Pope Leo XIV addressed Poles during a general audience, saying religious lessons and catechesis broaden horizons and deepen knowledge of God and the world. He noted the start of the new school year and emphasized the importance of cooperation between parents, school, and Church in educating young people.
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Opoka · Vatican News · Niedziela · Gość Niedzielny- 01 discussEducationNew1m ago
Pope Leo XIV addressed Poles during a general audience, saying religious lessons and catechesis broaden horizons and deepen knowledge of God and the world.
4 sources·OpokaVatican NewsNiedziela+1
- 02 discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
Fr. Vincenzo Bordo presents book on ministry to street children in Korea.
Agenzia Fides
Fr. Vincenzo Bordo presents book on ministry to street children in Korea. He founded Azit movement to reach young people on streets. Book linked to World Youth Day 2027 in Seoul.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
- 03 discussCatholic LifeUpdated1m ago
Pope Leo XIV's September prayer intention is for the care of water.
14 sources·17 reports·Vatican NewsL'Osservatore RomanoDiocese of Fortaleza+1
Pope Leo XIV's September prayer intention is for the care of water. He invites all to pray for the care of water as Christians celebrate the Season of Creation. The Pope asks to recognize water as a gift from God and a universal right.
SourcesVatican NewsL'Osservatore RomanoDiocese of FortalezaThe Catholic Weekly
- 04 discussBishops14h ago
Pope accepts resignation of Quesnel Alponse as Bishop of Fort-Liberté.
2 sources·Holy 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.
- 05 discussVaticanNew47m ago
Pope Leo XIV inaugurated a catechesis cycle on the pastoral constitution Gaudium et spes.
2 sources·3 reports·Vatican NewsToscana Oggi
Pope Leo XIV inaugurated a catechesis cycle on the pastoral constitution Gaudium et spes. He called on the ecclesial community to take on the distortions of contemporary times, including the illusion that war is an effective way to build peace. The Pope emphasized the need to listen with the heart and get involved.
SourcesVatican NewsToscana Oggi
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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.
Wednesday, September 2
36 stories · 4 corroborated- 01 discussVaticanNew1h ago
Pope Leo XIV says the Church cannot remain passive or indifferent to what happens in the world.
2 sources·Vatican NewsReligión Digital
Pope Leo XIV says the Church cannot remain passive or indifferent to what happens in the world. He invites believers to commit to listening with the heart and to accompany and help people in difficulty. The Pope is deepening the Pastoral Constitution Gaudium et Spes in his cycle of catecheses on the documents of Vatican II.
SourcesVatican NewsReligión Digital
- 02 discussVaticanNew1m ago
Leo XIV began a catechesis cycle on Gaudium et spes, calling the Church to listen to people and recognize signs of the times in the light of the Gospel.
3 sources·4 reports·Vatican NewsFamiglia CristianaNiedziela
Leo XIV began a catechesis cycle on Gaudium et spes, calling the Church to listen to people and recognize signs of the times in the light of the Gospel. He emphasized the need for the Church to be close to women and men of our time, to listen to their deepest questions and serve humanity. The Pope also stressed that Christians cannot remain passive in the face of injustice, discrimination, and violence.
- 03 discussReligious OrdersNew2h ago
Sisters in Isiolo, Kenya, learn farmer-managed natural regeneration.
2 sources·National Catholic ReporterGlobal Sisters Report
Sisters in Isiolo, Kenya, learn farmer-managed natural regeneration. They equip themselves and the community with practical skills for restoring degraded land. The training helps the wider community.
- 04 discussEducationNew37m ago
Rodzice i katecheci wskazują, że umieszczanie religii na pierwszej lub ostatniej godzinie lekcyjnej utrudnia uczniom udział w katechezie.
2 sources·Vatican NewsNiedziela
Rodzice i katecheci wskazują, że umieszczanie religii na pierwszej lub ostatniej godzinie lekcyjnej utrudnia uczniom udział w katechezie. Według danych Instytutu Statystyki Kościoła Katolickiego w roku szkolnym 2024/2025 na lekcje religii uczęszczało w Polsce prawie 76 proc. uczniów.
