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Pope Leo XIV dedicates his September prayer intention to water care, recognizing it as a God-given right.
Pope Leo XIV dedicates his September prayer intention to water care, recognizing it as a God-given right. He invites people to denounce waste and pollution, and to defend the right to access water without fear or inequality. The intention is part of the "Prega con il Papa" project.
SourcesVatican NewsL'Osservatore RomanoDiocese of FortalezaCanção Nova
Pope Leo XIV has released his prayer intention for September, focusing on the care of water.
Pope Leo XIV has released his prayer intention for September, focusing on the care of water. The prayer intention is part of the Pope's Worldwide Prayer Network. The Pope's prayer asks for a just and sustainable management of water, a vital resource. The prayer also asks for forgiveness for turning water into a commodity and forgetting that it is a universal gift.
Pope Leo XIV dedicates his prayer intention for September to the care of water.
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
Pope Leo XIV has announced his prayer intention for September, focusing on the care of water as a sacred gift and a symbol of God's generosity.
Pope Leo XIV has announced his prayer intention for September, focusing on the care of water as a sacred gift and a symbol of God's generosity. He calls for responsible and equitable management of this vital resource, ensuring access to it for all. The intention is promoted through the Pope's Worldwide Prayer Network and the Dicastery for Communication.
SourcesArchdiocese of Minsk-MohilevDiocese of DunkeldVatican NewsL'Osservatore RomanoOpokaTK KBS
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A school at Holy Family Parish in Gaza reopens.
A school at Holy Family Parish in Gaza reopens. The school closed due to Israel's military campaign. A bishop comments on the reopening.
A Quebec court ruled in favor of Cardinal Ouellet in a defamation lawsuit, ordering the accuser to pay him $100,000.
A Quebec court ruled in favor of Cardinal Ouellet in a defamation lawsuit, ordering the accuser to pay him $100,000. The cardinal was accused of sexual abuse. The court found the accuser guilty of slander.
SourcesCruxZENIT News Agency
Nừ Tu Anệ Lê Thị Hồi, a member of the Tình Dòng Phaolò Đà Năng, has died at the age of 76.
Nừ Tu Anệ Lê Thị Hồi, a member of the Tình Dòng Phaolò Đà Năng, has died at the age of 76. She had been a nun for 53 years. The news was announced by the Giáo Phẫn Kon Tum and Giáo Phẫn Đà Năng.
Poland’s bishops call on state authorities to block commercial surrogacy providers.
Poland’s bishops call on state authorities to block commercial surrogacy providers. A Ukrainian fertility clinic plans a promotional event in Warsaw.
Cardinal Jaime Spengler, president of the Conferência Nacional dos Bispos do Brasil, calls for collective commitment to care for creation.
Cardinal Jaime Spengler, president of the Conferência Nacional dos Bispos do Brasil, calls for collective commitment to care for creation. He highlights the urgency of climate change challenges. The call is made on the occasion of the 11th World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation.
SourcesCNBBDiocese of Fortaleza
The Archbishop of Valencia participated in the start of the school year at the Diocesan Claret School in Xàtiva.
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.
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.
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
US officials say the US must balance other interests in Nigeria as Christian persecution continues.
US officials say the US must balance other interests in Nigeria as Christian persecution continues. Tibor Nagy, a former assistant secretary of the Bureau of African Affairs, said Nigerians must solve the problem.
SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report
Cardinal Luis Antonio G. Tagle has appointed Father Johannes Laichner as National Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies in Austria.
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
Carmelite sisters are building a monastery in Pennsylvania using traditional stonemasonry and timber framing.
Carmelite sisters are building a monastery in Pennsylvania using traditional stonemasonry and timber framing. The monastery is intended to last a thousand years. The sisters are from the Carmel of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph.
SourcesNational Catholic RegisterCatholic News AgencyCatholic Star HeraldCatholic World Report
Paul Liu Honggang was consecrated bishop of Datong, China, on August 31.
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.
Catholic bishops of Nigeria appeal for peace after massacres in Borgu and Ukum. Dozens killed. Aid to the Church in Need supports the Church in Nigeria.
SourcesAid to the Church in Need
Archbishop James Golka celebrated Mass for the Serra Clubs in Denver, Colorado. The Serra Clubs support vocations through prayer, friendship and encouragement. Archbishop Golka thanked them for their support.
SourcesDenver Catholic
The Diocese of Graz-Seckau has banned the Fraternité Saint-Pie X from praying the rosary at Mariazell. This is the second major Marian shrine in Europe to bar the group.
SourcesFSSPX.News
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.
Caritas Italiana reports a flood crisis in Rasuwa, Nepal. The flood occurred on August 26. It caused widespread destruction.
SourcesCaritas Italiana
Father Budi Purnomo, Secretary of the Indonesian Bishops’ Conference, comments on the recent protests in Indonesia.
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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