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  1. 01
    Cardinal Czerny addresses 25th Inter-Institutional Meeting
    discussVaticanNew57m ago

    Cardinal Michael Czerny sends a message to the 25th Inter-Institutional Meeting of the Amazonian Itinerant Team.

    Vatican News

    Cardinal Michael Czerny sends a message to the 25th Inter-Institutional Meeting of the Amazonian Itinerant Team. He stresses the importance of reflecting on the work of various institutions for the Amazon. The meeting marks 25 years of gatherings in service of the Amazon.

    SourcesVatican News

  2. 02
    Paul Liu Honggang ordained Bishop of Datong
    discussBishopsUpdated1h ago

    Paul Liu Honggang was ordained Bishop of Datong in China.

    6 sources16 reportsVatican News

    Paul Liu Honggang was ordained Bishop of Datong in China. 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

  3. 03
    Pope names Jean Abou Charouche Apostolic Exarch for Melkite Greek Catholics in Argentina
    discussBishopsUpdated1h ago
    2 sourcesHoly See Press OfficeACI Prensa

    SourcesHoly See Press OfficeACI Prensa

  4. 04
    Nepal suffers 900+ deaths after earthquake
    discussCultureUpdated3h ago
    2 sources4 reportsVatican NewsL'Osservatore Romano

    SourcesVatican NewsL'Osservatore Romano

  5. 05
    Pope Leo XIV receives members of the supervisory commission for the Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza foundation
    discussVaticanNew1h 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

  6. 06
    Bishop Bulus Yohanna calls for increased security at places of worship
    discussBishopsUpdated5h ago

    Bishop Bulus Yohanna of Kontagora has called for increased security measures at places of worship in Nigeria.

    2 sources3 reportsAgenzia 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

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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 The Southern Cross · ACI Africa
    1. Brother Clarence Watts: Vocation to tell the Story of Faith
    2. Durban youth keep lamps burning for Christ
    3. Princess Mohato Seeiiso appointed UNDP Goodwill Ambassador
  2. America The Catholic Telegraph · The Catholic Sun · OSV News
    1. We may never see the fruit—Plant anyway.
    2. Father Marko Rupnik faces allegations of abuse
    3. Catholic Review explains Church teaching on death penalty
  3. Asia CBCP News · LiCAS News
    1. Cardinal Ambo: ‘Time to go beyond resiliency — to defiance’
    2. Archbishop Socrates Villegas marks 25 years as bishop
    3. Philippine bishops rally behind Kasibu communities after anti-mining arrests
  4. Europe Opoka · Chiesa Cattolica Italiana · Diocese of Kilmore
    1. Wolfgang Büscher warns of catastrophe in Germany
    2. Bishops meet in Benevento
    3. Bishop Martin publishes Season of Creation statement
  5. Oceania The Catholic Weekly · The Catholic Leader · Catholic Outlook
    1. Fr Ray El Fakhry ordained as Maronite priest in Melbourne
    2. Roy Thompson remembered at funeral
    3. Diocese of Parramatta publishes weekly news update

Monday, August 31

54 stories · 11 corroborated
  1. 01
    Father Marko Rupnik faces allegations of abuse
    discussLife & FamilyNew54m ago

    Father Marko Rupnik faces allegations of spiritual and sexual abuse.

    2 sourcesThe Catholic SunOSV News

    Father Marko Rupnik faces allegations of spiritual and sexual abuse. The Catholic Church's handling of the case has been criticized. The case has raised questions about the Church's commitment to transparency.

    SourcesThe Catholic SunOSV News

  2. 02
    Brazil Archbishop Establishes Rules for AI Use
    discussDiocesesNew2h ago

    Archbishop Josafá Menezes da Silva directed the use of AI in archdiocesan communications to conform to reality and truth.

    2 sourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register

    Archbishop Josafá Menezes da Silva directed the use of AI in archdiocesan communications to conform to reality and truth. The rules aim to ensure the accuracy of information.

    SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register

  3. 03
    Bishop Martin publishes Season of Creation statement
    discussLiturgyNew2h ago

    Bishop Martin of the Diocese of Kilmore publishes a statement on the 2026 Season of Creation.

    2 sources3 reportsDiocese of KilmoreArchdiocese of Pretoria

    Bishop Martin of the Diocese of Kilmore publishes a statement on the 2026 Season of Creation. The statement includes a message from Pope Leo XIV and information on liturgical resources and a Mass broadcast. The Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference and the Archdiocese of Pretoria also provide resources for the Season of Creation.

    SourcesDiocese of KilmoreArchdiocese of Pretoria

  4. 04
    Bishop Pierre-André Dumas calls for end to massacres
    discussBishopsNew3h ago

    Bishop Pierre-André Dumas of Anse-à-Veau and Miragoâne calls for an end to massacres in Haiti.

