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Wednesday, September 2, 2026 · Ordinary Time, Week 22 · Green · The Liturgy of the Hours · updated 1m

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From the Holy See

Vatican News · L'Osservatore Romano · Holy See Press Office · TK KBS
  1. 01
    New Bishops gather in Rome for formation course
    discussBishopsNew43m ago

    Newly appointed bishops from five continents are taking part in a Vatican formation course.

    Vatican News

    Newly appointed bishops from five continents are taking part in a Vatican formation course. The course addresses mission, pastoral ministry, safeguarding, liturgy and Church governance. The bishops will have an audience with Pope Leo XIV

    SourcesVatican News

  2. 02
    Bishop Pierre-André Dumas appeals for TPS protection
    discussLife & FamilyNew2h ago

    Bishop Pierre-André Dumas appeals for TPS protection for Haitian community.

    L'Osservatore Romano

    Bishop Pierre-André Dumas appeals for TPS protection for Haitian community. The community fears the end of the protection.

    SourcesL'Osservatore Romano

  3. 03
    Commissione Teologica Internazionale publishes document
    discussVaticanNew1h ago

    The Commissione Teologica Internazionale has published a document titled "Prendersi cura della nostra Casa comune: risposta responsabile e fraterna al Dio trinitario".

    4 sourcesHoly See Press OfficeVatican NewsL'Osservatore Romano+1

    The Commissione Teologica Internazionale has published a document titled "Prendersi cura della nostra Casa comune: risposta responsabile e fraterna al Dio trinitario". The document presents a Christian perspective on the ecological and social crisis. It calls for a responsible and fraternal response to the Trinitarian God.

    SourcesHoly See Press OfficeVatican NewsL'Osservatore RomanoTK KBS

  4. 04
    Bishop Joseph Chang ordains 1 priest
    discussBishopsUpdated1h ago

    Bishop Joseph Chang Yanfeng of Chifeng has begun his episcopal ministry, visiting parishes and celebrating sacraments.

    2 sourcesAgenzia FidesZENIT News Agency

    Bishop Joseph Chang Yanfeng of Chifeng has begun his episcopal ministry, visiting parishes and celebrating sacraments. He ordained a new diocesan priest on August 27 and a seminarian as deacon on August 23. The ordinations were attended by 38 diocesan priests and many lay faithful.

    SourcesAgenzia FidesZENIT News Agency

  5. 05
    Dicastery Prefect Simona Brambilla urges Philippine religious to be prophets of peace
    discussReligious OrdersNew2h ago

    Sr. Simona Brambilla invites consecrated women and men in Zamboanga, Philippines to recognize God in the vulnerable and become witnesses of peace.

    2 sourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

    Sr. Simona Brambilla invites consecrated women and men in Zamboanga, Philippines to recognize God in the vulnerable and become witnesses of peace. She is Prefect of the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life. The event took place in Zamboanga.

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

  6. 06
    Tolkien remembered for using music to create universe
    discussCultureNew2h ago

    Matteo Pasqualone recalls British writer Tolkien, who used music to create his universe.

    L'Osservatore Romano

    Matteo Pasqualone recalls British writer Tolkien, who used music to create his universe. Tolkien died on September 2, 1973.

    SourcesL'Osservatore Romano

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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 The Southern Cross
    1. Holy Cross Church in McKay’s Nek Celebrates 70 Years
    2. Pray with the Pope: Christ is Thirsty, Let’s Share a Drink
    3. ‘Season of Creation’ – everything and everyone is connected!
  2. America The Tablet · The Catholic Telegraph · USCCB News
    1. Serving With Joy: A Look at the Mass of Thanksgiving for Altar Servers and Vocations in the Diocese of Brooklyn
    2. Dolly Parton records 1,000 songs
    3. Pope Leo XIV says Catholics cannot be 'unengaged spectators'
  3. Asia LiCAS News
    1. LiCAS News reports ecology program expands
    2. Pope honors SIGNIS Asia head for decades of service
    3. Irish missionary honored for lifelong service to communities in Central Java
  4. Europe Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales · Vatican News · Diocese of Hallam
    1. Bishop Stock opposes end-of-life bill
    2. Holy See renews appeal to end nuclear testing
    3. Památník Terezín and Arcibiskupství pražské host conference
  5. Oceania The Southern Cross · The Catholic Leader · The Catholic Weekly
    1. Blessing the neighbours next door
    2. Brisbane Catholics celebrate cultural diversity as national migration debate amps up
    3. International priests are vital but fall to the end of the visa queue under new rules, Brisbane archdiocese warns

Wednesday, September 2

55 stories · 23 corroborated
  1. 01
    Pope Leo XIV says Catholics cannot be 'unengaged spectators'
    discussVaticanNew1h ago

    Pope Leo XIV called on Catholics to leave behind passivity and indifference toward current events.

