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Agenzia Fides · Vatican News · Diocese of Scranton · Diocese of Hallam
  1. 01
    Archbishop Ulloa preaches in Seville's Cathedral
    discussBishops2h ago

    Archbishop José Domingo Ulloa Mendieta of Panama preached the Novena in honor of Our Lady of the Kings in Seville's Cathedral.

    Agenzia Fides

    Archbishop José Domingo Ulloa Mendieta of Panama preached the Novena in honor of Our Lady of the Kings in Seville's Cathedral. The event highlights the spiritual bonds between the Churches in Panama and Seville. The visit coincides with the centenary celebrations of the Archdiocese of Panama.

    SourcesAgenzia Fides

  2. 02
    Vatican remembers Bishop Ercole Lupinacci
    discussVatican5h ago

    The Vatican commemorates the 10th anniversary of Bishop Ercole Lupinacci's passing.

    Vatican News

    The Vatican commemorates the 10th anniversary of Bishop Ercole Lupinacci's passing. He served the Church with wisdom and fidelity. His life was a testament to faith and dedication.

    SourcesVatican News

  3. 03
    The feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord Jesus in a world disfigured by war
    discussBishops2h ago
    Agenzia Fides

    SourcesAgenzia Fides

  4. 04
    Pope Leo XIV invites prayer for urban evangelization
    discussVatican4h ago

    Pope Leo XIV's August prayer intention is for evangelization in cities.

    2 sourcesDiocese of ScrantonVatican News

    Pope Leo XIV's August prayer intention is for evangelization in cities. He asks for prayers to accompany millions searching for meaning in urban life. The intention aims to bring the Gospel to people in cities.

    SourcesDiocese of ScrantonVatican News

  5. 05
    Nigeria Presidency responds to Cardinal Onaiyekan's criticism
    discussChurch & State8h ago

    Nigeria's Presidency seeks to ease tensions with the Catholic Church after Cardinal John Olorunfemi Onaiyekan's statements.

    Agenzia Fides

    Nigeria's Presidency seeks to ease tensions with the Catholic Church after Cardinal John Olorunfemi Onaiyekan's statements. Cardinal Onaiyekan said President Bola Tinubu's team does not provide an accurate picture of the country's reality. The Presidency tries to defuse tensions with a statement.

    SourcesAgenzia Fides

  6. 06
    UN officials: Israel disrupts Gaza life
    discussChurch & State5h ago

    Israeli military operations in Gaza disrupt civilian life, damage shelters, and increase displacement.

    2 sourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

    Israeli military operations in Gaza disrupt civilian life, damage shelters, and increase displacement. UN humanitarian officials express concern. The operations affect daily life and cause displacement.

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

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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 · Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference · Archdiocese of Pretoria
    1. “Rome is also ours”: Vatican Archbishop Highlights Africa’s Historic Presence at Basilica of St. Mary Major
    2. “Don’t send them away”: Vatican Official Urges Catholic Communicators to Lead People to Christ
    3. SECAM begins Africa's synodal journey to 2028
  2. America America · Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend · The Catholic Sun
    1. Ross Douthat and the case for the Catholic lay intellectual
    2. The Ohio art teacher leading the Catholic response to the Haitian immigrant crisis
    3. The lesson of the Ceuta migrant crisis isn’t about liberal border policy.
  3. Asia Matters India · LiCAS News · CBCP News
    1. Indian nun joins Vatican consultative body on consecrated life
    2. Champion of people with intellectual disabilities
    3. Vatican, SIGNIS initiatives strengthen religious sisters’ role in communication
  4. Europe Vida Nueva · Alfa y Omega · Vatican News
    1. Spanish bishops seek response for 1,000 Ceuta minors
    2. Pope Leo XIV visits Assisi
    3. Bishop Vlastimil Kročil awards St. Auracián medals
  5. Oceania The Catholic Weekly · Catholic Outlook · The Southern Cross
    1. Scout Koernig wins triple gold
    2. Fr Flader discusses early Christian prayer times
    3. Making a Difference: The insanity of possessing nuclear weapons

Thursday, August 6

54 stories · 19 corroborated
  1. 01
    Bishop Garcia reflects on Voting Rights Act anniversary
    discussBishops2h ago

    Bishop Garcia says the Voting Rights Act emerged from sacrifices of individuals who worked to secure the right to vote.

