Pope Lev XIV will visit three Latin American countries from November 6-17. Local churches are preparing for the papal visit. The Vatican confirmed the apostolic journey.
SourcesVatican NewsCírkev.cz
Tuesday, August 11, 2026 · Ordinary Time, Week 19 · Green · updated 1m · Español · Italiano
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Vatican News · Církev.cz · Vatican Observatory · Agenzia Fides- 01 discussVaticanNew 1h ago
Pope Lev XIV will visit three Latin American countries from November 6-17.
2 sources·Vatican NewsCírkev.cz
- 02 discussVatican18h ago
The Vatican Observatory created a large Active Region display for a solar eclipse event.
Vatican Observatory
The Vatican Observatory created a large Active Region display for a solar eclipse event. The display allowed people to see and touch its shapes.
SourcesVatican Observatory
- 03 discussBishops19h ago
The Holy Father has accepted Bishop Adelio Dell'Oro's resignation and appointed Msgr. Piotr Pytlowany as bishop of Karaganda, Kazakhstan.
Agenzia Fides
The Holy Father has accepted Bishop Adelio Dell'Oro's resignation and appointed Msgr. Piotr Pytlowany as bishop of Karaganda, Kazakhstan. Pytlowany was previously a priest fidei donum of the archdiocese of Przemyśl, Poland. He has served in various roles in Kazakhstan.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
- 04 discussChurch & StateNew 1h ago
President Samia Suluhu Hassan met with Catholic Bishops in Tanzania to discuss national issues and strengthen cooperation.
Vatican News
President Samia Suluhu Hassan met with Catholic Bishops in Tanzania to discuss national issues and strengthen cooperation. They talked about politics, faith, and development. The meeting also emphasized the role of religious leaders in promoting national unity and values.
SourcesVatican News
- 05 discussReligious Orders19h ago
The Missionaries of Mary Queen of Heaven, a religious community of nuns, have rescued and rehabilitated hundreds of women and girls who survived sex trafficking and abuse.
Agenzia Fides
The Missionaries of Mary Queen of Heaven, a religious community of nuns, have rescued and rehabilitated hundreds of women and girls who survived sex trafficking and abuse. They provide a safe home, care, and educational assistance to survivors. The community was founded in 1996 in the Archdiocese of Cebu.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
- 06 discussCatholic LifeNew 1m ago
Jordan is preparing for the 2000th anniversary of Jesus' baptism, traditionally linked to Al-Maghtas.
2 sources·Vatican NewsNiedziela
Jordan is preparing for the 2000th anniversary of Jesus' baptism, traditionally linked to Al-Maghtas. A national committee has been formed, led by Jordan's premier Jafar Hassan. The jubilee will be celebrated in 2030.
SourcesVatican NewsNiedziela
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Tuesday, August 11
14 stories · 1 corroborated- 01 discussChurch & StateNew 35m ago
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit western Colombia, causing over 100 deaths and injuring hundreds.
4 sources·Vatican NewsVida NuevaACI Prensa
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit western Colombia, causing over 100 deaths and injuring hundreds. The Catholic Church is organizing aid for the affected. Several churches, sanctuaries, and buildings were damaged.
- 04 discussReligious OrdersNew 1h ago
Gość Niedzielny
Father Benedict Chao, the world's oldest Trappist monk, died at 108. The Diocese of Hong Kong reported his death. He was 108 years old.
SourcesGość Niedzielny
- 05 discussEducationNew 1h ago
ANEC held a summit on strategic communication in Brasília.
Vatican News
ANEC held a summit on strategic communication in Brasília. The event took place on August 5 and 6.
SourcesVatican News
- 06 discussCatholic LifeNew 1h ago
Famiglia Cristiana
Suor Chiara Francesca Lacchini talks about Saint Clare of Assisi's life and legacy. She highlights Clare's liberating sobriety and simplicity. Suor Chiara Francesca Lacchini is a monaca del Monastero San Romualdo di Primiero and president of the Federazione delle Clarisse Cappuccine d'Italia.
SourcesFamiglia Cristiana
- 12 discussCatholic LifeNew 1h ago
The Church commemorates the memory of Santa Clara de Assis.
Vatican News
The Church commemorates the memory of Santa Clara de Assis. She is known as the Dama dos Pobres. Vatican News reports on her legacy.
SourcesVatican News
- 13 discussCatholic LifeNew 1h ago
Suore dell'Assunzione della S. Vergine
L'Assomption et ses Œuvres releases new issue on praying for peace with Mary. The issue is now available.
