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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
    Leo XIV celebrates Mass in Castel Gandolfo
    discussVaticanNew51m ago

    Leo XIV celebrated Mass in Castel Gandolfo.

    Vatican News

    Leo XIV celebrated Mass in Castel Gandolfo. He delivered a homily at the Church of Our Lady of the Lake. He emphasized the importance of spreading love.

    SourcesVatican News

  3. 03
    Pope presides Mass and procession of "Madonna del lago"
    discussVaticanNew21m ago

    Pope Leo XIV presided over Mass in the Church of Maria Santissima del Lago in Castel Gandolfo and participated in a procession with the statue of the Madonna del Lago.

    3 sourcesHoly See Press OfficeVatican NewsKTO

    Pope Leo XIV presided over Mass in the Church of Maria Santissima del Lago in Castel Gandolfo and participated in a procession with the statue of the Madonna del Lago. The event was attended by the local community. The Pope also gave a homily during the celebration.

    SourcesHoly See Press OfficeVatican NewsKTO

  4. 04
    Rete europea cristiana per l’ambiente holds XVI Assemblea
    discussCultureNew5h ago

    The XVI Assemblea of the Rete europea cristiana per l’ambiente is underway in Brussels.

    L'Osservatore Romano

    The XVI Assemblea of the Rete europea cristiana per l’ambiente is underway in Brussels.

    SourcesL'Osservatore Romano

  5. 05
    Pope Leo XIV visits Metz
    discussBishopsUpdated1h ago

    Pope Leo XIV will visit Metz, a border city in France, on September 28.

    6 sources16 reportsVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

    Pope Leo XIV will visit Metz, a border city in France, on September 28. The Pope will spend the entire day in the city, attending an interreligious meeting and an event dedicated to the roots of Europe. Archbishop Philippe Ballot of Metz speaks to Vatican News about the Pope's visit.

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

  6. 06
    Pope presides over Mass at Castel Gandolfo
    discussVaticanNew52m ago

    He speaks about the beauty of simple gestures of devotion.

    Vatican News

    He speaks about the beauty of simple gestures of devotion.

    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 Catholic Star Herald · National Catholic Register · Catholic News Agency
    1. Judy McBride, longtime educator, remembered for going ‘above and beyond’
    2. Department of Justice says government can’t restrict funding based on religious status
    3. Gloucester Catholic High School hires Mark Hutchinson as athletic director
  3. Asia CBCP News · Vatican News · Archdiocese of Huê
    1. Bishop warns parents not to outsource raising children
    2. Leo XIV releases September and October liturgical schedule
    3. Diocese of Bà Rìa and Archdiocese of Huè celebrate Saint Monica
  4. Europe cath.ch · Magyar Kurír · KTO
    1. cath.ch publishes Yasmina Khadra interview
    2. Abbé Bernard Miserez preaches at Chapelle du Vorbourg
    3. Marthy Attila celebrates 45 years of priesthood
  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

53 stories · 8 corroborated
  1. 01
    Department of Justice says government can’t restrict funding based on religious status
    discussReligious FreedomNew1h ago

    The Department of Justice says the government can’t restrict funding based on religious status.

    2 sourcesNational Catholic RegisterCatholic News Agency

    The Department of Justice says the government can’t restrict funding based on religious status. Such restrictions are made without any compelling government interest.

    SourcesNational Catholic RegisterCatholic News Agency

  2. 02
    Senate GOP report finds lack of guardrails for abortion pill prescribing
    discussLife & FamilyNew3h ago

    A Senate GOP report finds a lack of guardrails for abortion pill prescribing.

    2 sourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register

    A Senate GOP report finds a lack of guardrails for abortion pill prescribing. The report highlights the dangers of this lack of regulation. The Senate GOP released the report.

    SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register

  3. 03
    Pope Leo grants Eastern Synods faculty to remove Patriarchs
    discussVaticanUpdated1m ago

    Pope Leo XIV grants Eastern Synods the faculty to remove their respective Patriarchs.

