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  1. 01
    Pope Leo XIV tells Arab bishops to be pastors of closeness and peace
    discussBishopsNew2h ago

    Pope Leo XIV received the bishops of the Conference of Latin Bishops in the Arab Regions in audience at the Vatican.

    2 sourcesVatican NewsAleteia

    Pope Leo XIV received the bishops of the Conference of Latin Bishops in the Arab Regions in audience at the Vatican. He encouraged them to stay close to their people and be witnesses to the Gospel. The Pope highlighted the complex reality they face in the region.

    SourcesVatican NewsAleteia

  2. 02
    Pope Leo XIV receives CELRA members
    discussBishopsNew1h ago

    Pope Leo XIV received members of the Conference of the Latin Bishops in the Arab Regions (CELRA) in an audience.

    4 sources7 reportsThe 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

  3. 03
    Timor-Leste welcomes home mortal remains of 3 bishops
    discussBishopsUpdated2h ago

    The mortal remains of three former Church leaders return to Dili.

    3 sourcesVatican NewsDiocese of HallamL'Osservatore Romano

    The mortal remains of three former Church leaders return to Dili. Timor-Leste honours pastors who accompanied the nation through some of its darkest chapters. The remains join those of a fourth bishop.

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of HallamL'Osservatore Romano

  4. 04
    Vatican trains 147 new bishops
    discussBishopsUpdated2h ago

    The Vatican is hosting a formation course for 147 newly appointed bishops from five continents.

    7 sources11 reportsVatican NewsAgenzia FidesDiocese of Hallam+2

    The Vatican is hosting a formation course for 147 newly appointed bishops from five continents. The course, organized by the Dicastery for Evangelization and the Dicastery for Bishops, covers topics such as 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 SkopjeConferencia Episcopal Española

  5. 05
    Pope Leo XIV urges Church to bear witness to service and hope
    discussBishopsNew3h ago

    Pope Leo XIV met with Latin-rite Bishops from Arab regions.

    2 sourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

    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.

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

  6. 06
    Pope Leo XIV receives 2 seminaries
    discussVaticanNew31m ago

    Pope Leo XIV received in audience the seminarians of the Pontifical Regional Seminary of Apulia in Molfetta and the Episcopal Seminary of Aversa.

    2 sources3 reportsThe Holy SeeHoly See Press Office

    Pope Leo XIV received in audience the seminarians of the Pontifical Regional Seminary of Apulia in Molfetta and the Episcopal Seminary of Aversa. The Pope emphasized the importance of their relationship with God in their formative journey. The seminaries are celebrating the centenary and tercentenary of their premises.

    SourcesThe Holy SeeHoly See Press Office

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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 Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference · The Southern Cross · ACI Africa
    1. Bishops Newsletter September (1)
    2. Blessed Gérard’s Care Centre and Church Celebrate 30th Anniversary
    3. “Remain voices of conscience”: Catholic Church to Religious Leaders ahead of Kenya’s 2027 General Elections
  2. America The Monitor · Catholic Review · The Catholic Telegraph
    1. Group coaching sessions offered for Catholic couples considering engagement
    2. Father Marko Rupnik faces allegations
    3. Archdiocese of Cincinnati celebrates 50 years of diaconate
  3. Asia CBCP News · LiCAS News
    1. Bishop urges Church to confront failures
    2. Bishop urges Church leaders to model unity
    3. Catholic students in Vietnam urged to use AI without surrendering independent thought
  4. Europe Církev.cz · Vatican News · Diocese of Hallam
    1. Královéhradecká katedrální farnost holds pilgrimage
    2. Pope Leo XIV tells 150 Italian seminarians to remain with Jesus
    3. Pope names Palánki Ferenc Archbishop of Kalocsa-Kecskemét
  5. Oceania The Catholic Leader · Diocese of Sydney · The Catholic Weekly
    1. Annual ecumenical day unites Christian clergy in stamping out domestic violence
    2. Archbishop Fisher delivers homily
    3. Simcha Fisher writes about parenting

Thursday, September 3

56 stories · 12 corroborated
  1. 01
    International Theological Commission publishes document on ecological conversion
    discussVaticanNew15m ago

    The International Theological Commission has published a document on ecological conversion, which sets out a Christian vision of humanity's relationship with creation.

    4 sourcesACI StampaCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register+1

    The International Theological Commission has published a document on ecological conversion, which sets out a Christian vision of humanity's relationship with creation. The document, titled "Prendersi cura della nostra Casa comune", was made public on September 2. It proposes guidelines and principles for the care of creation and ecological conversion.

    SourcesACI StampaCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterCatholic Star Herald

  2. 02
    Pope Leo XIV tells 150 Italian seminarians to remain with Jesus
    discussVaticanNew43m ago

    Pope Leo XIV met with 150 Italian seminarians from the Pius XI Regional Seminary in Molfetta and the Episcopal Seminary of Aversa.