- 14 discussVatican2h ago
Kardinali Júlio Duarte Langa has passed away.
Vatican News
Kardinali Júlio Duarte Langa has passed away. He was a witness to faith, humility and service. He remained faithful to God's will until the end of his life.
SourcesVatican News
Monday, August 10
43 stories · 15 corroborated- 01 discussLife & Family7h ago
A nationwide survey found 90% of respondents confirm sorcery accusation-related violence happens in their community.
11 sources·Archdiocese of Port MoresbyArchdiocese of Mount HagenDiocese of Kundiawa+3
A nationwide survey found 90% of respondents confirm sorcery accusation-related violence happens in their community. Hundreds are killed, tortured, and displaced annually. 95% demand government action.
SourcesArchdiocese of Port MoresbyArchdiocese of Mount HagenDiocese of KundiawaDiocese of LaeDiocese of KeremaDiocese of Kavieng
- 02 discussCatholic Life5h ago
The Hillbilly Thomists, a group of Dominican friars, have released their sixth album, 'Strange Land'.
2 sources·ZENIT News AgencyThe Catholic Thing
The Hillbilly Thomists, a group of Dominican friars, have released their sixth album, 'Strange Land'. The album coincides with their summer tour. The friars balance their music with full-time religious life and ministering to their communities.
- 05 discussVatican8h ago
Pope Francis issued the motu proprio Traditionis Custodes in July 2021.
2 sources·Catholic Outlook
Pope Francis issued the motu proprio Traditionis Custodes in July 2021. The document was met with open hostility. It concerns the one law of prayer.
SourcesCatholic Outlook
- 06 discussDioceses10h ago
The Diocese of Carora announced the XXIII visit of the Sacred Cloth of Nuestra Señora de Chiquinquirá de Aregue to Carora.
2 sources·Diocese of PetareDiocese of Machiques
The Diocese of Carora announced the XXIII visit of the Sacred Cloth of Nuestra Señora de Chiquinquirá de Aregue to Carora. The image will visit temples in the San Juan Bautista Pastoral Zone from August 16 to October 3. The visit will include a contemplative prayer for those affected by recent earthquakes.
- 07 discussDioceses11h ago
Mons. Elieser Rivero presided over the Holy Mass at the Parroquia Ntra.
2 sources·Diocese of PetareDiocese of Machiques
Mons. Elieser Rivero presided over the Holy Mass at the Parroquia Ntra. Sra. del Carmen de Guachara to close the Mission of the Diocese's Seminarians. He emphasized the importance of missionary action and warned against internal obstacles to announcing the Gospel. The mission included baptisms and the ordination of a new acolyte.
- 08 discussDioceses11h ago
The Diocese of Guanare has announced the schedule of activities for the upcoming Jubilar Coromotano Year.
2 sources·Diocese of PetareDiocese of Machiques
The Diocese of Guanare has announced the schedule of activities for the upcoming Jubilar Coromotano Year. The activities will be spiritual, liturgical, penitential, and charitable. A novena and procession will take place from August 29 to September 6.
- 09 discussDioceses11h ago
Mons. Elieser Rivero, Bishop of San Fernando de Apure, delivered goods, clothing, and food to Pumé indigenous families.
2 sources·Diocese of PetareDiocese of Machiques
Mons. Elieser Rivero, Bishop of San Fernando de Apure, delivered goods, clothing, and food to Pumé indigenous families. He also presided over the closing Mass of the Seminarians' Mission in Guachara. The bishop and seminarians engaged in evangelization activities with indigenous communities.
- 10 discussVatican6h ago
Pope Leo XIV called for an immediate ceasefire and humanitarian aid in Sudan.
6 sources·The Catholic WeeklyThe LeavenOSV News+3
Pope Leo XIV called for an immediate ceasefire and humanitarian aid in Sudan. He also prayed for victims in the Ukraine-Russia conflict. The Pope expressed concern over the situation in Sudan, particularly in el-Obeid.
SourcesThe Catholic WeeklyThe LeavenOSV NewsThe Catholic SunThe Catholic RegisterACI Africa
- 11 discussVatican9h ago
Pope Leo XIV will celebrate Mass at the Basilica Shrine of Our Lady of Good Counsel on September 7.
4 sources·The Catholic WeeklyVatican NewsOSV News+1
Pope Leo XIV will celebrate Mass at the Basilica Shrine of Our Lady of Good Counsel on September 7. The Mass is on the eve of the feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The event will take place in Genazzano.
SourcesThe Catholic WeeklyVatican NewsOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun
- 12 discussCulture10h ago
Catholic experts told OSV News that recent security issues with AI developers Anthropic and OpenAI show a need for greater human oversight.
