Edition of Monday, September 7

Pope Leo XIV led the Angelus prayer with pilgrims and the faithful in Saint Peter's Square on Sunday, September 6, 2026. Appearing from his study window in the Vatican Apostolic Palace, the Pope spoke about the importance of mutual love and fraternal correction during the 23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time.

The Pope noted that the Letter to the Romans teaches that all commandments are summarized in the instruction to love one's neighbor as oneself. He described mutual love as a debt that people owe to one another which brings freedom and responsibility rather than enslavement.

To practice this love, the Pope suggested that Christian communities use fraternal correction. He described this as a delicate process requiring honesty and a gradual approach, starting with face-to-face conversations before involving others or the wider community to resolve conflicts.

Father Daniele Di Sorco addressed whether the Society has usurped authority reserved for the Pope following the episcopal consecrations held on July 1, 2026.

In an interview published by the Italy District on August 14, 2026, Di Sorco explained the distinction between the power of orders and the power of jurisdiction. He stated that the recent consecrations did not grant the new bishops any governing authority, as such power remains reserved for the Pope.

Fraternite Sacerdotale Saint-Pie X published the twelfth part of its Profession de foi catholique on June 24, 2026.

The text states that God's law determines what is good and what is evil, and these definitions do not change based on social shifts, personal intentions, or specific circumstances. According to the publication, true mercy does not justify sin but instead requires conversion and directs souls toward the grace of God.

Darren Ally reports that every baptized Catholic receives a gift from the Holy Spirit that is intended to be shared rather than kept for themselves.

The Diocese of Bac Ninh announced the upcoming diocesan feast days for September and October 2026.

The announcement, released by the bishop's office, includes the memorial of Bishop Joseph Maria Nguyen Quang Tuyen and other deceased leaders of the diocese. The notice is directed to priests, religious brothers and sisters, seminarians, and laypeople within the local Church.

Bishop David published his September 2026 editorial for the Archdiocese of Monaco, which is available in text and video formats.

CAFOD Community Participation Co-ordinator Chris Gallagher will visit St John the Baptist Cathedral in Norwich for three days, where parishioners and visitors can meet him.

Pope Leo XIV reached out to console Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle following the death of the cardinal's father.

Priests from the fourth course of the Huế Major Seminary celebrated their 18th anniversary of priesthood with a thanksgiving Mass at the La Vang Shrine on September 7, 2026.

Former Wesleyan Methodist minister Frank Ritchie joined the Catholic Church after finding that the Eucharist and the figure of Mary restored his faith, according to The Catholic Weekly.

Bishop Estanislao Dowlaszewicz presided over Mass for the patronal feast of the Virgen de Guadalupe Chapel on Sunday, September 6, 2026. The celebration brought together local faithful in Santa Cruz to honor the chapel's patron saint.

During the liturgy, Dowlaszewicz invited the community to renew their faith and walk together.