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Vatican News · TK KBS · Holy See Press Office · Agenzia Fides
  1. 01
    Pope Leo XIV opens new catechesis cycle
    discussVaticanNew21m ago

    Pope Leo XIV opened a new cycle of catecheses on the documents of the Second Vatican Council, dedicated to the pastoral constitution Gaudium et spes.

    2 sourcesVatican NewsTK KBS

    Pope Leo XIV opened a new cycle of catecheses on the documents of the Second Vatican Council, dedicated to the pastoral constitution Gaudium et spes. He recalled the legacy of Saint John XXIII. and emphasized that the Church perceives as its own the joys, hopes, sorrows, and anxieties of people today, especially the poor and suffering. He called on believers not to become "indifferent spectators" of the events of their time.

    SourcesVatican NewsTK KBS

  2. 02
    Commissione Teologica Internazionale publishes document
    discussVaticanNew2h ago
    2 sourcesHoly See Press OfficeVatican News

    SourcesHoly See Press OfficeVatican News

  3. 03
    Fr. Bordo presents book on street children ministry
    discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago

    Fr. Vincenzo Bordo presents book on ministry to street children in Korea.

    Agenzia Fides

    Fr. Vincenzo Bordo presents book on ministry to street children in Korea. He founded Azit movement to reach young people on streets. Book linked to World Youth Day 2027 in Seoul.

    SourcesAgenzia Fides

  4. 04
    Pope Leo XIV asks for prayers for water care
    discussCatholic LifeUpdated2h ago

    Pope Leo XIV has dedicated his prayer intention for September to the care of water.

    18 sources21 reportsVatican NewsL'Osservatore RomanoDiocese of Fortaleza+1

    Pope Leo XIV has dedicated his prayer intention for September to the care of water. He invites people to pray for the protection of this resource and to recognize it as a right, not a commodity. The Pope's intention is part of the Season of Creation, which is celebrated by Christians around the world.

    SourcesVatican NewsL'Osservatore RomanoDiocese of FortalezaThe Catholic Weekly

  5. 05
    Pope Leo begins new catechesis series on Gaudium et Spes
    discussVaticanNew58m ago

    Pope Leo has started a new catechesis series on the Gaudium et Spes pastoral constitution.

    2 sources3 reportsVatican NewsACI Digital

    Pope Leo has started a new catechesis series on the Gaudium et Spes pastoral constitution. The series will explore the relationship between the Church and the contemporary world. The original document was signed by Pope Paul VI in 1965.

    SourcesVatican NewsACI Digital

  6. 06
    Catholics pray for 14 newborns who died in hospital fire
    discussLife & FamilyUpdated40m ago

    Catholics in Pakistan pray for 14 newborns who died in a hospital fire.

    7 sources11 reportsAgenzia FidesVatican News

    Catholics in Pakistan pray for 14 newborns who died in a hospital fire. A Christian nurse, Razia Noreen, rescued one baby from the flames. The government has recognized her bravery with a civilian honor and a cash award.

    SourcesAgenzia FidesVatican News

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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.

  1. Africa The Southern Cross · Catholic News Agency · ACI Africa
    1. Pray with the Pope: Christ is Thirsty, Let’s Share a Drink
    2. ‘Season of Creation’ – everything and everyone is connected!
    3. Lesotho to Mark 60 Years of Archbishop Mabathoana’s Legacy
  2. America Catholic Review · The Catholic Sun · Denver Catholic
    1. Gianna Romero wins Miss Maryland crown
    2. Pastor of Maronite Catholic church in Minneapolis named archbishop for Damascus Archeparchy
    3. A great teacher and a welcome manifesto
  3. Asia LiCAS News
    1. LiCAS News reports ecology program expands
    2. Pope honors SIGNIS Asia head for decades of service
    3. Irish missionary honored for lifelong service to communities in Central Java
  4. Europe Agenzia SIR · Agência Ecclesia · InfoVaticana
    1. Commissione teologica internazionale publishes document on ecological crisis
    2. International Theological Commission publishes document
    3. Pope Leo XIV calls Church to interpret signs of the times
  5. Oceania The Southern Cross · The Catholic Leader · The Catholic Weekly
    1. Blessing the neighbours next door
    2. Brisbane Catholics celebrate cultural diversity as national migration debate amps up
    3. International priests are vital but fall to the end of the visa queue under new rules, Brisbane archdiocese warns

Wednesday, September 2

56 stories · 16 corroborated
  1. 01
    Commissione teologica internazionale publishes document on ecological crisis
    discussVaticanNew27m ago
    3 sourcesAgenzia SIRAgência EcclesiaInfoVaticana

    SourcesAgenzia SIRAgência EcclesiaInfoVaticana

  2. 02
    International Theological Commission publishes document
    discussVaticanNew1h ago

    The International Theological Commission has published a document titled "Caring for Our Common Home".

