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  1. 01
    Kazakhstan Embassy to Holy See marks International Day against Nuclear Tests
    discussCultureNew1m ago

    The Embassy of Kazakhstan to the Holy See marked the International Day against Nuclear Tests.

    Agenzia Fides

    The Embassy of Kazakhstan to the Holy See marked the International Day against Nuclear Tests. Kazakhstan closed the Semipalatinsk nuclear test site 35 years ago. The site was the location of 456 nuclear tests between 1949 and 1989.

    SourcesAgenzia Fides

  2. 02
    Pope Leo XIV issues Motu Proprio Mutua Concordia
    discussCanon LawNew58m ago

    Pope Leo XIV has issued the Apostolic Letter Mutua Concordia, amending Canons 106 and 126 of the Codex Canonum Ecclesiarum Orientalium.

    2 sources3 reportsHoly See Press OfficeThe Holy See

    Pope Leo XIV has issued the Apostolic Letter Mutua Concordia, amending Canons 106 and 126 of the Codex Canonum Ecclesiarum Orientalium. The letter may be consulted in Italian and Latin. The amendments aim to strengthen the synodality of the Eastern Catholic Churches.

    SourcesHoly See Press OfficeThe Holy See

  3. 03
    Pope meets 14 Lutheran bishops
    discussVaticanNew1h ago

    Pope meets 14 Lutheran bishops from Norway.

    Vatican News

    Pope meets 14 Lutheran bishops from Norway. Pope gives catechesis on Sacrosanctum Concilium. Pope speaks at Rimini Meeting.

    SourcesVatican News

  4. 04
    Pope Leo XIV sends condolences for King Harald V
    discussChurch & StateUpdated28m ago

    Pope Leo XIV expressed his condolences to King Haakon VIII and the people of Norway for the death of King Harald V. The Pope praised the late King's decades of devoted service to the…

    10 sources12 reportsVatican NewsL'Osservatore RomanoDiocese of Hallam+1

    Pope Leo XIV expressed his condolences to King Haakon VIII and the people of Norway for the death of King Harald V. The Pope praised the late King's decades of devoted service to the Scandinavian nation. King Harald V died on August 28 at the age of 89.

    SourcesVatican NewsL'Osservatore RomanoDiocese of HallamDiocese of Skopje

  5. 05
    Pope Leo XIV publishes doctoral thesis in Chinese
    discussEducation15h ago

    The doctoral thesis of Pope Leo XIV has been translated and published in Chinese.

    Agenzia Fides

    The doctoral thesis of Pope Leo XIV has been translated and published in Chinese. The thesis examines the role and authority of the local prior in the Order of Saint Augustine. The Chinese edition was published by the Centre for Catholic Studies of the Chinese University of Hong Kong.

    SourcesAgenzia Fides

  6. 06
    Vatican News publishes 39th part of "Biblical Figures" series
    discussEducationNew2h ago

    Vatican News publishes the 39th part of the "Biblical Figures" series.

    Vatican News

    Vatican News publishes the 39th part of the "Biblical Figures" series. The series is prepared by Sr. Anna Mátiková. The 39th part is about Abraham and John the Baptist.

    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 ACI Africa
    1. Ugandan Catholic Bishops mourn King Oyo
    2. DR Congo President Announces National Dialogue
    3. Ghana Catholic Diocese Suspends Priest
  2. America National Catholic Reporter · The Catholic Register
    1. In the land of the lost, get directions from Catholics who are 'Flipping the Tables'
    2. Calming anxiety’s storm through the Real Presence
    3. Phyllis Zagano publishes book on women's diaconate
  3. Asia CBCP News · Archdiocese of Huê · Diocese of Bà Ria
    1. Bishop warns parents not to outsource raising children
    2. Diocese of Bà Rìa and Archdiocese of Huè celebrate Saint Monica
    3. Bishop Louis Nguyễn Anh Tuấn administers 64 confirmations
  4. Europe cath.ch · Niedziela · Gość Niedzielny
    1. cath.ch publishes Yasmina Khadra interview
    2. Abbé Bernard Miserez preaches at Chapelle du Vorbourg
    3. Prymas Polski supports bill for mandatory religion classes
  5. Oceania Nothing filed in this window.

