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Saturday, August 8, 2026 · Ordinary Time, Week 18 · Green · updated 1m · Español · Italiano
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Vatican News · Agenzia Fides · Vida Nueva · ACI Stampa- 02 discussVaticanNew 1h ago
Archbishop Fortunatus Nwachukwu, Secretary of the Dicastery for Evangelization, discussed Christian media work in the digital age at the SIGNIS World Congress in Kigali, Rwanda.
2 sources·Agenzia FidesVatican News
Archbishop Fortunatus Nwachukwu, Secretary of the Dicastery for Evangelization, discussed Christian media work in the digital age at the SIGNIS World Congress in Kigali, Rwanda. He emphasized the importance of discipleship before influence for Catholic communicators. The congress brings together Catholic media professionals from over 100 countries.
SourcesAgenzia FidesVatican News
- 04 discussCatholic Life22h ago
Sister Inês Paulo Albino spoke to children at the National Congress of the Pontifical Society of Missionary Childhood.
Agenzia Fides
Sister Inês Paulo Albino spoke to children at the National Congress of the Pontifical Society of Missionary Childhood. She emphasized unity and service. The event marked the Society's 25th anniversary.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
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Saturday, August 8
41 stories · 4 corroborated- 01 discussCatholic Life3h ago
Journalist Theresa Laurence wrote a book about Sr.
2 sources·National Catholic ReporterGlobal Sisters Report
Journalist Theresa Laurence wrote a book about Sr. Sandra Smithson, a Black Catholic nun. The book covers her life and battles against racism and educational neglect in Nashville. Sr. Smithson worked in Tennessee for over four decades.
- 02 discussVatican2h ago
Pope Leo XIV will meet with abuse survivors during his September visit to France.
2 sources·Archdiocese of AvignonVatican News
Pope Leo XIV will meet with abuse survivors during his September visit to France. The meeting will be private and survivors will participate in its preparation. He will visit Paris, Lourdes, and Metz.
- 03 discussVatican4h ago
The Vatican has introduced a new collection of euro coins featuring Pope Leo XIV's image, marking a change from the previous design.
2 sources·Diocese of KontumLa Croix
The Vatican has introduced a new collection of euro coins featuring Pope Leo XIV's image, marking a change from the previous design. This is the first time since 2014 that the Pope's image has been featured on Vatican euro coins. The new design is a departure from the previous choice.
SourcesDiocese of KontumLa Croix
- 07 discussVaticanNew 1h ago
Pope Leo XIV will visit UNESCO in Paris.
Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV will visit UNESCO in Paris. This is the first papal visit since 1980. UNESCO highlights agreements with the Catholic Church.
SourcesVatican News
- 11 discussVaticanNew 1h ago
Pope Leo XIV will visit Genazzano on September 7, 2026.
Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV will visit Genazzano on September 7, 2026. He will lead a worship service at the Basilica Santuario della Madre del Buon Consiglio. This is his second visit to the Augustinian shrine.
SourcesVatican News
- 12 discussEducationNew 1h ago
SECAM gathered over 100 Catholic education professionals in Addis Abeba, Ethiopia.
Vatican News
SECAM gathered over 100 Catholic education professionals in Addis Abeba, Ethiopia. The conference aims to define a common vision for the future of Catholic education in Africa. It took place from August 6 to 8.
SourcesVatican News
- 13 discussVaticanNew 1h ago
Pope Leonas XIV will visit Genazzano on September 7.
Vatican News
Pope Leonas XIV will visit Genazzano on September 7. The town is located near Prenestinų mountains, 50 km southeast of Rome.
SourcesVatican News
- 15 discussVaticanNew 1h ago
Pope Leone XIV will preside a Mass at the Santuario della Madre del Buon Consiglio in Genazzano.
Vatican News
Pope Leone XIV will preside a Mass at the Santuario della Madre del Buon Consiglio in Genazzano. A painting of him will be inaugurated. The event occurs on the eve of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
SourcesVatican News
- 16 discussVatican2h ago
AMECEA
Pope Leo XIV appointed Fr. Kevin Otieno Mwandha as a Consultor for the Vatican's Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life. Fr. Mwandha expressed humility and desire to serve with discernment and courage. He will offer advice on matters affecting religious orders.
SourcesAMECEA
- 22 discussCatholic Life2h ago
AMECEA
Catholic University of Malawi students found long distances and medicine shortages affect Lupanga Village residents. Residents face financial constraints and travel far for free healthcare. The students presented their findings after a two-week community diagnosis.
SourcesAMECEA
- 24 discussChurch & State2h ago
AMECEA
Archbishop Alick Banda condemned escalating political violence ahead of Zambia's 2026 General Elections. He urged leaders and citizens to safeguard peace and uphold democratic values. The Archbishop called for impartial law enforcement and rejection of violence.
SourcesAMECEA
- 27 discussDioceses2h ago
Cardinal Reina comments on the Spin Time building seizure, affecting 400 people.
Vatican News
Cardinal Reina comments on the Spin Time building seizure, affecting 400 people. He says the Church will always support those suffering. Rome faces a serious problem of losing its identity.
SourcesVatican News
- 28 discussVatican3h ago
The Catholic Church in Mozambique bids farewell to Cardinal Dom Júlio Duarte Langa.
