Pope Leo XIV's trip to France includes visits to UNESCO, a social integration center, and Lourdes. He will also meet with abuse victims and attend several events. The trip is scheduled for September 25-28, 2026.
SourcesVatican NewsACI Stampa
Friday, August 7, 2026 · Ordinary Time, Week 18 · Green · updated 1m · Español · Italiano
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Vatican News · ACI Stampa · Agenzia Fides · Diocese of Hallam- 01 discussVaticanNew 16m ago
Pope Leo XIV's trip to France includes visits to UNESCO, a social integration center, and Lourdes.
2 sources·Vatican NewsACI Stampa
- 02 discussBishops15h ago
Archbishop José Domingo Ulloa Mendieta of Panama preached the Novena in honor of Our Lady of the Kings in Seville's Cathedral.
Agenzia Fides
Archbishop José Domingo Ulloa Mendieta of Panama preached the Novena in honor of Our Lady of the Kings in Seville's Cathedral. The event highlights the spiritual bonds between the Churches in Panama and Seville. The visit coincides with the centenary celebrations of the Archdiocese of Panama.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
- 04 discussChurch & State21h ago
Nigeria's Presidency seeks to ease tensions with the Catholic Church after Cardinal John Olorunfemi Onaiyekan's statements.
Agenzia Fides
Nigeria's Presidency seeks to ease tensions with the Catholic Church after Cardinal John Olorunfemi Onaiyekan's statements. Cardinal Onaiyekan said President Bola Tinubu's team does not provide an accurate picture of the country's reality. The Presidency tries to defuse tensions with a statement.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
- 06 discussVatican21h ago
The International Secretariat of the Pontifical Missionary Union offers a Vietnamese-language online course on Pope Leo XIV's Message for World Mission Sunday.
Agenzia Fides
The International Secretariat of the Pontifical Missionary Union offers a Vietnamese-language online course on Pope Leo XIV's Message for World Mission Sunday. The course consists of three sessions, starting on August 8. It is intended for Vietnamese Catholics worldwide, especially those in Europe and the Americas.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
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- Africa SECAM · The Southern Cross · AMECEA
- America National Catholic Register · Catholic News Agency · The Catholic Register
- Asia Eparchy of Adiabene · Archeparchy of Arbil, Erbil · LiCAS News
- Europe La Croix · Aleteia · Církev.cz
- Oceania The Catholic Leader · The Southern Cross · Archdiocese of Mount Hagen
Friday, August 7
33 stories · 13 corroborated- 01 discussVaticanNew 45m ago
The Vatican published Pope Leon XIV's itinerary for his September 25-28 trip to France.
- 02 discussCatholic LifeNew 52m ago
A Peruvian researcher discusses the history of Catholicism among the Incas.
2 sources·National Catholic RegisterCatholic News Agency
A Peruvian researcher discusses the history of Catholicism among the Incas. The author of 'The Catholic Incas' claims this history is not taught. The researcher argues against the idea that the Catholic faith was imposed on the Incas.
- 03 discussReligious OrdersNew 45m ago
The Chaldean Archdiocese Of Erbil is hosting a Vocation Camp.
2 sources·Eparchy of AdiabeneArcheparchy of Arbil, Erbil
The Chaldean Archdiocese Of Erbil is hosting a Vocation Camp. Fr. San is involved in the camp.
- 04 discussReligious OrdersNew 47m ago
Fr. San invites to Vocation Camp from August 12-14 in Ankawa.
2 sources·Eparchy of AdiabeneArcheparchy of Arbil, Erbil
Fr. San invites to Vocation Camp from August 12-14 in Ankawa. The camp is for those interested in their vocation.
- 05 discussVaticanNew 1h ago
Pope Leo XIV visited Assisi for the European Franciscan youth meeting GO!
3 sources·Církev.czVatican NewsKatholiek Nieuwsblad
Pope Leo XIV visited Assisi for the European Franciscan youth meeting GO! 2026. He encouraged young people to become 'new saints'. The visit left a deep impression on participants and the local community.
- 06 discussVatican2h ago
Cardinal Pietro Parolin met with representatives of Mexico's National Dialogue for Peace.
2 sources·Vatican NewsDiocese of Hallam
Cardinal Pietro Parolin met with representatives of Mexico's National Dialogue for Peace. He emphasized that peace begins with empathy for others' suffering and requires daily commitment. The initiative has the support of the Holy See.
