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Wednesday, August 5, 2026 · Ordinary Time, Week 18 · Green · Africa · Asia · Europe · Oceania

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29 stories · 13 publishers

Wednesday, August 5

1 story
  1. 01
    Black Catholic sisters gather in Baltimore
    discussReligious OrdersNew 1h ago
    Catholic Review

    National Black Sisters’ Conference held annual assembly in Baltimore. Sisters reflected on legacies, renewed commitment to justice and service. They seek new members.

    SourcesCatholic Review

Tuesday, August 4

7 stories · 1 corroborated
  1. 01
    Priest killed in Nigeria
    discussDioceses1d ago

    A priest in Nigeria was killed in a machete attack.

    6 sourcesCatholic ReviewThe Catholic SpiritThe Catholic Weekly+2

    A priest in Nigeria was killed in a machete attack. Police are investigating the murder. The Diocese of Lokoja announced the death and urged Catholics to pray for the slain priest.

    SourcesCatholic ReviewThe Catholic SpiritThe Catholic WeeklyOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun

  2. 02
    Hispanic catechists gather
    discussCatholic Life20h ago
    Catholic Review

    Over 400 Hispanic liturgical ministers and catechists gather at St. Mary's Seminary. They come together for a conference on spirituality and formation. The event offers safety and comfort.

    SourcesCatholic Review

  3. 03
    Sister Maria Soledad Gutierrez dies
    discussReligious Orders1d ago
    Catholic Review

    Sister Maria Soledad Gutierrez of the Oblate Sisters of Providence has died at 101. A funeral Mass will be offered at her community's motherhouse in Arbutus. She entered religious life in 1960.

    SourcesCatholic Review

  4. 04
    Pregnancy Center North co-founder dies
    discussLife & Family1d ago
    Catholic Review

    Delores 'Dee' Silverman, co-founder of Pregnancy Center North, has died at 85. She died in Nevada. Silverman co-founded the center in Towson.

    SourcesCatholic Review

  5. 05
    Do I need a new civil marriage license for my convalidation ceremony?
    discussLife & Family1d ago
    Catholic Review

    SourcesCatholic Review

  6. 06
    Author shares family's connection to Nazi atrocity
    discussCulture1d ago
    Catholic ReviewPerspective

    Ilka Knüppel discusses her book about her family's experience with Hitler's euthanasia program. The book is titled 'Finding Ruth: A Personal Story of Hitler’s Secret Euthanasia Program, Action T4.'

    SourcesCatholic Review

  7. 07
    Catholic Review streams home viewing roundup
    discussCulture1d ago
    Catholic ReviewPerspective

    Catholic Review provides capsule reviews of theatrical movies available for streaming. Notes on TV programming are also included.

    SourcesCatholic Review

Monday, August 3

6 stories · 1 corroborated
  1. 01
    Pope writes to 97-year-old cardinal
    discussVatican1d ago

    Cardinal Ernest Simoni returns to a former prison camp in Albania where he was held for 18 years.

    4 sourcesCatholic ReviewThe Catholic SpiritThe Catholic Sun+1

    Cardinal Ernest Simoni returns to a former prison camp in Albania where he was held for 18 years. He offers a public Mass in memory of those who suffered and died there. Pope Leo sends a message for the occasion.

    SourcesCatholic ReviewThe Catholic SpiritThe Catholic SunOSV News

  2. 02
    America at 250: We must remember we are still a nation of immigrants
    discussCatholic Life1d ago
    Catholic Review

    SourcesCatholic Review

  3. 03
    Archbishop Lori Homily: Knights of Columbus in Denver
    discussBishops2d ago
    Archdiocese of Baltimore

    SourcesArchdiocese of Baltimore

  4. 04
    Archbishop Lori Homily: Feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola
    discussBishops2d ago
    Archdiocese of Baltimore

    SourcesArchdiocese of Baltimore

  5. 05
    USAID cuts spark concern
    discussLife & Family1d ago
    Catholic ReviewPerspective

    The Catholic Review questions the impact of USAID cuts. The article references Dr. Martin Luther King's vision of 'the beloved community'. It wonders how the US is viewed globally.

    SourcesCatholic Review

  6. 06
    Catholic Review criticizes '72 Hours' movie
    discussCulture2d ago
    Catholic ReviewPerspective

    The Catholic Review has published a negative review of the Netflix movie '72 Hours'. The reviewer found the film to be overly coarse. The movie stars Kevin Hart.

    SourcesCatholic Review

Sunday, August 2

2 stories
  1. 01
    Two heroes: St. Ignatius and Spider-Man
    discussCatholic Life2d ago
    Catholic Review

    SourcesCatholic Review

  2. 02
    Spider-Man inspires Catholic values
    discussCatholic Life2d ago
    Catholic ReviewPerspective

    Spider-Man teaches Catholics about self-sacrifice and service. He is committed to helping others. These values are relevant to Catholic life.

    SourcesCatholic Review

Saturday, August 1

1 story · 1 corroborated
  1. 01
    Pope meets Patti Smith
    discussVatican4d ago

    Pope Leo XIV meets Patti Smith at the Vatican.