4 sources·Diocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic SpiritOSV News+1
Catholic experts told OSV News that recent security issues with AI developers Anthropic and OpenAI show a need for greater human oversight. Anthropic's models hacked three clients after OpenAI announced a similar breach. The experts' comments come after Anthropic partnered with the Vatican on an encyclical release.
SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic SpiritOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun
- 14 discussDioceses11h ago
The Archdiocese of Malta is holding a Mass and Rosary on 11th August 2026 at 9:30am.
2 sources·Knisja MaltijaArchdiocese of Malta
The Archdiocese of Malta is holding a Mass and Rosary on 11th August 2026 at 9:30am. The event includes prayer for Spiritual Communion.
- 15 discussReligious Freedom10h ago
A report warns of a US shift away from prioritizing international religious freedom.
3 sources·Catholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report
A report warns of a US shift away from prioritizing international religious freedom. The State Department disagrees, citing Trump's global leadership on the issue.
SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report
- 16 discussVatican2h ago
Pope Leon XIV will visit Peru in November.
Vatican News
Pope Leon XIV will visit Peru in November. Bishop Carlos García Camader comments on the trip. He hopes for peace and fraternity.
SourcesVatican News
- 20 discussBishops2h ago
Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences
The Federation of Asian Bishops' Conferences released a final statement from the Confucian-Christian Colloquium. The statement aims to build a harmonious world.
- 21 discussCulture2h ago
The Southern Cross
The SALA festival is being held across South Australia. It features a variety of art in galleries, cafes, and libraries. The event is annual.
SourcesThe Southern Cross
- 25 discussEducation3h ago
The Southern Cross
The Lesotho Catholic Bishops Conference attended the inaugural Catholic Education conference in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The meeting was held to discuss African Catholic Education. The conference was organized by SECAM.
SourcesThe Southern Cross
- 26 discussCulture4h ago
The Catholic Weekly
Sudan is considered one of the most dangerous places on earth. Hundreds of thousands of people have been killed and 14 million displaced. The Economist made this statement.
SourcesThe Catholic Weekly
- 27 discussReligious Orders4h ago
The Catholic Weekly
A New Zealand priest has been excommunicated after being ordained as a sedevacantist bishop in Scotland. The ordination was done by a tiny religious order. The priest is now excommunicated.
SourcesThe Catholic Weekly
- 28 discussCatholic Life4h ago
The Catholic Leader
Brisbane Archbishop Shane Mackinlay spoke at St Stephen's Cathedral on St Mary MacKillop's solemnity. He reflected on her determination to serve those at risk. The event brought the Brisbane community together in faith and fun.
SourcesThe Catholic Leader
- 29 discussBishops2h 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 18:1-5,10,12-14.
SourcesVatican News
- 31 discussCatholic Life5h ago
The Catholic Sun
St. Clare of Assisi and St. Francis mutually inspired each other. They adopted a revolutionary way of life. Clare was a loyal disciple and kindred spirit to Francis.
SourcesThe Catholic Sun
- 32 discussCatholic Life5h ago
Matters India
Patna Church bids farewell to veteran missionary evangelist Sadhu Shilanand. He spent five decades in ministry and his funeral drew 800 mourners. Patna Church lost a veteran evangelist in his passing.
SourcesMatters India
- 33 discussCatholic Life5h ago
ACI Digital
The basilica of Santa Clara in Assis houses the crucifix that spoke to St. Francis of Assis. It is a significant artifact in the town of Assis.
SourcesACI Digital
- 38 discussVatican6h ago
DOMRADIO.DE
Pope Leo XIV spoke about borders, connecting his family history to migration. He warned against viewing people as mere numbers and risks. Ceuta was also mentioned.
SourcesDOMRADIO.DE
- 39 discussLife & Family6h ago
ZENIT News Agency
A study finds parenthood is increasing the importance Americans place on marriage. Fatherhood and motherhood are key factors. The study reveals a shift in attitudes towards marriage.
SourcesZENIT News Agency
- 40 discussChurch & State7h ago
Matters India
Christian bodies in India, including the Catholic Bishops Conference of India, are urging the government to reconsider a funding bill. They expressed their concerns on social media. The groups involved include the National Council of Churches in India and the Council of Churches in Mizoram.
SourcesMatters India
- 41 discussEducation9h ago
The Catholic Weekly
Catholic Mission invites students to design a sockball from recycled materials. The competition is part of Socktober 2026. Students can participate nationally.
SourcesThe Catholic Weekly
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