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Thursday, September 3, 2026 · Ordinary Time, Week 22 · Green · The Liturgy of the Hours · updated 5m

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  1. 01
    Support for families to tackle demographic winter, “but money alone is not enough”
    discussEducationNew35m ago
    Agenzia Fides

    SourcesAgenzia Fides

  2. 02
    Caritas Internationalis on Nepal: ‘We must all face the climate chaos'
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    2 reportsVatican News

    SourcesVatican News

  3. 03
    Pope honors Robert Schuman
    discussVaticanNew2h 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
    discussBishopsUpdated4h 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
    Cardinal Tagle addresses new Bishops
    discussBishopsNew54m 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

  6. 06
    Andrea Angeli dies at 68
    discussCultureNew1h 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 ACI Africa
    1. Season of Creation 2026: Catholic Bishop in South Africa Calls for Attention to Environmental Crises
    2. Catholic Bishop Calls for Active Participation in Diocesan Eucharistic Congress in Malawi
    3. Over 150 Guinean Youth Heading to West African Youth Day Told to Embrace Gathering as Missionary Experience
  2. America The Catholic Telegraph · Angelus News · Catholic News Agency
    1. The Ancient Providers and Protectors of God’s Family: Part 9
    2. Habits & Lab Coats
    3. Jonathan Roumie, Bishop Robert Barron to headline Sheen Awards
  3. Asia CBCP News · LiCAS News
    1. Bishop urges Church to confront failures
    2. Bishop urges Church leaders to model unity
    3. Catholic students in Vietnam urged to use AI without surrendering independent thought
  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. Královéhradecká katedrální farnost holds pilgrimage
  5. Oceania Diocese of Sydney · The Catholic Weekly · Diocese of Rossano–Cariati
    1. Archbishop Fisher delivers homily
    2. Annual ecumenical day unites Christian clergy in stamping out domestic violence
    3. Catholics gather for parish renewal summit

Thursday, September 3

55 stories · 10 corroborated
  1. 01
    Jonathan Roumie, Bishop Robert Barron to headline Sheen Awards
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago

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

    2 sourcesAngelus NewsCatholic News Agency

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

    SourcesAngelus NewsCatholic News Agency

  2. 02
    Archbishop Wenski calls Haitian youth's apparent suicide 'a death of despair'
    discussLife & FamilyNew1h 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

  3. 03
    Pope Leo XIV attends exhibition of Holy Tunic at Stade de France
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h 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

  4. 04
    Supporters flock to British shrine
    discussLiturgyNew25m 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

  5. 05
    Cardinal Ignace Dogbo Bessi denounces money idolatry and illegal gold mining
    discussBishopsNew1h ago
    2 sourcesVatican NewsACI Africa

    SourcesVatican NewsACI Africa

  6. 06
    Vatican trains 140 new bishops
    discussBishopsNew49m ago

    The Vatican is offering courses for 140 new bishops.

    2 sourcesACI PrensaCatholic News Agency

    The Vatican is offering courses for 140 new bishops. The program covers abuse prevention and liturgy. It has been running since 2000.

    SourcesACI PrensaCatholic News Agency

  7. 07
    Opus Dei denies taking Virgin of Torreciudad
    discussDiocesesNew37m ago

    The Opus Dei has denied taking the Virgin of Torreciudad, calling the accusations "sustracción, usurpación o retención ilegal".

    4 sourcesAlfa y OmegaReligión DigitalVida Nueva+1

    The Opus Dei has denied taking the Virgin of Torreciudad, calling the accusations "sustracción, usurpación o retención ilegal". The organization has released documents about the transfer of the Virgin and has stated that it will accept the decision of the Holy See. The dispute is between the Opus Dei and the bishop of Barbastro-Monzón, Ángel Pérez Pueyo.

