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Thursday, September 3, 2026 · Ordinary Time, Week 22 · Green · The Liturgy of the Hours · updated 1m

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From the Holy See

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  1. 01
    Archbishop Nwachukwu tells new bishops to prioritize communion
    discussBishops6h 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

  2. 02
    Caritas Internationalis ramps up aid to Nepal
    discussChurch & State7h ago

    Caritas Nepal is increasing its aid to reach up to 4,000 families following recent flash flooding.

    2 sources3 reportsVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

    Caritas Nepal is increasing its aid to reach up to 4,000 families following recent flash flooding. Caritas Internationalis Secretary General calls on the global community to care for the earth.

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

  3. 03
    Pope honors Robert Schuman
    discussVatican8h ago

    Pope honors Robert Schuman. Schuman was a man of borders who became a builder of Europe.

    2 sourcesL'Osservatore RomanoVatican News

    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.

    SourcesL'Osservatore RomanoVatican News

  4. 04
    Pope Leo XIV receives CELRA members
    discussBishops10h ago

    Pope Leo XIV received members of the Conference of the Latin Bishops in the Arab Regions (CELRA) in an audience.

    4 sources7 reportsThe 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

  5. 05
    Support for families to tackle demographic winter, “but money alone is not enough”
    discussEducation6h ago
    Agenzia Fides

    SourcesAgenzia Fides

  6. 06
    Andrea Angeli dies at 68
    discussCulture7h ago

    Andrea Angeli, a journalist and former UN official, died at 68 in Macerata.

    Vatican News

    Andrea Angeli, a journalist and former UN official, died at 68 in Macerata. He was awarded a prize in 2025 for his book on religious testimony in war zones.

    SourcesVatican 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 Vatican News · ACI Africa
    1. Cardinal Ignace Dogbo Bessi denounces money idolatry and illegal gold mining
    2. Season of Creation 2026: Catholic Bishop in South Africa Calls for Attention to Environmental Crises
    3. Catholic Bishop Calls for Active Participation in Diocesan Eucharistic Congress in Malawi
  2. America The Catholic Spirit · National Catholic Register · Catholic Review
    1. AI in the Catholic classroom: As a new school year starts, what role does it play?
    2. How Is the Agreement With China Working for the Holy See?
    3. Sister Marian Joseph Baird dies at 87
  3. Asia LiCAS News · CBCP News · Archdiocese of Huê
    1. Court ruling on protest fund prompts wider civil society concerns in Hong Kong
    2. Bishop urges Church to confront failures
    3. Bishop urges Church leaders to model unity
  4. Europe Alfa y Omega · Religión Digital · Vida Nueva
    1. Opus Dei denies taking Virgin of Torreciudad
    2. Archdiocese of Rouen and Archdiocese of Toulouse make pilgrimage to Lourdes
    3. Keresztény Roma Szakkollégiumi Hálózat opens jubilee academic year
  5. Oceania Catholic Outlook · CathNews Australia
    1. Making Synodality work: The laity’s role in daily practice
    2. Giving back to those who gave everything
    3. Catholic sector raises the alarm over rebate changes

Thursday, September 3

57 stories · 11 corroborated
  1. 01
    Massachusetts priest urges prayers for attacker
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago

    A man attacked a priest during a Holy Hour in a Massachusetts church.

    2 sourcesThe Catholic SunOSV News

    A man attacked a priest during a Holy Hour in a Massachusetts church. The priest suffered minor injuries. He is urging prayers for his attacker.

    SourcesThe Catholic SunOSV News

  2. 02
    Cardinal Cupich sues Illinois over assisted suicide law
    discussLife & FamilyNew3h ago

    Cardinal Blase J. Cupich of Chicago, two orders of Catholic nuns, and an Illinois pharmacist sued Illinois over the state's physician-assisted suicide law.

    8 sourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendCatholic News AgencyOSV News+3

    Cardinal Blase J. Cupich of Chicago, two orders of Catholic nuns, and an Illinois pharmacist sued Illinois over the state's physician-assisted suicide law. The law permits physicians to aid terminally ill adults in dying by suicide. The lawsuit follows an earlier one filed by Bishop Paprocki of Springfield, Ill.

    SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendCatholic News AgencyOSV NewsThe LeavenThe Catholic SunNational Catholic Register

  3. 03
    Catholic Charities responds to US disasters
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago

    Catholic Charities has been responding to various disasters in the United States this summer.

    2 sourcesThe Catholic SunOSV News

    Catholic Charities has been responding to various disasters in the United States this summer. The disasters include floods, tornadoes, wildfires and a typhoon. Catholic Charities agencies have been providing aid.

