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If the Lord does not watch over the city, in vain does the watchman keep vigil.Ps 127:1

Edition of Wednesday, August 12

Ordinary Time, Week 19 · Green

Wednesday, August 12

24 stories · 10 with multiple publishers
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    Pope Leo XIV explains liturgical yearPope Leo XIV
    discussLiturgyFirst report
    Briefing and sources: Pope Leo XIV explains liturgical year. 33 sources137 reportsThe Holy SeeVatican NewsCatholic Bishops' Conference of Japan+30

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    SourcesThe Holy SeeVatican NewsCatholic Bishops' Conference of JapanAgenzia SIRCBCP NewsDiocese of FlorianópolisDiocese of SantarémCatholic News AgencyAgência EcclesiaCatholic Star Herald

  2. 02
    Pope Leo XIV chooses theme for 2027 World Day of PeaceDiocese of Fall River · Pope Leo XIV
    discussVaticanFirst report
    Briefing and sources: Pope Leo XIV chooses theme for 2027 World Day of Peace. 23 sources36 reportsVatican NewsDiocese of HallamKatolici+20

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    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of HallamKatolici

  3. 03
    Pope Leo XIV appoints 8 to Vatican's Council for EconomyArchdiocese of Westminster · Diocese of Susa · Diocese of Torino · Pope Leo XIV
    discussVaticanFirst report
    Briefing and sources: Pope Leo XIV appoints 8 to Vatican's Council for Economy. 20 sources21 reportsKonferencja Episkopatu PolskiCBCP NewsDiocese of Susa+17

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    SourcesKonferencja Episkopatu PolskiCBCP NewsDiocese of SusaDiocese of TorinoDiocese of AlbaOrder of Preachers

  4. 04
    Bishops express solidarity with Colombia
    discussBishopsFirst report
    Briefing and sources: Bishops express solidarity with Colombia. 13 sources14 reportsDiocese of MeloApostolic Vicariate of CamiriVatican News+10

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    SourcesDiocese of MeloApostolic Vicariate of CamiriVatican NewsCatholic ReviewCanção Nova

  5. 05
    Vatican News marks Assumption of Virgin Mary
    discussCatholic LifeFirst report
    Briefing and sources: Vatican News marks Assumption of Virgin Mary. 4 sourcesAngelus NewsVatican NewsDiocese of Tokyo 東京+1

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    SourcesAngelus NewsVatican NewsDiocese of Tokyo 東京TK KBS

  6. 06
    Pope Leo XIV sends video message to US women religiousPope Leo XIV
    discussReligious OrdersFirst report
    Briefing and sources: Pope Leo XIV sends video message to US women religious. 8 sources9 reportsVatican NewsCBCP NewsCanção Nova+5

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    SourcesVatican NewsCBCP NewsCanção NovaNational Catholic Register

  7. 07
    Diocese of Hong Kong announces Trappist Father Benedict Chao's death at 108Diocese of Hong Kong 香港
    discussReligious Orders
    Briefing and sources: Diocese of Hong Kong announces Trappist Father Benedict Chao's death at 108. 6 sourcesCatholic ReviewCatholic New YorkThe Tablet+3

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    SourcesCatholic ReviewCatholic New YorkThe TabletThe MonitorCathNews AustraliaAmerica

  8. 08
    NASA observes eclipse from Spanish churchDiocese of Madrid
    discussCulture
    Briefing and sources: NASA observes eclipse from Spanish church. 5 sourcesCírkev.czVida NuevaTK KBS+2

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    SourcesCírkev.czVida NuevaTK KBSGość NiedzielnyReligión Digital

  9. 09
    Pope Leo XIV honored at White Sox gamePope Leo XIV
    discussCulture
    Briefing and sources: Pope Leo XIV honored at White Sox game. 5 sourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendNational Catholic ReporterReligion News Service+2

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    SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendNational Catholic ReporterReligion News ServiceNational Catholic RegisterThe Catholic Sun

  10. 10
    Pope Leo XIV urges sisters to foster US vocationsPope Leo XIV
    discussReligious Orders
    Briefing and sources: Pope Leo XIV urges sisters to foster US vocations. 4 sourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun+1

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    SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendOSV NewsThe Catholic SunThe Texas Catholic

  11. 11
    Archbishop Giuse Đặng Đức Ngân leads prayer for 32nd La Vang Pilgrimage
    discussCatholic Life
    Briefing and sources: Archbishop Giuse Đặng Đức Ngân leads prayer for 32nd La Vang Pilgrimage. Archdiocese of Huê