    SourcesAlfa y OmegaReligión DigitalVida NuevaReligión en Libertad

  8. 08
    Archdiocese of Rouen and Archdiocese of Toulouse make pilgrimage to Lourdes
    discussDiocesesNew47m ago

    The Archdiocese of Rouen and Archdiocese of Toulouse made a pilgrimage to Lourdes.

    2 sourcesArchdiocese of ToulouseArchdiocese of Rouen

    The Archdiocese of Rouen and Archdiocese of Toulouse made a pilgrimage to Lourdes. 685 pilgrims from Rouen attended from August 22-27. Toulouse pilgrims, accompanied by Mgr de Kerimel and Mgr Batut, attended from August 27-30, 2026.

    SourcesArchdiocese of ToulouseArchdiocese of Rouen

  9. 09
    International Theological Commission publishes document on ecological conversion
    discussVaticanNew3h ago

    The International Theological Commission has published a document on ecological conversion, which sets out a Christian vision of humanity's relationship with creation.

    5 sourcesACI StampaCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register+2

    The International Theological Commission has published a document on ecological conversion, which sets out a Christian vision of humanity's relationship with creation. The document emphasizes the importance of the Eucharist in ecological conversion. It also highlights the need for a responsible and fraternal response to God's creation.

    SourcesACI StampaCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterCatholic Star HeraldCatholic World Report

  10. 10
    Catholic Church intensifies humanitarian aid in Nepal
    discussChurch & StateNew26m ago

    The Catholic Church has intensified its humanitarian aid in Nepal, where over 1,200 people have died and 4,200 are missing.

    2 sources3 reportsVatican NewsCanção Nova

    The Catholic Church has intensified its humanitarian aid in Nepal, where over 1,200 people have died and 4,200 are missing. Caritas Nepal is leading the effort, with support from international Caritas organizations and other Catholic institutions.

    SourcesVatican NewsCanção Nova

  11. 11
    The Ancient Providers and Protectors of God’s Family: Part 9
    discussBishopsNew39m ago
    The Catholic Telegraph

    SourcesThe Catholic Telegraph

  12. 12
    Habits & Lab Coats
    discussCatholic LifeNew48m ago
    The Catholic Telegraph

    SourcesThe Catholic Telegraph

  13. 13
    Cardinal Jaime Spengler signs pact with Electoral Justice and other religious institutions
    discussChurch & StateNew1h 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

  14. 14
    Discovering the Art of the Homily
    discussDiocesesNew44m ago
    Franciscan Media

    SourcesFranciscan Media

  15. 15
    Order of Preachers grows Priestly Fraternities of St. Dominic
    discussReligious OrdersNew1h 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

  16. 16
    Pope Leo Stands Above the ‘Liturgy Wars’
    discussVaticanNew1h ago
    National Catholic Register

    SourcesNational Catholic Register

  17. 17
    9/11 Scholarship Recipients Help Carry Family Legacies to the Next Generation
    discussEducationNew1h ago
    The Tablet

    SourcesThe Tablet

  18. 18
    25 Years: Remembering Fr. Jim Willig (1951-2001)
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    The Catholic Telegraph

    SourcesThe Catholic Telegraph

  19. 19
    Season of Creation 2026: Catholic Bishop in South Africa Calls for Attention to Environmental Crises
    discussVaticanNew1h ago
    ACI Africa

    SourcesACI Africa

  20. 20
    Catholic Bishop Calls for Active Participation in Diocesan Eucharistic Congress in Malawi
    discussBishopsNew1h ago
    ACI Africa

    SourcesACI Africa

  21. 21
    Bishop’s garden grows from vision of faith, mercy
    discussBishopsNew1h ago
    Catholic Star Herald

    SourcesCatholic Star Herald

  22. 22
    Over 150 Guinean Youth Heading to West African Youth Day Told to Embrace Gathering as Missionary Experience
    discussBishopsNew1h ago
    ACI Africa