    4 sourcesVatican NewsDiocese of HallamACI Prensa+1

    Pope Leo XIV met with 150 Italian seminarians from the Pius XI Regional Seminary in Molfetta and the Episcopal Seminary of Aversa. He told them to learn to remain with Jesus. The Pope emphasized the importance of spiritual life and fraternity.

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of HallamACI PrensaAgência Ecclesia

  3. 03
    Pope names Palánki Ferenc Archbishop of Kalocsa-Kecskemét
    discussBishopsNew29m ago

    Pope Leo XIV has appointed Palánki Ferenc as the new Archbishop of Kalocsa-Kecskemét, succeeding Bábel Balázs.

    5 sourcesVatican NewsArchdiocese of Alba IuliaMagyar Kurír+2

    Pope Leo XIV has appointed Palánki Ferenc as the new Archbishop of Kalocsa-Kecskemét, succeeding Bábel Balázs. Palánki Ferenc was previously the Bishop of Debrecen-Nyíregyház. The appointment was made after Bábel Balázs resigned as Archbishop of Kalocsa-Kecskemét.

    SourcesVatican NewsArchdiocese of Alba IuliaMagyar KurírTK KBSDOMRADIO.DE

  4. 04
    Pope Leo XIV receives 150 seminarians
    discussEducationNew2h ago

    Pope Leo XIV received 150 seminarians from the Pope's regional seminary Pius XI in Molfetta and the Episcopal seminary in Aversa.

    3 sources8 reportsVatican NewsDiocese of Fortaleza

    Pope Leo XIV received 150 seminarians from the Pope's regional seminary Pius XI in Molfetta and the Episcopal seminary in Aversa. He emphasized that the time of the seminary is still necessary, today no less than yesterday, as a space to learn to be, discern and be formed. The Pope also stressed that the seminary is not a postponement of the mission, but its condition.

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Fortaleza

  5. 05
    Bishop Pierre-André Dumas expresses concern over end of US Temporary Protected Status
    discussBishopsNew5h ago

    Bishop Pierre-André Dumas of Anse-à-Veau-Miragoâne expresses concern for Haitian immigrants in the US.

    2 sourcesVatican 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.

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

  6. 06
    Madonnari create 40 artworks in Assisi
    discussCultureNew1h ago

    Over 50 madonnari from around the world created 40 individual artworks and one large collective piece in Assisi.

    2 sourcesACI StampaTK KBS

    Over 50 madonnari from around the world created 40 individual artworks and one large collective piece in Assisi. The artworks were created under the guidance of internationally renowned artist Kurt Wenner. The event was organized by the Comune di Assisi, in collaboration with the Sacro Convento di Assisi and Antichissima Fiera Delle Grazie di Curtatone.

    SourcesACI StampaTK KBS

  7. 07
    Abp Paryża mówi o fali nawróceń we Francji
    discussBishopsNew36m ago

    Abp Laurent Ulrich mówi o Kościele we Francji, który doświadcza sekularyzacji, ale także ożywienia.

    2 sourcesOpokaDeon

    Abp Laurent Ulrich mówi o Kościele we Francji, który doświadcza sekularyzacji, ale także ożywienia. Coraz więcej dorosłych przyjmuje chrzest.

    SourcesOpokaDeon

  8. 08
    Hong Kong court upholds Cardinal Joseph Zen's conviction
    discussBishopsNew2h ago

    A Hong Kong court upheld the conviction of Cardinal Joseph Zen Ze-kiun for failing to register a charity.

    2 sourcesCatholic World NewsCrux

    A Hong Kong court upheld the conviction of Cardinal Joseph Zen Ze-kiun for failing to register a charity. The charity paid bills incurred by protestors. Cardinal Zen was fined $512.

    SourcesCatholic World NewsCrux

  9. 09
    Mons. Manuel Lobo, first Opus Dei priest in Czechoslovakia, dies
    discussReligious OrdersNew2h ago

    Mons. Manuel Lobo, the first Opus Dei priest in Czechoslovakia, has died at the age of 66.

    2 sourcesCírkev.czTK KBS

    Mons. Manuel Lobo, the first Opus Dei priest in Czechoslovakia, has died at the age of 66. He arrived in Prague in 1991 and began pastoral work in the country. A farewell ceremony will be held on September 12 in Prague.

    SourcesCírkev.czTK KBS

  10. 10
    Vatican News recalls Pope St. Gregory the Great
    discussVaticanNew2h ago
    3 sourcesVatican NewsArchdiocese of Naxos, Andros, Tinos, MykonosReligión Digital

    SourcesVatican NewsArchdiocese of Naxos, Andros, Tinos, MykonosReligión Digital

  11. 11
    Mel Gibson makes film about Christ's Resurrection
    discussCultureNew3h ago

    Mel Gibson is preparing a two-part film about Christ's Resurrection.

