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  1. 01
    Bishop Papias Musengamana appeals to Rwanda’s youth to leave drugs behind
    discussLife & FamilyNew2h ago

    Bishop Papias Musengamana of Byumba has appealed to Rwanda’s youth to leave drugs behind.

    Agenzia Fides

    Bishop Papias Musengamana of Byumba has appealed to Rwanda’s youth to leave drugs behind. He warned them about misleading messages on social media and billboards. The Bishop also called on authorities to pay attention to messages aimed at young people through media and advertising.

    SourcesAgenzia Fides

  2. 02
    Pope Leo XIV says family is best prevention against drug addiction
    discussVaticanUpdated5h ago

    Pope Leo XIV met with participants of an international meeting on drug addiction in Latin America.

    13 sources19 reportsVatican News

    Pope Leo XIV met with participants of an international meeting on drug addiction in Latin America. He emphasized the importance of family in preventing drug addiction and expressed his desire for the Church to be a home for all those on the margins of society. The meeting was organized by the Papal Commission for Latin America and the PLAPA.

    SourcesVatican News

  3. 03
    Augustinians transfer St Monica's relics to Rome
    discussReligious OrdersUpdated3h ago

    The mortal remains of Saint Monica were discovered in the 15th century near the church of Sant'Aurea in Ostia.

    3 sources7 reportsL'Osservatore RomanoVatican News

    The mortal remains of Saint Monica were discovered in the 15th century near the church of Sant'Aurea in Ostia. The Augustinian friars transferred them to Rome with the permission of Pope Martin V. They are now enshrined in the Roman basilica of St Augustine in Campo Marzio.

    SourcesL'Osservatore RomanoVatican News

  4. 04
    Pope Leo XIV receives participants in meeting on addiction in Latin America
    discussVatican9h ago

    Pope Leo XIV received participants in a meeting on addiction in Latin America, organized by the Pontifical Commission for Latin America.

    4 sources7 reportsHoly See Press OfficeThe Holy SeeVatican News

    Pope Leo XIV received participants in a meeting on addiction in Latin America, organized by the Pontifical Commission for Latin America. The Pope emphasized the need for comprehensive responses to the problem of addiction, including community-based prevention, scientific care, and close pastoral support. He also highlighted the importance of collaboration between the Church and international organizations to address the issue.

    SourcesHoly See Press OfficeThe Holy SeeVatican News

  5. 05
    Father Silas Bogati says Nepal floods are worst disaster in country's history
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago

    Father Silas Bogati, Apostolic Administrator of the Vicariate of Nepal, describes the recent floods in Nepal as the worst disaster in the country's history.

    Agenzia Fides

    Father Silas Bogati, Apostolic Administrator of the Vicariate of Nepal, describes the recent floods in Nepal as the worst disaster in the country's history. The floods were triggered by a glacial collapse in the Himalayas and have affected several districts, including Rasuwa and Nuwakot. Around 25 Catholic families are in the disaster area and appear to be safe.

    SourcesAgenzia Fides

  6. 06
    Climatologist Cat Berro warns of landslides
    discussCultureUpdated4h ago

    Climatologist Cat Berro warns of a greater likelihood of large-scale landslides occurring globally, which may affect glaciers.

    2 sources3 reportsVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

    Climatologist Cat Berro warns of a greater likelihood of large-scale landslides occurring globally, which may affect glaciers. The retreat of glaciers and the thawing of permafrost are leading to a general destabilisation of high-mountain regions. This warning comes after a natural disaster occurred on the border with Tibet.