    2 sources7 reportsVatican News

    The International Theological Commission has published a document titled "Caring for Our Common Home". The document calls for a "responsible and fraternal response to the Triune God". It emphasizes that the ecological question is a theological question, and that the way we care for Creation reveals and shapes our relationship with God.

    SourcesVatican News

  3. 03
    Pope Leo XIV calls Church to interpret signs of the times
    discussVaticanNew2h ago

    Pope Leo XIV called the Church to interpret signs of the times.

    3 sourcescath.chFamille ChrétienneInfoVaticana

    Pope Leo XIV called the Church to interpret signs of the times. He explained that Christians cannot remain disinterested spectators. He initiated a new cycle on the Constitution pastorale Gaudium et spes.

    Sourcescath.chFamille ChrétienneInfoVaticana

  4. 04
    Pope accepts Dresden-Meißen Bishop Heinrich Timmerevers' retirement
    discussBishopsNew3h ago

    Timmerevers is 74. The Vatican announced the news.

    2 sourcesVatican Newskath.net

    Timmerevers is 74. The Vatican announced the news.

    SourcesVatican Newskath.net

  5. 05
    A great teacher and a welcome manifesto
    discussEducationNew21m ago
    4 sourcesDenver CatholicCatholic ReviewNational Catholic Register+1

    SourcesDenver CatholicCatholic ReviewNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report

  6. 06
    Pope Leo XIV tells Poles religious lessons deepen knowledge of God
    discussEducationNew1m ago
    6 sourcesOpokaVatican NewsKonferencja Episkopatu Polski+3

    SourcesOpokaVatican NewsKonferencja Episkopatu PolskiNiedzielaGość NiedzielnyTK KBS

  7. 07
    Pope Leo XIV begins catechesis on Gaudium et spes
    discussVaticanNew43m ago

    Pope Leo XIV began a catechesis on the Second Vatican Council's pastoral constitution Gaudium et spes.

    6 sources7 reportsVatican NewsCírkev.czFamiglia Cristiana+2

    Pope Leo XIV began a catechesis on the Second Vatican Council's pastoral constitution Gaudium et spes. He encouraged the Church to be close to people and serve humanity. The Pope emphasized that Christians cannot remain indifferent to injustice, discrimination, and violence.

    SourcesVatican NewsCírkev.czFamiglia CristianaNiedzielaCanção Nova

  8. 08
    Leo XIV says war is not the way to build peace
    discussVaticanNew1h ago

    Pope Leo XIV criticizes the idea that war is an effective way to build peace.

    2 sourcesAgenzia SIRAgência Ecclesia

    Pope Leo XIV criticizes the idea that war is an effective way to build peace. He calls on Catholics to intervene against injustices and imbalances in the world.

    SourcesAgenzia SIRAgência Ecclesia

  9. 09
    Pope Leo XIV says Church is called to serve humanity
    discussVaticanNew2h ago

    Pope Leo XIV reflected on the Church's mission to serve humanity.

    2 sources3 reportsVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

    Pope Leo XIV reflected on the Church's mission to serve humanity. He said the Church is called to serve humanity and unmask society's contradictions. The Pope made the comments at the Wednesday General Audience.

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

  10. 10
    Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops launches 2026 Season of Creation
    discussBishopsNew2h ago

    The Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops has launched the 2026 Season of Creation.

    3 sourcesDiocese of Aix–ArlesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

    The Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops has launched the 2026 Season of Creation. The bishops call on Zambians to protect the environment and stand up for communities affected by climate change. The launch is part of a global initiative.

    SourcesDiocese of Aix–ArlesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

  11. 11
    Pope inaugurates catechesis on Gaudium et spes
    discussVaticanNew1h ago
    2 sources5 reportsVatican NewsToscana Oggi

    SourcesVatican NewsToscana Oggi

  12. 12
    Pope Leo XIV says Church cannot remain passive
    discussVaticanNew4h ago

    Pope Leo XIV says the Church cannot remain passive or indifferent to what happens in the world.

