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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'.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Bishop Michael Olson of the Diocese of Fort Worth announced the establishment of a parish named after Saint Matthew Ayariga, a Ghanaian martyr who was killed by ISIS in 2015. The parish will be the first in the world to be named after Ayariga and will serve the Ghanaian community in north Texas. Ayariga was one of 21 Christian migrant workers who were kidnapped and beheaded by ISIS on a beach near Sirte, Libya.

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Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass for the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation. He encouraged people to take time out of their daily lives to listen to the voice of creation. The Mass was held in the Madonnina Garden of the Borgo Laudato Si' within the pontifical gardens of Castel Gandolfo.

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Pope Leo XIV has dedicated his prayer intention for September to the care of water. He invites people to pray for the protection of this resource and to recognize it as a right, not a commodity. The Pope's intention is part of the Season of Creation, which is celebrated by Christians around the world.

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Christian schools in Jerusalem suspended classes on September 1 after Israel declined to renew entry permits for over 70 Palestinian teachers and staff members. The General Secretariat of Christian Educational Institutions said the measure undermines the stability of schools and affects students and staff. This is the second time this year that the schools have suspended classes due to permit issues.

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The Carmel of Jesus, Mary and Joseph in Fairfield, Pennsylvania, has raised $22 million toward a $100-million campaign to construct a monastery. The monastery is being built using old-world methods. The Discalced Carmelite monastery celebrates the sacred liturgy in the extraordinary form.

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Two Carmelites survived an ambush by bandits on the Juba-Torit highway in South Sudan. The sisters were traveling from Torit to Juba when their vehicle came under attack. The incident has renewed concern about security along the highway.

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Bishop Silvio Báez, auxiliary bishop of Managua, Nicaragua, says that worn-out dictatorships never speak of the cross. He contrasts the Nicaraguan dictatorship's claim of divine approval with Jesus Christ's example of self-sacrifice. Bishop Báez is exiled from Nicaragua.

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Pope Leo XIV ordered the removal of artworks created by Father Marko Rupnik from the Vatican News website. Bishop Jean-Marc Micas of Tarbes and Lourdes revealed that the pope made this decision during a private audience in June. The artworks were quietly removed from the website in June.

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Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass for Creation Care on September 1, 2026. He called for conversion and care for creation. The Mass was part of the World Day of Prayer for Creation Care.

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A federal judge has delayed a lawsuit over the abortion pill mifepristone. The US bishops oppose permitting distribution of mifepristone by mail. The lawsuit was paused until after the midterm elections.

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Nine seminarians from the Diocese of Nashville spent their summer assignments on a working farm, growing in spirit, community, and agrarian know-how. The seminarians lived in tents and slept on cots during the summer assignment. The experience was guided by Deacon Chris Simpson.

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Archbishop Shelton J. Fabre, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development, released a statement ahead of Labor Day. He encouraged all to be 'builders of communion' and ensure that innovation and development benefit all. He also emphasized the need to listen to the experiences of workers, families, young people, and communities of color as they struggle to find stability.

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Vatican diplomat Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher says the Moscow mission is focused on peace despite no concrete breakthrough. The Vatican's equivalent of a foreign minister discussed peace in Russia with Russian officials and Church leaders. Diplomacy remains a possible path toward ending the war in Ukraine.

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Wendell Berry, an American author, died at 92. He urged Americans to pursue a simpler life and reject consumerism.

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Bishop Menjivar has appointed priests to assist with the expansion of the Latin Mass in West Virginia. The move aims to foster greater unity among Catholic faithful and attend to their diverse spiritual needs. The diocesan announcement was reported by Catholic News Agency.

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The Conferência Nacional dos Bispos do Brasil (CNBB) is holding a seminar on the integrated management of Church cultural assets. The seminar will take place from October 5 to 8 in Brasília. Participants will have the opportunity to attend conferences, panels, and workshops.

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Cardinal Jaime Spengler, president of the Conferência Nacional dos Bispos do Brasil, calls for collective commitment to care for creation. He highlights the urgency of the climate crisis and the need for a mobilization of society to protect life and the common home. The cardinal's statement was made on the occasion of the 11th World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation.

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A Catholic aid worker in Nepal says the road to recovery will be long after devastating floods and mudslides killed at least 955 people and left over 4,470 missing. The disaster occurred on Aug. 26 along the Nepal-China border.

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Catholic Climate Covenant raises concerns about data centers. Data centers are opposed by some communities due to energy use and utility costs. The Pew Research Center found that 39% of Americans think data centers are 'mostly bad' for the environment.

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The Catholic Church dedicates September to Our Lady of Sorrows. The month includes the feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross on September 14 and the memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows. The title honors Mary's suffering throughout Jesus' life and Passion.

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Pope Leo XIV met with the oversight commission of the 'House for the Relief of Suffering' at Castel Gandolfo. The commission was established in May and is responsible for ensuring the continuity and future of the research hospital founded by St Pio of Pietrelcina. The Pope is closely following the commission's work.

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Abelardo de la Espriella, President of Colombia, has apologized for using religious symbols in his inauguration on August 7. He made the apology after a court ruling. De la Espriella also reaffirmed his Catholic faith, saying "viva Cristo Rey".

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The Coalition of Catholics Against Antisemitism has been tapped by the Government of Israel as part of its latest outreach to American Catholics. The Coalition affirms the right of the Jewish people to live safely and securely in their ancestral homeland. The outreach aims to combat antisemitism.

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The Fulton Sheen Movement leads a weeklong pilgrimage to places that shaped Fulton Sheen's life. The pilgrimage follows in Sheen's footsteps.

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The Tribunal Administrativo de Cundinamarca cancelled Bible Day in Chía, citing state neutrality. The day was approved in 2013.

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Bishops from Mexico, US, and Canada met in Cuernavaca, Mexico, to discuss pastoral challenges and speak with one voice. They concelebrated a Mass on Aug. 30. The meeting aimed to strengthen their unity and address common issues.

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Pope Leo XIV told the faithful not to let injustice or evil corrupt their hearts. He celebrated Mass and led a procession at Lake Albano in Castel Gandolfo, Italy. The pope emphasized the importance of love, hope, forgiveness, and respect in promoting human dignity.

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Pope Leo XIV presided over a Holy Mass for the Care of Creation at the Pontifical Gardens of Castel Gandolfo, marking the beginning of the Season of Creation. The Mass was held on September 1, 2026, and was attended by faithful from around the world. In his homily, the Pope emphasized the importance of caring for creation and protecting the environment.

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