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  1. 01
    Pope Leo XIV tells Arab bishops to be pastors of closeness and peace
    discussBishopsNew1h ago

    Pope Leo XIV received the bishops of the Conference of Latin Bishops in the Arab Regions in audience at the Vatican.

    2 sourcesVatican NewsAleteia

    Pope Leo XIV received the bishops of the Conference of Latin Bishops in the Arab Regions in audience at the Vatican. He encouraged them to stay close to their people and be witnesses to the Gospel. The Pope highlighted the complex reality they face in the region.

    SourcesVatican NewsAleteia

  2. 02
    Pope Leo XIV receives CELRA members
    discussBishopsNew33m ago

    Pope Leo XIV received members of the Conferenza Episcopale Latina nelle Regioni Arabe (CELRA) in an audience.

    3 sources5 reportsThe Holy SeeHoly See Press OfficeL'Osservatore Romano

    Pope Leo XIV received members of the Conferenza Episcopale Latina nelle Regioni Arabe (CELRA) in an audience. He addressed them, urging to be a voice of truth, justice, and peace in societies marked by conflicts and divisions. The Pope also acknowledged the martyrdom of Christians in the region.

    SourcesThe Holy SeeHoly See Press OfficeL'Osservatore Romano

  3. 03
    Vatican trains 147 new bishops
    discussBishopsUpdated1h ago

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

    7 sources10 reportsVatican NewsAgenzia FidesDiocese of Hallam+2

    The Vatican is hosting a formation course for 147 newly appointed bishops from five continents. The course, which runs from September 2 to 10, covers topics such as mission, pastoral ministry, safeguarding, liturgy, and Church governance. The bishops will also have an audience with Pope Leo XIV

    SourcesVatican NewsAgenzia FidesDiocese of HallamDiocese of SkopjeConferencia Episcopal Española

  4. 04
    UNEP says global warming will exceed 1.5 °C
    discussCultureUpdated2h ago

    The UN Environment Programme says it is now inevitable that global warming will exceed 1.5 °C. The goal is to manage this transition and make it as brief as possible.

    2 sources4 reportsVatican NewsL'Osservatore Romano

    The UN Environment Programme says it is now inevitable that global warming will exceed 1.5 °C. The goal is to manage this transition and make it as brief as possible. The Programme confirms that the target set by the Paris Agreement of 2015 to prevent the most catastrophic effects of climate change can no longer be met.

    SourcesVatican NewsL'Osservatore Romano

  5. 05
    Pope Leo XIV urges Church to bear witness to service and hope
    discussBishopsNew2h ago

    Pope Leo XIV met with Latin-rite Bishops from Arab regions.

    2 sourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

    Pope Leo XIV met with Latin-rite Bishops from Arab regions. He urged the Church to confront conflict and division with solidarity for the poor. He said it is possible to live and hope together.

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

  6. 06
    Pope Leo XIV receives 2 seminaries
    discussVaticanNew2h ago

    Pope Leo XIV received the seminarists of the Pontificio Seminario Regionale Pugliese “Pio XI” and the Seminario Vescovile di Aversa.

    2 sourcesThe Holy SeeHoly See Press Office

    Pope Leo XIV received the seminarists of the Pontificio Seminario Regionale Pugliese “Pio XI” and the Seminario Vescovile di Aversa. The Pope spoke to the seminarists about the importance of their relationship with God. He emphasized that their studies and discipline are important, but only if they are founded in their relationship with God.