    4 sourcesUSCCB NewsThe Catholic SunOSV News+1

    Pope Leo XIV called on Catholics to leave behind passivity and indifference toward current events. He began a new series of reflections on the Second Vatican Council's pastoral constitution 'Gaudium et Spes'.

    SourcesUSCCB NewsThe Catholic SunOSV NewsAmerica

  2. 02
    Holy See renews appeal to end nuclear testing
    discussChurch & StateNew2h ago

    The Holy See renews its appeal to end nuclear testing on the International Day Against Nuclear Tests.

    2 sourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

    The Holy See renews its appeal to end nuclear testing on the International Day Against Nuclear Tests. The Holy See stresses the interconnectedness of a nuclear-free world and a just and lasting peace.

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

  3. 03
    Scottish school settles case with Catholic teacher
    discussLife & FamilyNew2h ago

    A Scottish school has settled a case with a Catholic teacher who was fired after discussing abortion.

    2 sourcesOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun

    A Scottish school has settled a case with a Catholic teacher who was fired after discussing abortion. The teacher, an American history teacher, reached an out-of-court settlement with her former employer. The head of SPUC commented on the case.

    SourcesOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun

  4. 04
    Poland's bishops oppose changes to religious education rules
    discussEducationNew4h ago

    Poland's new rules on religion classes in public schools are raising concerns among parents, catechists and bishops.

    2 sourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

    Poland's new rules on religion classes in public schools are raising concerns among parents, catechists and bishops. The changes could make it more difficult for students to attend. Parents, catechists and bishops are opposing the changes.

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

  5. 05
    Pope Leo XIV assents to Minneapolis pastor's election as Damascus archbishop
    discussBishopsNew2h ago

    The pastor of St. Maron in Minneapolis has been elected archbishop of the Maronite Archeparchy of Damascus.

    3 sourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic SunOSV News

    The pastor of St. Maron in Minneapolis has been elected archbishop of the Maronite Archeparchy of Damascus. Pope Leo XIV has given his assent to the election. Archbishop Hebda praised the pastor's leadership.

    SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic SunOSV News

  6. 06
    Commissione teologica internazionale publishes document
    discussVaticanNew53m ago

    The Commissione teologica internazionale has published a document titled "Prendersi cura della nostra Casa comune: risposta responsabile e fraterna al Dio trinitario".

    4 sourcesAgenzia SIRAgência EcclesiaCathoBel+1

    The Commissione teologica internazionale has published a document titled "Prendersi cura della nostra Casa comune: risposta responsabile e fraterna al Dio trinitario". The document proposes a definition of "peccato contro il creato e il Creatore". The Commissione teologica internazionale is an organism linked to the Dicastério per la Dottrina della Fede.

    SourcesAgenzia SIRAgência EcclesiaCathoBelInfoVaticana

  7. 07
    Science reveals a surprising trace of St. Thérèse’s faith
    discussCatholic LifeNew45m ago
    2 sourcesAleteiaFamille Chrétienne

    SourcesAleteiaFamille Chrétienne

  8. 08
    International Theological Commission publishes document
    discussVaticanNew43m ago
    5 sources10 reportsVatican News

    SourcesVatican News

  9. 09
    Pope Leo XIV opens new catechesis cycle
    discussVaticanNew2h ago

    Pope Leo XIV opened a new cycle of catecheses on the documents of the Second Vatican Council, dedicated to the pastoral constitution Gaudium et spes.

    2 sourcesVatican NewsTK KBS

    Pope Leo XIV opened a new cycle of catecheses on the documents of the Second Vatican Council, dedicated to the pastoral constitution Gaudium et spes. He recalled the legacy of Saint John XXIII. and emphasized that the Church perceives as its own the joys, hopes, sorrows, and anxieties of people today, especially the poor and suffering. He called on believers not to become "indifferent spectators" of the events of their time.

    SourcesVatican NewsTK KBS

  10. 10
    Pope Leo begins new catechesis series on Gaudium et Spes
    discussVaticanNew3h ago

    Pope Leo has started a new catechesis series on the Gaudium et Spes pastoral constitution.

    2 sources3 reportsVatican NewsACI Digital

    Pope Leo has started a new catechesis series on the Gaudium et Spes pastoral constitution. The series will explore the relationship between the Church and the contemporary world. The original document was signed by Pope Paul VI in 1965.

