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Holy See Press Office · Agência Ecclesia · Vatican News · ACI Stampa- 02 discussVaticanNew48m ago
Pope Leo XIV spoke by telephone with Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella, expressing solidarity following the country's recent earthquake.
2 sources·4 reports·Vatican NewsACI Stampa
Pope Leo XIV spoke by telephone with Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella, expressing solidarity following the country's recent earthquake. The Pope reiterated his closeness to those affected by the disaster. The earthquake caused 329 deaths, 4,600 injuries, and 314,000 displaced people.
SourcesVatican NewsACI Stampa
- 03 discussLife & FamilyNew4h ago
Bishop Pierre-André Dumas appeals for TPS protection for Haitian community.
L'Osservatore Romano
Bishop Pierre-André Dumas appeals for TPS protection for Haitian community. The community fears the end of the protection.
SourcesL'Osservatore Romano
- 04 discussBishopsUpdated3h ago
Bishop Joseph Chang Yanfeng of Chifeng has begun his episcopal ministry, visiting parishes and celebrating sacraments.
2 sources·Agenzia FidesZENIT News Agency
Bishop Joseph Chang Yanfeng of Chifeng has begun his episcopal ministry, visiting parishes and celebrating sacraments. He ordained a new diocesan priest on August 27 and a seminarian as deacon on August 23. The ordinations were attended by 38 diocesan priests and many lay faithful.
- 05 discussVaticanUpdated3h ago
The Commissione Teologica Internazionale has published a document titled "Prendersi cura della nostra Casa comune: risposta responsabile e fraterna al Dio trinitario".
4 sources·Holy See Press OfficeVatican NewsL'Osservatore Romano+1
The Commissione Teologica Internazionale has published a document titled "Prendersi cura della nostra Casa comune: risposta responsabile e fraterna al Dio trinitario". The document presents a Christian perspective on the ecological and social crisis. It calls for a responsible and fraternal response to the Trinitarian God.
SourcesHoly See Press OfficeVatican NewsL'Osservatore RomanoTK KBS
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Wednesday, September 2
55 stories · 11 corroborated- 01 discussVaticanNew1h ago
Archbishop Fulton Sheen is due to be beatified this month.
2 sources·National Catholic ReporterCrux
Archbishop Fulton Sheen is due to be beatified this month. He was a televangelist in the United States.
- 02 discussVaticanNew1h ago
Pope Leo XIV said at his weekly general audience that Catholics cannot be 'unengaged spectators' amid current events.
5 sources·USCCB NewsDiocese of SaginawThe Catholic Sun+2
Pope Leo XIV said at his weekly general audience that Catholics cannot be 'unengaged spectators' amid current events. He called on the faithful to leave behind 'all passivity and indifference' toward current events and the lives of others. The pope began a new series of reflections on the Second Vatican Council's pastoral constitution 'Gaudium et Spes'.
SourcesUSCCB NewsDiocese of SaginawThe Catholic SunOSV NewsAmerica
- 03 discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
A Catholic couple in the Philippines got married in a flooded church.
- 04 discussReligious OrdersNew4h ago
Sr. Simona Brambilla invites consecrated women and men in Zamboanga, Philippines to recognize God in the vulnerable and become witnesses of peace.
2 sources·Vatican NewsDiocese of Hallam
Sr. Simona Brambilla invites consecrated women and men in Zamboanga, Philippines to recognize God in the vulnerable and become witnesses of peace. She is Prefect of the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life. The event took place in Zamboanga.
- 05 discussChurch & StateNew4h ago
The Holy See renews its appeal to end nuclear testing on the International Day Against Nuclear Tests.
2 sources·Vatican NewsDiocese of Hallam
The Holy See renews its appeal to end nuclear testing on the International Day Against Nuclear Tests. The Holy See stresses the interconnectedness of a nuclear-free world and a just and lasting peace.
- 06 discussLife & FamilyNew3h ago
A Scottish school has settled a case with a Catholic teacher who was fired after discussing abortion.
2 sources·OSV NewsThe Catholic Sun
A Scottish school has settled a case with a Catholic teacher who was fired after discussing abortion. The teacher, an American history teacher, reached an out-of-court settlement with her former employer. The head of SPUC commented on the case.
SourcesOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun
- 07 discussEducationNew1h ago
Poland's new rules on religion classes in public schools are raising concerns among parents, catechists and bishops.
2 sources·3 reports·Vatican NewsDiocese of Hallam
Poland's new rules on religion classes in public schools are raising concerns among parents, catechists and bishops. The changes could make it more difficult for students to attend religion classes. Parents, catechists and bishops are opposing the changes.
- 08 discussBishopsNew3h ago
The pastor of St. Maron in Minneapolis has been elected archbishop of the Maronite Archeparchy of Damascus.
