Pope Leo XIV received the President of Latvia, Edgars Rinkēvičs, in audience. The two discussed national and international issues, including the conflict in Ukraine. The Holy See and Latvia have good relations.
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Holy See Press Office · Vatican News · Agenzia Fides · Vatican Observatory- 01 discussVaticanNew32m ago
Pope Leo XIV received the President of Latvia, Edgars Rinkēvičs, in audience.
2 sources·Holy See Press OfficeVatican News
- 02 discussCultureNew1h ago
An art exhibition dedicated to Mario De Luigi opens in Castel Gandolfo.
Vatican News
An art exhibition dedicated to Mario De Luigi opens in Castel Gandolfo. The exhibition is curated by Rosalia Pagliarani and Assia Carpano. It will be open to the public on September 10.
SourcesVatican News
- 03 discussBishops16h 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
- 04 discussEducation19h ago
Brother Guy Consolmagno, S.J. is the Jesuit Scientist in Residence and McDevitt Visiting Scholar at Le Moyne College this Fall.
Vatican Observatory
Brother Guy Consolmagno, S.J. is the Jesuit Scientist in Residence and McDevitt Visiting Scholar at Le Moyne College this Fall. He is from the Vatican Observatory.
SourcesVatican Observatory
- 05 discussVatican18h ago
Pope honors Robert Schuman. Schuman was a man of borders who became a builder of Europe.
2 sources·L'Osservatore RomanoVatican News
The 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.
- 06 discussBishops21h ago
Pope Leo XIV received members of the Conference of the Latin Bishops in the Arab Regions (CELRA) in an audience.
4 sources·7 reports·The 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
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
32 stories · 2 corroborated- 02 discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
Bishop Santo Marcianò hosts radio show "Ascolta, si fa sera" on Rai Radio 1.
2 sources·Diocese of Frosinone–Veroli–FerentinoDiocese of Anagni–Alatri
Bishop Santo Marcianò hosts radio show "Ascolta, si fa sera" on Rai Radio 1. The show airs on Mondays at 20:55. It is one of the most listened to radio programs in Italy and abroad.
SourcesDiocese of Frosinone–Veroli–FerentinoDiocese of Anagni–Alatri
- 06 discussCultureNew1h ago
Agenzia SIR
Martin McDonagh competes for Golden Lion with film Wild Horse Nine. The film is about two CIA agents.
SourcesAgenzia SIR
- 10 discussChurch & StateNew1h ago
Agenzia SIR
Alternative für Deutschland is leading in polls for the Saxony-Anhalt state election. The party is expected to win 40% of the vote.
SourcesAgenzia SIR
- 11 discussVaticanNew1h ago
Pope Leo XIV will visit the UNESCO headquarters in Paris on September 25.
Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV will visit the UNESCO headquarters in Paris on September 25. The visit aims to promote dialogue between science and faith, and between the Church and artists. The event is seen as an opportunity to foster creativity and concord between different worlds and peoples.
SourcesVatican News
- 14 discussBishopsNew2h ago
Knisja Maltija
Archbishop Charles Jude Scicluna gave a speech on Malta's identity as a nation. He imagined a child in Malta 50 years from now. He wondered what language the child will speak and what they will understand by 'Maltese'.
SourcesKnisja Maltija
- 16 discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
Katoliška cerkev v Sloveniji
Društvo prostovoljcev Vincencijeve zveze dobrodete publishes Vincencijev koledar 2026/2027, titled Delo daje dostojanstvo. The calendar features photographs of various forms of work and quotes from saints. The organization is also collecting donations for the renovation of a new location for the Dnevni center za brezdomce in Ljubljana.
SourcesKatoliška cerkev v Sloveniji
- 24 discussVaticanNew2h ago
Religión Digital
France will deploy 15,000 security agents for Pope Leo XIV's visit. The pope will visit París, Lourdes, and Metz from September 25-28.
SourcesReligión Digital
Thursday, September 3
26 stories · none yet corroborated- 01 discussEducationNew3h ago
Suore di S. Maria Maddalena Postel
Rara Teresia and Desak Nyoman Diah Pramesti, two 26-year-old women from Indonesia, have arrived in Wadersloh-Diestedde. They are training to become nursing professionals at Haus Maria Regina and attend classes at the Gesundheitsakademie SMMP in Geseke. They were greeted by Carina Ballbach at Frankfurt airport.
- 03 discussCultureNew3h ago
Alfa y Omega
Shuxuan Jin, 10, played Mozart's violin in a concert at the Vatican. The Ensemble Bella Música recorded the performance.
SourcesAlfa y Omega
- 04 discussCultureNew4h ago
Agência Ecclesia
Cáritas Europa and over 200 organizations call on EU leaders to create a plan to abandon fossil fuels. The appeal demands immediate action to address the human and economic costs of the climate crisis. The organizations urge the EU to utilize its resources to implement a concrete plan.
SourcesAgência Ecclesia
- 09 discussCatholic LifeNew5h ago
The Leaven
Parishioners of a Leawood parish serve at St. Mary’s Food Kitchen. The kitchen relies on volunteers. The people are generous in giving to those in need.
SourcesThe Leaven
- 10 discussEducationNew5h ago
The Leaven
The Archbishop has announced changes to The Leaven. The changes aim to make each edition relevant and meaningful to readers.
SourcesThe Leaven
- 11 discussCatholic LifeNew5h ago
The Leaven
St. John the Baptist’s bell rings again thanks to a convert and an electrical crew. It was a moment of joy.
SourcesThe Leaven
- 12 discussCatholic LifeNew5h ago
The Leaven
Retired priests live in a home. They are grateful. They are hardworking.
SourcesThe Leaven
- 13 discussEducationNew5h ago
The Leaven
Dr. Erin Vader has been named superintendent. She believes faith is at the heart of her work. Vader has many gifts.
SourcesThe Leaven
- 14 discussLife & FamilyNew5h ago
The Leaven
A coalition of pregnancy resource centers hosted its first major event. Many centers serve women and families with limited staff and funding.
SourcesThe Leaven
- 15 discussDiocesesNew5h ago
The Leaven
Germans establish strong roots in the archdiocese. The German language was spoken at St. Joseph for 80 years.
SourcesThe Leaven
- 17 discussChurch & StateNew5h ago
Famiglia Cristiana
Kyiv is under attack with missiles and drones arriving day and night. Father Jaroslaw Krawiec, superior of the Dominicans, says people are trying to maintain normalcy despite the attacks. Many families are spending the night in the metro and underground parking lots with tents and sleeping bags.
SourcesFamiglia Cristiana
- 18 discussCultureNew5h ago
Die Tagespost
Dähne discusses bürgerliche Politikkonzepte.
SourcesDie Tagespost
- 20 discussReligious OrdersNew5h ago
Religión Digital
A mother has written to Kiko Argüello, founder of the Camino Neocatecumenal, after going to court and waiting two years for a response from the diocese. The mother has also waited over a week for a response from Argüello. The lack of response is seen as a response in itself.
SourcesReligión Digital
- 24 discussCatholic Life7h ago
Focolare Movement
The Focolare Movement promotes the Season of Creation 2026 with the theme "Living Water". The initiative begins on September 1st and ends on October 4th. It invites Christians to contemplate water and its representation of life, relationship, healing, hope, and God's love.
SourcesFocolare Movement
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