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

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  1. 01
    Maddalena Boschetti stays in Haiti
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago

    Maddalena Boschetti, a lay missionary, has been living and working in Haiti since 2002.

    Vatican News

    Maddalena Boschetti, a lay missionary, has been living and working in Haiti since 2002. She stays in the country despite the violence. Her presence is a testament to the need to help those who need it most.

    SourcesVatican News

  2. 02
    Pope names Jean-Pierre Sander Louis-Jean Bishop of Fort-Liberté
    discussBishops10h ago

    Pope accepts resignation of Quesnel Alponse as Bishop of Fort-Liberté.

    2 sourcesHoly See Press OfficeACI Prensa

    Pope accepts resignation of Quesnel Alponse as Bishop of Fort-Liberté. Pope names Jean-Pierre Sander Louis-Jean as new Bishop of Fort-Liberté. Louis-Jean was Auxiliary Bishop of Port-au-Prince.

    SourcesHoly See Press OfficeACI Prensa

  3. 03
    Pope Leo XIV dedicates September prayer intention to water care
    discussVaticanUpdated1h ago

    Pope Leo XIV has dedicated his September prayer intention to the care of water.

    11 sources14 reportsVatican NewsL'Osservatore RomanoDiocese of Fortaleza+1

    Pope Leo XIV has dedicated his September prayer intention to the care of water. The Pope invites everyone to pray for the care of water during September as Christians celebrate the Season of Creation. He asks the Holy Spirit to guide Christians to defend the right of every brother and sister to drink without fear and without inequality.

    SourcesVatican NewsL'Osservatore RomanoDiocese of FortalezaThe Catholic Weekly

  4. 04
    The pastoral dynamism of the new Bishop of Chifeng
    discussVatican16h ago
    Agenzia Fides

    SourcesAgenzia Fides

  5. 05
    Pope Leo XIV calls for ecological conversion
    discussVaticanUpdated53m ago

    Pope Leo XIV encourages Christians to embrace ecological conversion and transform destruction into life.

    8 sources13 reportsVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

    Pope Leo XIV encourages Christians to embrace ecological conversion and transform destruction into life. He presided over a Mass for the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation at Castel Gandolfo. The Pope called on the faithful to contemplate the beauty of creation and take personal and collective responsibility for its care.

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

  6. 06
    Pope Leo XIV releases prayer intention for September
    discussCatholic Life16h ago

    Pope Leo XIV has released his prayer intention for September, focusing on the care of water.

    3 sourcesHoly See Press OfficeThe Holy SeeAleteia

    Pope Leo XIV has released his prayer intention for September, focusing on the care of water. The prayer intention is part of the Pope's Worldwide Prayer Network. The Pope's prayer asks for a just and sustainable management of water, a vital resource. The prayer also asks for forgiveness for turning water into a commodity and forgetting that it is a universal gift.

    SourcesHoly See Press OfficeThe Holy SeeAleteia

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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 The Southern Cross · Catholic News Agency · ACI Africa
    1. Pray with the Pope: Christ is Thirsty, Let’s Share a Drink
    2. ‘Season of Creation’ – everything and everyone is connected!
    3. Lesotho to Mark 60 Years of Archbishop Mabathoana’s Legacy
  2. America Global Sisters Report · Franciscan Media · The Catholic Thing
    1. Cuando la brújula de la vida apunta hacia un nuevo ministerio: adiós, Hna. Helga
    2. Who Assigns Patron Saints?
    3. T.S. Eliot’s complete simplicity
  3. Asia Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences
    1. Vietnam Bishop urges humility
    2. Cardinal David Urges Synod Teams
    3. Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences holds meeting
  4. Europe Opoka · Catholic Review · Diocese of Valence
    1. Ks. Nikos Skuras comments on today's liturgy
    2. Auxiliary Bishop William Shomali says Holy Family Parish in Gaza reopens school
    3. Ökumenikus Teremtésvédelmi Munkacsoport publishes 2026 Creation Week guide
  5. Oceania The Catholic Leader · The Catholic Weekly · Diocese of Sydney
    1. Brisbane Catholics celebrate cultural diversity as national migration debate amps up
    2. International priests are vital but fall to the end of the visa queue under new rules, Brisbane archdiocese warns
    3. Parents, please stop tormenting your kids for clicks!