    First report

    SourcesArchdiocese of Huê

  12. 12
    P. Albert Leander OFM speaks at Szent Klára Ház
    discussCatholic Life
    Briefing and sources: P. Albert Leander OFM speaks at Szent Klára Ház. Archdiocese of Alba Iulia

    First report

    SourcesArchdiocese of Alba Iulia

  13. 13
    Archdiocese of San Cristóbal de La Habana publishes August 9, 2026 addressArchdiocese of San Cristóbal de La Habana
    discussDiocesesBackground
    Briefing and sources: Archdiocese of San Cristóbal de La Habana publishes August 9, 2026 address. Archdiocese of San Cristóbal de La Habana

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    SourcesArchdiocese of San Cristóbal de La Habana

  14. 14
    Gx. Song Vĩnh holds Mass for nun's Silver Jubilee
    discussCatholic Life
    Briefing and sources: Gx. Song Vĩnh holds Mass for nun's Silver Jubilee. Diocese of Bà Ria

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    SourcesDiocese of Bà Ria

  15. 15
    Arcebispo de Cali sees hope after earthquake
    discussDioceses
    Briefing and sources: Arcebispo de Cali sees hope after earthquake. Vatican News

    First report

    SourcesVatican News

  16. 16
    Catholic Diocese of Cairns hosts Season of Creation Gathering 2026Diocese of Cairns
    discussDioceses
    Briefing and sources: Catholic Diocese of Cairns hosts Season of Creation Gathering 2026. Diocese of Cairns

    First report

    SourcesDiocese of Cairns

  17. 17
    Australian Catholic Bishops seek social cohesion focusDiocese of Cairns
    discussBishops
    Briefing and sources: Australian Catholic Bishops seek social cohesion focus. Diocese of Cairns

    First report

    SourcesDiocese of Cairns

  18. 18
    San Simpliciano guides Ambrogio and Agostino
    discussCatholic Life
    Briefing and sources: San Simpliciano guides Ambrogio and Agostino. Diocese of Milano

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    SourcesDiocese of Milano

  19. 19
    Diocese of Verona holds Ottavario della Madonna della Bassanella
    discussDioceses
    Briefing and sources: Diocese of Verona holds Ottavario della Madonna della Bassanella. Diocese of Verona

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    SourcesDiocese of Verona

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    Bắc Ninh seminarians go on summer pilgrimage
    discussDioceses
    Briefing and sources: Bắc Ninh seminarians go on summer pilgrimage. Diocese of Bac Ninh

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    SourcesDiocese of Bac Ninh

  21. 21
    Gallipoli and Galatina twin in honor of St. Agata
    discussDioceses
    Briefing and sources: Gallipoli and Galatina twin in honor of St. Agata. Diocese of Catania

    First report

    SourcesDiocese of Catania

  22. 22
    Arhiepiscop Aurel Percă presides over 25th anniversary of Adormirea Maicii Domnului church
    discussDioceses
    Briefing and sources: Arhiepiscop Aurel Percă presides over 25th anniversary of Adormirea Maicii Domnului church. Archdiocese of Bucureşti, Bucarest

    First report

    SourcesArchdiocese of Bucureşti, Bucarest

  23. 23
    Thursday August 13th: Purpose in Transitioning
    discussCatholic LifeBackground
    Briefing and sources: Thursday August 13th: Purpose in Transitioning. Diocese of Port of Spain

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    SourcesDiocese of Port of Spain

  24. 24
    8 Dominican brothers and sisters profess perpetual vows
    discussReligious Orders
    Briefing and sources: 8 Dominican brothers and sisters profess perpetual vows. Diocese of Bac Ninh

