5,000 runners will participate in a 10km race in Paris on September 6. The race is organized by Holy Games and sponsored by Athletica Vaticana. The race will pass by 10 churches and end at Montemarte.
SourcesVatican News
Friday, September 4, 2026 · Ordinary Time, Week 22 · Green · The Liturgy of the Hours · updated 1m
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Vatican News · Agenzia Fides · Vatican Observatory · L'Osservatore Romano- 01 discussVaticanNew1h ago
5,000 runners will participate in a 10km race in Paris on September 6.
Vatican News
- 02 discussBishops15h ago
Archbishop Fortunatus Nwachukwu addressed newly ordained bishops in Rome, urging them to prioritize communion in their ministry and governance.
Agenzia Fides
Archbishop Fortunatus Nwachukwu addressed newly ordained bishops in Rome, urging them to prioritize communion in their ministry and governance. He emphasized that a bishop is not bishop of one group or another, but of all. Communion should be a criterion of their government, shaping decisions on candidates, appointments, and resource allocation.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
- 03 discussEducation18h ago
Brother Guy Consolmagno, S.J. is the Jesuit Scientist in Residence and McDevitt Visiting Scholar at Le Moyne College this Fall.
Vatican Observatory
Brother Guy Consolmagno, S.J. is the Jesuit Scientist in Residence and McDevitt Visiting Scholar at Le Moyne College this Fall. He is from the Vatican Observatory.
SourcesVatican Observatory
- 04 discussVatican17h ago
Pope honors Robert Schuman. Schuman was a man of borders who became a builder of Europe.
2 sources·L'Osservatore RomanoVatican News
The Pope honors Robert Schuman. Schuman was a man of borders who became a builder of Europe. He experienced the border as a place of tension and encounter.
- 05 discussBishops20h ago
Pope Leo XIV received members of the Conference of the Latin Bishops in the Arab Regions (CELRA) in an audience.
4 sources·7 reports·The Holy SeeHoly See Press OfficeL'Osservatore Romano
Pope Leo XIV received members of the Conference of the Latin Bishops in the Arab Regions (CELRA) in an audience. He addressed them, expressing his joy at welcoming them and conveying his greetings to the priests, consecrated persons, and faithful of their communities. The Pope acknowledged the challenges faced by the Churches in the Arab Regions, including political, social, and religious tensions, and the martyrdom of some of their members. He encouraged the bishops to be close to their people, to share in their sufferings, and to be a light for their communities. The Pope also emphasized the importance of the Church's mission, particularly in times of crisis, and urged the bishops to prioritize the essential aspects of the Church's life and mission, such as proclaiming the Gospel, prayer, and the sacraments.
SourcesThe Holy SeeHoly See Press OfficeL'Osservatore Romano
- 06 discussChurch & StateUpdated59m ago
Caritas Internationalis is increasing its aid to reach up to 4,000 families in Nepal following recent flash flooding.
2 sources·4 reports·Vatican NewsDiocese of Hallam
Caritas Internationalis is increasing its aid to reach up to 4,000 families in Nepal following recent flash flooding. The organization's Secretary General calls on the global community to commit to caring for the common home. Over 1,200 people have died and over 4,000 are missing in the floods.
The Church throughout the world
The five parts the Annuario Pontificio counts, and in each of them only publishers who speak from it: a bishops' conference, a diocese, a Catholic paper of that place. An agency reporting about a continent from another one is in the day's edition below, not here.
Friday, September 4
23 stories · 2 corroborated- 02 discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
Bishop Santo Marcianò hosts radio show "Ascolta, si fa sera" on Rai Radio 1.
2 sources·Diocese of Frosinone–Veroli–FerentinoDiocese of Anagni–Alatri
Bishop Santo Marcianò hosts radio show "Ascolta, si fa sera" on Rai Radio 1. The show airs on Mondays at 20:55. It is one of the most listened to radio programs in Italy and abroad.
SourcesDiocese of Frosinone–Veroli–FerentinoDiocese of Anagni–Alatri
- 05 discussBishopsNew1h ago
Knisja Maltija
Archbishop Charles Jude Scicluna gave a speech on Malta's identity as a nation. He imagined a child in Malta 50 years from now. He wondered what language the child will speak and what they will understand by 'Maltese'.
SourcesKnisja Maltija
- 07 discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
Katoliška cerkev v Sloveniji
Društvo prostovoljcev Vincencijeve zveze dobrodete publishes Vincencijev koledar 2026/2027, titled Delo daje dostojanstvo. The calendar features photographs of various forms of work and quotes from saints. The organization is also collecting donations for the renovation of a new location for the Dnevni center za brezdomce in Ljubljana.
SourcesKatoliška cerkev v Sloveniji
- 15 discussVaticanNew1h ago
Religión Digital
France will deploy 15,000 security agents for Pope Leo XIV's visit. The pope will visit París, Lourdes, and Metz from September 25-28.
