Vatican News reports on an exhibit about Ercolano in Roma. The exhibit features over 70 artifacts and shows daily life in the ancient city. It is open until October 18.
SourcesVatican News
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Vatican News · Agenzia Fides · Holy See Press Office- 02 discussBishopsNew1h ago
Paul Liu Honggang was ordained Bishop of Datong in China.
3 sources·8 reports·Vatican News
Paul Liu Honggang was ordained Bishop of Datong in China. He was appointed by Pope Leo XIV on August 10, following the approval of his candidacy under the framework of the Provisional Agreement between the Holy See and the People’s Republic of China. The ordination took place on August 31.
SourcesVatican News
- 05 discussBishopsNew1h ago
Paul Liu Honggang was ordained bishop of Datong, China.
Agenzia Fides
Paul Liu Honggang was ordained bishop of Datong, China. He was appointed by the Holy Father on August 10, 2026. He was born in Wufuying, near Taiyuan.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
- 06 discussBishopsNew2h ago
The Holy Father has appointed Jean Abou Charouche as Apostolic Exarch for Melkite Greek Catholics in Argentina.
Holy See Press Office
The Holy Father has appointed Jean Abou Charouche as Apostolic Exarch for Melkite Greek Catholics in Argentina. He was previously the Apostolic Administrator of the same circumscription. The Holy Father has also appointed Paolo Liu Honggang as bishop of Datong, China.
SourcesHoly See Press Office
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Monday, August 31
47 stories · 3 corroborated- 01 discussBishopsNew1h ago
Paul Liu Honggang has been ordained bishop of Datong.
2 sources·Vida NuevaInfoVaticana
Paul Liu Honggang has been ordained bishop of Datong. Leo XIV approved his candidacy. The ordination was held on August 31.
SourcesVida NuevaInfoVaticana
- 02 discussDiocesesNew1h ago
The Olomoucká arcidieáze launches the fifth pillar of Projekt Propojeni, focusing on the management of church property.
2 sources·Archdiocese of OlomoucCírkev.cz
The Olomoucká arcidieáze launches the fifth pillar of Projekt Propojeni, focusing on the management of church property. The project aims to find ways to care for churches, rectories, chapels, and lands in a way that supports pastoral care and evangelization.
- 03 discussBishopsUpdated4h ago
Abp Tadeusz Wojda SAC, head of the Konferencja Episkopatu Polski, comments on the 46th anniversary of the Porozumień Sierpniowych.
3 sources·Konferencja Episkopatu PolskiNiedzielaGość Niedzielny
Abp Tadeusz Wojda SAC, head of the Konferencja Episkopatu Polski, comments on the 46th anniversary of the Porozumień Sierpniowych. He says that August 1980 showed the great power of solidarity among people who share values. The anniversary is on September 31.
SourcesKonferencja Episkopatu PolskiNiedzielaGość Niedzielny
- 10 discussVaticanNew1h ago
Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference
Pope Leo XIV calls on humanity to support the gift of life. The Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference shares his message. The message coincides with the Season of Creation 2026.
- 18 discussBishopsNew2h ago
Bishop Bulus Yohanna of Kontagora calls for increased security measures at places of worship after recent attacks on mosques.
Agenzia Fides
Bishop Bulus Yohanna of Kontagora calls for increased security measures at places of worship after recent attacks on mosques. The bishop made the appeal during a Mass at St Michael's Catholic Cathedral in Kontagora. The Christian Association of Nigeria, which the bishop heads in Niger State, brings together Christian denominations in Nigeria.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
- 19 discussBishopsNew2h ago
He was previously Apostolic Administrator of the same circumscription.
Holy See Press Office
He was previously Apostolic Administrator of the same circumscription. Paolo Liu Honggang was ordained Bishop of Datong in China.
SourcesHoly See Press Office
- 20 discussChurch & StateNew2h ago
Algeria has deployed four Su-30 fighter jets to Niger after a failed military coup.
Agenzia Fides
Algeria has deployed four Su-30 fighter jets to Niger after a failed military coup. The jets were sent to Air Base 101 in Niamey. The Algerian military also donated four helicopters and logistical support to the Nigerien armed forces.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
- 22 discussLife & FamilyNew2h ago
A fire broke out in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences in Islamabad, killing 14 newborn babies.
Agenzia Fides
A fire broke out in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences in Islamabad, killing 14 newborn babies. Christian nurse Razia Noreen rescued one baby. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif recognized her actions with a civilian honor and cash award.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
- 28 discussReligious OrdersNew3h ago
Jesuits Global
Jesuits Global has published a report on young people and refugees. The report is titled “Young people and refugees: inhabiting the future by sharing a home today”.
SourcesJesuits Global
- 29 discussEducationNew3h ago
Opoka
Wielki Orient Francji, a French Masonic organization, wants to limit Catholic schools. The organization's grand master, Guillaume Trichard, stated that private schools not under contract with the state have no place in the Republic. Secular groups are also demanding a reduction in public funding for private schools under contract with the state.
SourcesOpoka
- 32 discussDiocesesNew4h ago
Bishop Raphael Macebo Mabuza Ncube of the Hwange diocese reopened a historic mission between Victoria Falls and Bulawayo.
Vatican News
Bishop Raphael Macebo Mabuza Ncube of the Hwange diocese reopened a historic mission between Victoria Falls and Bulawayo. The mission had been closed for decades.
SourcesVatican News
- 34 discussCultureNew5h ago
Agenzia SIR
The song was played during a peace mission. The mission was organized in Odessa, Ukraine.
SourcesAgenzia SIR
- 35 discussBishopsNew5h ago
Agenzia SIR
Mons. Mychajlo Bubnij, Greek Catholic bishop of Odessa, asks for prayer and closeness. Odessa lives under war with missiles and drones. A moment of interreligious prayer was held.
SourcesAgenzia SIR
- 43 discussEducationNew5h ago
Magyar Kurír
The Nyíregyházi Egyházmegye Egyesített Óvoda opened the 2026/2027 school year on August 26. About 160 educators attended the event.
SourcesMagyar Kurír
- 47 discussDiocesesNew5h ago
Magyar Kurír
Restorers saved documents from the Forráskút Catholic church tower during renovation. The documents were restored by the Magyar Nemzeti Levéltár Országos Levéltára. The Szeged-Csanádi Egyházmegye reported the discovery on its website.
SourcesMagyar Kurír
Sunday, August 30
8 stories · none yet corroborated- 01 discussChurch & StateNew5h ago
Gli Stati Uniti hanno lanciato attacchi su Larak, uccidendo due persone.
Vatican News
Gli Stati Uniti hanno lanciato attacchi su Larak, uccidendo due persone. L'Iran ha risposto lanciando missili contro infrastrutture americane in Giordania.
SourcesVatican News
- 08 discussDioceses6h ago
Vida Nueva
Bishop Guillermo Vera presided over the dedication of the Sacred Heart of Jesus chapel at Granja Misericordia in Rengo, Chile. Over 400 people attended the ceremony. The Granja Misericordia is a rehabilitation center for people with addictions.
SourcesVida Nueva
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