    2 sourcesVatican NewsReligión Digital

    Pope Leo XIV says the Church cannot remain passive or indifferent to what happens in the world. He invites believers to commit to listening with the heart and to accompany and help people in difficulty. The Pope is deepening the Pastoral Constitution Gaudium et Spes in his cycle of catecheses on the documents of Vatican II.

    SourcesVatican NewsReligión Digital

  13. 13
    Pope Francis praises book on death-row ministry
    discussLife & FamilyNew1h ago

    A book by American lay chaplain Dale Recinella about his ministry among prisoners on death row has been released in English.

    3 sourcesVatican NewsDiocese of HallamTK KBS

    A book by American lay chaplain Dale Recinella about his ministry among prisoners on death row has been released in English. The book, "A Christian on Death Row", has been praised by Pope Francis. It recounts Recinella's experiences with prisoners condemned to death.

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of HallamTK KBS

  14. 14
    Magyar Katolikus Rádió launches 2nd new frequency
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago

    Magyar Katolikus Rádió launches new frequency in Berettyóújfalu.

    2 sourcesDiocese of Debrecen-NyíregyházaMagyar Kurír

    Magyar Katolikus Rádió launches new frequency in Berettyóújfalu. The 90.3 MHz frequency is available in the town and surrounding areas. The radio also has a new website.

    SourcesDiocese of Debrecen-NyíregyházaMagyar Kurír

  15. 15
    Sisters in Kenya lead land regeneration
    discussReligious OrdersNew5h ago

    Sisters in Isiolo, Kenya, learn farmer-managed natural regeneration.

    2 sourcesNational Catholic ReporterGlobal Sisters Report

    Sisters in Isiolo, Kenya, learn farmer-managed natural regeneration. They equip themselves and the community with practical skills for restoring degraded land. The training helps the wider community.

    SourcesNational Catholic ReporterGlobal Sisters Report

  16. 16
    Rodzice i katecheci wskazują, że utrudnia to uczniom udział w katechezie
    discussEducationUpdated4m ago

    Rodzice i katecheci wskazują, że umieszczanie religii na pierwszej lub ostatniej godzinie lekcyjnej utrudnia uczniom udział w katechezie.

    3 sourcesVatican NewsNiedzielaDeon

    Rodzice i katecheci wskazują, że umieszczanie religii na pierwszej lub ostatniej godzinie lekcyjnej utrudnia uczniom udział w katechezie. Według danych Instytutu Statystyki Kościoła Katolickiego w roku szkolnym 2024/2025 na lekcje religii uczęszczało w Polsce prawie 76 proc. uczniów.

    SourcesVatican NewsNiedzielaDeon

  17. 17
    Gianna Romero wins Miss Maryland crown
    discussCatholic LifeNew21m ago
    Catholic Review

    Gianna Romero, 18, wins Miss Maryland crown. She learned about the scholarship opportunity through Miss Maryland.

    SourcesCatholic Review

  18. 18
    Pope Says Christians Must Face Change, Not Remain Indifferent
    discussVaticanNew23m ago
    Rome Reports

    SourcesRome Reports

  19. 19
    TLM Pilgrimages in France and the Holy Land with Dr. Kwasniewski
    discussCatholic LifeNew21m ago
    New Liturgical Movement

    SourcesNew Liturgical Movement

  20. 20
    Pastor of Maronite Catholic church in Minneapolis named archbishop for Damascus Archeparchy
    discussVaticanNew51m ago
    The Catholic Sun

    SourcesThe Catholic Sun

  21. 21
    Starting Seven: September 2, 2026
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    The Pillar

    SourcesThe Pillar

  22. 22
    Hallow has a new prayer series just for college students
    discussReligious OrdersNew1h ago
    Aleteia

    SourcesAleteia

  23. 23
    Poland: parents and bishops oppose changes to religious education rules
    discussEducationNew1h ago
    Vatican News

    SourcesVatican News

  24. 24
    Pope Leo moves on to next Vatican II document
    discussVaticanNew1h ago
    Aleteia

    SourcesAleteia

  25. 25
    Science reveals a surprising trace of St. Thérèse’s faith
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    Aleteia

    SourcesAleteia

  26. 26
    Nuns of the Order of Preachers: Free for God Alone
    discussDiocesesNew2h ago
    Order of Preachers

    SourcesOrder of Preachers

  27. 27
    Spanish Episcopal Conference organizes course on global crisis
    discussEducationNew3h ago
    Conferencia Episcopal Española

    The Spanish Episcopal Conference's Ecología Integral department and the Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca are organizing a course on the global crisis. The course will explore why the Catholic Church is concerned about the crisis.

