Galvácsy-Kovács Éva visits Őrsy László in New York. She recalls his last days and connection to the Washington Hungarian community.
SourcesVatican News
Tuesday, August 11, 2026 · Ordinary Time, Week 19 · Green · updated 1m · Español · Italiano
What is happening in the Church today?
From the Holy See
Vatican News · Agenzia Fides · Vatican Observatory- 03 discussVatican1d 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
- 04 discussVatican3h ago
Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical, Magnifica humanitas, emphasizes preserving human dignity in the age of AI.
Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical, Magnifica humanitas, emphasizes preserving human dignity in the age of AI. It encourages non-violent communication. Father Toni Potrebić discusses this in a series of episodes.
SourcesVatican News
- 05 discussEducation5h ago
Catholic schools in Latin America provide education, welcome, and spiritual accompaniment to children and young people.
Agenzia Fides
Catholic schools in Latin America provide education, welcome, and spiritual accompaniment to children and young people. They aim to promote human development and social transformation. The Latin American and Caribbean Episcopal Council highlights education as a tool for this transformation.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
- 06 discussVaticanNew 47m ago
Pope Leo XIV expressed sorrow over the earthquake in Colombia, which killed over 100 people and injured many.
26 sources·Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV expressed sorrow over the earthquake in Colombia, which killed over 100 people and injured many. He prayed for the victims and offered condolences. The earthquake struck on August 10, causing widespread damage and destruction.
SourcesVatican News
The Church throughout the world
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Tuesday, August 11
55 stories · 17 corroborated- 01 discussLife & FamilyNew 1h ago
The Catholic bishops of Massachusetts called the elimination of legal restraints on late-term abortion 'gravely immoral'.
5 sources·Angelus NewsDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendCatholic New York+2
The Catholic bishops of Massachusetts called the elimination of legal restraints on late-term abortion 'gravely immoral'. Massachusetts has become one of 10 states to allow abortion up to birth. The bishops made this statement in response to a new law.
SourcesAngelus NewsDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendCatholic New YorkOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun
- 02 discussVatican2h ago
Pope Leo XIV will make a four-day apostolic journey to France from September 25-28.
4 sources·Diocese of NiceCathoBelLa Croix+1
Pope Leo XIV will make a four-day apostolic journey to France from September 25-28. He will visit Paris, Lourdes, and Metz, and meet with clergy abuse survivors. The trip is expected to cost up to 20 million euros.
- 03 discussCatholic Life4h ago
The Catholic Church celebrates the feast of St. Clare of Assisi on Aug.
2 sources·Catholic Star HeraldCatholic World Report
The Catholic Church celebrates the feast of St. Clare of Assisi on Aug. 11. She was the founder of the Poor Clares and a close friend of St. Francis of Assisi. Her life was marked by radical trust in God and profound Eucharistic devotion.
- 04 discussVatican4h ago
Pope Léon XIV will visit Maison Bakhita in Paris on September 26.
2 sources·Diocese of ChartresAleteia
Pope Léon XIV will visit Maison Bakhita in Paris on September 26. The event is part of his official visit to France. The Diocese of Chartres invites people to participate.
SourcesDiocese of ChartresAleteia
- 05 discussReligious Orders6h ago
Catholic Sisters are taking the lead in telling their own stories.
2 sources·Vatican NewsDiocese of Hallam
Catholic Sisters are taking the lead in telling their own stories. This is according to reports from Vatican News and the Diocese of Hallam.
- 06 discussDioceses5h ago
The 10th Eucharistic Congress of Segue-me will be held from August 21 to 23 at Paróquia Santíssima Trindade in Anápolis.
2 sources·Diocese of AnápolisDiocese of Ipameri
The 10th Eucharistic Congress of Segue-me will be held from August 21 to 23 at Paróquia Santíssima Trindade in Anápolis. The event is expected to gather around 1300 people. It will be the 10th edition of the congress.
- 07 discussVatican4h ago
Pope Leo XIV has appointed 8 new members to the Vatican's Council for the Economy.
14 sources·Konferencja Episkopatu PolskiCBCP NewsDiocese of Susa+3
Pope Leo XIV has appointed 8 new members to the Vatican's Council for the Economy. The new members include Cardinals Grzegorz Ryś, Ladislav Nemet, Jean-Paul Vesco, and Roberto Repole. The Pope also confirmed existing members, including Cardinal Reinhard Marx as coordinator. The Council is responsible for overseeing the economic activities of the Holy See.