Wednesday, September 2

1 story · none yet corroborated
  1. 01
    Cuando la brújula de la vida apunta hacia un nuevo ministerio: adiós, Hna. Helga
    discussCatholic LifeNew1m ago
    Global Sisters Report

    SourcesGlobal Sisters Report

Tuesday, September 1

56 stories · 6 corroborated
  1. 01
    Federal judge delays mifepristone lawsuit
    discussLife & Family8h ago

    A federal judge has delayed a lawsuit over the abortion pill mifepristone.

    5 sourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic SunCatholic News Agency+2

    A federal judge has delayed a lawsuit over the abortion pill mifepristone. The U.S. bishops oppose permitting distribution of mifepristone by mail. The lawsuit was paused until after the midterm elections.

    SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic SunCatholic News AgencyOSV NewsNational Catholic Register

  2. 02
    Bishop Michael Olson names Texas parish after St. Matthew Ayariga
    discussDioceses10h ago

    Bishop Michael Olson of the Diocese of Fort Worth has announced the opening of a new parish in Arlington, Texas, named after St. Matthew Ayariga, a Ghanaian martyr.

    3 sourcesCatholic News AgencyACI AfricaCatholic World Report

    Bishop Michael Olson of the Diocese of Fort Worth has announced the opening of a new parish in Arlington, Texas, named after St. Matthew Ayariga, a Ghanaian martyr. The parish will serve the Ghanaian community in north Texas. Ayariga was one of 21 Christian migrant workers kidnapped and beheaded by ISIS in Libya in 2015.

    SourcesCatholic News AgencyACI AfricaCatholic World Report

  3. 03
    Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass for Creation Day
    discussVatican8h ago

    Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass for the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation.

    6 sources7 reportsVatican NewsACI PrensaACI Digital+2

    Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass for the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation. He encouraged people to pause from their daily lives and listen to the voice of creation. The Mass was held in the Madonnina Garden of the Borgo Laudato Si' within the pontifical gardens of Castel Gandolfo.

    SourcesVatican NewsACI PrensaACI DigitalACI AfricaCatholic News Agency

  4. 04
    Life in Mercy seeks new maternity home
    discussLife & Family11h ago

    Life in Mercy has helped 75 women and their babies.

    2 sourcesCatholic News AgencyCatholic World Report

    Life in Mercy has helped 75 women and their babies. The organization seeks to open a new maternity home.

    SourcesCatholic News AgencyCatholic World Report

  5. 05
    Auxiliary Bishop William Shomali says Holy Family Parish in Gaza reopens school
    discussEducation10h ago

    The school at Holy Family Parish in Gaza reopens for the first time since the start of Israel's military campaign.

    9 sourcesCatholic ReviewDiocese of ValenceThe Catholic Telegraph+3

    The school at Holy Family Parish in Gaza reopens for the first time since the start of Israel's military campaign. Auxiliary Bishop William Shomali says the reopening is a reminder that 'hope is stronger than fear.' Approximately 1,000 students are expected to attend.

    SourcesCatholic ReviewDiocese of ValenceThe Catholic TelegraphAngelus NewsThe Catholic SunOSV News

  6. 06
    Cardinal Ouellet wins $100,000 defamation lawsuit
    discussBishops7h ago
    7 sourcesCruxZENIT News AgencyAleteia+3

    SourcesCruxZENIT News AgencyAleteiaCatholic News AgencyACI PrensaThe Pillar

  7. 07
    Why Beauty is Bringing Young Catholics Home
    discussCatholic LifeNew8m ago
    Catholic Exchange

    SourcesCatholic Exchange

  8. 08
    Feel Good Religion Won’t Save You—The Cross Will
    discussCatholic LifeNew13m ago
    Catholic Exchange

    SourcesCatholic Exchange

  9. 09
    “A Pathway Toward Healing and Hope”: Praying with the Beloved Apostle
    discussDiocesesNew18m ago
    Catholic Exchange

    SourcesCatholic Exchange

  10. 10
    Brisbane Catholics celebrate cultural diversity as national migration debate amps up
    discussDiocesesNew48m ago
    The Catholic Leader

    SourcesThe Catholic Leader

  11. 11
    Vietnam Bishop urges humility
    discussBishopsNew1h ago
    Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences

    Vietnam Bishop urges humility and openness as Asian Synod teams gather in Thailand. The Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences is hosting the gathering.