    SourcesThe Holy SeeHoly See Press Office

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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 Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference · The Southern Cross · ACI Africa
    1. Bishops Newsletter September (1)
    2. Blessed Gérard’s Care Centre and Church Celebrate 30th Anniversary
    3. “Remain voices of conscience”: Catholic Church to Religious Leaders ahead of Kenya’s 2027 General Elections
  2. America The Texas Catholic · Word on Fire · Vatican News
    1. A dream, strong faith and a health struggle inspire teen’s winning essay on priesthood
    2. September 11, 2001: Bringing God to His People
    3. Higher Education Manufactured the Perfect DEI Martyr
  3. Asia LiCAS News · CBCP News · Archdiocese of Huê
    1. Catholic students in Vietnam urged to use AI without surrendering independent thought
    2. Street outreach ministry seeks vulnerable young people in South Korea
    3. Lahu Catholics build chapel in northern Thailand
  4. Europe Vatican News · Diocese of Hallam · Archdiocese of Alba Iulia
    1. Bishop Pierre-André Dumas expresses concern over end of US Temporary Protected Status
    2. Pope names Palánki Ferenc Archbishop of Kalocsa-Kecskemét
    3. Pope Leo XIV tells Italian seminarians to learn to remain with Jesus
  5. Oceania The Catholic Leader · Diocese of Sydney · The Catholic Weekly
    1. Annual ecumenical day unites Christian clergy in stamping out domestic violence
    2. Archbishop Fisher delivers homily
    3. Simcha Fisher writes about parenting

Thursday, September 3

56 stories · 14 corroborated
  1. 01
    Bishop Pierre-André Dumas expresses concern over end of US Temporary Protected Status
    discussBishopsNew3h ago

    Bishop Pierre-André Dumas of Anse-à-Veau-Miragoâne expresses concern for Haitian immigrants in the US.

    2 sourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

    Bishop Pierre-André Dumas of Anse-à-Veau-Miragoâne expresses concern for Haitian immigrants in the US. The US has terminated Temporary Protected Status for them. TPS is a measure designed to welcome and protect people from countries where wars, natural disasters, and serious humanitarian crises make it impossible to return them safely.

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

  2. 02
    Pope names Palánki Ferenc Archbishop of Kalocsa-Kecskemét
    discussBishopsNew50m ago

    Pope Leó accepted the resignation of Archbishop Bábel Balázs and appointed Palánki Ferenc as the new Archbishop of Kalocsa-Kecskeméti Főegyházmegye.

    4 sourcesVatican NewsArchdiocese of Alba IuliaMagyar Kurír+1

    Pope Leó accepted the resignation of Archbishop Bábel Balázs and appointed Palánki Ferenc as the new Archbishop of Kalocsa-Kecskeméti Főegyházmegye. Palánki Ferenc was previously the Bishop of Debrecen-Nyíregyházi Egyházmegye.

    SourcesVatican NewsArchdiocese of Alba IuliaMagyar KurírTK KBS

  3. 03
    Leo XIV tells 150 seminarists: "don't underestimate the seminary, its time is necessary"
    discussVaticanNew1h ago

    Pope Leo XIV receives 150 seminarists and emphasizes the importance of seminary time.

    2 sources5 reportsVatican NewsZENIT News Agency

    Pope Leo XIV receives 150 seminarists and emphasizes the importance of seminary time. He says it's not a delay of the mission, but its condition. The Pope stresses the need for a personal relationship with Christ and experience of brotherly community.

    SourcesVatican NewsZENIT News Agency

  4. 04
    Pope Leo XIV tells Italian seminarians to learn to remain with Jesus
    discussEducationNew3h ago

    He spoke to seminarians from the Pius XI Regional Seminary in Molfetta and the Episcopal Seminary of Aversa.

    2 sourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

    He spoke to seminarians from the Pius XI Regional Seminary in Molfetta and the Episcopal Seminary of Aversa.

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

  5. 05
    Hong Kong court upholds Cardinal Joseph Zen's conviction
    discussBishopsNew37m ago

    A Hong Kong court upheld the conviction of Cardinal Joseph Zen Ze-kiun for failing to register a charity.

    2 sourcesCatholic World NewsCrux

    A Hong Kong court upheld the conviction of Cardinal Joseph Zen Ze-kiun for failing to register a charity. The charity paid bills incurred by protestors. Cardinal Zen was fined $512.

