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3-9 August 2026

OMIWORLD Newsletter, 3-9 August 2026 (Week 32)

Published 9 August 2026

Latest News

Saint Eugene de Mazenod (1782-1861) – The Founder (Photo: OMI World)Saint Eugene de Mazenod (1782-1861) – The Founder (Photo: OMI World)Saint Eugene de Mazenod (1782-1861) – The Founder

OMIWORLD Rome – May 21, 2025 My dear brother Oblates! On the heavenly birth of our beloved Father and Founder Eugene de Mazenod, I would like to share the last 36 hours of his life, the blessings and message that he left behind for us his sons. Read more →

News from the Vatican

Two relics from Saint Peter's Basilica arrive in East Flores, Indonesia - Vatican News

Two relics from Saint Peter's Basilica arrive in East Flores, Indonesia By Stanislaus Jumar Sudiyana The village of Lewouran, nestled at the foot of Mount Lewotobi in East Flores, Indonesia, witnessed a spiritual milestone on 3 August. On that day, Father Markus Solo Kewuta, SVD, returned to his birthplace bringing with him two precious relics from St. Peter's Basilica. Read more →

Pope to Knights of Columbus: Be prophets of harmony in an age of division (Photo: Vatican News)Pope to Knights of Columbus: Be prophets of harmony in an age of division (Photo: Vatican News)Pope to Knights of Columbus: Be prophets of harmony in an age of division - Vatican News

Pope to Knights of Columbus: Be prophets of harmony in an age of division Pope Leo has encouraged the Knights of Columbus to become “prophets of harmony” by building bridges and promoting reconciliation in a world increasingly marked by division. The Pope made the appeal in a video message addressed to participants in the Order’s 144th Supreme Convention, taking place in Denver, Colorado, on 4... Read more →

Church in Morocco assists migrants returning from Ceuta (Photo: Vatican News)Church in Morocco assists migrants returning from Ceuta (Photo: Vatican News)Church in Morocco assists migrants returning from Ceuta - Vatican News

Church in Morocco assists migrants returning from Ceuta By Augustine Asta Several days after the mass arrival of migrants, the border between Morocco and the Spanish enclave of Ceuta is gradually returning to normal. According to Spanish authorities, nearly 60,000 people crossed the border, most of them by swimming around the Bab Sebta border crossing. Read more →