    SourcesVatican NewsACI Digital

  11. 11
    UNEP says 1.5°C threshold will be exceeded
    discussCultureNew2h ago

    The UN Environment Programme says the 1.5°C threshold will be exceeded.

    2 sourcesVatican NewsL'Osservatore Romano

    The UN Environment Programme says the 1.5°C threshold will be exceeded. The goal is now to manage this passage and make it as short as possible.

    SourcesVatican NewsL'Osservatore Romano

  12. 12
    Pope Leo XIV calls Church to interpret signs of the times
    discussVaticanNew1h ago

    Pope Leo XIV called the Church to interpret signs of the times.

    4 sourcescath.chAleteiaFamille Chrétienne+1

    Pope Leo XIV called the Church to interpret signs of the times. He said Christians cannot remain disinterested spectators. He initiated a new cycle on Gaudium et spes.

    Sourcescath.chAleteiaFamille ChrétienneInfoVaticana

  13. 13
    Pope calls for unmasking world contradictions
    discussVaticanNew2h ago

    Pope focuses on Gaudium et Spes.

    2 sourcesACI PrensaCatholic News Agency

    Pope focuses on Gaudium et Spes. Pope calls for help for oppressed.

    SourcesACI PrensaCatholic News Agency

  14. 14
    Pope Leo XIV exhorts to unmask contemporary contradictions
    discussVaticanNew3h ago

    Pope Leo XIV initiated a catechesis cycle on Gaudium et spes.

    2 sourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Argentina

    Pope Leo XIV initiated a catechesis cycle on Gaudium et spes. He exhorted the Church to address contemporary contradictions. The Pope spoke during the General Audience in St. Peter's Square.

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Argentina

  15. 15
    Pope accepts Dresden-Meißen Bishop Heinrich Timmerevers' retirement
    discussBishopsNew5h ago

    Timmerevers is 74. The Vatican announced the news.

    2 sourcesVatican Newskath.net

    Timmerevers is 74. The Vatican announced the news.

    SourcesVatican Newskath.net

  16. 16
    A great teacher and a welcome manifesto
    discussEducationUpdated2h ago
    4 sourcesDenver CatholicCatholic ReviewNational Catholic Register+1

    SourcesDenver CatholicCatholic ReviewNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report

  17. 17
    Pope Leo XIV tells Poles religious lessons deepen knowledge of God
    discussEducationUpdated59m ago
    6 sourcesOpokaVatican NewsKonferencja Episkopatu Polski+3

    SourcesOpokaVatican NewsKonferencja Episkopatu PolskiNiedzielaGość NiedzielnyTK KBS

  18. 18
    Pope Leo XIV begins reflection on Gaudium et spes
    discussVaticanUpdated1h ago

    Pope Leo XIV began a new reflection on the pastoral constitution Gaudium et spes during his general audience.

    7 sources8 reportsVatican NewsCírkev.czDiocese of Granada en Colombia+2

    Pope Leo XIV began a new reflection on the pastoral constitution Gaudium et spes during his general audience. He emphasized the importance of the Church listening to and serving the world. The Pope also highlighted the need for Christians to be open to one another and to serve humanity.

    SourcesVatican NewsCírkev.czDiocese of Granada en ColombiaFamiglia CristianaNiedziela

  19. 19
    Pope Leo XIV begins catecheses on Gaudium et Spes
    discussVaticanUpdated2h ago

    Pope Leo XIV has started a new cycle of catecheses on the pastoral constitution Gaudium et Spes.

    4 sourcesVatican NewsDiocese of FlorianópolisDiocese of Fortaleza+1

    Pope Leo XIV has started a new cycle of catecheses on the pastoral constitution Gaudium et Spes. The constitution, from the Second Vatican Council, discusses the Church's presence in the world. Pope Leo XIV invites believers to commit to listening with the heart and to accompany and help people in difficulty.

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of FlorianópolisDiocese of FortalezaReligión Digital

  20. 20
    Pope Leo XIV says Church is called to serve humanity
    discussVaticanUpdated1h ago

    Pope Leo XIV reflected on the Church's mission to serve humanity.

    3 sources5 reportsVatican NewsDiocese of HallamKnisja Maltija

    Pope Leo XIV reflected on the Church's mission to serve humanity. He said the Church is called to serve humanity and unmask society's contradictions. The Pope made the comments at the Wednesday General Audience.

