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Wednesday, September 2, 2026 · Ordinary Time, Week 22 · Green · The Liturgy of the Hours · updated 1m

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From the Holy See

Vatican News · Niedziela · Holy See Press Office · ACI Prensa
  1. 01
    Rodzice i katecheci wskazują, że utrudnia to uczniom udział w katechezie
    discussEducationNew1m ago

    Rodzice i katecheci wskazują, że umieszczanie religii na pierwszej lub ostatniej godzinie lekcyjnej utrudnia uczniom udział w katechezie.

    2 sourcesVatican NewsNiedziela

    Rodzice i katecheci wskazują, że umieszczanie religii na pierwszej lub ostatniej godzinie lekcyjnej utrudnia uczniom udział w katechezie. Według danych Instytutu Statystyki Kościoła Katolickiego w roku szkolnym 2024/2025 na lekcje religii uczęszczało w Polsce prawie 76 proc. uczniów.

    SourcesVatican NewsNiedziela

  2. 02
    Pope names Jean-Pierre Sander Louis-Jean Bishop of Fort-Liberté
    discussBishops11h ago

    Pope accepts resignation of Quesnel Alponse as Bishop of Fort-Liberté.

    2 sourcesHoly See Press OfficeACI Prensa

    Pope accepts resignation of Quesnel Alponse as Bishop of Fort-Liberté. Pope names Jean-Pierre Sander Louis-Jean as new Bishop of Fort-Liberté. Louis-Jean was Auxiliary Bishop of Port-au-Prince.

    SourcesHoly See Press OfficeACI Prensa

  3. 03
    Pope Leo XIV prays for water care
    discussCatholic LifeUpdated2h ago

    Pope Leo XIV invites everyone to pray for the care of water during September.

    12 sources15 reportsVatican NewsL'Osservatore RomanoDiocese of Fortaleza+1

    Pope Leo XIV invites everyone to pray for the care of water during September. He asks to recognize water as a gift from God and a universal right. The Pope also encourages a culture of sobriety, justice, and responsibility.

    SourcesVatican NewsL'Osservatore RomanoDiocese of FortalezaThe Catholic Weekly

  4. 04
    The pastoral dynamism of the new Bishop of Chifeng
    discussVatican17h ago
    Agenzia Fides

    SourcesAgenzia Fides

  5. 05
    Maddalena Boschetti stays in Haiti
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago

    Maddalena Boschetti, a lay missionary, has been living and working in Haiti since 2002.

    Vatican News

    Maddalena Boschetti, a lay missionary, has been living and working in Haiti since 2002. She stays in the country despite the violence. Her presence is a testament to the need to help those who need it most.

    SourcesVatican News

  6. 06
    Pope Leo XIV releases prayer intention for September
    discussCatholic Life17h 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

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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 The Southern Cross · Catholic News Agency · ACI Africa
    1. Pray with the Pope: Christ is Thirsty, Let’s Share a Drink
    2. ‘Season of Creation’ – everything and everyone is connected!
    3. Lesotho to Mark 60 Years of Archbishop Mabathoana’s Legacy
  2. America Global Sisters Report · Angelus News · Franciscan Media
    1. Hna. Helga Leija leaves Global Sisters Report for new ministry
    2. Catholic doctor assesses hormone replacement therapy
    3. Who Assigns Patron Saints?
  3. Asia LiCAS News · Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences
    1. Stigmatines mark 75 years in Thailand with ‘Star Cross’ blessing
    2. Vietnam Bishop urges humility
    3. Cardinal David Urges Synod Teams
  4. Europe Církev.cz · Katholiek Nieuwsblad · Opoka
    1. P. Radek Jurnečka starts school year at Litoměřice diocese schools
    2. Nathalie De Clerck writes about hope and trust
    3. Ks. Nikos Skuras comments on today's liturgy
  5. Oceania The Southern Cross · The Catholic Leader · The Catholic Weekly
    1. Blessing the neighbours next door
    2. Brisbane Catholics celebrate cultural diversity as national migration debate amps up
    3. International priests are vital but fall to the end of the visa queue under new rules, Brisbane archdiocese warns

Wednesday, September 2

5 stories · 1 corroborated
  1. 01
    Pope Leo XIV encourages ecological conversion
    discussLife & FamilyUpdated31m ago

    Pope Leo XIV encourages Christians to embrace ecological conversion, transform destruction into life, and renew their commitment to caring for creation and the poor.

    9 sources14 reportsVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

    Pope Leo XIV encourages Christians to embrace ecological conversion, transform destruction into life, and renew their commitment to caring for creation and the poor. He made the call during a Mass for the World Day of Care for Creation. The Pope stressed that it is not yet too late to repair humanity's relationship with the environment.