SourcesVatican NewsNiedziela
- 05 discussCatholic LifeNew43m ago
Congregazione del Sacro Cuore di Gesù di Bétharram
Shobhana Shakha community in Bengaluru celebrated Onam and Santa Mariam Baouardy feast on August 31, 2026. The celebration was postponed from August 26 due to exams. The community came together to mark the traditional harvest festival of Kerala and the feast of Santa Mariam Baouardy.
- 07 discussCultureNew1h ago
Agenzia SIR
The Biennale di Venezia has opened its 83rd film festival. The festival features 21 films in competition and 36 out of competition. The festival will run from September 2-12.
SourcesAgenzia SIR
- 12 discussVaticanNew1h ago
Pope Francis praises a book on death-row ministry by Dale Recinella.
Vatican News
Pope Francis praises a book on death-row ministry by Dale Recinella. The book is now available in English.
SourcesVatican News
- 13 discussVaticanNew1h ago
Pope Leo XIV reflects on the Church's mission to serve humanity.
Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV reflects on the Church's mission to serve humanity. He spoke at the Wednesday General Audience. The Church must engage with reality and bear witness to Christ.
SourcesVatican News
- 14 discussBishopsNew2h ago
Agenzia SIR
Mons. Autuoro and card. Matteo Zuppi attended a meeting on Aree interne. The meeting aimed to strengthen the dialogue between bishops and focus on proposals to improve the life of the territories. The meeting was held in Benevento.
SourcesAgenzia SIR
- 15 discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
Agenzia SIR
Bohdan, 21, carries a Ukrainian flag in Odessa. The city's Piazza dell'Europa has a Ukrainian flag and small flags remembering fallen soldiers.
SourcesAgenzia SIR
- 16 discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
Agenzia SIR
Thousands of deaths are not reported. The international community should be aware of the situation.
SourcesAgenzia SIR
- 22 discussReligious OrdersNew2h ago
Global Sisters Report
Hna. Helga Leija leaves Global Sisters Report to dedicate herself to a new ministry of hospitality. She will be working with the Benedictine sisters of Kansas, USA. The ministry will welcome both natives and foreigners.
SourcesGlobal Sisters Report
- 23 discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
LiCAS News
LiCAS News reports an ecology program is expanding. The program offers free teaching resources. A survey found low awareness of Laudato Si'.
SourcesLiCAS News
- 24 discussReligious OrdersNew2h ago
Jesuits Global
Jesuits Global hosts the first MAS Region JAYA Gathering 2026. The event inspires young adults through Ignatian leadership.
SourcesJesuits Global
- 26 discussVaticanNew2h ago
LiCAS News
The Pope has honored the head of SIGNIS Asia for decades of service to Catholic communications. The recognition highlights the role of communicators in building bridges across diverse communities. SIGNIS Asia head says the recognition underscores communicators’ bridge-building role across religiously and culturally diverse communities throughout the region.
SourcesLiCAS News
- 31 discussLife & FamilyNew3h ago
Angelus News
A Catholic doctor discusses hormone replacement therapy for women in menopause. Every case should be assessed individually. The doctor considers many factors.
SourcesAngelus News
- 35 discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
National Catholic Reporter·Perspective
Bishop John Stowe and Charlene Howard write that 25 years after 9/11, peace still eludes us. They reflect on grief and military spending.
SourcesNational Catholic Reporter
- 36 discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
Katholiek Nieuwsblad·Perspective
She reflects on a local football team that had to wait 75 years for a championship. Standvastigheid is onontbeerlijk for the overwinning.
SourcesKatholiek Nieuwsblad
Tuesday, September 1
21 stories · none yet corroborated- 04 discussCatholic LifeNew4h 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
- 09 discussBishopsNew5h 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.
- 10 discussBishopsNew5h 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.
- 11 discussBishopsNew5h 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.
- 12 discussBishopsNew5h 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.
- 13 discussBishopsNew5h 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.
- 14 discussBishopsNew5h 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.
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