St. Maria Goretti Parish

Addressing a delegation from the Special Olympics, Pope Leo XIV recalls his own great fondness of sports and invites them to live holy lives following the example of Saint Pier Giorgio Frassati, 'who, in love with Jesus, knew how to translate values of sport into a holy life.'

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In a letter to the bishops of Latin America and the Caribbean on the occasion of the third centenary of the canonisation of their patron, Saint Turibius of Mogrovejo, the Pope reflects on episcopal ministry in the light of the rite of welcoming a bishop into his cathedral church. He warns them against “abandoning the flock”, and urges them to nurture their interior life.

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At the 30th Congress of the German Catholic aid organization “Renovabis,” over 200 experts discuss polarization, digital echo chambers, and the role of the Churches in building social cohesion.

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The director of Pax Christi International’s Catholic Nonviolence Initiative calls for the preservation of Rome’s Spin Time community, describing its Church-supported housing and solidarity projects as a model of Gospel nonviolence threatened by displacement following a fire.

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More than 400 representatives from over 100 countries conclude a four-day preparatory meeting in Seoul, South Korea, receiving practical guidance and a renewed invitation to help young people encounter Christ at World Youth Day 2027.

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As the Church celebrates the Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr. Marion Nguyen, OSB, offers his thoughts on the day’s liturgical readings under the theme: “The Whole Denarius."

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At the US national assembly of women religious major superiors, Archbishop William Lori praises women religious as often-overlooked architects of American freedom whose holiness and service remain vital to renewing the Church and society.

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At the opening of the Diocese of Rome’s new pastoral year, the Pope calls for a shared process of pastoral evaluation focused on encounter with Christ, community and service to the city.

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An audio installation by filmmaker Philip Gröning will be presented in the Atrium of St Peter's Basilica on 21 September, the UN International Day of Peace.

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Archbishop Fortunatus Nwachukwu, the Holy See’s Secretary of the Dicastery for Evangelisation, is in Malawi for the 125th anniversary of the Catholic Church’s establishment in the country. The Eucharistic celebration is scheduled for 19 September 2026 at St. Mary’s Dzama Parish in the Diocese of Dedza.

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