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Pope Leo XIV received members of the supervisory commission for the Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza foundation.
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
Paul Liu Honggang was ordained Bishop of Datong on August 31.
Paul Liu Honggang was ordained Bishop of Datong on August 31. He was appointed by Pope Leo XIV 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.
SourcesVatican News
Bishop Pierre-André Dumas of Anse-à-Veau and Miragoâne calls for an end to massacres in Haiti.
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
Bishop Bulus Yohanna of Kontagora has called for increased security measures at places of worship in Nigeria.
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
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.
Archbishop Josafá Menezes da Silva directed the use of AI in archdiocesan communications to conform to reality and truth.
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.
Bishop Martin of the Diocese of Kilmore publishes a statement on the 2026 Season of Creation.
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.
Pope Leo XIV will visit Lourdes on September 27.
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.
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…
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
Pope Leo XIV has ordained the sixth Chinese bishop.
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
Pope Leo XIV received the Commission of vigilance on the Fondazione Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza.
Pope Leo XIV received the Commission of vigilance on the Fondazione Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza. The Commission was established to identify solutions to strengthen the efficiency, efficacy, and sustainability of the Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza. The Pope verified the state of advancement of the Commission's work, with particular attention to the analysis of the economic and financial situation of the Fondazione and the identification of solutions to guarantee its sustainability in the long term.
SourcesVatican News
Paul Liu Honggang has been ordained bishop of Datong.
Paul Liu Honggang has been ordained bishop of Datong. Leo XIV approved his candidacy. The ordination was held on August 31.
SourcesVida NuevaInfoVaticana
Archbishop Fernando Chomali of Santiago, Chile, invites young people to 'farm aura' with Christ.
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
The Olomoucká arcidieáze launches the fifth pillar of Projekt Propojeni, focusing on the management of church property.
The Olomoucká arcidieáze launches the fifth pillar of Projekt Propojeni, focusing on the management of church property. The project aims to find ways to care for churches, rectories, chapels, and lands in a way that supports pastoral care and evangelization.
Caritas runs community kitchens and sources body bags in Nepal after a flood.
Caritas runs community kitchens and sources body bags in Nepal after a flood. The official death toll is 919. A second emergency, winter, is approaching.
SourcesLiCAS NewsCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterCatholic Star Herald
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
Bishops meet in Benevento to discuss the role of internal areas. Mons. Mariano Crociata spoke at the event.
SourcesChiesa Cattolica Italiana
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
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
Cardinal Arlindo Furtado led a conversation in Mindelo, Cabo Verde, on the theme "Fazei tudo o que Ele vos disser".
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
The Diocese of Marabá held the IX Simpósio Mariano, with over 800 participants.
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
Pope Francis sends financial aid to Nepal after devastating floods.
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
Vatican News reports on an exhibit about Ercolano in Roma.
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
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.
Paul Liu Honggang was ordained bishop of Datong, China.
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
He was previously Apostolic Administrator of the same circumscription.
He was previously Apostolic Administrator of the same circumscription. Paolo Liu Honggang was ordained Bishop of Datong in China.
SourcesHoly See Press Office
Father Edward McNamara answers questions on Communion at weddings outside of a Mass.
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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