SourcesReligión Digital
Thursday, September 3
36 stories · none yet corroborated- 01 discussEducationNew2h ago
Suore di S. Maria Maddalena Postel
Rara Teresia and Desak Nyoman Diah Pramesti, two 26-year-old women from Indonesia, have arrived in Wadersloh-Diestedde. They are training to become nursing professionals at Haus Maria Regina and attend classes at the Gesundheitsakademie SMMP in Geseke. They were greeted by Carina Ballbach at Frankfurt airport.
- 03 discussCultureNew2h ago
Alfa y Omega
Shuxuan Jin, 10, played Mozart's violin in a concert at the Vatican. The Ensemble Bella Música recorded the performance.
SourcesAlfa y Omega
- 04 discussCultureNew2h ago
Agência Ecclesia
Cáritas Europa and over 200 organizations call on EU leaders to create a plan to abandon fossil fuels. The appeal demands immediate action to address the human and economic costs of the climate crisis. The organizations urge the EU to utilize its resources to implement a concrete plan.
SourcesAgência Ecclesia
- 09 discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
The Leaven
Parishioners of a Leawood parish serve at St. Mary’s Food Kitchen. The kitchen relies on volunteers. The people are generous in giving to those in need.
SourcesThe Leaven
- 10 discussEducationNew4h ago
The Leaven
The Archbishop has announced changes to The Leaven. The changes aim to make each edition relevant and meaningful to readers.
SourcesThe Leaven
- 11 discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
The Leaven
St. John the Baptist’s bell rings again thanks to a convert and an electrical crew. It was a moment of joy.
SourcesThe Leaven
- 12 discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
The Leaven
Retired priests live in a home. They are grateful. They are hardworking.
SourcesThe Leaven
- 13 discussEducationNew4h ago
The Leaven
Dr. Erin Vader has been named superintendent. She believes faith is at the heart of her work. Vader has many gifts.
SourcesThe Leaven
- 14 discussLife & FamilyNew4h ago
The Leaven
A coalition of pregnancy resource centers hosted its first major event. Many centers serve women and families with limited staff and funding.
SourcesThe Leaven
- 15 discussDiocesesNew4h ago
The Leaven
Germans establish strong roots in the archdiocese. The German language was spoken at St. Joseph for 80 years.
SourcesThe Leaven
- 17 discussChurch & StateNew4h ago
Famiglia Cristiana
Kyiv is under attack with missiles and drones arriving day and night. Father Jaroslaw Krawiec, superior of the Dominicans, says people are trying to maintain normalcy despite the attacks. Many families are spending the night in the metro and underground parking lots with tents and sleeping bags.
SourcesFamiglia Cristiana
- 18 discussCultureNew4h ago
Die Tagespost
Dähne discusses bürgerliche Politikkonzepte.
SourcesDie Tagespost
- 20 discussReligious OrdersNew4h ago
Religión Digital
A mother has written to Kiko Argüello, founder of the Camino Neocatecumenal, after going to court and waiting two years for a response from the diocese. The mother has also waited over a week for a response from Argüello. The lack of response is seen as a response in itself.
SourcesReligión Digital
- 24 discussCatholic Life6h ago
Focolare Movement
The Focolare Movement promotes the Season of Creation 2026 with the theme "Living Water". The initiative begins on September 1st and ends on October 4th. It invites Christians to contemplate water and its representation of life, relationship, healing, hope, and God's love.
SourcesFocolare Movement
- 25 discussBishopsNew3h ago
Religión Digital·Perspective
The archbishop betrays the core of the Gospel.
SourcesReligión Digital
- 29 discussEducation7h ago
The Catholic Weekly
Dr Michael Down co-authored a position statement on risky play. The statement says risky play can help children build confidence, resilience and judgement. It was co-authored with other experts.
SourcesThe Catholic Weekly
- 30 discussBishops7h ago
Vida Nueva
Bishop Fernando García Cadiñanos, president of the Subcomisión para las Migraciones y la Movilidad Humana of the Conferencia Episcopal Española, comments on the use of charity. Over 75,000 people entered Spain via Ceuta on July 30, with nearly 200 dying by drowning.
SourcesVida Nueva
- 31 discussCatholic Life7h ago
LiCAS News
A Jakarta Catholic professionals’ retreat reframed personal branding through faith, authenticity, lifelong learning, fellowship and care for creation. The retreat was held in Jakarta. LiCAS News reported on the event.
SourcesLiCAS News
- 32 discussLife & Family7h ago
Vida Nueva
The Casa de Acogida San Antonio in Ceuta continues to shelter migrants who entered the city from Morocco. Over 75,000 people arrived in Ceuta in late July. The shelter provides a refuge for many of them.
SourcesVida Nueva
- 35 discussBishops7h ago
The Record
Bishop Stuart Hall was consecrated as Bishop of Australia’s Military Ordinariate at St Patrick’s Cathedral in Melbourne. The ceremony was attended by clergy, lay faithful, civic leaders, dignitaries and members of Australia’s defence force. Melbourne Archbishop Peter A Comensoli was the principal consecrator.
SourcesThe Record
- 36 discussReligious Orders7h ago
The Record
The Dominican Sisters of Western Australia have adopted a new leadership structure. Bishop Michael Morrissey celebrated Mass for the sisters. The change will allow the sisters to continue their legacy.
SourcesThe Record
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