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If the Lord does not watch over the city, in vain does the watchman keep vigil.Ps 127:1

Edition of Wednesday, September 2

Ordinary Time, Week 22 · Green

Wednesday, September 2

36 stories · 22 with multiple publishers
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    Pope Leo XIV grants Eastern Synods faculty to remove patriarchsPope Leo XIV
    discussVaticanFirst report
    Briefing and sources: Pope Leo XIV grants Eastern Synods faculty to remove patriarchs. 27 sources38 reportsVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam+25

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    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of Hallam

  2. 02
    Cardinal Ouellet wins case against woman who accused him of abuse
    discussBishopsFirst report
    Briefing and sources: Cardinal Ouellet wins case against woman who accused him of abuse. 23 sources33 reportsOpokaVatican News+21

    First report Latest report

    SourcesOpokaVatican News

  3. 03
    Pope Leo XIV tells Society of St. Vincent de PaulPope Leo XIV
    discussVaticanFirst report
    Briefing and sources: Pope Leo XIV tells Society of St. Vincent de Paul. 21 sources36 reportsVatican News+20

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    SourcesVatican News

  4. 04
    Pope Leo XIV orders Vatican News to stop using Rupnik artworksPope Leo XIV
    discussVaticanFirst report
    Briefing and sources: Pope Leo XIV orders Vatican News to stop using Rupnik artworks. 12 sourcesCatholic ReviewThe Catholic SpiritThe Catholic Sun+9

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    SourcesCatholic ReviewThe Catholic SpiritThe Catholic SunOSV NewsZENIT News Agency

  5. 05
    Catholic churches begin Season of Creation
    discussCatholic LifeFirst report
    Briefing and sources: Catholic churches begin Season of Creation. 11 sourcesFocolare MovementVatican NewsArchdiocese of Strasbourg+8

    First report Latest report

    SourcesFocolare MovementVatican NewsArchdiocese of StrasbourgDiocese of Saint-EtienneDiocese of La RochelleDiocese of Troyes

  6. 06
    Pope Leo XIV tells faithful not to let injustice corrupt heartsPope Leo XIV
    discussCatholic LifeFirst report
    Briefing and sources: Pope Leo XIV tells faithful not to let injustice corrupt hearts. 10 sourcesUSCCB NewsCatholic ReviewDiocese of Saginaw+7

    First report Latest report

    SourcesUSCCB NewsCatholic ReviewDiocese of SaginawDiocese of Bà RiaOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun

  7. 07
    Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass for CreationPope Leo XIV
    discussVaticanFirst report
    Briefing and sources: Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass for Creation. 9 sources10 reportsVatican NewsACI PrensaACI Digital+6

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    SourcesVatican NewsACI PrensaACI DigitalACI AfricaCatholic News Agency

  8. 08
    Pope Leo XIV modifies canon lawPope Leo XIV
    discussCanon LawFirst report
    Briefing and sources: Pope Leo XIV modifies canon law. 8 sources11 reportsVatican NewsAvvenireACI Stampa+5

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    SourcesVatican NewsAvvenireACI Stampa

  9. 09
    Federal judge delays mifepristone lawsuit until after midterms
    discussLife & FamilyFirst report
    Briefing and sources: Federal judge delays mifepristone lawsuit until after midterms. 8 sourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendAngelus NewsThe Catholic Sun+5

    First report Latest report

    SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendAngelus NewsThe Catholic SunCatholic News AgencyOSV NewsNational Catholic Register

  10. 10
    Christians worldwide mark 11th World Day of Prayer for Creation
    discussCatholic LifeFirst report
    Briefing and sources: Christians worldwide mark 11th World Day of Prayer for Creation. 8 sources9 reportsDiocese of Salerno–Campagna–AcernoDiocese of LeónVatican News+5

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    SourcesDiocese of Salerno–Campagna–AcernoDiocese of LeónVatican NewsDiocese of HallamKatolici

  11. 11
    Catholics pray for 14 newborns who died in hospital fire
    discussLife & FamilyFirst report
    Briefing and sources: Catholics pray for 14 newborns who died in hospital fire. 7 sources11 reportsAgenzia FidesVatican News+5

