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Wednesday, August 5, 2026 · Ordinary Time, Week 18 · Green · updated 1m · Español · Italiano

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From the Holy See

Vatican News · Diocese of Hallam · Agenzia Fides · Vatican Observatory
  1. 01
    SIGNIS Africa elects new board with majority women
    discussCatholic Life7h ago

    SIGNIS Africa has a new board of directors with a majority of women for the first time since 2001.

    2 sourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

    SIGNIS Africa has a new board of directors with a majority of women for the first time since 2001. Fr Fidele Mutabazi was elected President. The election took place in Kigali, Rwanda.

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

  2. 02
    Pontifical Mission Societies aid displaced Lebanese families
    discussCatholic Life15h 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

  3. 03
    Vatican Observatory publishes Faith and Science article
    discussVatican21h ago

    Vatican Observatory's Faith and Science Resource Center shares an article on Roman Catholicism and science.

    Vatican Observatory

    Vatican Observatory's Faith and Science Resource Center shares an article on Roman Catholicism and science. The article was written by Fr. George V. Coyne, S.J. It was originally published in the 2003 Encyclopedia Of Science And Religion.

    SourcesVatican Observatory

  4. 04
    Vatican News: KALA Raksti publishes 'Amen' magazine
    discussEducation10h ago

    KALA Raksti has launched a new monthly magazine 'Amen' for children.

    Vatican News

    KALA Raksti has launched a new monthly magazine 'Amen' for children. The magazine aims to help children understand God's Word in a creative and accessible way.

    SourcesVatican News

  5. 05
    CELAM, CLAR, Caritas launch 'Care Unites Us' campaign
    discussBishops16h ago

    The Latin American and Caribbean Network for the Culture of Care launched a continental campaign to promote a culture of care.

    Agenzia Fides

    The Latin American and Caribbean Network for the Culture of Care launched a continental campaign to promote a culture of care. The campaign aims to strengthen prevention, protection, and accompaniment within ecclesial communities. It was presented during a webinar with representatives from various countries.

    SourcesAgenzia Fides

  6. 06
    Cardenal Parolin presides Mass in México
    discussVatican11h ago

    Cardenal Pietro Parolin, Secretario de Estado Vaticano, presidió la Santa Misa en el Santuario de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe.

    Vatican News

    Cardenal Pietro Parolin, Secretario de Estado Vaticano, presidió la Santa Misa en el Santuario de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe. En su homilía, habló sobre la pacificación de los pueblos y la reconciliación. El cardenal destacó la importancia del mensaje del Evangelio para la sociedad.

    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 The Southern Cross · ACI Africa · Archdiocese of Lagos
    1. New Vocation Guide Launched to Help Foster Vocations
    2. Cardinal Kambanda: Let Christ’s light guide the digital world
    3. Catholic Bishop in Kenya Calls for Immediate Action to Stop Destruction of Forest
  2. America Franciscan Media · The Catholic Thing · The Catholic Spirit
    1. Marks of Respect Vary by Culture
    2. The spiritual vacuum facing Generation Z
    3. The Transfiguration: Why Christ Gave His Disciples Beauty
  3. Asia LiCAS News · CBCP News
    1. Asian faith leaders urge moral resistance to fossil fuel expansion
    2. WYD Seoul 2027 seeks global Catholic media network at SIGNIS congress in Rwanda
    3. At Catholic media congress, experts warn online exploitation can lead children into human
  4. Europe Archdiocese of Malta · Knisja Maltija · Vatican News
    1. Archdiocese of Malta holds Mass & Rosary
    2. Pope Leo XIV visits Uruguay, Argentina, Peru
    3. Pope Leo visits Argentina
  5. Oceania The Catholic Weekly · Catholic Outlook · The Southern Cross
    1. Saints and sinners aren’t made overnight
    2. Making a Difference: The insanity of possessing nuclear weapons
    3. Bishop Vincent Long mourns Fr Eugene Stockton's death

Wednesday, August 5

57 stories · 19 corroborated
  1. 01
    Making a Difference: The insanity of possessing nuclear weapons
    discussChurch & State2h ago
    3 sourcesCatholic OutlookThe Southern Cross

    SourcesCatholic OutlookThe Southern Cross

  2. 02
    Bishop Vincent Long mourns Fr Eugene Stockton's death
    discussDioceses5h ago

    Bishop Vincent Long OFM Conv and the Diocese of Parramatta mourn the death of Fr Eugene Stockton.