    SourcesCatholic World NewsCrux

  6. 06
    Mons. Manuel Lobo, first Opus Dei priest in Czechoslovakia, dies
    discussReligious OrdersNew1h ago

    Mons. Manuel Lobo, the first Opus Dei priest in Czechoslovakia, has died at the age of 66.

    2 sourcesCírkev.czTK KBS

    Mons. Manuel Lobo, the first Opus Dei priest in Czechoslovakia, has died at the age of 66. He arrived in Prague in 1991 and began pastoral work in the country. A farewell ceremony will be held on September 12 in Prague.

    SourcesCírkev.czTK KBS

  7. 07
    Mel Gibson makes film about Christ's Resurrection
    discussCultureNew1h ago

    Mel Gibson is preparing a two-part film about Christ's Resurrection.

    2 sourcesOpokaGość Niedzielny

    Mel Gibson is preparing a two-part film about Christ's Resurrection. The first part is scheduled to be released in May 2027. Gibson says the film's realization is happening "in due time".

    SourcesOpokaGość Niedzielny

  8. 08
    Vatican News recalls Pope St. Gregory the Great
    discussVaticanNew4h ago

    He was born around 540 and led the Church from 590 to 604.

    2 sourcesVatican NewsReligión Digital

    He was born around 540 and led the Church from 590 to 604. Pope Benedict XVI. remembered him.

    SourcesVatican NewsReligión Digital

  9. 09
    Patriarch of Venice expresses bitterness over assisted suicide law
    discussLife & FamilyNew1h ago

    The Patriarch of Venice, Francesco Moraglia, expressed bitterness over the approval of a law on assisted suicide in the Veneto region.

    3 sourcesVatican NewsACI StampaTK KBS

    The Patriarch of Venice, Francesco Moraglia, expressed bitterness over the approval of a law on assisted suicide in the Veneto region. The law was approved by the Regional Council of Veneto with 32 votes in favor, 14 against, and 5 abstentions. The Patriarch stated that this law affirms a cultural model and a healthcare model that can lead to an uncontrollable drift.

    SourcesVatican NewsACI StampaTK KBS

  10. 10
    UNICEF denounces violence against children
    discussLife & FamilyNew2h ago
    2 sourcesVatican NewsCanção Nova

    SourcesVatican NewsCanção Nova

  11. 11
    Diocese of Prato marks 50 years of Donatello at Museo dell’Opera del Duomo
    discussCultureNew2h ago

    The Diocese of Prato marks 50 years since the Pulpito di Donatello e Michelozzo was moved to the Museo dell’Opera del Duomo.

    2 sourcesDiocese of PratoToscana Oggi

    The Diocese of Prato marks 50 years since the Pulpito di Donatello e Michelozzo was moved to the Museo dell’Opera del Duomo. The move was made to protect the Renaissance masterpiece from degradation. The anniversary is on September 8, 2026.

    SourcesDiocese of PratoToscana Oggi

  12. 12
    Bishop John Keenan criticizes Scotland's abortion law plans
    discussLife & FamilyNew5h ago

    Bishop John Keenan expresses concern over Scotland's abortion law plans.

    2 sourcesDiocese of DunkeldArchdiocese of Saint Andrews and Edinburgh

    Bishop John Keenan expresses concern over Scotland's abortion law plans. The Scottish Government has no immediate plans to reform abortion law in 2026-27. The government will consult on the recommendations of the abortion law review advisory group.

    SourcesDiocese of DunkeldArchdiocese of Saint Andrews and Edinburgh

  13. 13
    Cardinal Pizzaballa speaks in Rimini
    discussBishopsNew3h ago

    Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa spoke at the Meeting of Friendship among Peoples in Rimini.

    2 sourcesACI StampaTK KBS

    Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa spoke at the Meeting of Friendship among Peoples in Rimini. He emphasized the need to keep attention on the situation in the Holy Land, particularly on the suffering of the civilian population. He called for concrete gestures to restore trust among the people, rather than waiting for further developments or continuing the war.

    SourcesACI StampaTK KBS

  14. 14
    Timor-Leste welcomes home mortal remains of 3 bishops
    discussBishops6h ago

    Timor-Leste welcomes home mortal remains of three former Church leaders.