- 07 discussVaticanNew 1h ago
Pope Leo XIV will visit France from September 25-28.
2 sources·Vatican NewsRome Reports
Pope Leo XIV will visit France from September 25-28. He will visit Paris, Lourdes, and Metz. The trip's motto is 'So that the world may have life'.
SourcesVatican NewsRome Reports
- 08 discussReligious OrdersNew 47m ago
Fr. Antoine, Assistant Director of the Patriarchal Seminary, discusses vocation.
2 sources·Eparchy of AdiabeneArcheparchy of Arbil, Erbil·Perspective
Fr. Antoine, Assistant Director of the Patriarchal Seminary, discusses vocation. He is interviewed by Chaldean Archdiocese Of Erbil.
- 09 discussVatican3h ago
The next World Youth Day will be held in Korea in August 2027.
2 sources·Focolare MovementVatican News
The next World Youth Day will be held in Korea in August 2027. The official anthem has been released and the 'Breath of life' campaign launched. Preparations are underway for the international gathering of young people.
- 10 discussLiturgy2h ago
The Dioceses of Nîmes and Hallam celebrate the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
2 sources·Diocese of HallamDiocese of Nîmes
The Dioceses of Nîmes and Hallam celebrate the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Masses are held in Cabrières and Marguerittes. The feast day commemorates Mary's assumption into glory.
- 11 discussVatican3h ago
Cardinal Pietro Parolin visited Mexico, meeting with officials and discussing peace initiatives.
2 sources·Vatican NewsVida Nueva
Cardinal Pietro Parolin visited Mexico, meeting with officials and discussing peace initiatives. He expressed support for the National Dialogue for Peace. The Church in Mexico shared its peace initiative with Parolin.
SourcesVatican NewsVida Nueva
- 13 discussCatholic Life2h ago
The SIGNIS World Congress is being held in Kigali, Rwanda.
2 sources·AMECEAMagyar Kurír
The SIGNIS World Congress is being held in Kigali, Rwanda. Fr. Walter Chekwendu Ihejirika noted the growth of the Catholic Church in Africa. Pope Leo sent a message to the conference.
SourcesAMECEAMagyar Kurír
- 15 discussVaticanNew 58m ago
Vatican introduces new euro coin collection marking Pope Leo XIV's papacy.
Vatican News
Vatican introduces new euro coin collection marking Pope Leo XIV's papacy. This is the first time since 2014 a pope's portrait appears on Vatican coins.
SourcesVatican News
- 16 discussVaticanNew 1h ago
Cardinal Tagle gave a homily on the Feast of the Transfiguration.
Vatican News
Cardinal Tagle gave a homily on the Feast of the Transfiguration. He mentioned the anniversary of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima. He questioned if war is truly over.
SourcesVatican News
- 17 discussVaticanNew 1h ago
A project to empower women leaders in Africa through digital technology has been launched.
Vatican News
A project to empower women leaders in Africa through digital technology has been launched. The initiative involves 50 Catholic focal points in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Malawi, and Ghana. The project is rooted in human dignity, solidarity, and the call to use technology for the service of people.
SourcesVatican News
- 19 discussVaticanNew 1h ago
Pope Leon XIV will visit Paris, Saint-Denis, Lourdes, and Metz during a 4-day apostolic visit to France.
Vatican News
Pope Leon XIV will visit Paris, Saint-Denis, Lourdes, and Metz during a 4-day apostolic visit to France. The Vatican Press Office has published the program of the papal trip.
SourcesVatican News
- 25 discussVatican3h ago
Pope Leo XIV will visit Uruguay from November 6 to 8.
Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV will visit Uruguay from November 6 to 8. Archbishop Milton Tróccoli says the visit is an opportunity to strengthen evangelization and renew hope. The visit is expected to reaffirm the Christian roots of the Uruguayan people.
SourcesVatican News
- 30 discussCulture3h ago
Francesco Guccini, a renowned Italian singer-songwriter and writer, has passed away.
Vatican News
Francesco Guccini, a renowned Italian singer-songwriter and writer, has passed away. He wrote the song 'Dio è morto' and expressed the experience of several Italian generations. Guccini was 86 years old.
SourcesVatican News
Thursday, August 6
24 stories · 10 corroborated- 01 discussCatholic Life7h ago
Vincenzo Tamma discusses how quantum mechanics reveals the intelligibility of nature and points to the Creator.