    3 sourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic SunOSV News

    Bishop Garcia says the Voting Rights Act emerged from sacrifices of individuals who worked to secure the right to vote. He chairs the US bishops' Subcommittee for the Promotion of Racial Justice and Reconciliation. The act's anniversary is a time to reflect on participation in democracy.

    SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic SunOSV News

  2. 02
    Women accuse Father Marko Rupnik of abuse
    discussReligious OrdersNew 1h ago

    22 women describe alleged spiritual, psychological and sexual abuse by Father Marko Rupnik.

    3 sourcesOSV NewsThe Catholic SunAmerica

    22 women describe alleged spiritual, psychological and sexual abuse by Father Marko Rupnik. The allegations are part of the Rupnik abuse case. The women were part of the Slovenian Loyola Community.

    SourcesOSV NewsThe Catholic SunAmerica

  3. 03
    Pope Benedict XVI reflects on Jesus' Transfiguration
    discussCatholic LifeNew 1h ago

    Pope Benedict XVI said the Transfiguration prepared apostles for the cross.

    2 sourcesCatholic News AgencyCatholic Star Herald

    Pope Benedict XVI said the Transfiguration prepared apostles for the cross. The Transfiguration is a transformative moment for Christians. It is described in St. Matthew's Gospel.

    SourcesCatholic News AgencyCatholic Star Herald

  4. 04
    Carlos Garfías Merlos, Archbishop Emeritus of Morelia, dies
    discussBishopsNew 45m ago

    Carlos Garfías Merlos, Archbishop Emeritus of Morelia, has died at 75.

    2 sourcesDesde la FeVida Nueva

    Carlos Garfías Merlos, Archbishop Emeritus of Morelia, has died at 75. He promoted peace and reconciliation in Mexico. His ministry was marked by dialogue and peace-building efforts.

    SourcesDesde la FeVida Nueva

  5. 05
    Spanish Catholics process Our Lady of Africa in Ceuta
    discussCatholic Life2h ago

    Spanish Catholics held a traditional August Church festival in Ceuta.

    3 sourcesThe Catholic SunOSV NewsThe Monitor

    Spanish Catholics held a traditional August Church festival in Ceuta. The festival featured a procession and floral offering honoring Our Lady of Africa. Most migrants had been returned to Morocco prior to the event.

    SourcesThe Catholic SunOSV NewsThe Monitor

  6. 06
    Tornado hits Menasha, Wisconsin, with no fatalities
    discussCatholic LifeNew 1h ago

    An EF-3 tornado struck Menasha, Wisconsin, on July 27, causing destruction but miraculously resulting in no deaths.

    7 sourcesCatholic ReviewDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic Spirit+3

    An EF-3 tornado struck Menasha, Wisconsin, on July 27, causing destruction but miraculously resulting in no deaths. The tornado had winds of 146 mph and traveled 12.5 miles. Catholics in the area have reported an outpouring of grace and compassion following the disaster.

    SourcesCatholic ReviewDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic SpiritThe Catholic SunOSV NewsNational Catholic Reporter

  7. 07
    Vatican issues coins with Pope Leo XIV's face
    discussVatican2h ago

    The Vatican has released a new set of coins featuring Pope Leo XIV's face.

    3 sourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterACI Prensa

    The Vatican has released a new set of coins featuring Pope Leo XIV's face. This is the first time since 2014 that a Pope's image has been printed on the coins.

    SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterACI Prensa

  8. 08
    Spanish bishops seek response for 1,000 Ceuta minors
    discussBishops4h ago

    The Spanish Episcopal Conference demands an urgent response for over 1,000 migrant minors in Ceuta.

    2 sourcesVida NuevaAlfa y Omega

    The Spanish Episcopal Conference demands an urgent response for over 1,000 migrant minors in Ceuta. Fernando Redondo Pavón, director of the conference's migration department, issued the statement. The minors remain in Ceuta after a recent humanitarian crisis.

    SourcesVida NuevaAlfa y Omega

  9. 09
    OAS Council considers emergency session on Nicaragua
    discussChurch & State3h ago

    The OAS Council may seek an emergency foreign-ministers session due to the crackdown in Nicaragua.

    2 sourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register

    The OAS Council may seek an emergency foreign-ministers session due to the crackdown in Nicaragua. This move would invoke a high-level diplomatic tool. The OAS is a 35-nation consortium.

    SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register

  10. 10
    Pope Leo XIV appoints Eusebio Ramos as Archbishop
    discussVatican4h ago

    Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of Archbishop Roberto Octavio González Nieves and appointed Bishop Eusebio Ramos Morales as his successor.

    6 sourcesACI PrensaCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register+3

    Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of Archbishop Roberto Octavio González Nieves and appointed Bishop Eusebio Ramos Morales as his successor. Ramos will lead the Archdiocese of San Juan de Puerto Rico. The appointment was announced by the Holy See.

    SourcesACI PrensaCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterVida NuevaReligión DigitalCatholic World Report

  11. 11
    Barb Rezak leads Catholic schools
    discussEducation6h ago

    Barb Rezak is the new Diocesan Director of Schools.

    2 sourcesDiocese of Sioux FallsDiocese of Youngstown

    Barb Rezak is the new Diocesan Director of Schools. She has a background in education and a deep love for St. Benedict. Rezak shares her faith story and goals as director.

    SourcesDiocese of Sioux FallsDiocese of Youngstown

  12. 12
    Pope León XIV visits Peru
    discussVatican3h ago

    Peru celebrates the official announcement of Pope León XIV's visit.

    2 sourcesVida NuevaReligión Digital

    Peru celebrates the official announcement of Pope León XIV's visit. He will visit Peru, Uruguay, and Argentina from November 6 to 17. Peru is joyful about the return of its adoptive son, now Pope León XIV.

    SourcesVida NuevaReligión Digital

  13. 13
    Pope Leo XIV calls for digital disciples
    discussVatican2h ago

    Pope Leo XIV has a message for everyone regarding artificial intelligence.

    7 sourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic SpiritThe Catholic Register+3

    Pope Leo XIV has a message for everyone regarding artificial intelligence. Acutis AI co-founder explores 'Magnifica Humanitas' and the pope's call. The pope urges people to engage with AI instead of running from it.

    SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic SpiritThe Catholic RegisterOSV NewsThe Catholic SunThe Texas Catholic

  14. 14
    Pope Leo XIV promulgates new Vatican constitution
    discussVatican3h ago

    Pope Leo XIV's new Fundamental Law of Vatican City is now in effect.

    2 sourcesCatholic News AgencyACI Digital

    Pope Leo XIV's new Fundamental Law of Vatican City is now in effect. The law removes language linking papal sovereignty to the Petrine office and allows laypeople to lead the city-state's governing commission. Experts say it corrects an anomaly introduced by Pope Francis.

    SourcesCatholic News AgencyACI Digital

  15. 15
    Archbishop tells Knights convention
    discussCatholic Life2h ago

    An archbishop spoke at the 144th Supreme Convention of the Knights of Columbus in Denver.

    2 sourcesNational Catholic ReporterThe Monitor

    An archbishop spoke at the 144th Supreme Convention of the Knights of Columbus in Denver. Thousands of Knights gathered for the event. The convention took place August 4-6.

    SourcesNational Catholic ReporterThe Monitor

  16. 16
    Pope accepts Archbishop González' resignation
    discussBishops8h ago

    Archbishop Roberto O. González of San Juan, Puerto Rico, retires.

    3 sourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic SunOSV News

    Archbishop Roberto O. González of San Juan, Puerto Rico, retires. Bishop Eusebio Ramos Morales of Caguas succeeds him. González was 76.

    SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic SunOSV News

  17. 17
    Pope Leo XIV visits Assisi
    discussVatican3h ago

    Pope Leo XIV visited the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli in Assisi.

    2 sourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

    Pope Leo XIV visited the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli in Assisi. A young man named Francesco asked the Pope to pray for courage to follow Christ. The Pope's visit was seen as a special gift to the Franciscans and young people.

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

  18. 18
    Hiroshima's bishop leads prayer relay
    discussBishops7h ago

    The bishop of Hiroshima leads a prayer relay until the minute the second atomic bomb struck Nagasaki.

    2 sourcesCatholic News AgencyCatholic World Report

    The bishop of Hiroshima leads a prayer relay until the minute the second atomic bomb struck Nagasaki. The event is linked to Pope Leo's peace call. The relay is part of the atomic anniversary.

    SourcesCatholic News AgencyCatholic World Report

  19. 19
    Pope names Irmã Maria do Disterro Rocha Santos Dicastério consultant
    discussVatican7h ago

    Pope Leão XIV named Irmã Maria do Disterro Rocha Santos, president of Conferência dos Religiosos do Brasil, as a consultant to the Dicastério para a Vida Consagrada.

