Pope Leo XIV presided over a Mass for the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation. He encouraged Christians to embrace ecological conversion and transform destruction into life. The Pope stressed that it is not yet too late to repair humanity's relationship with the environment.
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Vatican News · Diocese of Hallam · Holy See Press Office · ACI Prensa- 01 discussLife & FamilyUpdated2h ago
Pope Leo XIV presided over a Mass for the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation.
7 sources·11 reports·Vatican NewsDiocese of Hallam
- 02 discussBishops8h ago
Pope accepts resignation of Quesnel Alponse as Bishop of Fort-Liberté.
2 sources·Holy See Press OfficeACI Prensa
Pope accepts resignation of Quesnel Alponse as Bishop of Fort-Liberté. Pope names Jean-Pierre Sander Louis-Jean as new Bishop of Fort-Liberté. Louis-Jean was Auxiliary Bishop of Port-au-Prince.
- 03 discussVaticanUpdated5h ago
Pope Leo XIV dedicates his September prayer intention to the care of water.
10 sources·13 reports·Vatican NewsL'Osservatore RomanoDiocese of Fortaleza+1
Pope Leo XIV dedicates his September prayer intention to the care of water. He invites everyone to pray for the care of water during the Season of Creation. The Pope asks to recognize water as a gift from God and a right without borders.
SourcesVatican NewsL'Osservatore RomanoDiocese of FortalezaThe Catholic Weekly
- 05 discussVatican6h ago
Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass for the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation.
6 sources·7 reports·Vatican NewsACI PrensaACI Digital+2
Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass for the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation. He encouraged people to pause from their daily lives and listen to the voice of creation. The Mass was held in the Madonnina Garden of the Borgo Laudato Si' within the pontifical gardens of Castel Gandolfo.
SourcesVatican NewsACI PrensaACI DigitalACI AfricaCatholic News Agency
- 06 discussCatholic Life14h ago
Pope Leo XIV has released his prayer intention for September, focusing on the care of water.
3 sources·Holy See Press OfficeThe Holy SeeAleteia
Pope Leo XIV has released his prayer intention for September, focusing on the care of water. The prayer intention is part of the Pope's Worldwide Prayer Network. The Pope's prayer asks for a just and sustainable management of water, a vital resource. The prayer also asks for forgiveness for turning water into a commodity and forgetting that it is a universal gift.
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 wire below, not here.
Wednesday, September 2
1 story · none yet corroboratedTuesday, September 1
55 stories · 12 corroborated- 01 discussLife & Family6h ago
A federal judge has delayed a lawsuit over the abortion pill mifepristone.
5 sources·Diocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic SunCatholic News Agency+2
A federal judge has delayed a lawsuit over the abortion pill mifepristone. The U.S. bishops oppose permitting distribution of mifepristone by mail. The lawsuit was paused until after the midterm elections.
SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic SunCatholic News AgencyOSV NewsNational Catholic Register
- 02 discussDioceses8h ago
Bishop Michael Olson of the Diocese of Fort Worth has announced the opening of a new parish in Arlington, Texas, named after St. Matthew Ayariga, a Ghanaian martyr.
3 sources·Catholic News AgencyACI AfricaCatholic World Report
Bishop Michael Olson of the Diocese of Fort Worth has announced the opening of a new parish in Arlington, Texas, named after St. Matthew Ayariga, a Ghanaian martyr. The parish will serve the Ghanaian community in north Texas. Ayariga was one of 21 Christian migrant workers kidnapped and beheaded by ISIS in Libya in 2015.
- 03 discussLife & Family9h ago
Life in Mercy has helped 75 women and their babies.
2 sources·Catholic News AgencyCatholic World Report
Life in Mercy has helped 75 women and their babies. The organization seeks to open a new maternity home.
- 04 discussEducation8h ago
The school at Holy Family Parish in Gaza reopens for the first time since the start of Israel's military campaign.
9 sources·Catholic ReviewDiocese of ValenceThe Catholic Telegraph+3
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 are expected to attend.
