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From the Holy See

Agenzia Fides · Vatican News · CNBB
  1. 01
    Nigeria Presidency responds to Cardinal Onaiyekan's criticism
    discussChurch & StateNew 29m 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

  2. 02
    Fazenda da Esperança Feminina reports progress
    discussCatholic LifeNew 52m ago

    The Fazenda da Esperança Feminina in Cabo Verde's Santiago island helps women overcome addiction.

    Vatican News

    The Fazenda da Esperança Feminina in Cabo Verde's Santiago island helps women overcome addiction. Progress is visible six months after its inauguration.

    SourcesVatican News

  3. 03
    Pope Leo XIV's Message guides online missionary course
    discussVaticanNew 42m 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

  4. 04
    Pope names Ir. Maria do Disterro Rocha Santos consultor
    discussVaticanNew 56m ago
    2 sourcesVatican NewsCNBB

    SourcesVatican NewsCNBB

  5. 05
    Pontifical Mission Societies aid displaced Lebanese families
    discussCatholic Life1d ago

    Six years after the Beirut port explosion, the Pontifical Mission Societies continue to respond to the emergency facing newly displaced families in Lebanon.

    Agenzia Fides

    Six years after the Beirut port explosion, the Pontifical Mission Societies continue to respond to the emergency facing newly displaced families in Lebanon. Hundreds of thousands of people were displaced and homes were destroyed. Many families remain dependent on humanitarian assistance.

    SourcesAgenzia Fides

  6. 06
    Pax Christi worries about peace process
    discussChurch & StateNew 1h ago

    Pax Christi expresses concern over Colombia's new president Abelardo de la Espriella.

    Vatican News

    Pax Christi expresses concern over Colombia's new president Abelardo de la Espriella. He positioned himself against the 2016 peace agreement and human rights. Pax Christi is a Catholic peace movement.

    SourcesVatican News

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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 Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference · Archdiocese of Pretoria · ACI Africa
    1. Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference begins synodal journey
    2. “Use abilities that God has given you”: Vatican Official Cautions Against Replacing Human Creativity with AI
    3. New Vocation Guide Launched to Help Foster Vocations
  2. America The Catholic Sun · The Catholic Register · Catholic Herald
    1. In Puerto Rico, Archbishop Gonz?lez of San Juan retires, bishop of Caguas named his successor
    2. We are carried by God’s Creation
    3. SPRED Mass Celebrates Faith and Belonging
  3. Asia LiCAS News · CBCP News
    1. Vatican, SIGNIS initiatives strengthen religious sisters’ role in communication
    2. Southern Tagalog bishops, priests gather
    3. ‘Look, My Lady!’: New book celebrates transformative power of Catholic women in Thailand
  4. Europe Církev.cz · Vatican News · Agência Ecclesia
    1. Bishop Vlastimil Kročil awards St. Auracián medals
    2. ČBK and Ekumenická rada církví sign cooperation memo
    3. Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass in Assisi
  5. Oceania Catholic Outlook · The Southern Cross · The Catholic Weekly
    1. Making a Difference: The insanity of possessing nuclear weapons
    2. Saints and sinners aren’t made overnight
    3. Bishop Vincent Long mourns Fr Eugene Stockton's death

Thursday, August 6

54 stories · 15 corroborated
  1. 01
    Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference begins synodal journey
    discussBishops3h ago

    The Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference starts its synodal journey to 2028.

    2 sourcesSouthern African Catholic Bishops' ConferenceArchdiocese of Pretoria

    The Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference starts its synodal journey to 2028. The journey aims to build a listening church across Africa.

    SourcesSouthern African Catholic Bishops' ConferenceArchdiocese of Pretoria

  2. 02
    Catholic marriage advocates urge support
    discussLife & Family3h ago

    Catholic marriage advocates urge continued support for married couples.

    2 sourcesNational Catholic RegisterCatholic News Agency

    Catholic marriage advocates urge continued support for married couples. Divorce rates for couples married in the last 15 years are lower than earlier generations.

    SourcesNational Catholic RegisterCatholic News Agency

  3. 03
    Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass in Assisi
    discussVaticanNew 1h ago

    Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass in Assisi, Italy, as part of the 'Go!

    4 sourcesVatican News

    Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass in Assisi, Italy, as part of the 'Go! Franciscan Youth Meeting 2026'. He called on young people to follow Christ and build a 'civilization of love'. The Pope also warned against 'invented enemies' created by fear and ignorance.