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of HallamKnisja Maltija

  21. 21
    Leo XIV says war is not the way to build peace
    discussVaticanUpdated3h ago

    Pope Leo XIV criticizes the idea that war is an effective way to build peace.

    2 sourcesAgenzia SIRAgência Ecclesia

    Pope Leo XIV criticizes the idea that war is an effective way to build peace. He calls on Catholics to intervene against injustices and imbalances in the world.

    SourcesAgenzia SIRAgência Ecclesia

  22. 22
    Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops launches 2026 Season of Creation
    discussBishopsUpdated5h ago

    The Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops has launched the 2026 Season of Creation.

    3 sourcesDiocese of Aix–ArlesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

    The Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops has launched the 2026 Season of Creation. The bishops call on Zambians to protect the environment and stand up for communities affected by climate change. The launch is part of a global initiative.

    SourcesDiocese of Aix–ArlesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

  23. 23
    Pope Francis praises book on death-row ministry
    discussLife & FamilyUpdated1h ago

    A book by American lay chaplain Dale Recinella about his ministry among prisoners condemned to death has been released in English.

    3 sources4 reportsVatican NewsDiocese of HallamTK KBS

    A book by American lay chaplain Dale Recinella about his ministry among prisoners condemned to death has been released in English. The book, "A Christian on Death Row", has been praised by Pope Francis. It recounts Recinella's experiences serving prisoners on death row.

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of HallamTK KBS

  24. 24
    Serving With Joy: A Look at the Mass of Thanksgiving for Altar Servers and Vocations in the Diocese of Brooklyn
    discussDiocesesNew19m ago
    The Tablet

    SourcesThe Tablet

  25. 25
    Dolly Parton records 1,000 songs
    discussCultureNew36m ago
    The Catholic Telegraph

    Dolly Parton recorded nearly 1,000 songs during her career. Her songs covered a range of topics, including poverty and Christian themes.

    SourcesThe Catholic Telegraph

  26. 26
    I’m a Student at Yale. On Campus Interest in Catholicism Is Higher Than Ever.
    discussEducationNew32m ago
    National Catholic Register

    SourcesNational Catholic Register

  27. 27
    Holy Homework: Can AI Become Catholic?
    discussCatholic LifeNew47m ago
    Catholic New York

    SourcesCatholic New York

  28. 28
    The Church Was Flooded, but This Catholic Couple Still Made Their Wedding Happen
    discussDiocesesNew34m ago
    ChurchPOP

    SourcesChurchPOP

  29. 29
    Movimento Familiare Dottrinario in Francia: per lasciarsi trasformare dallo Spirito
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    Dottrinari

    SourcesDottrinari

  30. 30
    Father Michael Heine elected CMSM president
    discussReligious OrdersNew1h ago
    Catholic Review

    The Conference of Major Superiors of Men has elected Father Michael Heine as its president. Heine is a Conventual Franciscan. CMSM represents leaders of men’s religious congregations.

    SourcesCatholic Review

  31. 31
    Bishop Stock opposes end-of-life bill
    discussLife & FamilyNew1h ago
    Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales

    Bishop Marcus Stock reminds that intentionally taking one's own life is a rejection of God's gift. He makes this call ahead of the vote on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill. The bill is to be voted on Friday.

    SourcesCatholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales

  32. 32
    A Word from Cardinal Dolan: Care for Creation
    discussBishopsNew1h ago
    Catholic New York

    SourcesCatholic New York

  33. 33
    Wendell Berry, writer and farmer, was extolled by many as a modern-day prophet
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    National Catholic Reporter

    SourcesNational Catholic Reporter

  34. 34
    Holy Cross Church in McKay’s Nek Celebrates 70 Years
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    The Southern Cross

    SourcesThe Southern Cross

  35. 35
    Catholic Church weighs legal challenge to new anti-conversion law in India
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    Catholic News Agency

    SourcesCatholic News Agency

  36. 36
    Památník Terezín and Arcibiskupství pražské host conference
    discussCultureNew1h ago
    Církev.cz

    Památník Terezín and Ústav pro studium totalitních režimů, in cooperation with Arcibiskupství pražské, are hosting a conference on anti-church propaganda during Nazism and Communism. The conference will take place on October 15, 2026, in the Sál kardinála Berana in Prague.