    SourcesThe Catholic SunOSV News

  4. 04
    Maine high court rules father can prevent daughter from attending mother's church
    discussReligious FreedomNew4h ago

    The Maine high court ruled that a father can prevent his daughter from attending her mother's church.

    2 sourcesCatholic News AgencyCatholic World Report

    The Maine high court ruled that a father can prevent his daughter from attending her mother's church. The mother will appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.

    SourcesCatholic News AgencyCatholic World Report

  5. 05
    Catholic priests network calls out genocide by Israel in Gaza
    discussChurch & StateNew4h ago

    A network of Catholic priests with more than 2,200 members worldwide has joined growing calls to describe the humanitarian crisis in Gaza as genocide.

    2 sourcesThe Catholic SunOSV News

    A network of Catholic priests with more than 2,200 members worldwide has joined growing calls to describe the humanitarian crisis in Gaza as genocide. The network cites widespread civilian deaths, displacement and destruction in the Palestinian enclave. The crisis in Gaza has sparked international concern.

    SourcesThe Catholic SunOSV News

  6. 06
    Pope Leo XIV praises Middle East Christians
    discussVaticanNew3h ago

    Pope Leo XIV praised the "precious presence" of small Christian communities in the Middle East.

    3 sourcesThe Catholic SunOSV NewsCathNews Australia

    Pope Leo XIV praised the "precious presence" of small Christian communities in the Middle East. He spoke to the Conference of the Latin Bishops of the Arab Regions. The Pope said they offer a "precious testimony for the entire Church".

    SourcesThe Catholic SunOSV NewsCathNews Australia

  7. 07
    Jonathan Roumie, Bishop Robert Barron to headline Sheen Awards
    discussCatholic LifeUpdated1h ago

    Jonathan Roumie and Bishop Robert Barron will headline the first annual Sheen Awards.

    5 sourcesAngelus NewsCatholic News AgencyACI Prensa+2

    Jonathan Roumie and Bishop Robert Barron will headline the first annual Sheen Awards. The event will be held at the Peoria Civic Center. The Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Foundation and Peoria Bishop Lou Tylka announced the list of speakers.

    SourcesAngelus NewsCatholic News AgencyACI PrensaNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report

  8. 08
    Archbishop Wenski calls Haitian youth's apparent suicide 'a death of despair'
    discussLife & Family7h ago

    Archbishop Thomas G. Wenski of Miami says a Haitian youth's apparent suicide in Ohio was 'a death of despair' after the end of TPS status for Haiti.

    5 sourcesAngelus NewsDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendOSV News+2

    Archbishop Thomas G. Wenski of Miami says a Haitian youth's apparent suicide in Ohio was 'a death of despair' after the end of TPS status for Haiti. The youth, Pierre Damas Bel, was a 20-year-old honors student at Wright State University. He died after walking into traffic on Interstate 70 in Springfield, Ohio.

    SourcesAngelus NewsDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendOSV NewsThe Catholic SunAmerica

  9. 09
    Pope Leo XIV to meet Javier Milei
    discussVaticanUpdated5h ago

    Pope Leo XIV will visit Argentina in November.

    2 sourcesACI PrensaReligión Digital

    Pope Leo XIV will visit Argentina in November. He will meet with President Javier Milei and hold multitudinous masses. The Vatican will confirm the agenda in the coming weeks.

    SourcesACI PrensaReligión Digital

  10. 10
    Vatican hosts 147 new bishops for abuse prevention, liturgy courses
    discussBishops6h ago

    The Vatican is hosting a formation course for 147 newly appointed bishops from five continents.

    6 sourcesACI PrensaCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register+3

    The Vatican is hosting a formation course for 147 newly appointed bishops from five continents. The program, launched by St. John Paul II in 2000, focuses on abuse prevention and liturgy. Participants come from countries including Algeria, Bangladesh, and Colombia.

    SourcesACI PrensaCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterACI AfricaACI DigitalCatholic World Report

  11. 11
    Pope Leo XIV attends exhibition of Holy Tunic at Stade de France
    discussCatholic Life8h ago

    The Holy Tunic of Christ was exhibited at the Stade de France in the presence of Pope Leo XIV and 80,000 young people.

    2 sourcesZENIT News AgencyAleteia

    The Holy Tunic of Christ was exhibited at the Stade de France in the presence of Pope Leo XIV and 80,000 young people. The tunic has been conserved in Argenteuil for over 1,200 years.