    2 sourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

    Timor-Leste welcomes home mortal remains of three former Church leaders. The remains join those of a fourth bishop in Dili. The nation honours pastors who accompanied it through dark chapters.

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

  15. 15
    Lawyer for China’s Zion Church seeks resettlement help while transiting through Taiwan
    discussCatholic LifeNew28m ago
    Crux

    SourcesCrux

  16. 16
    A dream, strong faith and a health struggle inspire teen’s winning essay on priesthood
    discussCatholic LifeNew42m ago
    The Texas Catholic

    SourcesThe Texas Catholic

  17. 17
    These French saints and mystics are Pope Leo XIV’s “influencers”
    discussVaticanNew1h ago
    Aleteia

    SourcesAleteia

  18. 18
    September 11, 2001: Bringing God to His People
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    The Texas Catholic

    SourcesThe Texas Catholic

  19. 19
    FSSPX publishes Saint Pie X March
    discussReligious OrdersNew1h ago
    FSSPX.News

    FSSPX publishes Saint Pie X March, an hymn for the Fraternity. The march was created for the episcopal consecrations of July 1, 2026.

    SourcesFSSPX.News

  20. 20
    FSSPX Actualités publishes series on episcopal appointments
    discussBishopsNew1h ago
    FSSPX.News

    FSSPX Actualités starts a series on episcopal appointments. The series will present the career, doctrinal and pastoral positions, and significant acts of bishops chosen by Pope Francis.

    SourcesFSSPX.News

  21. 21
    Conversion: From thunder goddess to devout Catholic
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    Aleteia

    SourcesAleteia

  22. 22
    Starting Seven: September 3, 2026
    discussCatholic LifeNew59m ago
    The Pillar

    SourcesThe Pillar

  23. 23
    UNICEF aids 19,000 in Nepal
    discussLife & FamilyNew1h ago

    UNICEF has provided aid to around 19,000 people in Nepal after floods.

    Vatican News

    UNICEF has provided aid to around 19,000 people in Nepal after floods. At least 22,000 children are in need of safe drinking water, sanitation, and healthcare. The damaged water supply systems increase the risk of disease transmission.

    SourcesVatican News

  24. 24
    Church of England to create 2,000 affordable homes
    discussLife & FamilyNew1h ago

    The Church of England is working to create 2,000 affordable homes.

    Vatican News

    The Church of England is working to create 2,000 affordable homes. The Church Housing Association is collaborating with 85 parishes.

    SourcesVatican News

  25. 25
    The Fake Lúcia Hypothesis: Unveiling the Truth
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    OnePeterFive

    SourcesOnePeterFive

  26. 26
    How St. Gregory the Great was raised by saints
    discussLife & FamilyNew2h ago
    Aleteia

    SourcesAleteia

  27. 27
    Pope Leo XIV receives 150 seminarists
    discussEducationNew2h ago

    Pope Leo XIV receives 150 seminarists from Pontificio Seminario Regionale Pugliese and Seminario Vescovile di Aversa.

    Vatican News

    Pope Leo XIV receives 150 seminarists from Pontificio Seminario Regionale Pugliese and Seminario Vescovile di Aversa. He emphasizes the importance of learning to be with the Master.

    SourcesVatican News

  28. 28
    COMECE invites to symposium on churches and heritage
    discussBishopsNew2h ago
    COMECE

    The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union invites to an international symposium on churches and religious heritage. The symposium will take place on 22-23 September 2026 in Brussels. Participation is open to the public.

    SourcesCOMECE

  29. 29
    Pope accepts resignation of Archbishop Balázs Bábel, appoints Ferenc Palánki as new Archbishop of Kalocsa-Kecskemét
    discussBishopsNew3h ago

    The Holy See has accepted the resignation of Archbishop Balázs Bábel and appointed Bishop Ferenc Palánki as the new Archbishop of Kalocsa-Kecskemét. Bishop Palánki was previously the Bishop…

    Holy See Press Office

    The Holy See has accepted the resignation of Archbishop Balázs Bábel and appointed Bishop Ferenc Palánki as the new Archbishop of Kalocsa-Kecskemét. Bishop Palánki was previously the Bishop of Debrecen-Nyíregyháza.