    2 sourcesVatican NewsGość Niedzielny

    Bishop Pierre-André Dumas of Anse-à-Veau and Miragoâne calls for an end to massacres in Haiti. He emphasizes that the Church cannot remain silent in the face of Haitian suffering. Haiti needs concrete and coordinated international aid, but above all, national awakening and a sense of responsibility for the common good.

    SourcesVatican NewsGość Niedzielny

  5. 05
    Pope Leo XIV visits Lourdes
    discussVaticanNew2h ago

    Pope Leo XIV will visit Lourdes on September 27.

    2 sourcesArchdiocese of Toulousecath.ch

    Pope Leo XIV will visit Lourdes on September 27. The Archdiocese of Toulouse is preparing for the visit. Many parishes and schools are organizing bus trips.

    SourcesArchdiocese of Toulousecath.ch

  6. 06
    Bishop Ángel Pérez Pueyo threatens to resign if the Virgin of Torreciudad does not return to her hermitage
    discussBishopsNew2h ago

    Bishop Ángel Pérez Pueyo of Barbastro-Monzón has stated that he will put his position at the disposal of the Holy See before agreeing to any deal that would remove the original image of Our…

    5 sourcesVida NuevaReligión DigitalAlfa y Omega+2

    Bishop Ángel Pérez Pueyo of Barbastro-Monzón has stated that he will put his position at the disposal of the Holy See before agreeing to any deal that would remove the original image of Our Lady of the Angels of Torreciudad from its ancient hermitage. The bishop made this announcement in a public statement on August 31. The image is currently located at the Torreciudad shrine, which is linked to the Opus Dei. Pérez Pueyo has been critical of the shrine's management and has called for the Vatican to take direct control of its finances and pastoral activities.

    SourcesVida NuevaReligión DigitalAlfa y OmegaInfoVaticanaReligión en Libertad

  7. 07
    Pope Leo XIV ordains 6th Chinese bishop
    discussBishopsNew2h ago

    Pope Leo XIV has ordained the sixth Chinese bishop.

    5 sourcesACI PrensaCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register+2

    Pope Leo XIV has ordained the sixth Chinese bishop. Bishop Paolo Liu Honggang is the third bishop ordained in China in two months. The ordination is part of the Vatican-Beijing agreement.

    SourcesACI PrensaCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterAlfa y OmegaCatholic World Report

  8. 08
    Pope receives commission on hospital
    discussVaticanUpdated2h ago

    Pope Leo XIV received the oversight commission of the 'House for the Relief of Suffering' hospital.

    4 sources10 reportsVatican News

    Pope Leo XIV received the oversight commission of the 'House for the Relief of Suffering' hospital. The commission was established to ensure the continuity and future of the hospital. The meeting was held at Castel Gandolfo.

    SourcesVatican News

  9. 09
    Cardinal invites young people to 'farm aura' with Christ
    discussCatholic LifeUpdated4h ago

    Archbishop Fernando Chomali of Santiago, Chile, invites young people to 'farm aura' with Christ.

    3 sourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report

    Archbishop Fernando Chomali of Santiago, Chile, invites young people to 'farm aura' with Christ. He references a trend among youth to redirect their ambitions in life from looking cool to serving Christ with joy.

    SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report

  10. 10
    Leo XIV names Paul Liu Honggang bishop of Datong
    discussBishops6h ago

    Paul Liu Honggang has been ordained bishop of Datong.

    2 sourcesVida NuevaInfoVaticana

    Paul Liu Honggang has been ordained bishop of Datong. Leo XIV approved his candidacy. The ordination was held on August 31.

    SourcesVida NuevaInfoVaticana

  11. 11
    Cenotaphs: Memorials and signs of hope after a violent death
    discussLife & Family7h ago
    2 sourcesCatholic News AgencyCatholic World Report

    SourcesCatholic News AgencyCatholic World Report

  12. 12
    We may never see the fruit—Plant anyway.
    discussDiocesesNew32m ago
    The Catholic Telegraph

    SourcesThe Catholic Telegraph

  13. 13
    Emergency Relief and Prayers for Nepal-Tibet Border
    discussCatholic LifeNew35m ago
    Figlie della Presentazione di Maria Santissima al Tempio

    SourcesFiglie della Presentazione di Maria Santissima al Tempio

  14. 14
    Catholic Review explains Church teaching on death penalty
    discussLife & FamilyNew57m 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

  15. 15
    Catholic schools in Archdiocese of Baltimore keep cursive
    discussEducationNew57m 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

