Pope Leo XIV received Edgars Rinkēvičs, President of Latvia, in audience. They discussed national and international issues, including the conflict in Ukraine. The Holy See and Latvia have good relations.
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Acts of the Holy See
Holy See Press Office · Vatican News · The Holy See · Církev.cz- 01 discussVaticanUpdated3h ago
Pope Leo XIV received Edgars Rinkēvičs, President of Latvia, in audience.
10 sources·32 reports·Holy See Press OfficeVatican News
- 02 discussEducation8h ago
Pope Leo XIV received a delegation from Oriel College, University of Oxford, at the Vatican.
6 sources·8 reports·The Holy SeeHoly See Press OfficeVatican News+1
Pope Leo XIV received a delegation from Oriel College, University of Oxford, at the Vatican. The delegation was commemorating the 700th anniversary of the granting of the college's royal charter.
The Pope welcomed the Provost and members of the college. He highlighted the college's Christian identity and its commitment to faith and scholarship.
SourcesThe Holy SeeHoly See Press OfficeVatican NewsCírkev.cz
- 03 discussBishops9h ago
The Holy Father has appointed Rev. Fr. Serhii Kippa, OFM Cap., as auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Kyiv-Zhytomyr in Ukraine.
2 sources·Holy See Press OfficeOrdine Francescano Frati Minori Cappuccini
Pope names Rev. Fr. Serhii Kippa, OFM Cap., as auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Kyiv-Zhytomyr in Ukraine. Fr. Kippa was previously the superior of the Custody of the Capuchin Friars in Ukraine. He was assigned the titular see of Marazane.
SourcesHoly See Press OfficeOrdine Francescano Frati Minori Cappuccini
- 04 discussCatholic LifeUpdated4h ago
Pope Leo XIV received seminarians from the Pius XI Pontifical Apulian Regional Seminary and the Interdiocesan Seminary of Aversa.
4 sources·6 reports·The Holy SeeHoly See Press OfficeACI Digital+1
Pope Leo XIV received seminarians from the Pius XI Pontifical Apulian Regional Seminary and the Interdiocesan Seminary of Aversa.
The pope thanked the seminarians for their "yes" to God's call and highlighted the importance of their relationship with God. He also expressed gratitude to the families of the seminarians.
SourcesThe Holy SeeHoly See Press OfficeACI DigitalACI Africa
From the Vatican
Vatican News · Agenzia Fides · L'Osservatore Romano · Deon- 01 discussLife & FamilyNew5h ago
The Catholic Near East Welfare Association provides food to starving children in Ethiopia.
Vatican News
The Catholic Near East Welfare Association provides food to starving children in Ethiopia. The Eastern Churches are helping with relief efforts.
SourcesVatican News
- 02 discussCatholic Life7h ago
Father Massimo Miraglio visited the isolated community of Nan Miel in Haiti.
Agenzia Fides
Father Massimo Miraglio visited the isolated community of Nan Miel in Haiti. The community lacks basic services and faces drought and food shortages. Despite difficulties, the community came together to celebrate the feast of St Bernard.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
- 03 discussCulture9h ago
Rescuers in Nepal have saved two workers, Sanjay Shah and Kabir Maharjan, who were trapped in a tunnel for nine days.
3 sources·L'Osservatore RomanoDeonAleteia
Rescuers in Nepal saved two workers, Sanjay Shah and Kabir Maharjan, who were trapped in a tunnel for nine days. The workers were rescued from a depth of 170 meters.
- 04 discussEducation6h ago
Pope Leo XIV urged academics from Oxford University's Oriel College to seek truth courageously in the footsteps of St. John Henry Newman.
8 sources·9 reports·Vatican NewsThe Catholic SpiritCatholic News Agency+2
Pope Leo XIV received a delegation from Oriel College at the Vatican on Sept. 4. The college is marking the 700th anniversary of its royal charter.
The pope urged academics from the college to seek truth courageously in the footsteps of St. John Henry Newman.
