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Thursday, September 3, 2026 · Ordinary Time, Week 22 · Green · The Liturgy of the Hours · updated 24m

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  1. 01
    Archbishop Nwachukwu tells new bishops to prioritize communion
    discussBishopsNew1h ago

    Archbishop Fortunatus Nwachukwu addressed newly ordained bishops in Rome, urging them to prioritize communion in their ministry and governance.

    Agenzia Fides

    Archbishop Fortunatus Nwachukwu addressed newly ordained bishops in Rome, urging them to prioritize communion in their ministry and governance. He emphasized that a bishop is not bishop of one group or another, but of all. Communion should be a criterion of their government, shaping decisions on candidates, appointments, and resource allocation.

    SourcesAgenzia Fides

  2. 02
    Caritas Internationalis ramps up aid to Nepal
    discussChurch & StateNew3h ago

    Caritas Nepal is increasing its aid to reach up to 4,000 families following recent flash flooding.

    2 sources3 reportsVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

    Caritas Nepal is increasing its aid to reach up to 4,000 families following recent flash flooding. Caritas Internationalis Secretary General calls on the global community to care for the earth.

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

  3. 03
    Pope honors Robert Schuman
    discussVaticanNew3h ago

    Pope honors Robert Schuman. Schuman was a man of borders who became a builder of Europe.

    2 sourcesL'Osservatore RomanoVatican News

    Pope honors Robert Schuman. Schuman was a man of borders who became a builder of Europe. He experienced the border as a place of tension and encounter.

    SourcesL'Osservatore RomanoVatican News

  4. 04
    Pope Leo XIV receives CELRA members
    discussBishops6h ago

    Pope Leo XIV received members of the Conference of the Latin Bishops in the Arab Regions (CELRA) in an audience.

    4 sources7 reportsThe Holy SeeHoly See Press OfficeL'Osservatore Romano

    Pope Leo XIV received members of the Conference of the Latin Bishops in the Arab Regions (CELRA) in an audience. He addressed them, expressing his joy at welcoming them and conveying his greetings to the priests, consecrated persons, and faithful of their communities. The Pope acknowledged the challenges faced by the Churches in the Arab Regions, including political, social, and religious tensions, and the martyrdom of some of their members. He encouraged the bishops to be close to their people, to share in their sufferings, and to be a light for their communities. The Pope also emphasized the importance of the Church's mission, particularly in times of crisis, and urged the bishops to prioritize the essential aspects of the Church's life and mission, such as proclaiming the Gospel, prayer, and the sacraments.

    SourcesThe Holy SeeHoly See Press OfficeL'Osservatore Romano

  5. 05
    Support for families to tackle demographic winter, “but money alone is not enough”
    discussEducationNew2h ago
    Agenzia Fides

    SourcesAgenzia Fides

  6. 06
    Andrea Angeli dies at 68
    discussCultureNew3h ago

    Andrea Angeli, a journalist and former UN official, died at 68 in Macerata.

    Vatican News

    Andrea Angeli, a journalist and former UN official, died at 68 in Macerata. He was awarded a prize in 2025 for his book on religious testimony in war zones.

    SourcesVatican News

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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.

  1. Africa ACI Africa
    1. Season of Creation 2026: Catholic Bishop in South Africa Calls for Attention to Environmental Crises
    2. Catholic Bishop Calls for Active Participation in Diocesan Eucharistic Congress in Malawi
    3. Over 150 Guinean Youth Heading to West African Youth Day Told to Embrace Gathering as Missionary Experience
  2. America National Catholic Register · Catholic Star Herald · The Catholic Sun
    1. Catholic Couple Braves Cold Waters on Wedding Day Amid Monsoon
    2. Disciples of Mercy chosen for annual Catholic Charities dinner
    3. Pope Leo XIV says Christians in the Middle East offer a ‘precious testimony for the entire Church’
  3. Asia CBCP News · LiCAS News
    1. Bishop urges Church to confront failures
    2. Bishop urges Church leaders to model unity
    3. Catholic students in Vietnam urged to use AI without surrendering independent thought
  4. Europe Alfa y Omega · Religión Digital · Vida Nueva
    1. Opus Dei denies taking Virgin of Torreciudad
    2. Archdiocese of Rouen and Archdiocese of Toulouse make pilgrimage to Lourdes
    3. Královéhradecká katedrální farnost holds pilgrimage
  5. Oceania Diocese of Sydney · The Catholic Weekly · Diocese of Rossano–Cariati
    1. Archbishop Fisher delivers homily
    2. Annual ecumenical day unites Christian clergy in stamping out domestic violence
    3. Catholics gather for parish renewal summit

