“The SSPX is not the solution, and we should not drive the faithful who are dissatisfied with the liturgical reform or with what they often see in parishes into its arms,” Bishop Marian Eleganti, O.S.B., said in an interview. “The SSPX is schismatic and will remain just another Christian denomination.”

Bishop Eleganti also spoke about the Petrine ministry:

I have the impression that popes have too little time for prayer, reflection, study and leadership. They are constrained by a schedule of audiences, greetings, liturgical celebrations and trips. John Paul II was almost always travelling. But the Curia needs the presence and leadership of the Pope. Others have filled that gap.

I now have the impression that, because of the high bar set by John Paul II, there has been almost a compulsion to travel—or at least the impression that a pope must show himself everywhere. For me, it is enough if he teaches the faith and is a rock in doing so.

At least one parish has received a $5-million assessment, and several have been asked to contribute at least $1 million.

Parishes will fund “less than 40% of the total agreed-upon settlement,” said archdiocesan spokesman Peter Marlow. “Our goal is to fund the proposed settlement trust by the end of the year.”

The Canadian Armed Forces instructed chaplains not to “use religious specific language, including references to God,” in spiritual reflections. Chaplains have been instructed instead to “reflect upon lessons learned, beliefs, values, and experiences to inspire gratitude, remembrance, hope, and integrity.”

The bishops’ conference noted that Bishop Scott McCaig, C.C., of the Military Ordinariate “objects to the new policy” and said that “the CCCB stands in solidarity with Bishop McCaig as he raises these concerns on behalf of the Catholic faithful entrusted to his pastoral care.”

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) called upon the Supreme Court to overturn Williams v. Florida, a 1970 ruling that upheld the constitutionality of juries of six members.

The Brazilian bishops’ Indigenous Missionary Council (CIMI) released a 254-page report on violence committed against indigenous peoples in the South American nation in 2025.

In conjunction with its recently announced campaign of prayer and action against abortion pills, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops published “Notes for Clergy on the Abortion Pill“ and “Abortion Pill Q&A.”

“Pope Leo XIV learned with deep sorrow of the tragic traffic accident,” Cardinal Parolin wrote in his telegram to the bishops of the dioceses from which the pilgrims came. “Returning from their pilgrimage of faith, [they] have concluded their earthly pilgrimage.”

Pope Leo XIV accepted the resignation of Bishop Karl-Heinz Wiesemann from the governance of the Diocese of Speyer, Germany.

Pope Leo XIV encouraged the faithful to cultivate a commitment to peace.

At the conclusion of his August 19 general audience, Pope Leo XIV recalled the victims of Stalinism and Nazism, paid tribute to Blessed Władysław Findysz (1907-1964), and spoke about the importance of forgiveness and overcoming evil with good.