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  1. 01
    The pastoral dynamism of the new Bishop of Chifeng
    discussVaticanNew1h ago
    Agenzia Fides

    SourcesAgenzia Fides

  2. 02
    Pope Leo XIV releases prayer intention for September
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago

    Pope Leo XIV has released his prayer intention for September, focusing on the care of water.

    3 sourcesHoly See Press OfficeThe Holy SeeAleteia

    Pope Leo XIV has released his prayer intention for September, focusing on the care of water. The prayer intention is part of the Pope's Worldwide Prayer Network. The Pope's prayer asks for a just and sustainable management of water, a vital resource. The prayer also asks for forgiveness for turning water into a commodity and forgetting that it is a universal gift.

    SourcesHoly See Press OfficeThe Holy SeeAleteia

  3. 03
    Pope Leo XIV prays for water as a right
    discussVaticanNew2h ago

    Pope Leo XIV dedicates his prayer intention for September to the care of water.

    Vatican News

    Pope Leo XIV dedicates his prayer intention for September to the care of water. He urges the faithful to see access to clean water as a matter of human dignity and responsibility for creation. The Pope's global prayer network emphasizes that no one should have to live without water or die due to lack of water.

    SourcesVatican News

  4. 04
    Pope Leo XIV dedicates September prayer intention to water
    discussVaticanUpdated55m ago

    Pope Leo XIV has dedicated his September prayer intention to water, calling for its care and responsible use.

    5 sourcesArchdiocese of Minsk-MohilevDiocese of DunkeldVatican News+2

    Pope Leo XIV has dedicated his September prayer intention to water, calling for its care and responsible use. The intention is to pray for the fair and balanced management of water, a vital resource. The Pope emphasizes the importance of water as a sacred gift that sustains life.

    SourcesArchdiocese of Minsk-MohilevDiocese of DunkeldVatican NewsL'Osservatore RomanoTK KBS

  5. 05
    Two religious sisters ambushed in South Sudan
    discussBishopsNew2h ago
    Agenzia Fides

    SourcesAgenzia Fides

  6. 06
    Enzo Bianchi dies at 83
    discussReligious OrdersNew59m ago
    14 sourcesDiocese of AlbaAgenzia SIRDiocese of Milano+3

    SourcesDiocese of AlbaAgenzia SIRDiocese of MilanoDiocese of Piacenza–Bobbio–San ColombanoVatican NewsToscana Oggi

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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 Vatican News · The Southern Cross · Catholic News Agency
    1. Pope Leo XIV leads Angelus prayer
    2. Turin Volunteers Complete Missionary Exposure In Lesotho
    3. The Southern Cross marks Heritage Month 2026
  2. America Catholic Herald · U.S. Catholic
    1. When Connection Isn’t Enough
    2. Mission over profit is a risk some Catholic colleges will take
    3. Body of Christ: Fr. Joseph Heit
  3. Asia Diocese of Kontum · Diocese of Ðà Nang · CBCP News
    1. Nừ Tu Anệ Lê Thị Hồi dies
    2. Archbishop Valles says Christian-Muslim peace requires more than goodwill
    3. Full enforcement of 50-year mining moratorium urged amid climate, corruption concerns in Philippines
  4. Europe Archdiocese of Valencia · Magyar Kurír · RKKerk.nl
    1. Archbishop of Valencia participates in school year start
    2. Mgr. Mutsaerts writes September letter
    3. Cardinal Marc Ouellet awarded $100,000 for defamation
  5. Oceania The Catholic Weekly · Diocese of Sydney
    1. David Stevens shares faith story
    2. The Catholic Weekly wins three awards
    3. St Carlo relic tours Australia

Tuesday, September 1

55 stories · 13 corroborated
  1. 01
    Nừ Tu Anệ Lê Thị Hồi dies
    discussReligious OrdersNew45m ago

    Nừ Tu Anệ Lê Thị Hồi, a member of the Tình Dòng Phaolò Đà Năng, has died at the age of 76.

    2 sourcesDiocese of KontumDiocese of Ðà Nang

    Nừ Tu Anệ Lê Thị Hồi, a member of the Tình Dòng Phaolò Đà Năng, has died at the age of 76. She had been a nun for 53 years. The news was announced by the Giáo Phẫn Kon Tum and Giáo Phẫn Đà Năng.

    SourcesDiocese of KontumDiocese of Ðà Nang

  2. 02
    Archbishop of Valencia participates in school year start
    discussEducationNew2h ago

    The Archbishop of Valencia participated in the start of the school year at the Diocesan Claret School in Xàtiva.

    2 sourcesArchdiocese of ValenciaMagyar Kurír

    The Archbishop of Valencia participated in the start of the school year at the Diocesan Claret School in Xàtiva. The school has a new rector, Alberto Martín. The Hajdúdorog Archdiocese also started its school year with a liturgy.

