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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.

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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.

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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 religion classes. Parents, catechists and bishops are opposing the changes.

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The International Theological Commission has published a document titled "Caring for Our Common Home". The document calls for a "responsible and fraternal response to the Triune God". It emphasizes that the ecological question is a theological question. The deterioration of the environment is alarming and urgent action is needed to ensure the sustainability of the planet.

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Pope Leo XIV reflected on the Church's mission to serve humanity at the Wednesday General Audience. He discussed the Church's role in engaging with reality and bearing witness to Christ. The Pope's catechesis focused on the Pastoral Constitution Gaudium et Spes.

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

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Pope Leo XIV celebrated a Mass for the care of creation at Borgo Laudato Si' in Castel Gandolfo, calling for ecological conversion and stressing that it is not yet too late to repair humanity's relationship with the environment. He urged the faithful to step away from daily life and listen to the voice of creation.

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Cardinal Marc Ouellet has won a case against a woman who accused him of abuse. The Superior Court of Quebec ruled that he was falsely accused of sexual assault and will receive $100,000 in damages. Ouellet will donate the damages to organizations fighting against the sexual abuse of Indigenous peoples.

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Sister Julie Eyaya, CSF, is a missionary from Congo who is working in Italy to renew the Church through education, presence, and prayer. She is part of a larger movement of African women who are quietly renewing the Church in places where faith first arrived on their shores. Through her work, Sister Julie is offering a witness of love lived daily in the field of education.

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Bishop Erik Varden of Trondheim and Apostolic Administrator of Tromsø celebrated a solemn Mass in Longyearbyen on Sunday, 30 August, to mark 100 years since the first Catholic Mass was celebrated in Svalbard, Norway. In his homily, Bishop Varden reflects on vulnerability and loneliness, calling Christians to rediscover a sound sense of reality and to bring Christ’s reconciliation, healing and friendship to those who are isolated and afraid. The Mass was attended by priests, representatives of Caritas, and members of the Catholic community.

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Pope Leo XIV has granted Eastern Synods the power to remove patriarchs. The decision was made through a motu proprio, which amends Canons 106 and 126 of the Code of Canons of the Eastern Churches. The Synod of Bishops will have the authority to remove a patriarch from office if their relationship is irreparably compromised for serious reasons.

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Pope Leo XIV met with members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and emphasized the inseparable link between prayer and social justice. He encouraged them to follow the example of their patron saint and to continue serving the poor with generosity. The Pope also thanked them for their witness to the faith.

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Cardinal Michael Czerny calls for reflection on 25 years of service to the Amazon. He stresses the importance of reflecting on the work of various institutions for the spiritual, physical, and human wellbeing of the Amazon. The Cardinal's message was addressed to participants of the 25th Inter-Institutional Meeting of the Amazonian Itinerant Team.

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Paolo Liu Honggang was ordained Bishop of Datong in China's Shanxi province. He was appointed by Pope Leo XIV on August 10, after his candidacy was approved within the framework of the Provisional Agreement between the Holy See and the People's Republic of China. The ordination took place on August 31.

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The Archdiocese of Beira in Mozambique hosted catechists for Catechist Day. Bishop Antonio Manuel Bogaio Constantino presided over the Mass. Several priests concelebrated.

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Maddalena Boschetti, a fidei donum missionary in Haiti since 2002, tells Vatican News that remaining in the violence-stricken country and supporting those in need is a way to respond to the violence. She shares her experience of staying in Haiti despite the violence. Boschetti says that being present is a strength and that sharing the daily life of the population and supporting those in need is essential.

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The Archdiocese of Saint Andrews and Edinburgh and the Diocese of Parramatta post news and events updates. The Archdiocese of Saint Andrews and Edinburgh dedicates September to Our Lady of Sorrows.

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Giampiero Gloder, Apostolic Nuncio to Romania and the Republic of Moldova, celebrated Mass at the Church of the Most Holy Redeemer in Bucharest. The Vatican Foundation “John Paul I” donated an icon and a relic of Blessed Albino Luciani to the church. The ceremony took place on August 30.

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Pope Leo XIV sends condolences to King Haakon VIII and the people of Norway for the death of King Harald V. The Pope praises the late King's decades of devoted service to the Scandinavian nation.

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The Catholic Bishops' Conference of Nigeria has appealed to stop the massacres and mass kidnappings in the country. The bishops condemned the recent attacks on mosques and the killing of innocent citizens. They expressed their condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured.

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Pope Leo XIV celebrates the Season of Creation with a message and a Mass. The Season of Creation runs from September 1 to October 4. The Pope invites everyone to become channels of living water of God's peace, reviving our wounded world.

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Pope Leo XIV prayed the Angelus with the faithful and pilgrims gathered in front of the Apostolic Palace of the Pontifical Villas in Castel Gandolfo. He reflected on the Gospel of the day, which tells of Jesus revealing to his disciples the Mystery of his impending Passion. The Pope noted that Peter's reaction to this news was one of disagreement and rebuke, but also of sincere love. The Pope encouraged the faithful to approach God with humility and honesty, even in times of confusion or doubt.

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Icelanders voted against resuming negotiations on European Union membership, with 52% voting no. The referendum highlighted a divide between rural areas and the capital.

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Pope Leo XIV arrived by boat at the beach on Lake Albano, where a Marian procession had come to an end. He joined the faithful gathered on the shore and led them in prayer to the Virgin Mary, entrusting wounded children to her care. The Pope travelled aboard the Falco, decorated with yellow and white flowers.

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Pope Leo XIV condemned the recent massacre in Haiti and made an urgent appeal for the release of hostages. He also renewed his call for concrete assistance to Nepal after devastating floods and mudslides. The Pope expressed his concern for the people of Haiti and Nepal during the Angelus prayer in Castel Gandolfo.