    10 sources19 reportsVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

    Pope Leo XIV grants Eastern Synods the faculty to remove their respective Patriarchs. The decision must be approved by the Roman Pontiff. The new rule aims to restore wounded communion in cases where the bond between the Patriarch and the Synod is irreparably compromised.

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

  4. 04
    Pope Leo XIV modifies Eastern Catholic Churches' canon law
    discussVaticanUpdated3h ago

    Pope Leo XIV has modified two canons of the Codex Canonum Ecclesiarum Orientalium, allowing the Synod of Bishops to remove a patriarch with the Pope's assent.

    4 sources6 reportsVatican NewsAvvenireACI Stampa+1

    Pope Leo XIV has modified two canons of the Codex Canonum Ecclesiarum Orientalium, allowing the Synod of Bishops to remove a patriarch with the Pope's assent. The changes aim to strengthen the communion between the patriarch and the Synod. The Pope's motu proprio, Mutua Concordia, emphasizes the importance of mutual concord between the patriarch and the bishops.

    SourcesVatican NewsAvvenireACI StampaKorazym.org

  5. 05
    Pope Leo XIV updates rules for Eastern Catholic Churches
    discussVaticanUpdated5h ago

    Pope Leo XIV has updated the rules for Eastern Catholic Churches, giving synods the power to remove a patriarch from office in cases of grave cause.

    3 sources5 reportsVatican NewsCanção NovaToscana Oggi

    Pope Leo XIV has updated the rules for Eastern Catholic Churches, giving synods the power to remove a patriarch from office in cases of grave cause. The new rules, introduced through the Motu Proprio "Mutua Concordia", aim to promote communion and sinodality within the Churches. The changes take effect immediately.

    SourcesVatican NewsCanção NovaToscana Oggi

  6. 06
    Pope Leo XIV amends Canons 106 and 126
    discussCanon LawUpdated5h ago

    Pope Leo XIV issues Motu Proprio Mutua Concordia, amending Canons 106 and 126 of the Codex Canonum Ecclesiarum Orientalium.

    3 sources4 reportsHoly See Press OfficeThe Holy SeeL'Osservatore Romano

    Pope Leo XIV issues Motu Proprio Mutua Concordia, amending Canons 106 and 126 of the Codex Canonum Ecclesiarum Orientalium. The amendments aim to strengthen the synodal nature of the Eastern Catholic Churches. The Motu Proprio emphasizes the importance of mutual concord between the Patriarch and the bishops in the Synod of Bishops.

    SourcesHoly See Press OfficeThe Holy SeeL'Osservatore Romano

  7. 07
    Abp Galbas says "no" is also a mission of the Church
    discussBishopsUpdated2h ago

    Abp Adrian Galbas told teachers of religion that saying "no" is also a mission of the Church.

    2 sourcesOpokaGość Niedzielny

    Abp Adrian Galbas told teachers of religion that saying "no" is also a mission of the Church. He mentioned issues like abortion, same-sex marriage, and surrogacy. The archbishop said that the Church is often seen as abnormal and attacked for its stance on these issues.

    SourcesOpokaGość Niedzielny

  8. 08
    Pope Leo XIV presides at Mass and boat procession on Lake Albano
    discussVaticanUpdated28m ago

    Pope Leo XIV presided at Mass and a boat procession on Lake Albano in Castel Gandolfo.

    8 sources11 reportsVatican NewsNiedzielaDeon

    Pope Leo XIV presided at Mass and a boat procession on Lake Albano in Castel Gandolfo. He is the first pope to participate in the procession. The event celebrates the Feast of Our Lady of the Lake.

    SourcesVatican NewsNiedzielaDeon

  9. 09
    Marthy Attila celebrates 45 years of priesthood
    discussCatholic LifeNew22m ago
    Magyar Kurír

    Marthy Attila, a retired priest from Kézdivásárhely, celebrates 45 years of priesthood. He was ordained in 1976 in Gyulafehérvár. Marthy Attila talks about his childhood, vocation, and struggles.

