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Thursday, September 3, 2026 · Ordinary Time, Week 22 · Green · The Liturgy of the Hours · updated 5m

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  1. 01
    Cardinal Tagle addresses new Bishops
    discussBishopsNew22m ago

    Cardinal Luis Antonio G. Tagle addressed new Bishops of the territories overseen by the Dicastery for Evangelization.

    Agenzia Fides

    Cardinal Luis Antonio G. Tagle addressed new Bishops of the territories overseen by the Dicastery for Evangelization. The Dicastery is called to accompany, support and collaborate with the new particular Churches. Cardinal Tagle outlined the tasks, structures and activities of the Section for First Evangelization and the New Particular Churches.

    SourcesAgenzia Fides

  2. 02
    Caritas Internationalis on Nepal: ‘We must all face the climate chaos'
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    2 reportsVatican News

    SourcesVatican News

  3. 03
    Pope honors Robert Schuman
    discussVaticanNew1h ago

    Pope honors Robert Schuman. Schuman was a man of borders who became a builder of Europe.

    2 sourcesL'Osservatore RomanoVatican News

    Pope honors Robert Schuman. Schuman was a man of borders who became a builder of Europe. He experienced the border as a place of tension and encounter.

    SourcesL'Osservatore RomanoVatican News

  4. 04
    Pope Leo XIV receives CELRA members
    discussBishopsUpdated4h 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

  5. 05
    Vatican trains 147 new bishops
    discussVaticanUpdated3h ago

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

    7 sources12 reportsVatican NewsAgenzia FidesDiocese of Hallam+2

    The Vatican is holding a formation course for 147 newly appointed bishops from five continents. The course, which runs from September 2 to 10, will cover 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

  6. 06
    Cardinal Ignace Dogbo Bessi denounces money idolatry and illegal gold mining
    discussBishopsNew1h ago
    2 sourcesVatican NewsACI Africa

    SourcesVatican NewsACI Africa

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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 ACI Africa
    1. Season of Creation 2026: Catholic Bishop in South Africa Calls for Attention to Environmental Crises
    2. Catholic Bishop Calls for Active Participation in Diocesan Eucharistic Congress in Malawi
    3. Over 150 Guinean Youth Heading to West African Youth Day Told to Embrace Gathering as Missionary Experience
  2. America Angelus News · OSV News · The Catholic Sun
    1. Archbishop Wenski laments student suicide
    2. Pope Leo Stands Above the ‘Liturgy Wars’
    3. 9/11 Scholarship Recipients Help Carry Family Legacies to the Next Generation
  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 learn to remain with Jesus
    3. Pope Leo XIV urges Church to bear witness to service and hope
  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. Catholics gather for parish renewal summit

Thursday, September 3

56 stories · 4 corroborated
  1. 01
    Archbishop Wenski laments student suicide
    discussLife & FamilyNew1h ago

    Archbishop Thomas G. Wenski of Miami mourns the apparent suicide of a Haitian youth in Ohio.

    4 sourcesAngelus NewsOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun+1

    Archbishop Thomas G. Wenski of Miami mourns the apparent suicide of a Haitian youth in Ohio. The youth, Pierre Damas Bel, was facing possible deportation proceedings after the end of TPS status for Haiti. Wenski calls the death 'a death of despair'.

    SourcesAngelus NewsOSV NewsThe Catholic SunAmerica

  2. 02
    Pope Leo XIV attends exhibition of Holy Tunic at Stade de France
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago

    The Holy Tunic of Christ was exhibited at the Stade de France in the presence of Pope Leo XIV and 80,000 young people.

    2 sourcesZENIT News AgencyAleteia

    The Holy Tunic of Christ was exhibited at the Stade de France in the presence of Pope Leo XIV and 80,000 young people. The tunic has been conserved in Argenteuil for over 1,200 years.

    SourcesZENIT News AgencyAleteia

  3. 03
    Latin Mass supporters flock to British shrine
    discussLiturgyNew1h ago

    British supporters of the traditional Latin Mass have welcomed an unprecedented youth turnout at their annual pilgrimage.

    2 sourcesThe Catholic SunOSV News

    British supporters of the traditional Latin Mass have welcomed an unprecedented youth turnout at their annual pilgrimage. Record participation was also reported at a larger event in France. The event was held at a British shrine.

    SourcesThe Catholic SunOSV News

  4. 04
    International Theological Commission publishes document on ecological conversion
    discussVaticanNew2h ago

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

    5 sourcesACI StampaCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register+2

    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 emphasizes the importance of the Eucharist in ecological conversion. It also highlights the need for a responsible and fraternal response to God's creation.