Thursday, September 3

55 stories · 10 corroborated
  1. 01
    Pope Leo XIV to meet Javier Milei
    discussVaticanNew1h ago

    Pope Leo XIV will visit Argentina in November.

    2 sourcesACI PrensaReligión Digital

    Pope Leo XIV will visit Argentina in November. He will meet with President Javier Milei and hold multitudinous masses. The Vatican will confirm the agenda in the coming weeks.

    SourcesACI PrensaReligión Digital

  2. 02
    Jonathan Roumie, Bishop Robert Barron to headline Sheen Awards
    discussCatholic LifeNew27m ago

    The Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Foundation and Peoria Bishop Lou Tylka announced the list of speakers for the Sept. 25 event.

    4 sourcesAngelus NewsCatholic News AgencyACI Prensa+1

    The Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Foundation and Peoria Bishop Lou Tylka announced the list of speakers for the Sept. 25 event. Jonathan Roumie and Bishop Robert Barron will headline the first annual Sheen Awards. The event will be held at the Peoria Civic Center.

    SourcesAngelus NewsCatholic News AgencyACI PrensaCatholic World Report

  3. 03
    Archbishop Wenski calls Haitian youth's apparent suicide 'a death of despair'
    discussLife & FamilyNew3h ago

    Archbishop Thomas G. Wenski of Miami says a Haitian youth's apparent suicide in Ohio was 'a death of despair' after the end of TPS status for Haiti.

    5 sourcesAngelus NewsDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendOSV News+2

    Archbishop Thomas G. Wenski of Miami says a Haitian youth's apparent suicide in Ohio was 'a death of despair' after the end of TPS status for Haiti. The youth, Pierre Damas Bel, was a 20-year-old honors student at Wright State University. He died after walking into traffic on Interstate 70 in Springfield, Ohio.

    SourcesAngelus NewsDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendOSV NewsThe Catholic SunAmerica

  4. 04
    Pope Leo XIV attends exhibition of Holy Tunic at Stade de France
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago

    The Holy Tunic of Christ was exhibited at the Stade de France in the presence of Pope Leo XIV and 80,000 young people.

    2 sourcesZENIT News AgencyAleteia

    The Holy Tunic of Christ was exhibited at the Stade de France in the presence of Pope Leo XIV and 80,000 young people. The tunic has been conserved in Argenteuil for over 1,200 years.

    SourcesZENIT News AgencyAleteia

  5. 05
    Supporters flock to British shrine
    discussLiturgyNew1h ago

    British supporters of the traditional Latin Mass have welcomed an unprecedented youth turnout at their annual pilgrimage.

    3 sourcesThe Catholic SunOSV NewsThe Catholic Register

    British supporters of the traditional Latin Mass have welcomed an unprecedented youth turnout at their annual pilgrimage. Record participation was also reported at a larger event in France. The event took place at a British shrine.

    SourcesThe Catholic SunOSV NewsThe Catholic Register

  6. 06
    Vatican hosts 147 new bishops for abuse prevention, liturgy courses
    discussVaticanNew1h ago

    The Vatican is hosting a formation course for 147 newly appointed bishops from five continents.

    5 sourcesACI PrensaCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register+2

    The Vatican is hosting a formation course for 147 newly appointed bishops from five continents. The course covers abuse prevention and liturgy. The program has been a fixture of the Church calendar since 2000.

