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Pope Leo XIV urged academics from Oxford University to seek the truth courageously in the footsteps of St. John Henry Newman.
Pope Leo XIV urged academics from Oxford University to seek the truth courageously in the footsteps of St. John Henry Newman. The pope called St. John Henry Newman a shining example of a scholar who showed the inseparability of faith and reason. Pope Leo XIV made the remarks in a Sept. 4 audience at the Vatican.
SourcesVatican NewsThe Catholic SpiritCatholic News AgencyOSV NewsThe Catholic SunNational Catholic Register
Father Massimo Miraglio visited the isolated community of Nan Miel in Haiti.
Father Massimo Miraglio visited the isolated community of Nan Miel in Haiti. The community lacks basic services and faces drought and food shortages. Despite difficulties, the community came together to celebrate the feast of St Bernard.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
The Holy Father has appointed Rev. Fr. Serhii Kippa, OFM Cap., as auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Kyiv-Zhytomyr in Ukraine.
Pope names Rev. Fr. Serhii Kippa, OFM Cap., as auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Kyiv-Zhytomyr in Ukraine. Fr. Kippa was previously the superior of the Custody of the Capuchin Friars in Ukraine. He was assigned the titular see of Marazane.
SourcesHoly See Press OfficeOrdine Francescano Frati Minori Cappuccini
Pope Leo XIV gave a speech at the Angelus prayer on Sunday, August 30, in Castel Gandolfo.
Pope Leo XIV gave a speech at the Angelus prayer on Sunday, August 30, in Castel Gandolfo.
SourcesL'Osservatore Romano
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Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore visited the Minnesota State Fair.
Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore visited the Minnesota State Fair. He liked it so much that he came back two days later to concelebrate Mass.
KTO broadcasts Chapelet from Lourdes.
KTO broadcasts Chapelet from Lourdes.
A 10km run through Paris will prepare for Pope Leo XIV's visit.
A 10km run through Paris will prepare for Pope Leo XIV's visit. The run is organized by Holy Games and supported by Athletica Vaticana. 5,000 participants will run through the city's streets.
SourcesVatican NewsTK KBS
Bishop Jamal Daibes calls for international pressure to protect Palestinians.
Bishop Jamal Daibes calls for international pressure to protect Palestinians. He is Bishop of Djibouti and Apostolic Administrator of Somalia.
Pope Leo XIV received a delegation from Oxford University's Oriel College.
Pope Leo XIV received a delegation from Oxford University's Oriel College. The college is celebrating its 700th anniversary. The Pope encouraged the participants to seek truth and promote an integral anthropological vision.
SourcesVatican NewsTK KBS
The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union argues against erasure of names from baptismal records.
The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union argues against erasure of names from baptismal records. The Court of Justice of the European Union is expected to rule on the matter. The Commission published a 15-page position paper on the issue.
Pope Leo XIV met with members of Oriel College of Oxford University and encouraged them to promote integral anthropology.
Pope Leo XIV met with members of Oriel College of Oxford University and encouraged them to promote integral anthropology. He cited St. John Henry Newman as an example of the inseparability of faith and reason. The meeting was part of the college's 700th anniversary celebration.
Pope Leo XIV received a delegation from Oriel College, University of Oxford, at the Vatican.
Pope Leo XIV received a delegation from Oriel College, University of Oxford, at the Vatican. The delegation was commemorating the 700th anniversary of the granting of Oriel College's royal charter. The Pope welcomed the Provost and members of the College, highlighting the College's Christian identity and its commitment to faith and scholarship.
SourcesThe Holy SeeHoly See Press OfficeVatican NewsCírkev.cz
Pope Leo XIV received the President of Latvia, Edgars Rinkēvičs, in audience in the Vatican.
Pope Leo XIV received the President of Latvia, Edgars Rinkēvičs, in audience in the Vatican. The discussions focused on national and international issues, particularly the conflict in Ukraine and the need for greater commitment to peace from the international community. The meeting also addressed matters of common interest between the Holy See and Latvia.
Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences members nurture friendship through creative synodality exercise. The exercise aims to promote unity and cooperation.
FABC official urges Asian synod teams to become laboratories of synodality. The official made the statement to take a trivial example. The Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences made the announcement.
The Archbishop spoke at the Asian Synod Teams. The Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences reported the event.
Jesus says 'You are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my Church.'
SourcesCatholic Review
God saves us by bearing suffering. Father Eric Banecker shows us the way to follow Jesus.