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Pope Leo XIV has sent financial aid to Caritas Nepal to help those affected by the recent floods in Nepal. The aid is intended to provide basic necessities and shelter to those who have lost their homes. The floods have resulted in over 630 deaths and nearly 3,000 people missing.

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Pope Leo XIV has sent financial aid to Nepal through the Dicastery for Charitable Service. The aid will support the work of Caritas Nepal in providing emergency assistance to those affected by the floods. The Pope has also expressed his sorrow and offered prayers for the victims of the floods.

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Bishop A. Elias Zaidan calls on the international community to provide greater humanitarian assistance to Nepal after devastating floods. Over 580 people have been killed and more than 1,900 are still missing. Catholic agencies are responding to the disaster.

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Cardinal Rolandas Makrickas presided over Mass in Rome for the liturgical memorial of Saint Augustine. He reflected on the spiritual journey of the 'Doctor of Grace', who deeply loved the Church and never tired of serving it.

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Pope Leo XIV reflected on the Second Vatican Council's decision to promote liturgical reform. He emphasized that liturgy is not just a ritual, but a language for dialogue with God and a source of divine life. The Pope encouraged active participation in liturgy, saying it leads to a deeper relationship with God.

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Pope Leo XIV will visit Metz, a French border city, on September 28. The city is preparing to welcome the Pope during his Apostolic Journey to France. Archbishop Philippe Ballot speaks to Vatican News about the Pope's visit.

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Pope Leo XIV preached against hatred and evil in his homily for Mass in Castel Gandolfo. He emphasized the importance of forgiveness and devotion in a world that often dismisses them as naive. After Mass, he participated in a procession on Lake Albano.

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Pope Leo XIV celebrated the Feast of Our Lady of the Lake in Castel Gandolfo and became the first Pope to travel by boat along part of Lake Albano. He was accompanied by around ten other vessels. The event was a historic first for the papacy.

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Pope Leo XIV will celebrate Mass on October 14 to mark the anniversary of Amoris Laetitia. The Vatican has published the calendar of liturgical celebrations. Pope Leo XIV will preside over the Mass.

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Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, the Vatican's Secretary for Relations with States, visited Russia and met with clergy and religious. He celebrated Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Moscow, where he said the Gospel calls us to be "true artisans of peace in our daily lives". Gallagher encouraged the Church in Russia to be a builder of bridges.

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Pope Leo XIV encourages the International Institute of Administrative Sciences to continue research on humanizing digital technologies. He warns of the risk that humanity could become victim to its own inventions. The Pope emphasizes the need to prioritize the well-being of the human family over private interests.

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The mortal remains of Saint Monica, the mother of St Augustine, were discovered near the church of Sant'Aurea, close to the ruins of Rome's ancient river port of Ostia, in the 15th century. Transferred to the capital by the Augustinian friars with the permission of Pope Martin V, they are now enshrined in the Roman basilica of St Augustine in Campo Marzio, in a special chapel.

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Catholics in Estonia reflect on Blessed Eduard Profittlich's enduring call for ecumenical dialogue and peace for the region. The first anniversary of his beatification is being celebrated. Estonians are remembering his interfaith dialogue and call for peace.

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A flood in Nepal's Bhotekoshi River has killed 538 people and left nearly 1,400 missing. A lake on the Tibetan side is feared to overflow.

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Pope Leo XIV sent a telegram for the victims of the floods in Nepal, which have caused over 490 deaths and 1400 missing persons. The Pope expressed his heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved and assured his spiritual closeness to those affected by the tragedy. Cardinal Pietro Parolin signed the telegram on behalf of the Pope.

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Two Filipino Dominican theologians invite the Catholic Church to look beyond AI technology and ask how it can be developed and used to safeguard human dignity and serve the common good. They explore how AI can be used in ways that promote human flourishing. The theologians' work is part of a broader conversation about the role of technology in society.

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Pope Leo XIV encourages the Church in Latin America to accompany families that undergo the pain of substance abuse, violence, or poverty. The Pope made the remarks during a meeting with the Pontificial Commission for Latin America. The Church can help broken families heal from drug abuse.

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The Congregation of Sisters of Our Lady of Usambara in Tanzania is using media as a tool for evangelization. They are sharing the Gospel, engaging young people, and responding to questions about the Catholic faith through television and social networks.

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Cardinal Charles Maung Bo, Archbishop of Yangon, urged lawmakers to work toward a ban on autonomous lethal weapons. He warned against allowing algorithms to infantilize societies. The cardinal spoke at a peace summit in Assisi, Italy.

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Climatologist Cat Berro warns of a greater likelihood of large-scale landslides occurring globally, which may affect glaciers. The retreat of glaciers and the thawing of permafrost are leading to a general destabilisation of high-mountain regions. This warning comes after a natural disaster occurred on the border with Tibet.

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Pope Leo XIV will celebrate Mass for the World Day of Prayer for Creation on September 1 at Castel Gandolfo. The Mass will be held in the Pontifical Gardens. The Pope will preside over the celebration.

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Representatives from Latin America and the Caribbean meet in Rome to discuss prevention, recovery and social integration of drug addiction. They aim to put forward a response based on community, faith and shared responsibility. The meeting is promoted by CELAM, CAL and OEA.

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Pope Leo XIV greeted Polish pilgrims gathered to renew the Jasna Góra Vows of the Polish Nation. The vows were first made in 1956. The Pope said the vows' call for moral renewal remains relevant today.

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Pope Leo XIV told recently-confirmed young people that the Holy Spirit is a light to let shine each day. He recalled that this week the Church commemorates Saints Augustine and Monica.

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