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Thursday, September 3, 2026 · Ordinary Time, Week 22 · Green · The Liturgy of the Hours · updated 1m

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  1. 01
    Archbishop Nwachukwu tells new bishops to prioritize communion
    discussBishopsNew5h ago

    Archbishop Fortunatus Nwachukwu addressed newly ordained bishops in Rome, urging them to prioritize communion in their ministry and governance.

    Agenzia Fides

    Archbishop Fortunatus Nwachukwu addressed newly ordained bishops in Rome, urging them to prioritize communion in their ministry and governance. He emphasized that a bishop is not bishop of one group or another, but of all. Communion should be a criterion of their government, shaping decisions on candidates, appointments, and resource allocation.

    SourcesAgenzia Fides

  2. 02
    Caritas Internationalis ramps up aid to Nepal
    discussChurch & State6h ago

    Caritas Nepal is increasing its aid to reach up to 4,000 families following recent flash flooding.

    2 sources3 reportsVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

    Caritas Nepal is increasing its aid to reach up to 4,000 families following recent flash flooding. Caritas Internationalis Secretary General calls on the global community to care for the earth.

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

  3. 03
    Pope honors Robert Schuman
    discussVatican7h ago

    Pope honors Robert Schuman. Schuman was a man of borders who became a builder of Europe.

    2 sourcesL'Osservatore RomanoVatican News

    Pope honors Robert Schuman. Schuman was a man of borders who became a builder of Europe. He experienced the border as a place of tension and encounter.

    SourcesL'Osservatore RomanoVatican News

  4. 04
    Pope Leo XIV receives CELRA members
    discussBishops9h ago

    Pope Leo XIV received members of the Conference of the Latin Bishops in the Arab Regions (CELRA) in an audience.

    4 sources7 reportsThe Holy SeeHoly See Press OfficeL'Osservatore Romano

    Pope Leo XIV received members of the Conference of the Latin Bishops in the Arab Regions (CELRA) in an audience. He addressed them, expressing his joy at welcoming them and conveying his greetings to the priests, consecrated persons, and faithful of their communities. The Pope acknowledged the challenges faced by the Churches in the Arab Regions, including political, social, and religious tensions, and the martyrdom of some of their members. He encouraged the bishops to be close to their people, to share in their sufferings, and to be a light for their communities. The Pope also emphasized the importance of the Church's mission, particularly in times of crisis, and urged the bishops to prioritize the essential aspects of the Church's life and mission, such as proclaiming the Gospel, prayer, and the sacraments.

    SourcesThe Holy SeeHoly See Press OfficeL'Osservatore Romano

  5. 05
    Support for families to tackle demographic winter, “but money alone is not enough”
    discussEducationNew5h ago
    Agenzia Fides

    SourcesAgenzia Fides

  6. 06
    Andrea Angeli dies at 68
    discussCulture6h ago

    Andrea Angeli, a journalist and former UN official, died at 68 in Macerata.

    Vatican News

    Andrea Angeli, a journalist and former UN official, died at 68 in Macerata. He was awarded a prize in 2025 for his book on religious testimony in war zones.

    SourcesVatican 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 Vatican News · ACI Africa
    1. Cardinal Ignace Dogbo Bessi denounces money idolatry and illegal gold mining
    2. Season of Creation 2026: Catholic Bishop in South Africa Calls for Attention to Environmental Crises
    3. Catholic Bishop Calls for Active Participation in Diocesan Eucharistic Congress in Malawi
  2. America The Catholic Spirit · Catholic Review · The Catholic Sun
    1. AI in the Catholic classroom: As a new school year starts, what role does it play?
    2. Sister Marian Joseph Baird dies at 87
    3. Deacon Michael McGinty becomes director of Catholic education
  3. Asia LiCAS News · CBCP News · Archdiocese of Huê
    1. Court ruling on protest fund prompts wider civil society concerns in Hong Kong
    2. Bishop urges Church to confront failures
    3. Bishop urges Church leaders to model unity
  4. Europe Alfa y Omega · Religión Digital · Vida Nueva
    1. Opus Dei denies taking Virgin of Torreciudad
    2. Archdiocese of Rouen and Archdiocese of Toulouse make pilgrimage to Lourdes
    3. Keresztény Roma Szakkollégiumi Hálózat opens jubilee academic year
  5. Oceania Catholic Outlook · CathNews Australia
    1. Giving back to those who gave everything
    2. Catholic sector raises the alarm over rebate changes
    3. Diocese to share school principals to offset funding cuts

Thursday, September 3

56 stories · 12 corroborated
  1. 01
    Massachusetts priest urges prayers for attacker
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago

    A man attacked a priest during a Holy Hour in a Massachusetts church.