    SourcesHoly See Press Office

  30. 30
    The Feast of Pope St Pius X
    discussVaticanNew2h ago
    New Liturgical Movement

    SourcesNew Liturgical Movement

  31. 31
    Pope accepts resignation of Archbishop Balázs Bábel, appoints Ferenc Palánki as new Archbishop of Kalocsa-Kecskemét
    discussBishopsNew3h ago

    Pope accepts resignation of Archbishop Balázs Bábel, appoints Ferenc Palánki as new Archbishop of Kalocsa-Kecskemét. Palánki was previously Bishop of Debrecen-Nyíregyháza.

    Holy See Press Office

    Pope accepts resignation of Archbishop Balázs Bábel, appoints Ferenc Palánki as new Archbishop of Kalocsa-Kecskemét. Palánki was previously Bishop of Debrecen-Nyíregyháza.

    SourcesHoly See Press Office

  32. 32
    Higher Education Manufactured the Perfect DEI Martyr
    discussEducationNew2h ago
    Word on Fire

    SourcesWord on Fire

  33. 33
    Mgr Kaboré exhorts West African youth to unity
    discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago

    Mgr Julien Kaboré, Apostolic Nuncio to Ghana, exhorts West African youth to remain attentive to Christ's call.

    Vatican News

    Mgr Julien Kaboré, Apostolic Nuncio to Ghana, exhorts West African youth to remain attentive to Christ's call. He hopes Accra 2026 inspires youth to be artisans of peace and reconciliation.

    SourcesVatican News

  34. 34
    The Female Body and the Culture of Life
    discussCultureNew3h ago
    Church Life Journal

    SourcesChurch Life Journal

  35. 35
    Arcybiskup Paryż: nawrócenia to znak, Bóg nie rezygnuje
    discussBishopsNew4h ago

    Arcybiskup Paryż mówi o nawróceniach dorosłych we Francji.

    Vatican News

    Arcybiskup Paryż mówi o nawróceniach dorosłych we Francji. Mówi, że Bóg nie rezygnuje z ludzi.

    SourcesVatican News

  36. 36
    Social Advancement in Guéra, Chad
    discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
    Jesuits Global

    SourcesJesuits Global

  37. 37
    Heiner Wilmer warns against AfD
    discussBishopsNew4h ago

    Heiner Wilmer, head of the Deutsche Bischofskonferenz, warns against the AfD before the state election in Sachsen-Anhalt.

    Vatican News

    Heiner Wilmer, head of the Deutsche Bischofskonferenz, warns against the AfD before the state election in Sachsen-Anhalt. Erzbischof Koch also comments on the issue.

    SourcesVatican News

  38. 38
    Editions de l'Emmanuel publishes book on devotion to Notre-Dame des Ecoles
    discussEducationNew4h ago
    Associazione Clericale della Comunità dell'Emanuele

    Editions de l'Emmanuel publishes a book on devotion to Notre-Dame des Ecoles. The book is illustrated and allows schoolchildren to entrust themselves to Jesus through Mary.

    SourcesAssociazione Clericale della Comunità dell'Emanuele

  39. 39
    Cardinal Woelki 'deeply shaken' by situation of Christians in West Bank (Catholic Herald)
    discussBishopsNew4h ago
    Catholic World News

    SourcesCatholic World News

  40. 40
    Haitian prelate appeals to President Trump to allow Haitians to remain in US (L'Osservatore Romano (Italian))
    discussBishopsNew4h ago
    Catholic World News

    SourcesCatholic World News

  41. 41
    Dmitry Volkov compares AI to a speeding car
    discussCultureNew4h ago

    He says it needs effective brakes.