    SourcesConferencia Episcopal Española

  28. 28
    Międzynarodowa Komisja Teologiczna publishes document on care for creation
    discussVaticanNew3h ago

    The International Theological Commission has published a document titled "Troszczyć się o nasz wspólny dom".

    Vatican News

    The International Theological Commission has published a document titled "Troszczyć się o nasz wspólny dom". The document emphasizes the importance of caring for the environment and the need for sustainable development. It also highlights the connection between the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor.

    SourcesVatican News

  29. 29
    Commissione Teologica internazionale publishes document on environmental care
    discussVaticanNew3h ago

    The Commissione Teologica internazionale has published a document titled "Prendersi cura della nostra Casa comune".

    Vatican News

    The Commissione Teologica internazionale has published a document titled "Prendersi cura della nostra Casa comune". The document emphasizes the importance of taking care of the environment and the interconnectedness of all things. It also highlights the urgent need for action to ensure the sustainability of the planet.

    SourcesVatican News

  30. 30
    Rethinking the Binding Nature of Religion
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    Word on Fire

    SourcesWord on Fire

  31. 31
    Pope Leonas XIV delivers catechesis on Gaudium et Spes
    discussVaticanNew3h ago

    Pope Leonas XIV delivered a catechesis on the Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World "Gaudium et Spes".

    Vatican News

    Pope Leonas XIV delivered a catechesis on the Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World "Gaudium et Spes". The Pope has previously delivered catecheses on the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy "Sacrosanctum Concilium".

    SourcesVatican News

  32. 32
    UNICEF warns El Niño threatens 162 million children
    discussLife & FamilyNew3h ago

    UNICEF warns that the 2026-2027 El Niño climate event threatens the food, health and safety of 162 million children in Eastern and Southern Africa.

    Vatican News

    UNICEF warns that the 2026-2027 El Niño climate event threatens the food, health and safety of 162 million children in Eastern and Southern Africa. The organization needs $173 million in immediate support to prevent crisis, malnutrition and displacement.

    SourcesVatican News

  33. 33
    Shobhana Shakha celebrates Onam and Santa Mariam Baouardy feast
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    Congregazione del Sacro Cuore di Gesù di Bétharram

    Shobhana Shakha community in Bengaluru celebrated Onam and Santa Mariam Baouardy feast on August 31, 2026. The celebration was postponed from August 26 due to exams. The community came together to mark the traditional harvest festival of Kerala and the feast of Santa Mariam Baouardy.

    SourcesCongregazione del Sacro Cuore di Gesù di Bétharram

  34. 34
    Arcibiskupství pražské launches new school year
    discussEducationNew4h ago
    Církev.cz

    The Archdiocese of Prague launched a new school year. 17 church schools started the new school year. The Archbishop of Prague, Stanislav Přibyl, and Bishop Zdenek Wasserbauer attended the first day.

    SourcesCírkev.cz

  35. 35
    Pope Leo XIV calls for unmasking contradictions of contemporary world
    discussVaticanNew4h ago

    Pope Leo XIV initiated a catechesis cycle on Gaudium et spes.

    Vatican News

    Pope Leo XIV initiated a catechesis cycle on Gaudium et spes. He exhorted the Church to address contemporary contradictions.

    SourcesVatican News

  36. 36
    Biennale di Venezia opens 83rd film festival
    discussCultureNew4h ago
    Agenzia SIR

    The Biennale di Venezia has opened its 83rd film festival. The festival features 21 films in competition and 36 out of competition. The festival will run from September 2-12.

    SourcesAgenzia SIR

  37. 37
    This is the Proven Solution
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    OnePeterFive

    SourcesOnePeterFive

  38. 38
    New nuncio begins mission in Germany (L'Osservatore Romano (Italian))
    discussVaticanNew4h ago
    Catholic World News

    SourcesCatholic World News

  39. 39
    Nigerian bishops decry Islamist attack on mosque (Crux)
    discussLiturgyNew4h ago
    Catholic World News

    SourcesCatholic World News

  40. 40
    Cardinal Czerny marks Amazon apostolate's anniversary, calls for examination of conscience (Vatican News)
    discussVaticanNew4h ago
    Catholic World News

    SourcesCatholic World News

  41. 41
    Apostolisch nuntius De Wit Guzmán arrives in Netherlands
    discussVaticanNew4h ago
    RKKerk.nl

    Apostolisch nuntius Santiago Ignacio De Wit Guzmán arrived in Netherlands. He was welcomed by kardinaal Eijk and bisschop Hendriks. De Wit Guzmán was appointed as the new apostolisch nuntius in Netherlands.

