What is happening in the Church today?

SourcesThe Catholic Weekly

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

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.

SourcesACI Prensa

SourcesPublic Discourse

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.

SourcesCatholic Review

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

SourcesLiCAS News

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

Sourcescath.ch

The publication is about a farm.

Sourcescath.ch

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.

SourcesDOMRADIO.DE

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

SourcesNewsbook

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

An attack on any place of worship constitutes an attack on our collective humanity.

SourcesCrux

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

India’s bishops call for solidarity with neighbors as the death toll from a Nepal-China disaster grows. The death toll rose to at least 734. More than 3,000 people are still missing.

SourcesCrux

SourcesNational Catholic Register

Bishop Joseph Galea-Curmi delivered a homily. He celebrated a special day of thanksgiving. The first stone of the parish church was laid 100 years ago.

SourcesKnisja Maltija

SourcesKnisja Maltija

French politicians return to campaign trail ahead of 2027 presidential election. Olivier Faure is expected to announce candidacy.

SourcesLa Croix

Gérard Defois, former archbishop, reflects on a century of Catholicism in France. He discusses the challenges facing the Church.

SourcesLa Croix

The Ferences Világi Rend held a general chapter in Csíksomlyó. The meeting included prayer, spiritual reflection, and planning for the next period.

SourcesMagyar Kurír

The president’s role is largely ceremonial. Catholic Church leaders hope Alamgir can be an effective voice of moral leadership.

SourcesCrux

Gangs killed 47 people in a church in Haiti. The attack highlights the expansion of criminal power beyond Port-au-Prince.

SourcesVatican News

The series is titled [PRL z perspektywy zakrystii - cz.3.] Witaj, szkoło!

SourcesDeon

Alex Borg, leader of the Nationalist Party, said a serious government with a strong economy does not leave families and businesses in the dark. He stated that economic growth means nothing if people do not see it in their lives and do not have a better quality of life.

SourcesNewsbook

CN Agro shows the creation of Crioulo Horse in São Paulo. The report highlights the love for horses. The horse unites the family.

SourcesCanção Nova

Halmai Tamás published poetry in Új Ember. His poems appeared in the Mértékadó cultural supplement.

SourcesMagyar Kurír

Bishop Erik Varden celebrated a solemn Mass in Longyearbyen to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the first Catholic Mass on Svalbard. In his homily, he reflected on vulnerability and solitude, inviting Christians to rediscover a healthy sense of reality and to bring Christ's reconciliation, healing, and friendship to those who are isolated and frightened. The Mass was held on August 30.

SourcesVatican News

The Diocese of Talibon is preparing for its first diocesan synod. The synod comes 40 years after the diocese's establishment.

SourcesCBCP News

Pope Leoni XIV led the Angelus prayer from Piazza della Libertà in Castel Gandolfo. He warned against the temptation to think that God makes mistakes or is indifferent to his people. The Pope encouraged the faithful to follow the example of Peter and not interrupt the dialogue with God, but to listen humbly.

SourcesVatican News