    SourcesACI PrensaCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterACI AfricaACI Digital

  7. 07
    Cardinal Ignace Dogbo Bessi denounces money idolatry and illegal gold mining
    discussBishopsNew3h ago
    2 sourcesVatican NewsACI Africa

    SourcesVatican NewsACI Africa

  8. 08
    Opus Dei denies taking Virgin of Torreciudad
    discussDiocesesNew2h ago

    The Opus Dei has denied taking the Virgin of Torreciudad, calling the accusations "sustracción, usurpación o retención ilegal".

    4 sourcesAlfa y OmegaReligión DigitalVida Nueva+1

    The Opus Dei has denied taking the Virgin of Torreciudad, calling the accusations "sustracción, usurpación o retención ilegal". The organization has released documents about the transfer of the Virgin and has stated that it will accept the decision of the Holy See. The dispute is between the Opus Dei and the bishop of Barbastro-Monzón, Ángel Pérez Pueyo.

    SourcesAlfa y OmegaReligión DigitalVida NuevaReligión en Libertad

  9. 09
    Archdiocese of Rouen and Archdiocese of Toulouse make pilgrimage to Lourdes
    discussDiocesesNew2h ago

    The Archdiocese of Rouen and Archdiocese of Toulouse made a pilgrimage to Lourdes.

    2 sourcesArchdiocese of ToulouseArchdiocese of Rouen

    The Archdiocese of Rouen and Archdiocese of Toulouse made a pilgrimage to Lourdes. 685 pilgrims from Rouen attended from August 22-27. Toulouse pilgrims, accompanied by Mgr de Kerimel and Mgr Batut, attended from August 27-30, 2026.

    SourcesArchdiocese of ToulouseArchdiocese of Rouen

  10. 10
    International Theological Commission publishes document on ecological conversion
    discussVaticanUpdated4h ago

    The International Theological Commission has published a document on ecological conversion, emphasizing the importance of the Eucharist.

    6 sourcesACI StampaCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register+3

    The International Theological Commission has published a document on ecological conversion, emphasizing the importance of the Eucharist. The document, titled "Caring for Our Common Home", examines the relationship between humanity and creation. It provides guidelines and principles for care of the Common Home and ecological conversion.

    SourcesACI StampaCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterCatholic Star HeraldACI AfricaCatholic World Report

  11. 11
    Catholic Couple Braves Cold Waters on Wedding Day Amid Monsoon
    discussCatholic LifeNew24m ago
    National Catholic Register

    SourcesNational Catholic Register

  12. 12
    Cardinal Cupich, Catholic religious sisters sue Illinois to halt assisted suicide law
    discussBishopsNew27m ago
    Catholic News Agency

    SourcesCatholic News Agency

  13. 13
    Disciples of Mercy chosen for annual Catholic Charities dinner
    discussDiocesesNew38m ago
    Catholic Star Herald

    SourcesCatholic Star Herald

  14. 14
    Pope Leo XIV says Christians in the Middle East offer a ‘precious testimony for the entire Church’
    discussVaticanNew42m ago
    The Catholic Sun

    SourcesThe Catholic Sun

  15. 15
    Victim 0001: Friends recall Father Mychal Judge's 9/11 loss and legacy
    discussReligious OrdersNew50m ago
    The Catholic Register

    SourcesThe Catholic Register

  16. 16
    Father King praised for being ‘wonderful preacher’
    discussBishopsNew51m ago
    Catholic Star Herald

    SourcesCatholic Star Herald

  17. 17
    Priest Personnel Changes Announced
    discussBishopsNew1h ago
    Catholic Star Herald

    SourcesCatholic Star Herald

  18. 18
    Catholic Social Action Office presents Venerable Henriette Delille
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    The Catholic Telegraph

    The Catholic Social Action Office presents Venerable Henriette Delille, founder of the Sisters of the Holy Family. Her story reflects the complex racial dynamics of New Orleans. The presentation is part of the Saintly Seven series.

