a delegation from the Military Ordinariate for Portugal.

    5 sources7 reportsThe Holy SeeHoly See Press OfficeL'Osservatore Romano+1

    Pope Leo XIV received a delegation from the Military Ordinariate for Portugal. The Pope addressed the delegation, extending his greetings to all members of the Armed Forces and Security Forces in Portugal. He remembered the two young soldiers who lost their lives while assisting others. The Ordinariate was established 60 years ago and received its first bishop 25 years ago.

    SourcesThe Holy SeeHoly See Press OfficeL'Osservatore RomanoVatican News

  4. 04
    A project to establish a university dedicated to Slovakia’s first ambassador to the Holy See takes shape
    discussVatican18h ago
    Agenzia Fides

    SourcesAgenzia Fides

  5. 05
    Advogados promovem Encontro de Direito Canônico em Sobral
    discussCanon LawNew2h ago

    O evento debate a evolução das relações institucionais e a prática dos tribunais eclesiásticos.

    Vatican News

    O evento debate a evolução das relações institucionais e a prática dos tribunais eclesiásticos.

    SourcesVatican News

  6. 06
    Pope Leo XIV meets with Federación Marsodeto
    discussVaticanNew1h ago

    Pope Leo XIV met with the Federación Marsodeto, a social organization that helps people with intellectual disabilities.

    3 sources4 reportsVatican NewsL'Osservatore RomanoACI Prensa

    Pope Leo XIV met with the Federación Marsodeto, a social organization that helps people with intellectual disabilities. The Pope emphasized the importance of recognizing the gaze of Christ in the lives of the most vulnerable. The organization was founded by Father Marcelino Casas four decades ago.

    SourcesVatican NewsL'Osservatore RomanoACI Prensa

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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. Caritas Angola Ends 41st General Council with Calls for Transparency, Accountability in Management of Resources
    2. Cardinal Nzapalainga Urges Beninese Catholics to Deepen Faith in Christ at 72nd Annual Marian Pilgrimage
    3. “You are not ordained to become civil servants”: Nine Catholic Priests in Angola Told at Ordination
  2. America Global Sisters Report · Catholic New York · The Catholic Sun
    1. When liturgy welcomes us — and when it doesn't
    2. A Word from Cardinal Dolan: Queen of the Apostles
    3. Annunciation leaders guide wounded community towards peace 1 year after school shooting
  3. Asia CBCP News · Catholic News Agency · National Catholic Register
    1. Pope Leo XIV tells soldiers: It is noble to defend the sovereignty of your homeland
    2. All India Catholic Union chooses new leadership
    3. Cardinal Ferrão urges religious to strengthen synodal life
  4. Europe Církev.cz · Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales · Vatican News
    1. Brigitte Gottmann dies
    2. Bishop Menezes warns assisted dying threatens vulnerable people
    3. Hospice founder discusses the challenges of providing gold standard palliative care
  5. Oceania The Catholic Weekly · Catholic Outlook
    1. Pilgrims walk Sydney streets
    2. Seton Villa celebrates 60 years
    3. CEO sacked after ICAC testimony

Tuesday, August 25

1 story · 1 corroborated
  1. 01
    Romanelli and Ielpo speak at Meeting Rimini
    discussCatholic LifeNew1m ago

    Father Gabriel Romanelli and Father Francesco Ielpo spoke at the Meeting di Rimini.

    3 sourcesVatican NewsAgenzia SIRFamiglia Cristiana

    Father Gabriel Romanelli and Father Francesco Ielpo spoke at the Meeting di Rimini. They discussed the situation in Gaza and the Holy Land. The Meeting di Rimini is a gathering for friendship among peoples.

    SourcesVatican NewsAgenzia SIRFamiglia Cristiana

Monday, August 24

54 stories · 12 corroborated
  1. 01
    Annunciation family moves forward in hope after school shooting
    discussLife & FamilyNew1h ago

    A year after a school shooting, the Annunciation family in Minneapolis moves forward in hope.

    2 sourcesOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun

    A year after a school shooting, the Annunciation family in Minneapolis moves forward in hope. Molly and Matt Stommes, whose children attend Annunciation Catholic School and Church, reflect on the support they received. The community has offered meaningful and practical support.

    SourcesOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun

  2. 02
    Pope Leo XIV tells soldiers: It is noble to defend the sovereignty of your homeland
    discussChurch & StateNew57m ago

    Pope Leo XIV has emphasized the nobility of a soldier’s mission to defend one’s homeland and uphold the rule of law.

    4 sourcesCBCP NewsCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register+1

    Pope Leo XIV has emphasized the nobility of a soldier’s mission to defend one’s homeland and uphold the rule of law. The pontiff reflected on military values in a private audience with the Military Ordinariate of Portugal on Aug. 24. Pope Leo XIV received a delegation from the Military Ordinariate of Portugal.

    SourcesCBCP NewsCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterInfoVaticana

  3. 03
    Young Catholics say faith community draws peers
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago

    Young Catholics say people who encourage them in the faith draw their peers to the Church.

    2 sourcesThe Catholic SunOSV News

    Young Catholics say people who encourage them in the faith draw their peers to the Church. Rachel Mroz, 22, says young Catholics need people who want to run to heaven with them. The Catholic Sun and OSV News report on what young Catholics say attracts and keeps their peers in the Church.

    SourcesThe Catholic SunOSV News

  4. 04
    Pope Leo XIV meets Spanish NGO
    discussCatholic LifeNew1m ago

    Pope Leo XIV met with members of the Marsodeto Federation, a Spanish NGO that supports people with intellectual disabilities and cerebral palsy.

    7 sources8 reportsVatican NewsDiocese of HallamDiocese of Skopje+2

    Pope Leo XIV met with members of the Marsodeto Federation, a Spanish NGO that supports people with intellectual disabilities and cerebral palsy. He reminded the group that seeing Christ in the lives of the weakest and most vulnerable enables us to grow as a human and Christian society. The Pope also received a delegation from the Military Ordinariate for Portugal.

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of HallamDiocese of SkopjeCanção NovaNiedziela

  5. 05
    Pope León XIV receives Federación Marsodeto members
    discussVaticanNew39m ago

    Pope León XIV received members of the Federación Marsodeto from Toledo, Spain, at the Vatican.

    4 sources6 reportsThe Holy SeeHoly See Press OfficeReligión Digital+1

    Pope León XIV received members of the Federación Marsodeto from Toledo, Spain, at the Vatican. The Pope praised their work with people with intellectual disabilities and cerebral palsy. The organization is celebrating its 45th anniversary.

    SourcesThe Holy SeeHoly See Press OfficeReligión DigitalInfoVaticana

  6. 06
    Pope Leo XIV receives Federação Marsodeto
    discussVaticanNew3h ago

    Pope Leo XIV received members of Federação Marsodeto, which celebrates 45 years of work with people with intellectual disabilities and cerebral palsy.

    2 sourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Fortaleza

    Pope Leo XIV received members of Federação Marsodeto, which celebrates 45 years of work with people with intellectual disabilities and cerebral palsy. The Pope highlighted values such as solidarity and full inclusion. The organization is from Toledo.

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Fortaleza

  7. 07
    Bishop Nowakowski issues message of hope
    discussBishopsNew2h ago

    Bishop Kenneth Nowakowski and Bishop Maksym Ryabukha issue messages on the 35th anniversary of Ukrainian independence.

    2 sourcesCatholic Bishops' Conference of England and WalesReligión Digital

    Bishop Kenneth Nowakowski and Bishop Maksym Ryabukha issue messages on the 35th anniversary of Ukrainian independence. Bishop Nowakowski recalls a sense of hope for a peaceful future. Bishop Ryabukha denounces the hatred and destruction of war and calls for peace.

    SourcesCatholic Bishops' Conference of England and WalesReligión Digital

  8. 08
    Vatican envoy Gallagher meets Putin advisor in Russia
    discussVaticanNew3h ago

    Vatican envoy Paul Richard Gallagher will meet with high-ranking Russian officials and visit the small Catholic community in Russia.

    2 sourcesACI PrensaInfoVaticana

    Vatican envoy Paul Richard Gallagher will meet with high-ranking Russian officials and visit the small Catholic community in Russia. Gallagher's agenda includes meetings with Lavrov and a Putin advisor.

    SourcesACI PrensaInfoVaticana

  9. 09
    Pius XII calls for peace
    discussVaticanNew2h ago

    Pius XII made a radio appeal for peace 87 years ago.