Sunday, August 30

2 stories · none yet corroborated
  1. 01
    cath.ch publishes Yasmina Khadra interview
    discussCultureNew1m ago
    cath.ch

    Yasmina Khadra discusses Palestinian tragedy.

    Sourcescath.ch

  2. 02
    Abbé Bernard Miserez preaches at Chapelle du Vorbourg
    discussCatholic LifeNew1m ago
    cath.ch

    Abbé Bernard Miserez preached at Chapelle du Vorbourg in Delémont. The event was broadcast by RTS.

    Sourcescath.ch

Saturday, August 29

39 stories · 3 corroborated
  1. 01
    Pope Leo XIV participates in lake procession
    discussVaticanNew5m ago

    Pope Leo XIV participates in a procession on Lake Albano.

    3 sources4 reportsVatican NewsNiedzielaDeon

    Pope Leo XIV participates in a procession on Lake Albano. He is the first pope to do so. The event takes place in Castel Gandolfo.

    SourcesVatican NewsNiedzielaDeon

  2. 02
    Riječka nadbiskupija publishes adapted Gospel for 22nd Sunday
    discussLiturgyNew3h ago
    2 sourcesDiocese of RijekaVatican News

    SourcesDiocese of RijekaVatican News

  3. 03
    Lord's Day Reflection: 'Not conformed but transformed’
    discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
    2 sourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

  4. 04
    How the movie ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ inspired a camp for Catholic fathers and sons
    discussCatholic LifeNew21m ago
    Catholic News Agency

    SourcesCatholic News Agency

  5. 05
    Prymas Polski supports bill for mandatory religion classes
    discussEducationNew35m ago
    Niedziela

    Prymas Polski abp Wojciech Polak supports a bill for mandatory religion classes. The bill proposes two mandatory religion or ethics classes per week. The current system, where students can opt out of both, is "demoralizing".

    SourcesNiedziela

  6. 06
    Holy Father celebrates Holy Mass in Castel Gandolfo
    discussVaticanNew1h ago

    The Holy Father celebrated Holy Mass in the Church of Maria Santissima del Lago in Castel Gandolfo.

    Holy See Press Office

    The Holy Father celebrated Holy Mass in the Church of Maria Santissima del Lago in Castel Gandolfo. A Marian procession on the lake followed.

    SourcesHoly See Press Office

  7. 07
    ks. Marcin Jurak MIC says pressure does not work in spiritual world
    discussCatholic LifeNew49m ago
    Gość Niedzielny

    ks. Marcin Jurak MIC, a marianin and proboszcz of the parish of Matki Bożej Królowej Polski in Warsaw, talks about his experience and work with engaged couples and people on the margins. He emphasizes the importance of following Christ's example and being understanding and accompanying.

    SourcesGość Niedzielny

  8. 08
    Plane takes off early, leaves 130 passengers in Poznań
    discussCultureNew55m ago
    Deon

    A plane took off early from Poznań, leaving about 130 passengers behind. The flight was scheduled to depart at 2:00 PM.

    SourcesDeon

  9. 09
    Pope celebrates Mass at Castel Gandolfo
    discussVaticanNew1h ago

    The Pope celebrated Mass at the Church of Maria Santissima del Lago in Castel Gandolfo.

    Holy See Press Office

    The Pope celebrated Mass at the Church of Maria Santissima del Lago in Castel Gandolfo. He also led a Marian procession on the lake.

    SourcesHoly See Press Office

  10. 10
    Pope names Lizardo Estrada Herrera Coadjutor Archbishop of Cuzco
    discussBishopsNew1h ago

    The Holy See has named Lizardo Estrada Herrera as Coadjutor Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Cuzco.

    Holy See Press Office

    The Holy See has named Lizardo Estrada Herrera as Coadjutor Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Cuzco. He was previously Auxiliary Bishop of the same archdiocese. Herrera was born in 1973 and studied philosophy and theology. He was ordained a priest in 2005.