    2 sourcesThe Catholic SunOSV News

    A man attacked a priest during a Holy Hour in a Massachusetts church. The priest suffered minor injuries. He is urging prayers for his attacker.

    SourcesThe Catholic SunOSV News

  2. 02
    Catholic Charities responds to US disasters
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago

    Catholic Charities has been responding to various disasters in the United States this summer.

    2 sourcesThe Catholic SunOSV News

    Catholic Charities has been responding to various disasters in the United States this summer. The disasters include floods, tornadoes, wildfires and a typhoon. Catholic Charities agencies have been providing aid.

    SourcesThe Catholic SunOSV News

  3. 03
    Cardinal Cupich sues Illinois over assisted suicide law
    discussLife & FamilyNew2h ago

    Cardinal Blase J. Cupich of Chicago, two orders of Catholic nuns, and an Illinois pharmacist sued Illinois over the state's physician-assisted suicide law.

    8 sourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendCatholic News AgencyOSV News+3

    Cardinal Blase J. Cupich of Chicago, two orders of Catholic nuns, and an Illinois pharmacist sued Illinois over the state's physician-assisted suicide law. The law permits physicians to aid terminally ill adults in dying by suicide. The lawsuit follows an earlier one filed by Bishop Paprocki of Springfield, Ill.

    SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendCatholic News AgencyOSV NewsThe LeavenThe Catholic SunNational Catholic Register

  4. 04
    Maine high court rules father can prevent daughter from attending mother's church
    discussReligious FreedomNew3h ago

    The Maine high court ruled that a father can prevent his daughter from attending her mother's church.

    2 sourcesCatholic News AgencyCatholic World Report

    The Maine high court ruled that a father can prevent his daughter from attending her mother's church. The mother will appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.

    SourcesCatholic News AgencyCatholic World Report

  5. 05
    Catholic priests network calls out genocide by Israel in Gaza
    discussChurch & StateNew3h ago

    A network of Catholic priests with more than 2,200 members worldwide has joined growing calls to describe the humanitarian crisis in Gaza as genocide.

    2 sourcesThe Catholic SunOSV News

    A network of Catholic priests with more than 2,200 members worldwide has joined growing calls to describe the humanitarian crisis in Gaza as genocide. The network cites widespread civilian deaths, displacement and destruction in the Palestinian enclave. The crisis in Gaza has sparked international concern.

    SourcesThe Catholic SunOSV News

  6. 06
    Pope Leo XIV praises Middle East Christians
    discussVaticanNew2h ago

    Pope Leo XIV praised the "precious presence" of small Christian communities in the Middle East.

    3 sourcesThe Catholic SunOSV NewsCathNews Australia

    Pope Leo XIV praised the "precious presence" of small Christian communities in the Middle East. He spoke to the Conference of the Latin Bishops of the Arab Regions. The Pope said they offer a "precious testimony for the entire Church".

    SourcesThe Catholic SunOSV NewsCathNews Australia

  7. 07
    Jonathan Roumie, Bishop Robert Barron to headline Sheen Awards
    discussCatholic LifeUpdated3h ago

    The Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Foundation and Peoria Bishop Lou Tylka announced the list of speakers for the Sept. 25 event.

    4 sourcesAngelus NewsCatholic News AgencyACI Prensa+1

    The Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Foundation and Peoria Bishop Lou Tylka announced the list of speakers for the Sept. 25 event. Jonathan Roumie and Bishop Robert Barron will headline the first annual Sheen Awards. The event will be held at the Peoria Civic Center.