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

  2. 02
    Hna. Helga Leija leaves Global Sisters Report for new ministry
    discussReligious OrdersNew1m ago
    Global Sisters Report

    Hna. Helga Leija leaves Global Sisters Report to dedicate herself to a new ministry of hospitality. She will be working with the Benedictine sisters of Kansas, USA. The ministry will welcome both natives and foreigners.

    SourcesGlobal Sisters Report

  3. 03
    Beati Martiri della Rivoluzione Francese
    discussCatholic LifeNew38m ago
    Congregazione della Missione

    SourcesCongregazione della Missione

  4. 04
    Catholic doctor assesses hormone replacement therapy
    discussLife & FamilyNew39m ago
    Angelus News

    A Catholic doctor discusses hormone replacement therapy for women in menopause. Every case should be assessed individually. The doctor considers many factors.

    SourcesAngelus News

  5. 05
    Nathalie De Clerck writes about hope and trust
    discussCatholic LifeNew16m ago
    Katholiek NieuwsbladPerspective

    She reflects on a local football team that had to wait 75 years for a championship. Standvastigheid is onontbeerlijk for the overwinning.

    SourcesKatholiek Nieuwsblad

Tuesday, September 1

52 stories · 6 corroborated
  1. 01
    Federal judge delays mifepristone lawsuit
    discussLife & Family9h ago

    A federal judge has delayed a lawsuit over the abortion pill mifepristone.

    5 sourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic SunCatholic News Agency+2

    A federal judge has delayed a lawsuit over the abortion pill mifepristone. The U.S. bishops oppose permitting distribution of mifepristone by mail. The lawsuit was paused until after the midterm elections.

    SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic SunCatholic News AgencyOSV NewsNational Catholic Register

  2. 02
    Bishop Michael Olson names Texas parish after St. Matthew Ayariga
    discussDioceses11h ago

    Bishop Michael Olson of the Diocese of Fort Worth has announced the opening of a new parish in Arlington, Texas, named after St. Matthew Ayariga, a Ghanaian martyr.

    3 sourcesCatholic News AgencyACI AfricaCatholic World Report

    Bishop Michael Olson of the Diocese of Fort Worth has announced the opening of a new parish in Arlington, Texas, named after St. Matthew Ayariga, a Ghanaian martyr. The parish will serve the Ghanaian community in north Texas. Ayariga was one of 21 Christian migrant workers kidnapped and beheaded by ISIS in Libya in 2015.

    SourcesCatholic News AgencyACI AfricaCatholic World Report

  3. 03
    Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass for Creation Day
    discussVatican9h ago

    Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass for the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation.

    6 sources7 reportsVatican NewsACI PrensaACI Digital+2

    Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass for the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation. He encouraged people to pause from their daily lives and listen to the voice of creation. The Mass was held in the Madonnina Garden of the Borgo Laudato Si' within the pontifical gardens of Castel Gandolfo.

    SourcesVatican NewsACI PrensaACI DigitalACI AfricaCatholic News Agency

  4. 04
    Ostravsko-opavská diecéze holds prayer for homeland on Lysou horu and Praděd
    discussDiocesesUpdated1h ago

    Ostravsko-opavská diecéze organized a prayer for homeland on Lysou horu and Praděd. Around 300 people participated.

    2 sourcesDiocese of Ostrava-OpavaCírkev.cz

    Ostravsko-opavská diecéze organized a prayer for homeland on Lysou horu and Praděd. Around 300 people participated. The event concluded the diocese's 30th anniversary celebrations.

    SourcesDiocese of Ostrava-OpavaCírkev.cz

  5. 05
    Life in Mercy seeks new maternity home
    discussLife & Family12h ago

    Life in Mercy has helped 75 women and their babies.

    2 sourcesCatholic News AgencyCatholic World Report

    Life in Mercy has helped 75 women and their babies. The organization seeks to open a new maternity home.

    SourcesCatholic News AgencyCatholic World Report

  6. 06
    Auxiliary Bishop William Shomali says Holy Family Parish in Gaza reopens school
    discussEducation11h ago

    The school at Holy Family Parish in Gaza reopens for the first time since the start of Israel's military campaign.

    9 sourcesCatholic ReviewDiocese of ValenceThe Catholic Telegraph+3

    The school at Holy Family Parish in Gaza reopens for the first time since the start of Israel's military campaign. Auxiliary Bishop William Shomali says the reopening is a reminder that 'hope is stronger than fear.' Approximately 1,000 students are expected to attend.