    SourcesZENIT News AgencyAleteia

  12. 12
    Making Synodality work: The laity’s role in daily practice
    discussCatholic LifeNew52m ago
    Catholic Outlook

    SourcesCatholic Outlook

  13. 13
    Have the courage to change
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    Focolare Movement

    SourcesFocolare Movement

  14. 14
    AI in the Catholic classroom: As a new school year starts, what role does it play?
    discussEducationNew1h ago
    The Catholic Spirit

    SourcesThe Catholic Spirit

  15. 15
    How Is the Agreement With China Working for the Holy See?
    discussVaticanNew1h ago
    National Catholic Register

    SourcesNational Catholic Register

  16. 16
    Human rights group calls Nicaragua’s constitutional reforms a ‘usurpation of power’
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    Catholic News Agency

    SourcesCatholic News Agency

  17. 17
    Sister Marian Joseph Baird dies at 87
    discussReligious OrdersNew2h ago
    Catholic Review

    Sister Marian Joseph Baird died Aug. 26 in North Carolina. She was 87. A funeral Mass was offered Sept. 3.

    SourcesCatholic Review

  18. 18
    Giving back to those who gave everything
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    Catholic Outlook

    SourcesCatholic Outlook

  19. 19
    St. Pius X: Defending Tradition Without Abandoning the Church
    discussVaticanNew1h ago
    The Remnant

    SourcesThe Remnant

  20. 20
    Deacon Michael McGinty becomes director of Catholic education
    discussEducationNew2h ago
    The Catholic Spirit

    Deacon Michael McGinty is the new director of Catholic education and superintendent of schools for the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. Archbishop Bernard Hebda announced the appointment. Deacon McGinty demonstrates deep faith and commitment to Catholic education.

    SourcesThe Catholic Spirit

  21. 21
    St. Charles Lwanga Independent Delegation appoints new Council
    discussReligious OrdersNew2h ago
    Missionari Figli del Cuore Immacolato di Maria

    The St. Charles Lwanga Independent Delegation has announced its newly appointed Delegation Council. The new council is headed by Rev. Fr. Amos Moses. The announcement was made during an assembly in Nairobi.

    SourcesMissionari Figli del Cuore Immacolato di Maria

  22. 22
    'Shoulder to Shoulder with Christ': New Hispanic Vocations Apostolate Celebrates Installation Mass
    discussBishopsNew2h ago
    Denver Catholic

    SourcesDenver Catholic

  23. 23
    Catholic sector raises the alarm over rebate changes
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    CathNews Australia

    SourcesCathNews Australia

  24. 24
    England’s Historic Cathedrals Turn to Pop Concerts and Silent Discos
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    National Catholic Register

    SourcesNational Catholic Register

  25. 25
    Church trial of Anglican Archbishop Steve Wood, accused of sexual misconduct, begins Monday
    discussBishopsNew2h ago
    Religion News Service

    SourcesReligion News Service

  26. 26
    Diocese to share school principals to offset funding cuts
    discussDiocesesNew2h ago
    CathNews Australia

    SourcesCathNews Australia

  27. 27
    Mercy Health breaks ground on integrated seniors precinct
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    CathNews Australia

    SourcesCathNews Australia

  28. 28
    Court ruling on protest fund prompts wider civil society concerns in Hong Kong
    discussChurch & StateNew2h ago
    LiCAS News

    SourcesLiCAS News

  29. 29
    Professor Ratzinger Criticizes the Council
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    Rorate Caeli

    SourcesRorate Caeli

  30. 30
    We can build communities where every person is safe: Bishop Bennet
    discussBishopsNew3h ago
    CathNews Australia

    SourcesCathNews Australia

  31. 31
    Venerable Fulton J. Sheen to be beatified Sept. 24
    discussVaticanNew3h ago
    The Catholic Spirit

    Venerable Fulton J. Sheen will be beatified Sept. 24 in St. Louis, Missouri. The beatification has significance for the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. Sheen has a connection to the Twin Cities.

    SourcesThe Catholic Spirit

  32. 32
    ‘Better than socks’: Conference touted as perfect Father’s Day gift
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    CathNews Australia

    SourcesCathNews Australia

  33. 33
    Food for thought: Mary’s Meals help students to progress
    discussEducationNew3h ago
    CathNews Australia

    SourcesCathNews Australia

  34. 34
    On the Legitimacy of the Novus Ordo Missae: A Legitimate Question? (Op-Ed)
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    Rorate Caeli

    SourcesRorate Caeli

  35. 35
    Faithful come together to pray rosary in a dozen languages
    discussVaticanNew3h ago
    Catholic Star Herald