SourcesKonferencja Episkopatu PolskiCBCP NewsDiocese of SusaDiocese of TorinoDiocese of AlbaCatholic News Agency
- 08 discussChurch & State5h ago
Conflicts in Ukraine, Lebanon, Gaza, and Iran continue.
2 sources·Vatican NewsDiocese of Hallam
Conflicts in Ukraine, Lebanon, Gaza, and Iran continue. Vatican News and Hallam Diocese report on the ongoing fighting. Multiple regions are affected.
- 10 discussCatholic Life5h ago
St. Clare of Assisi chose a life of poverty and devotion to Christ.
2 sources·Katholiek NieuwsbladOSV News
St. Clare of Assisi chose a life of poverty and devotion to Christ. Her lifestyle offered an alternative to wealth and power. St. Clare was inspired by St. Francis.
SourcesKatholiek NieuwsbladOSV News
- 11 discussVaticanNew 1h ago
Pope Leo XIV's message for the 60th World Day of Peace focuses on disarming technology and promoting political responsibility.
11 sources·Vatican NewsKonferencja Episkopatu PolskiCírkev.cz
Pope Leo XIV's message for the 60th World Day of Peace focuses on disarming technology and promoting political responsibility. The theme is 'Disarm technology, serve peace. Politics as preventive responsibility'. The Pope emphasizes the moral responsibility of politicians and the risks of using artificial intelligence in military decisions.
- 12 discussVaticanNew 1h ago
The Dicastery for the Service of Integral Human Development announced the theme for the 60th World Day of Peace on January 1, 2027.
8 sources·Vatican NewsDiocese of HallamDiocese of Skopje
The Dicastery for the Service of Integral Human Development announced the theme for the 60th World Day of Peace on January 1, 2027. The theme is 'Disarming Technology, Serving Peace: Politics as Preventive Responsibility'. The Vatican emphasizes the moral responsibility of political leaders in maintaining peace, especially with the use of artificial intelligence in the military sphere.
- 13 discussReligious Freedom5h ago
Seminarian Lawrence Igbo and lay faithful Emmanuel Onwudi were released after an operation by security forces.
2 sources·Vatican NewsAgenzia Fides
Seminarian Lawrence Igbo and lay faithful Emmanuel Onwudi were released after an operation by security forces. The operation resulted in the arrest of three suspected bandits and the recovery of ransom money. Four AK-47 rifles and ammunition were also recovered.
SourcesVatican NewsAgenzia Fides
- 14 discussCatholic Life9h ago
10 sources·Suore Figlie di Maria ImmacolataSuore del Divin Pastore della Provvidenza DivinaSuore Ancelle dell'Immacolata Concezione della Beata Vergine Maria+3
SourcesSuore Figlie di Maria ImmacolataSuore del Divin Pastore della Provvidenza DivinaSuore Ancelle dell'Immacolata Concezione della Beata Vergine MariaPiccole Ancelle dell'Immacolata ConcezioneSuore Figlie del Cuore Purissimo di MariaSuore Ancelle della Genitrice di Dio Vergine Immacolata Concezione
- 15 discussChurch & State6h ago
The Conselho Indigenista Missionário (Cimi) will launch its annual report on violence against indigenous peoples in Brazil.
2 sources·CNBBDiocese of São José dos Campos
The Conselho Indigenista Missionário (Cimi) will launch its annual report on violence against indigenous peoples in Brazil. The report will be released on Thursday at 14h30 at the Conferência Nacional dos Bispos do Brasil (CNBB) headquarters in Brasília. The event will be broadcast live on Cimi's YouTube channel.
- 16 discussReligious Orders3h ago
Juan José Rodríguez Ponce, a Jesuit priest, died in Valladolid.
2 sources·Alfa y OmegaReligión Digital
Juan José Rodríguez Ponce, a Jesuit priest, died in Valladolid. He served the Church of Madrid for 51 years. He was a member of the Compañía de Jesús.
SourcesAlfa y OmegaReligión Digital
- 17 discussCulture4h ago
A Damasco court found Bashar al-Assad guilty of war crimes and crimes against humanity.