    SourcesCatholic ReviewDiocese of ValenceThe Catholic TelegraphAngelus NewsThe Catholic SunOSV News

  7. 07
    Blessing the neighbours next door
    discussBishopsNew41m ago
    The Southern Cross

    SourcesThe Southern Cross

  8. 08
    Stigmatines mark 75 years in Thailand with ‘Star Cross’ blessing
    discussDiocesesNew45m ago
    LiCAS News

    SourcesLiCAS News

  9. 09
    P. Radek Jurnečka starts school year at Litoměřice diocese schools
    discussEducationNew1h ago
    Církev.cz

    The schools are run by Biskupství litoměřické. P. Radek Jurnečka is a delegát ad omnia.

    SourcesCírkev.cz

  10. 10
    Why Beauty is Bringing Young Catholics Home
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    Catholic Exchange

    SourcesCatholic Exchange

  11. 11
    Feel Good Religion Won’t Save You—The Cross Will
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    Catholic Exchange

    SourcesCatholic Exchange

  12. 12
    “A Pathway Toward Healing and Hope”: Praying with the Beloved Apostle
    discussDiocesesNew1h ago
    Catholic Exchange

    SourcesCatholic Exchange

  13. 13
    Brisbane Catholics celebrate cultural diversity as national migration debate amps up
    discussDiocesesNew1h ago
    The Catholic Leader

    SourcesThe Catholic Leader

  14. 14
    Vietnam Bishop urges humility
    discussBishopsNew2h ago
    Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences

    Vietnam Bishop urges humility and openness as Asian Synod teams gather in Thailand. The Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences is hosting the gathering.

    SourcesFederation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences

  15. 15
    Cardinal David Urges Synod Teams
    discussBishopsNew2h ago
    Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences

    Cardinal David urges Asian Synod teams to see greater things through three movements of conversion. He encourages them to take a trivial example. The Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences reports.

    SourcesFederation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences

  16. 16
    Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences holds meeting
    discussBishopsNew2h ago
    Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences

    The Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences is holding a meeting in Bangkok. The meeting is for Asian National Synodal Teams.

    SourcesFederation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences

  17. 17
    Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences reflects on Spirit’s work
    discussBishopsNew2h ago
    Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences

    The Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences reflects on where the Spirit is already at work in local churches. Asian Synodal Teams participate.

    SourcesFederation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences

  18. 18
    Cardinal David calls Asian Synod teams to conversion
    discussBishopsNew2h ago
    Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences

    Cardinal David calls Asian Synod teams to conversion of seeing. He asks them to see others as Jesus sees them.

    SourcesFederation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences

  19. 19
    Cardinal David calls Asian Synod teams to lead
    discussBishopsNew2h ago
    Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences

    Cardinal David calls Asian Synod teams to lead by walking with the people. He made the call at the Asian Synod. The call was made to lead by walking with the people.

    SourcesFederation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences

  20. 20
    Who Assigns Patron Saints?
    discussCultureNew2h ago
    Franciscan Media

    SourcesFranciscan Media

  21. 21
    Ks. Nikos Skuras comments on today's liturgy
    discussLiturgyNew2h ago
    OpokaPerspective

    He reminds that Christ knows our life and wants to put His hands on us. He asks if we will allow Jesus to do this gesture.

    SourcesOpoka

  22. 22
    T.S. Eliot’s complete simplicity
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    The Catholic Thing

    SourcesThe Catholic Thing

  23. 23
    The Mass: Our intimate encounter with the transcendent Lord
    discussLiturgyNew3h ago
    The Catholic Thing

    SourcesThe Catholic Thing

  24. 24
    International priests are vital but fall to the end of the visa queue under new rules, Brisbane archdiocese warns
    discussDiocesesNew4h ago
    The Catholic Leader

    SourcesThe Catholic Leader

  25. 25
    The English Martyrs and Tyburn’s Hidden Waters
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    The Catholic Thing

    SourcesThe Catholic Thing

  26. 26
    Pray with the Pope: Christ is Thirsty, Let’s Share a Drink
    discussVaticanNew4h ago
    The Southern Cross

    SourcesThe Southern Cross

  27. 27
    ‘Season of Creation’ – everything and everyone is connected!
    discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
    The Southern Cross

    SourcesThe Southern Cross

  28. 28
    Parents, please stop tormenting your kids for clicks!
    discussCatholic Life6h ago
    The Catholic Weekly

    SourcesThe Catholic Weekly

  29. 29
    Lesotho to Mark 60 Years of Archbishop Mabathoana’s Legacy
    discussBishopsNew5h ago
    The Southern Cross

    SourcesThe Southern Cross

  30. 30
    Chris Farley’s Catholic Faith: The Real Matt Foley, Mass, and Unknown Works of Mercy
    discussLiturgy6h ago
    National Catholic Register

    SourcesNational Catholic Register

  31. 31
    Sydney Catholics hold online RCIA gathering
    discussCatholic Life6h ago
    2 reportsThe Catholic WeeklyDiocese of Sydney

    Sydney Catholics hold online gathering for RCIA. The event was attended by Varun, Tania, and Christine Solomon.