    SourcesThe Catholic Telegraph

  19. 19
    Bishops’ book endorsement points to ongoing AI debate
    discussBishopsNew1h ago
    The Pillar

    SourcesThe Pillar

  20. 20
    The Pope and the pauper: Key element of St. Francis’ story captured in medieval Assisi fresco
    discussVaticanNew1h ago
    The Monitor

    SourcesThe Monitor

  21. 21
    The Ancient Providers and Protectors of God’s Family: Part 9
    discussBishopsNew2h ago
    The Catholic Telegraph

    SourcesThe Catholic Telegraph

  22. 22
    Habits & Lab Coats
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    The Catholic Telegraph

    SourcesThe Catholic Telegraph

  23. 23
    Cardinal Tagle addresses new Bishops
    discussBishopsNew2h ago

    Cardinal Luis Antonio G. Tagle addressed new Bishops of the territories overseen by the Dicastery for Evangelization.

    Agenzia Fides

    Cardinal Luis Antonio G. Tagle addressed new Bishops of the territories overseen by the Dicastery for Evangelization. The Dicastery is called to accompany, support and collaborate with the new particular Churches. Cardinal Tagle outlined the tasks, structures and activities of the Section for First Evangelization and the New Particular Churches.

    SourcesAgenzia Fides

  24. 24
    Cardinal Jaime Spengler signs pact with Electoral Justice and other religious institutions
    discussChurch & StateNew2h ago
    CNBB

    Cardinal Jaime Spengler signed a pact with Electoral Justice and other religious institutions to promote a culture of peace during the electoral process. The initiative aims to promote dialogue, respect, and tolerance.

    SourcesCNBB

  25. 25
    Order of Preachers grows Priestly Fraternities of St. Dominic
    discussReligious OrdersNew3h ago
    Order of Preachers

    Nine diocesan priests made profession in the Priestly Fraternities of St. Dominic. The Province of St. Joseph establishes its first local fraternity chapters. The Priestly Fraternities of St. Dominic grow in the Province of St. Joseph.

    SourcesOrder of Preachers

  26. 26
    Pope Leo Stands Above the ‘Liturgy Wars’
    discussVaticanNew2h ago
    National Catholic Register

    SourcesNational Catholic Register

  27. 27
    Discovering the Art of the Homily
    discussDiocesesNew2h ago
    Franciscan Media

    SourcesFranciscan Media

  28. 28
    25 Years: Remembering Fr. Jim Willig (1951-2001)
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    The Catholic Telegraph

    SourcesThe Catholic Telegraph

  29. 29
    9/11 Scholarship Recipients Help Carry Family Legacies to the Next Generation
    discussEducationNew3h ago
    The Tablet

    SourcesThe Tablet

  30. 30
    Wile E. Coyote sues Acme Corporation
    discussCultureNew1h ago
    The Catholic SpiritPerspective

    Wile E. Coyote sues Acme Corporation for selling him defective products. The comedy film blends live action with animation.

    SourcesThe Catholic Spirit

  31. 31
    Seminarians return to St. Charles Borromeo Seminary
    discussEducationNew3h ago
    CatholicPhilly

    Seminarians returned to St. Charles Borromeo Seminary for the start of the 2026-27 academic year. The seminary marks 195 years of priestly formation.

    SourcesCatholicPhilly

  32. 32
    Season of Creation 2026: Catholic Bishop in South Africa Calls for Attention to Environmental Crises
    discussVaticanNew3h ago
    ACI Africa

    SourcesACI Africa

  33. 33
    Catholic Bishop Calls for Active Participation in Diocesan Eucharistic Congress in Malawi
    discussBishopsNew3h ago
    ACI Africa

    SourcesACI Africa

  34. 34
    Bishop’s garden grows from vision of faith, mercy
    discussBishopsNew3h ago
    Catholic Star Herald

    SourcesCatholic Star Herald

  35. 35
    Over 150 Guinean Youth Heading to West African Youth Day Told to Embrace Gathering as Missionary Experience
    discussBishopsNew3h ago
    ACI Africa

    SourcesACI Africa

  36. 36
    Thousands Expected At Blessed Laval Pilgrimage in Mauritius with Calls for a More Just, Fraternal Society
    discussBishopsNew3h ago
    ACI Africa

    SourcesACI Africa

  37. 37
    S’engager pour se donner
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    Associazione Clericale della Comunità dell'Emanuele

