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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 Thursday, August 20

Saint Bernard, Abbot and Doctor of the Church · White

Thursday, August 20

33 stories · 7 with multiple publishers
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    Pope Leo XIV prays for 12 Polish pilgrims killed in Hungary bus accidentPope Leo XIV
    discussChurch & StateFirst report
    Briefing and sources: Pope Leo XIV prays for 12 Polish pilgrims killed in Hungary bus accident. 18 sources41 reportsVatican News+17

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    SourcesVatican News

  2. 02
    Some US Catholic schools stop 1:1 device programs
    discussEducationFirst report
    Briefing and sources: Some US Catholic schools stop 1:1 device programs. 7 sourcesCatholic ReviewDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic Weekly+4

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    SourcesCatholic ReviewDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic WeeklyThe Catholic SunThe LeavenOSV News

  3. 03
    Chiesa raccoglie aiuti per terremoto in ColombiaDiocese of Bogotá
    discussChurch & StateFirst report
    Briefing and sources: Chiesa raccoglie aiuti per terremoto in Colombia. 7 sourcesDiocese of Hà TinhArchdiocese of HuêDiocese of Požega+4

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    SourcesDiocese of Hà TinhArchdiocese of HuêDiocese of PožegaVatican NewsArchdiocese of Naxos, Andros, Tinos, MykonosFamiglia Cristiana

  4. 04
    Pope Leo XIV releases message for World Day of Prayer for CreationPope Leo XIV
    discussVaticanFirst report
    Briefing and sources: Pope Leo XIV releases message for World Day of Prayer for Creation. 7 sourcesCatholic ReviewThe Catholic WeeklyOSV News+4

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    SourcesCatholic ReviewThe Catholic WeeklyOSV NewsThe Catholic SunNational Catholic ReporterAmerica

  5. 05
    Pope Leo XIV visits FranceDiocese of Aire et Dax · Pope Leo XIV
    discussVatican
    Briefing and sources: Pope Leo XIV visits France. 5 sourcesDiocese of Aire et DaxDiocese of CréteilVatican News+2

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    SourcesDiocese of Aire et DaxDiocese of CréteilVatican NewsVida NuevaAleteia

  6. 06
    In a first, Jewish scholar elected to lead Catholic Biblical Association
    discussEducation
    Briefing and sources: In a first, Jewish scholar elected to lead Catholic Biblical Association. 5 sourcesAngelus NewsCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register+2

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    SourcesAngelus NewsCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterACI DigitalCatholic World Report

  7. 07
    Pope Leo XIV meets Lebanese President Joseph AounPope Leo XIV
    discussVatican
    Briefing and sources: Pope Leo XIV meets Lebanese President Joseph Aoun. 4 sourcesL'Osservatore RomanoReligión DigitalNational Catholic Reporter+1

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    SourcesL'Osservatore RomanoReligión DigitalNational Catholic ReporterCatholic World Report

  8. 08
    Holy See Press Office Press Release: Audience with the President of the Republic of Lebanon
    discussVatican
    Briefing and sources: Holy See Press Office Press Release: Audience with the President of the Republic of Lebanon. Holy See Press Office

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    SourcesHoly See Press Office

  9. 09
    Pope Leo XIV releases message for World Day of Prayer for the Care of CreationPope Leo XIV
    discussVatican
    Briefing and sources: Pope Leo XIV releases message for World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation. Holy See Press Office

    First report

    SourcesHoly See Press Office

  10. 10
    Archdiocese of Alba Iulia holds first lovas zarándoklat
    discussDioceses
    Briefing and sources: Archdiocese of Alba Iulia holds first lovas zarándoklat. Archdiocese of Alba Iulia

    First report

    SourcesArchdiocese of Alba Iulia

  11. 11
    Diocese of Timika closes 40 nights of prayer for Mama Theresia Sondegau
    discussDioceses
    Briefing and sources: Diocese of Timika closes 40 nights of prayer for Mama Theresia Sondegau. Diocese of Timika

    First report

    SourcesDiocese of Timika

  12. 12
    Diocese of Przemyśl holds priest retreat
    discussDioceses
    Briefing and sources: Diocese of Przemyśl holds priest retreat. Diocese of Przemyśl

    First report

    SourcesDiocese of Przemyśl

  13. 13
    Sisters in Kamerun offer medical care
    discussReligious Orders
    Briefing and sources: Sisters in Kamerun offer medical care. Vatican News

    First report

    SourcesVatican News

  14. 14
    Papst Franziskus feiert Heilige Messe in Castel Gandolfo
    discussVatican
    Briefing and sources: Papst Franziskus feiert Heilige Messe in Castel Gandolfo. L'Osservatore Romano

    First report

    SourcesL'Osservatore Romano

  15. 15
    Papst Franziskus hält Generalaudienz in Petersbasilika
    discussVatican
    Briefing and sources: Papst Franziskus hält Generalaudienz in Petersbasilika. L'Osservatore Romano