    4 sourcesVatican NewsCNBBDiocese of Fortaleza+1

    Pope Leão XIV named Irmã Maria do Disterro Rocha Santos, president of Conferência dos Religiosos do Brasil, as a consultant to the Dicastério para a Vida Consagrada. She will collaborate on studies and initiatives promoting Vida Consagrada worldwide. The appointment was announced by Vatican News.

    SourcesVatican NewsCNBBDiocese of FortalezaDiocese of Roraima

  20. 20
    Ross Douthat and the case for the Catholic lay intellectual
    discussCatholic LifeNew 46m ago
    America

    SourcesAmerica

  21. 21
    The Ohio art teacher leading the Catholic response to the Haitian immigrant crisis
    discussCultureNew 53m ago
    America

    SourcesAmerica

  22. 22
    The lesson of the Ceuta migrant crisis isn’t about liberal border policy.
    discussDiocesesNew 55m ago
    America

    SourcesAmerica

  23. 23
    French government shuts down Paris-area mosque over alleged support for terrorism
    discussChurch & StateNew 1h ago
    Catholic News Agency

    SourcesCatholic News Agency

  24. 24
    Florida bishops urge senators to back bill extending Haitian temporary protected status to 2029
    discussCatholic Life2h ago
    Catholic News Agency

    SourcesCatholic News Agency

  25. 25
    ‘We will come to you,’ Texas archbishop tells migrants in new pastoral letter
    discussBishops2h ago
    The Monitor

    SourcesThe Monitor

  26. 26
    Church prays, recalls pain and compassion after Texas flood tragedy 1 year ago
    discussBishops2h ago
    The Monitor

    SourcesThe Monitor

  27. 27
    Three Sisters of Life Profess Perpetual Vows at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Joyful Celebration
    discussBishops2h ago
    Catholic New York

    SourcesCatholic New York

  28. 28
    Sister Agnieszka Jarkowska leads meeting on obedience
    discussReligious Orders2h ago
    Suore Missionarie di Cristo Re per gli Emigrati Polacchi

    Sister Agnieszka Jarkowska spoke on obedience and power in religious life. The meeting was held in Morasko on August 5-6, 2026.

    SourcesSuore Missionarie di Cristo Re per gli Emigrati Polacchi

  29. 29
    Scout Koernig wins triple gold
    discussEducation2h ago
    The Catholic Weekly

    Year 7 student Scout Koernig won Sydney Catholic Schools, NSWCCC and NSW All Schools cross country titles. She now aims for national championships.

    SourcesThe Catholic Weekly

  30. 30
    Bishop Valdivia: Ceuta represents ‘historic mission’ for Spain
    discussBishops2h ago
    Catholic News Agency

    SourcesCatholic News Agency

  31. 31
    Haiti Church resists gangs
    discussChurch & State3h ago
    Aid to the Church in Need

    The Church in Haiti remains a source of hope amidst crisis and gang violence. Legislative and presidential elections have been postponed. The country is experiencing an unprecedented crisis.

    SourcesAid to the Church in Need

  32. 32
    Fr Flader discusses early Christian prayer times
    discussLiturgyNew 1h ago
    The Catholic WeeklyPerspective

    Fr Flader answers questions about early Christian prayer times. He discusses the influence of Jewish prayer practices on the early church. The Q&A explores the development of prayer in the early Christian community.

    SourcesThe Catholic Weekly

  33. 33
    Spoleto: A Must-See Town Loved by St. Francis of Assisi — A Treasure Trove of History
    discussCatholic Life3h ago
    National Catholic Register

    SourcesNational Catholic Register

  34. 34
    Archdiocese of Baltimore suspends Deacon Goedeke
    discussDioceses3h ago
    Catholic Review

    Deacon Kenneth Goedeke was arrested on charges of soliciting a minor. The Archdiocese of Baltimore suspended his ministerial faculties. He is also suspended from employment.

    SourcesCatholic Review

  35. 35
    New York Catholic church suffers fourth vandalism attack in 2 years with destruction of Mary statue
    discussDioceses3h ago
    Catholic News Agency

    SourcesCatholic News Agency

  36. 36
    Mladifest 2026: Tens of Thousands of Young Pilgrims Gather in Medjugorje
    discussCatholic Life4h ago
    Rome Reports

    SourcesRome Reports

  37. 37
    Indian nun joins Vatican consultative body on consecrated life
    discussVatican4h ago
    Matters India

    SourcesMatters India

  38. 38
    Handmaids of Sacred Heart celebrate 100 years
    discussReligious Orders4h ago
    CatholicPhilly

    The Handmaids of the Sacred Heart marked 100 years with a Mass in Philadelphia. They operate Ancillae-Assumpta Academy and St. Raphaela Center.