    2 sourcesOpokaGość 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

  12. 12
    Patriarch of Venice expresses bitterness over assisted suicide law
    discussLife & FamilyUpdated2h ago

    The Patriarch of Venice, Francesco Moraglia, expressed bitterness over the approval of a law on assisted suicide in the Veneto region.

    3 sourcesVatican NewsACI StampaTK KBS

    The Patriarch of Venice, Francesco Moraglia, expressed bitterness over the approval of a law on assisted suicide in the Veneto region. The law was approved by the Regional Council of Veneto with 32 votes in favor, 14 against, and 5 abstentions. The Patriarch stated that this law affirms a cultural model and a healthcare model that can lead to an uncontrollable drift.

    SourcesVatican NewsACI StampaTK KBS

  13. 13
    Venezuela: “Nothing will stand in the way of our mission”
    discussBishopsNew41m ago
    Aid to the Church in Need

    SourcesAid to the Church in Need

  14. 14
    Group coaching sessions offered for Catholic couples considering engagement
    discussLife & FamilyNew42m ago
    The Monitor

    SourcesThe Monitor

  15. 15
    Peggy Morrow leads family faith formation at St. Scholastica Parish
    discussEducationNew56m ago
    Denver Catholic

    Peggy Morrow and Father Robert Wedow introduce family faith formation at St. Scholastica Parish in Erie. The Holy Spirit guided them. Parents and families are at the center of their children's formation.

    SourcesDenver Catholic

  16. 16
    Father Marko Rupnik faces allegations
    discussBishopsNew56m ago
    Catholic Review

    Father Marko Rupnik faces allegations of sexual, psychological and spiritual abuse. The allegations were met with cover-ups and delays. Rupnik is a Slovenian priest.

    SourcesCatholic Review

  17. 17
    Archdiocese of Cincinnati celebrates 50 years of diaconate
    discussDiocesesNew1h ago
    The Catholic Telegraph

    The Archdiocese of Cincinnati is celebrating 50 years of the diaconate. The diaconate was established in the archdiocese 50 years ago. The Catholic Telegraph reports on the celebration.

    SourcesThe Catholic Telegraph

  18. 18
    A way out of the Vatican-II liturgy wars: Priests should stick to the rubrics
    discussVaticanNew39m ago
    America

    SourcesAmerica

  19. 19
    Our own cross to bear
    discussCatholic LifeNew53m ago
    The Catholic Register

    SourcesThe Catholic Register

  20. 20
    Scarti o fratelli? Un’umanità alla ricerca di una nuova dimora
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    Missionari Comboniani del Cuore di Gesù

    SourcesMissionari Comboniani del Cuore di Gesù

  21. 21
    Fr. Andrew King’s Homily: September 3, 2026
    discussCatholic LifeNew56m ago
    Catholic New York

    SourcesCatholic New York

  22. 22
    Catholic voices can reshape our nation
    discussChurch & StateNew59m ago
    The Catholic Register

    SourcesThe Catholic Register

  23. 23
    Welcome the delight of human mystery
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    The Catholic Register

    SourcesThe Catholic Register

  24. 24
    BVM Sisters build case for sainthood
    discussReligious OrdersNew1h ago
    Suore della Carità della Beata Vergine Maria

    BVM Associate Anne Klejment and Commission members work on the cause. The case is sent to Rome.

    SourcesSuore della Carità della Beata Vergine Maria

  25. 25
    Bishop urges Church to confront failures
    discussBishopsNew1h ago
    CBCP News

    A Catholic bishop urged religious leaders to confront the Church’s failures in protecting minors and vulnerable people. Safeguarding systems alone cannot create truly safe communities. The bishop spoke Thursday.

    SourcesCBCP News

  26. 26
    Královéhradecká katedrální farnost holds pilgrimage
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    Církev.cz

    Královéhradecká katedrální farnost organizes a pilgrimage to seven churches in Hradec Králové. The 17km route will take place on September 5.

    SourcesCírkev.cz

  27. 27
    Youth ministry programs adapt to mental health challenges among teens, children
    discussDiocesesNew1h ago
    The Catholic Register

    SourcesThe Catholic Register

  28. 28
    Bishop urges Church leaders to model unity
    discussBishopsNew1h ago
    CBCP News

    A Catholic bishop urges Church leaders to model unity. The bishop made the call on Thursday. The call was made to bishops and religious superiors.