    SourcesVatican News

  4. 04
    Nuncio Visvaldas Kulbokas says Pope is 'only voice of peace'
    discussVaticanNew 1h ago

    Nuncio Visvaldas Kulbokas describes the situation in Ukraine, with continuous bombings in the capital and other cities.

    3 sourcesVatican NewsCírkev.czAgência Ecclesia

    Nuncio Visvaldas Kulbokas describes the situation in Ukraine, with continuous bombings in the capital and other cities. He highlights the importance of the Pope's appeals for peace. The number of civilian deaths is constantly increasing.

    SourcesVatican NewsCírkev.czAgência Ecclesia

  5. 05
    Pope Leo XIV urges youth to build a world of love
    discussCatholic LifeNew 1m ago

    Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass with young participants in the 'Go!

    3 sourcesVatican News

    Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass with young participants in the 'Go! Franciscan Youth Meeting 2026!' in Assisi. He invited them to follow Christ, overcome resignation and fear, and write new pages of history. The Pope emphasized the importance of serving life and building a civilization of love.

    SourcesVatican News

  6. 06
    Pope encourages young people to 'touch the suffering flesh of others' in Assisi
    discussVatican3h ago

    Pope Leo XIV visited Assisi for the Franciscan Youth Meeting.

    4 sourcesVatican NewsTK KBSRome Reports+1

    Pope Leo XIV visited Assisi for the Franciscan Youth Meeting. He encouraged young people to overcome fear and write new pages of history. The Pope was greeted by local authorities and the bishop of the Diocese of Assisi–Nocera Umbra–Gualdo Tadino.

    SourcesVatican NewsTK KBSRome ReportsCanção Nova

  7. 07
    Bishop Michael Bibi challenges Catholic communicators
    discussBishopsNew 1h ago

    Bishop Michael Bibi, President of the Episcopal Commission for Social Communications, called on Catholic communicators to be authentic witnesses of Christ.

    7 sourcesDiocese of Port of SpainArchdiocese of Naxos, Andros, Tinos, MykonosVatican News+3

    Bishop Michael Bibi, President of the Episcopal Commission for Social Communications, called on Catholic communicators to be authentic witnesses of Christ. He made the remarks at the Feast of the Transfiguration Mass. The event was reported by the Diocese of Buea.

    SourcesDiocese of Port of SpainArchdiocese of Naxos, Andros, Tinos, MykonosVatican NewsDiocese of BuéaTK KBSACI Stampa

  8. 08
    Pope Leo XIV meets Assisi youth
    discussVaticanNew 45m ago

    Pope Leo XIV visited Assisi and met with thousands of young people at the 'GO!

    13 sourcesVatican News

    Pope Leo XIV visited Assisi and met with thousands of young people at the 'GO! Franciscan Youth Meeting'. He celebrated Mass and encouraged them to become 'new saints'. The Pope called on the youth to reject the culture of power and follow the example of Saint Francis and Saint Clare.

    SourcesVatican News

  9. 09
    Church celebrates Transfiguration
    discussLiturgy7h ago

    The Church commemorates the Transfiguration of Jesus.

    2 sourcesAngelus NewsArchdiocese of Madre di Dio a Mosca

    The Church commemorates the Transfiguration of Jesus. Jesus revealed his divinity to three disciples through a miraculous light. The feast is celebrated on August 6.

    SourcesAngelus NewsArchdiocese of Madre di Dio a Mosca

  10. 10
    Leon XIV meets youth in Asyżu
    discussVatican4h ago

    Leon XIV spoke to youth in Asyżu about rebuilding the Church.

    2 sourcesVatican NewsNiedziela

    Leon XIV spoke to youth in Asyżu about rebuilding the Church. He emphasized that every believer has a role in this process. The Pope also discussed reconciliation and evangelical radicalism.

    SourcesVatican NewsNiedziela

  11. 11
    Pope Leo XIV meets young people in Assisi
    discussVaticanNew 30m ago

    Pope Leo XIV visited Assisi and met with young people participating in the 'GO!

    17 sourcesThe Holy SeeVatican News

    Pope Leo XIV visited Assisi and met with young people participating in the 'GO! Franciscan Youth Meeting 2026'. He answered questions and emphasized the importance of building a civilization of love. The Pope also celebrated the Eucharist at the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli.