    2 sourcesCatholic Outlook

    Bishop Vincent Long OFM Conv and the Diocese of Parramatta mourn the death of Fr Eugene Stockton. Fr Stockton died peacefully on Wednesday 5 August 2026. He was known as the Blue Mountains Hermit.

    SourcesCatholic Outlook

  3. 03
    Archbishop García-Siller commemorates Texas flood tragedy
    discussCatholic Life7h ago

    Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller marks the anniversary of the Texas flood that killed over 130 people.

    3 sourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun

    Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller marks the anniversary of the Texas flood that killed over 130 people. The flood occurred in Kerrville, Texas, and affected a Christian summer camp. The Archbishop expressed compassion and closeness to those affected.

    SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun

  4. 04
    Archbishop Golka tells Knights convention
    discussCatholic Life7h ago

    Archbishop Golka spoke at the 144th Supreme Convention of the Knights of Columbus.

    3 sourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun

    Archbishop Golka spoke at the 144th Supreme Convention of the Knights of Columbus. He said Jesus is excited to show us who he is. Thousands of Knights gathered in Denver.

    SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun

  5. 05
    Archdiocese of Malta holds Mass & Rosary
    discussDioceses7h ago

    The Archdiocese of Malta invites to Mass and Rosary on 6th August 2026 at 9:30am.

    2 sourcesArchdiocese of MaltaKnisja Maltija

    The Archdiocese of Malta invites to Mass and Rosary on 6th August 2026 at 9:30am. The event includes prayer for Spiritual Communion.

    SourcesArchdiocese of MaltaKnisja Maltija

  6. 06
    Nerissa and Arts Calub share marriage vocation
    discussCatholic Life7h ago

    Nerissa and Arts Calub discuss their married life as a call to unity and faithfulness.

    2 sourcesCatholic Outlook

    Nerissa and Arts Calub discuss their married life as a call to unity and faithfulness. They share their experience of living for the good of each other.

    SourcesCatholic Outlook

  7. 07
    When a pregnancy ends too soon
    discussCatholic Life6h ago
    2 sourcesThe Catholic WeeklyThe Catholic Leader

    SourcesThe Catholic WeeklyThe Catholic Leader

  8. 08
    Archbishop Coakley reflects on patriotism
    discussBishops6h ago

    Archbishop Coakley spoke at a Knights of Columbus dinner.

    4 sourcesCatholic News AgencyACI PrensaNational Catholic Register+1

    Archbishop Coakley spoke at a Knights of Columbus dinner. He distinguished between authentic patriotism and distorted nationalism. The event was held in Oklahoma City.

    SourcesCatholic News AgencyACI PrensaNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report

  9. 09
    Catholics gather in Houston for US-China conference
    discussCatholic Life9h ago

    Catholic leaders and scholars met in Houston for the 30th Biennial International Conference of the U.S.-China Catholic Association.

    3 sourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun

    Catholic leaders and scholars met in Houston for the 30th Biennial International Conference of the U.S.-China Catholic Association. The conference aimed to foster relationships between Catholics in the US and China. It took place from July 31 to August 2.

    SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun

  10. 10
    Archbishop García-Siller issues pastoral letter to migrants
    discussBishops10h ago

    Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller of San Antonio wrote a pastoral letter to migrants.

    3 sourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun

    Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller of San Antonio wrote a pastoral letter to migrants. The Church will come to them, he assured. The letter calls for solidarity with migrants.

    SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun

  11. 11
    Researchers identify 2 unknown St. Augustine sermons
    discussCatholic LifeNew 1h ago

    Two previously unknown sermons by St. Augustine were found in a 12th-century manuscript in Poland.