    SourcesRKKerk.nl

  42. 42
    A Prayer for Artists
    discussVaticanNew3h ago
    Franciscan Media

    SourcesFranciscan Media

  43. 43
    Mons. Autuoro calls for network and common good
    discussBishopsNew5h ago
    Agenzia SIR

    Mons. Autuoro and card. Matteo Zuppi attended a meeting on Aree interne. The meeting aimed to strengthen the dialogue between bishops and focus on proposals to improve the life of the territories. The meeting was held in Benevento.

    SourcesAgenzia SIR

  44. 44
    Bohdan carries Ukrainian flag in Odessa
    discussCatholic LifeNew5h ago
    Agenzia SIR

    Bohdan, 21, carries a Ukrainian flag in Odessa. The city's Piazza dell'Europa has a Ukrainian flag and small flags remembering fallen soldiers.

    SourcesAgenzia SIR

  45. 45
    Missionary Boschetti says Haiti is a country at war
    discussCatholic LifeNew5h ago
    Agenzia SIR

    Thousands of deaths are not reported. The international community should be aware of the situation.

    SourcesAgenzia SIR

  46. 46
    Forgive us for turning water into a commodity, Pope prays (CWN)
    discussVaticanNew5h ago
    Catholic World News

    SourcesCatholic World News

  47. 47
    Vatican newspaper editor raps 'deniers of climate change' (CWN)
    discussVaticanNew5h ago
    Catholic World News

    SourcesCatholic World News

  48. 48
    Jesuits Global hosts MAS Region JAYA Gathering 2026
    discussReligious OrdersNew5h ago
    Jesuits Global

    Jesuits Global hosts the first MAS Region JAYA Gathering 2026. The event inspires young adults through Ignatian leadership.

    SourcesJesuits Global

  49. 49
    Don Piero Coda comments on new document
    discussVaticanNew3h ago

    Don Piero Coda comments on the new document "Prendersi cura della nostra Casa comune – Risposta responsabile e fraterna al Dio trinitario".

    Vatican NewsPerspective

    Don Piero Coda comments on the new document "Prendersi cura della nostra Casa comune – Risposta responsabile e fraterna al Dio trinitario". The document was published by the Commissione Teologica Internazionale.

    SourcesVatican News

  50. 50
    Devastating floods in Nepal pile on 'unusual' summer of environmental disasters
    discussCatholic LifeNew5h ago
    National Catholic Reporter

    SourcesNational Catholic Reporter

  51. 51
    ‘I know now that God was drawing me to him’
    discussDiocesesNew5h ago
    The Texas Catholic

    SourcesThe Texas Catholic

  52. 52
    What synodality means for religious life and the Catholic Church
    discussCatholic LifeNew5h ago
    Global Sisters Report

    SourcesGlobal Sisters Report

  53. 53
    Hna. Helga Leija leaves Global Sisters Report for new ministry
    discussReligious OrdersNew5h ago
    Global Sisters Report

    Hna. Helga Leija leaves Global Sisters Report to dedicate herself to a new ministry of hospitality. She will be working with the Benedictine sisters of Kansas, USA. The ministry will welcome both natives and foreigners.

    SourcesGlobal Sisters Report

  54. 54
    LiCAS News reports ecology program expands
    discussCatholic LifeNew5h ago
    LiCAS News

    LiCAS News reports an ecology program is expanding. The program offers free teaching resources. A survey found low awareness of Laudato Si'.

    SourcesLiCAS News

  55. 55
    Newsbook Malta speaks with volunteers at Santa Katarina feast
    discussCatholic LifeNew5h ago
    Newsbook

    Newsbook Malta spoke with volunteers at the Santa Katarina feast. The volunteers were from different areas of the feast.

    SourcesNewsbook

  56. 56
    Pope honors SIGNIS Asia head for decades of service
    discussVaticanNew5h ago
    LiCAS News

    The Pope has honored the head of SIGNIS Asia for decades of service to Catholic communications. The recognition highlights the role of communicators in building bridges across diverse communities. SIGNIS Asia head says the recognition underscores communicators’ bridge-building role across religiously and culturally diverse communities throughout the region.

    SourcesLiCAS News

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