    SourcesACI Africa

  23. 23
    Thousands Expected At Blessed Laval Pilgrimage in Mauritius with Calls for a More Just, Fraternal Society
    discussBishopsNew1h ago
    ACI Africa

    SourcesACI Africa

  24. 24
    Mozambican Catholic Bishop Laid to Rest, Remembered as “man of joy”
    discussBishopsNew1h ago
    ACI Africa

    SourcesACI Africa

  25. 25
    Seminarians return to St. Charles Borromeo Seminary
    discussEducationNew2h ago
    CatholicPhilly

    Seminarians returned to St. Charles Borromeo Seminary for the start of the 2026-27 academic year. The seminary marks 195 years of priestly formation.

    SourcesCatholicPhilly

  26. 26
    S’engager pour se donner
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    Associazione Clericale della Comunità dell'Emanuele

    SourcesAssociazione Clericale della Comunità dell'Emanuele

  27. 27
    Ex-Eagles Bradberry an assistant coach at Camden Catholic
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    Catholic Star Herald

    SourcesCatholic Star Herald

  28. 28
    Dealing with compassion fatigue—the Ignatian way
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    America

    SourcesAmerica

  29. 29
    Interview: Is the Church in Crisis? (III)
    discussCultureNew2h ago
    Rome Reports

    SourcesRome Reports

  30. 30
    23ª domenica T. O. – Anno A (6.9.2026) MJ
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    Missionari Comboniani del Cuore di Gesù

    SourcesMissionari Comboniani del Cuore di Gesù

  31. 31
    Dom Rodolfo Lué Weber writes on fraternal life
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    CNBBPerspective

    Dom Rodolfo Lué Weber, Archbishop of Passo Fundo, writes on the importance of fraternal life. He says it is a sign of God's presence. He emphasizes the need for continuous effort to correct what is wrong.

    SourcesCNBB

  32. 32
    Overwhelmed by Your Responsibilities?
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

    SourcesThe Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

  33. 33
    Dom Lindomar Rocha Mota calls for justice in Brazil
    discussChurch & StateNew1h ago
    CNBBPerspective

    Dom Lindomar Rocha Mota, Bishop of São Luís de Montes Belos, writes about the need for justice in Brazil. He argues that institutions should serve all people, not just those in power.

    SourcesCNBB

  34. 34
    Dom Leomar Antônio Brustolin writes about faith
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    CNBBPerspective

    Dom Leomar Antônio Brustolin, Archbishop of Santa Maria (RS), writes about faith in the face of adversity. He reflects on the story of Daniel in the lions' den. The archbishop notes that Daniel's faith is not deterred by the decree prohibiting his prayer.

    SourcesCNBB

  35. 35
    Why Did Dolly Mean So Much to Us?
    discussCultureNew2h ago
    Commonweal

    SourcesCommonweal

  36. 36
    Dom Jailton Oliveira Lino publishes reflection
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    CNBBPerspective

    Dom Jailton Oliveira Lino, Bishop of Itabuna, publishes a reflection on the Christian life. The reflection is based on the Gospel of Luke. It emphasizes the importance of allowing Jesus' word to transform daily choices.

    SourcesCNBB

  37. 37
    Dom Rodolfo Luís Weber writes about the lives of prophets
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    CNBBPerspective

    Dom Rodolfo Luís Weber, Archbishop of Passo Fundo, writes about the lives of prophets. He reflects on their initial resistance to God's presence and their subsequent transformation.

    SourcesCNBB

  38. 38
    Dom João Santos Cardoso writes about digital education
    discussEducationNew1h ago
    CNBBPerspective

    He says it starts at home. He is the Archbishop of Natal.

