Maddalena Boschetti, a missionary in Haiti since 2002, stays despite violence. Her presence is a response to violence. She shares daily life with the population and stays with those in need.
SourcesVatican News
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Vatican News · L'Osservatore Romano · Agenzia Fides · Holy See Press Office- 01 discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
Maddalena Boschetti, a missionary in Haiti since 2002, stays despite violence.
Vatican News
- 02 discussBishopsNew6m ago
Paul Liu Honggang was ordained Bishop of Datong in China.
5 sources·13 reports·Vatican News
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
- 03 discussCultureNew2h ago
Nepal faces health alarm after floods.
2 sources·Vatican NewsL'Osservatore Romano
Nepal faces health alarm after floods. Over 4,200 people are still missing. The death toll has risen to 919.
- 04 discussBishopsNew1h ago
Cardinal Arlindo Furtado led a conversation in Mindelo, Cabo Verde, on the theme "Fazei tudo o que Ele vos disser".
Vatican News
Cardinal Arlindo Furtado led a conversation in Mindelo, Cabo Verde, on the theme "Fazei tudo o que Ele vos disser". The event was held at the pro-cathedral and attended by dozens of faithful and local Catholic community members.
SourcesVatican News
- 05 discussBishopsNew1h ago
Bishop Bulus Yohanna of Kontagora has called for increased security measures at places of worship in Nigeria.
2 sources·3 reports·Agenzia FidesVatican News
Bishop Bulus Yohanna of Kontagora has called for increased security measures at places of worship in Nigeria. He made the appeal after recent attacks on Muslim communities. The bishop stressed that an attack on any place of worship is a threat to the wider community.
SourcesAgenzia FidesVatican News
- 06 discussBishopsNew4h ago
The Holy Father has appointed Jean Abou Charouche as Apostolic Exarch for Melkite Greek Catholics in Argentina.
Holy See Press Office
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 Church throughout the world
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Monday, August 31
54 stories · 7 corroborated- 01 discussVaticanNew1h ago
Bishop Paolo Liu Honggang is the sixth Chinese bishop ordained under Pope Leo XIV He is the third bishop ordained in China in two months.
2 sources·ACI PrensaCatholic News Agency
Bishop Paolo Liu Honggang is the sixth Chinese bishop ordained under Pope Leo XIV He is the third bishop ordained in China in two months. The ordination is part of the Vatican-Beijing agreement.
- 02 discussBishopsNew39m ago
Bishop Ángel Pérez Pueyo of Barbastro-Monzón threatens to resign if the Virgin of Torreciudad is not returned to its hermitage.
2 sources·Vida NuevaReligión Digital
Bishop Ángel Pérez Pueyo of Barbastro-Monzón threatens to resign if the Virgin of Torreciudad is not returned to its hermitage. He demands Vatican control over the center's finances and pastoral activities.
SourcesVida NuevaReligión Digital
- 03 discussBishopsNew3h ago
Paul Liu Honggang has been ordained bishop of Datong.
2 sources·Vida NuevaInfoVaticana
Paul Liu Honggang has been ordained bishop of Datong. Leo XIV approved his candidacy. The ordination was held on August 31.
SourcesVida NuevaInfoVaticana
- 04 discussVaticanNew1h ago
Pope Leo XIV received the oversight commission of the Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza foundation.
2 sources·5 reports·Vatican NewsACI Stampa
Pope Leo XIV received the oversight commission of the Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza foundation. The commission was established to ensure the continuity and future of the work of San Pio da Pietrelcina. The meeting was held at Castel Gandolfo.
SourcesVatican NewsACI Stampa
- 05 discussCatholic LifeNew57m ago
Cardinal Fernando Chomali invites young people to 'farm aura' with Christ.
2 sources·Catholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register
Cardinal Fernando Chomali invites young people to 'farm aura' with Christ. He references a trend among youth to redirect their ambitions in life.
- 06 discussDiocesesNew3h ago
The Olomoucká arcidieáze launches the fifth pillar of Projekt Propojeni, focusing on the management of church property.
2 sources·Archdiocese of OlomoucCírkev.cz
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.
- 07 discussCatholic LifeNew36m ago
Caritas Nepal runs community kitchens and sources body bags as the Nepal flood toll reaches 919.
2 sources·LiCAS NewsCatholic News Agency
Caritas Nepal runs community kitchens and sources body bags as the Nepal flood toll reaches 919. Thousands remain unaccounted for.
- 09 discussCultureNew56m ago
Agenzia SIR
Heinrich Bedford-Strohm, moderator of the World Council of Churches, says Churches have the power to transform hearts on climate crisis. He spoke after the UN climate conference COP30. Recent floods in Nepal are an example of the consequences of climate change.
SourcesAgenzia SIR
- 13 discussLife & FamilyNew1h ago
Catholic Review
Catholic Review announces a Catholic conference on end-of-life issues. The conference will take place at St. Louis in Clarksville. It will be held on Sept. 12.
SourcesCatholic Review
- 15 discussDiocesesNew1h ago
The Diocese of Marabá held the IX Simpósio Mariano, with over 800 participants.
Vatican News
The Diocese of Marabá held the IX Simpósio Mariano, with over 800 participants. The event was organized by the Evangelization Directorate of the Círio de Nazaré.
SourcesVatican News
- 17 discussVaticanNew1h ago
Pope Francis sends financial aid to Nepal after devastating floods.
Vatican News
Pope Francis sends financial aid to Nepal after devastating floods. The floods have caused over 630 deaths and 3000 people are still missing.
SourcesVatican News
- 22 discussCultureNew2h ago
Vatican News reports on an exhibit about Ercolano in Roma.
Vatican News
Vatican News reports on an exhibit about Ercolano in Roma. The exhibit features over 70 artifacts and shows daily life in the ancient city. It is open until October 18.
SourcesVatican News
- 25 discussVaticanNew3h ago
Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference
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.
- 30 discussBishopsNew3h ago
Paul Liu Honggang was ordained bishop of Datong, China.
Agenzia Fides
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
- 34 discussBishopsNew4h ago
He was previously Apostolic Administrator of the same circumscription.
Holy See Press Office
He was previously Apostolic Administrator of the same circumscription. Paolo Liu Honggang was ordained Bishop of Datong in China.
SourcesHoly See Press Office
- 35 discussChurch & StateNew4h ago
Algeria has deployed four Su-30 fighter jets to Niger after a failed military coup.
Agenzia Fides
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
- 36 discussLife & FamilyNew4h ago
A fire broke out in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences in Islamabad, killing 14 newborn babies.
Agenzia Fides
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
- 42 discussReligious OrdersNew5h ago
Jesuits Global
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
- 43 discussEducationNew5h ago
Opoka
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
- 45 discussDioceses6h ago
Bishop Raphael Macebo Mabuza Ncube of the Hwange diocese reopened a historic mission between Victoria Falls and Bulawayo.
Vatican News
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
- 49 discussCulture6h ago
Agenzia SIR
The song was played during a peace mission. The mission was organized in Odessa, Ukraine.
SourcesAgenzia SIR
- 50 discussBishops6h ago
Agenzia 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
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