The Pope's Worldwide Prayer Network released a video message for September, focusing on the care of water. The Pope prays for a just and sustainable management of water, a vital resource. He asks for forgiveness for turning water into a commodity and forgetting it is a universal gift. The Pope also calls for the protection of the right to clean water for all people.
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Holy See Press Office · The Holy See · Vatican News · Agenzia Fides- 01 discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
The Pope's Worldwide Prayer Network released a video message for September, focusing on the care of water.
2 sources·Holy See Press OfficeThe Holy See
- 02 discussVaticanNew1h 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
- 03 discussVaticanNew3h ago
Cardinal Luis Antonio G. Tagle has appointed Father Johannes Laichner as National Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies in Austria.
2 sources·Agenzia 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
- 05 discussBishopsNew2h ago
Paul Liu Honggang was consecrated bishop of Datong, China, on August 31.
2 sources·Vatican 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.
- 06 discussChurch & StateNew3h 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
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Tuesday, September 1
55 stories · 11 corroborated- 01 discussEducationNew1h ago
The Archbishop of Valencia participated in the start of the school year at the Diocesan Claret School in Xàtiva.
2 sources·Archdiocese 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.
- 02 discussBishopsNew46m 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 sources·TK 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
- 03 discussReligious OrdersNew56m ago
Enzo Bianchi, founder of the Comunità monastica di Bose, died at 83.
13 sources·Diocese of AlbaAgenzia SIRDiocese of Milano+3
Enzo Bianchi, founder of the Comunità monastica di Bose, died at 83. He was a monk and writer who promoted dialogue between Christians and non-Christians. Bianchi founded the community in 1965 and was known for his spiritual leadership and ecumenical efforts.
SourcesDiocese of AlbaAgenzia SIRDiocese of MilanoDiocese of Piacenza–Bobbio–San ColombanoToscana OggiAvvenire
- 04 discussReligious FreedomNew2h ago
US officials say they must balance other interests in Nigeria.
2 sources·Catholic 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.
- 07 discussReligious OrdersNew4h ago
Carmelite Sisters build monastery in Pennsylvania using traditional stonemasonry and timber framing.
2 sources·National Catholic RegisterCatholic News Agency
Carmelite Sisters build monastery in Pennsylvania using traditional stonemasonry and timber framing. The monastery is intended to last a thousand years.
- 08 discussVaticanNew4h ago
Pope Leo XIV led the Angelus prayer with the faithful in Castel Gandolfo on August 30, 2026.
2 sources·Vatican 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.
- 09 discussVaticanUpdated2h ago
Pope Leo XIV led the Angelus prayer at Castel Gandolfo.
4 sources·Angelus 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.
- 11 discussCultureUpdated4h ago
Karol Nawrocki, the president, participated in the 87th anniversary of the German aggression on Poland.
- 26 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.
- 29 discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
Caritas Italiana
Caritas Italiana reports a flood crisis in Rasuwa, Nepal. The flood occurred on August 26. It caused widespread destruction.
SourcesCaritas Italiana
- 32 discussBishopsNew4h 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
- 33 discussVaticanNew4h 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
- 35 discussCatholic LifeNew4h 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
- 38 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
- 41 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
- 45 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
- 50 discussReligious Orders7h ago
Order of Preachers
Formators from the Asia-Pacific region journeyed through Spain, France and Italy. They renewed their ministry through prayer, fraternity and encounters with the places that shaped the life and mission of St. Dominic.
SourcesOrder of Preachers
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