Wednesday, July 29, 2026 · Ordinary Time, Week 17 · Green · updated 9m ago
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
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
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
Fr Gabriel Romanelli appeals for urgent international action on Gaza's humanitarian crisis. Shortages of fuel, transport, and basic necessities worsen the crisis. The parish priest of Holy Family Church in Gaza describes the situation as 'beyond disastrous'.
SourcesVatican NewsCatholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales
Pope Leo XIV attends a concert by Andrea Bocelli and a children's choir. The event is held in the Vatican Gardens in Castel Gandolfo. The pope speaks about the beauty of music.
León XIV names Juan de Dios Peña Rojas as new bishop of Barinas, Venezuela. Peña Rojas was previously bishop of El Vigía-San Carlos del Zulia.
SourcesVida NuevaACI Prensa
A pro-life activist pardoned by President Donald Trump reaches a settlement with the federal government over a FACE Act prosecution. More settlements are expected to follow. The activist was one of 23 pardoned in 2025.
SourcesThe Catholic SpiritCatholic ReviewOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun
Keiko Fujimori invokes God and the Gospels in her oath of office. She pledges to recognize the Catholic Church's importance in Peru's life.
St Joachim's Catholic Church in Lidcombe marks its centenary with Mass and a multicultural celebration. The church celebrates its patronal feast. The event includes a relic procession.
SourcesThe Catholic Weekly
Victoria Lorrimar says artificial intelligence risks reducing people to metrics. Lorrimar is a technology ethicist. The Catholic Weekly reports her warning.
SourcesThe Catholic Weekly
Church leaders gather in Manila to discuss Eucharistic friendship and communion in relation to artificial intelligence and social fragmentation. They explore how these concepts can address challenges. The event is part of a major evangelisation gathering.
SourcesThe Catholic Weekly
Caritas Venezuela provides emergency assistance to almost 18,000 families after earthquakes. The aid is part of the church's response to the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela.
SourcesThe Catholic Weekly
Br William Short OFM discusses St Francis. St Francis turned away from a life of luxury in Assisi. A biography of St Francis was discovered a decade ago.
SourcesThe Catholic Weekly
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham says the debate on assisted dying must follow fixes to palliative care and social care. Burnham emphasizes the need to address funding issues in these areas first. The UK is considering changes to its laws on assisted dying.
SourcesCatholic News Agency
The U.S. bishops' solidarity fund supports the Church in Africa. A grant helps religious sisters in the Central African Republic. The sisters use bicycles to reach remote areas.
SourcesCatholic News Agency
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