SourcesVatican NewsThe Catholic SpiritCatholic News AgencyOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun
- 05 discussChurch & State7h ago
Equatorial Guinea authorities say they foiled a coup attempt thanks to information from Russian intelligence.
Agenzia Fides
Equatorial Guinea authorities say they foiled a coup attempt thanks to information from Russian intelligence. The operation was launched in June 2026 and was made public following a report from Russian intelligence. The government accuses Filiberto Manale Andem of orchestrating the coup attempt.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
- 06 discussCultureUpdated5h ago
Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich reflects on Robert Schuman, one of the founders of the European Union.
3 sources·5 reports·L'Osservatore RomanoVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam
Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich reflects on Robert Schuman, one of the founders of the European Union. Schuman grew up in Metz, where Pope Leo XIV will visit. Hollerich discusses how Schuman's experience living in border areas shaped his politics and ideas.
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 day's edition below, not here.
Friday, September 4
58 stories · 9 corroborated- 01 discussEducationNew55m ago
DePaul University partners with the Vatican on sustainability.
2 sources·Catholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register
DePaul University partners with the Vatican on sustainability.
- 02 discussChurch & StateNew1h ago
The Vatican's Permanent Observer Mission to the UN says women's contribution to building and sustaining peace is essential.
2 sources·The Catholic SunOSV News
The Holy See's Permanent Observer Mission to the UN stated that women's contribution to building and sustaining peace is essential. The Vatican told the UN that women must lead as "artisans of peace" amid a "culture of power."
SourcesThe Catholic SunOSV News
- 04 discussDiocesesNew40m ago
The Diocese of Rochester will receive a first-class relic of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen from the Diocese of Peoria.
4 sources·The Catholic SpiritThe TabletCatholic New York+1
The Diocese of Rochester will receive a first-class relic of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen from the Diocese of Peoria. The relic will be transferred during a Mass at Sacred Heart Cathedral. The Diocese of Peoria is gifting the relic to the Diocese of Rochester.
SourcesThe Catholic SpiritThe TabletCatholic New YorkThe Catholic Sun
- 05 discussDiocesesNew4h ago
Delpini installs 54 new priests in the Diocese of Milano.
2 sources·Diocese of MilanoDiocese of Udine
Delpini installed 54 new priests in the Diocese of Milano. Two new pastoral communities were created during the ceremony. Don Valerio Dalla Costa will enter the Parishes of San Pio X and del Cristo.
- 06 discussCatholic LifeUpdated5h ago
Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore visited the Minnesota State Fair.
4 sources·Catholic ReviewDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendOSV News+1
Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore visited the Minnesota State Fair. He liked it so much he came back two days later to concelebrate Mass.
SourcesCatholic ReviewDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun
- 07 discussCatholic Life6h ago
Mother Teresa's charity continues to inspire 10 years after her canonization.
3 sources·Angelus NewsOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun
Mother Teresa's charity continues to inspire 10 years after her canonization. Her organization began with one person in 1950 and grew to have more than 4,000 members worldwide. The Church recommends her as a model disciple of Christ and a model of one who received and shared God's mercy.
- 08 discussDiocesesNew5h ago
Insurers of the Winona-Rochester Diocese will pay an additional $30 million in an abuse settlement.
2 sources·Catholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register
Insurers of the Winona-Rochester Diocese will pay an additional $30 million in an abuse settlement. The diocese previously paid out a multimillion-dollar settlement.
- 09 discussReligious FreedomNew4h ago
Bishop Scott McCaig speaks to Vatican News about new instructions barring military chaplains from referencing God.
2 sources·3 reports·Vatican NewsDiocese of Hallam
Bishop Scott McCaig spoke to Vatican News regarding new instructions that bar military chaplains from referencing God. He discussed the road that led to these instructions and the dangerous precedence this policy can set. An inter-faith committee is dedicated to confronting this policy.
