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Archbishop Fortunatus Nwachukwu addressed newly ordained bishops in Rome, urging them to prioritize communion in their ministry and governance.
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
Caritas Nepal is increasing its aid to reach up to 4,000 families following recent flash flooding.
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.
Pope honors Robert Schuman. Schuman was a man of borders who became a builder of Europe.
The 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.
Brother Guy Consolmagno, S.J. is the Jesuit Scientist in Residence and McDevitt Visiting Scholar at Le Moyne College this Fall.
Brother Guy Consolmagno, S.J. is the Jesuit Scientist in Residence and McDevitt Visiting Scholar at Le Moyne College this Fall. He is from the Vatican Observatory.
SourcesVatican Observatory
Pope Leo XIV received members of the Conference of the Latin Bishops in the Arab Regions (CELRA) in an audience.
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
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Nicaragua's Ortega-Murilla regime has approved constitutional reforms that bar the opposition from participating in elections.
Nicaragua's Ortega-Murilla regime has approved constitutional reforms that bar the opposition from participating in elections. The reforms have drawn opposition from exiled leaders, the United States, Costa Rica, and Peru. A human rights group has called the reforms a 'usurpation of power'.
A man attacked a priest during a parish Holy Hour in Massachusetts.
A man attacked a priest during a parish Holy Hour in Massachusetts. The priest, Father Peschel, suffered minor injuries. He urged prayers for his attacker.
SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic SunOSV News
Deacon Michael McGinty is the new director of Catholic education and superintendent of schools for the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis.
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. Dr Debra Sayce will be the new Executive Director of Catholic Education Tasmania.
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.
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
Catholic Charities has been responding to various disasters in the United States this summer.
Catholic Charities agencies have 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 to those affected.
SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe 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.
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 has sparked widespread condemnation.
The Maine high court ruled that a father can prevent his daughter from attending her mother's church.
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.
Pope Leo XIV praised the "precious presence" of small Christian communities in the Middle East.
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".
Father Mychal Judge, a Franciscan friar and New York City Fire Department Chaplain, died on 9/11.
Father Mychal Judge, a Franciscan friar and New York City Fire Department Chaplain, died on 9/11. He was 68 years old. His lifeless body was placed before the altar at St. Peter's Catholic Church.
Jonathan Roumie and Bishop Robert Barron will headline the first annual Sheen Awards.
Jonathan Roumie and Bishop Robert Barron will headline the first annual Sheen Awards. The Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Foundation and Peoria Bishop Lou Tylka announced the list of speakers. The event will be held at the Peoria Civic Center.
SourcesAngelus NewsCatholic News AgencyACI PrensaNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report
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.
Archbishop Thomas G. Wenski of Miami called the apparent suicide of a Haitian youth "a death of despair" following the end of TPS status for Haiti. Pierre Damas Bel, a 20-year-old honors student
SourcesAngelus NewsDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendOSV NewsThe Catholic SunAmerica
The Focolare Movement promotes the Season of Creation 2026 with the theme "Living Water". The initiative begins on September 1st and ends on October 4th. It invites Christians to contemplate water and its representation of life, relationship, healing, hope, and God's love.
SourcesFocolare Movement
Dr Michael Down co-authored a position statement on risky play. The statement says risky play can help children build confidence, resilience and judgement. It was co-authored with other experts.
SourcesThe Catholic Weekly
Dr Philippa Martyr reflects on why people stop attending Mass regularly. She suggests considering whether Catholics might be responsible.
SourcesThe Catholic Weekly
Fr Flader answers a question about the Rogationists. The Rogationists are a religious order. Their founder is St. Annibale Maria Di Francia.
SourcesThe Catholic Weekly
Sister Marian Joseph Baird died Aug. 26 in North Carolina. She was 87. A funeral Mass was offered Sept. 3.
SourcesCatholic Review
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.
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
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