    2 sourcesThe MonitorThe Catholic Thing

    Two previously unknown sermons by St. Augustine were found in a 12th-century manuscript in Poland. The sermons were identified in a manuscript preserved in Poland. The discovery sheds new light on the Church father's teachings.

    SourcesThe MonitorThe Catholic Thing

  12. 12
    Missouri voters reject income tax proposal
    discussChurch & State7h ago

    Missouri voters opposed a measure to eliminate individual income tax and increase sales taxes.

    3 sourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report

    Missouri voters opposed a measure to eliminate individual income tax and increase sales taxes. Bishops warned of its effects on the most vulnerable. 83% of voters rejected the proposal.

    SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report

  13. 13
    Knights of Columbus welcomes 2,000 to Denver convention
    discussCatholic LifeNew 1h ago

    The Knights of Columbus held their 144th Supreme Convention in Denver.

    4 sourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report+1

    The Knights of Columbus held their 144th Supreme Convention in Denver. Over 2,000 members attended. Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly presented the annual report.

    SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World ReportThe Catholic Thing

  14. 14
    Blessed Stanley Rother film premieres
    discussCatholic Life9h ago

    A documentary about Blessed Stanley Rother's life premiered, sparking hope for new saints.

    3 sourcesDiocese of Little RockThe TabletThe Monitor

    A documentary about Blessed Stanley Rother's life premiered, sparking hope for new saints. Over 600 people attended the premiere. The film tells Rother's story through those who knew him.

    SourcesDiocese of Little RockThe TabletThe Monitor

  15. 15
    Judge rules Burlington parishes not separate from diocese
    discussDioceses11h ago

    A federal bankruptcy judge ruled that abuse victims can sue Vermont Catholic parishes in addition to the diocese.

    4 sourcesAngelus NewsCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register+1

    A federal bankruptcy judge ruled that abuse victims can sue Vermont Catholic parishes in addition to the diocese. Parishes are often shielded from litigation, but the judge said they constitute the largest assets in the Burlington Diocese. The ruling affects bankruptcy proceedings.

    SourcesAngelus NewsCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report

  16. 16
    Kentucky ministry crafts 1000 rosaries for Sheen's beatification
    discussCatholic Life9h ago

    A Kentucky parish-based ministry is making 1000 World Mission Rosaries for Archbishop Fulton Sheen's beatification.

    2 sourcesThe TabletCathNews Australia

    A Kentucky parish-based ministry is making 1000 World Mission Rosaries for Archbishop Fulton Sheen's beatification. The rosaries are being crafted in preparation for the event. The ministry is based in a parish in Kentucky.

    SourcesThe TabletCathNews Australia

  17. 17
    Bishop Garcia urges recommitment to Voting Rights Act
    discussChurch & State6h ago

    Bishop Daniel E. Garcia underscored the significance of the Voting Rights Act.

    4 sourcesCatholicPhillyCatholic New YorkCatholic News Agency+1

    Bishop Daniel E. Garcia underscored the significance of the Voting Rights Act. He encouraged recommitment to the work that remains. Garcia noted the act was born from the sacrifice of those who fought for equal access to the ballot.

    SourcesCatholicPhillyCatholic New YorkCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register

  18. 18
    Pope León XIV visits Argentina
    discussVatican8h ago

    The Argentine bishops announced the pastoral visit of Pope León XIV to Argentina from November 8 to 11.

    3 sourcesDiocese of ArgentinaReligión DigitalVida Nueva

    The Argentine bishops announced the pastoral visit of Pope León XIV to Argentina from November 8 to 11. The visit is part of a larger apostolic journey to Latin America. Argentina will be a stop between visits to Uruguay and Peru.

    SourcesDiocese of ArgentinaReligión DigitalVida Nueva

  19. 19
    Pope Leo XIV visits Uruguay, Argentina, Peru
    discussVatican4h ago

    Pope Leo XIV will visit Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru from November 6 to 17, 2026.

    40 sourcesVatican News

    Pope Leo XIV will visit Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru from November 6 to 17, 2026. He will visit several cities, including Montevidéu, Buenos Aires, and Lima. The visit is in response to invitations from the heads of state and ecclesiastical authorities of the three countries.