Vatican News
The Catholic Church in Mozambique bids farewell to Cardinal Dom Júlio Duarte Langa. A Mass was held in Maputo. The Apostolic Nuncio highlighted the cardinal's legacy of faith, peace, and reconciliation.
SourcesVatican News
- 32 discussCatholic Life3h ago
Honduras faces a humanitarian emergency, ranking sixth among the world's most neglected crises.
Vatican News
Honduras faces a humanitarian emergency, ranking sixth among the world's most neglected crises. Thousands are affected. A report by the Norwegian Refugee Council highlights the issue.
SourcesVatican News
- 38 discussCulture4h ago
Agenzia SIR
Italy dedicates a day to remember citizens who died working abroad, recalling the 1956 Marcinelle mining tragedy. The tragedy occurred in Belgium's Bois du Cazier mine. Italy marks this event annually on August 8.
SourcesAgenzia SIR
- 39 discussCulture4h ago
Agenzia SIR
Toni Ricciardi releases a book on Italian emigration. The book is titled 'Una Repubblica fondata sull’emigrazione. Marcinelle: storia e simbolo'. It marks the 70th anniversary of the Bois du Cazier tragedy and the 80th anniversary of the Italian Republic.
SourcesAgenzia SIR
- 41 discussCatholic Life3h ago
Patrick Körbs reflects on seeking silence to find peace.
Vatican News·Perspective
Patrick Körbs reflects on seeking silence to find peace. He suggests putting away distractions to make room for God. Körbs invites readers to try silence.
SourcesVatican News
Friday, August 7
16 stories · 7 corroborated- 01 discussChurch & State11h ago
The Catholic Legal Immigration Network criticized an executive order targeting birthright citizenship.
4 sources·National Catholic RegisterCatholic News AgencyACI Prensa+1
The Catholic Legal Immigration Network criticized an executive order targeting birthright citizenship. The US Catholic bishops are reviewing and monitoring the order. CLINIC opposes the move.
SourcesNational Catholic RegisterCatholic News AgencyACI PrensaCatholic World Report
- 02 discussDioceses13h ago
A judge has permitted abuse survivors to pursue the inclusion of Vermont's Catholic parishes and schools in settling claims against the Diocese of Burlington.
3 sources·Diocese of Fort Wayne-South BendOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun
A judge has permitted abuse survivors to pursue the inclusion of Vermont's Catholic parishes and schools in settling claims against the Diocese of Burlington. The Diocese of Burlington is facing a new chapter in its bankruptcy. Abuse survivors seek to add schools and parishes to the case.
SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun
- 03 discussBishops12h ago
Bishop Vincent and seminarians participate in City2Surf to inspire vocations.
2 sources·Catholic Outlook
Bishop Vincent and seminarians participate in City2Surf to inspire vocations. They aim to show that bishops, priests, and seminarians are ordinary men with an extraordinary call. This event promotes vocational awareness.
SourcesCatholic Outlook
- 04 discussLife & Family13h ago
Texas Children's Hospital will pay $10 million to resolve claims of performing illegal 'sex-rejecting' procedures on minors.
3 sources·National Catholic RegisterCatholic News AgencyCatholic World Report
Texas Children's Hospital will pay $10 million to resolve claims of performing illegal 'sex-rejecting' procedures on minors. The hospital will also fund a detransition clinic for five years. The payment includes $8,576,000 to the state of Texas.
SourcesNational Catholic RegisterCatholic News AgencyCatholic World Report
- 05 discussBishops13h ago
Archbishop Ronald Hicks of New York celebrated his first public Mass since undergoing eye surgery in July.
4 sources·Catholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterACI Prensa+1
Archbishop Ronald Hicks of New York celebrated his first public Mass since undergoing eye surgery in July. He returned to St. Patrick's Cathedral to celebrate Mass for the profession of vows of the Sisters of Life.
SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterACI PrensaCatholic World Report
- 06 discussDioceses13h ago
The Archdiocese of Malta will hold a Mass and Rosary on 8th August 2026 at 9:30am.
2 sources·Knisja MaltijaArchdiocese of Malta
The Archdiocese of Malta will hold a Mass and Rosary on 8th August 2026 at 9:30am. The event will include prayer for Spiritual Communion.
- 07 discussDioceses15h ago
Msgr. Stephen Rossetti, removed as Archdiocese of Washington exorcist, relaunches nonprofit deliverance ministry.
5 sources·Catholic ReviewThe Catholic SpiritDiocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend+2
Msgr. Stephen Rossetti, removed as Archdiocese of Washington exorcist, relaunches nonprofit deliverance ministry. He remains a priest in good standing in his home Diocese of Syracuse, New York. The ministry is separate from his exorcist role.
SourcesCatholic ReviewThe Catholic SpiritDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun
- 08 discussReligious Orders5h ago
Sœur Jane Wakahiu spoke at the SIGNIS congress about Catholic Sisters' contributions.
Vatican News
Sœur Jane Wakahiu spoke at the SIGNIS congress about Catholic Sisters' contributions. She shared her experience with Sisters worldwide.
SourcesVatican News
- 09 discussVatican5h ago
Antonio Cardoso appears on Vatican Radio's Brazilian program with 'A Canção e a Prece'.
Vatican News
Antonio Cardoso appears on Vatican Radio's Brazilian program with 'A Canção e a Prece'. He sings 'Amor de Pai'.
SourcesVatican News
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