    SourcesThe Holy SeeVatican News

  12. 12
    Visvaldas Kulbokas condemns war in Ukraine
    discussVatican3h ago

    Visvaldas Kulbokas, Apostolic Nuncio to Ukraine, denounces the increasing civilian casualties due to bombings.

    2 sourcesVatican NewsReligión Digital

    Visvaldas Kulbokas, Apostolic Nuncio to Ukraine, denounces the increasing civilian casualties due to bombings. He praises Pope Leo XIV's calls for peace and expresses concern over those who justify or bless the war. The situation on the ground in Ukraine is dire with continuous bombardments in the capital and other cities.

    SourcesVatican NewsReligión Digital

  13. 13
    Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass in Assisi
    discussVatican3h ago

    Pope Leo XIV celebrated Holy Mass for participants in the 'Go!

    2 sourcesThe Holy SeeVatican News

    Pope Leo XIV celebrated Holy Mass for participants in the 'Go! Franciscan Youth Meeting' at the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli in Assisi. The Mass was held on the Feast of the Transfiguration. The Pope reflected on the transformation of Francis and Clare.

    SourcesThe Holy SeeVatican News

  14. 14
    Iran and Oman reach agreement on Hormuz Strait
    discussChurch & State4h ago

    Iran and Oman have reached a preliminary agreement on the Hormuz Strait, excluding the US.

    2 sourcesVatican NewsFamiglia Cristiana

    Iran and Oman have reached a preliminary agreement on the Hormuz Strait, excluding the US. The agreement includes a 60-day ceasefire and the resumption of negotiations with Washington. The deal aims to regulate maritime traffic for merchant and oil ships.

    SourcesVatican NewsFamiglia Cristiana

  15. 15
    RTÉ features Cork's 100th Eucharistic Procession
    discussCatholic Life5h ago

    RTÉ Nationwide featured the 100th Cork Eucharistic Procession, showcasing its history and significance.

    2 sourcesDiocese of Cork and RossThe Irish Catholic

    RTÉ Nationwide featured the 100th Cork Eucharistic Procession, showcasing its history and significance. The procession, established in 1926, is a prayer for peace and reconciliation. Over 5,000 people participated despite rain.

    SourcesDiocese of Cork and RossThe Irish Catholic

  16. 16
    Bishop Vlastimil Kročil awards St. Auracián medals
    discussDiocesesNew 46m ago
    Církev.cz

    The Českobudějovická diecéze awarded medals to individuals for their long service to the church. Bishop Vlastimil Kročil presented the medals. The medals are named after St. Auracián, a martyr and co-patron of Českých Budějovic.

    SourcesCírkev.cz

  17. 17
    In Puerto Rico, Archbishop Gonz?lez of San Juan retires, bishop of Caguas named his successor
    discussVaticanNew 36m ago
    The Catholic Sun

    SourcesThe Catholic Sun

  18. 18
    We are carried by God’s Creation
    discussCatholic LifeNew 37m ago
    The Catholic Register

    SourcesThe Catholic Register

  19. 19
    SPRED Mass Celebrates Faith and Belonging
    discussBishopsNew 40m ago
    Catholic Herald

    SourcesCatholic Herald

  20. 20
    Matthew Harvey Sanders on 'Magnifica Humanitas'
    discussVaticanNew 42m ago
    The Catholic Register

    SourcesThe Catholic Register

  21. 21
    Peter Jon Mitchell on Taylor Swift prenup
    discussLife & FamilyNew 44m ago
    The Catholic Register

    SourcesThe Catholic Register

  22. 22
    B.C. court approves $30M Catholic school settlement, but ‘opt-outs’ could undo it
    discussEducationNew 54m ago
    The Catholic Register

    SourcesThe Catholic Register

  23. 23
    Military bishop questions consultation on chaplain prayer policy
    discussBishopsNew 1h ago
    The Catholic Register

    SourcesThe Catholic Register

  24. 24
    UNICEF reports 300 kids killed in Gaza
    discussChurch & StateNew 1h ago

    At least 300 children have been killed in Gaza since October 2025.

    Vatican News

    At least 300 children have been killed in Gaza since October 2025. Many more have been injured. UNICEF calls for an end to violence.

    SourcesVatican News

  25. 25
    Pope Leo XIV appoints Benjamin Earl Consultor
    discussVatican2h ago
    Order of Preachers

    Pope Leo XIV has appointed Fr. Benjamin Earl as a Consultor of the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life. The appointment was made by the Pope. Fr. Benjamin Earl is a member of the Order of Preachers.