    SourcesCatholicPhilly

  39. 39
    Jesuit, Zen Master and Hiroshima bomb survivor: The legacy of Hugo Enomiya-Lassalle
    discussDioceses3h ago
    America

    SourcesAmerica

  40. 40
    Chiclayo, Peru, prepares for papal visit
    discussVatican4h ago
    Catholic News Agency

    SourcesCatholic News Agency

  41. 41
    A faith that moves everyday mountains
    discussCatholic Life4h ago
    America

    SourcesAmerica

  42. 42
    Ceuta's Catholics celebrate Our Lady of Africa feast
    discussCatholic Life5h ago
    Angelus News

    Local Catholics in Ceuta gathered for the annual feast of Our Lady of Africa. The celebration followed a border crisis. It was a sign of hope.

    SourcesAngelus News

  43. 43
    Lama Zopa Rinpoche's students practice for two months
    discussCulture5h ago
    Figlie della Presentazione di Maria Santissima al Tempio

    The FPMT Global Mani Retreat started on May 17, 2026. Students practice to fulfill Lama Zopa Rinpoche's wish. The retreat is two months long.

    SourcesFiglie della Presentazione di Maria Santissima al Tempio

  44. 44
    Franciscan sisters lead 700 in Skid Row Eucharistic procession
    discussCatholic Life5h ago
    Angelus News

    Franciscan sisters concluded their mission with a Eucharistic procession on Skid Row, drawing over 700 people. The event took place in LA. It was a culmination of the sisters' work.

    SourcesAngelus News

  45. 45
    Pope Leone sends 4000 youths as peace missionaries
    discussVatican5h ago

    Pope Leone presided over a Mass at the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli in Assisi.

    Vatican News

    Pope Leone presided over a Mass at the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli in Assisi. Over 4000 youths from Europe attended the 'Go! Franciscan Youth Meeting 2026!' event. They were tasked with being missionaries of peace.

    SourcesVatican News

  46. 46
    Pregnancy center promotes culture of life through action
    discussVatican5h ago
    Catholic Star Herald

    SourcesCatholic Star Herald

  47. 47
    Nicaea’s legacy inspires steps toward Catholic-Orthodox unity
    discussVatican5h ago
    Catholic Star Herald

    SourcesCatholic Star Herald

  48. 48
    Archdiocese of Philadelphia, teachers union ratify contract
    discussEducation6h ago
    CatholicPhilly

    The Archdiocese of Philadelphia's Secondary School System and the Association of Catholic Teachers, Local 1776, have ratified a new three-year contract. The contract covers approximately 650 full-time lay teachers at 15 Archdiocesan high schools. It is effective Sept. 1, 2026.

    SourcesCatholicPhilly

  49. 49
    A world of welcome for new Northfield administrator
    discussDioceses5h ago
    Catholic Star Herald

    SourcesCatholic Star Herald

  50. 50
    Season of Creation to open with Bishop’s Mass in beach chapel, other celebrations
    discussVatican5h ago
    The Monitor

    SourcesThe Monitor

  51. 51
    Amid US-Cuba Tensions, a Candidate for Sainthood Offers Hope
    discussCatholic Life6h ago
    National Catholic Register

    SourcesNational Catholic Register

  52. 52
    Bishop Carlo Villano aids families after Naples earthquake
    discussBishops6h ago

    An earthquake hit the Campi Flegrei region near Naples, forcing hundreds of families to leave their homes.

    Vatican News

    An earthquake hit the Campi Flegrei region near Naples, forcing hundreds of families to leave their homes. Bishop Carlo Villano of Pozzuoli and Ischia is helping those in need. Several churches in Pozzuoli were closed and some liturgies were moved outdoors.

    SourcesVatican News

  53. 53
    Day of Prayer for priestly vocations
    discussDioceses6h ago
    The Monitor

    SourcesThe Monitor

  54. 54
    Fr. Enrique Salvo’s Homily: August 6, 2026
    discussCatholic Life7h ago
    Catholic New York

    SourcesCatholic New York

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