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

Friday, July 31, 2026 · Ordinary Time, Week 17 · Green · updated 47m ago

What is happening in the Church today?

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From the Holy See

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  1. 01
    NewCeuta Church supports migrants
    discussDioceses1h ago
    1 source

    The Diocese of Cádiz and Ceuta is offering support amid a migration emergency in Ceuta. This weekend's collections will go to migrants. The diocese is cooperating with public authorities.

    SourcesVatican News

  2. 02
    Pope Leo visits Assisi
    discussVatican2h ago
    1 source

    Pope Leo visits Assisi on August 6. He will celebrate Mass for young people at the "Gyerünk! Ferences Ifjúsági Találkozó 2026" event.

    SourcesVatican News

  3. 03
    Sant’Egidio volunteers serve refugees in Cyprus
    discussCatholic Life3h ago
    1 source

    Sant’Egidio volunteers serve refugees in Cyprus. Volunteers from Europe offer help and support to displaced families. The community gives dignity and practical support.

    SourcesVatican News

  4. 04
    Pope's August Prayer Intention
    discussVatican2h ago
    2 sources

    Pope Francis releases August prayer intention for evangelization in the city. The Pope's Worldwide Prayer Network shares the prayer. The prayer asks for a renewed gaze to discover fertile ground for proclaiming the Gospel in urban life.

    SourcesThe Holy SeeJesuits Global

  5. 05
    NewPope Leo XIV meets Patti Smith
    discussVatican1h ago
    5 sources

    Pope Leo XIV receives Patti Smith at the Vatican. The Chicago-born pontiff and the influential American singer, poet, and visual artist met privately for about 40 minutes at the Apostolic Palace. Smith, 79, was in Rome to perform a show in the city's Circus Maximus on July 27.

    SourcesVatican NewsRome ReportsNational Catholic ReporterCatholic News AgencyAmerica

  6. 06
    Pope Leo XIV releases August prayer intention
    discussVatican4h ago
    1 source

    Pope Leo XIV releases his prayer intention for August. Catholics are invited to pray for evangelization in the city. The Pope asks for prayers so the Lord may accompany those seeking meaning.

    SourcesVatican News

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Friday, July 31

3 stories · 1 corroborated
  1. 01
    In Spain, diocese pledges emergency aid as death toll rises in enclave’s border crisis
    discussDioceses2h ago
    3 sources

    SourcesCatholic ReviewThe Catholic SunOSV News

  2. 02
    NewSri Lanka sentences former officials to death for negligence in Easter bombings
    discussChurch & State59m ago
    1 source

    A Sri Lankan court sentences two former officials to death for negligence in Easter bombings. The bombings occurred on Easter Sunday in 2019. The officials were found guilty of criminal negligence.

    SourcesCrux

  3. 03
    Vatican confirms miracle
    discussVatican2h ago
    1 source

    The Vatican confirms a miracle in the case of a baby born in Rhode Island in 2007. The baby made a remarkable recovery after suffering a serious illness. The Vatican examined medical records and interviewed witnesses before making the decision.

    SourcesAleteia

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