Catholic news for Tuesday, July 28

Pope Leo XIV advises young people to use social media and artificial intelligence prudently. He encourages them to keep Christ at the center, like St. Carlo Acutis. The Pope spoke at a youth festival in Brazil.

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The Vatican's Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue holds a conference on Confucian-Christian relations. The event aims to expand the Catholic Church's outreach to the Asian ethical tradition. It takes place in South Korea.

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The White House marks the 45th anniversary of Blessed Stanley Rother's martyrdom. The White House has issued statements acknowledging Catholic feast days and observances. Blessed Rother was a champion of human dignity.

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French President Macron commemorates a French priest killed by Islamic extremists 10 years ago. Macron says the priest's memory compels defense of freedom of conscience. The priest was killed in an attack.

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A suspected Islamist attack on Berlin's Pride event left one woman dead and at least 29 injured. The Archdiocese of Berlin offered prayers at all Sunday Masses. The attack occurred during the city's annual Pride event.

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About 300 Catholics attended a 1776-era vespers in Philadelphia. The event aimed to connect faith with the American Revolution. It featured priests, fife and drum players, and historians in Revolutionary War-era clothing.

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A NY Catholic joins pilgrims attending Venerable Fulton J. Sheen's beatification. Sheen's TV program had 30 million viewers, many non-Catholic. A parish preserves the chair Sheen used for preaching.

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A New Mexico pilgrimage site is being contested in court due to the Trump administration's move to seize it for border wall construction. A Texas lawmaker has introduced legislation to stop the takeover. The seizure is opposed on religious liberty grounds.

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The US Commission on International Religious Freedom's new chair expresses concern about religious persecution in Nigeria. Christian communities are predominantly affected. The commission's chair shared this in a recent interview.

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A 98-year-old World War II veteran has joined the Catholic Church. The veteran, Raymond Martin Sr., was led to the Church by his late wife's dedication and a friendship with Deacon Jacinto Trevino. Martin was baptized and received the sacraments.

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The General Secretariat of the Synod published a resource for diocesan synodal teams. The resource is for assessing synodality implementation ahead of the 2028 assembly. It was published on July 27.

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The Chosen unveils emotional Season 6 trailer depicting Christ's passion. Season 6 will be released on Prime Video. The trailer is now available.

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St. Joseph the Worker College is renovating a Masonic temple into a shrine, restaurant, and theater. The project is part of the college's efforts. The temple is being repurposed for new uses.

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Pope Leo XIV encourages communicators to promote communication that safeguards human dignity. He says technology must serve truth and the common good.

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Archbishop Etienne offers prayers for Seattle Center shooting victims. He prays for the family and friends of those who died or were injured. Many are traumatized by the shooting.

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Sister Leticia Ugboaja, a Nigerian-born Catholic nun, is still at risk of third-country removal after a July 28 check-in with ICE officials. Her attorney, Carlos M. Garcia, expressed concern about the possibility of removal. Ugboaja has lived in the US for nearly two decades and has never missed an immigration appointment.

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A senior Vatican official explains the Catholic Church's participation in the Venice Biennale. The Church is taking part in one of the world's premier art exhibitions. The official's explanation was reported by Catholic news sources.

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A bishop calls for a week of prayer for victims of a fireworks explosion in Mexico. The explosion killed four and injured 12. A stray rocket set off stored fireworks.

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Ireland's County Mayo wins the Gaelic Athletic Association All Ireland Football championship. The championship has a historic connection to the Catholic Church. This is their first win in 75 years.

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