    SourcesCatholic Star Herald

  36. 36
    Intense family drama with a secret at its heart
    discussLife & FamilyNew3h ago
    CathNews Australia

    SourcesCathNews Australia

  37. 37
    Bishop sees outreach in action at Cathedral Kitchen
    discussBishopsNew3h ago
    Catholic Star Herald

    SourcesCatholic Star Herald

  38. 38
    CBN continues to support Catholic education
    discussEducationNew4h ago
    Catholic Star Herald

    SourcesCatholic Star Herald

  39. 39
    Why Leo XIV is still a bit like Robert Francis Prevost
    discussVaticanNew4h ago
    Aleteia

    SourcesAleteia

  40. 40
    Music from the Book of Job
    discussCultureNew3h ago
    New Liturgical Movement

    SourcesNew Liturgical Movement

  41. 41
    Four men of Diocese talk about why they entered seminary this year
    discussDiocesesNew4h ago
    Catholic Star Herald

    SourcesCatholic Star Herald

  42. 42
    Australia’s unique devotion to Our Lady of the Southern Cross
    discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
    Aleteia

    SourcesAleteia

  43. 43
    National collection for The Catholic University of America Sept. 5-6
    discussDiocesesNew4h ago
    The Monitor

    SourcesThe Monitor

  44. 44
    Catholic Couple Braves Cold Waters on Wedding Day Amid Monsoon
    discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
    National Catholic Register

    SourcesNational Catholic Register

  45. 45
    As the far-right in Germany aims to take power, churches are fighting back
    discussCatholic LifeNew5h ago
    National Catholic Reporter

    SourcesNational Catholic Reporter

  46. 46
    Disciples of Mercy chosen for annual Catholic Charities dinner
    discussDiocesesNew5h ago
    Catholic Star Herald

    SourcesCatholic Star Herald

  47. 47
    Victim 0001: Friends recall Father Mychal Judge's 9/11 loss and legacy
    discussReligious OrdersNew5h ago
    The Catholic Register

    SourcesThe Catholic Register

  48. 48
    Catholic Social Action Office presents Venerable Henriette Delille
    discussCatholic LifeNew5h ago
    The Catholic Telegraph

    The Catholic Social Action Office presents Venerable Henriette Delille, founder of the Sisters of the Holy Family. Her story reflects the complex racial dynamics of New Orleans. The presentation is part of the Saintly Seven series.

    SourcesThe Catholic Telegraph

  49. 49
    Newsline – September 3, 2026
    discussLife & FamilyNew5h ago
    Oblate di Nazareth

    SourcesOblate di Nazareth

  50. 50
    Father King praised for being ‘wonderful preacher’
    discussBishopsNew5h ago
    Catholic Star Herald

    SourcesCatholic Star Herald

  51. 51
    Priest Personnel Changes Announced
    discussBishopsNew5h ago
    Catholic Star Herald

    SourcesCatholic Star Herald

  52. 52
    The Pope and the pauper: Key element of St. Francis’ story captured in medieval Assisi fresco
    discussVaticanNew5h ago
    The Monitor

    SourcesThe Monitor

  53. 53
    The Ancient Providers and Protectors of God’s Family: Part 9
    discussBishops6h ago
    The Catholic Telegraph

    SourcesThe Catholic Telegraph

  54. 54
    Habits & Lab Coats
    discussCatholic Life6h ago
    The Catholic Telegraph

    SourcesThe Catholic Telegraph

  55. 55
    Bishops’ book endorsement points to ongoing AI debate
    discussBishopsNew5h ago
    The Pillar

    SourcesThe Pillar

  56. 56
    Sisters of Charity of Nazareth respond to Nepal floods
    discussReligious Orders6h ago
    Oblate di Nazareth

    Sisters of Charity of Nazareth are working with partners in Nepal to assess damage and provide assistance after catastrophic flooding destroyed homes, farmland and infrastructure in the Dhading district. The glacial collapse near Nepal’s border triggered flooding whose effects have reached vulnerable communities far beyond the area where the disaster began.

    SourcesOblate di Nazareth

  57. 57
    Cardinal Tagle addresses new Bishops
    discussBishops6h ago

    Cardinal Luis Antonio G. Tagle addressed new Bishops of the territories overseen by the Dicastery for Evangelization.

    Agenzia Fides

    Cardinal Luis Antonio G. Tagle addressed new Bishops of the territories overseen by the Dicastery for Evangelization. The Dicastery is called to accompany, support and collaborate with the new particular Churches. Cardinal Tagle outlined the tasks, structures and activities of the Section for First Evangelization and the New Particular Churches.

    SourcesAgenzia Fides

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