SourcesCatholic ReviewDiocese of ValenceThe Catholic TelegraphAngelus NewsThe Catholic SunOSV News
- 05 discussCatholic Life10h ago
The Ökumenikus Teremtésvédelmi Munkacsoport and the Magyarországi Egyházak Ökumenikus Tanácsa have published a guide for the 2026 Creation Week.
2 sources·Diocese of GyőrMagyar Kurír
The Ökumenikus Teremtésvédelmi Munkacsoport and the Magyarországi Egyházak Ökumenikus Tanácsa have published a guide for the 2026 Creation Week. The guide is available for download and includes meditations, prayers, and illustrations. The organizations invite all faith communities to join in the celebration from September 27 to October 4.
SourcesDiocese of GyőrMagyar Kurír
- 06 discussDioceses12h ago
The Archdiocese of Rio de Janeiro held a Concert for Peace.
2 sources·Diocese of Vittorio VenetoDiocese of São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro
The Archdiocese of Rio de Janeiro held a Concert for Peace. The concert was part of the 13th Social Communication Seminar. The Diocese of Vittorio Veneto announces a concert in the Seminary Chapel.
SourcesDiocese of Vittorio VenetoDiocese of São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro
- 08 discussLiturgy10h ago
Bishop Menjivar has appointed priests to assist with the expansion of the Latin Mass in West Virginia.
2 sources·Catholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register
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.
- 09 discussVatican11h ago
Vatican diplomat Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher says the Moscow mission is focused on peace despite no concrete breakthrough.
3 sources·Catholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report
Vatican diplomat Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher says the Moscow mission is focused on peace despite no concrete breakthrough. The Vatican's equivalent of a foreign minister discussed peace in Russia with Russian officials and Church leaders. Diplomacy remains a possible path toward ending the war in Ukraine.
SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report
- 10 discussEducation10h ago
Nine seminarians from the Diocese of Nashville spent their summer assignments on a working farm, growing in spirit, community, and agrarian know-how.
4 sources·The Catholic TelegraphDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic Sun+1
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
- 11 discussCulture11h ago
Wendell Berry, an American author, died at 92.
4 sources·Catholic News AgencyCatholic Star HeraldNational Catholic Register+1
Wendell Berry, an American author, died at 92. He urged Americans to pursue a simpler life and reject consumerism.
SourcesCatholic News AgencyCatholic Star HeraldNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report
- 12 discussCatholic Life11h ago
3 sources·Diocese of BeauvaisDiocese of GubbioDiocese of Assisi–Nocera Umbra–Gualdo Tadino
- 24 discussLiturgyNew4h ago
The Catholic Weekly
AI tools help priests prepare sermons and homilies. Faith formation is accelerated at the click of a button.
SourcesThe Catholic Weekly
- 30 discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
The Catholic Weekly·Perspective
Philippa Martyr writes on why people stop coming to Mass. She considers the role of the community in their decision. The Catholic Weekly publishes her column.
SourcesThe Catholic Weekly
- 47 discussCatholic Life9h ago
CatholicPhilly
Joey Crawford, a Catholic native of Havertown, was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. He refereed NBA games for nearly 40 years. Crawford began officiating CYO contests.
SourcesCatholicPhilly
- 48 discussVatican9h ago
Pope presides over celebration of World Day of Creation at Giardino della Madonnina del Borgo Laudato si’.
Vatican News
Pope presides over celebration of World Day of Creation at Giardino della Madonnina del Borgo Laudato si’. Cardinal Baggio emphasizes the need to recognize errors and mitigate damages caused by climate crisis.
SourcesVatican News
- 52 discussLife & Family10h ago
Catholic Review
Senator Bill Cassidy published a report criticizing FDA mifepristone regulation. He says sponsors may not meet legal responsibilities. The report was published August 27.
SourcesCatholic Review
- 55 discussBishops11h ago
Angelus News
Archbishop Fabre releases a statement on Labor Day. The statement highlights the impact of AI on workers' dignity. The USCCB also releases a statement.
SourcesAngelus News
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