    SourcesMagyar Kurír

  10. 10
    Judy McBride, longtime educator, remembered for going ‘above and beyond’
    discussDiocesesNew50m ago
    Catholic Star Herald

    SourcesCatholic Star Herald

  11. 11
    KTO films daily Mass at Notre-Dame de Paris
    discussLiturgyNew1h ago
    KTO

    KTO films and broadcasts daily Mass from Notre-Dame de Paris. The texts of Vespers and Mass are usually from www.aelf.org.

    SourcesKTO

  12. 12
    Gloucester Catholic High School hires Mark Hutchinson as athletic director
    discussEducationNew1h ago
    Catholic Star Herald

    Gloucester Catholic High School and Our Lady of Mercy Academy have new athletic directors. Mark Hutchinson and Christopher Meade are the new athletic directors. They begin their new roles this school year.

    SourcesCatholic Star Herald

  13. 13
    Anisha Jo sings for the pope at Stade de France
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    La Croix

    Anisha Jo, winner of Star Academy 2022, will sing for the pope at Stade de France on September 25. She is a Malagasy singer.

    SourcesLa Croix

  14. 14
    Bábel Balázs speaks at Mohács
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    Magyar Kurír

    Bábel Balázs spoke at Mohács on the 500th anniversary of the Battle of Mohács. He emphasized the importance of remembrance and responsibility. The remains of those who died in the battle were placed in an urn in the Fogadalmi temple.

    SourcesMagyar Kurír

  15. 15
    KTO films Vêpres at Notre-Dame de Paris
    discussLiturgyNew2h ago
    KTO

    KTO films and retransmits Vêpres from Notre-Dame de Paris. The Vêpres are part of the Office divin. The office of Vêpres includes an introduction, a hymn, two Psalms, a Canticle of the New Testament, a brief reading, the Magnificat, prayers of intercession and a brief oration.

    SourcesKTO

  16. 16
    Nepal: powódź pochłonęła 675 ofiar śmiertelnych
    discussCultureNew2h ago
    Gość Niedzielny

    Powódź w Nepalu pochłonęła 675 ofiar śmiertelnych. Katastrofa dotknęła dystrykty Rasuwa i Nuwakot.

    SourcesGość Niedzielny

  17. 17
    Fr. Silas Bogati describes Nepal disaster
    discussChurch & StateNew2h ago
    Crux

    Fr. Silas Bogati describes the situation in Nepal after a disaster. Damaged roads and bridges have made it difficult for families to reach basic services. The Church leader spoke to Crux Now.

    SourcesCrux

  18. 18
    Knights of Columbus Council awards $1,000 scholarship
    discussEducationNew2h ago
    Catholic Star Herald

    The Knights of Columbus Saint Catherine of Siena Council 6890 awarded the Frank Radio Memorial Scholarship to Genevieve Hee. Hee graduated from Saint Michael the Archangel Regional School. The scholarship is worth $1,000.

    SourcesCatholic Star Herald

  19. 19
    Cardinal Dolan speaks on St. John the Baptist
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    Catholic New York

    Cardinal Dolan speaks about the martyrdom of St. John the Baptist. He was beheaded by King Herod for speaking the truth.

    SourcesCatholic New York

  20. 20
    Santa Rosa de Lima cited in Catechism
    discussEducationNew2h ago
    Aleteia

    Santa Rosa de Lima is cited in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. San Juan Pablo II commissioned the Catecismo. A commission of 12 cardinals and bishops worked on it.

    SourcesAleteia

  21. 21
    Flüchtlingsbischof Heße schildert "beklemmende Lage" an US-Südgrenze
    discussBishopsNew2h ago
    DOMRADIO.DE

    Flüchtlingsbischof Stefan Heße reports on the situation of migrants in Mexico. He describes a "beklemmende Lage" and makes demands on governments.

    SourcesDOMRADIO.DE

  22. 22
    Diocese of Grosseto holds funeral for Don Michele Lamberti
    discussDiocesesNew2h ago
    Toscana Oggi

    The Diocese of Grosseto held a funeral for Don Michele Lamberti, a priest who died after months of illness. The Mass was presided over by Bishop Bernardino Giordano. The funeral took place in Nomadelfia, Grosseto.