    SourcesArchdiocese of ValenciaMagyar Kurír

  3. 03
    Cardinal Marc Ouellet awarded $100,000 for defamation
    discussBishopsNew1h ago

    A Canadian court has cleared Cardinal Marc Ouellet of sexual assault allegations and ordered the plaintiff to pay him $100,000 in damages for defamation.

    2 sourcesTK KBSFamille Chrétienne

    A Canadian court has cleared Cardinal Marc Ouellet of sexual assault allegations and ordered the plaintiff to pay him $100,000 in damages for defamation. The court found that Ouellet was a victim of slander. The decision was made on August 31, 2026.

    SourcesTK KBSFamille Chrétienne

  4. 04
    Cardinal Tagle appoints Father Johannes Laichner National Director of Pontifical Mission Societies
    discussVaticanNew4h ago

    Cardinal Luis Antonio G. Tagle has appointed Father Johannes Laichner as National Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies in Austria.

    2 sourcesAgenzia FidesVatican News

    Cardinal Luis Antonio G. Tagle has appointed Father Johannes Laichner as National Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies in Austria. Father Laichner, a priest of the Diocese of Innsbruck, begins his five-year term. He has experience in missionary initiatives and publishing.

    SourcesAgenzia FidesVatican News

  5. 05
    US officials say must balance interests in Nigeria
    discussReligious FreedomNew2h ago

    US officials say they must balance other interests in Nigeria.

    2 sourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register

    US officials say they must balance other interests in Nigeria. Christian persecution continues in Nigeria. Tibor Nagy, a former assistant secretary of the Bureau of African Affairs at the State Department, said Nigerians must solve the problem.

    SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register

  6. 06
    Pope Leo appoints Paul Liu Honggang bishop of Datong
    discussBishopsNew3h ago

    Paul Liu Honggang was consecrated bishop of Datong, China, on August 31.

    2 sourcesVatican NewsCatholic World News

    Paul Liu Honggang was consecrated bishop of Datong, China, on August 31. Pope Leo appointed him on August 10. The appointment was made within the framework of the Provisional Agreement between the Holy See and the People’s Republic of China.

    SourcesVatican NewsCatholic World News

  7. 07
    Ostravsko-opavská diecéze holds diecézní slavnost
    discussDiocesesNew4h ago
    2 sourcesCírkev.czDiocese of Ostrava-Opava

    SourcesCírkev.czDiocese of Ostrava-Opava

  8. 08
    Carmelite Sisters build monastery in Pennsylvania
    discussReligious OrdersNew1h ago
    3 sourcesNational Catholic RegisterCatholic News AgencyCatholic Star Herald

    SourcesNational Catholic RegisterCatholic News AgencyCatholic Star Herald

  9. 09
    Pope extends Delpini's term for one year
    discussBishopsNew2h ago
    2 sourcesDiocese of MilanoACI Stampa

    SourcesDiocese of MilanoACI Stampa

  10. 10
    Pope Leo XIV leads Angelus prayer
    discussVaticanUpdated4h ago

    Pope Leo XIV led the Angelus prayer with the faithful in Castel Gandolfo on August 30, 2026.

    2 sourcesVatican NewsThe Southern Cross

    Pope Leo XIV led the Angelus prayer with the faithful in Castel Gandolfo on August 30, 2026. He spoke about not judging God's work. The Pope emphasized the importance of prayer and humility.

    SourcesVatican NewsThe Southern Cross

  11. 11
    Pope Leo XIV leads Angelus prayer
    discussVaticanUpdated3h ago

    Pope Leo XIV led the Angelus prayer at Castel Gandolfo.

    4 sourcesAngelus NewsDiocese of TimişoaraVatican News

    Pope Leo XIV led the Angelus prayer at Castel Gandolfo. He encouraged the faithful to accept God's plans for them. The prayer was part of the Sunday celebration.

    SourcesAngelus NewsDiocese of TimişoaraVatican News

  12. 12
    Abp Tadeusz Wojda SAC calls for peace
    discussBishopsUpdated1h ago
    3 sourcesKonferencja Episkopatu PolskiGość NiedzielnyTK KBS

    SourcesKonferencja Episkopatu PolskiGość NiedzielnyTK KBS

  13. 13
    Karol Nawrocki calls for truth and responsibility on September 1
    discussCultureUpdated4h ago

    Karol Nawrocki, the president, participated in the 87th anniversary of the German aggression on Poland.

    2 sourcesNiedzielaStacja7

    Karol Nawrocki, the president, participated in the 87th anniversary of the German aggression on Poland. The event took place on Westerplatte in Gdańsk. The president emphasized the importance of truth and responsibility on this day.