3 sources·Diocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic SunOSV News
The pastor of St. Maron in Minneapolis has been elected archbishop of the Maronite Archeparchy of Damascus. Pope Leo XIV has given his assent to the election. Archbishop Hebda praised the pastor's leadership.
SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic SunOSV News
- 09 discussVaticanNew2h ago
The Commissione teologica internazionale has published a document titled "Prendersi cura della nostra Casa comune: risposta responsabile e fraterna al Dio trinitario".
4 sources·Agenzia SIRAgência EcclesiaCathoBel+1
The Commissione teologica internazionale has published a document titled "Prendersi cura della nostra Casa comune: risposta responsabile e fraterna al Dio trinitario". The document proposes a definition of "peccato contro il creato e il Creatore". The Commissione teologica internazionale is an organism linked to the Dicastério per la Dottrina della Fede.
- 10 discussVaticanUpdated1h ago
The International Theological Commission has published a document titled "Caring for Our Common Home".
5 sources·11 reports·Vatican News
The International Theological Commission has published a document titled "Caring for Our Common Home". The document calls for a "responsible and fraternal response to the Triune God". It emphasizes that the ecological question is a theological question. The deterioration of the environment is alarming and urgent action is needed to ensure the sustainability of the planet.
SourcesVatican News
- 11 discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
2 sources·AleteiaFamille Chrétienne
SourcesAleteiaFamille Chrétienne
- 17 discussEducationNew57m ago
The Catholic Telegraph
Roger Bacon High School dedicated its new chapel, Our Lady of the Angels Chapel. Archbishop Robert Casey presided at the chapel's first Mass and dedication of its altar. The dedication took place on the feast day of St. Clare, August 11.
SourcesThe Catholic Telegraph
- 19 discussReligious OrdersNew1h ago
CatholicPhilly
Sister Marguerite Mary McAveney, IHM died at 95. She served 76 years as a Sister, Servant of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
SourcesCatholicPhilly
- 21 discussVaticanNew1h ago
Leo XIV received a handmade stole and a traditional Górale hat with a feather from pilgrims from Bystrej Podhalańskiej.
Vatican News
Leo XIV received a handmade stole and a traditional Górale hat with a feather from pilgrims from Bystrej Podhalańskiej. The pilgrims, including members of the "Bystrzanki" Rural Women's Circle, traveled to Rome to celebrate the 60th anniversary of their organization's activities.
SourcesVatican News
- 28 discussCultureNew1h ago
The Catholic Telegraph
Dolly Parton recorded nearly 1,000 songs during her career. Her songs covered a range of topics, including poverty and Christian themes.
SourcesThe Catholic Telegraph
- 31 discussBishopsNew2h ago
Newly appointed bishops from five continents are taking part in a Vatican formation course.
Vatican News
Newly appointed bishops from five continents are taking part in a Vatican formation course. The course addresses mission, pastoral ministry, safeguarding, liturgy and Church governance. The bishops will have an audience with Pope Leo XIV
SourcesVatican News
- 37 discussReligious OrdersNew2h ago
Catholic Review
The Conference of Major Superiors of Men has elected Father Michael Heine as its president. Heine is a Conventual Franciscan. CMSM represents leaders of men’s religious congregations.
SourcesCatholic Review
- 38 discussLife & FamilyNew2h ago
Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales
Bishop Marcus Stock reminds that intentionally taking one's own life is a rejection of God's gift. He makes this call ahead of the vote on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill. The bill is to be voted on Friday.
- 43 discussCultureNew3h ago
Církev.cz
Památník Terezín and Ústav pro studium totalitních režimů, in cooperation with Arcibiskupství pražské, are hosting a conference on anti-church propaganda during Nazism and Communism. The conference will take place on October 15, 2026, in the Sál kardinála Berana in Prague.
SourcesCírkev.cz
- 46 discussEducationNew3h ago
Chierici Regolari di S. Paolo
Filippo Lovison publishes study on Optatam totius in Indian seminarians' formation. The study appears in Ricerche Storiche Salesiane. It covers 1935-1965 in Arcidiocesi di Madras-Mylapore.
- 47 discussLife & FamilyNew3h ago
Three Christians were killed and four injured in an attack in Manipur.
Vatican News
Three Christians were killed and four injured in an attack in Manipur. The Kuki accused armed Naga groups of targeting civilians. Church representatives are seeking to reestablish dialogue between the communities.
SourcesVatican News
- 50 discussCultureNew4h ago
Matteo Pasqualone recalls British writer Tolkien, who used music to create his universe.
L'Osservatore Romano
Matteo Pasqualone recalls British writer Tolkien, who used music to create his universe. Tolkien died on September 2, 1973.
SourcesL'Osservatore Romano
- 51 discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
Catholic Review
Gianna Romero, 18, wins Miss Maryland crown. She learned about the scholarship opportunity through Miss Maryland.
SourcesCatholic Review
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