    SourcesHoly See Press Office

  11. 11
    EWTN News explains: Why does the Catholic Church oppose surrogacy?
    discussLife & FamilyNew1h ago
    Catholic News Agency

    SourcesCatholic News Agency

  12. 12
    Nigerian bishops declare solidarity with Muslims after massive mosque kidnapping
    discussBishopsNew1h ago
    Vida Nueva

    The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has condemned the kidnapping of over 100 Muslim worshippers in a mosque in the Borgu area of Niger state and the killing of at least 47 people in Ukum. The CBCN expressed solidarity with the Muslim community.

    SourcesVida Nueva

  13. 13
    24th Klostermarkt takes place in Dalheim
    discussReligious OrdersNew1h ago
    DOMRADIO.DE

    The 24th Klostermarkt takes place in Dalheim, Lichtenau, featuring handcrafts from 50 monasteries. The market offers a diverse range of products from various monastic communities.

    SourcesDOMRADIO.DE

  14. 14
    Jesús Francisco Molina sparks controversy with exclusive charity
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    Religión Digital

    Jesús Francisco Molina's words have sparked controversy. He is a priest. His words have been criticized as a deformation of the Gospel message.

    SourcesReligión Digital

  15. 15
    Cyberattack on MyDr exposes sensitive data
    discussCultureNew2h ago
    Gość Niedzielny

    A cyberattack on MyDr has exposed sensitive data, including PESEL numbers. Affected individuals can check online to see what data was leaked.

    SourcesGość Niedzielny

  16. 16
    Cardinal De Donatis celebrates Perdonanza Celestiniana
    discussVaticanNew2h ago

    Cardinal De Donatis celebrates Perdonanza Celestiniana in L'Aquila.

    Vatican News

    Cardinal De Donatis celebrates Perdonanza Celestiniana in L'Aquila. The event takes place every year from August 23 to 30.

    SourcesVatican News

  17. 17
    Gunfire erupts in Niamey, Niger
    discussChurch & StateNew2h ago
    La Croix

    Heavy gunfire has been heard in Niamey, Niger. The city has been the scene of clashes between the ruling junta and jihadist groups.

    SourcesLa Croix

  18. 18
    Alessandra Mussolini joins Uomini e Donne
    discussCultureNew2h ago
    Newsbook

    Mussolini will comment on Trono Classico and Trono Over. She joins Tina Cipollari and Gianni Sperti.

    SourcesNewsbook

  19. 19
    Gunmen free 6 kidnapped children in Kenscoff, Haiti
    discussChurch & StateNew3h ago

    Gunmen have freed 6 kidnapped children in Kenscoff, Haiti.

    Vatican News

    Gunmen have freed 6 kidnapped children in Kenscoff, Haiti. The children were part of a group of over 50 people kidnapped during a massacre in a suburb of Port-au-Prince on August 23. The UN is calling for impartial investigations into the violence.

    SourcesVatican News

  20. 20
    Pope Leo XIV to participate in boat procession
    discussVaticanNew3h ago

    Pope Leo XIV will participate in a boat procession in Castel Gandolfo, crossing part of Lake Albano.

    Vatican News

    Pope Leo XIV will participate in a boat procession in Castel Gandolfo, crossing part of Lake Albano. He will be the first Pope to do so.

    SourcesVatican News

  21. 21
    Fundação Jornada supports 25 youth projects in Portugal
    discussEducationNew3h ago
    Agência Ecclesia

    The Fundação Jornada is supporting 25 projects focused on young people in Portugal. The projects were selected from a pool of initiatives that aim to address various issues affecting young people. The Fundação Jornada was created in the context of the Jornada Mundial da Juventude Lisboa 2023.

    SourcesAgência Ecclesia

  22. 22
    In the land of the lost, get directions from Catholics who are 'Flipping the Tables'
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    National Catholic Reporter

    SourcesNational Catholic Reporter

  23. 23
    Calming anxiety’s storm through the Real Presence
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    The Catholic Register

    SourcesThe Catholic Register

  24. 24
    Phyllis Zagano publishes book on women's diaconate
    discussLife & FamilyNew3h ago
    National Catholic Reporter

    The book argues that the primary barrier to ordaining women deacons is cultural, not theological. The book is titled The Vatican and Women Deacons.

