What is happening in the Church today?

Fr Ray El Fakhry, a married father of four, has been ordained as a Maronite priest in Melbourne. He is an Army engineer. His vocation is a reminder that God's call can unfold in unexpected ways.

SourcesThe Catholic Weekly

Thailand Moral Awards 2025 recognized 109 honorees for promoting moral values. Faith leaders, media practitioners and community groups were honored.

SourcesLiCAS News

Cardinal Kikuchi urged Catholics to treat care for creation, human dignity and peace as connected duties of faith together. He spoke about the climate crisis and war. Catholics are called to respond morally.

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Salvador's justice system will deliver its verdict against 485 people accused of being part of the MS-13 gang's leadership. This is the first mega trial against gangs in the country. Nayib Bukele has been leading the effort against gangs.

SourcesLa Croix

Fr John Flader writes that Australian laws restricting conversion practices can deny some people the freedom to seek assistance to live according to their religious beliefs. He argues that these laws can restrict religious freedom. The laws are intended to prevent harm to individuals, but Fr Flader believes they can have unintended consequences.

SourcesThe Catholic Weekly

Olivier Faure, first secretary of the PS, has officially announced his candidacy for the left-wing primary. He will face Raphaël Glucksmann, the favorite of the polls, in the October vote.

SourcesLa Croix

She reflects on the season of Pentecost. The Catholic Weekly publishes her column.

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Over 550 young Catholics gathered in Durban for an all-night pilgrimage of prayer and reflection. The event was held at St Albini in Ntshongweni.

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Simcha Fisher writes on resistance to AI. Fisher argues that even a small act of resistance can preserve humanity.

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Isabelle Williams writes about rest, worship and keeping Sunday holy. She says it's about orienting our lives around God's love. The Catholic Weekly publishes her column.

SourcesThe Catholic Weekly

Desde la Fe publishes an article criticizing the Tren Maya project. Experts predict the project will have marginal losses.

SourcesDesde la Fe

Frank Speer walked 2,000 kilometers from Berlin to Rome to raise money for a hospice. He was on the road for 86 days. Speer also survived a dog bite during his journey.

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Princess Senate Mohato Seeiso has been appointed as the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Lesotho National Goodwill Ambassador. She is a member of the royal family of Lesotho.

SourcesThe Southern Cross

Archbishop Patrick O’Regan has launched an appeal for the people of Nepal affected by flash floods in the Rasuwa District. The floods have struck communities along the Bhote Koshi River.

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Abigail Assor writes about her summer in Émilie-Romagne. She returned to the place after three years.

SourcesLa Croix

Caritas Australia has launched an emergency appeal to support communities devastated by flash flooding in northern Nepal. Entire settlements have been swept away. The appeal follows a sudden flood surge through the Bhote Koshi river.

SourcesThe Southern Cross

Caritas Australia has launched an emergency appeal for Nepal flood relief. Entire settlements have been swept away by flash flooding in northern Nepal. The appeal supports communities devastated by the floods.

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Pope Leo XIV has set his prayer intention for September. The intention is for the care of water. Water is a commodity and a political issue.

SourcesCatholic Outlook

Bishops of Mexico, US, and Canada meet in Cuernavaca. They call for the Church to speak with one voice in defense of the poor and migrants.

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JRS Australia invites communities to share a meal for World Day of Migrants and Refugees. The Cook to Connect initiative aims to bring people together. It encourages sharing food, stories and culture.

SourcesCatholic Outlook

The Archdiocese of Malta publishes the Gospel of the day for 31st August. The Gospel is from Luke 4:16-30.

SourcesKnisja Maltija

The Columban Centre for Christian-Muslim Relations and St Andrew the Apostle Parish in Marayong have initiated a month-long food drive for Mahboba’s Promise to support Afghan refugees. The food drive delivers vital support for Afghan refugees. The initiative is an example of interfaith collaboration.

SourcesCatholic Outlook

The Catholic Review has published a reflection on the new school year. The piece hopes for God's presence and joy in being brave. It is a back-to-school reflection.

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Pope Leo urges release of Haiti hostages, aid for Nepal after deadly floods. Hundreds killed and thousands missing in Nepal.

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cath.ch publishes a series on desert wisdom. The series is titled "Et si la sagesse venait du désert égyptien ?".

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The publication is about a farm.

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A mystery play will be performed on September 19 in Vác to celebrate the 1000th anniversary of the Váci Egyházmegye. The play, titled "Együtt építjük!", will be performed by parish communities and groups. Meskó Zsolt wrote and directed the play.

SourcesMagyar Kurír

Pastor Franz Meurer says goodbye to his community in Höhenberg/Vingst. Friends honor him with humorous contributions after the mass in St. Theodor.

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Team Gaudos competed in the Swiss Epic. The team won the 10th Post in the Grand Masters category.

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At least 7 people died in a shipwreck off the northern coast of Chypre. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is expected to visit the island.

SourcesLa Croix

Juliana D’Alessandro, a teacher at St. Mark School in Catonsville, has been named teacher of the year. She teaches fourth-grade students.

SourcesCatholic Review