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Bishop Menjivar has appointed priests to assist with the expansion of the Latin Mass in West Virginia. The move aims to foster greater unity among Catholic faithful and attend to their diverse spiritual needs. The diocesan announcement was reported by Catholic News Agency.

SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register

Pope Leo XIV led a Mass for the World Day of Care for Creation, encouraging Christians to embrace ecological conversion. He presided over the Mass in the Borgo 'Laudato si'' garden at Castel Gandolfo. The Pope called for personal and collective responsibility in caring for creation.

SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

The Vatican's diplomat says diplomacy remains a possible path toward ending the war in Ukraine after talks with Russian officials and Church leaders in Moscow. The diplomat's mission was focused on peace despite no concrete breakthrough. The Vatican's equivalent of a foreign minister made the statement after the talks.

SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register

Nine seminarians from the Diocese of Nashville spent their summer assignments on a working farm, growing in spirit, community, and agrarian know-how. The seminarians lived in tents and slept on cots during the summer assignment. The experience was guided by Deacon Chris Simpson.

SourcesThe Catholic TelegraphDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic SunOSV News

The school at Holy Family Parish in Gaza reopens for the first time since the start of Israel's military campaign. Auxiliary Bishop William Shomali says the reopening is a reminder that hope is stronger than fear. Approximately 1,000 students will attend the school.

SourcesCatholic ReviewDiocese of ValenceThe Catholic TelegraphAngelus NewsThe Catholic SunOSV News

SourcesDiocese of BeauvaisDiocese of GubbioDiocese of Assisi–Nocera Umbra–Gualdo Tadino

A Canadian court has ruled in favor of Cardinal Marc Ouellet, finding sexual misconduct accusations against him to be unfounded. The plaintiff must pay him $100,000 in damages for defamation. The ruling brings an end to the lawsuit.

SourcesCruxZENIT News AgencyAleteiaCatholic News AgencyThe Pillar

Wendell Berry, an American author, died at 92. He urged Americans to pursue a simpler life. His cause of death is unknown.

SourcesCatholic News AgencyCatholic Star HeraldNational Catholic Register

Archbishop Shelton J. Fabre, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development, released a statement ahead of Labor Day. He encouraged all to be 'builders of communion' and ensure that innovation and development benefit all. He also emphasized the need to listen to the experiences of workers, families, young people, and communities of color as they struggle to find stability.

SourcesUSCCB NewsDiocese of RichmondDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendCatholic New YorkThe Catholic SunOSV News

Pope Leo XIV asks for prayers for fair and sustainable water management. He thanks God for the gift of water.

SourcesDiocese of São José dos CamposDiocese of Guajará-Mirim

He says water is a source of fertility, freshness and hope. Millions of people lack access to water.

Sourcescath.chAleteia

The Diocese of Frosinone–Veroli–Ferentino hosted an event called "Ragazzi in festa". The event was organized by "Ragazzi in cammino ETS". It took place in Pitocco, a fraction of Vico nel Lazio.

SourcesDiocese of Anagni–AlatriDiocese of Frosinone–Veroli–Ferentino

Bishops met in Benevento to discuss internal areas. They aim to strengthen dialogue and propose concrete solutions. The meeting was attended by Card. Matteo Zuppi.

SourcesDiocese of BeneventoDiocese of Patti

Nừ Tu Anệ Lê Thị Hồi, a member of the Tình Dòng Phaolò Đà Năng, has died at the age of 76. She had been a nun for 53 years. The news was announced by the Giáo Phẫn Kon Tum and Giáo Phẫn Đà Năng.

SourcesDiocese of KontumDiocese of Ðà Nang

Christian schools in Jerusalem have suspended classes due to the non-renewal of entry permits for approximately 70 teachers and staff members. The schools are unable to provide a safe and stable start to the new school year without the majority of their staff. This is the second time this year that classes have been suspended.

SourcesVatican NewsAleteiaCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register

Pope Leo XIV has called for the conservation of water, emphasizing its importance for human dignity and the environment. He has dedicated his September prayer intention to the care of water, highlighting the need for access to clean water for all people. The Pope's global prayer network has emphasized that no one should have to live without water or die due to lack of it.

SourcesVatican NewsArchdiocese of Minsk-MohilevReligión Digital

Cardinal Jaime Spengler, president of the Conferência Nacional dos Bispos do Brasil, calls for collective commitment to care for creation. He highlights the urgency of the climate crisis and the need for a mobilization of society to protect life and the common home. The cardinal's statement was made on the occasion of the 11th World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation.

SourcesCNBBDiocese of FortalezaACI Digital