    SourcesACI StampaCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterCatholic Star HeraldCatholic World Report

  5. 05
    Pope Leo Stands Above the ‘Liturgy Wars’
    discussVaticanNew46m ago
    National Catholic Register

    SourcesNational Catholic Register

  6. 06
    Order of Preachers grows Priestly Fraternities of St. Dominic
    discussReligious OrdersNew1h ago
    Order of Preachers

    Nine diocesan priests made profession in the Priestly Fraternities of St. Dominic. The Province of St. Joseph establishes its first local fraternity chapters. The Priestly Fraternities of St. Dominic grow in the Province of St. Joseph.

    SourcesOrder of Preachers

  7. 07
    9/11 Scholarship Recipients Help Carry Family Legacies to the Next Generation
    discussEducationNew1h ago
    The Tablet

    SourcesThe Tablet

  8. 08
    25 Years: Remembering Fr. Jim Willig (1951-2001)
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    The Catholic Telegraph

    SourcesThe Catholic Telegraph

  9. 09
    Season of Creation 2026: Catholic Bishop in South Africa Calls for Attention to Environmental Crises
    discussVaticanNew1h ago
    ACI Africa

    SourcesACI Africa

  10. 10
    Catholic Bishop Calls for Active Participation in Diocesan Eucharistic Congress in Malawi
    discussBishopsNew1h ago
    ACI Africa

    SourcesACI Africa

  11. 11
    Bishop’s garden grows from vision of faith, mercy
    discussBishopsNew1h ago
    Catholic Star Herald

    SourcesCatholic Star Herald

  12. 12
    Over 150 Guinean Youth Heading to West African Youth Day Told to Embrace Gathering as Missionary Experience
    discussBishopsNew1h ago
    ACI Africa

    SourcesACI Africa

  13. 13
    Thousands Expected At Blessed Laval Pilgrimage in Mauritius with Calls for a More Just, Fraternal Society
    discussBishopsNew1h ago
    ACI Africa

    SourcesACI Africa

  14. 14
    Mozambican Catholic Bishop Laid to Rest, Remembered as “man of joy”
    discussBishopsNew1h ago
    ACI Africa

    SourcesACI Africa

  15. 15
    Seminarians return to St. Charles Borromeo Seminary
    discussEducationNew1h ago
    CatholicPhilly

    Seminarians returned to St. Charles Borromeo Seminary for the start of the 2026-27 academic year. The seminary marks 195 years of priestly formation.

    SourcesCatholicPhilly

  16. 16
    S’engager pour se donner
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    Associazione Clericale della Comunità dell'Emanuele

    SourcesAssociazione Clericale della Comunità dell'Emanuele

  17. 17
    Ex-Eagles Bradberry an assistant coach at Camden Catholic
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    Catholic Star Herald

    SourcesCatholic Star Herald

  18. 18
    Dealing with compassion fatigue—the Ignatian way
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    America

    SourcesAmerica

  19. 19
    Jonathan Roumie, Bishop Robert Barron to headline first annual ‘Sheen Awards’
    discussBishopsNew1h ago
    Catholic News Agency

    SourcesCatholic News Agency

  20. 20
    Interview: Is the Church in Crisis? (III)
    discussCultureNew1h ago
    Rome Reports

    SourcesRome Reports

  21. 21
    23ª domenica T. O. – Anno A (6.9.2026) MJ
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    Missionari Comboniani del Cuore di Gesù

    SourcesMissionari Comboniani del Cuore di Gesù

  22. 22
    Dom Lindomar Rocha Mota calls for justice in Brazil
    discussChurch & StateNew47m ago
    CNBBPerspective

    Dom Lindomar Rocha Mota, Bishop of São Luís de Montes Belos, writes about the need for justice in Brazil. He argues that institutions should serve all people, not just those in power.

    SourcesCNBB

  23. 23
    Overwhelmed by Your Responsibilities?
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

    SourcesThe Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

  24. 24
    Dom Leomar Antônio Brustolin writes about faith
    discussCatholic LifeNew49m ago
    CNBBPerspective

    Dom Leomar Antônio Brustolin, Archbishop of Santa Maria (RS), writes about faith in the face of adversity. He reflects on the story of Daniel in the lions' den. The archbishop notes that Daniel's faith is not deterred by the decree prohibiting his prayer.

    SourcesCNBB

  25. 25
    Dom Jailton Oliveira Lino publishes reflection
    discussCatholic LifeNew52m ago
    CNBBPerspective

    Dom Jailton Oliveira Lino, Bishop of Itabuna, publishes a reflection on the Christian life. The reflection is based on the Gospel of Luke. It emphasizes the importance of allowing Jesus' word to transform daily choices.

    SourcesCNBB

  26. 26
    Why Did Dolly Mean So Much to Us?
    discussCultureNew1h ago
    Commonweal

    SourcesCommonweal

  27. 27
    Dom Rodolfo Luís Weber writes about the lives of prophets
    discussCatholic LifeNew57m ago
    CNBBPerspective

    Dom Rodolfo Luís Weber, Archbishop of Passo Fundo, writes about the lives of prophets. He reflects on their initial resistance to God's presence and their subsequent transformation.