- 12 discussEducationNew1h ago
AMECEA
Rev. Prof. Elias Omondi Opongo, SJ has assumed office as the new Rector and Vice-Chancellor of the Catholic University of Eastern Africa. He succeeds Very Rev. Prof. Stephen Mbugua Ngari. The transition ceremony was attended by members of the University community and key stakeholders.
SourcesAMECEA
- 13 discussEducationNew1h ago
AMECEA
AMECEA and the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation held a meeting to strengthen a regional partnership dedicated to keeping vulnerable girls in school. The meeting brought together five National Associations of Sisterhood from Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia and Malawi. The new Secretary General of AMECEA, Fr. Andrew Kaufa, related the programme's rationale to recent Papal teaching on human dignity and the Church's obligation to the poor.
SourcesAMECEA
- 14 discussBishopsNew1h ago
AMECEA
Fr. Andrew Kaufa, the new Secretary General of AMECEA, urged outgoing staff to keep their hearts open to God's will during a farewell Mass. He reflected on the writings of Saint Augustine of Hippo on true prayer and readiness for God's timing. The outgoing staff included Fr. Anthony Makunde, Sr. Nancy Karanja, Sr. Jane Wairimu, and Ms. Pauline Wakibiru.
SourcesAMECEA
- 18 discussBishopsNew1h ago
AMECEA
Bishop Simon Peter Kamomoe of Wote Diocese urged religious leaders to empower young people ahead of Kenya’s 2027 General Elections. He called for opportunities for youth to participate in the democratic process. Religious institutions have a duty to equip young people with civic knowledge and leadership values.
SourcesAMECEA
- 22 discussBishopsNew1h ago
AMECEA
Archbishop Maurice Muhatia Makumba urged Franciscans to be living examples of Christ. He addressed the congregation during a Eucharistic celebration at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa. The symposium was themed "Lord Make Me an Instrument of Your Peace".
SourcesAMECEA
- 24 discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
AMECEA
The Catholic Church in Malawi used its 125th anniversary theme to challenge young people to deepen their faith and take an active role in the Church's mission. The challenge was made during the National Catholic Youth Conference held from 26-30 August 2026. The conference brought together young people from all eight dioceses for prayer, catechesis, dialogue and fellowship.
SourcesAMECEA
- 26 discussChurch & StateNew2h ago
AMECEA
Bishop Simon Peter Kamomoe cautions Kenyans against allowing political competition to degenerate into hatred, violence or division. The Kenya Religious Leaders Forum held a National Stakeholders Convention to reflect on Kenya's preparedness for the 2027 General Elections. The convention brought together religious leaders, government officials, and civil society groups.
SourcesAMECEA
- 27 discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
The Catholic Spirit
The Minnesota Catholic Conference hosted a talk on suffering. The talk was part of the MCC's fall study day. It focused on the dignity of the human person.
SourcesThe Catholic Spirit
- 28 discussLife & FamilyNew2h ago
AMECEA
Caritas Malawi Country Forum 2026 calls for stronger solidarity, coordination and integrity as Malawi faces recurring natural disasters, food insecurity and climate change. The forum was held in Lilongwe, bringing together representatives of Caritas organisations, Catholic humanitarian partners and all eight diocesan Caritas offices in Malawi. Bishop Mwakhwawa spoke on behalf of Bishop Chaima, saying Caritas Malawi was part of the Church’s mission to serve people in need.
SourcesAMECEA
- 29 discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
AMECEA
The Spiritan Conference of Circumscriptions of Africa and the Islands and EFESIA are partnering for a workshop on interfaith dialogue. The workshop will be held in Nairobi, Kenya, from September 6-10. 25 participants from Africa, the Indian Ocean islands, and Europe will attend.
SourcesAMECEA
- 31 discussDiocesesNew2h ago
AMECEA
The Catholic Diocese of Mpanda in Tanzania has celebrated its 25th anniversary. The celebration was attended by thousands of faithful, including bishops, priests, and government leaders. The Holy Mass was presided over by Archbishop Protase Cardinal Rugambwa.