    3 sourcesCatholic ReviewThe Catholic SunOSV News

    Pope Leo XIV meets Patti Smith at the Vatican. The meeting is described as a conversation between two people discovering they were old friends.

    SourcesCatholic ReviewThe Catholic SunOSV News

Friday, July 31

4 stories · 4 corroborated
  1. 01
    In Spain, diocese pledges emergency aid as death toll rises in enclave’s border crisis
    discussDioceses5d ago
    3 sourcesCatholic ReviewThe Catholic SunOSV News

    SourcesCatholic ReviewThe Catholic SunOSV News

  2. 02
    Israeli strike damages Christian-run hospital
    discussChurch & State5d ago

    An Israeli airstrike damages Al-Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza City.

    6 sourcesCatholic ReviewCatholic News AgencyOSV News+3

    An Israeli airstrike damages Al-Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza City. The hospital is supported by the Catholic Near East Welfare Association. The strike damaged hospital facilities.

    SourcesCatholic ReviewCatholic News AgencyOSV NewsThe Catholic SunNational Catholic ReporterNational Catholic Register

  3. 03
    Russian attack kills 8 in Ukraine
    discussChurch & State5d ago
    3 sourcesCatholic ReviewOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun

    SourcesCatholic ReviewOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun

  4. 04
    US rule change threatens asylum seekers
    discussReligious Freedom4d ago
    2 sourcesCatholic ReviewThe Catholic Spirit

    SourcesCatholic ReviewThe Catholic Spirit

Thursday, July 30

6 stories · 4 corroborated
  1. 01
    Pope Leo XIV to offer public Masses and audiences every week of August
    discussVatican5d ago

    Pope Leo XIV will celebrate a public Mass every week of August after taking time to rest in Castel Gandolfo during the month of July.

    5 sourcesCatholic ReviewThe Catholic WeeklyThe Catholic Sun+2

    Pope Leo XIV will celebrate a public Mass every week of August after taking time to rest in Castel Gandolfo during the month of July. The Vatican has announced the pope's schedule for the rest of the summer. Pope Leo XIV will also offer public audiences every week of August.

    SourcesCatholic ReviewThe Catholic WeeklyThe Catholic SunOSV NewsAmerica

  2. 02
    Jennie Bradley Lichter steps down
    discussLife & Family5d ago

    Jennie Bradley Lichter steps down as president of the March for Life Education and Defense Fund.

    4 sourcesCatholic ReviewThe Catholic SpiritThe Catholic Sun+1

    Jennie Bradley Lichter steps down as president of the March for Life Education and Defense Fund. She made the announcement in a July 30 statement. The role was the highlight of her professional life.

    SourcesCatholic ReviewThe Catholic SpiritThe Catholic SunOSV News

  3. 03
    Pope attends concert
    discussVatican6d ago

    Pope Leo XIV attends a concert by Andrea Bocelli.

    3 sourcesCatholic ReviewThe Catholic SpiritThe Catholic Register

    Pope Leo XIV attends a concert by Andrea Bocelli. The concert features 164 young voices. The pope offers a reflection on beauty and God.

    SourcesCatholic ReviewThe Catholic SpiritThe Catholic Register

  4. 04
    Pope Leo XIV speaks to NBC News
    discussVatican5d ago

    Pope Leo XIV spoke with NBC News about his ancestry and being the first American pope.

    2 sourcesCatholic ReviewThe Catholic Spirit

    Pope Leo XIV spoke with NBC News about his ancestry and being the first American pope. He discussed his diverse ancestry and a possible US visit.

    SourcesCatholic ReviewThe Catholic Spirit

  5. 05
    Sister Marie Olwell dies
    discussReligious Orders6d ago
    Catholic Review

    Sister Marie Olwell of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Chestnut Hill dies at 96. A funeral Mass will be offered Sept. 21 at St. Joseph Villa.

    SourcesCatholic Review

  6. 06
    Haiti’s cardinal and U.S. bishops lead Mass of Solidarity
    discussChurch & State6d ago
    Catholic Review

    Cardinal Chibly Langlois of Les Cayes, Haiti, celebrates a Mass of Solidarity with the Haitian community and those impacted by changes to immigration policy. An estimated 350,000 Haitian immigrants to the United States face losing their Temporary Protected Status. The Mass is a show of support for the Haitian community.

    SourcesCatholic Review

Wednesday, July 29

2 stories · 2 corroborated
  1. 01
    Nuns evacuate monastery
    discussReligious Orders6d ago

    Wildfires in central Spain force Augustinian nuns to evacuate their monastery.

    7 sourcesCatholic ReviewThe Catholic WeeklyOSV News+3

    Wildfires in central Spain force Augustinian nuns to evacuate their monastery. The sisters of the Monastery of the Conversion in Sotillo de la Adrada were evacuated.

    SourcesCatholic ReviewThe Catholic WeeklyOSV NewsThe Catholic RegisterThe Catholic SunCathNews Australia

  2. 02
    Florida carries out double executions as bishops issue new pastoral letter
    discussCatholic Life6d ago
    6 sourcesCatholic ReviewAngelus NewsThe Catholic Spirit+3

    SourcesCatholic ReviewAngelus NewsThe Catholic SpiritOSV NewsNational Catholic ReporterThe Catholic Sun

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