    2 sources3 reportsVatican NewsTK KBS

    Pius XII made a radio appeal for peace 87 years ago. He spoke from the papal residence in Castel Gandolfo. The appeal was made on the eve of World War II.

    SourcesVatican NewsTK KBS

  10. 10
    Pope Leo XIV tells Portuguese military to be strong in the Lord
    discussBishopsNew51m ago

    Pope Leo XIV met with members of the Military Ordinariate of Portugal and encouraged them to be strong in the Lord while protecting their homeland and citizens.

    2 sources8 reportsVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

    Pope Leo XIV met with members of the Military Ordinariate of Portugal and encouraged them to be strong in the Lord while protecting their homeland and citizens. He remembered two young Portuguese soldiers who recently passed away.

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

  11. 11
    Expert explains why Church should promote religious tourism
    discussCultureNew5h ago

    An expert in religious tourism explains the importance of promoting shrines and pilgrimage routes.

    2 sourcesCatholic News AgencyCatholic World Report

    An expert in religious tourism explains the importance of promoting shrines and pilgrimage routes. This can bring economic and spiritual benefits.

    SourcesCatholic News AgencyCatholic World Report

  12. 12
    Pope's words at Meeting Rimini
    discussCultureNew1h ago

    The 47th Meeting Rimini is taking place in Italy until August 26.

    3 sourcesVatican NewsFamiglia CristianaAgência Ecclesia

    The 47th Meeting Rimini is taking place in Italy until August 26. The event is a "bomb of oxygen" in a world marked by extremism and difficulty of dialogue. The Pope's words were mentioned at the meeting.

    SourcesVatican NewsFamiglia CristianaAgência Ecclesia

  13. 13
    When liturgy welcomes us — and when it doesn't
    discussDiocesesNew1m ago
    Global Sisters Report

    SourcesGlobal Sisters Report

  14. 14
    Dać się prowadzić Bogu pielgrzymowanie w 170. rocznicę otwarcia nowicjatu w Jaszkowie
    discussCatholic LifeNew55m ago
    10 reportsSuore del Divin Pastore della Provvidenza Divina

    SourcesSuore del Divin Pastore della Provvidenza Divina

  15. 15
    A Word from Cardinal Dolan: Queen of the Apostles
    discussBishopsNew46m ago
    Catholic New York

    SourcesCatholic New York

  16. 16
    Bishop Maksym Ryabukha says evil will not prevail
    discussBishopsNew1h ago
    Aid to the Church in Need

    Bishop Maksym Ryabukha, SDB, says evil will never destroy everything. He is a war zone bishop in Ukraine. Half of his exarchate is occupied by the Russian army.

    SourcesAid to the Church in Need

  17. 17
    Caritas Angola Ends 41st General Council with Calls for Transparency, Accountability in Management of Resources
    discussDiocesesNew52m ago
    ACI Africa

    SourcesACI Africa

  18. 18
    Cardinal Nzapalainga Urges Beninese Catholics to Deepen Faith in Christ at 72nd Annual Marian Pilgrimage
    discussBishopsNew55m ago
    ACI Africa

    SourcesACI Africa

  19. 19
    Annunciation leaders guide wounded community towards peace 1 year after school shooting
    discussEducationNew56m ago
    The Catholic Sun

    SourcesThe Catholic Sun

  20. 20
    “You are not ordained to become civil servants”: Nine Catholic Priests in Angola Told at Ordination
    discussBishopsNew58m ago
    ACI Africa

    SourcesACI Africa

  21. 21
    CNBB holds 13th Social Communication Seminar
    discussEducationNew1h ago
    CNBB

    The 13th Social Communication Seminar was held in Rio de Janeiro with 120 participants. The seminar discussed the challenges of human communication in the face of artificial intelligence, disinformation, and new technologies. The event concluded with a concert by Monsignor Marco Frisina.

    SourcesCNBB

  22. 22
    Margo van Greta dies
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    Figlie della Presentazione di Maria Santissima al Tempio

    Margo van Greta passed away on July 29, 2026. She died soon after receiving a diagnosis of late-stage cancer. Margo had been involved with the Dharma since 1987.