    SourcesVatican News

  20. 20
    New Vocation Guide Launched to Help Foster Vocations
    discussCatholic LifeNew 56m ago
    The Southern Cross

    SourcesThe Southern Cross

  21. 21
    Pope Leo XIV issues enciclica Magnifica humanitas
    discussVaticanNew 1h ago
    Chierici Regolari Poveri della Madre di Dio delle Scuole Pie

    Pope Leo XIV's enciclica Magnifica humanitas addresses res novae. The Provincia Italiana dei Padri Scolopi reflects on the document.

    SourcesChierici Regolari Poveri della Madre di Dio delle Scuole Pie

  22. 22
    Marks of Respect Vary by Culture
    discussVaticanNew 56m ago
    Franciscan Media

    SourcesFranciscan Media

  23. 23
    The spiritual vacuum facing Generation Z
    discussCatholic LifeNew 1h ago
    The Catholic Thing

    SourcesThe Catholic Thing

  24. 24
    The Transfiguration: Why Christ Gave His Disciples Beauty
    discussReligious FreedomNew 1h ago
    The Catholic Thing

    SourcesThe Catholic Thing

  25. 25
    Notre Dame report proposes 12 seminary reforms
    discussEducation2h ago
    The Catholic Spirit

    The University of Notre Dame released a report with 12 recommendations to improve seminarian formation. The report focuses on using psychological services and addressing special needs. It also supports chastity and celibacy.

    SourcesThe Catholic Spirit

  26. 26
    Saints and sinners aren’t made overnight
    discussCatholic Life3h ago
    The Catholic Weekly

    SourcesThe Catholic Weekly

  27. 27
    Jesuits recall Father Arrupe's Hiroshima visit
    discussReligious Orders4h ago
    Jesuits Global

    The Jesuits remember Father Arrupe's visit to Hiroshima. This year marks 81 years since the atomic bomb. Father Arrupe's visit is recalled.

    SourcesJesuits Global

  28. 28
    The World Is Sharing a Video of a Grieving Dolphin Mother — Here’s Why This Moment Matters to All of Us
    discussCatholic Life4h ago
    National Catholic Register

    SourcesNational Catholic Register

  29. 29
    C. S. Lewis and Questioning the “Right” to Happiness
    discussCatholic Life5h ago
    Public Discourse

    SourcesPublic Discourse

  30. 30
    Face life with courage
    discussCatholic Life7h ago
    Focolare Movement

    SourcesFocolare Movement

  31. 31
    Josephites end Terciat 2026 in Oyom-Abang
    discussReligious Orders9h ago
    Piccole Suore di S. Giuseppe di Montgay

    The Josephites have concluded Terciat 2026 in Oyom-Abang. The event took place at an unspecified location.

    SourcesPiccole Suore di S. Giuseppe di Montgay

  32. 32
    ‘Nature is a love letter from God’
    discussCatholic Life9h ago
    The Catholic Spirit

    SourcesThe Catholic Spirit

  33. 33
    The Catholic Weekly publishes apocalypse vision
    discussCatholic Life5h ago
    The Catholic WeeklyPerspective

    The Catholic Weekly publishes a vision for the modern world. The term 'apocalypse' refers to an unveiling or revelation. This vision is presented in a Christian tradition context.

    SourcesThe Catholic Weekly

  34. 34
    Catholic Religious Australia elects new national council
    discussCatholic Life8h ago
    CathNews Australia

    SourcesCathNews Australia

  35. 35
    ­Coalition and Greens force Labor to rework reform package
    discussCatholic Life8h ago
    CathNews Australia

    SourcesCathNews Australia

  36. 36
    Pope sends message to Catholic Social Services Australia
    discussVatican9h ago
    CathNews Australia

    SourcesCathNews Australia

  37. 37
    Catholic Charities develops affordable senior housing
    discussCatholic Life10h ago
    CatholicPhilly

    Catholic Charities of Philadelphia has developed nine senior housing communities. Two communities marked 10 years in the city. The communities allow seniors to live within their budgets.

