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The Embassy of Kazakhstan to the Holy See marked the International Day against Nuclear Tests.
The Embassy of Kazakhstan to the Holy See marked the International Day against Nuclear Tests. Kazakhstan closed the Semipalatinsk nuclear test site 35 years ago. The site was the location of 456 nuclear tests between 1949 and 1989.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
Pope Leo XIV participated in a Marian procession on Lake Albano.
Pope Leo XIV participated in a Marian procession on Lake Albano. He prayed to the Virgin Mary and entrusted wounded children to her care. The procession began at the Church of Mary Most Holy of the Lake.
Pope Leo XIV presided over Mass at the Church of Maria Santissima del Lago in Castel Gandolfo and then joined a procession with a statue of the Madonna del Lago.
Pope Leo XIV presided over Mass at the Church of Maria Santissima del Lago in Castel Gandolfo and then joined a procession with a statue of the Madonna del Lago. The procession took place on the Lago di Albano.
The XVI Assemblea of the Rete europea cristiana per l’ambiente is underway in Brussels.
The XVI Assemblea of the Rete europea cristiana per l’ambiente is underway in Brussels.
SourcesL'Osservatore Romano
Pope Leo XIV will visit Metz, a border city in France, on September 28.
Pope Leo XIV will visit Metz, a border city in France, on September 28. The Pope will spend the entire day in the city, attending an interreligious meeting and an event dedicated to the roots of Europe. Archbishop Philippe Ballot of Metz speaks to Vatican News about the Pope's visit.
Pope Leo XIV participated in the Madonna del Lago boat procession on Lake Albano.
Pope Leo XIV participated in the Madonna del Lago boat procession on Lake Albano. He entrusted the Church, peace, and creation to Mary. This is the first time a Pope has joined the tradition.
SourcesVatican News
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.
SourcesVatican NewsCanção Nova
Pope Leo XIV preached in Castel Gandolfo, emphasizing the beauty of simple gestures of devotion.
Pope Leo XIV preached in Castel Gandolfo, emphasizing the beauty of simple gestures of devotion. He reflected on the importance of forgiveness in a world that often dismisses it as naive. The Pope's homily was part of a Mass at the church of Maria Santissima del Lago.
Pope Leoni XIV prayed for children hurt by war at Castel Gandolfo.
Pope Leoni XIV prayed for children hurt by war at Castel Gandolfo. He arrived by boat and recited a prayer. The Pope participated in the Feast of Our Lady of the Lake.
SourcesVatican NewsNiedzielaDeon
Pope Leo XIV sailed Lake Albano in a boat with a statue of the Madonna del Lago.
Pope Leo XIV sailed Lake Albano in a boat with a statue of the Madonna del Lago. He presided over a Mass and gave a homily. Leo XIV said that hatred and violence bring only destruction and death.
SourcesAgenzia SIRACI Stampa
The Department of Justice says the government can’t restrict funding based on religious status.
The Department of Justice says the government can’t restrict funding based on religious status. Such restrictions are made without any compelling government interest.
140 young people from Vico Equense's pastoral unit walked the Protomartyrs' Way.
140 young people from Vico Equense's pastoral unit walked the Protomartyrs' Way. The pilgrimage concluded with a celebration at Sant'Antonio church. Four priests guided the group.
SourcesDiocese of Sorrento–Castellammare di StabiaDiocese of Terni–Narni–Amelia
Pope Leo XIV grants Eastern Synods the faculty to remove their respective Patriarchs.
Pope Leo XIV grants Eastern Synods the faculty to remove their respective Patriarchs. The decision must be approved by the Roman Pontiff. The new rule aims to restore wounded communion.
A Senate GOP report finds a lack of guardrails for abortion pill prescribing.
A Senate GOP report finds a lack of guardrails for abortion pill prescribing. The report highlights the dangers of this lack of regulation. The Senate GOP released the report.
Pope Leo XIV has issued the apostolic letter Mutua concordia, changing the rules for the removal of Eastern patriarchs.
Pope Leo XIV has issued the apostolic letter Mutua concordia, changing the rules for the removal of Eastern patriarchs. The new rules allow the synod of bishops to remove a patriarch in case of a serious breach of communion. The decision requires a two-thirds majority and the subsequent assent of the Pope.
Pope Leo XIV has modified two canons of the Codex Canonum Ecclesiarum Orientalium, allowing the Synod of Bishops to remove a patriarch with the Pope's assent.
Pope Leo XIV has modified two canons of the Codex Canonum Ecclesiarum Orientalium, allowing the Synod of Bishops to remove a patriarch with the Pope's assent. The changes aim to strengthen the communion between the patriarch and the Synod. The Pope's motu proprio, Mutua Concordia, emphasizes the importance of mutual concord between the patriarch and the bishops.
Estrada was previously auxiliary bishop of the same archdiocese.
Estrada was previously auxiliary bishop of the same archdiocese. He was born in 1973 and ordained a priest in 2005.
Pope Leo XIV issues Motu Proprio Mutua Concordia, amending Canons 106 and 126 of the Codex Canonum Ecclesiarum Orientalium.
Pope Leo XIV issues Motu Proprio Mutua Concordia, amending Canons 106 and 126 of the Codex Canonum Ecclesiarum Orientalium. The amendments aim to strengthen the synodal nature of the Eastern Catholic Churches. The Motu Proprio emphasizes the importance of mutual concord between the Patriarch and the bishops in the Synod of Bishops.
SourcesHoly See Press OfficeThe Holy SeeL'Osservatore Romano
Archbishop Thomas Luke Msusa launched the Eucharistic Congress in the Archdiocese of Blantyre, Malawi. The congress was attended by thousands of Catholic faithful, priests, and religious sisters. The event aimed to deepen understanding of the Eucharist and show love for Christ.
