Pope Leo XIV addressed Oriel College. He urged Oxford scholars to seek truth courageously and promote an education rooted in human dignity, justice, and the common good. He pointed to St. John Henry Newman as a model for education today.
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Vatican News · Catholic News Agency · Agenzia Fides · Holy See Press Office- 01 discussEducationNew41m ago
Pope Leo XIV has urged scholars at Oxford to seek truth courageously and promote an education rooted in human dignity, justice and the common good.
2 sources·Vatican NewsCatholic News Agency
- 02 discussBishopsNew1h ago
Bishop Germanus Kwak Jin-Sang of the Diocese of Suwon says faith can arise from a real encounter, even in the age of artificial intelligence.
Agenzia Fides
Bishop Germanus Kwak Jin-Sang of the Diocese of Suwon says faith can arise from a real encounter, even in the age of artificial intelligence. He envisions fruitful encounters between young people and Korean families during World Youth Day in Seoul in 2027. Kwak was appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Suwon in 2025 and received episcopal ordination in 2026.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
- 03 discussBishopsNew2h ago
The Holy Father has appointed Rev. Fr. Serhii Kippa, OFM Cap., as auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Kyiv-Zhytomyr in Ukraine.
2 sources·Holy See Press OfficeOrdine Francescano Frati Minori Cappuccini
Pope names Rev. Fr. Serhii Kippa, OFM Cap., as auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Kyiv-Zhytomyr in Ukraine. Fr. Kippa was previously the superior of the Custody of the Capuchin Friars in Ukraine. He was assigned the titular see of Marazane.
SourcesHoly See Press OfficeOrdine Francescano Frati Minori Cappuccini
- 04 discussVaticanNew4h ago
Pope Leo XIV gave a speech at the Angelus prayer on Sunday, August 30, in Castel Gandolfo.
L'Osservatore Romano
Pope Leo XIV gave a speech at the Angelus prayer on Sunday, August 30, in Castel Gandolfo.
SourcesL'Osservatore Romano
- 05 discussBishopsNew44m ago
Bishop Claudio Lurati, Latin Apostolic Vicar of Alexandria, speaks to Vatican News about the Catholic Church in Egypt.
Vatican News
Bishop Claudio Lurati, Latin Apostolic Vicar of Alexandria, speaks to Vatican News about the Catholic Church in Egypt. He discusses relations with Coptic Orthodox and Muslim communities. The ongoing conflict in Gaza is also mentioned.
SourcesVatican News
- 06 discussBishopsUpdated3h ago
Cardinal Luis Antonio G. Tagle, Pro-Prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization, addressed new Bishops at a formation course.
3 sources·Agenzia FidesVatican NewsTK KBS
Cardinal Luis Antonio G. Tagle, Pro-Prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization, addressed new Bishops at a formation course. He emphasized the Dicastery's role in accompanying and supporting new particular Churches. The Dicastery is made up of two Sections: one for fundamental questions regarding evangelization and the other for first evangelization and new particular Churches.
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 day's edition below, not here.
Friday, September 4
55 stories · 11 corroborated- 01 discussChurch & StateNew1h ago
A 10km run through Paris will prepare for Pope Leo XIV's visit.
2 sources·Vatican NewsTK KBS
A 10km run through Paris will prepare for Pope Leo XIV's visit. The run is organized by Holy Games and supported by Athletica Vaticana. 5,000 participants will run through the city's streets.
SourcesVatican NewsTK KBS
- 02 discussBishopsNew3h ago
Bishop Jamal Daibes calls for international pressure to protect Palestinians.
2 sources·Vatican NewsDiocese of Hallam
Bishop Jamal Daibes calls for international pressure to protect Palestinians. He is Bishop of Djibouti and Apostolic Administrator of Somalia.
- 03 discussVaticanNew1h ago
Pope Leo XIV received a delegation from Oxford University's Oriel College.
2 sources·Vatican NewsTK KBS
Pope Leo XIV received a delegation from Oxford University's Oriel College. The college is celebrating its 700th anniversary. The Pope encouraged the participants to seek truth and promote an integral anthropological vision.
SourcesVatican NewsTK KBS
- 04 discussEducationNew1h ago
Pope Leo XIV received a delegation from Oriel College, University of Oxford, at the Vatican.
