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Paul Liu Honggang was ordained Bishop of Datong in China.
Paul Liu Honggang was ordained Bishop of Datong in China. He was appointed by Pope Leo XIV on August 10, following the approval of his candidacy under the framework of the Provisional Agreement between the Holy See and the People’s Republic of China. The ordination took place on August 31.
SourcesVatican News
Pope Leo XIV met with the Commission of vigilance on the Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza Foundation at Castel Gandolfo.
Pope Leo XIV met with the Commission of vigilance on the Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza Foundation at Castel Gandolfo. The commission was established by a Chirografo in May. The Pope follows the work closely.
SourcesVatican News
Pope Leo XIV sends condolences to King Haakon VIII and the people of Norway for the death of King Harald V. The Pope praises the late King's decades of devoted service to the Scandinavian…
Pope Leo XIV sends condolences to King Haakon VIII and the people of Norway for the death of King Harald V. The Pope praises the late King's decades of devoted service to the Scandinavian nation.
SourcesVatican NewsL'Osservatore RomanoDiocese of HallamDiocese of Skopje
Paul Liu Honggang was ordained bishop of Datong, China.
Paul Liu Honggang was ordained bishop of Datong, China. He was appointed by the Holy Father on August 10, 2026. He was born in Wufuying, near Taiyuan.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
Bishop Raphael Macebo Mabuza Ncube of the Hwange diocese reopened a historic mission between Victoria Falls and Bulawayo.
Bishop Raphael Macebo Mabuza Ncube of the Hwange diocese reopened a historic mission between Victoria Falls and Bulawayo. The mission had been closed for decades.
SourcesVatican News
The Holy Father has appointed Jean Abou Charouche as Apostolic Exarch for Melkite Greek Catholics in Argentina.
The Holy Father has appointed Jean Abou Charouche as Apostolic Exarch for Melkite Greek Catholics in Argentina. He was previously the Apostolic Administrator of the same circumscription. The Holy Father has also appointed Paolo Liu Honggang as bishop of Datong, China.
SourcesHoly See Press Office
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.
The Olomoucká arcidieáze launches the fifth pillar of Projekt Propojeni, focusing on the management of church property.
The Olomoucká arcidieáze launches the fifth pillar of Projekt Propojeni, focusing on the management of church property. The project aims to find ways to care for churches, rectories, chapels, and lands in a way that supports pastoral care and evangelization.
Abp Tadeusz Wojda SAC, head of the Konferencja Episkopatu Polski, comments on the 46th anniversary of the Porozumień Sierpniowych.
Abp Tadeusz Wojda SAC, head of the Konferencja Episkopatu Polski, comments on the 46th anniversary of the Porozumień Sierpniowych. He says that August 1980 showed the great power of solidarity among people who share values. The anniversary is on September 31.
SourcesKonferencja Episkopatu PolskiNiedzielaGość Niedzielny
Pope Leo XIV calls on humanity to support the gift of life. The Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference shares his message. The message coincides with the Season of Creation 2026.
Bishop Bulus Yohanna of Kontagora calls for increased security measures at places of worship after recent attacks on mosques.
Bishop Bulus Yohanna of Kontagora calls for increased security measures at places of worship after recent attacks on mosques. The bishop made the appeal during a Mass at St Michael's Catholic Cathedral in Kontagora. The Christian Association of Nigeria, which the bishop heads in Niger State, brings together Christian denominations in Nigeria.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
He was previously Apostolic Administrator of the same circumscription.
He was previously Apostolic Administrator of the same circumscription. Paolo Liu Honggang was ordained Bishop of Datong in China.
SourcesHoly See Press Office
Algeria has deployed four Su-30 fighter jets to Niger after a failed military coup.
Algeria has deployed four Su-30 fighter jets to Niger after a failed military coup. The jets were sent to Air Base 101 in Niamey. The Algerian military also donated four helicopters and logistical support to the Nigerien armed forces.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
A fire broke out in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences in Islamabad, killing 14 newborn babies.
A fire broke out in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences in Islamabad, killing 14 newborn babies. Christian nurse Razia Noreen rescued one baby. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif recognized her actions with a civilian honor and cash award.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
Jesuits Global has published a report on young people and refugees. The report is titled “Young people and refugees: inhabiting the future by sharing a home today”.
SourcesJesuits Global
Wielki Orient Francji, a French Masonic organization, wants to limit Catholic schools. The organization's grand master, Guillaume Trichard, stated that private schools not under contract with the state have no place in the Republic. Secular groups are also demanding a reduction in public funding for private schools under contract with the state.
SourcesOpoka
The song was played during a peace mission. The mission was organized in Odessa, Ukraine.
SourcesAgenzia SIR
Mons. Mychajlo Bubnij, Greek Catholic bishop of Odessa, asks for prayer and closeness. Odessa lives under war with missiles and drones. A moment of interreligious prayer was held.
SourcesAgenzia SIR
The Nyíregyházi Egyházmegye Egyesített Óvoda opened the 2026/2027 school year on August 26. About 160 educators attended the event.
SourcesMagyar Kurír
Restorers saved documents from the Forráskút Catholic church tower during renovation. The documents were restored by the Magyar Nemzeti Levéltár Országos Levéltára. The Szeged-Csanádi Egyházmegye reported the discovery on its website.
SourcesMagyar Kurír
Gli Stati Uniti hanno lanciato attacchi su Larak, uccidendo due persone.
Gli Stati Uniti hanno lanciato attacchi su Larak, uccidendo due persone. L'Iran ha risposto lanciando missili contro infrastrutture americane in Giordania.
SourcesVatican News
Bishop Guillermo Vera presided over the dedication of the Sacred Heart of Jesus chapel at Granja Misericordia in Rengo, Chile. Over 400 people attended the ceremony. The Granja Misericordia is a rehabilitation center for people with addictions.
SourcesVida Nueva
Roy Thompson's funeral was held at Stella Maris Church. Hundreds attended, including family, friends and representatives of organisations impacted by Thompson and his wife Nola.
SourcesThe Catholic Leader
Poland has introduced new rules for the 2026/2027 school year, including a ban on smartphones in elementary schools and a new curriculum for preschools and some elementary school classes. The new curriculum does not include sexual health education, which will be optional.
SourcesGość Niedzielny
Fr Ray El Fakhry, a married father of four, has been ordained as a Maronite priest in Melbourne. He is an Army engineer. His vocation is a reminder that God's call can unfold in unexpected ways.
SourcesThe Catholic Weekly
The Diocese of Parramatta has published its weekly news update. The update covers news and events across the diocese and beyond.
SourcesCatholic Outlook
Church leaders urged authorities to respect rights, review mining safeguards and pursue dialogue amid tensions in Nueva Vizcaya.
SourcesLiCAS News
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