SourcesAMECEA
Bishop Alfred Mateyu Chaima has urged children to deepen their love for the Catholic Church. The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Zomba spoke during the official opening of the 2026 Children’s Congress. More than 400 children from parishes across the Diocese of Zomba have gathered for the three-day congress.
SourcesAMECEA
Archbishop Thomas Luke Msusa of the Archdiocese of Blantyre drew inspiration from the Malawi Scorchers’ historic performance at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. He reflected on the team’s success as a lesson in unity and teamwork for the continued growth of Catholic evangelization in Malawi. The Archbishop urged Catholics to emulate the spirit of unity and commitment demonstrated by early missionaries.
SourcesAMECEA
Archbishop Judde Thaddeus Ruwa’ichi urged women to remain faithful in serving the Church and to defend life. He made the appeal during the annual pilgrimage of the Tanzania Catholic Women’s Association in the Archdiocese of Dar es Salaam. The women presented offerings to support the formation of young men discerning the life of the priesthood.
SourcesAMECEA
Reményik Sándor publishes poem about the Battle of Mohács. The poem was written 100 years ago.
SourcesMagyar Kurír
Marthy Attila, a retired priest from Kézdivásárhely, celebrates 45 years of priesthood. He was ordained in 1976 in Gyulafehérvár. Marthy Attila talks about his childhood, vocation, and struggles.
SourcesMagyar Kurír
Gloucester Catholic High School and Our Lady of Mercy Academy have new athletic directors. Mark Hutchinson and Christopher Meade are the new athletic directors. They begin their new roles this school year.
SourcesCatholic Star Herald
Bábel Balázs spoke at Mohács on the 500th anniversary of the Battle of Mohács. He emphasized the importance of remembrance and responsibility. The remains of those who died in the battle were placed in an urn in the Fogadalmi temple.
SourcesMagyar Kurír
KTO films and retransmits Vêpres from Notre-Dame de Paris. The Vêpres are part of the Office divin. The office of Vêpres includes an introduction, a hymn, two Psalms, a Canticle of the New Testament, a brief reading, the Magnificat, prayers of intercession and a brief oration.
SourcesKTO
Powódź w Nepalu pochłonęła 675 ofiar śmiertelnych. Katastrofa dotknęła dystrykty Rasuwa i Nuwakot.
SourcesGość Niedzielny
The Knights of Columbus Saint Catherine of Siena Council 6890 awarded the Frank Radio Memorial Scholarship to Genevieve Hee. Hee graduated from Saint Michael the Archangel Regional School. The scholarship is worth $1,000.
SourcesCatholic Star Herald
Cardinal Dolan speaks about the martyrdom of St. John the Baptist. He was beheaded by King Herod for speaking the truth.
SourcesCatholic New York
Flüchtlingsbischof Stefan Heße reports on the situation of migrants in Mexico. He describes a "beklemmende Lage" and makes demands on governments.
SourcesDOMRADIO.DE
The Diocese of Grosseto held a funeral for Don Michele Lamberti, a priest who died after months of illness. The Mass was presided over by Bishop Bernardino Giordano. The funeral took place in Nomadelfia, Grosseto.
SourcesToscana Oggi
Fr. Enrique Salvo explains the significance of St. John the Baptist. He emphasizes the need to turn consciously to God.
SourcesCatholic New York
A volunteer group is working with Catholic Charities to support veterans. The group was started by Johnnie Walker, a U.S. Army veteran and devout Catholic. Walker was inspired to start the group after learning of a veteran who was about to become homeless.
SourcesCatholic Star Herald
Beppe Pedron, Caritas Italiana's Regional Coordinator for Asia, describes the situation in Nepal after floods as complicated. Some areas are only accessible by helicopter due to mud and destroyed bridges.
SourcesToscana Oggi
Bp Artur Ważny spoke to catechists in the Sosnowiec Diocese about their concerns and feelings of rejection due to changes in religious education in schools. He said the current crisis could be an opportunity for the Church to become more evangelical and less institutional.
SourcesNiedziela
Fondazione Ente dello Spettacolo participates in the 83rd Mostra Internazionale d'Arte Cinematografica in Venezia. The event will include a day dedicated to Cei media on September 11. The foundation will be active in various spaces of the Mostra.
SourcesToscana Oggi
Erzbischof Stefan Heße visited migrants in Mexico and Texas.
Erzbischof Stefan Heße visited migrants in Mexico and Texas. His solidarity trip ended on Friday.
SourcesVatican News
Mészáros Domonkos OP, a member of the Hungarian province of the Dominican Order, has published a book. The book is the second edition of his work on the spirituality of the Szeretetláng Movement. It is published by EWTN Kiadó.
SourcesMagyar Kurír
L’Osservatore Romano has published the fourth volume of Etienne Gilson’s works.
L’Osservatore Romano has published the fourth volume of Etienne Gilson’s works. The volume is a philosophical diary of a life in the light of Tommaso d’Aquino. Riccardo Saccenti comments on the publication.
SourcesL'Osservatore Romano
Franco Cardini writes on Ermanno Orlando's book "Le crociate di carta".
Franco Cardini writes on Ermanno Orlando's book "Le crociate di carta". The book is about Marin Sanudo "il Vecchio".
SourcesL'Osservatore Romano
The research highlights the vicious cycle between mineral demand and conflict.
The research highlights the vicious cycle between mineral demand and conflict. L'Osservatore Romano reports.
SourcesL'Osservatore Romano
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