SourcesCatholicPhilly
He reflects on Jesus' Passion as a model. He discusses reconciliation.
SourcesCatholicPhilly
FABC official reflects on how to make laity own the Church. The official uses an example of changing car tires to illustrate the point. The Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences published the reflection.
The Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences published a model for synodality from Indonesia’s grassroots collaboration. The model offers a way for religious diversity.
The Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences urges synodal teams to offer practical help to dioceses. The teams should not impose new burdens on dioceses.
Mongolia’s young Catholic Church sees synodality as an opportunity to build from the ground up. The Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences reports on this development. The Church is taking a unique approach to synodality.
Panelists identify mentality as major obstacle. Urge national synodal teams to accompany dioceses patiently.
Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences reports. Myanmar Bishop spoke.
Bishop Claudio Lurati, Latin Apostolic Vicar of Alexandria, speaks to Vatican News about the Catholic Church in Egypt.
Bishop Claudio Lurati, Latin Apostolic Vicar of Alexandria, speaks to Vatican News about the Catholic Church in Egypt. He discusses relations with Coptic Orthodox and Muslim communities. The ongoing conflict in Gaza is also mentioned.
SourcesVatican News
Asian Synodal Teams take home the spirit of listening, conversion and accompaniment. The Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences reports on the synodal teams.
The Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences urges Asian dioceses to make synodal assemblies spiritual experiences. The Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences made the call. The call was made to Asian dioceses.
A study presented to religious superiors found that an aging population of Catholic religious women is creating a growing care challenge for congregations in the Philippines. The study revealed that the congregations are facing difficulties in caring for their elderly members. The challenge is expected to grow as the population of religious women continues to age.
SourcesCBCP News
Vietnam Bishop says synodality calls Church leaders to listen before giving answers. The bishop made the statement on the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences website.
Paolo Benanti gives a lecture at the Festival della mente in Sarzana.
Paolo Benanti gives a lecture at the Festival della mente in Sarzana. The festival runs from September 4 to 6 and features over 50 guests. The theme of the festival is fire.
SourcesVatican News
Bishop Germanus Kwak Jin-Sang of the Diocese of Suwon says faith can arise from a real encounter, even in the age of artificial intelligence.
Bishop Germanus Kwak Jin-Sang of the Diocese of Suwon says faith can arise from a real encounter, even in the age of artificial intelligence. He envisions fruitful encounters between young people and Korean families during World Youth Day in Seoul in 2027. Kwak was appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Suwon in 2025 and received episcopal ordination in 2026.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
Dom Murilo Krieger, Archbishop Emeritus of Salvador, shares reflections on his new ministerial phase.
Dom Murilo Krieger, Archbishop Emeritus of Salvador, shares reflections on his new ministerial phase. He recently met with Pope Leo XIV Krieger discusses the challenges of announcing the Gospel in contemporary society.
SourcesVatican News
Violent clashes between Aden forces and Houthi rebels in Yemen have caused thousands to flee.
Violent clashes between Aden forces and Houthi rebels in Yemen have caused thousands to flee. The UN has condemned the attacks and called for a return to negotiations.
SourcesVatican News
The bishops of the Regional Leste 1 of the CNBB, which includes the dioceses of the state of Rio de Janeiro, published a Note of Clarification and Pastoral Exhortation. The document emphasizes the importance of communion in the Church and the bond with the Pope and the diocesan bishops.
SourcesCNBB
Nationale Synodenteams haben in Bangkok über Synodalität nachgedacht.
Nationale Synodenteams haben in Bangkok über Synodalität nachgedacht. Sie wollen Synodalität besser im kirchlichen Leben verankern.
SourcesVatican News
Exhibition shows masterpieces of painting from Vatican collections.
Exhibition shows masterpieces of painting from Vatican collections.
SourcesVatican News
Dominican leaders gathered in Ibadan, Nigeria, from 31 August to 3 September 2026. The assembly commemorated 50 years of continental collaboration. The assembly elected new leaders.
SourcesOrder of Preachers
Marco Bertelli comments on the Pietralata case. Bertelli is the scientific director of Crea at Fondazione San Sebastiano di Firenze. He says services are not enough without community.
SourcesAgenzia SIR
Lorena Isceri, 45, was killed by Federico Vella, 36. The murder occurred in Barberino di Mugello.
SourcesAgenzia SIR
Denver Archbishop James Golka visited several Catholic schools around the archdiocese. He welcomed students and faculty back to school. The archbishop distributed Communion during Mass at St. John Paul the Great High School.
SourcesDenver Catholic
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