    SourcesFiglie della Presentazione di Maria Santissima al Tempio

  23. 23
    Mary Pat Stoval, Archdiocese of Baltimore fiscal director, dies
    discussDiocesesNew1h ago
    Catholic Review

    Mary Pat Stoval, director of fiscal services for the Archdiocese of Baltimore, died Aug. 18 at 67. She died due to complications from leukemia. She was known for her kindness, competence and faith.

    SourcesCatholic Review

  24. 24
    The Rosary Can Save America. A Dominican Priest Explains Why...
    discussReligious OrdersNew1h ago
    The Catholic Talk Show

    SourcesThe Catholic Talk Show

  25. 25
    Catholic Archbishop in Ghana Announces Establishment of Archdiocesan Pastoral Year
    discussBishopsNew1h ago
    ACI Africa

    SourcesACI Africa

  26. 26
    McCaig urges government to go ‘back to the drawing board’ on military prayer rules
    discussBishopsNew1h ago
    The Catholic Register

    SourcesThe Catholic Register

  27. 27
    Catholic Review Media hires 3 staff
    discussEducationNew2h ago
    Catholic Review

    Catholic Review Media has hired a videographer, a journalist and a web professional. They join the Archdiocese of Baltimore.

    SourcesCatholic Review

  28. 28
    Brigitte Gottmann dies
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    Církev.cz

    Brigitte Gottmann, one of the last living witnesses of the Ústecký massacre, died on August 20. She was born on April 11, 1939. The massacre occurred on July 31, 1945.

    SourcesCírkev.cz

  29. 29
    Bishop Menezes warns assisted dying threatens vulnerable people
    discussLife & FamilyNew2h ago
    Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales

    Bishop Timothy Menezes warns that assisted dying poses a threat to all vulnerable people. He shares concerns of a young parishioner with disabilities. The bishop is an Auxiliary Bishop for the Archdiocese of Birmingham.

    SourcesCatholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales

  30. 30
    Pope Leo XIV prays for Ebola victims in DRC
    discussVaticanNew2h ago

    Pope Leo XIV prayed for Ebola victims in DRC after the Angelus prayer on August 23, 2026.

    Vatican News

    Pope Leo XIV prayed for Ebola victims in DRC after the Angelus prayer on August 23, 2026. He remembered those who lost their lives due to Ebola and those affected by it. The situation is getting worse with increasing deaths and infections.

    SourcesVatican News

  31. 31
    The Mothers – Word and Art with Bishop Dolan
    discussBishopsNew2h ago
    The Catholic Sun

    SourcesThe Catholic Sun

  32. 32
    Athletica Vaticana participates in Mediterranean Games
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago

    Athletica Vaticana participates in Mediterranean Games in Taranto.

    Vatican News

    Athletica Vaticana participates in Mediterranean Games in Taranto. Athletes write thoughts on unity and reconciliation.

    SourcesVatican News

  33. 33
    Radio Interview: Art, faith and storytelling
    discussDiocesesNew2h ago
    Catholic Review

    SourcesCatholic Review

  34. 34
    Hospice founder discusses the challenges of providing gold standard palliative care
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales

    SourcesCatholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales

  35. 35
    Sisters in Tanzania evangelize through TV and social media
    discussReligious OrdersNew2h ago

    The Congregation of Sisters of Our Lady of Usambara in Tanzania uses media for evangelization.

    Vatican News

    The Congregation of Sisters of Our Lady of Usambara in Tanzania uses media for evangelization. They share the Gospel and engage young people through television and social networks.

    SourcesVatican News

  36. 36
    Pakistan : une œuvre missionnaire délivre des centaines de chrétiens réduits en esclavage
    discussCultureNew3h ago
    FSSPX.News

    SourcesFSSPX.News

  37. 37
    Le Christ n’a fondé qu’une seule Église
    discussCultureNew3h ago
    FSSPX.News

    SourcesFSSPX.News

  38. 38
    Redéfinir le schisme pour y faire entrer la FSSPX ?
    discussCultureNew3h ago
    FSSPX.News

    SourcesFSSPX.News

  39. 39
    Fraternité Saint-Pie X restores Notre-Dame de Pompéi church in Florida
    discussDiocesesNew3h ago
    FSSPX.News

    Fraternité Saint-Pie X restores a century-old Catholic church in Florida. The church will accommodate over 400 faithful. The restoration is due to the growth of the community served by the Fraternité Saint-Pie X in Jacksonville.