SourcesAMECEA
- 33 discussEducationNew2h ago
The Catholic Spirit
Meg Forgette, associate director of educational quality and excellence with the Office for the Mission of Catholic Education, shares the archdiocesan vision for supporting students with special needs. She is grateful to support families with special needs. The Office for the Mission of Catholic Education supports students with special needs.
SourcesThe Catholic Spirit
- 34 discussReligious OrdersNew2h ago
AMECEA
The Tanzania Episcopal Conference has encouraged Religious Sisters to use Artificial Intelligence to advance their mission. The conference's Secretary General, Fr Charles Kitima, made the call during an AI training seminar. The Sisters were cautioned to make a careful assessment of AI before adopting it.
SourcesAMECEA
- 35 discussEducationNew2h ago
The Catholic Spirit
The Minnesota Supreme Court heard arguments Sept. 1 related to the petition of a former employee of Academy of Holy Angels in Richfield. The case dates to 2024.
SourcesThe Catholic Spirit
- 38 discussDiocesesNew3h ago
The Catholic Telegraph
St. Joseph Church in Cincinnati dates to 1846. It was built after its mother parish, Holy Trinity, was established in 1834.
SourcesThe Catholic Telegraph
- 40 discussVaticanNew3h ago
The Catholic Spirit
Pope Leo XIV spoke to Catholic legislators about artificial intelligence. He warned that AI risks becoming a “Tower of Babel, where power, efficiency and control obscure the face of the human person.”
SourcesThe Catholic Spirit
- 41 discussEducationNew3h ago
The Catholic Spirit
Ave Maria Academy and St. John the Baptist Catholic School are meeting students’ specialized learning needs. The schools have seen growth in students’ needs in recent years.
SourcesThe Catholic Spirit
- 44 discussEducationNew3h ago
CatholicPhilly
Archbishop Pérez blessed the new $7 million St. Francis of Assisi School in Springfield. The school was rebuilt after a fire destroyed the primary building almost two years ago. The parish community in Delaware County committed to the rebuilding.
SourcesCatholicPhilly
- 45 discussEducationNew3h ago
Oblate di Nazareth
The Sisters at Caritas in Pittsburgh collected school supplies for needy students. They filled 10 backpacks with various items.
SourcesOblate di Nazareth
- 47 discussBishopsNew4h ago
The Catholic Spirit
Bishop Kevin Kenney has shared that he has lung cancer. He recalled being on a radio show a few months ago with the hiccups. He has since been on a pilgrimage to Norway.
SourcesThe Catholic Spirit
- 48 discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
The Catholic Spirit
The University of Minnesota campus ministry and SPO household hosted a tailgate before the Gopher's home opener. The event took place on a street near the campus. Students showed school spirit by wearing red and yellow.
SourcesThe Catholic Spirit
- 50 discussEducationNew4h ago
CatholicPhilly
The seminary opened its 195th academic year with a Mass of the Holy Spirit. New faculty and staff made their Profession of Faith and Oath of Fidelity. Seminarians received a blessing from the Archbishop.
SourcesCatholicPhilly
- 51 discussVaticanNew4h ago
CatholicPhilly
Vatican News is the official news portal of the Holy See.
SourcesCatholicPhilly
- 56 discussReligious OrdersNew5h ago
Missionari Figli del Cuore Immacolato di Maria
Fr. Elia Panizza, CMF died on September 4, 2026. He was a member of the Sanctus Paulus Province. He was born on June 5, 1947.
- 57 discussEducationNew5h ago
CatholicPhilly
St. Charles Borromeo Seminary welcomed 140 seminarians and celebrated 20 ordinations to the priesthood. The seminary released its annual report.
SourcesCatholicPhilly
- 58 discussLife & FamilyNew5h ago
Catholic Review
Voters will consider state ballot measures on abortion, gender policy, housing and tax policy. Measures will be voted on in November.
SourcesCatholic Review
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