    SourcesToscana Oggi

  23. 23
    22ª domenica T. O. – Anno A (30.8.2026) VP
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    Missionari Comboniani del Cuore di Gesù

    SourcesMissionari Comboniani del Cuore di Gesù

  24. 24
    44 Gaza residents evacuated to France
    discussChurch & StateNew3h ago
    La Croix

    44 residents of Gaza, mostly teachers, students and staff of the French Institute, were evacuated to France. The evacuations had seemed frozen since 2025.

    SourcesLa Croix

  25. 25
    Fr. Enrique Salvo delivers homily
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    Catholic New York

    Fr. Enrique Salvo explains the significance of St. John the Baptist. He emphasizes the need to turn consciously to God.

    SourcesCatholic New York

  26. 26
    Volunteer group works with Catholic Charities to support veterans
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    Catholic Star Herald

    A volunteer group is working with Catholic Charities to support veterans. The group was started by Johnnie Walker, a U.S. Army veteran and devout Catholic. Walker was inspired to start the group after learning of a veteran who was about to become homeless.

    SourcesCatholic Star Herald

  27. 27
    Beppe Pedron describes Nepal flood situation as complicated
    discussCultureNew3h ago
    Toscana Oggi

    Beppe Pedron, Caritas Italiana's Regional Coordinator for Asia, describes the situation in Nepal after floods as complicated. Some areas are only accessible by helicopter due to mud and destroyed bridges.

    SourcesToscana Oggi

  28. 28
    Amaël Dubiez photographs fires in Gironde
    discussCultureNew3h ago
    La Croix

    He is a firefighter and photographer. He documents his colleagues' work.

    SourcesLa Croix

  29. 29
    Jérôme Chave says science cannot be done remotely
    discussCultureNew3h ago
    La Croix

    Jérôme Chave, a research director at CNRS, explains the importance of the Nouragues station for studying the Amazon rainforest. The site is crucial for understanding the impact of climate change.

    SourcesLa Croix

  30. 30
    Bp Artur Ważny tells Sosnowiec Diocese catechists they are on the front line
    discussDiocesesNew3h ago
    Niedziela

    Bp Artur Ważny spoke to catechists in the Sosnowiec Diocese about their concerns and feelings of rejection due to changes in religious education in schools. He said the current crisis could be an opportunity for the Church to become more evangelical and less institutional.

    SourcesNiedziela

  31. 31
    Fondazione Ente dello Spettacolo presents at 83rd Mostra Internazionale d'Arte Cinematografica
    discussCultureNew3h ago
    Toscana Oggi

    Fondazione Ente dello Spettacolo participates in the 83rd Mostra Internazionale d'Arte Cinematografica in Venezia. The event will include a day dedicated to Cei media on September 11. The foundation will be active in various spaces of the Mostra.

    SourcesToscana Oggi

  32. 32
    Award-winning teacher finds joy in students’ growth
    discussEducationNew4h ago
    Catholic Review

    SourcesCatholic Review

  33. 33
    Erzbischof Heße visits migrants
    discussBishopsNew4h ago

    Erzbischof Stefan Heße visited migrants in Mexico and Texas.

    Vatican News

    Erzbischof Stefan Heße visited migrants in Mexico and Texas. His solidarity trip ended on Friday.

    SourcesVatican News

  34. 34
    Pope Leo XIV praises King Harald V
    discussVaticanNew4h ago
    Aleteia

    Pope Leo XIV paid tribute to King Harald V. The King passed away August 28, 2026, at the age of 89.

    SourcesAleteia

  35. 35
    New bishop of West Virginia increases TLM locations from two to five
    discussBishopsNew3h ago
    Rorate Caeli

    SourcesRorate Caeli

  36. 36
    Archbishop Wenski Reflects on 50 Years of Priesthood, Haitian Ministry, and Serving Miami
    discussBishopsNew4h ago
    National Catholic Register

    SourcesNational Catholic Register

  37. 37
    St. John the Baptist’s courage was fueled by his prayer
    discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
    Aleteia

    SourcesAleteia

  38. 38
    L’Osservatore Romano publishes fourth volume of Etienne Gilson’s works
    discussEducationNew5h ago

    L’Osservatore Romano has published the fourth volume of Etienne Gilson’s works.