    First report

    SourcesDiocese of Bac Ninh

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  1. Bishop Cyril Vasiľ leads 100km pilgrimage
  2. Pope sends initial economic aid to Colombia
  3. Diocese of Ancona–Osimo elects Sister Major of Regnum Mariae
  4. Bishop Alfonso Carrasco honors Rouco Varela
  5. Vatican News publishes episode VII of 'Jezusi i Nazaretit'
  6. Southern Cross honors four women
  7. Sister Corbin Hannah reflects on poverty vow
  8. Nuns discuss role in unstable media at SIGNIS World Congress
  9. Bishop Paprocki sues Illinois over assisted suicide law
  10. Košice hosts Sts. Cyril and Methodius Enrichment Days
  11. Pope meets youth at Stade de France
  12. Málaga team entrusts new season to Divina Pastora
  13. Málaga team entrusts season to Divina Pastora
  14. Malta Church Commission welcomes planning reform
  15. Bishop Antonio Valín presides eucharist
  16. Pope Leo XIV visits Argentina
  17. SS Peter & Paul pupils perform for dementia hub
  18. Pope Leo XIV: Sunday is 'foundation and kernel' of liturgical year
  19. Faithful see intense light at Missão Católica do Vouga
  20. Živčákova hosts Živčákfest with pilgrimage and all-night adoration
  21. UNICEF reports 174 Palestinian children killed since January 2024
  22. Misereor criticizes German government's cooperation with Taliban
  23. Diocese of Pelplin publishes 'Pielgrzym' nr 17/2026
  24. Battocletti and Quadarella win
  25. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Society marks 100th anniversary
  26. Bishop Orazio Francesco Piazza presides over Don Giuseppe Giulianelli's funeral
  27. Bishop Orazio Francesco presides Eucharist at Farnese Monastery
  28. Bishops issue pastoral letter on 2026 elections
  29. Diocese of Ban Mê Thuôt releases VHTK game
  30. Bishops gather for Bishop Teke Lysinge's funeral
  31. Arcivescovo Francesco Neri celebrates Santa Chiara Mass
  32. Antonio Rodríguez Babío speaks on Church heritage
  33. Archdiocese of Birmingham participates in Birmingham Heritage Week
  34. Oblates focus on youth in mission
  35. Bishop Maksimilijan Matjaž installs new leadership at Nazarje clarisses
  36. Pope Leo XIV visits South America
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  38. Vatican Official Urges Africa to Send Missionaries
  39. Bishop João Lavrador asks to remain human
  40. Diocese of Novo Mesto holds Mass on Assumption feast
  41. Politecnico di Torino offers 4 scholarships in memory of San Pier Giorgio Frassati
  42. Vatican Official, Cameroonian Bishop Urge Engagement of Former Seminarians
  43. Romanelli describes Gaza situation as terrible
  44. Bishops' Conference promotes ecological education
  45. Pope Leo XIV visits San Marino and Rimini
  46. Pope Leon XIV urges Czech youth to trust Jesus
  47. Cardinal Bo urges trust in Jesus amid Myanmar turmoil
  48. Sisters restore dignity of exploited women
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  50. Diocese of Málaga observes solar eclipse
  51. Land stakeholders call for collaboration in Dokolo
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  56. Pope Leo XIV encourages Czech youth to witness Christ's love
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  58. Bp Przyborek: Polish pilgrimages attract more youth
  59. Bishop José Rico Pavés presides Santa Clara feast
  60. SorgAnX duo performs at Bydgoszcz cathedral
  61. Cardinal Ján Chryzostom Korec persecuted by communist regime
  62. Archdiocese of Birmingham launches Jubilee Garden Project
  63. Archdiocese of Birmingham launches Jubilee Garden Project
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  65. Vatican News showcases Troy and Rome exhibit
  66. Lőrincz Béla dies at 84
  67. Ghana Church prepares youth for 2027 World Youth Day
  68. Diocese of Mossoró ordains 4 deacons
  69. Jordan invests €104 million in Jesus' baptism site
  70. Diocese of Jaffna honors retired senior priests
  71. Diocese of Jaffna holds Lay Apostolate Conference
  72. Bishop Noel Emmanuel leads Emmaus Retreat
  73. Monseñor César Augusto Huerta Ramírez presides mass in Langui
  74. Venezuela's Church demands swift presidential election
  75. Jaffna Diocese commemorates St. Peter's Church bombing
  76. EU Delegation Inspects Chemmani Excavations
  77. Voice of the Voiceless commemorates slain Tamil prisoners
  78. Archdiocese of Birmingham invites young adults to Mission Team
  79. Poland's Minister Krzysztof Gawkowski reports data leak of 19 mln citizens
  80. Archdiocese of Alba Iulia hosts 2026 Csíksomlyói Ifjúsági Találkozó
  81. Caritas Zambia calls for disclosure of detainees' whereabouts
  82. Misionári na čas offers 1-year mission
  83. Nicaragua arrests Bishop Juan Abelardo Mata
  84. L'Osservatore Romano publishes 'Metodo' article
  85. Fiat donates 30 electric vehicles to Vatican
  86. Pope Leo XIV urges women religious to counter globalization of indifference
  87. Pope tells nuns to be experts in synodality
  88. Pope Leo XIV tells LCWR sisters: Church needs you
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  90. ABEFC promotes formation program on 2026 elections
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  103. New York State enacts Medical Aid in Dying Act
  104. Diocese of Scranton dispenses Christopher R. Clay from clergy
  105. Pope Leo XIV greets US religious leaders
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