    SourcesCNBB

  39. 39
    What did Pope Leo XIV say about Minority Christians Minorities in Muslim Countries?
    discussVaticanNew2h ago
    Rome Reports

    SourcesRome Reports

  40. 40
    The bad does not outweigh the good
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    America

    SourcesAmerica

  41. 41
    Venezuela: “Nothing will stand in the way of our mission”
    discussBishopsNew3h ago
    Aid to the Church in Need

    SourcesAid to the Church in Need

  42. 42
    Bishops of Eastern Churches Granted More Autonomy After Changes to Canon Law
    discussCanon LawNew3h ago
    Rome Reports

    SourcesRome Reports

  43. 43
    Pope Leo XIV: Priest training lasts rightly long
    discussVaticanNew3h ago

    Pope Leo XIV says priest training is not a luxury, but essential for their mission.

    Vatican News

    Pope Leo XIV says priest training is not a luxury, but essential for their mission. He emphasizes that no one in the Church calls themselves, and that every priest is sent to all to proclaim the Gospel.

    SourcesVatican News

  44. 44
    A Word from Cardinal Dolan: Gregory the Great
    discussBishopsNew3h ago
    Catholic New York

    SourcesCatholic New York

  45. 45
    Peggy Morrow leads family faith formation at St. Scholastica Parish
    discussEducationNew3h ago
    Denver Catholic

    Peggy Morrow and Father Robert Wedow introduce family faith formation at St. Scholastica Parish in Erie. The Holy Spirit guided them. Parents and families are at the center of their children's formation.

    SourcesDenver Catholic

  46. 46
    Father Marko Rupnik faces allegations
    discussBishopsNew3h ago
    Catholic Review

    Father Marko Rupnik faces allegations of sexual, psychological and spiritual abuse. The allegations were met with cover-ups and delays. Rupnik is a Slovenian priest.

    SourcesCatholic Review

  47. 47
    Cardinal Rueda Aparicio: Before temples, people must be rebuilt
    discussChurch & StateNew3h ago

    Cardinal Luis José Rueda Aparicio says the priority is to rebuild hope for people and families affected by the earthquake in western Colombia.

    Vatican News

    Cardinal Luis José Rueda Aparicio says the priority is to rebuild hope for people and families affected by the earthquake in western Colombia. The Church is accompanying the populations in their pain.

    SourcesVatican News

  48. 48
    Archdiocese of Cincinnati celebrates 50 years of diaconate
    discussDiocesesNew3h ago
    The Catholic Telegraph

    The Archdiocese of Cincinnati is celebrating 50 years of the diaconate. The diaconate was established in the archdiocese 50 years ago. The Catholic Telegraph reports on the celebration.

    SourcesThe Catholic Telegraph

  49. 49
    Group coaching sessions offered for Catholic couples considering engagement
    discussLife & FamilyNew3h ago
    The Monitor

    SourcesThe Monitor

  50. 50
    Scarti o fratelli? Un’umanità alla ricerca di una nuova dimora
    discussCatholic LifeNew4h ago
    Missionari Comboniani del Cuore di Gesù

    SourcesMissionari Comboniani del Cuore di Gesù

  51. 51
    Our own cross to bear
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    The Catholic Register

    SourcesThe Catholic Register

  52. 52
    Fr. Andrew King’s Homily: September 3, 2026
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    Catholic New York

    SourcesCatholic New York

  53. 53
    Catholic voices can reshape our nation
    discussChurch & StateNew3h ago
    The Catholic Register

    SourcesThe Catholic Register

  54. 54
    BVM Sisters build case for sainthood
    discussReligious OrdersNew4h ago
    Suore della Carità della Beata Vergine Maria

    BVM Associate Anne Klejment and Commission members work on the cause. The case is sent to Rome.

    SourcesSuore della Carità della Beata Vergine Maria

  55. 55
    Bishop urges Church to confront failures
    discussBishopsNew4h ago
    CBCP News

    A Catholic bishop urged religious leaders to confront the Church’s failures in protecting minors and vulnerable people. Safeguarding systems alone cannot create truly safe communities. The bishop spoke Thursday.

    SourcesCBCP News

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