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Vatican News · Diocese of Hallam · Holy See Press Office · ACI Prensa- 02 discussBishops6h ago
Paul Liu Honggang was ordained Bishop of Datong in China's Shanxi province.
8 sources·19 reports·Vatican News
Paul Liu Honggang was ordained Bishop of Datong in China's Shanxi province. He was appointed by Pope Leo XIV on August 10, following the approval of his candidacy under the framework of the Provisional Agreement between the Holy See and the People's Republic of China.
SourcesVatican News
- 05 discussVatican10h ago
Pope Leo XIV received members of the supervisory commission for the Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza foundation.
Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV received members of the supervisory commission for the Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza foundation. The foundation was established by the Pope with a chirograph on May 27, 2026. The meeting took place in the Apostolic Palace in Castel Gandolfo.
SourcesVatican News
- 06 discussBishops13h ago
Bishop Bulus Yohanna of Kontagora has called for increased security measures at places of worship in Nigeria.
2 sources·3 reports·Agenzia FidesVatican News
Bishop Bulus Yohanna of Kontagora has called for increased security measures at places of worship in Nigeria. He made the appeal after recent attacks on Muslim communities. The bishop stressed that an attack on any place of worship is a threat to the wider community.
SourcesAgenzia FidesVatican News
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.
Monday, August 31
58 stories · 10 corroborated- 01 discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
A Catholic aid worker in Nepal says the road to recovery will be long after devastating floods and mudslides.
4 sources·Diocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic WeeklyOSV News+1
A Catholic aid worker in Nepal says the road to recovery will be long after devastating floods and mudslides. The floods and mudslides occurred along the Nepal-China border.
SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic WeeklyOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun
- 02 discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
The city held a traditional pilgrimage.
2 sources·ACI PrensaVida Nueva
The city held a traditional pilgrimage. A crowd gathered for the festivities.
SourcesACI PrensaVida Nueva
- 03 discussCulture6h ago
The Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend reports concerns over data centers.
3 sources·Diocese of Fort Wayne-South BendOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun
The Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend reports concerns over data centers. Data centers are opposed due to energy use and utility costs. The Catholic Climate Covenant has flagged issues with data centers.
SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun
- 04 discussCatholic Life7h ago
The Knights of Columbus have opened a new retreat house in Washington, DC, dedicated to St. John Paul II.
5 sources·Diocese of Fort Wayne-South BendCatholic New YorkThe Catholic Sun+2
The Knights of Columbus have opened a new retreat house in Washington, DC, dedicated to St. John Paul II. The retreat house is located adjacent to the St. John Paul II National Shrine. Baltimore Archbishop William Lori blessed the facility.
SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendCatholic New YorkThe Catholic SunThe MonitorOSV News
- 06 discussBishopsUpdated2h ago
Father Marko Rupnik faces allegations of sexual, psychological and spiritual abuse.
3 sources·The Catholic WeeklyThe Catholic SunOSV News
Father Marko Rupnik faces allegations of sexual, psychological and spiritual abuse. The allegations were met with cover-ups and bureaucratic delays. The case has tested the Catholic Church's commitment to transparency.
- 07 discussReligious Freedom8h ago
Speakers at the Rimini Meeting highlighted persecution of Christians, violence in Nigeria and Lebanon, and the importance of defending freedom of belief for people of all faiths.
2 sources·Catholic News AgencyCatholic World Report
Speakers at the Rimini Meeting highlighted persecution of Christians, violence in Nigeria and Lebanon, and the importance of defending freedom of belief for people of all faiths. The meeting took place in Italy. Experts warn of growing threat to religious freedom.
- 08 discussDiocesesUpdated1h ago
Archbishop Josafá Menezes da Silva of the Archdiocese of Aracaju has established rules for the use of artificial intelligence in archdiocesan communications.
4 sources·Catholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterACI Prensa+1
Archbishop Josafá Menezes da Silva of the Archdiocese of Aracaju has established rules for the use of artificial intelligence in archdiocesan communications. The rules require that AI use conform to reality and truth. The archbishop directed that AI must not misrepresent a person’s appearance, voice, or statements.
SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterACI PrensaCatholic World Report
- 09 discussChurch & State9h ago
The Government of Israel has tapped the Coalition of Catholics Against Antisemitism as part of its outreach to American Catholics.