    SourcesOrder of Preachers

  26. 26
    Catholic Review pans 'One Night Only' movie
    discussCultureNew 59m ago
    Catholic ReviewPerspective

    The comedy 'One Night Only' depicts a frenzied search for sex. The US government has outlawed nonmarital encounters for all but one night of the year. The movie is reviewed by Catholic Review.

    SourcesCatholic Review

  27. 27
    ČBK and Ekumenická rada církví sign cooperation memo
    discussBishops2h ago
    Církev.cz

    ČBK and Ekumenická rada církví signed a memorandum on cooperation. The memo confirms joint steps for the new EU program period 2028-2034. The signing took place at Velehrad.

    SourcesCírkev.cz

  28. 28
    Vatican, SIGNIS initiatives strengthen religious sisters’ role in communication
    discussVatican2h ago
    LiCAS News

    SourcesLiCAS News

  29. 29
    Archbishop Visvaldas Kulbokas comments on Ukraine attacks
    discussVatican3h ago

    Archbishop Visvaldas Kulbokas discusses recent attacks on civilians in Ukraine.

    Vatican News

    Archbishop Visvaldas Kulbokas discusses recent attacks on civilians in Ukraine. He comments on the situation in the country.

    SourcesVatican News

  30. 30
    Pope appoints 6 women as Dikasterium consultants
    discussVatican3h ago

    Pope appoints 15 experts, including 6 women, as consultants to the Dikasterium.

    Vatican News

    Pope appoints 15 experts, including 6 women, as consultants to the Dikasterium. Patricia Murray is among the appointees. The Vatican announced the appointments on Thursday.

    SourcesVatican News

  31. 31
    Pope Leo: Prayer is part of being human
    discussVatican3h ago

    Pope Leo discussed prayer in Wednesday's catechesis.

    Vatican News

    Pope Leo discussed prayer in Wednesday's catechesis. He said prayer is part of being human. It was part of Kirkens bøn.

    SourcesVatican News

  32. 32
    Pope Leo XIV expresses concern for Ceuta migrants
    discussVatican3h ago

    Pope Leo XIV spoke about the situation in Ceuta after the Angelus.

    Vatican News

    Pope Leo XIV spoke about the situation in Ceuta after the Angelus. He expressed concern for migrants' rights and stability. The Pope called for peace and justice.

    SourcesVatican News

  33. 33
    Brazil Bishops' Commission marks anniversaries of Familiaris Consortio and Amoris Laetitia
    discussLife & Family3h ago

    The Episcopal Commission for Life and Family of the National Conference of Bishops of Brazil celebrated the 45th anniversary of Familiaris Consortio and the 10th anniversary of Amoris…

    Vatican News

    The Episcopal Commission for Life and Family of the National Conference of Bishops of Brazil celebrated the 45th anniversary of Familiaris Consortio and the 10th anniversary of Amoris Laetitia. The commission's assessor, Father Rodolfo Chagas Pinho, emphasized the need for parliament to focus on family care.

    SourcesVatican News

  34. 34
    Vatican releases August 06 2026 Angelus and Rosary
    discussVatican3h ago

    Vatican News publishes August 06 2026 Angelus and Rosary.

    Vatican News

    Vatican News publishes August 06 2026 Angelus and Rosary. The video is available on YouTube.

    SourcesVatican News

  35. 35
    Mexican bishops: Cristero War centennial ‘a time of grace’
    discussChurch & State3h ago
    Catholic News Agency

    SourcesCatholic News Agency

  36. 36
    Curitiba Archdiocese celebrates Dom Pedro Fedalto's 100 years
    discussDioceses3h ago

    The Archdiocese of Curitiba will hold a Thanksgiving Mass on August 11, 2026, for Dom Pedro Antônio Marchetti Fedalto's 100 years.

    Vatican News

    The Archdiocese of Curitiba will hold a Thanksgiving Mass on August 11, 2026, for Dom Pedro Antônio Marchetti Fedalto's 100 years. The Mass will be at 10:30 am.

    SourcesVatican News

  37. 37
    Pope encourages youth to follow the Risen One
    discussVatican3h ago

    Pope Leon XIV celebrated Mass at the Franciscan Youth Meeting 2026 in Assisi.