    SourcesFederation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences

  12. 12
    Cardinal David Urges Synod Teams
    discussBishopsNew1h ago
    Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences

    Cardinal David urges Asian Synod teams to see greater things through three movements of conversion. He encourages them to take a trivial example. The Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences reports.

    SourcesFederation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences

  13. 13
    Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences holds meeting
    discussBishopsNew1h ago
    Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences

    The Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences is holding a meeting in Bangkok. The meeting is for Asian National Synodal Teams.

    SourcesFederation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences

  14. 14
    Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences reflects on Spirit’s work
    discussBishopsNew1h ago
    Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences

    The Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences reflects on where the Spirit is already at work in local churches. Asian Synodal Teams participate.

    SourcesFederation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences

  15. 15
    Cardinal David calls Asian Synod teams to conversion
    discussBishopsNew1h ago
    Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences

    Cardinal David calls Asian Synod teams to conversion of seeing. He asks them to see others as Jesus sees them.

    SourcesFederation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences

  16. 16
    Cardinal David calls Asian Synod teams to lead
    discussBishopsNew1h ago
    Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences

    Cardinal David calls Asian Synod teams to lead by walking with the people. He made the call at the Asian Synod. The call was made to lead by walking with the people.

    SourcesFederation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences

  17. 17
    Ks. Nikos Skuras comments on today's liturgy
    discussLiturgyNew1h ago
    OpokaPerspective

    He reminds that Christ knows our life and wants to put His hands on us. He asks if we will allow Jesus to do this gesture.

    SourcesOpoka

  18. 18
    Who Assigns Patron Saints?
    discussCultureNew1h ago
    Franciscan Media

    SourcesFranciscan Media

  19. 19
    T.S. Eliot’s complete simplicity
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    The Catholic Thing

    SourcesThe Catholic Thing

  20. 20
    The Mass: Our intimate encounter with the transcendent Lord
    discussLiturgyNew2h ago
    The Catholic Thing

    SourcesThe Catholic Thing

  21. 21
    The English Martyrs and Tyburn’s Hidden Waters
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    The Catholic Thing

    SourcesThe Catholic Thing

  22. 22
    International priests are vital but fall to the end of the visa queue under new rules, Brisbane archdiocese warns
    discussDiocesesNew3h ago
    The Catholic Leader

    SourcesThe Catholic Leader

  23. 23
    Pray with the Pope: Christ is Thirsty, Let’s Share a Drink
    discussVaticanNew3h ago
    The Southern Cross

    SourcesThe Southern Cross

  24. 24
    ‘Season of Creation’ – everything and everyone is connected!
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    The Southern Cross

    SourcesThe Southern Cross

  25. 25
    Parents, please stop tormenting your kids for clicks!
    discussCatholic LifeNew5h ago
    The Catholic Weekly

    SourcesThe Catholic Weekly

  26. 26
    Lesotho to Mark 60 Years of Archbishop Mabathoana’s Legacy
    discussBishopsNew4h ago
    The Southern Cross

    SourcesThe Southern Cross

  27. 27
    Chris Farley’s Catholic Faith: The Real Matt Foley, Mass, and Unknown Works of Mercy
    discussLiturgyNew5h ago
    National Catholic Register

    SourcesNational Catholic Register

  28. 28
    Sydney Centre for Evangelisation hosts RCIA gathering
    discussEducationNew5h ago
    2 reportsThe Catholic WeeklyDiocese of Sydney

    SourcesThe Catholic WeeklyDiocese of Sydney

  29. 29
    What will Pope Leo tell France’s surging Catholic converts?
    discussVaticanNew5h ago
    Catholic Outlook

    SourcesCatholic Outlook

  30. 30
    AI bots write homilies
    discussLiturgy6h ago
    The Catholic Weekly

    AI tools help priests prepare sermons and homilies. Faith formation is accelerated at the click of a button.

    SourcesThe Catholic Weekly

  31. 31
    Bishop calls reforestation ‘a big lie’
    discussBishops7h ago
    CBCP News

    A Catholic bishop has called reforestation a big lie. 57,000 trees face cutting in Palawan.