3 sources·Catholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report
The Government of Israel has tapped the Coalition of Catholics Against Antisemitism as part of its outreach to American Catholics. The Coalition is part of Israel's latest effort to fight antisemitism. The outreach is aimed at American Catholics.
SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report
- 10 discussBishops6h ago
Fr Paolo Liu Honggang was ordained bishop of the Datong Diocese in China’s Shanxi province.
7 sources·ACI PrensaCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register+3
Fr Paolo Liu Honggang was ordained bishop of the Datong Diocese in China’s Shanxi province. He is the sixth Chinese bishop ordained under Pope Leo XIV The ordination is part of the Vatican-Beijing agreement.
SourcesACI PrensaCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterAlfa y OmegaACI DigitalCathNews Australia
- 11 discussCultureNew29m ago
ACI Prensa
ACI Prensa reports a film on the Sacred Heart of Jesus has been released in Mexico. The film is titled Sagrado Corazón: Su Reino no tendrá fin.
SourcesACI Prensa
- 12 discussCatholic LifeNew45m ago
The Catholic Weekly
A relic of St Carlo Acutis is touring Australian cities and towns. The relic is inspiring people to renew their love for Jesus in the Eucharist. The tour is part of a Eucharistic mission.
SourcesThe Catholic Weekly
- 13 discussCatholic LifeNew33m ago
Catholic Outlook
James K.A. Smith, an Augustine scholar, discusses human desire for God. He references St. Augustine's dictum.
SourcesCatholic Outlook
- 15 discussDiocesesNew36m ago
Mirifica News
Caritas Indonesia and Keuskupan Agung Ende conducted a training for a team to strengthen their response to the post-earthquake situation in Flores. The training was held at the Rumah Bina PSE Keuskupan Agung Ende. The event aimed to enhance the capacity of the team to conduct needs assessments and sectoral studies.
SourcesMirifica News
- 17 discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
Catholic Outlook
Catholic Outlook publishes a reflection for the Season of Creation. The reflection discusses St Francis' commitment to simple living and attention to nature.
SourcesCatholic Outlook
- 18 discussLife & FamilyNew2h ago
The Catholic Weekly
Labor ministers support telehealth VAD consultations. The Catholic Weekly reports on the push and opposition.
SourcesThe Catholic Weekly
- 20 discussDiocesesNew2h ago
ACI Prensa
The Archdiocese of Monterrey has converted a vehicle into a mobile chapel to bring the presence of Jesus Eucharist to areas without temples. The mobile chapel will travel through the streets of Monterrey, Mexico.
SourcesACI Prensa
- 23 discussBishopsNew4h ago
2 reports·The Pillar Podcast
The German bishops’ conference formally condemned the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in 2024. The condemnation came ahead of elections in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt. The University of Mary in Bismarck, North Dakota, is offering scholarships to Pillar paid subscribers.
SourcesThe Pillar Podcast
- 24 discussLiturgyNew4h ago
2 reports·Knisja Maltija
The Archdiocese of Malta publishes the Gospel of the day for 1st September. The Gospel is from Luke 4:31-37.
SourcesKnisja Maltija
- 25 discussBishopsNew4h ago
The Catholic Spirit
Archbishop William Lori of Baltimore visited the Minnesota State Fair on Aug. 28. He concelebrated Mass with Father Robert Fitzpatrick two days later.
SourcesThe Catholic Spirit
- 54 discussLife & Family9h ago
Catholic Review
Catholic Review answers a question about the Catholic Church's teaching on the death penalty. The Church is officially against the death penalty. The answer also discusses how to read the Old Testament as a Catholic.
SourcesCatholic Review
- 55 discussEducation9h ago
Catholic Review
Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore have been teaching cursive all along. Baltimore County public schools are reinstating it. Catholic schools never stopped teaching cursive.
SourcesCatholic Review
- 56 discussReligious Orders10h ago
Oblate di Nazareth
Sister Rose Plathottathil visited Nazareth while traveling in the United States with family. She serves in Rajgir, overseeing a hostel for children.
SourcesOblate di Nazareth
- 57 discussCulture10h ago
Opoka
Wolfgang Büscher, a representative of the Christian aid organization Die Arche, warns of a catastrophe in Germany due to the loss of control over migrant integration. He cites violence among minors, radicalization of youth, and threats against social workers. Büscher believes that many migrants can no longer be convinced of democracy.
SourcesOpoka
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