6 sources·8 reports·The Holy SeeHoly See Press OfficeVatican News+1
Pope Leo XIV received a delegation from Oriel College, University of Oxford, at the Vatican. The delegation was commemorating the 700th anniversary of the granting of Oriel College's royal charter. The Pope welcomed the Provost and members of the College, highlighting the College's Christian identity and its commitment to faith and scholarship.
SourcesThe Holy SeeHoly See Press OfficeVatican NewsCírkev.cz
- 05 discussEducationNew2h ago
Pope Leo XIV met with members of Oriel College of Oxford University, encouraging them to seek truth and promote integral anthropology, citing St. John Henry Newman as an example.
4 sources·7 reports·Vatican NewsDiocese of HallamCanção Nova
Pope Leo XIV met with members of Oriel College of Oxford University at the Vatican. He encouraged them to seek truth and promote integral anthropology, citing St. John Henry Newman as an example. The college is celebrating its 700th anniversary.
- 06 discussDiocesesNew2m ago
The Archdiocese of Poznań has sold land with residents to JHM Development.
2 sources·OpokaTygodnik Powszechny
The Archdiocese of Poznań has sold land with residents to JHM Development. The residents are being evicted by a bailiff. The Archdiocese of Poznań has stated that it is no longer the owner of the property.
SourcesOpokaTygodnik Powszechny
- 07 discussEducationNew2h ago
Pope receives delegation from Oriel College, Oxford.
3 sources·6 reports·Vatican NewsDiocese of São José dos CamposAgência Ecclesia
Pope Leo XIV received a delegation from Oriel College, Oxford. He emphasized the importance of Christian formation based on human dignity and service to the common good. He cited the example of St. John Henry Newman.
SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of São José dos CamposAgência Ecclesia
- 08 discussVaticanNew1h ago
Pope Leo XIV received the President of Latvia, Edgars Rinkēvičs, in audience in the Vatican.
9 sources·27 reports·Holy See Press OfficeVatican News
Pope Leo XIV received the President of Latvia, Edgars Rinkēvičs, in audience in the Vatican. The discussions focused on national and international issues, particularly the conflict in Ukraine and the need for greater commitment to peace from the international community. The meeting also addressed matters of common interest between the Holy See and Latvia.
- 09 discussDiocesesNew2h ago
The Archdiocese of Turin celebrates the first anniversary of Pier Giorgio Frassati's canonization with a three-day event.
2 sources·ACI StampaTK KBS
The Archdiocese of Turin celebrates the first anniversary of Pier Giorgio Frassati's canonization with a three-day event. The event includes a theatrical performance, a Eucharistic celebration, and a meeting on the theme "Santo tra i Santi". The archdiocese is promoting the event through its committee and various parishes.
SourcesACI StampaTK KBS
- 10 discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
Critics have alleged that Mother Teresa refused to administer anesthetics to the sick and dying at her mission in Calcutta.
2 sources·Catholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register
Critics have alleged that Mother Teresa refused to administer anesthetics to the sick and dying at her mission in Calcutta. The claims have been made for years. Mother Teresa was declared a saint 10 years ago.
- 11 discussBishopsNew30m ago
The US bishops issued a Labor Day message focusing on young people and artificial intelligence.
3 sources·Catholic World NewsCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register
The US bishops issued a Labor Day message focusing on young people and artificial intelligence. The message cited Pope Leo XIV's encyclical Magnifica Humanitas. Archbishop Shelton Fabre discussed the challenges of AI.
SourcesCatholic World NewsCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register
- 12 discussBishopsNew29m ago
Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences
FABC official reflects on how to make laity own the Church. The official uses an example of changing car tires to illustrate the point. The Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences published the reflection.
- 13 discussBishopsNew30m ago
Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences
The Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences published a model for synodality from Indonesia’s grassroots collaboration. The model offers a way for religious diversity.
- 15 discussBishopsNew35m ago
Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences
The Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences urges synodal teams to offer practical help to dioceses. The teams should not impose new burdens on dioceses.