  16. 16
    Archdiocese of New York and Borgo Laudato Si’ at the Papal Estate Announce Digital Partnership for the 2026 Season of Creation
    discussVaticanNew57m ago
    Catholic New York

    SourcesCatholic New York

  17. 17
    Sister Rose Plathottathil visits Nazareth
    discussReligious OrdersNew1h 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

  18. 18
    Wolfgang Büscher warns of catastrophe in Germany
    discussCultureNew1h 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

  19. 19
    Nuns of the Battlefield – Word and Art with Bishop Dolan
    discussBishopsNew1h ago
    The Catholic Sun

    SourcesThe Catholic Sun

  20. 20
    AI Isn’t Evil — but Prudence Is Essential
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    National Catholic Register

    SourcesNational Catholic Register

  21. 21
    Who has known the mind of the Lord?
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    America

    SourcesAmerica

  22. 22
    Nepal priest: “Our presence among those who are suffering will give them hope”
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    Aid to the Church in Need

    SourcesAid to the Church in Need

  23. 23
    In fight against antisemitism, Israel steps up U.S. Catholic outreach
    discussChurch & StateNew2h ago
    Catholic News Agency

    SourcesCatholic News Agency

  24. 24
    Bishops meet in Benevento
    discussBishopsNew3h ago
    Chiesa Cattolica Italiana

    Bishops meet in Benevento to discuss the role of internal areas. Mons. Mariano Crociata spoke at the event.

    SourcesChiesa Cattolica Italiana

  25. 25
    “Cu(ltu)ra e Speranza: pillole di arte e scienza all’Ospedale Cottolengo”, il 15 settembre il prossimo incontro
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    3 reportsAncelle di Gesù del Cottolengo del Padre Alegre

    SourcesAncelle di Gesù del Cottolengo del Padre Alegre

  26. 26
    60-Second Sermon: 23rd Sunday in OT
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    Pray Tell

    SourcesPray Tell

  27. 27
    Catholic high school teams have high hopes for upcoming fall season
    discussEducationNew3h ago
    The Monitor

    SourcesThe Monitor

  28. 28
    A Few Notes on Readings from Job
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    New Liturgical Movement

    SourcesNew Liturgical Movement

  29. 29
    Bishop Vlado Košić speaks about importance of churches
    discussBishopsNew3h ago

    Bishop Vlado Košić spoke in Ilovi about the importance of churches for the life of the faithful community.

    Vatican News

    Bishop Vlado Košić spoke in Ilovi about the importance of churches for the life of the faithful community. He recalled the destroyed churches in the Petrinja area and the experiences of believers who lost their own church. He emphasized that churches are not just buildings for believers, but sanctuaries connected to their faith, history, and identity.

    SourcesVatican News

  30. 30
    ‘Come, follow me’: The mission of our Catholic schools
    discussBishopsNew3h ago
    The Monitor

    SourcesThe Monitor

  31. 31
    Bedford-Strohm says Churches have power to transform hearts on climate crisis
    discussCultureNew4h ago
    Agenzia SIR

    Heinrich Bedford-Strohm, moderator of the World Council of Churches, says Churches have the power to transform hearts on climate crisis. He spoke after the UN climate conference COP30. Recent floods in Nepal are an example of the consequences of climate change.

    SourcesAgenzia SIR

  32. 32
    Bishop Edmund Whalen’s Homily: August 31, 2026
    discussBishopsNew3h ago
    Catholic New York

    SourcesCatholic New York

  33. 33
    Cardinal Ambo: ‘Time to go beyond resiliency — to defiance’
    discussBishopsNew4h ago
    CBCP News

    SourcesCBCP News

  34. 34
    Minds opened to the world
    discussEducationNew4h ago
    Catholic Review

    SourcesCatholic Review

  35. 35
    Catholic Review announces Catholic End-of-Life Conference
    discussLife & FamilyNew4h ago
    Catholic Review

    Catholic Review announces a Catholic conference on end-of-life issues. The conference will take place at St. Louis in Clarksville. It will be held on Sept. 12.

    SourcesCatholic Review

  36. 36
    Maddalena Boschetti stays in Haiti
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    3 reportsVatican News

    SourcesVatican News

  37. 37
    Cardinal Arlindo Furtado leads "Roda de Conversa" in Mindelo
    discussBishopsNew5h ago

    Cardinal Arlindo Furtado led a conversation in Mindelo, Cabo Verde, on the theme "Fazei tudo o que Ele vos disser".

    Vatican News

    Cardinal Arlindo Furtado led a conversation in Mindelo, Cabo Verde, on the theme "Fazei tudo o que Ele vos disser". The event was held at the pro-cathedral and attended by dozens of faithful and local Catholic community members.

