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Holy See Press Office · Agência Ecclesia · ZENIT News Agency · ACI Prensa- 02 discussLife & FamilyNew1h ago
Patriarca Francesco Moraglia expresses sadness over Veneto's new end-of-life law.
3 sources·Diocese of VeneziaVatican NewsChiesa Cattolica Italiana
Patriarca Francesco Moraglia expresses sadness over Veneto's new end-of-life law. The law was approved on September 2, 2026. Moraglia says it may lead to a cultural and healthcare drift.
SourcesDiocese of VeneziaVatican NewsChiesa Cattolica Italiana
- 03 discussBishopsNew1h ago
The Dicastery for Evangelization and the Dicastery for Bishops are organizing formation courses for 147 newly appointed Bishops from five continents.
2 sources·Vatican NewsAgenzia Fides
The Dicastery for Evangelization and the Dicastery for Bishops are organizing formation courses for 147 newly appointed Bishops from five continents. The courses will cover mission, pastoral ministry, safeguarding, liturgy, and Church governance. The Bishops will also have an audience with Pope Leo XIV
SourcesVatican NewsAgenzia Fides
- 04 discussLife & FamilyNew5h ago
Bishop Pierre-André Dumas appeals for TPS protection for Haitian community.
L'Osservatore Romano
Bishop Pierre-André Dumas appeals for TPS protection for Haitian community. The community fears the end of the protection.
SourcesL'Osservatore Romano
- 05 discussVaticanUpdated4h ago
The Commissione Teologica Internazionale has published a document titled "Prendersi cura della nostra Casa comune: risposta responsabile e fraterna al Dio trinitario".
4 sources·Holy See Press OfficeVatican NewsL'Osservatore Romano+1
The Commissione Teologica Internazionale has published a document titled "Prendersi cura della nostra Casa comune: risposta responsabile e fraterna al Dio trinitario". The document presents a Christian perspective on the ecological and social crisis. It calls for a responsible and fraternal response to the Trinitarian God.
SourcesHoly See Press OfficeVatican NewsL'Osservatore RomanoTK KBS
- 06 discussVaticanNew34m ago
Pope Leo XIV expressed solidarity with the victims of the earthquake in Colombia in a phone call with President Abelardo de la Espriella.
2 sources·5 reports·Vatican NewsCanção Nova
Pope Leo XIV expressed solidarity with the victims of the earthquake in Colombia in a phone call with President Abelardo de la Espriella. The earthquake occurred on August 10 and left 331 dead, 4,519 injured, and 466,606 people affected. The Pope offered his condolences and prayers to the victims, their families, and the rescue teams.
SourcesVatican NewsCanção Nova
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Wednesday, September 2
56 stories · 11 corroborated- 01 discussLife & FamilyNew1h ago
Voters in multiple states will consider ballot measures on topics ranging from abortion and gender policy to housing and tax policy in November.
3 sources·Diocese of Fort Wayne-South BendOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun
Voters in multiple states will consider ballot measures on topics ranging from abortion and gender policy to housing and tax policy in November. State ballot measures ask voters to weigh in directly on a policy item, law or regulation. The Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend and OSV News report on the measures.
SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun
- 02 discussVaticanNew2h ago
Pope Leo XIV spoke by telephone with Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella, expressing solidarity following the country's recent earthquake.
2 sources·4 reports·Vatican NewsACI Stampa
Pope Leo XIV spoke by telephone with Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella, expressing solidarity following the country's recent earthquake. The Pope reiterated his closeness to those affected by the disaster. The earthquake caused 329 deaths, 4,600 injuries, and 314,000 displaced people.
SourcesVatican NewsACI Stampa
- 03 discussVaticanNew1h ago
Pope Leo XIV said at his weekly general audience that Catholics cannot be 'unengaged spectators' amid current events.
6 sources·USCCB NewsDiocese of SaginawThe Catholic Sun+3
Pope Leo XIV said at his weekly general audience that Catholics cannot be 'unengaged spectators' amid current events. He called on the faithful to leave behind 'all passivity and indifference' toward current events and the lives of others. The pope began a new series of reflections on the Second Vatican Council's pastoral constitution 'Gaudium et Spes'.
SourcesUSCCB NewsDiocese of SaginawThe Catholic SunOSV NewsThe Catholic RegisterAmerica
- 04 discussVaticanNew2h ago
Archbishop Fulton Sheen is due to be beatified this month.
2 sources·National Catholic ReporterCrux
Archbishop Fulton Sheen is due to be beatified this month. He was a televangelist in the United States.
- 05 discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
A Catholic couple in the Philippines got married in a flooded church.
- 06 discussReligious FreedomNew51m ago
The Catholic Church is considering a legal challenge to a new anti-conversion law in India's most populous western state.
2 sources·Catholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register
The Catholic Church is considering a legal challenge to a new anti-conversion law in India's most populous western state. The law has drawn protests from civil society and Catholic leaders. A similar measure was dropped in neighboring Goa.
- 07 discussReligious OrdersNew5h ago
Sr. Simona Brambilla invites consecrated women and men in Zamboanga, Philippines to recognize God in the vulnerable and become witnesses of peace.