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    SourcesAgenzia FidesVatican News

  12. 12
    Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass in Castel GandolfoPope Leo XIV
    discussVaticanFirst report
    Briefing and sources: Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass in Castel Gandolfo. 7 sources8 reportsAngelus NewsVatican NewsArchdiocese of Alba Iulia+4

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    SourcesAngelus NewsVatican NewsArchdiocese of Alba IuliaVida NuevaAleteia

  13. 13
    Nepal floods kill over 900
    discussLife & FamilyFirst report
    Briefing and sources: Nepal floods kill over 900. 6 sources8 reportsVatican NewsLa CroixACI Prensa+3

    First report Latest report

    SourcesVatican NewsLa CroixACI PrensaCrux

  14. 14
    Ủy ban Giáo dục Công giáo sends letter to Catholic students
    discussEducationFirst report
    Briefing and sources: Ủy ban Giáo dục Công giáo sends letter to Catholic students. 5 sourcesDiocese of KontumDiocese of Hà TinhDiocese of Bà Ria+2

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    SourcesDiocese of KontumDiocese of Hà TinhDiocese of Bà RiaDiocese of Bac NinhDiocese of Ðà Nang

  15. 15
    Cardinal Marc Ouellet cleared of sex abuse allegations
    discussBishopsFirst report
    Briefing and sources: Cardinal Marc Ouellet cleared of sex abuse allegations. 5 sourcesTK KBSPrésence infoAleteia+2

    First report Latest report

    SourcesTK KBSPrésence infoAleteiaLa CroixFamille Chrétienne

  16. 16
    Wendell Berry dies at 92
    discussCultureFirst report
    Briefing and sources: Wendell Berry dies at 92. 5 sourcesCatholic News AgencyCatholic Star HeraldNational Catholic Register+2

    First report Latest report

    SourcesCatholic News AgencyCatholic Star HeraldNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World ReportTempi

  17. 17
    Sharbel Maroun named archbishop for Damascus Archeparchy
    discussBishopsFirst report
    Briefing and sources: Sharbel Maroun named archbishop for Damascus Archeparchy. 4 sourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic WeeklyThe Catholic Sun+1

    First report Latest report

    SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendThe Catholic WeeklyThe Catholic SunOSV News

  18. 18
    A great teacher and a welcome manifesto
    discussEducation
    Briefing and sources: A great teacher and a welcome manifesto. 4 sourcesDenver CatholicCatholic ReviewNational Catholic Register+1

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    SourcesDenver CatholicCatholic ReviewNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report

  19. 19
    Pope Leo XIV begins catecheses on Gaudium et SpesPope Leo XIV
    discussVatican
    Briefing and sources: Pope Leo XIV begins catecheses on Gaudium et Spes. 4 sourcesVatican NewsDiocese of FlorianópolisDiocese of Fortaleza+1

    First report Latest report

    SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of FlorianópolisDiocese of FortalezaReligión Digital

  20. 20
    Voters consider abortion policies in multiple states
    discussLife & Family
    Briefing and sources: Voters consider abortion policies in multiple states. 4 sourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendAngelus NewsOSV News+1

    First report Latest report

    SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendAngelus NewsOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun

  21. 21
    Pope Leo XIV calls Church to interpret signs of the timesPope Leo XIV
    discussVatican
    Briefing and sources: Pope Leo XIV calls Church to interpret signs of the times. 4 sourcescath.chAleteiaFamille Chrétienne+1

    First report Latest report

    Sourcescath.chAleteiaFamille ChrétienneInfoVaticana

  22. 22
    Pope names Jean-Pierre Sander Louis-Jean Bishop of Fort-LibertéArchdiocese of Port-au-Prince · Diocese of Fort-Liberté
    discussBishopsFirst report
    Briefing and sources: Pope names Jean-Pierre Sander Louis-Jean Bishop of Fort-Liberté. 3 sourcesHoly See Press OfficeACI PrensaZENIT News Agency

