What is happening in the Church today?

A Catholic aid worker in Nepal says the road to recovery will be long after devastating floods and mudslides along the Nepal-China border. The disaster has killed hundreds and left thousands missing. The U.S. Catholic Church is responding to the disaster.

SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun

The city held a traditional pilgrimage. A crowd gathered for the festivities.

SourcesACI PrensaVida Nueva

The Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend reports concerns over data centers. Data centers are opposed due to energy use and utility costs. The Catholic Climate Covenant has flagged issues with data centers.

SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun

The Knights of Columbus have opened a new retreat house in Washington, DC, dedicated to St. John Paul II. The retreat house is located adjacent to the St. John Paul II National Shrine. Baltimore Archbishop William Lori blessed the facility.

SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendCatholic New YorkThe Catholic SunThe MonitorOSV News

SourcesDiocese of Molfetta–Ruvo–Giovinazzo–TerlizziCaritas Italiana

Speakers at the Rimini Meeting highlighted persecution of Christians, violence in Nigeria and Lebanon, and the importance of defending freedom of belief for people of all faiths. The meeting took place in Italy. Experts warn of growing threat to religious freedom.

SourcesCatholic News AgencyCatholic World Report

Father Marko Rupnik faces allegations of spiritual and sexual abuse. The Catholic Church's handling of the case has been criticized. The case has raised questions about the Church's commitment to transparency.

SourcesThe Catholic SunOSV News

The Government of Israel has tapped the Coalition of Catholics Against Antisemitism as part of its outreach to American Catholics. The move is part of Israel's fight against antisemitism. The Coalition of Catholics Against Antisemitism has been chosen for this role.

SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register

Archbishop Josafá Menezes da Silva directed the use of AI in archdiocesan communications to conform to reality and truth. The rules aim to ensure the accuracy of information.

SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register

Fr Paolo Liu Honggang was ordained bishop of the Datong Diocese in China’s Shanxi province. He is the sixth Chinese bishop ordained under Pope Leo XIV The ordination is part of the Vatican-Beijing agreement.

SourcesACI PrensaCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterAlfa y OmegaACI DigitalCathNews Australia

Bishop Ángel Pérez Pueyo of Barbastro-Monzón has stated that he will put his position at the disposal of the Holy See before agreeing to any deal that would remove the original image of Our Lady of the Angels of Torreciudad from its ancient hermitage. The bishop made this announcement in a public statement on August 31. The image is currently located at the Torreciudad shrine, which is linked to the Opus Dei. Pérez Pueyo has been critical of the shrine's management and has called for the Vatican to take direct control of its finances and pastoral activities.

SourcesVida NuevaReligión DigitalAlfa y OmegaInfoVaticanaReligión en Libertad

Bishop Martin of the Diocese of Kilmore publishes a statement on the 2026 Season of Creation. The statement includes a message from Pope Leo XIV and information on liturgical resources and a Mass broadcast. The Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference and the Archdiocese of Pretoria also provide resources for the Season of Creation.

SourcesDiocese of KilmoreArchdiocese of Pretoria