- 22 discussReligious OrdersNew55m ago
CBCP News
A study presented to religious superiors found that an aging population of Catholic religious women is creating a growing care challenge for congregations in the Philippines. The study revealed that the congregations are facing difficulties in caring for their elderly members. The challenge is expected to grow as the population of religious women continues to age.
SourcesCBCP News
- 26 discussCultureNew1h ago
Paolo Benanti gives a lecture at the Festival della mente in Sarzana.
Vatican News
Paolo Benanti gives a lecture at the Festival della mente in Sarzana. The festival runs from September 4 to 6 and features over 50 guests. The theme of the festival is fire.
SourcesVatican News
- 27 discussBishopsNew1h ago
Dom Murilo Krieger, Archbishop Emeritus of Salvador, shares reflections on his new ministerial phase.
Vatican News
Dom Murilo Krieger, Archbishop Emeritus of Salvador, shares reflections on his new ministerial phase. He recently met with Pope Leo XIV Krieger discusses the challenges of announcing the Gospel in contemporary society.
SourcesVatican News
- 28 discussChurch & StateNew1h ago
Violent clashes between Aden forces and Houthi rebels in Yemen have caused thousands to flee.
Vatican News
Violent clashes between Aden forces and Houthi rebels in Yemen have caused thousands to flee. The UN has condemned the attacks and called for a return to negotiations.
SourcesVatican News
- 29 discussBishopsNew1h ago
CNBB
The bishops of the Regional Leste 1 of the CNBB, which includes the dioceses of the state of Rio de Janeiro, published a Note of Clarification and Pastoral Exhortation. The document emphasizes the importance of communion in the Church and the bond with the Pope and the diocesan bishops.
SourcesCNBB
- 30 discussVaticanNew1h ago
Nationale Synodenteams haben in Bangkok über Synodalität nachgedacht.
Vatican News
Nationale Synodenteams haben in Bangkok über Synodalität nachgedacht. Sie wollen Synodalität besser im kirchlichen Leben verankern.
SourcesVatican News
- 31 discussCultureNew1h ago
Exhibition shows masterpieces of painting from Vatican collections.
Vatican News
Exhibition shows masterpieces of painting from Vatican collections.
SourcesVatican News
- 32 discussReligious OrdersNew2h ago
Order of Preachers
Dominican leaders gathered in Ibadan, Nigeria, from 31 August to 3 September 2026. The assembly commemorated 50 years of continental collaboration. The assembly elected new leaders.
SourcesOrder of Preachers
- 36 discussLife & FamilyNew2h ago
Agenzia SIR
Marco Bertelli comments on the Pietralata case. Bertelli is the scientific director of Crea at Fondazione San Sebastiano di Firenze. He says services are not enough without community.
SourcesAgenzia SIR
- 37 discussLife & FamilyNew2h ago
Agenzia SIR
Lorena Isceri, 45, was killed by Federico Vella, 36. The murder occurred in Barberino di Mugello.
SourcesAgenzia SIR
- 41 discussEducationNew2h ago
Denver Catholic
Denver Archbishop James Golka visited several Catholic schools around the archdiocese. He welcomed students and faculty back to school. The archbishop distributed Communion during Mass at St. John Paul the Great High School.
SourcesDenver Catholic
- 51 discussCultureNew4h ago
Bella Musica, a youth orchestra from the Mozarteum University Salzburg, performed at St. Peter's Square and recorded a program for Vatican Radio.
Vatican News
Bella Musica, a youth orchestra from the Mozarteum University Salzburg, performed at St. Peter's Square and recorded a program for Vatican Radio. The orchestra used two original violins of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The event took place at the Vatican.
SourcesVatican News
- 52 discussCultureNew4h ago
L'Osservatore Romano has published an article titled "Nur die Liebe rettet".
L'Osservatore Romano
L'Osservatore Romano has published an article titled "Nur die Liebe rettet".
SourcesL'Osservatore Romano
- 55 discussEducationNew4h ago
Đức Thánh Cha khuyến khích các thành viên của Oriel College thuộc Đại học Oxford tìm kiếm chân lý và cổ võ một nền giáo dục toàn diện.
Vatican News
Đức Thánh Cha khuyến khích các thành viên của Oriel College thuộc Đại học Oxford tìm kiếm chân lý và cổ võ một nền giáo dục toàn diện.
SourcesVatican News
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