2 sources·Vatican NewsDiocese of Hallam
Sr. Simona Brambilla invites consecrated women and men in Zamboanga, Philippines to recognize God in the vulnerable and become witnesses of peace. She is Prefect of the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life. The event took place in Zamboanga.
- 08 discussChurch & StateNew5h ago
The Holy See renews its appeal to end nuclear testing on the International Day Against Nuclear Tests.
2 sources·Vatican NewsDiocese of Hallam
The Holy See renews its appeal to end nuclear testing on the International Day Against Nuclear Tests. The Holy See stresses the interconnectedness of a nuclear-free world and a just and lasting peace.
- 09 discussLife & FamilyNew5h ago
A Scottish school has settled a case with a Catholic teacher who was fired after discussing abortion.
2 sources·OSV NewsThe Catholic Sun
A Scottish school has settled a case with a Catholic teacher who was fired after discussing abortion. The teacher, an American history teacher, reached an out-of-court settlement with her former employer. The head of SPUC commented on the case.
SourcesOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun
- 10 discussEducationNew3h ago
Poland's new rules on religion classes in public schools are raising concerns among parents, catechists and bishops.
2 sources·3 reports·Vatican NewsDiocese of Hallam
Poland's new rules on religion classes in public schools are raising concerns among parents, catechists and bishops. The changes could make it more difficult for students to attend religion classes. Parents, catechists and bishops are opposing the changes.
- 11 discussBishopsUpdated5h ago
The pastor of St. Maron in Minneapolis has been elected archbishop of the Maronite Archeparchy of Damascus.
3 sources·Diocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic SunOSV News
The pastor of St. Maron in Minneapolis has been elected archbishop of the Maronite Archeparchy of Damascus. Pope Leo XIV has given his assent to the election. Archbishop Hebda praised the pastor's leadership.
SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic SunOSV News
- 12 discussCatholic LifeNew36m ago
CatholicPhilly
The National Centre for Padre Pio will host ten days of prayer, family activities, and Italian traditions from Sept. 14 to Sept. 23, honoring the Feast of Saint Pio of Pietrelcina.
SourcesCatholicPhilly
- 13 discussEducationNew38m ago
CatholicPhilly
Cantus Angelorum Cathedral Children’s Choir invites young singers to an Open House. The choir is open to grades 3-12.
SourcesCatholicPhilly
- 14 discussCatholic LifeNew41m ago
CatholicPhilly
Catholics will gather for a Mass promoting racial healing, reconciliation, and unity. The Mass will be held at the Basilica Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal in Germantown. The event is set for Sept. 26.
SourcesCatholicPhilly
- 17 discussCultureNew1h ago
Figlie della Presentazione di Maria Santissima al Tempio
He offered the oral transmission and commentary of this text to students facing hardship. He taught in Singapore in 2018, and again from Kopan Monastery.
SourcesFiglie della Presentazione di Maria Santissima al Tempio
- 22 discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
Over 2,000 children from the Diocese of Viana participated in a pilgrimage to the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Conceição in Muxima.
Vatican News
Over 2,000 children from the Diocese of Viana participated in a pilgrimage to the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Conceição in Muxima. Dom Emílio Sumbelelo presided over the event. The pilgrimage took place on August 29, 2026.
SourcesVatican News
- 30 discussEducationNew2h ago
The Catholic Telegraph
Roger Bacon High School dedicated its new chapel, Our Lady of the Angels Chapel. Archbishop Robert Casey presided at the chapel's first Mass and dedication of its altar. The dedication took place on the feast day of St. Clare, August 11.
SourcesThe Catholic Telegraph
- 31 discussReligious OrdersNew2h ago
CatholicPhilly
Sister Marguerite Mary McAveney, IHM died at 95. She served 76 years as a Sister, Servant of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
SourcesCatholicPhilly
- 33 discussVaticanNew2h ago
Leo XIV received a handmade stole and a traditional Górale hat with a feather from pilgrims from Bystrej Podhalańskiej.
Vatican News
Leo XIV received a handmade stole and a traditional Górale hat with a feather from pilgrims from Bystrej Podhalańskiej. The pilgrims, including members of the "Bystrzanki" Rural Women's Circle, traveled to Rome to celebrate the 60th anniversary of their organization's activities.
SourcesVatican News
- 39 discussCultureNew3h ago
The Catholic Telegraph
Dolly Parton recorded nearly 1,000 songs during her career. Her songs covered a range of topics, including poverty and Christian themes.
SourcesThe Catholic Telegraph
- 49 discussReligious OrdersNew4h ago
Catholic Review
The Conference of Major Superiors of Men has elected Father Michael Heine as its president. Heine is a Conventual Franciscan. CMSM represents leaders of men’s religious congregations.
SourcesCatholic Review
- 50 discussLife & FamilyNew4h ago
Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales
Bishop Marcus Stock reminds that intentionally taking one's own life is a rejection of God's gift. He makes this call ahead of the vote on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill. The bill is to be voted on Friday.
- 54 discussCultureNew4h ago
Církev.cz
Památník Terezín and Ústav pro studium totalitních režimů, in cooperation with Arcibiskupství pražské, are hosting a conference on anti-church propaganda during Nazism and Communism. The conference will take place on October 15, 2026, in the Sál kardinála Berana in Prague.
SourcesCírkev.cz
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