    SourcesFSSPX.News

  40. 40
    Pope Leo once impersonated a Blues Brother. Now, he's met the real thing.
    discussVaticanNew2h ago
    National Catholic Reporter

    SourcesNational Catholic Reporter

  41. 41
    Yaron Sideman condemns violence in Taybeh
    discussChurch & StateNew3h ago
    Agenzia SIR

    Yaron Sideman, Israeli ambassador to the Holy Land, condemned violence in Taybeh. He invited pilgrims to visit Israel, saying it is safe. Sideman spoke at the Rimini Meeting.

    SourcesAgenzia SIR

  42. 42
    Starting Seven: August 24, 2026
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    The Pillar

    SourcesThe Pillar

  43. 43
    Pope Celestine V's Perdonanza Celestiniana opens
    discussLiturgyNew3h ago
    Agenzia SIR

    The Perdonanza Celestiniana has opened in L'Aquila. Thousands of pilgrims will receive the plenary indulgence. The event was instituted by Pope Celestine V in 1294.

    SourcesAgenzia SIR

  44. 44
    Padre Lotti speaks on Perdonanza Celestiniana
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    Agenzia SIR

    The event is a gesture that continues through the centuries. It is celebrated in L'Aquila.

    SourcesAgenzia SIR

  45. 45
    Holy Family celebrates 150th anniversary
    discussDiocesesNew3h ago
    Catholic Review

    Catholics began worshiping at a tavern with Jesuit priests from Woodstock Seminary. Holy Family sees renewed growth in Randallstown.

    SourcesCatholic Review

  46. 46
    Pope prays for Congo amid Ebola outbreak
    discussChurch & StateNew3h ago

    Ebola transmission has not yet reached its peak and could triple.

    Vatican News

    Ebola transmission has not yet reached its peak and could triple. Conflict hinders containment efforts.

    SourcesVatican News

  47. 47
    Homily of Fr Tom Little for the Funeral Mass of Jeremy O’Brien
    discussDiocesesNew3h ago
    Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference

    SourcesIrish Catholic Bishops' Conference

  48. 48
    An Altarpiece of St Bartholomew
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    New Liturgical Movement

    SourcesNew Liturgical Movement

  49. 49
    Caritas Internationalis posts Caritas Identity and Mission Senior Officer job
    discussReligious OrdersNew4h ago
    Caritas Internationalis

    Caritas Internationalis is hiring a Caritas Identity and Mission Senior Officer. The job is based at the CI General Secretariat in Palazzo San Callisto. The officer will coordinate activities and initiatives for the Confederation's Regions and Members.

    SourcesCaritas Internationalis

  50. 50
    Caritas Internationalis posts Youth Mobilisation Officer job
    discussReligious OrdersNew4h ago
    Caritas Internationalis

    Caritas Internationalis is hiring a Youth Mobilisation, Empowerment and Inclusion Officer. The job is a 2-year fixed term contract. The officer will work at the CI General Secretariat.

    SourcesCaritas Internationalis

  51. 51
    Caritas Internationalis develops security policy
    discussReligious OrdersNew4h ago
    Caritas Internationalis

    Caritas Internationalis is developing a security policy and protocols. The organization is seeking a consultant to help with the development. The policy will provide guidance on security matters for the organization's 162 national member organizations.

    SourcesCaritas Internationalis

  52. 52
    Pope receives credentials from Nigeria ambassador
    discussVaticanNew4h ago
    2 reportsHoly See Press Office

    SourcesHoly See Press Office

  53. 53
    Conferencia Episcopal Española publishes Nomenclátor 2026
    discussBishopsNew4h ago
    Conferencia Episcopal Española

    The Conferencia Episcopal Española has published a new edition of the Nomenclátor 2026. The guide contains information on the names of officials and addresses related to the Holy See and the Apostolic Nunciature.

    SourcesConferencia Episcopal Española

  54. 54
    ‘Winnie-the-Pooh’ 100 Years Later: Virtues in the 100-Acre Wood
    discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
    National Catholic Register

    SourcesNational Catholic Register

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