    L'Osservatore Romano

    L’Osservatore Romano has published the fourth volume of Etienne Gilson’s works. The volume is a philosophical diary of a life in the light of Tommaso d’Aquino. Riccardo Saccenti comments on the publication.

    SourcesL'Osservatore Romano

  39. 39
    Franco Cardini writes on Ermanno Orlando's book
    discussCultureNew5h ago

    Franco Cardini writes on Ermanno Orlando's book "Le crociate di carta".

    L'Osservatore Romano

    Franco Cardini writes on Ermanno Orlando's book "Le crociate di carta". The book is about Marin Sanudo "il Vecchio".

    SourcesL'Osservatore Romano

  40. 40
    King’s College publishes research on lithium and violence in Sahel
    discussCultureNew5h ago

    The research highlights the vicious cycle between mineral demand and conflict.

    L'Osservatore Romano

    The research highlights the vicious cycle between mineral demand and conflict. L'Osservatore Romano reports.

    SourcesL'Osservatore Romano

  41. 41
    Dolly Parton showed us there is more than one way to mother
    discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
    Aleteia

    SourcesAleteia

  42. 42
    Fr. Silas Krishna Bogati reports 600 dead, 3000 missing in Himalayas
    discussChurch & StateNew4h ago
    Crux

    Fr. Silas Krishna Bogati says the situation is very difficult after a disaster in the Himalayas. More than 600 people are dead and 3,000 are missing. The Church is responding.

    SourcesCrux

  43. 43
    Deon reports data leak of 19 million Poles
    discussCultureNew5h ago
    Deon

    Deon reports a data leak affecting 19 million Poles. The leak includes PESEL numbers.

    SourcesDeon

  44. 44
    Cardinal Tamkevičius resists Soviet persecution
    discussBishopsNew5h ago
    Catholic News Agency

    Cardinal Sigitas Tamkevičius resisted Soviet persecution from a KGB prison cell. A new biography traces his imprisonment and decades leading Lithuania’s underground Catholic resistance. Tamkevičius was imprisoned by the KGB.

    SourcesCatholic News Agency

  45. 45
    Comunità di Sant’Egidio hosts 1000 youth in Budapest
    discussCatholic LifeNew5h ago

    The Community of Sant'Egidio hosts an international meeting of over 1000 young people in Budapest.

    Vatican News

    The Community of Sant'Egidio hosts an international meeting of over 1000 young people in Budapest. The event, called "Global Friendship", brings together youth from 14 different countries, including over 150 from Ukraine. The meeting aims to promote peace and friendship among nations.

    SourcesVatican News

  46. 46
    Famiglia Cristiana publishes column on 'Stay Woke' phrase
    discussCultureNew3h ago
    Famiglia CristianaPerspective

    Famiglia Cristiana publishes column on the phrase 'Stay Woke'. The column discusses the evolution and controversies of the phrase. The phrase originated as a call to action against injustices, but now risks becoming a form of conformism.

    SourcesFamiglia Cristiana

  47. 47
    Holy Father celebrates Holy Mass in Castel Gandolfo
    discussVatican7h 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

  48. 48
    How the movie ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ inspired a camp for Catholic fathers and sons
    discussCatholic Life6h ago
    Catholic News Agency

    SourcesCatholic News Agency

  49. 49
    Pope celebrates Mass at Castel Gandolfo
    discussVatican7h 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

  50. 50
    Pope names Lizardo Estrada Herrera Coadjutor Archbishop of Cuzco
    discussBishops7h 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

  51. 51
    Prymas Polski supports bill for mandatory religion classes
    discussEducation6h 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

  52. 52
    ks. Marcin Jurak MIC says pressure does not work in spiritual world
    discussCatholic Life6h 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

  53. 53
    Plane takes off early, leaves 130 passengers in Poznań
    discussCulture6h 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

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