Pope Leo XIV met with Latin-rite Bishops from Arab regions. He urged the Church to confront conflict and division with solidarity for the poor. He said it is possible to live and hope together.
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Vatican News · Diocese of Hallam · The Holy See · Holy See Press Office- 01 discussBishopsNew59m ago
Pope Leo XIV met with Latin-rite Bishops from Arab regions.
2 sources·Vatican NewsDiocese of Hallam
- 02 discussVaticanNew38m ago
Pope Leo XIV received the seminarists of the Pontificio Seminario Regionale Pugliese “Pio XI” and the Seminario Vescovile di Aversa.
2 sources·The Holy SeeHoly See Press Office
Pope Leo XIV received the seminarists of the Pontificio Seminario Regionale Pugliese “Pio XI” and the Seminario Vescovile di Aversa. The Pope spoke to the seminarists about the importance of their relationship with God. He emphasized that their studies and discipline are important, but only if they are founded in their relationship with God.
- 03 discussBishopsUpdated3h ago
147 newly appointed bishops from five continents are taking part in a Vatican formation course.
5 sources·6 reports·Vatican NewsAgenzia FidesDiocese of Hallam+2
147 newly appointed bishops from five continents are taking part in a Vatican formation course. The course addresses mission, pastoral ministry, safeguarding, liturgy, and Church governance. The bishops will also have an audience with Pope Leo XIV
SourcesVatican NewsAgenzia FidesDiocese of HallamDiocese of SkopjeTK KBS
- 04 discussCultureUpdated1h ago
The UN Environment Programme says it is now inevitable that global warming will exceed 1.5 °C. The goal is to manage this transition and make it as brief as possible.
2 sources·4 reports·Vatican NewsL'Osservatore Romano
The UN Environment Programme says it is now inevitable that global warming will exceed 1.5 °C. The goal is to manage this transition and make it as brief as possible. The Programme confirms that the target set by the Paris Agreement of 2015 to prevent the most catastrophic effects of climate change can no longer be met.
- 05 discussBishopsNew2h ago
Bishop Pierre-André Dumas of Anse-à-Veau-Miragoâne expresses concern for Haitian immigrants in the US.
2 sources·Vatican NewsDiocese of Hallam
Bishop Pierre-André Dumas of Anse-à-Veau-Miragoâne expresses concern for Haitian immigrants in the US. The US has terminated Temporary Protected Status for them. TPS is a measure designed to welcome and protect people from countries where wars, natural disasters, and serious humanitarian crises make it impossible to return them safely.
- 06 discussVaticanNew40m ago
Pope Leo XIV received members of the Conference of Latin Bishops of the Arab Regions (CELRA) in an audience.
2 sources·3 reports·The Holy SeeHoly See Press Office
Pope Leo XIV received members of the Conference of Latin Bishops of the Arab Regions (CELRA) in an audience. He addressed them, expressing his joy at meeting them and acknowledging the challenges faced by their communities. The Pope encouraged the bishops to be close to their people, to share their wounds, and to be a visible sign of God's presence.
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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.
- Africa Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference · The Southern Cross · ACI Africa
- America Word on Fire · Franciscan Media · Global Sisters Report
- Asia LiCAS News · CBCP News · Archdiocese of Huê
- Europe Vatican News · Diocese of Hallam · COMECE
- Oceania The Catholic Leader · The Catholic Weekly · Diocese of Sydney
Thursday, September 3
51 stories · 6 corroborated- 01 discussEducationNew2h ago
He spoke to seminarians from the Pius XI Regional Seminary in Molfetta and the Episcopal Seminary of Aversa.
2 sources·Vatican NewsDiocese of Hallam
He spoke to seminarians from the Pius XI Regional Seminary in Molfetta and the Episcopal Seminary of Aversa.
- 02 discussCultureNew33m ago
Mel Gibson is preparing a two-part film about Christ's Resurrection.
2 sources·OpokaGość Niedzielny
Mel Gibson is preparing a two-part film about Christ's Resurrection. The first part is scheduled to be released in May 2027. Gibson says the film's realization is happening "in due time".
SourcesOpokaGość Niedzielny
- 03 discussVaticanNew2h ago
He was born around 540 and led the Church from 590 to 604.
2 sources·Vatican NewsReligión Digital
He was born around 540 and led the Church from 590 to 604. Pope Benedict XVI. remembered him.
SourcesVatican NewsReligión Digital
- 04 discussLife & FamilyNew4h ago
Bishop John Keenan expresses concern over Scotland's abortion law plans.
2 sources·Diocese of DunkeldArchdiocese of Saint Andrews and Edinburgh
Bishop John Keenan expresses concern over Scotland's abortion law plans. The Scottish Government has no immediate plans to reform abortion law in 2026-27. The government will consult on the recommendations of the abortion law review advisory group.
SourcesDiocese of DunkeldArchdiocese of Saint Andrews and Edinburgh
- 05 discussBishopsNew2h ago
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa spoke at the Meeting of Friendship among Peoples in Rimini.
2 sources·ACI StampaTK KBS
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa spoke at the Meeting of Friendship among Peoples in Rimini. He emphasized the need to keep attention on the situation in the Holy Land, particularly on the suffering of the civilian population. He called for concrete gestures to restore trust among the people, rather than waiting for further developments or continuing the war.
SourcesACI StampaTK KBS
- 06 discussBishopsNew4h ago
Timor-Leste welcomes home mortal remains of three former Church leaders.
2 sources·Vatican NewsDiocese of Hallam
Timor-Leste welcomes home mortal remains of three former Church leaders. The remains join those of a fourth bishop in Dili. The nation honours pastors who accompanied it through dark chapters.