    First report

    SourcesL'Osservatore Romano

  16. 16
    L'Osservatore Romano publishes article on Franciscan youth meeting
    discussCatholic Life
    Briefing and sources: L'Osservatore Romano publishes article on Franciscan youth meeting. L'Osservatore Romano

    First report

    SourcesL'Osservatore Romano

  17. 17
    Bishop Vojtěch Cikrle celebrates 80th birthday and 50 years of priesthood
    discussBishops
    Briefing and sources: Bishop Vojtěch Cikrle celebrates 80th birthday and 50 years of priesthood. Církev.cz

    First report

    SourcesCírkev.cz

  18. 18
    Leon XIV: sport to przestrzeń budowania mostów między narodami
    discussCulture
    Briefing and sources: Leon XIV: sport to przestrzeń budowania mostów między narodami. Vatican News

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    SourcesVatican News

  19. 19
    Diocese of Verona announces SAB 2026-2027 formation path
    discussEducation
    Briefing and sources: Diocese of Verona announces SAB 2026-2027 formation path. Diocese of Verona

    First report

    SourcesDiocese of Verona

  20. 20
    Diocese of Nice publishes La Minute Spi
    discussCatholic Life
    Briefing and sources: Diocese of Nice publishes La Minute Spi. Diocese of Nice

    First report

    SourcesDiocese of Nice

  21. 21
    Istituto Cavanis Congregazione delle Scuole di Carità publishes Vocazione alla Vita Religiosa Consacrata
    discussReligious Orders
    Briefing and sources: Istituto Cavanis Congregazione delle Scuole di Carità publishes Vocazione alla Vita Religiosa Consacrata. Istituto Cavanis Congregazione delle Scuole di Carità

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    SourcesIstituto Cavanis Congregazione delle Scuole di Carità

  22. 22
    Diocese of East Anglia introduces religious communitiesDiocese of East Anglia
    discussReligious Orders
    Briefing and sources: Diocese of East Anglia introduces religious communities. Diocese of East Anglia

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    SourcesDiocese of East Anglia

  23. 23
    Friday August 21st: The heart of God’s covenant
    discussCatholic LifeBackground
    Briefing and sources: Friday August 21st: The heart of God’s covenant. Diocese of Port of Spain

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    SourcesDiocese of Port of Spain

  24. 24
    Iñaki Larrea Mugika launches food drive in Colombia
    discussCatholic Life
    Briefing and sources: Iñaki Larrea Mugika launches food drive in Colombia. Diocese of Bilbao

    First report

    SourcesDiocese of Bilbao

  25. 25
    Parish of the Protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Karaganda holds summer camp in Shiderty
    discussCatholic Life
    Briefing and sources: Parish of the Protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Karaganda holds summer camp in Shiderty. Apostolic Administration of Kazakhstan e Asia Centrale

    First report

    SourcesApostolic Administration of Kazakhstan e Asia Centrale

  26. 26
    ЛІТНІЙ ТАБІР У ШІДЕРТИ
    discussCatholic Life
    Briefing and sources: ЛІТНІЙ ТАБІР У ШІДЕРТИ. Apostolic Administration of Kazakhstan e Asia Centrale

    First report

    SourcesApostolic Administration of Kazakhstan e Asia Centrale

  27. 27
    Bishop of Puno celebrates 50 years of priesthoodDiocese of Sicuani
    discussBishops
    Briefing and sources: Bishop of Puno celebrates 50 years of priesthood. Diocese of Sicuani

    First report

    SourcesDiocese of Sicuani

  28. 28
    Diocese of São José dos Campos publishes A Voz do Pastor (August 21, 2026)
    discussDiocesesBackground
    Briefing and sources: Diocese of São José dos Campos publishes A Voz do Pastor (August 21, 2026). Diocese of São José dos Campos

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    SourcesDiocese of São José dos Campos

  29. 29
    Archdiocese of San Francisco unveils Saint Francis sculpture
    discussCatholic Life
    Briefing and sources: Archdiocese of San Francisco unveils Saint Francis sculpture. Archdiocese of San Francisco

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    SourcesArchdiocese of San Francisco

  30. 30
    Fr Matthew Pinson returns home
    discussDioceses
    Briefing and sources: Fr Matthew Pinson returns home. Diocese of Bathurst

    First report

    SourcesDiocese of Bathurst

  31. 31
    Diocese of Asunción publishes reflection on Cañón Cristiano
    discussCulture
    Briefing and sources: Diocese of Asunción publishes reflection on Cañón Cristiano. Diocese of Asunción

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    SourcesDiocese of Asunción

  32. 32
    Diocese of Erexim publishes weekly newsletter
    discussDioceses
    Briefing and sources: Diocese of Erexim publishes weekly newsletter. Diocese of Erexim

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    SourcesDiocese of Erexim

  33. 33
    Our Lady of Victories Parish celebrates feast dayDiocese of Sydney
    discussCatholic Life
    Briefing and sources: Our Lady of Victories Parish celebrates feast day. Diocese of Sydney

    First report

    SourcesDiocese of Sydney

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