2 sources·Vatican NewsLa Croix
A Damasco court found Bashar al-Assad guilty of war crimes and crimes against humanity. He was sentenced to death in absentia. His brother Maher al-Assad also received the same sentence.
SourcesVatican NewsLa Croix
- 22 discussBishopsNew 1h ago
Catholic Review
Archbishop William E. Lori announces new clergy appointments. Appointments include pastor, associate pastors, deacons, and special ministry roles.
SourcesCatholic Review
- 27 discussEducationNew 1h ago
CatholicPhilly
Archbishop Pérez requests prayers for Catholic school and religious education leaders. The prayers are ahead of the Archbishop’s Days for Educators on Aug. 25-27.
SourcesCatholicPhilly
- 32 discussChurch & State2h ago
The Catholic Spirit
The Minnesota Catholic Conference developed an elections resource guide. It is available on primary election day. The guide is for Minnesotans.
SourcesThe Catholic Spirit
- 33 discussCulture2h ago
Figlie della Presentazione di Maria Santissima al Tempio
Lama Zopa Rinpoche's book discusses the eight worldly dharmas and how to abandon negative minds. It deals with desire and attachment causing problems and suffering.
SourcesFiglie della Presentazione di Maria Santissima al Tempio
- 34 discussReligious Orders3h ago
Missionari Oblati di Maria Immacolata
The Superior General, Fr. Luis Ignacio ROIS ALONSO, and the Central Government have declared 2027 a Year of the Vow of Poverty. This declaration applies to the entire Congregation. The announcement was made by the Missionari Oblati di Maria Immacolata.
- 35 discussCatholic Life3h ago
CatholicPhilly
Reverend Bernard C. Farley, a retired priest, passed away on August 6, 2026. He was reported dead by CatholicPhilly.
SourcesCatholicPhilly
- 36 discussReligious Orders3h ago
Oblate di Nazareth
Therese Martin Blehar, SCN, died after a brief illness. She was 96 years old and a Sister of Charity of Nazareth. Visitation and funeral Mass will be held at St. Louise Convent Chapel.
SourcesOblate di Nazareth
- 37 discussVatican4h ago
All tickets for Pope Francis' evening prayer vigil at Stade de France were reserved within the first hour.
Vatican News
All tickets for Pope Francis' evening prayer vigil at Stade de France were reserved within the first hour. The event is scheduled for September 25. Pope Francis will meet with youth.
SourcesVatican News
- 39 discussReligious Orders5h ago
Two Franciscan Sisters were assaulted during a robbery at the Paróquia Nossa Senhora da Assunção de Mecuburi mission.
Vatican News
Two Franciscan Sisters were assaulted during a robbery at the Paróquia Nossa Senhora da Assunção de Mecuburi mission. The Church confirms the assault, but denies reports of sexual violence. The incident occurred in the Archdiocese of Nampula.
SourcesVatican News
- 40 discussChurch & State5h ago
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit western Colombia.
Vatican News
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit western Colombia. The Church is present through social pastoral care and Caritas. Father Raúl Ortiz Toro comments.
SourcesVatican News
- 41 discussCulture5h ago
Catholic Review
Catholic experts comment on security issues with AI developers Anthropic and OpenAI. They stress the need for greater human oversight. The Church's perspective is highlighted.
SourcesCatholic Review
- 44 discussVatican5h ago
Catholic Review
Pope Leo XIV calls for ceasefire and aid in Sudan. He also prays for victims in Ukraine-Russia conflict. Innocent civilians are caught in the conflict.
SourcesCatholic Review
- 47 discussChurch & State6h ago
Abelardo de la Espriella leads prayer in Colombia.
Vatican News
Abelardo de la Espriella leads prayer in Colombia. The local Church is working for peace and reconciliation. Mgr Héctor Fabio Henao is involved.
SourcesVatican News
- 48 discussCatholic Life6h ago
Oblate di Nazareth
Sister Connie Tarallo lives with gratitude, community and love after losing her right leg. She has been a Sister for six decades. Her story is one of embracing life.
SourcesOblate di Nazareth
- 52 discussLife & Family6h ago
Agenzia SIR
Suore Minime di Santa Clelia Barbieri in Bologna found an abandoned baby in a Culla per la vita. They named her Maria Stella and called for help. The Culla per la vita is an extreme measure to protect infancy against abandonment and abortion.
SourcesAgenzia SIR
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