    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
    1. Rest for a Priest is not a Luxury but a Necessity for Mental Health: Nigerian Vatican Official
    2. Nigeria’s Catholic Bishops Decry “unabated trail of blood and terror,” Demand End to Killings
    3. Catholics in Chad Invited for Synodal Journey Toward 2029 Centenary Celebrations
  2. America The Catholic Sun · OSV News · Catholic Review
    1. Pope Leo XIV meets Bernard Arnault
    2. St. John Paul II National Shrine dedicates new retreat center in Washington, D.C.
    3. Father Timothy Tarnacki heads to Florida
  3. Asia Matters India · InfoVaticana · Diocese of Ban Mê Thuôt
    1. Smashing patriarchy, promoting patriarchy: Diverse trends of Indian society
    2. Syro-Malabar Church elects Thomas Animoottil auxiliary bishop of Kottayam
    3. Diocese of Bà Rịa and Diocese of Ban Mê Thuôt celebrate St. Monica
  4. Europe Diocese of Massa Carrara–Pontremoli · Toscana Oggi · Vatican News
    1. Diocese of Massa Carrara–Pontremoli holds Festival della Parola 2026
    2. Pope Leo XIV prays for 168 dead in Nepal floods
    3. Pope Leo XIV receives Portuguese Episcopal Conference
  5. Oceania The Catholic Leader · Catholic Outlook
    1. Anglican and Catholic clergy hold joint training day
    2. 60th World Day of Peace theme: Disarming technology for peace
    3. Catholic Outlook publishes book on synodality

Thursday, August 27

54 stories · 10 corroborated
  1. 01
    Pope Leo XIV meets Bernard Arnault
    discussVaticanNew55m ago

    Pope Leo XIV met with Bernard Arnault, who donated 200 million euros to rebuild Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.

    2 sourcesThe Catholic SunOSV News

    Pope Leo XIV met with Bernard Arnault, who donated 200 million euros to rebuild Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. The meeting occurred ahead of the Pope's trip to France. Arnault is the head of Louis Vuitton and Europe's richest man.

    SourcesThe Catholic SunOSV News

  2. 02
    Diocese of Massa Carrara–Pontremoli holds Festival della Parola 2026
    discussEducationNew4h ago

    The Diocese of Massa Carrara–Pontremoli holds the Festival della Parola 2026.

    2 sourcesDiocese of Massa Carrara–PontremoliToscana Oggi

    The Diocese of Massa Carrara–Pontremoli holds the Festival della Parola 2026. The festival starts on August 27 in Avenza. The program includes a study on Genesis 1-11.

    SourcesDiocese of Massa Carrara–PontremoliToscana Oggi

  3. 03
    Conference in Rome to explore how communicators can build trust in Catholic journalism
    discussEducationNew4h ago
    2 sourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register

    SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register

  4. 04
    Diocese of Knoxville mourns Dolly Parton as 'one of our own'
    discussDiocesesUpdated1h ago

    The Diocese of Knoxville, Tennessee, is remembering the late Dolly Parton as 'one of our own.' Parton's life 'shows what can grow from faith, perseverance, imagination, and love for one's…

    7 sourcesCatholic ReviewNational Catholic ReporterThe Monitor+3

    The Diocese of Knoxville, Tennessee, is remembering the late Dolly Parton as 'one of our own.' Parton's life 'shows what can grow from faith, perseverance, imagination, and love for one's neighbors — even from humble beginnings.'

    SourcesCatholic ReviewNational Catholic ReporterThe MonitorCatholic News AgencyACI PrensaThe Tablet

  5. 05
    Pope Leo XIV prays for 168 dead in Nepal floods
    discussVaticanUpdated3h ago

    Pope Leo XIV expressed sadness over the devastating floods in Nepal, which killed 168 people.

    20 sources39 reportsVatican News

    Pope Leo XIV expressed sadness over the devastating floods in Nepal, which killed 168 people. He prayed for the victims and their families. The floods were caused by a glacial collapse in the Nepal-China border.

    SourcesVatican News

  6. 06
    Jerusalem court acquits man who assaulted French nun
    discussCatholic Life7h ago

    A Jerusalem court acquitted a man who assaulted a French nun, citing mental illness.

    2 sourcesOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun

    A Jerusalem court acquitted a man who assaulted a French nun, citing mental illness. The nun was working in Jerusalem as a researcher.

    SourcesOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun

  7. 07
    Dolly Parton dies at 80
    discussCatholic LifeUpdated3h ago
    3 sourcesThe Catholic RegisterOSV NewsThe Leaven

    SourcesThe Catholic RegisterOSV NewsThe Leaven

  8. 08
    Norway’s Bishops Seek Papal Jubilee
    discussBishopsUpdated4h ago

    Norway’s bishops seek a papal jubilee for 2030-2031 to spark spiritual renewal in the north.

    2 sourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register

    Norway’s bishops seek a papal jubilee for 2030-2031 to spark spiritual renewal in the north. The jubilee commemorates 1,000 years since the Battle of Stiklestad. Norway’s bishops made the request.

    SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register

  9. 09
    Pope Leo XIV receives Portuguese Episcopal Conference
    discussBishops9h ago

    The new presidency of the Portuguese Episcopal Conference was received in audience by Pope Leo XIV The meeting was marked by dialogue on the life of the Church in Portugal.

    2 sourcesDiocese of Leiria–FátimaDiocese of Santarém

    The new presidency of the Portuguese Episcopal Conference was received in audience by Pope Leo XIV The meeting was marked by dialogue on the life of the Church in Portugal. The conference discussed the main challenges facing the Church and society.

    SourcesDiocese of Leiria–FátimaDiocese of Santarém

  10. 10
    Filipino theologians invite Church to look beyond AI technology
    discussChurch & StateUpdated3h ago

    Two Filipino Dominican theologians are inviting the Catholic Church to look beyond AI technology and ask how it can be developed and used to safeguard human dignity and serve the common…

    2 sources3 reportsVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

    Two Filipino Dominican theologians are inviting the Catholic Church to look beyond AI technology and ask how it can be developed and used to safeguard human dignity and serve the common good. They are exploring how the Church should respond to AI. The theologians are from the Philippines.

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

  11. 11
    Prayers for migrants, immigrants, refugees echo through Missouri Capitol’s rotunda
    discussCatholic LifeNew27m ago
    OSV News

    SourcesOSV News

  12. 12
    St. John Paul II National Shrine dedicates new retreat center in Washington, D.C.
    discussCatholic LifeNew40m ago
    Catholic Review

    The St. John Paul II National Shrine dedicated a new retreat center in Washington, D.C. The center is affiliated with the shrine. The dedication took place on the feast of Our Lady of Częstochowa.

    SourcesCatholic Review

  13. 13
    New FDA nominee has a ‘pro-life heart,’ top advocate for life says
    discussLife & FamilyNew1h ago
    Catholic News Agency

    SourcesCatholic News Agency

  14. 14
    Father Timothy Tarnacki heads to Florida
    discussDiocesesNew1h ago
    CatholicPhilly

    Father Timothy Tarnacki is leaving Philadelphia after 10 years of ministry. He will take on a new assignment in Florida. He reflects on his experiences in Philadelphia.

    SourcesCatholicPhilly

  15. 15
    Will the blue wave sweep the Senate?
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    National Catholic Reporter

    SourcesNational Catholic Reporter

  16. 16
    Archdiocese of New York Announces New Catholic School Principals for 2026–2027
    discussDiocesesNew1h ago
    Catholic New York

    SourcesCatholic New York

  17. 17
    The Seven Joys of the Virgin Mary
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    New Liturgical Movement

    SourcesNew Liturgical Movement

  18. 18
    Recognizing Christ in Our Neighbors
    discussBishopsNew3h ago
    The Catholic Telegraph

    SourcesThe Catholic Telegraph

  19. 19
    COP17: The gift of faith in Jesus and care for creation in the witness of a young Mongolian woman
    discussVaticanNew3h ago
    Agenzia Fides

    SourcesAgenzia Fides

  20. 20
    Smashing patriarchy, promoting patriarchy: Diverse trends of Indian society
    discussEducationNew2h ago
    Matters India

    SourcesMatters India

  21. 21
    Why Catholics should reject the month and myth of “trangendered Saints”
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    Catholic World Report

    SourcesCatholic World Report

  22. 22
    The Jealousy of God and the Eucharist
    discussLiturgyNew2h ago
    Catholic World Report

    SourcesCatholic World Report

  23. 23
    Pastoral Leaders to Learn Ways of Walking With Immigrants at Upcoming Event
    discussDiocesesNew3h ago
    CatholicPhilly

    SourcesCatholicPhilly

  24. 24
    Father Timothy Tarnacki gives farewell talk
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    CatholicPhilly

    Father Timothy Tarnacki gave a talk at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa. He is leaving for a new assignment with the Pauline Fathers. The event was part of the Theology on Fire series.