    Vatican News

    He says it needs effective brakes. Vatican News reports.

    SourcesVatican News

  42. 42
    Oblates establish retirement homes
    discussReligious OrdersNew5h ago
    Missionari Oblati di Maria Immacolata

    The Missionari Oblati di Maria Immacolata are establishing retirement homes for veteran Oblates. The purpose of these homes is being considered.

    SourcesMissionari Oblati di Maria Immacolata

  43. 43
    Bishops Newsletter September (1)
    discussCatholic LifeNew5h ago
    Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference

    SourcesSouthern African Catholic Bishops' Conference

  44. 44
    The Blessing of Time
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    Franciscan Media

    SourcesFranciscan Media

  45. 45
    Fondazione Ente dello Spettacolo brings 50+ events to Venice Film Festival
    discussCultureNew5h ago
    Agenzia SIR

    The Fondazione Ente dello Spettacolo participates in the 83rd Venice Film Festival with over 50 events. The organization was established in 1947 to promote film culture in Italy. Mons. Milani comments on the dialogue between the Church and the world.

    SourcesAgenzia SIR

  46. 46
    Danny Boyle presents "Ink" at Venice 83
    discussCultureNew5h ago
    Agenzia SIR

    The film is about the birth of the tabloid "The Sun". It is in competition for the Golden Lion.

    SourcesAgenzia SIR

  47. 47
    Muzeum "Pamięć i Tożsamość" zawiadamia prokuraturę
    discussCultureNew5h ago
    Niedziela

    Muzeum "Pamięć i Tożsamość" kieruje zawiadomienie do prokuratury w sprawie kontroli urzędu celno-skarbowego. Chce, aby śledczy zbadali, czy organ podatkowy nie próbuje celowo zaszkodzić placówce. Cała sprawa już teraz odbija się na finansach Muzeum, a rząd nigdy nie krył się z tym, że dąży do jego likwidacji.

    SourcesNiedziela

  48. 48
    Ostravsko-opavská diecéze holds family and vocation pilgrimage
    discussDiocesesNew5h ago
    Církev.cz

    The Ostravsko-opavská diecéze invites to a pilgrimage for families and spiritual vocations. 12 candidates will receive the lectorate service. The pilgrimage will take place at the Frýdek basilica.

    SourcesCírkev.cz

  49. 49
    Retired Augustinian nuns and laypeople share a home in Bengaluru
    discussReligious OrdersNew5h ago
    Global Sisters Report

    SourcesGlobal Sisters Report

  50. 50
    During the Season of Creation, remember the living water that sustains all life
    discussCatholic LifeNew5h ago
    National Catholic Reporter

    SourcesNational Catholic Reporter

  51. 51
    Pope Leo connects the dots that can unite the church
    discussVaticanNew5h ago
    National Catholic Reporter

    SourcesNational Catholic Reporter

  52. 52
    Semogo festeggia il cinquantesimo di sacerdozio di Padre Tobia Sosio
    discussCatholic Life6h ago
    Congregazione del Sacro Cuore di Gesù di Bétharram

    SourcesCongregazione del Sacro Cuore di Gesù di Bétharram

  53. 53
    La santità dell’ordinario: si commemora la nascita della Venerabile Suor Gabriella Borgarino, Figlia della Carità
    discussCatholic Life6h ago
    Congregazione della Missione

    SourcesCongregazione della Missione

  54. 54
    We need to pray, even when we don’t feel like it
    discussCatholic Life6h ago
    Angelus News

    SourcesAngelus News

  55. 55
    Look to the teenagers and rediscover the courage to hope
    discussEducation6h ago
    The Irish Catholic

    SourcesThe Irish Catholic

  56. 56
    Rádio LUMEN invites listeners to Day of Prayer and Community
    discussCatholic Life6h ago
    TK KBS

    Rádio LUMEN invites listeners to a Day of Prayer and Community on September 5, 2026, at Staré Hory. The event aims to bring people together. Rádio LUMEN is a Catholic radio station.

    SourcesTK KBS

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