    SourcesVatican News

  38. 38
    Diocese de Marabá holds IX Simpósio Mariano
    discussDiocesesNew5h ago

    The Diocese of Marabá held the IX Simpósio Mariano, with over 800 participants.

    Vatican News

    The Diocese of Marabá held the IX Simpósio Mariano, with over 800 participants. The event was organized by the Evangelization Directorate of the Círio de Nazaré.

    SourcesVatican News

  39. 39
    Every conversion story is an invitation to grow with God
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    U.S. Catholic

    SourcesU.S. Catholic

  40. 40
    Pope sends aid to Nepal
    discussVaticanNew5h ago

    Pope Francis sends financial aid to Nepal after devastating floods.

    Vatican News

    Pope Francis sends financial aid to Nepal after devastating floods. The floods have caused over 630 deaths and 3000 people are still missing.

    SourcesVatican News

  41. 41
    Archbishop Socrates Villegas marks 25 years as bishop
    discussBishopsNew5h ago
    CBCP News

    Archbishop Socrates Villegas of Lingayen-Dagupan marked 25 years as a bishop. He says ministry is 'dangerous every day'.

    SourcesCBCP News

  42. 42
    A Generous Helping: CulinArt Food Founder Gifts Sisters of St. Joseph $1.5 Million
    discussReligious OrdersNew4h ago
    The Tablet

    SourcesThe Tablet

  43. 43
    Faith and Food: The Di Paolo’s
    discussLife & FamilyNew5h ago
    Catholic Star Herald

    SourcesCatholic Star Herald

  44. 44
    Media partnership collars men where they're at
    discussDiocesesNew5h ago
    The Catholic Register

    SourcesThe Catholic Register

  45. 45
    Pope Leo XIV publishes catecheses on Lumen Gentium
    discussEducationNew5h ago
    RKKerk.nl

    The Landelijke Werkgroep Synodaliteit has published a book with catecheses by Pope Leo XIV on Lumen Gentium. The book contains nine chapters. Lumen Gentium is a document of the Second Vatican Council about the Church.

    SourcesRKKerk.nl

  46. 46
    Quelle « communion » ?
    discussCatholic LifeNew5h ago
    FSSPX.News

    SourcesFSSPX.News

  47. 47
    Radio Interview: Get on board the Mercy Train
    discussLife & FamilyNew5h ago
    Catholic Review

    SourcesCatholic Review

  48. 48
    Spanish bishop says Ceuta crisis is part of a ‘geopolitical game’
    discussBishopsNew5h ago
    Crux

    SourcesCrux

  49. 49
    Vatican News reports on Ercolano exhibit in Roma
    discussCulture6h ago

    Vatican News reports on an exhibit about Ercolano in Roma.

    Vatican News

    Vatican News reports on an exhibit about Ercolano in Roma. The exhibit features over 70 artifacts and shows daily life in the ancient city. It is open until October 18.

    SourcesVatican News

  50. 50
    China Pressured a US Catholic Group to Censor Its Keynote Speaker. They Complied.
    discussCatholic LifeNew5h ago
    National Catholic Register

    SourcesNational Catholic Register

  51. 51
    Pope Leo XIV calls for support of life
    discussVatican6h ago
    Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference

    Pope Leo XIV calls on humanity to support the gift of life. The Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference shares his message. The message coincides with the Season of Creation 2026.

    SourcesIrish Catholic Bishops' Conference

  52. 52
    Formazione dei giovani alla giustizia e alla coscienza critica nel tempo dell’IA
    discussCatholic Life6h ago
    Istituto Cavanis Congregazione delle Scuole di Carità

    SourcesIstituto Cavanis Congregazione delle Scuole di Carità

  53. 53
    Running, discipline, and the theology of the body
    discussCatholic Life6h ago
    Aleteia

    SourcesAleteia

  54. 54
    Paul Liu Honggang ordained Bishop of Datong
    discussBishops7h ago

    Paul Liu Honggang was ordained bishop of Datong, China.

    Agenzia Fides

    Paul Liu Honggang was ordained bishop of Datong, China. He was appointed by the Holy Father on August 10, 2026. He was born in Wufuying, near Taiyuan.

    SourcesAgenzia Fides

Sunday, August 30

1 story · 1 corroborated
  1. 01
    Father Edward McNamara answers questions on Communion at weddings
    discussLiturgy1d ago

    Father Edward McNamara answers questions on Communion at weddings outside of a Mass.

    2 sourcesZENIT News Agency

    Father Edward McNamara answers questions on Communion at weddings outside of a Mass. He is a professor of liturgy and sacramental theology at the Pontifical Regina Apostolorum university. The Legionary of Christ priest provides guidance on the topic.

    SourcesZENIT News Agency

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