Catholic IntelligenceIf the Lord does not watch over the city, in vain does the watchman keep vigil.Ps 127:1

Thursday, July 30, 2026 · Ordinary Time, Week 17 · Green · updated 29m ago

What is happening in the Church today?

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From the Holy See

Agenzia Fides · Vatican News
  1. 01
    Franciscan Missionary Symposium begins in Chennai
    discussReligious Orders11h ago
    1 source

    The Asian Franciscan Missionary Symposium begins in Chennai. The symposium explores the role of the Franciscan contribution in announcing the Gospel in Asia. It is promoted by the International Secretariat of the Pontifical Missionary Union and others.

    SourcesAgenzia Fides

  2. 02
    Capuchin priest Father Mahboob Evarist dies
    discussReligious Orders9h ago
    1 source

    Father Mahboob Evarist, the first Punjabi Capuchin priest in Pakistan, dies at 75. His funeral Mass is celebrated in Lahore. Archbishop Khalid Rehmat pays tribute to his decades of dedicated priestly ministry.

    SourcesAgenzia Fides

  3. 03
    Church networks stand alongside victims of human trafficking
    discussLife & Family10h ago
    1 source

    Church networks and women religious are renewing their commitment to prevent human trafficking and support victims across Latin America and Europe. According to the International Labour Organization, around 50 million people worldwide are living in conditions of modern slavery. The number of identified victims increased by 25% between 2019 and 2022.

    SourcesAgenzia Fides

  4. 04
    Marking World Day Against Trafficking in Human Persons
    discussLife & Family11h ago
    1 source

    The International Coordinator of Talitha Kum marks the 2026 World Day Against Trafficking in Human Persons. The theme is "Trapped behind the scam". The coordinator brings a story of human trafficking and appeals for networks of hope and justice.

    SourcesVatican News

  5. 05
    Lev XIV. celebrates Masses
    discussLiturgy10h ago
    1 source

    Lev XIV. will celebrate Masses in August in Assisi, Rimini and Castel Gandolfe. He will celebrate in the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli in Assisi, in the Church of St. Thomas of Villanova in Castel Gandolfe, in the port of Rimini and in the Church of Maria Santissima del Lago in Castel Gandolfe.

    SourcesVatican News

  6. 06
    Seoul Prepares for World Youth Day 2027
    discussCatholic Life10h ago
    1 source

    Seoul prepares for World Youth Day 2027. Church and civil authorities have entered the full operational phase. Thousands of young pilgrims will be welcomed by local parishes and host families.

    SourcesAgenzia Fides

All 10 from the Holy See →

Thursday, July 30

16 stories · 2 corroborated
  1. 01
    Archbishop Wester defends religious liberty
    discussReligious Freedom3h ago
    2 sources

    Archbishop Wester defends religious liberty after a mosque opponent's partner pulls a gun on a priest. Tensions are rising over the construction of a mosque in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Archbishop Wester says defending the right to worship freely is a core element of Catholic teaching.

    SourcesThe Catholic SunOSV News

  2. 02
    Bishop Castori leads Honolulu diocese
    discussDioceses4h ago
    2 sources

    Bishop Michael Thomas Tupou Castori is the new bishop of Honolulu diocese. He says he is in awe that God chose him. The diocese welcomes him with joy.

    SourcesThe Catholic SunOSV News

  3. 03
    NewThe shepherd who built a nation
    discussBishops29m ago
    1 source

    SourcesThe Catholic Weekly

  4. 04
    NewKildare swimmer breaks records
    discussEducation1h ago
    1 source

    Andre Labara breaks seven championship records at NSW All Schools Swimming Championships. He earns selection in two Australian representative squads. Labara is a student at Kildare Catholic College.

    SourcesThe Catholic Weekly

  5. 05
    NewJesus called Lamb of God
    discussCatholic Life45m ago
    1 sourcePerspective

    A catechism student asks why Jesus is called the Lamb of God. The answer relates to the Passover in Exodus, the Cross, the Mass and heaven. The Catholic Weekly discusses the topic.

    SourcesThe Catholic Weekly

  6. 06
    NewAustralian Catholic Bishops Conference to release second Social Justice Statement
    discussCatholic Life1h ago
    1 source

    SourcesCatholic Outlook

  7. 07
    NAIDOC day celebrates importance of Aboriginal culture in the life of Western Sydney
    discussCulture2h ago
    1 source

    SourcesCatholic Outlook

  8. 08
    Israeli strike damages Christian-run hospital in Gaza, Catholic aid group says
    discussCatholic Life2h ago
    1 source

    SourcesCatholic News Agency

  9. 09
    New bishop shares vision for Sandhurst Diocese
    discussBishops3h ago
    1 source

    SourcesCathNews Australia

  10. 10
    You can see ‘The Saviors’ and maintain your faith—both in God and the power of theater
    discussCatholic Life3h ago
    1 source

    SourcesAmerica

  11. 11
    People are not data to be optimised: Technology ethicist
    discussCatholic Life3h ago
    1 source

    SourcesCathNews Australia

  12. 12
    Caritas mourns social worker killed in Russian missile strike
    discussCatholic Life4h ago
    1 source

    SourcesCathNews Australia

  13. 13
    We Hear God’s Word, and He Feeds Us With His Immense Love
    discussCatholic Life4h ago
    1 source

    SourcesCatholicPhilly

  14. 14
    Bishop Castori’s ties to Tonga deepen
    discussBishops4h ago
    1 source

    Bishop Michael T.T. Castori, SJ has ties to Tonga that are more than 3 decades deep. His coat of arms features symbols representing his family. A Tongan kumete is on the right side of his coat of arms.

    SourcesHawaii Catholic Herald

  15. 15
    Vatican confirms two bishops ordained in China
    discussBishops4h ago
    1 source

    The Vatican confirms the ordination of two bishops in China. Father Francis Xavier Duan Yongkun was ordained as coadjutor bishop of Bameng. The ordinations were under an agreement between the Vatican and China.

    SourcesAngelus News

  16. 16
    Report finds level of trust between Australians is falling
    discussCatholic Life4h ago
    1 source

    SourcesCathNews Australia

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