    SourcesCatholicPhilly

  25. 25
    A new tax credit helps kids at Catholic and public schools. Why aren’t more states using it?
    discussEducationNew3h ago
    America

    SourcesAmerica

  26. 26
    Claretian Missionaries hold 2026 Claretian Youth Rally
    discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
    Missionari Figli del Cuore Immacolato di Maria

    Claretian Missionaries held the 2026 Claretian Youth Rally in Ilaro, Nigeria. The rally was attended by young people from various apostolates. The theme was "Take Courage, I Have Overcome the World".

    SourcesMissionari Figli del Cuore Immacolato di Maria

  27. 27
    French Archbishop Buries a Prominent Freemason, Weeks After Italy Denied the Same Rite
    discussBishopsNew4h ago
    National Catholic Register

    SourcesNational Catholic Register

  28. 28
    Catholic Charities steps up amid prolonged power outages in Indiana
    discussDiocesesNew4h ago
    Catholic News Agency

    SourcesCatholic News Agency

  29. 29
    El llamado del padre Rafael Capó: jóvenes con voz, liderazgo y misión
    discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
    Catholic New York

    SourcesCatholic New York

  30. 30
    OC Catholic publishes America 250 episode
    discussCulture6h ago
    OC Catholic

    OC Catholic publishes episode 67 of Sounds from the Sanctuary, celebrating America's 250th birthday. The episode features American organists.

    SourcesOC Catholic

  31. 31
    Rest for a Priest is not a Luxury but a Necessity for Mental Health: Nigerian Vatican Official
    discussVaticanNew5h ago
    ACI Africa

    SourcesACI Africa

  32. 32
    Nigeria’s Catholic Bishops Decry “unabated trail of blood and terror,” Demand End to Killings
    discussLiturgyNew5h ago
    ACI Africa

    SourcesACI Africa

  33. 33
    Vatican News publishes short story
    discussCulture6h ago

    Vatican News publishes a short story about a nun's inner journey.

    Vatican News

    Vatican News publishes a short story about a nun's inner journey. The story is titled "Hộa Giải Với Chính Mình". The nun struggles with guilt and self-forgiveness after her father's death.

    SourcesVatican News

  34. 34
    British Archbishop to Crux Now: Victims of domestic abuse could be coerced into assisted suicide
    discussBishops6h ago
    Crux

    SourcesCrux

  35. 35
    Vatican News publishes short story 'Cây Thập Giá Trong Lòng Biển'
    discussCatholic Life6h ago

    Vatican News publishes a short story about a man's journey back to his faith and family.

    Vatican News

    Vatican News publishes a short story about a man's journey back to his faith and family. The story, 'Cây Thập Giá Trong Lòng Biển', tells of Hùng's return to his hometown after 7 years. He learns to reconcile with his father, God, and himself through small gestures. The story highlights the importance of reconciliation and forgiveness.

    SourcesVatican News

  36. 36
    Archbishop Pérez announces 1 Sept. clergy appointments
    discussBishops6h ago
    CatholicPhilly

    Archbishop Pérez announces clergy appointments effective Sept. 1. The appointments include a new parochial vicar assignment and school ministry roles at four Catholic high schools.

    SourcesCatholicPhilly

  37. 37
    Vatican News publishes short story 'Dọn Phòng'
    discussCulture6h ago

    Vatican News has published a short story called 'Dọn Phòng'.

    Vatican News

    Vatican News has published a short story called 'Dọn Phòng'. The story is about a mother's journey of inner transformation amidst family struggles. The story ends with a sense of forgiveness and hope in God.