    SourcesCírkev.cz

  37. 37
    Bishop Edmund Whalen’s Homily: September 2, 2026
    discussBishopsNew1h ago
    Catholic New York

    SourcesCatholic New York

  38. 38
    Pope Leo XIV continues catechesis on Vatican II
    discussVaticanNew2h ago
    2 reportsVatican News

    SourcesVatican News

  39. 39
    Bishop kicks off Season of Creation with beach chapel Mass in Manasquan
    discussBishopsNew2h ago
    The Monitor

    SourcesThe Monitor

  40. 40
    Filippo Lovison publishes Optatam totius study
    discussEducationNew2h ago
    Chierici Regolari di S. Paolo

    Filippo Lovison publishes study on Optatam totius in Indian seminarians' formation. The study appears in Ricerche Storiche Salesiane. It covers 1935-1965 in Arcidiocesi di Madras-Mylapore.

    SourcesChierici Regolari di S. Paolo

  41. 41
    Pope meets Athletica Vaticana athletes
    discussVaticanNew1h ago
    3 reportsVatican News

    SourcesVatican News

  42. 42
    Christians attacked in Manipur
    discussLife & FamilyNew2h ago

    Three Christians were killed and four injured in an attack in Manipur.

    Vatican News

    Three Christians were killed and four injured in an attack in Manipur. The Kuki accused armed Naga groups of targeting civilians. Church representatives are seeking to reestablish dialogue between the communities.

    SourcesVatican News

  43. 43
    When on the fence about an issue, choose solidarity
    discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
    U.S. Catholic

    SourcesU.S. Catholic

  44. 44
    Gianna Romero wins Miss Maryland crown
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    Catholic Review

    Gianna Romero, 18, wins Miss Maryland crown. She learned about the scholarship opportunity through Miss Maryland.

    SourcesCatholic Review

  45. 45
    Pope Says Christians Must Face Change, Not Remain Indifferent
    discussVaticanNew2h ago
    Rome Reports

    SourcesRome Reports

  46. 46
    TLM Pilgrimages in France and the Holy Land with Dr. Kwasniewski
    discussCatholic LifeNew2h ago
    New Liturgical Movement

    SourcesNew Liturgical Movement

  47. 47
    Denver Catholic: Stop calling NFP 'contraceptive'
    discussLife & FamilyNew1h ago
    Denver CatholicPerspective

    Denver Catholic argues that calling Natural Family Planning 'contraceptive' confuses Catholic couples. The Catholic Church promotes NFP methods. The Couple to Couple League has been around for decades.

    SourcesDenver Catholic

  48. 48
    Hallow has a new prayer series just for college students
    discussReligious OrdersNew3h ago
    Aleteia

    SourcesAleteia

  49. 49
    Starting Seven: September 2, 2026
    discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
    The Pillar

    SourcesThe Pillar

  50. 50
    Pope Leo moves on to next Vatican II document
    discussVaticanNew4h ago
    Aleteia

    SourcesAleteia

  51. 51
    Nuns of the Order of Preachers: Free for God Alone
    discussDiocesesNew5h ago
    Order of Preachers

    SourcesOrder of Preachers

  52. 52
    Spanish Episcopal Conference organizes course on global crisis
    discussEducationNew5h ago
    Conferencia Episcopal Española

    The Spanish Episcopal Conference's Ecología Integral department and the Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca are organizing a course on the global crisis. The course will explore why the Catholic Church is concerned about the crisis.

    SourcesConferencia Episcopal Española

  53. 53
    Międzynarodowa Komisja Teologiczna publishes document on care for creation
    discussVaticanNew5h ago

    The International Theological Commission has published a document titled "Troszczyć się o nasz wspólny dom".

    Vatican News

    The International Theological Commission has published a document titled "Troszczyć się o nasz wspólny dom". The document emphasizes the importance of caring for the environment and the need for sustainable development. It also highlights the connection between the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor.

    SourcesVatican News

  54. 54
    Commissione Teologica internazionale publishes document on environmental care
    discussVaticanNew5h ago

    The Commissione Teologica internazionale has published a document titled "Prendersi cura della nostra Casa comune".

    Vatican News

    The Commissione Teologica internazionale has published a document titled "Prendersi cura della nostra Casa comune". The document emphasizes the importance of taking care of the environment and the interconnectedness of all things. It also highlights the urgent need for action to ensure the sustainability of the planet.

    SourcesVatican News

  55. 55
    Pope Leonas XIV delivers catechesis on Gaudium et Spes
    discussVaticanNew5h ago

    Pope Leonas XIV delivered a catechesis on the Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World "Gaudium et Spes".

    Vatican News

    Pope Leonas XIV delivered a catechesis on the Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World "Gaudium et Spes". The Pope has previously delivered catecheses on the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy "Sacrosanctum Concilium".

    SourcesVatican News

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