    SourcesAssociazione Clericale della Comunità dell'Emanuele

  38. 38
    Mozambican Catholic Bishop Laid to Rest, Remembered as “man of joy”
    discussBishopsNew3h ago
    ACI Africa

    SourcesACI Africa

  39. 39
    Ex-Eagles Bradberry an assistant coach at Camden Catholic
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    Catholic Star Herald

    SourcesCatholic Star Herald

  40. 40
    23ª domenica T. O. – Anno A (6.9.2026) MJ
    discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
    Missionari Comboniani del Cuore di Gesù

    SourcesMissionari Comboniani del Cuore di Gesù

  41. 41
    Interview: Is the Church in Crisis? (III)
    discussCultureNew3h ago
    Rome Reports

    SourcesRome Reports

  42. 42
    Dealing with compassion fatigue—the Ignatian way
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    America

    SourcesAmerica

  43. 43
    Overwhelmed by Your Responsibilities?
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

    SourcesThe Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

  44. 44
    Why Did Dolly Mean So Much to Us?
    discussCultureNew3h ago
    Commonweal

    SourcesCommonweal

  45. 45
    Dom Rodolfo Lué Weber writes on fraternal life
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    CNBBPerspective

    Dom Rodolfo Lué Weber, Archbishop of Passo Fundo, writes on the importance of fraternal life. He says it is a sign of God's presence. He emphasizes the need for continuous effort to correct what is wrong.

    SourcesCNBB

  46. 46
    What did Pope Leo XIV say about Minority Christians Minorities in Muslim Countries?
    discussVaticanNew4h ago
    Rome Reports

    SourcesRome Reports

  47. 47
    Dom Lindomar Rocha Mota calls for justice in Brazil
    discussChurch & StateNew2h ago
    CNBBPerspective

    Dom Lindomar Rocha Mota, Bishop of São Luís de Montes Belos, writes about the need for justice in Brazil. He argues that institutions should serve all people, not just those in power.

    SourcesCNBB

  48. 48
    Venezuela: “Nothing will stand in the way of our mission”
    discussBishopsNew5h ago
    Aid to the Church in Need

    SourcesAid to the Church in Need

  49. 49
    Pope Leo XIV: Priest training lasts rightly long
    discussVaticanNew5h ago

    Pope Leo XIV says priest training is not a luxury, but essential for their mission.

    Vatican News

    Pope Leo XIV says priest training is not a luxury, but essential for their mission. He emphasizes that no one in the Church calls themselves, and that every priest is sent to all to proclaim the Gospel.

    SourcesVatican News

  50. 50
    Dom Leomar Antônio Brustolin writes about faith
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    CNBBPerspective

    Dom Leomar Antônio Brustolin, Archbishop of Santa Maria (RS), writes about faith in the face of adversity. He reflects on the story of Daniel in the lions' den. The archbishop notes that Daniel's faith is not deterred by the decree prohibiting his prayer.

    SourcesCNBB

  51. 51
    The bad does not outweigh the good
    discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
    America

    SourcesAmerica

  52. 52
    Dom Jailton Oliveira Lino publishes reflection
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    CNBBPerspective

    Dom Jailton Oliveira Lino, Bishop of Itabuna, publishes a reflection on the Christian life. The reflection is based on the Gospel of Luke. It emphasizes the importance of allowing Jesus' word to transform daily choices.

    SourcesCNBB

  53. 53
    Bishops of Eastern Churches Granted More Autonomy After Changes to Canon Law
    discussCanon LawNew4h ago
    Rome Reports

    SourcesRome Reports

  54. 54
    Dom Rodolfo Luís Weber writes about the lives of prophets
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    CNBBPerspective

    Dom Rodolfo Luís Weber, Archbishop of Passo Fundo, writes about the lives of prophets. He reflects on their initial resistance to God's presence and their subsequent transformation.

    SourcesCNBB

  55. 55
    Peggy Morrow leads family faith formation at St. Scholastica Parish
    discussEducationNew5h ago
    Denver Catholic

    Peggy Morrow and Father Robert Wedow introduce family faith formation at St. Scholastica Parish in Erie. The Holy Spirit guided them. Parents and families are at the center of their children's formation.

    SourcesDenver Catholic

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