2 sources·Diocese of KontumThe Catholic Thing
Vincenzo Tamma discusses how quantum mechanics reveals the intelligibility of nature and points to the Creator. He explains the connection between quantum physics and God's creation. Tamma is a Catholic physicist and professor.
- 02 discussBishops10h ago
11 sources·Archdiocese of Mount HagenArchdiocese of Port MoresbyDiocese of Lae+3
- 03 discussChurch & State8h ago
The OAS Council may convene an emergency meeting of foreign ministers to address the situation in Nicaragua.
2 sources·National Catholic RegisterACI Prensa
The OAS Council may convene an emergency meeting of foreign ministers to address the situation in Nicaragua. The meeting would be a high-level diplomatic response to the repression in the country. The OAS is a regional organization that promotes democracy and human rights.
- 04 discussCatholic Life10h ago
Pilgrims 100 has 100 members and raised $100,000 for Jesuit Mission Australia's work in Myanmar.
2 sources·Catholic Outlook
Pilgrims 100 has 100 members and raised $100,000 for Jesuit Mission Australia's work in Myanmar. This milestone marks a significant achievement for the organization.
SourcesCatholic Outlook
- 05 discussBishops10h ago
Australia's Catholic bishops urge a renewed focus on making Australia a more cohesive society.
4 sources·Diocese of BathurstCathNews AustraliaCatholic Outlook
Australia's Catholic bishops urge a renewed focus on making Australia a more cohesive society. They see the current social climate as an opportunity to witness to the Gospel. Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB wrote the statement.
SourcesDiocese of BathurstCathNews AustraliaCatholic Outlook
- 06 discussChurch & State13h ago
Israeli strikes in Gaza cast doubt on the White House's peace plan.
4 sources·Catholic ReviewDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic Sun+1
Israeli strikes in Gaza cast doubt on the White House's peace plan. Catholic leaders call for prayers for peace. A University of Notre Dame scholar commented on the situation.
SourcesCatholic ReviewDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic SunOSV News
- 07 discussDioceses13h ago
The Wichita Diocese will open its own seminary at the end of August.
3 sources·Diocese of Fort Wayne-South BendOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun
The Wichita Diocese will open its own seminary at the end of August. Bishop Carl A. Kemme announces the plan. The seminary has been in the making for over 20 years.
SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun
- 08 discussVatican12h ago
Dr. Paolo Ruffini, Prefect of the Vatican's Dicastery for Communication, urged Catholic communicators to uphold truth and human dignity in the digital age.
2 sources·AMECEAACI Africa
Dr. Paolo Ruffini, Prefect of the Vatican's Dicastery for Communication, urged Catholic communicators to uphold truth and human dignity in the digital age. He emphasized the importance of genuine human relationships over digital connections. This message was delivered at the SIGNIS World Congress in Kigali, Rwanda.
SourcesAMECEAACI Africa
- 09 discussEducation13h ago
Oklahoma's Statewide Charter School Board wants to approve religious charter schools.
3 sources·Catholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report
Oklahoma's Statewide Charter School Board wants to approve religious charter schools. A state Supreme Court ruling and the attorney general block it. A federal court hears arguments.
SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report
- 10 discussLife & Family13h ago
A Canadian woman's father underwent assisted suicide after failed attempts to secure hospice care.
3 sources·Catholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report
A Canadian woman's father underwent assisted suicide after failed attempts to secure hospice care. Catholic ministries challenge New York's assisted suicide law in court.
SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report
- 11 discussVatican4h ago
Bp. Enrique Angelelli of La Rioja died 50 years ago.
Vatican News
Bp. Enrique Angelelli of La Rioja died 50 years ago. He was beatified in 2019. Pope mentions him in Magnifica humanitas. Angelelli was known for advocating for the poor and denouncing regime violence.
SourcesVatican News
- 14 discussReligious Orders5h ago
Società delle Missioni Africane
The Società Missioni Africane marked the 200th anniversary of Father Augustin Joseph Planque's birth. Missionaries gathered in his birth village of Chemy. The event commemorated his legacy.
- 18 discussBishops4h ago
Bishop Mário Spaki of Paranavaí comments on the Gospel of Matthew.
Vatican News·Perspective
Bishop Mário Spaki of Paranavaí comments on the Gospel of Matthew. He reflects on Matthew 16:24-28.
SourcesVatican News
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