    SourcesCBCP News

  29. 29
    Finding Jesus is a lifelong process
    discussCatholic LifeNew56m ago
    U.S. Catholic

    SourcesU.S. Catholic

  30. 30
    Pope Leo's address on addiction issues in the Americas
    discussVaticanNew1h ago
    The Catholic Register

    SourcesThe Catholic Register

  31. 31
    Rentrée : donner une place à Dieu dans son agenda !
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    Associazione Clericale della Comunità dell'Emanuele

    SourcesAssociazione Clericale della Comunità dell'Emanuele

  32. 32
    Archbishop Ronald Hicks to Celebrate Memorial Mass to Mark 9/11 Anniversary
    discussBishopsNew1h ago
    Catholic New York

    SourcesCatholic New York

  33. 33
    An urgent plea for Holy Land schools
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    The Catholic Register

    SourcesThe Catholic Register

  34. 34
    Lawyer for China’s Zion Church seeks resettlement help while transiting through Taiwan
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    Crux

    SourcesCrux

  35. 35
    A dream, strong faith and a health struggle inspire teen’s winning essay on priesthood
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    The Texas Catholic

    SourcesThe Texas Catholic

  36. 36
    Wendell Berry on how to find peace
    discussChurch & StateNew2h ago
    Aleteia

    SourcesAleteia

  37. 37
    Pope’s love for baseball shows why sports matter
    discussVaticanNew2h ago
    Aleteia

    SourcesAleteia

  38. 38
    FSSPX publishes Saint Pie X March
    discussReligious OrdersNew2h 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

  39. 39
    FSSPX Actualités publishes series on episcopal appointments
    discussBishopsNew2h ago
    FSSPX.News

    FSSPX Actualités starts a series on episcopal appointments. The series will present the career, doctrinal and pastoral positions, and significant acts of bishops chosen by Pope Francis.

    SourcesFSSPX.News

  40. 40
    Data: Catholic converts on the rise on college campuses
    discussEducationNew2h ago
    Aleteia

    SourcesAleteia

  41. 41
    These French saints and mystics are Pope Leo XIV’s “influencers”
    discussVaticanNew2h ago
    Aleteia

    SourcesAleteia

  42. 42
    September 11, 2001: Bringing God to His People
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    The Texas Catholic

    SourcesThe Texas Catholic

  43. 43
    Conversion: From thunder goddess to devout Catholic
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    Aleteia

    SourcesAleteia

  44. 44
    UNICEF aids 19,000 in Nepal
    discussLife & FamilyNew3h ago

    UNICEF has provided aid to around 19,000 people in Nepal after floods.

    Vatican News

    UNICEF has provided aid to around 19,000 people in Nepal after floods. At least 22,000 children are in need of safe drinking water, sanitation, and healthcare. The damaged water supply systems increase the risk of disease transmission.

    SourcesVatican News

  45. 45
    Starting Seven: September 3, 2026
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    The Pillar

    SourcesThe Pillar

  46. 46
    Church of England to create 2,000 affordable homes
    discussLife & FamilyNew3h ago

    The Church of England is working to create 2,000 affordable homes.

    Vatican News

    The Church of England is working to create 2,000 affordable homes. The Church Housing Association is collaborating with 85 parishes.

    SourcesVatican News

  47. 47
    Pope Leo XIV receives 150 seminarists
    discussEducationNew4h 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

  48. 48
    How St. Gregory the Great was raised by saints
    discussLife & FamilyNew3h ago
    Aleteia

    SourcesAleteia

  49. 49
    COMECE invites to symposium on churches and heritage
    discussBishopsNew4h ago
    COMECE

    The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union invites to an international symposium on churches and religious heritage. The symposium will take place on 22-23 September 2026 in Brussels. Participation is open to the public.

    SourcesCOMECE

  50. 50
    The Fake Lúcia Hypothesis: Unveiling the Truth
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    OnePeterFive

    SourcesOnePeterFive

  51. 51
    Pope accepts resignation of Archbishop Balázs Bábel, appoints Ferenc Palánki as new Archbishop of Kalocsa-Kecskemét
    discussBishopsNew4h 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

  52. 52
    Pope accepts resignation of Archbishop Balázs Bábel, appoints Ferenc Palánki as new Archbishop of Kalocsa-Kecskemét
    discussBishopsNew4h 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

  53. 53
    The Feast of Pope St Pius X
    discussVaticanNew3h ago
    New Liturgical Movement

    SourcesNew Liturgical Movement

  54. 54
    Higher Education Manufactured the Perfect DEI Martyr
    discussEducationNew3h ago
    Word on Fire

    SourcesWord on Fire

  55. 55
    Mgr Kaboré exhorts West African youth to unity
    discussCatholic LifeNew5h 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

  56. 56
    Arcybiskup Paryż: nawrócenia to znak, Bóg nie rezygnuje
    discussBishopsNew5h 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

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