    SourcesCNBB

  28. 28
    What did Pope Leo XIV say about Minority Christians Minorities in Muslim Countries?
    discussVaticanNew2h ago
    Rome Reports

    SourcesRome Reports

  29. 29
    The bad does not outweigh the good
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    America

    SourcesAmerica

  30. 30
    Bishops of Eastern Churches Granted More Autonomy After Changes to Canon Law
    discussCanon LawNew2h ago
    Rome Reports

    SourcesRome Reports

  31. 31
    Venezuela: “Nothing will stand in the way of our mission”
    discussBishopsNew3h ago
    Aid to the Church in Need

    SourcesAid to the Church in Need

  32. 32
    Pope Leo XIV: Priest training lasts rightly long
    discussVaticanNew3h ago

    Pope Leo XIV says priest training is not a luxury, but essential for their mission.

    Vatican News

    Pope Leo XIV says priest training is not a luxury, but essential for their mission. He emphasizes that no one in the Church calls themselves, and that every priest is sent to all to proclaim the Gospel.

    SourcesVatican News

  33. 33
    A Word from Cardinal Dolan: Gregory the Great
    discussBishopsNew2h ago
    Catholic New York

    SourcesCatholic New York

  34. 34
    Peggy Morrow leads family faith formation at St. Scholastica Parish
    discussEducationNew3h 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

  35. 35
    Father Marko Rupnik faces allegations
    discussBishopsNew3h 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

  36. 36
    Cardinal Rueda Aparicio: Before temples, people must be rebuilt
    discussChurch & StateNew3h ago

    Cardinal Luis José Rueda Aparicio says the priority is to rebuild hope for people and families affected by the earthquake in western Colombia.

    Vatican News

    Cardinal Luis José Rueda Aparicio says the priority is to rebuild hope for people and families affected by the earthquake in western Colombia. The Church is accompanying the populations in their pain.

    SourcesVatican News

  37. 37
    Archdiocese of Cincinnati celebrates 50 years of diaconate
    discussDiocesesNew3h 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

  38. 38
    Group coaching sessions offered for Catholic couples considering engagement
    discussLife & FamilyNew3h ago
    The Monitor

    SourcesThe Monitor

  39. 39
    Scarti o fratelli? Un’umanità alla ricerca di una nuova dimora
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    Missionari Comboniani del Cuore di Gesù

    SourcesMissionari Comboniani del Cuore di Gesù

  40. 40
    Our own cross to bear
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    The Catholic Register

    SourcesThe Catholic Register

  41. 41
    Fr. Andrew King’s Homily: September 3, 2026
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    Catholic New York

    SourcesCatholic New York

  42. 42
    Traditional Masses Celebrated or Attended by Archbishops this past Fortnight
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    Rorate Caeli

    SourcesRorate Caeli

  43. 43
    Catholic voices can reshape our nation
    discussChurch & StateNew3h ago
    The Catholic Register

    SourcesThe Catholic Register

  44. 44
    Welcome the delight of human mystery
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    The Catholic Register

    SourcesThe Catholic Register

  45. 45
    A way out of the Vatican-II liturgy wars: Priests should stick to the rubrics
    discussVaticanNew3h ago
    America

    SourcesAmerica

  46. 46
    BVM Sisters build case for sainthood
    discussReligious OrdersNew3h 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

  47. 47
    Bishop urges Church to confront failures
    discussBishopsNew3h 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

  48. 48
    Královéhradecká katedrální farnost holds pilgrimage
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h 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

  49. 49
    Bishop urges Church leaders to model unity
    discussBishopsNew3h 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

  50. 50
    23ª domenica T. O. – Anno A (6.9.2026) TF
    discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
    Missionari Comboniani del Cuore di Gesù

    SourcesMissionari Comboniani del Cuore di Gesù

  51. 51
    Rentrée : donner une place à Dieu dans son agenda !
    discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
    Associazione Clericale della Comunità dell'Emanuele

    SourcesAssociazione Clericale della Comunità dell'Emanuele

  52. 52
    Youth ministry programs adapt to mental health challenges among teens, children
    discussDiocesesNew3h ago
    The Catholic Register

    SourcesThe Catholic Register

  53. 53
    Pope Leo's address on addiction issues in the Americas
    discussVaticanNew3h ago
    The Catholic Register

    SourcesThe Catholic Register

  54. 54
    Archbishop Ronald Hicks to Celebrate Memorial Mass to Mark 9/11 Anniversary
    discussBishopsNew3h ago
    Catholic New York

    SourcesCatholic New York

  55. 55
    An urgent plea for Holy Land schools
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    The Catholic Register

    SourcesThe Catholic Register

  56. 56
    Finding Jesus is a lifelong process
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    U.S. Catholic

    SourcesU.S. Catholic

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