    SourcesCatholicPhilly

  38. 38
    Catholics across the Diocese to gather for 25th anniversary 9/11 Mass of Remembrance
    discussDioceses9h ago
    The Monitor

    SourcesThe Monitor

  39. 39
    Seminary welcomes 16 men for vocations retreat
    discussCatholic Life9h ago
    CathNews Australia

    SourcesCathNews Australia

  40. 40
    Remembering a priest who spent his life in ‘love and service’
    discussCatholic Life9h ago
    CathNews Australia

    SourcesCathNews Australia

  41. 41
    Some summer enjoyment for Bishop and priests
    discussBishops9h ago
    The Monitor

    SourcesThe Monitor

  42. 42
    Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis launches $250 million capital campaign
    discussDioceses10h ago
    The Catholic Spirit

    The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis has started a capital campaign to strengthen parishes and renovate the Cathedral of St. Paul and the Basilica of St. Mary. The campaign aims to support Catholic education and build community. It is the archdiocese's first major capital campaign in over 20 years.

    SourcesThe Catholic Spirit

  43. 43
    Quantum Physics and the Mystery of God’s Creation
    discussCatholic Life9h ago
    National Catholic Register

    SourcesNational Catholic Register

  44. 44
    Catholic schools and childhood vaccines: A showdown between Florida’s attorney general and bishops
    discussBishops8h ago
    America

    SourcesAmerica

  45. 45
    Meeting God (and others) in the storm shelter
    discussCatholic Life8h ago
    America

    SourcesAmerica

  46. 46
    Holy Family 2 takes top softball trophy
    discussDioceses9h ago
    Catholic Star Herald

    SourcesCatholic Star Herald

  47. 47
    La Diócesis de El Paso pone fin a su ministerio para menores no acompañados mientras la administración Trump retiene casi un millón de dólares adeudados
    discussCatholic Life9h ago
    The Monitor

    SourcesThe Monitor

  48. 48
    Diocese of El Paso ends unaccompanied child ministry as Trump admin withholds almost $1M owed
    discussDioceses9h ago
    The Monitor

    SourcesThe Monitor

  49. 49
    The Church in the Upper Midwest
    discussCatholic Life9h ago
    OSV News

    SourcesOSV News

  50. 50
    World’s longest concert scheduled to end in 2640
    discussCulture9h ago
    CathNews Australia

    SourcesCathNews Australia

  51. 51
    Spokane bishop calls for prayers, outreach as wildfires ravage area
    discussBishops9h ago
    The Monitor

    SourcesThe Monitor

  52. 52
    Catholic Telegraph publishes St. Lawrence coloring page
    discussCatholic Life10h ago
    The Catholic Telegraph

    The Catholic Telegraph has published a coloring page of St. Lawrence. The page is available on their website.

    SourcesThe Catholic Telegraph

  53. 53
    Mexican bishops call for religious freedom
    discussReligious Freedom11h ago
    Aid to the Church in Need

    The Catholic bishops of Mexico marked the centenary of the Calles Law with a message. The law imposed restrictions on the Church. ACN joins the call for religious freedom.

    SourcesAid to the Church in Need

  54. 54
    Archbishop Pérez appoints Sister Marie Mechtild Wasserthal
    discussDioceses11h ago
    CatholicPhilly

    Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez has appointed Sister Marie Mechtild Wasserthal as Delegate for Consecrated Life. She will serve as liaison to 66 religious communities in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

    SourcesCatholicPhilly

  55. 55
    First-Class Relic of San Jose Sanchez del Rio To Be Blessed at Stony Point Shrine
    discussLiturgy10h ago
    Catholic New York

    SourcesCatholic New York

  56. 56
    Archdiocese receives $125,000 grant
    discussEducation11h ago
    CatholicPhilly

    The Archdiocesan Youth Ministry Office got a $125,000 grant to expand a leadership program. The program empowers teens to lead parish-based service projects. The grant came from the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry.

    SourcesCatholicPhilly

  57. 57
    Citing economic and moral tolls, bishops in Texas and Michigan demand immigration reform
    discussCatholic Life10h ago
    National Catholic Reporter

    SourcesNational Catholic Reporter

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