    SourcesNational Catholic Reporter

  25. 25
    AgenSIR reports war visible in Odessa
    discussCultureNew3h ago
    Agenzia SIR

    AgenSIR reports on the war in Odessa, describing the journey from Italy to Odessa. The war is visible in the fields, cemeteries, and eyes of the people. The journey from Italy to Odessa involves a flight to Chisinau, Moldavia, and then a 190 km drive.

    SourcesAgenzia SIR

  26. 26
    Custodia reopens schools in Terra Santa
    discussEducationNew3h ago
    Agenzia SIR

    Custodia reopens schools in Terra Santa despite war and denied permits. Schools are a safe haven.

    SourcesAgenzia SIR

  27. 27
    Father Gabriel Romanelli rebuilds parish complex in Gaza Strip
    discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
    Agenzia SIR

    Father Gabriel Romanelli is rebuilding the parish complex in the Gaza Strip. The complex was used as a refuge for hundreds of people. Many things are broken or damaged and the work to be done is enormous.

    SourcesAgenzia SIR

  28. 28
    Bank of Valletta helps over 700 children learn about money
    discussEducationNew3h ago
    Newsbook

    The Bank of Valletta is strengthening its commitment to financial education through its participation in the SkolaSajf 2026 program. The program helps children learn about money and how to protect themselves from scams.

    SourcesNewsbook

  29. 29
    Driver loses control of car and crashes into 3 parked cars
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    Newsbook

    A driver lost control of their car and crashed into 3 parked cars. The driver is being treated at Isptar Mater Dei.

    SourcesNewsbook

  30. 30
    Leo XIV visits the land of Francisco
    discussVaticanNew3h ago
    Exaudi

    The visit is a message of faith, closeness, and unity. Leo XIV is a Pope of concrete gestures.

    SourcesExaudi

  31. 31
    Newsbook reports new episodes of Far Away
    discussCultureNew3h ago
    Newsbook

    Newsbook reports new episodes of Far Away will air in Turkey from September. The first episodes show Alya and her son Deniz Cihan in Budapest.

    SourcesNewsbook

  32. 32
    NDRRMA reports 626 dead in Nepal floods
    discussCultureNew4h ago
    Gość Niedzielny

    Foreign rescue teams join search efforts.

    SourcesGość Niedzielny

  33. 33
    Padre Nuno Fileno rejects false idea of progress
    discussCultureNew4h ago
    Agência Ecclesia

    Padre Nuno Fileno, capelão da Universidade de Coimbra, alertou para o risco de delegar decisões morais na inteligência artificial. Ele denunciou o impacto de uma evolução técnica desprovida de limites éticos.

    SourcesAgência Ecclesia

  34. 34
    Padre Nuno Fileno rejects false idea of progress
    discussCultureNew4h ago
    Agência Ecclesia

    Padre Nuno Fileno, capelão da Universidade de Coimbra, alertou para o risco de delegar decisões morais na inteligência artificial. Ele denunciou o impacto de uma evolução técnica desprovida de limites éticos.

    SourcesAgência Ecclesia

  35. 35
    Pope Leo XIV explains liturgy reform
    discussLiturgyNew4h ago
    Aleteia

    Pope Leo XIV gave a catechesis on the Constitution on the holy liturgy. He explained why the liturgy was reformed.

    SourcesAleteia

  36. 36
    Santa discovers Catholicism in Livorno
    discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
    Avvenire

    She changed the Usa.

    SourcesAvvenire

  37. 37
    National Catholic Reporter publishes spiritual lessons of back-to-school season
    discussEducationNew3h ago
    National Catholic ReporterPerspective

    Eric A. Clayton writes about learning a new way of being. The article reflects on the spiritual lessons of back-to-school season.

    SourcesNational Catholic Reporter

  38. 38
    St. John the Baptist remembered
    discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
    Angelus NewsPerspective

    The Church remembers St. John the Baptist's death. He preached repentance and condemned Herod's adultery.

