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Thursday, July 30, 2026 · Ordinary Time, Week 17 · Green · updated 1m ago

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From the Holy See

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  1. 01
    NewSacred Heart of Jesus Lay Association Takes Root in Hwange Diocese
    discussReligious Orders42m ago
    1 source

    The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus guild is taking root in the Catholic Diocese of Hwange. The guild is one of Zimbabwe's oldest Catholic sodalities. It is 60 years after its inception in the country.

    SourcesVatican News

  2. 02
    Pope Leo XIV speaks to NBC
    discussVatican2h ago
    1 source

    Pope Leo XIV grants an interview to NBC. He highlights the importance of immigration to the history of the United States. He hints that he could visit the country in the next couple of years.

    SourcesVatican News

  3. 03
    Pope: Like a stream leading to its source, music leads us to God
    discussVatican5h ago
    2 sources

    SourcesVatican NewsLiCAS News

  4. 04
    Pope Leo XIV meets young people at ‘Cantico di pace’ Prayer and Fellowship Gathering
    discussVatican14h ago
    1 source

    Pope Leo XIV meets young people from Uganda, the Holy Land and Italy at the ‘Cantico di pace’ Prayer and Fellowship Gathering. The Pope thanks the choir members for their hard work and congratulates the choir directors. He reflects on the beauty of music and its ability to bring people together in harmony and cooperation.

    SourcesThe Holy See

  5. 05
    Nigerian bishops meet President Tinubu
    discussBishops17h ago
    1 source

    Nigerian bishops meet President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. They express concerns about Christian inclusion and urge him to reassure Christians of their rights. The bishops also call for transparent elections in 2027.

    SourcesAgenzia Fides

  6. 06
    Bishop Berardi celebrates 35 years of priesthood
    discussBishops17h ago
    1 source

    Bishop Aldo Berardi celebrates 35 years of priesthood in Ars-sur-Moselle. Over 200 faithful attend the Eucharistic celebration. The bishop speaks about Christian identity rooted in Christ.

    SourcesAgenzia Fides

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Thursday, July 30

8 stories
  1. 01
    NewPope Returns to Castel Gandolfo
    discussVatican8m ago
    1 source

    Pope Leo XIV returns to Castel Gandolfo for a concert and a prayer for peace. The concert features star tenor Andrea Bocelli. The Pope had been in Castel Gandolfo for three weeks for rest.

    SourcesDOMRADIO.DE

  2. 02
    NewPope Léon XIV visits France
    discussVatican11m ago
    1 source

    Pope Léon XIV is visiting France. Special TGV trains are being chartered for pilgrims to attend the event in Paris. The Pope will also visit Lourdes and Metz.

    SourcesAleteia

  3. 03
    NewPapa Leone XIV riceverà in udienza il clero italiano
    discussVatican18m ago
    1 source

    Papa Leone XIV riceverà in udienza il clero italiano il 12 dicembre 2026. L'incontro sarà preceduto da un momento di riflessione e una Veglia di preghiera il 11 dicembre. Il Cardinale Matteo Maria Zuppi ha invitato il clero italiano a partecipare all'evento.

    SourcesACI Stampa

  4. 04
    NewCatholics celebrate St. Peter Chrysologus
    discussCatholic Life1h ago
    1 source

    Catholics celebrate St. Peter Chrysologus. He was a fifth-century Italian bishop. He is known for testifying to Christ's humanity and divinity.

    SourcesACI Africa

  5. 05
    NewLeo asked us to move beyond GDP, but can any metric capture human flourishing?
    discussVatican1h ago
    1 source

    SourcesNational Catholic Reporter

  6. 06
    NewSan Paolo fuori le Mura: ricostruzione in epoca fascista
    discussVatican1h ago
    1 source

    La ricostruzione della basilica di San Paolo fuori le Mura dopo l'incendio del 1823 fu completata in epoca fascista. Il regime fascista di Mussolini inaugurò il quadriportico e le porte bronzee tra il 1928 e il 1931. La ricostruzione fu associata alla firma dei Patti Lateranensi.

    SourcesACI Stampa

  7. 07
    NewIllinois bishop bars family eulogies, same-day vigils
    discussLiturgy1h ago
    1 source

    Illinois bishop bars family eulogies, same-day vigils under new funeral policies. The change mirrors those several bishops have made to tighten diocesan policies pertaining to funerals and burials. The bishop emphasizes stricter adherence to church norms.

    SourcesNational Catholic Reporter

  8. 08
    NewSouth Korea prepares for World Youth Day 2027
    discussCatholic Life1h ago
    1 source

    South Korea begins preparations for World Youth Day 2027. Korea’s Catholic communities prepare homestays, safety networks and pilgrim services. The countdown to the global gathering begins.

    SourcesLiCAS News

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