    SourcesVatican News

  38. 38
    The First American Pope: Is English the New Language of the Church?
    discussVatican6h ago
    Rome Reports

    SourcesRome Reports

  39. 39
    Vatican News publishes short story Hy Vọng Nơi Thẳm Sâu
    discussCatholic Life6h ago

    Vatican News publishes a short story about a youth leader's journey to humility.

    Vatican News

    Vatican News publishes a short story about a youth leader's journey to humility. The story tells of a youth leader who learns to serve others in silence. The story is part of the #275 Bước Từng Bước series.

    SourcesVatican News

  40. 40
    Workin’ on a building with Jesus the carpenter
    discussCatholic Life6h ago
    The Catholic Register

    SourcesThe Catholic Register

  41. 41
    Catholics in Chad Invited for Synodal Journey Toward 2029 Centenary Celebrations
    discussBishops6h ago
    ACI Africa

    SourcesACI Africa

  42. 42
    Women in Cabo Verde promote environmentalism
    discussCatholic Life7h ago

    A group of women in Cabo Verde organized a week of training in recycling.

    Vatican News

    A group of women in Cabo Verde organized a week of training in recycling. The event was part of the celebrations of the three Archangels. The project aims to promote environmentalism in the community.

    SourcesVatican News

  43. 43
    Exhibit of the history of medical care at Catholic hospitals in Quebec and France
    discussCatholic Life6h ago
    The Catholic Register

    SourcesThe Catholic Register

  44. 44
    Is God Calling You to a Vocation You Don’t Want?
    discussCatholic LifeNew5h ago
    The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

    SourcesThe Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

  45. 45
    Apologetics Isn’t Dead, the Sequel: The Conversion of Joe Schmid
    discussCatholic LifeNew5h ago
    Word on Fire

    SourcesWord on Fire

  46. 46
    Patriarch Pizzaballa calls Cisjordania a «tierra sin ley»
    discussChurch & State7h ago

    Patriarch Pizzaballa intervened in the Meeting of Rímini.

    Vatican News

    Patriarch Pizzaballa intervened in the Meeting of Rímini. He asked for a greater diplomatic commitment from the West. He reiterated the need to foster hope and interreligious dialogue.

    SourcesVatican News

  47. 47
    Oblate di Nazareth releases documents on immigrants and migrants
    discussReligious Orders7h ago
    Oblate di Nazareth

    The documents were approved by the Executive Committee in 2026.

    SourcesOblate di Nazareth

  48. 48
    CCM nominates Deogratius John Ndejembi for Vice President of Tanzania
    discussChurch & State7h ago

    He replaces Emmanuel John Nchimbi.

    Vatican News

    He replaces Emmanuel John Nchimbi. CCM Secretary General Asha-Rose Migiro announced the nomination.

    SourcesVatican News

  49. 49
    Outgoing VC of Catholic University of Eastern Africa Calls for “local stewardship” in Caring for Environment
    discussBishops7h ago
    ACI Africa

    SourcesACI Africa

  50. 50
    The eternal warmth of Nana’s kitchen
    discussCatholic Life6h ago
    America

    SourcesAmerica

  51. 51
    A Word from Cardinal Dolan: A Mother’s Prayers
    discussBishops7h ago
    Catholic New York

    SourcesCatholic New York

  52. 52
    Paulie’s Final Push Honors 9/11 Flight Crews, One Mile at a Time
    discussCatholic Life7h ago
    The Tablet

    SourcesThe Tablet

  53. 53
    Gates Foundation Scholarship Opens Doors to University for Former Bridge to Life Volunteer
    discussEducation7h ago
    The Tablet

    SourcesThe Tablet

  54. 54
    Il Superiore Generale, P. Gustavo Agín scj, ha iniziato la sua visita al Vicariato della Costa d’Avorio.
    discussCatholic Life8h ago
    Congregazione del Sacro Cuore di Gesù di Bétharram

    SourcesCongregazione del Sacro Cuore di Gesù di Bétharram

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