    SourcesNiedzielaStacja7

  14. 14
    Messi Bids Farewell to Argentina: But What is his Connection to the Vatican?
    discussVaticanNew39m ago
    Rome Reports

    SourcesRome Reports

  15. 15
    When Connection Isn’t Enough
    discussCatholic LifeNew43m ago
    Catholic Herald

    SourcesCatholic Herald

  16. 16
    Beyond Baptism: Accompanying Families on Their Journey of Faith
    discussDiocesesNew1h ago
    Denver Catholic

    SourcesDenver Catholic

  17. 17
    Archbishop Golka celebrates Mass for Serra Clubs
    discussVaticanNew1h ago
    Denver Catholic

    Archbishop James Golka celebrated Mass for the Serra Clubs in Denver, Colorado. The Serra Clubs support vocations through prayer, friendship and encouragement. Archbishop Golka thanked them for their support.

    SourcesDenver Catholic

  18. 18
    Work is a means of honouring our human dignity
    discussLife & FamilyNew1h ago
    The B.C. Catholic

    SourcesThe B.C. Catholic

  19. 19
    "Be not afraid" to be a witness
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    The B.C. Catholic

    SourcesThe B.C. Catholic

  20. 20
    Meditate today with Leo on the gift of life
    discussVaticanNew1h ago
    Aleteia

    SourcesAleteia

  21. 21
    Sacrosanctum Concilium: Artículo 64
    discussCultureNew1h ago
    Pray Tell

    SourcesPray Tell

  22. 22
    The sweet gift Dolly Parton once sent Pope Francis
    discussVaticanNew1h ago
    Aleteia

    SourcesAleteia

  23. 23
    Polish bishops call surrogacy ‘incompatible’ with faith as Warsaw event looms
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    Catholic News Agency

    SourcesCatholic News Agency

  24. 24
    Mission over profit is a risk some Catholic colleges will take
    discussEducationNew1h ago
    U.S. Catholic

    SourcesU.S. Catholic

  25. 25
    Body of Christ: Fr. Joseph Heit
    discussDiocesesNew1h ago
    Catholic Herald

    SourcesCatholic Herald

  26. 26
    Eastern Catholics celebrate a feast of creation of the world today
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    Aleteia

    SourcesAleteia

  27. 27
    Mgr. Mutsaerts writes September letter
    discussBishopsNew2h ago
    RKKerk.nl

    Mgr. Mutsaerts writes a letter to youth. He answers the question 'what do we really long for?'.

    SourcesRKKerk.nl

  28. 28
    Isaac e Felix, novizi in Burundi
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    Dottrinari

    SourcesDottrinari

  29. 29
    Servants of Christ, Stewards of God’s Mysteries
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    Catholic Herald

    SourcesCatholic Herald

  30. 30
    Dorota Lenczewska talks about film "Mistyczka"
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    Opoka

    Dorota Lenczewska, sister-in-law of Alicja Lenczewska, talks about the film "Mistyczka". She says she knew Alicja for over 20 years and Alicja shared words she received from Jesus. Dorota saw a scene from the film and cried.

    SourcesOpoka

  31. 31
    Education : l’entente entre les parents
    discussEducationNew3h ago
    FSSPX.News

    SourcesFSSPX.News

  32. 32
    Autriche : le diocèse de Graz-Seckau interdit le rosaire de la FSSPX à Mariazell
    discussCultureNew3h ago
    FSSPX.News

    SourcesFSSPX.News

  33. 33
    Archbishop Valles says Christian-Muslim peace requires more than goodwill
    discussBishopsNew3h ago
    CBCP News

    Archbishop Romulo Valles says Christian-Muslim peace requires more than goodwill. He is the president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP).

    SourcesCBCP News

  34. 34
    “I See Your Goodness And Value Your Service”
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    Oblate di Nazareth

    SourcesOblate di Nazareth

  35. 35
    Bishop Kevin Doran delivers homily at Lourdes Grotto
    discussBishopsNew3h ago
    Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference

    Bishop Kevin Doran delivered a homily at the Grotto in Lourdes during the annual pilgrimage of the Dioceses of Achonry and Elphin. The homily reflected on the encounter of Mary and Elizabeth. The pilgrimage took place in Lourdes.

    SourcesIrish Catholic Bishops' Conference

  36. 36
    Your brother’s watchman, and how to forgive
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    The Pillar

    SourcesThe Pillar

  37. 37
    Drive for assisted suicide comes from a need to control, British archbishop tells Crux Now
    discussBishopsNew3h ago
    Crux

    SourcesCrux

  38. 38
    Caritas Italiana reports Nepal Rasuwa flood crisis
    discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
    Caritas Italiana

    Caritas Italiana reports a flood crisis in Rasuwa, Nepal. The flood occurred on August 26. It caused widespread destruction.