    SourcesAngelus NewsCatholic News AgencyACI PrensaCatholic World Report

  8. 08
    Archbishop Wenski calls Haitian youth's apparent suicide 'a death of despair'
    discussLife & Family6h ago

    Archbishop Thomas G. Wenski of Miami says a Haitian youth's apparent suicide in Ohio was 'a death of despair' after the end of TPS status for Haiti.

    5 sourcesAngelus NewsDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendOSV News+2

    Archbishop Thomas G. Wenski of Miami says a Haitian youth's apparent suicide in Ohio was 'a death of despair' after the end of TPS status for Haiti. The youth, Pierre Damas Bel, was a 20-year-old honors student at Wright State University. He died after walking into traffic on Interstate 70 in Springfield, Ohio.

    SourcesAngelus NewsDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendOSV NewsThe Catholic SunAmerica

  9. 09
    Pope Leo XIV to meet Javier Milei
    discussVaticanNew4h ago

    Pope Leo XIV will visit Argentina in November.

    2 sourcesACI PrensaReligión Digital

    Pope Leo XIV will visit Argentina in November. He will meet with President Javier Milei and hold multitudinous masses. The Vatican will confirm the agenda in the coming weeks.

    SourcesACI PrensaReligión Digital

  10. 10
    Vatican hosts 147 new bishops for abuse prevention, liturgy courses
    discussBishopsUpdated5h ago

    The Vatican is hosting a formation course for 147 newly appointed bishops from five continents.

    6 sourcesACI PrensaCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register+3

    The Vatican is hosting a formation course for 147 newly appointed bishops from five continents. The program, launched by St. John Paul II in 2000, focuses on abuse prevention and liturgy. Participants come from countries including Algeria, Bangladesh, and Colombia.

    SourcesACI PrensaCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterACI AfricaACI DigitalCatholic World Report

  11. 11
    Pope Leo XIV attends exhibition of Holy Tunic at Stade de France
    discussCatholic Life7h ago

    The Holy Tunic of Christ was exhibited at the Stade de France in the presence of Pope Leo XIV and 80,000 young people.

    2 sourcesZENIT News AgencyAleteia

    The Holy Tunic of Christ was exhibited at the Stade de France in the presence of Pope Leo XIV and 80,000 young people. The tunic has been conserved in Argenteuil for over 1,200 years.

    SourcesZENIT News AgencyAleteia

  12. 12
    Supporters flock to British shrine
    discussLiturgyUpdated5h ago

    British supporters of the traditional Latin Mass have welcomed an unprecedented youth turnout at their annual pilgrimage.

    3 sourcesThe Catholic SunOSV NewsThe Catholic Register

    British supporters of the traditional Latin Mass have welcomed an unprecedented youth turnout at their annual pilgrimage. Record participation was also reported at a larger event in France. The event took place at a British shrine.

    SourcesThe Catholic SunOSV NewsThe Catholic Register

  13. 13
    Have the courage to change
    discussCatholic LifeNew36m ago
    Focolare Movement

    SourcesFocolare Movement

  14. 14
    AI in the Catholic classroom: As a new school year starts, what role does it play?
    discussEducationNew51m ago
    The Catholic Spirit

    SourcesThe Catholic Spirit

  15. 15
    Giving back to those who gave everything
    discussCatholic LifeNew51m ago
    Catholic Outlook

    SourcesCatholic Outlook

  16. 16
    Sister Marian Joseph Baird dies at 87
    discussReligious OrdersNew1h ago
    Catholic Review

    Sister Marian Joseph Baird died Aug. 26 in North Carolina. She was 87. A funeral Mass was offered Sept. 3.

    SourcesCatholic Review

  17. 17
    Deacon Michael McGinty becomes director of Catholic education
    discussEducationNew1h ago
    The Catholic Spirit

    Deacon Michael McGinty is the new director of Catholic education and superintendent of schools for the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. Archbishop Bernard Hebda announced the appointment. Deacon McGinty demonstrates deep faith and commitment to Catholic education.