- 07 discussReligious OrdersNew5m ago
FSSPX.News
FSSPX publishes Saint Pie X March, an hymn for the Fraternity. The march was created for the episcopal consecrations of July 1, 2026.
SourcesFSSPX.News
- 08 discussEducationNew1h ago
Pope Leo XIV receives 150 seminarists from Pontificio Seminario Regionale Pugliese and Seminario Vescovile di Aversa.
Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV receives 150 seminarists from Pontificio Seminario Regionale Pugliese and Seminario Vescovile di Aversa. He emphasizes the importance of learning to be with the Master.
SourcesVatican News
- 11 discussBishopsNew1h ago
The Holy See has accepted the resignation of Archbishop Balázs Bábel and appointed Bishop Ferenc Palánki as the new Archbishop of Kalocsa-Kecskemét. Bishop Palánki was previously the Bishop…
Holy See Press Office
The Holy See has accepted the resignation of Archbishop Balázs Bábel and appointed Bishop Ferenc Palánki as the new Archbishop of Kalocsa-Kecskemét. Bishop Palánki was previously the Bishop of Debrecen-Nyíregyháza.
SourcesHoly See Press Office
- 13 discussBishopsNew2h ago
Pope accepts resignation of Archbishop Balázs Bábel, appoints Ferenc Palánki as new Archbishop of Kalocsa-Kecskemét. Palánki was previously Bishop of Debrecen-Nyíregyháza.
Holy See Press Office
Pope accepts resignation of Archbishop Balázs Bábel, appoints Ferenc Palánki as new Archbishop of Kalocsa-Kecskemét. Palánki was previously Bishop of Debrecen-Nyíregyháza.
SourcesHoly See Press Office
- 14 discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
Mgr Julien Kaboré, Apostolic Nuncio to Ghana, exhorts West African youth to remain attentive to Christ's call.
Vatican News
Mgr Julien Kaboré, Apostolic Nuncio to Ghana, exhorts West African youth to remain attentive to Christ's call. He hopes Accra 2026 inspires youth to be artisans of peace and reconciliation.
SourcesVatican News
- 16 discussBishopsNew2h ago
Arcybiskup Paryż mówi o nawróceniach dorosłych we Francji.
Vatican News
Arcybiskup Paryż mówi o nawróceniach dorosłych we Francji. Mówi, że Bóg nie rezygnuje z ludzi.
SourcesVatican News
- 18 discussBishopsNew3h ago
Heiner Wilmer, head of the Deutsche Bischofskonferenz, warns against the AfD before the state election in Sachsen-Anhalt.
Vatican News
Heiner Wilmer, head of the Deutsche Bischofskonferenz, warns against the AfD before the state election in Sachsen-Anhalt. Erzbischof Koch also comments on the issue.
SourcesVatican News
- 19 discussEducationNew3h ago
Associazione Clericale della Comunità dell'Emanuele
Editions de l'Emmanuel publishes a book on devotion to Notre-Dame des Ecoles. The book is illustrated and allows schoolchildren to entrust themselves to Jesus through Mary.
- 22 discussCultureNew3h ago
He says it needs effective brakes.
Vatican News
He says it needs effective brakes. Vatican News reports.
SourcesVatican News
- 24 discussReligious OrdersNew3h ago
Missionari Oblati di Maria Immacolata
The Missionari Oblati di Maria Immacolata are establishing retirement homes for veteran Oblates. The purpose of these homes is being considered.
- 26 discussLife & FamilyNew3h ago
The UNICEF reports that more than half of children worldwide suffer some form of violence.
Vatican News
The UNICEF reports that more than half of children worldwide suffer some form of violence. The organization was created in 1946 to help children affected by World War II.
SourcesVatican News
- 27 discussCultureNew4h ago
Agenzia SIR
The Fondazione Ente dello Spettacolo participates in the 83rd Venice Film Festival with over 50 events. The organization was established in 1947 to promote film culture in Italy. Mons. Milani comments on the dialogue between the Church and the world.
SourcesAgenzia SIR
- 28 discussCultureNew4h ago
Agenzia SIR
The film is about the birth of the tabloid "The Sun". It is in competition for the Golden Lion.
SourcesAgenzia SIR
- 29 discussCultureNew3h ago
Niedziela
Muzeum "Pamięć i Tożsamość" kieruje zawiadomienie do prokuratury w sprawie kontroli urzędu celno-skarbowego. Chce, aby śledczy zbadali, czy organ podatkowy nie próbuje celowo zaszkodzić placówce. Cała sprawa już teraz odbija się na finansach Muzeum, a rząd nigdy nie krył się z tym, że dąży do jego likwidacji.
SourcesNiedziela
- 44 discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
The Irish Catholic
The Irish Catholic clarifies the Catholic Church's stance on Freemasonry. The Church still views Freemasonry as incompatible with Catholicism.
SourcesThe Irish Catholic
- 47 discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
The Irish Catholic
The Irish Catholic publishes reflections and poems on heartbreak. The reflections express gratitude for Christian spirituality.
SourcesThe Irish Catholic
Wednesday, September 2
5 stories · none yet corroborated- 03 discussReligious Orders6h ago
L'Œuvre d'Orient celebrates 175 years of care, dignity and peace in Jerusalem.
Vatican News
L'Œuvre d'Orient celebrates 175 years of care, dignity and peace in Jerusalem.
SourcesVatican News
- 04 discussVaticanNew5h ago
The Irish Catholic
Pope Leo XIV has been included in Vanity Fair's Best Dressed list. The list was released on August 5. The pope was named in the "the originals" category.
SourcesThe Irish Catholic
- 05 discussChurch & StateNew5h ago
The Irish Catholic
Mothers searching for missing children in Mexico have formed a social movement. The Church is now supporting them. A major march is scheduled for August 30 in Hermosillo.
SourcesThe Irish Catholic
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