    Vatican News

    Pope Leon XIV celebrated Mass at the Franciscan Youth Meeting 2026 in Assisi. He urged the youth to follow the Risen One. The meeting's theme is 'Go!'

    SourcesVatican News

  38. 38
    Southern Tagalog bishops, priests gather
    discussBishops4h ago
    CBCP News

    Catholic bishops and priests from Southern Tagalog gathered in the Diocese of Calapan for the SOLTARE gathering. The event renewed their fraternity. It was held this week.

    SourcesCBCP News

  39. 39
    Bishop Vlastimil Kročil appoints Zdenek Mareš
    discussDioceses4h ago
    Církev.cz

    Bishop Vlastimil Kročil appointed Zdenek Mareš as a chaplain of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV. The appointment was made during a ceremony in the České Budějovice cathedral. The ceremony was part of a celebration in honor of St. Auracián.

    SourcesCírkev.cz

  40. 40
    The Scandal of Divine Hiddenness
    discussCatholic Life3h ago
    Word on Fire

    SourcesWord on Fire

  41. 41
    Japanese bishops mark Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings
    discussBishopsNew 1h ago
    Vatican News

    SourcesVatican News

  42. 42
    Mladí hasiči meet at Štípa pilgrimage
    discussCatholic Life4h ago
    Církev.cz

    The first Young Firefighters' Pilgrimage will take place on August 29 in Štípa. The event is organized by hasičské sbory IX. okrsku Držková, farností Štípa, and Mons. František Sedláček.

    SourcesCírkev.cz

  43. 43
    ‘It is good for us to be here’: A reflection on the transfiguration of Jesus
    discussCatholic Life4h ago
    OSV News

    SourcesOSV News

  44. 44
    19ª domenica T. O. – Anno A (9.8.2026) TF
    discussCatholic Life4h ago
    Missionari Comboniani del Cuore di Gesù

    SourcesMissionari Comboniani del Cuore di Gesù

  45. 45
    Pope Leo XIV to visit Argentina
    discussVaticanNew 1h ago
    Vatican News

    SourcesVatican News

  46. 46
    Not just another book about abortion: An Interview with Stephen Bujno
    discussEducation4h ago
    Catholic World Report

    SourcesCatholic World Report

  47. 47
    The Beautiful Invisible: Jan Twardowski’s Poetic Lessons on Loving in Solitude
    discussCatholic Life4h ago
    Church Life Journal

    SourcesChurch Life Journal

  48. 48
    19ª domenica T. O. – Anno A (9.8.2026) GT
    discussCatholic Life5h ago
    Missionari Comboniani del Cuore di Gesù

    SourcesMissionari Comboniani del Cuore di Gesù

  49. 49
    Pope Leo XIV urges youth to build civilization of love
    discussVatican3h ago
    Vatican News

    SourcesVatican News

  50. 50
    Solidarietà alle famiglie di Spin Time
    discussCatholic Life5h ago
    Missionari Comboniani del Cuore di Gesù

    SourcesMissionari Comboniani del Cuore di Gesù

  51. 51
    Mary who will welcome Pope Leo might have her most interesting title
    discussVatican4h ago
    Aleteia

    SourcesAleteia

  52. 52
    ‘Look, My Lady!’: New book celebrates transformative power of Catholic women in Thailand
    discussCulture5h ago
    LiCAS News

    SourcesLiCAS News

  53. 53
    Let the Grievance Go
    discussCatholic Life4h ago
    Franciscan Media

    SourcesFranciscan Media

  54. 54
    Vatican News marks Hiroshima bombing anniversary
    discussCulture6h ago

    Vatican News recalls the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, warning of nuclear threats.

    Vatican News

    Vatican News recalls the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, warning of nuclear threats. The New START deadline and AI in military systems pose obstacles to peace. Researcher Matteo Taucci highlights Hibakusha testimonies.

    SourcesVatican News

Wednesday, August 5

1 story · 1 corroborated
  1. 01
    Parish of Teis honors patron
    discussCatholic Life7h ago

    The Parish of Nuestra Señora de las Nieves in Teis celebrated its patron saint's day.

    2 sourcesDiocese of Tui-VigoDiocese of Sisak

    The Parish of Nuestra Señora de las Nieves in Teis celebrated its patron saint's day. The Diocese of Tui-Vigo and Diocese of Sisak reported on similar celebrations.

    SourcesDiocese of Tui-VigoDiocese of Sisak

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