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A federal judge has delayed a lawsuit over the abortion pill mifepristone. The lawsuit was brought by Texas and Florida. The delay is until after the midterm elections.

SourcesThe Catholic SunCatholic News Agency

Bishop Michael Olson of the Diocese of Fort Worth has announced the opening of a new parish in Arlington, Texas, named after St. Matthew Ayariga, a Ghanaian martyr. The parish will be the first in the world named after Ayariga and will serve the Ghanaian community in north Texas. Ayariga was one of 21 Christian migrant workers kidnapped and beheaded by ISIS in Libya in 2015.

SourcesCatholic News AgencyACI Africa

Pope Leo XIV presided over a Mass for the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation at Castel Gandolfo. He encouraged Christians to embrace ecological conversion and care for creation. The Pope stressed that it is not yet too late to repair humanity's relationship with the environment.

SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

The Archdiocese of Rio de Janeiro held a Concert for Peace. The concert was part of the 13th Social Communication Seminar. The Diocese of Vittorio Veneto announces a concert in the Seminary Chapel.

SourcesDiocese of Vittorio VenetoDiocese of São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro

Bishop Menjivar has appointed priests to assist with the expansion of the Latin Mass in West Virginia. The move aims to foster greater unity among Catholic faithful and attend to their diverse spiritual needs. The diocesan announcement was reported by Catholic News Agency.

SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register

The Vatican's diplomat says diplomacy remains a possible path toward ending the war in Ukraine after talks with Russian officials and Church leaders in Moscow. The diplomat's mission was focused on peace despite no concrete breakthrough. The Vatican's equivalent of a foreign minister made the statement after the talks.

SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register

The school at Holy Family Parish in Gaza reopens for the first time since the start of Israel's military campaign. Auxiliary Bishop William Shomali says the reopening is a reminder that 'hope is stronger than fear.' Approximately 1,000 students are expected to attend.

SourcesCatholic ReviewDiocese of ValenceThe Catholic TelegraphAngelus NewsThe Catholic SunOSV News

Nine seminarians from the Diocese of Nashville spent their summer assignments on a working farm, growing in spirit, community, and agrarian know-how. The seminarians lived in tents and slept on cots during the summer assignment. The experience was guided by Deacon Chris Simpson.

SourcesThe Catholic TelegraphDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic SunOSV News

A Canadian court ruled in favor of Cardinal Marc Ouellet, finding sexual misconduct accusations against him to be unfounded. The plaintiff must pay him $100,000 in damages for defamation. The cardinal, former archbishop of Quebec, was cleared of sexual assault allegations.

SourcesCruxZENIT News AgencyAleteiaCatholic News AgencyThe PillarCatholic World Report

SourcesDiocese of BeauvaisDiocese of GubbioDiocese of Assisi–Nocera Umbra–Gualdo Tadino

Wendell Berry, an American author, died at 92. He urged Americans to pursue a simpler life. His cause of death is unknown.

SourcesCatholic News AgencyCatholic Star HeraldNational Catholic Register

Archbishop Shelton J. Fabre, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development, released a statement ahead of Labor Day. He encouraged all to be 'builders of communion' and ensure that innovation and development benefit all. He also emphasized the need to listen to the experiences of workers, families, young people, and communities of color as they struggle to find stability.

SourcesUSCCB NewsDiocese of RichmondDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendCatholic New YorkThe Catholic SunOSV News

The Conferência Nacional dos Bispos do Brasil (CNBB) is holding a seminar on the integrated management of Church cultural assets. The seminar will take place from October 5 to 8 in Brasília. Participants will have the opportunity to attend conferences, panels, and workshops.

SourcesCNBBDiocese of Itabira–Fabriciano

Pope Leo XIV asks for prayers for fair and sustainable water management. He thanks God for the gift of water.

SourcesDiocese of São José dos CamposDiocese of Guajará-Mirim