    SourcesThe Catholic WeeklyDiocese of Sydney

  32. 32
    AI bots write homilies
    discussLiturgy7h ago
    The Catholic Weekly

    AI tools help priests prepare sermons and homilies. Faith formation is accelerated at the click of a button.

    SourcesThe Catholic Weekly

  33. 33
    What will Pope Leo tell France’s surging Catholic converts?
    discussVatican6h ago
    Catholic Outlook

    SourcesCatholic Outlook

  34. 34
    Bishop calls reforestation ‘a big lie’
    discussBishops8h ago
    CBCP News

    A Catholic bishop has called reforestation a big lie. 57,000 trees face cutting in Palawan.

    SourcesCBCP News

  35. 35
    E Pluribus Unum, Yesterday and Today
    discussCatholic Life7h ago
    Public Discourse

    SourcesPublic Discourse

  36. 36
    Be there to serve
    discussCatholic Life9h ago
    Focolare Movement

    SourcesFocolare Movement

  37. 37
    Pope: Christians should seek communion and foster peace together
    discussVatican8h ago
    Catholic Outlook

    SourcesCatholic Outlook

  38. 38
    #12874 How Do We Worship the Same God as Muslims? Mary and IVF - Karlo Broussard
    discussDioceses7h ago
    Catholic Answers Live

    SourcesCatholic Answers Live

  39. 39
    ‘Better than socks’: the Father’s Day gift that could last a lifetime
    discussBishops9h ago
    2 reportsThe Catholic WeeklyDiocese of Sydney

    SourcesThe Catholic WeeklyDiocese of Sydney

  40. 40
    Leo XIV: A New Diplomacy?
    discussVatican9h ago
    National Catholic Register

    SourcesNational Catholic Register

  41. 41
    ‘Agents of Communion’ gather for annual assembly on Consecrated Life
    discussCatholic Life9h ago
    Catholic Outlook

    SourcesCatholic Outlook

  42. 42
    After years of Mass and prayer, Second World War veteran embraces Catholic faith at 98
    discussLiturgy9h ago
    The Catholic Leader

    SourcesThe Catholic Leader

  43. 43
    After years of Mass and prayer, Second World War veteran embraces Catholic faith at 98
    discussLiturgy9h ago
    The Catholic Leader

    SourcesThe Catholic Leader

  44. 44
    #12873 How Do We Know Right From Wrong? Free Will and Salvation - Karlo Broussard
    discussDioceses8h ago
    Catholic Answers Live

    SourcesCatholic Answers Live

  45. 45
    Catholics urged to recognise the ways they have failed to care for nature
    discussVatican10h ago
    CathNews Australia

    SourcesCathNews Australia

  46. 46
    Philippa Martyr writes on Mass attendance
    discussCatholic Life7h ago
    The Catholic WeeklyPerspective

    Philippa Martyr writes on why people stop coming to Mass. She considers the role of the community in their decision. The Catholic Weekly publishes her column.

    SourcesThe Catholic Weekly

  47. 47
    States demand more federal funding for aged care beds
    discussChurch & State10h ago
    CathNews Australia

    SourcesCathNews Australia

  48. 48
    ‘American Idol’ Finalist to Headline 12th Annual AbbeyFest
    discussLiturgy11h ago
    CatholicPhilly

    SourcesCatholicPhilly

  49. 49
    Pope: Let’s put daily life on “silent mode” for awhile
    discussVatican10h ago
    Aleteia

    SourcesAleteia

  50. 50
    Notre Dame awards honorary doctorate to ‘Father of Reconciliation’
    discussEducation10h ago
    CathNews Australia

    SourcesCathNews Australia

  51. 51
    Large-event safety training offers school leaders additional tools
    discussEducation10h ago
    The Monitor

    SourcesThe Monitor

  52. 52
    Dominican Sisters celebrate a century of ministry in Melbourne
    discussReligious Orders10h ago
    CathNews Australia

    SourcesCathNews Australia

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