    SourcesThe Catholic Spirit

  18. 18
    St. Charles Lwanga Independent Delegation appoints new Council
    discussReligious OrdersNew1h ago
    Missionari Figli del Cuore Immacolato di Maria

    The St. Charles Lwanga Independent Delegation has announced its newly appointed Delegation Council. The new council is headed by Rev. Fr. Amos Moses. The announcement was made during an assembly in Nairobi.

    SourcesMissionari Figli del Cuore Immacolato di Maria

  19. 19
    'Shoulder to Shoulder with Christ': New Hispanic Vocations Apostolate Celebrates Installation Mass
    discussBishopsNew1h ago
    Denver Catholic

    SourcesDenver Catholic

  20. 20
    Catholic sector raises the alarm over rebate changes
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    CathNews Australia

    SourcesCathNews Australia

  21. 21
    England’s Historic Cathedrals Turn to Pop Concerts and Silent Discos
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    National Catholic Register

    SourcesNational Catholic Register

  22. 22
    Church trial of Anglican Archbishop Steve Wood, accused of sexual misconduct, begins Monday
    discussBishopsNew1h ago
    Religion News Service

    SourcesReligion News Service

  23. 23
    Diocese to share school principals to offset funding cuts
    discussDiocesesNew1h ago
    CathNews Australia

    SourcesCathNews Australia

  24. 24
    Mercy Health breaks ground on integrated seniors precinct
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    CathNews Australia

    SourcesCathNews Australia

  25. 25
    Court ruling on protest fund prompts wider civil society concerns in Hong Kong
    discussChurch & StateNew1h ago
    LiCAS News

    SourcesLiCAS News

  26. 26
    Professor Ratzinger Criticizes the Council
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    Rorate Caeli

    SourcesRorate Caeli

  27. 27
    We can build communities where every person is safe: Bishop Bennet
    discussBishopsNew2h ago
    CathNews Australia

    SourcesCathNews Australia

  28. 28
    ‘Better than socks’: Conference touted as perfect Father’s Day gift
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    CathNews Australia

    SourcesCathNews Australia

  29. 29
    Venerable Fulton J. Sheen to be beatified Sept. 24
    discussVaticanNew2h ago
    The Catholic Spirit

    Venerable Fulton J. Sheen will be beatified Sept. 24 in St. Louis, Missouri. The beatification has significance for the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. Sheen has a connection to the Twin Cities.

    SourcesThe Catholic Spirit

  30. 30
    Food for thought: Mary’s Meals help students to progress
    discussEducationNew2h ago
    CathNews Australia

    SourcesCathNews Australia

  31. 31
    On the Legitimacy of the Novus Ordo Missae: A Legitimate Question? (Op-Ed)
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    Rorate Caeli

    SourcesRorate Caeli

  32. 32
    Faithful come together to pray rosary in a dozen languages
    discussVaticanNew2h ago
    Catholic Star Herald

    SourcesCatholic Star Herald

  33. 33
    Intense family drama with a secret at its heart
    discussLife & FamilyNew2h ago
    CathNews Australia

    SourcesCathNews Australia

  34. 34
    Bishop sees outreach in action at Cathedral Kitchen
    discussBishopsNew2h ago
    Catholic Star Herald

    SourcesCatholic Star Herald

  35. 35
    CBN continues to support Catholic education
    discussEducationNew3h ago
    Catholic Star Herald

    SourcesCatholic Star Herald

  36. 36
    Music from the Book of Job
    discussCultureNew2h ago
    New Liturgical Movement

    SourcesNew Liturgical Movement

  37. 37
    Why Leo XIV is still a bit like Robert Francis Prevost
    discussVaticanNew3h ago
    Aleteia

    SourcesAleteia

  38. 38
    Four men of Diocese talk about why they entered seminary this year
    discussDiocesesNew3h ago
    Catholic Star Herald

    SourcesCatholic Star Herald

  39. 39
    Australia’s unique devotion to Our Lady of the Southern Cross
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    Aleteia

    SourcesAleteia

  40. 40
    National collection for The Catholic University of America Sept. 5-6
    discussDiocesesNew3h ago
    The Monitor