    SourcesAngelus News

  39. 39
    P. Jorge Miró comments on Sunday
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    ExaudiPerspective

    The commentary is available on Exaudi.

    SourcesExaudi

Friday, August 28

15 stories · none yet corroborated
  1. 01
    Rai replaces Sigfrido Ranucci with Giulia Presutti and Daniele Piervincenzi on Report
    discussCultureNew4h ago
    Famiglia Cristiana

    Ranucci calls it a political choice. Report's historic correspondents threaten to resign en masse.

    SourcesFamiglia Cristiana

  2. 02
    Elevazione Spirituale at St. Peter's Basilica
    discussCultureNew5h ago

    The Elevazione Spirituale, a musical meditation, will take place at St. Peter's Basilica today.

    Vatican News

    The Elevazione Spirituale, a musical meditation, will take place at St. Peter's Basilica today. The event is part of the preparations for the 400th anniversary of the consecration of the Vatican basilica. The meditation will feature the works of Palestrina, Bruckner, and Elgar.

    SourcesVatican News

  3. 03
    Antonio Cardoso sings on Vatican Radio
    discussCatholic LifeNew5h ago

    He is a singer, composer and catechist.

    Vatican News

    He is a singer, composer and catechist. He is on the Brazilian program every Sunday.

    SourcesVatican News

  4. 04
    Hiroshi Sugimoto exhibits at Musée Soulages
    discussCultureNew5h ago
    La Croix

    The Musée Soulages in Rodez hosts an exhibition by Hiroshi Sugimoto until September 13. The Japanese photographer's work resonates with Pierre Soulages'.

    SourcesLa Croix

  5. 05
    Yorgen Fenech enters 52nd day of trial
    discussChurch & StateNew5h ago
    Newsbook

    Yorgen Fenech is on trial. Newsbook Malta is reporting live from the courtroom. The trial has reached its 52nd day.

    SourcesNewsbook

  6. 06
    Juventude Mariana Vicentina sends 3 laypeople on mission to Mozambique
    discussReligious OrdersNew5h ago
    Agência Ecclesia

    They will support children and youth in education, food and health.

    SourcesAgência Ecclesia

  7. 07
    La Croix publishes cookie recipe
    discussCultureNew5h ago
    La Croix

    La Croix publishes a recipe for gianduja cookies. The cookies are popular in Paris and New York.

    SourcesLa Croix

  8. 08
    Laure Saint-Raymond leads education project
    discussEducation6h ago
    La Croix

    Laure Saint-Raymond, a Catholic and mother of six, is leading an education project. She aims to propose concrete solutions in the field of education. The project is based on a large consultation of the field.

    SourcesLa Croix

  9. 09
    Miriam Dalli says nearly all of Gozo is without electricity
    discussCulture6h ago
    Newsbook

    A power outage has affected nearly all of Gozo. The Maltese islands are experiencing a heatwave.

    SourcesNewsbook

  10. 10
    Destiny celebrates 10 years of success
    discussCulture6h ago
    Newsbook

    Destiny celebrates 10 years of success in music. She has been successful in Malta and abroad.

    SourcesNewsbook

  11. 11
    Would Jesus use AI?
    discussBishops7h ago
    Rome Reports

    SourcesRome Reports

  12. 12
    Canção Nova airs Agro show
    discussCulture8h ago
    Canção Nova

    Canção Nova airs Agro show. The show features the last day of the Barretão festival. A family dedicates themselves to the Crioulo horse.

    SourcesCanção Nova

  13. 13
    Benedict Was the Outlier on Liturgy
    discussVatican7h ago
    Where Peter Is

    SourcesWhere Peter Is

  14. 14
    Papal Whiplash: Is the New Mass Really More “Accessible” Than the Old?
    discussVatican9h ago
    The Catholic Thing

    SourcesThe Catholic Thing

  15. 15
    US Department of Justice releases Long Report on Abuses and Persecution by Biden Administration against Traditional Catholics
    discussReligious Freedom9h ago
    Rorate Caeli

    SourcesRorate Caeli

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