    SourcesCBCP News

  32. 32
    E Pluribus Unum, Yesterday and Today
    discussCatholic Life6h ago
    Public Discourse

    SourcesPublic Discourse

  33. 33
    Be there to serve
    discussCatholic Life8h ago
    Focolare Movement

    SourcesFocolare Movement

  34. 34
    Pope: Christians should seek communion and foster peace together
    discussVatican7h ago
    Catholic Outlook

    SourcesCatholic Outlook

  35. 35
    #12874 How Do We Worship the Same God as Muslims? Mary and IVF - Karlo Broussard
    discussDioceses6h ago
    Catholic Answers Live

    SourcesCatholic Answers Live

  36. 36
    ‘Better than socks’: the Father’s Day gift that could last a lifetime
    discussBishops8h ago
    2 reportsThe Catholic WeeklyDiocese of Sydney

    SourcesThe Catholic WeeklyDiocese of Sydney

  37. 37
    Leo XIV: A New Diplomacy?
    discussVatican8h ago
    National Catholic Register

    SourcesNational Catholic Register

  38. 38
    ‘Agents of Communion’ gather for annual assembly on Consecrated Life
    discussCatholic Life8h ago
    Catholic Outlook

    SourcesCatholic Outlook

  39. 39
    After years of Mass and prayer, Second World War veteran embraces Catholic faith at 98
    discussLiturgy8h ago
    The Catholic Leader

    SourcesThe Catholic Leader

  40. 40
    After years of Mass and prayer, Second World War veteran embraces Catholic faith at 98
    discussLiturgy8h ago
    The Catholic Leader

    SourcesThe Catholic Leader

  41. 41
    Philippa Martyr writes on Mass attendance
    discussCatholic Life6h ago
    The Catholic WeeklyPerspective

    Philippa Martyr writes on why people stop coming to Mass. She considers the role of the community in their decision. The Catholic Weekly publishes her column.

    SourcesThe Catholic Weekly

  42. 42
    #12873 How Do We Know Right From Wrong? Free Will and Salvation - Karlo Broussard
    discussDioceses7h ago
    Catholic Answers Live

    SourcesCatholic Answers Live

  43. 43
    Catholics urged to recognise the ways they have failed to care for nature
    discussVatican9h ago
    CathNews Australia

    SourcesCathNews Australia

  44. 44
    States demand more federal funding for aged care beds
    discussChurch & State9h ago
    CathNews Australia

    SourcesCathNews Australia

  45. 45
    Pope: Let’s put daily life on “silent mode” for awhile
    discussVatican9h ago
    Aleteia

    SourcesAleteia

  46. 46
    ‘American Idol’ Finalist to Headline 12th Annual AbbeyFest
    discussLiturgy10h ago
    CatholicPhilly

    SourcesCatholicPhilly

  47. 47
    Notre Dame awards honorary doctorate to ‘Father of Reconciliation’
    discussEducation9h ago
    CathNews Australia

    SourcesCathNews Australia

  48. 48
    Large-event safety training offers school leaders additional tools
    discussEducation9h ago
    The Monitor

    SourcesThe Monitor

  49. 49
    Dominican Sisters celebrate a century of ministry in Melbourne
    discussReligious Orders9h ago
    CathNews Australia

    SourcesCathNews Australia

  50. 50
    Heritage tourism designed to celebrate work of architect-priest
    discussCatholic Life10h ago
    CathNews Australia

    SourcesCathNews Australia

  51. 51
    Archbishop urges diplomatic efforts after Moscow visit
    discussBishops10h ago
    CathNews Australia

    SourcesCathNews Australia

  52. 52
    The Kentucky farmer who taught me how to live
    discussVatican10h ago
    Aleteia

    SourcesAleteia

  53. 53
    Joey Crawford inducted into Hall of Fame
    discussCatholic Life11h ago
    CatholicPhilly

    Joey Crawford, a Catholic native of Havertown, was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. He refereed NBA games for nearly 40 years. Crawford began officiating CYO contests.

    SourcesCatholicPhilly

  54. 54
    Nigerian bishops decry ‘trail of terror’ after latest attacks
    discussLiturgy10h ago
    CathNews Australia

    SourcesCathNews Australia

  55. 55
    ‘Ordinary People’ turns 50: a story of family and loss beloved by many—including Pope Leo
    discussVatican9h ago
    America

    SourcesAmerica

  56. 56
    Pope celebrates World Day of Creation
    discussVatican11h ago

    Pope presides over celebration of World Day of Creation at Giardino della Madonnina del Borgo Laudato si’.

    Vatican News

    Pope presides over celebration of World Day of Creation at Giardino della Madonnina del Borgo Laudato si’. Cardinal Baggio emphasizes the need to recognize errors and mitigate damages caused by climate crisis.

    SourcesVatican News

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