    SourcesCaritas Italiana

  39. 39
    Starting Seven: September 1, 2026
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    The Pillar

    SourcesThe Pillar

  40. 40
    Father Budi Purnomo comments on protests in Indonesia
    discussChurch & StateNew4h ago

    Father Budi Purnomo, Secretary of the Indonesian Bishops’ Conference, comments on the recent protests in Indonesia.

    Agenzia Fides

    Father Budi Purnomo, Secretary of the Indonesian Bishops’ Conference, comments on the recent protests in Indonesia. The protests are a call for justice and the common good, and are largely legitimate. The protesters are demanding transparency, democracy, and justice, and are targeting the lawmakers rather than the Government or President.

    SourcesAgenzia Fides

  41. 41
    Who is the Theologian of the Pontifical Household? A history of more than 800 years (I)
    discussVaticanNew4h ago
    Rome Reports

    SourcesRome Reports

  42. 42
    Pope accepts resignation of Maximino Martínez Miranda as auxiliary bishop of Toluca
    discussBishopsNew5h ago

    The Holy See Press Office announced that Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Maximino Martínez Miranda as auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Toluca, Mexico.

    Holy See Press Office

    The Holy See Press Office announced that Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Maximino Martínez Miranda as auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Toluca, Mexico. Martínez Miranda is the titular bishop of Lugura.

    SourcesHoly See Press Office

  43. 43
    Padre André Luiz leads 85 young men
    discussVaticanNew5h ago

    Padre André Luiz led 85 young men in the Archdiocese of São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro.

    Vatican News

    Padre André Luiz led 85 young men in the Archdiocese of São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro. The event marked the end of the vocational month. The young men want to listen to and respond to God's call.

    SourcesVatican News

  44. 44
    On Sacred Art, part 2: What Governs the Style of the Traditions
    discussCultureNew4h ago
    New Liturgical Movement

    SourcesNew Liturgical Movement

  45. 45
    Jan Paweł II says learn from heroic defenders of our borders
    discussCatholic LifeNew5h ago

    Jan Paweł II said to learn from heroic defenders of our borders.

    Vatican News

    Jan Paweł II said to learn from heroic defenders of our borders. He spoke about the anniversary of the start of World War II and the drama of abortion.

    SourcesVatican News

  46. 46
    UNICEF calls for $17.2 million to support 22,100 children affected by floods in Nepal
    discussLife & FamilyNew22m ago
    3 reportsVatican News

    SourcesVatican News

  47. 47
    Blessed Is He: The Life and Legacy of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen
    discussBishopsNew4h ago
    Word on Fire

    SourcesWord on Fire

  48. 48
    Pollo says dominant culture offers no tools to bear pain
    discussLife & FamilyNew5h ago
    Agenzia SIR

    Firefighters found Luca Ambasciano, 42, and Valentina Pambianco, 41, dead in a villa in Pietralata. Pollo, an anthropologist, comments on the dominant culture's inability to cope with pain.

    SourcesAgenzia SIR

  49. 49
    It Would Seem That There's No God: The Third Objection to God’s Existence
    discussCatholic LifeNew5h ago
    Church Life Journal

    SourcesChurch Life Journal

  50. 50
    Don Moreno Cattelan says children in Kyiv are born with war in their eyes
    discussEducation6h ago
    Agenzia SIR

    Don Moreno Cattelan, a missionary in Ukraine for over 20 years, describes the state of mind of children and parents as they prepare for the new school year in Kyiv, under the threat of bombs. The school year started on September 1.

    SourcesAgenzia SIR

  51. 51
    Archbishop Fabre Encourages All To Be ‘Builders of Communion’ and Ensure That Innovation and Development Benefit All
    discussVatican6h ago
    USCCB News

    SourcesUSCCB News

  52. 52
    Ecumenical Patriarch warns against 'geocide' (Fosfanariou.gr )
    discussCulture6h ago
    Catholic World News

    SourcesCatholic World News

  53. 53
    Arcidiecézní charita Praha holds 34th benefit concert
    discussCatholic Life6h ago
    Církev.cz

    Arcidiecézní charita Praha is holding its 34th benefit concert. The concert will feature Mozart's Requiem in memory of Cardinal Dominik Duka. It will take place on October 31, 2026, at the Smetanova síň in Obecní dům.

    SourcesCírkev.cz

  54. 54
    Caritas Italiana reports 111 dead, 188,161 displaced after Indonesia earthquake
    discussReligious Freedom6h ago
    Caritas Italiana

    Caritas Italiana reports on the aftermath of the earthquake in Indonesia. The earthquake has caused 111 deaths, 1,631 injuries, and 188,161 displaced people. Caritas Italiana is responding to the emergency.

    SourcesCaritas Italiana

  55. 55
    Church a sanctuary for Ukraine families split apart by war
    discussChurch & State6h ago
    The Catholic Register

    SourcesThe Catholic Register

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