    First report Latest report

    SourcesHoly See Press OfficeACI PrensaZENIT News Agency

  23. 23
    Diocese of Milano presents Martini centenary
    discuss100th anniversary
    Briefing and sources: Diocese of Milano presents Martini centenary. Diocese of Milano

    First report

    SourcesDiocese of Milano

  24. 24
    Diocese of Timika calls for dialogue to resolve Kwamki Narama conflict
    discussDioceses
    Briefing and sources: Diocese of Timika calls for dialogue to resolve Kwamki Narama conflict. Diocese of Timika

    First report

    SourcesDiocese of Timika

  25. 25
    Diocese of Nancy holds Marche du temps profond au rythme de la Création
    discussDioceses
    Briefing and sources: Diocese of Nancy holds Marche du temps profond au rythme de la Création. Diocese of Nancy

    First report

    SourcesDiocese of Nancy

  26. 26
    Diocese of Kielce launches Mary sanctuary tour
    discussDioceses
    Briefing and sources: Diocese of Kielce launches Mary sanctuary tour. Diocese of Kielce

    First report

    SourcesDiocese of Kielce

  27. 27
    Bishop Anton Ranjith assumes office in Jaffna DioceseDiocese of Jaffna
    discussBishops
    Briefing and sources: Bishop Anton Ranjith assumes office in Jaffna Diocese. Diocese of Jaffna

    First report

    SourcesDiocese of Jaffna

  28. 28
    Fr. Josephthas Jebaratnam says justice need not be a long journeyDiocese of Jaffna
    discussDioceses
    Briefing and sources: Fr. Josephthas Jebaratnam says justice need not be a long journey. Diocese of Jaffna

    First report

    SourcesDiocese of Jaffna

  29. 29
    Diocese of Jaffna commemorates 20th anniversary of enforced disappearance of Fr. Jim Brown and Vimalathas
    discussDioceses
    Briefing and sources: Diocese of Jaffna commemorates 20th anniversary of enforced disappearance of Fr. Jim Brown and Vimalathas. Diocese of Jaffna

    First report

    SourcesDiocese of Jaffna

  30. 30
    “Cry for Justice 02” Protest Calls for International Justice Over Chemmani Mass Grave
    discussLiturgy
    Briefing and sources: “Cry for Justice 02” Protest Calls for International Justice Over Chemmani Mass Grave. Diocese of Jaffna

    First report

    SourcesDiocese of Jaffna

  31. 31
    Diocese of Mende publishes message on Catholic education
    discussEducation
    Briefing and sources: Diocese of Mende publishes message on Catholic education. Diocese of Mende

    First report

    SourcesDiocese of Mende

  32. 32
    Diocese of Jaffna commemorates 20th anniversary of Allaipiddy church shelling
    discussDioceses
    Briefing and sources: Diocese of Jaffna commemorates 20th anniversary of Allaipiddy church shelling. Diocese of Jaffna

    First report

    SourcesDiocese of Jaffna

  33. 33
    Bishop Anton Ranjith appointed to Diocese of JaffnaDiocese of Jaffna
    discussBishops
    Briefing and sources: Bishop Anton Ranjith appointed to Diocese of Jaffna. Diocese of Jaffna

    First report

    SourcesDiocese of Jaffna

  34. 34
    Rt. Rev. Dr Anton Ranjith appointed Bishop of Jaffna DioceseDiocese of Jaffna
    discussBishops
    Briefing and sources: Rt. Rev. Dr Anton Ranjith appointed Bishop of Jaffna Diocese. Diocese of Jaffna

    First report

    SourcesDiocese of Jaffna

  35. 35
    Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Sri Lanka raises concerns over 22nd Amendment
    discussChurch & State
    Briefing and sources: Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Sri Lanka raises concerns over 22nd Amendment. Diocese of Jaffna

    First report

    SourcesDiocese of Jaffna

  36. 36
    St. Martin’s Minor Seminary holds 3-day “Come and See” programme
    discussVatican
    Briefing and sources: St. Martin’s Minor Seminary holds 3-day “Come and See” programme. Diocese of Jaffna

    First report

    SourcesDiocese of Jaffna

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