    SourcesThe Monitor

  41. 41
    Catholic Couple Braves Cold Waters on Wedding Day Amid Monsoon
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    National Catholic Register

    SourcesNational Catholic Register

  42. 42
    As the far-right in Germany aims to take power, churches are fighting back
    discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
    National Catholic Reporter

    SourcesNational Catholic Reporter

  43. 43
    Disciples of Mercy chosen for annual Catholic Charities dinner
    discussDiocesesNew4h ago
    Catholic Star Herald

    SourcesCatholic Star Herald

  44. 44
    Victim 0001: Friends recall Father Mychal Judge's 9/11 loss and legacy
    discussReligious OrdersNew4h ago
    The Catholic Register

    SourcesThe Catholic Register

  45. 45
    Father King praised for being ‘wonderful preacher’
    discussBishopsNew4h ago
    Catholic Star Herald

    SourcesCatholic Star Herald

  46. 46
    Catholic Social Action Office presents Venerable Henriette Delille
    discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
    The Catholic Telegraph

    The Catholic Social Action Office presents Venerable Henriette Delille, founder of the Sisters of the Holy Family. Her story reflects the complex racial dynamics of New Orleans. The presentation is part of the Saintly Seven series.

    SourcesThe Catholic Telegraph

  47. 47
    Newsline – September 3, 2026
    discussLife & FamilyNew4h ago
    Oblate di Nazareth

    SourcesOblate di Nazareth

  48. 48
    Priest Personnel Changes Announced
    discussBishopsNew4h ago
    Catholic Star Herald

    SourcesCatholic Star Herald

  49. 49
    The Pope and the pauper: Key element of St. Francis’ story captured in medieval Assisi fresco
    discussVaticanNew4h ago
    The Monitor

    SourcesThe Monitor

  50. 50
    The Ancient Providers and Protectors of God’s Family: Part 9
    discussBishopsNew5h ago
    The Catholic Telegraph

    SourcesThe Catholic Telegraph

  51. 51
    Bishops’ book endorsement points to ongoing AI debate
    discussBishopsNew4h ago
    The Pillar

    SourcesThe Pillar

  52. 52
    Habits & Lab Coats
    discussCatholic LifeNew5h ago
    The Catholic Telegraph

    SourcesThe Catholic Telegraph

  53. 53
    Sisters of Charity of Nazareth respond to Nepal floods
    discussReligious OrdersNew5h ago
    Oblate di Nazareth

    Sisters of Charity of Nazareth are working with partners in Nepal to assess damage and provide assistance after catastrophic flooding destroyed homes, farmland and infrastructure in the Dhading district. The glacial collapse near Nepal’s border triggered flooding whose effects have reached vulnerable communities far beyond the area where the disaster began.

    SourcesOblate di Nazareth

  54. 54
    Cardinal Tagle addresses new Bishops
    discussBishopsNew5h ago

    Cardinal Luis Antonio G. Tagle addressed new Bishops of the territories overseen by the Dicastery for Evangelization.

    Agenzia Fides

    Cardinal Luis Antonio G. Tagle addressed new Bishops of the territories overseen by the Dicastery for Evangelization. The Dicastery is called to accompany, support and collaborate with the new particular Churches. Cardinal Tagle outlined the tasks, structures and activities of the Section for First Evangelization and the New Particular Churches.

    SourcesAgenzia Fides

  55. 55
    Cardinal Jaime Spengler signs pact with Electoral Justice and other religious institutions
    discussChurch & StateNew5h ago
    CNBB

    Cardinal Jaime Spengler signed a pact with Electoral Justice and other religious institutions to promote a culture of peace during the electoral process. The initiative aims to promote dialogue, respect, and tolerance.

    SourcesCNBB

  56. 56
    Order of Preachers grows Priestly Fraternities of St. Dominic
    discussReligious Orders6h ago
    Order of Preachers

    Nine diocesan priests made profession in the Priestly Fraternities of St. Dominic. The Province of St. Joseph establishes its first local fraternity chapters. The Priestly Fraternities of St. Dominic grow in the Province of St. Joseph.

    SourcesOrder of Preachers

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