Three bishops inaugurated the XXXIV Slovak Christian Theatre Festival. The event features 12 theatre companies and includes Eucharistic celebrations and a pilgrimage. The festival is inspired by Saint Francis and Saint Gorazd.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
Friday, July 31, 2026 · Ordinary Time, Week 17 · Green · updated 1h · Español · Italiano
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Agenzia Fides · Vatican News- 02 discussBishops6h ago
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Archbishop Fortunatus Nwachukwu addresses 6,000 Mexican young people at the 15th National Missionary Youth Congress in San Luis Potosí. The Congress is an ecclesial experience of communion, formation, and prayer. It is held in the context of the centenary of World Mission Day and the 75th anniversary of the Mexican Missionary Youth League.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
- 04 discussLife & Family6h ago
1 source
Catholic communities in South and Southeast Asia are promoting a "choral compassion" to protect migrants from human traffickers. The initiative aims to create networks of welcome and humanitarian corridors. The effort is in response to maritime tragedies in the Bay of Bengal, where two boats carrying over 500 people recently capsized.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
- 05 discussLife & Family6h ago
1 source
A group of Latin American men and women are meeting in Rome to discuss the addiction crisis. They developed a manual to address addiction. The manual is a practical resource for institutions and organizations caring for people with addiction.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
- 06 discussCatholic Life7h ago
1 source
The World Armenian Catholic Youth Days have begun in Anjar, Lebanon. Hundreds of young people have gathered for a week of prayer, workshops, and community. The event is led by Patriarch Minassian.
SourcesVatican News
Friday, July 31
19 stories · 8 corroborated- 01 discussVatican1h ago
2 sources
Pope Leo meets American singer-songwriter Patti Smith at the Vatican. The meeting is described as a conversation between two people discovering they were old friends.
SourcesThe Catholic SunOSV News
- 02 discussLife & Family2h ago
2 sources
Reps. Chris Smith and Kweisi Mfume announce the formation of the bipartisan Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Protection and Prevention Caucus. Nearly 27 million people worldwide are trapped in forms of forced labor and human bondage. The caucus is formed on World Day Against Trafficking in Persons.
SourcesThe Catholic SunOSV News
- 03 discussReligious Freedom4h ago
3 sources
A judge shields four orders of women religious and Catholic healthcare ministries from enforcement of a New York state law allowing physicians to aid terminally ill adults in dying by suicide. The Catholic entities previously sued the state, arguing the law would require them to facilitate such deaths in violation of their faith.
- 04 discussBishops4h ago
2 sources
Bishop Kevin T. Kenney prepares for cancer treatment. The Basilica of St. Mary invites people to sign a poster-card for him. Thousands of people on social media have shared their support for him.
SourcesThe Catholic SunOSV News
- 05 discussLiturgy1h ago
2 sources
Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone discusses the future of Latin Mass restrictions. He calls for easier access to the traditional Latin Mass. Cordileone says the people’s desire for traditional worship is unstoppable.
- 06 discussBishops5h ago
2 sources
Haitian Cardinal Chibly Langlois urges those facing loss of TPS to put anxieties before God and not lose hope. Haiti's cardinal and U.S. bishops lead Mass of Solidarity. Haitian immigrants face losing their TPS status.
SourcesThe Catholic SunOSV News
- 07 discussLife & Family4h ago
3 sources
New York says Catholic sisters will not be required to participate in assisted suicide. The state's decision allows the sisters to continue their service.
SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report
- 08 discussVatican5h ago
4 sources
The Vatican's net worth increases by $3 billion in 2025. The Administration of the Patrimony of the Apostolic See (APSA) reports a profit of $102 million. The profit is mainly due to the revaluation of physical gold, the increase in the value of real estate, and the positive valuation of financial securities.
SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterACI AfricaCatholic World Report
- 09 discussCatholic Life1h ago
1 source
The Pillar will not release an episode this week. The Pillar will resume its regular schedule next week.
SourcesThe Pillar
- 11 discussCatholic Life1h ago
1 source
Bishop Evelio Menjivar-Ayala and Bishop Michael Fisher celebrate Mass with Catholic Scouts. More than 2,000 Catholic Scouts attend the Mass. The Mass is held at the Scouting America National Jamboree.
SourcesCatholic News Agency
- 12 discussEducation2h ago
1 source
Florida's Catholic attorney general urges Catholic schools to allow religious exemptions for vaccines. The attorney general is concerned about vaccine mandates. Franciscan launched a faculty appreciation fellowship.
SourcesCatholic News Agency
- 13 discussLife & Family2h ago
1 source
California bishops speak out against the state government for targeting abortion pill reversal ministries. The bishops say everyone should oppose this. The ministries help women choose life after taking the chemical abortion pill.
SourcesCatholic News Agency
- 16 discussCatholic Life4h ago
1 source
The Catholic Spirit publishes a commentary on the Church's response to pain and suffering. The commentary references a radio ad for an online casino. The commentary is part of the "Inside the Capitol" series.
SourcesThe Catholic Spirit
- 17 discussDioceses4h ago
1 source
The Diocese of Cádiz and Ceuta is mobilizing resources to address the needs of migrants. The diocese is designating all money from this weekend's collection to the effort. The migrants arrived suddenly and illegally in Spain.
SourcesCatholic News Agency
- 18 discussBishops5h ago
1 source
Jason Adkins serves on the executive committee of the National Association of State Catholic Conference Directors. He is now the president of the NASCCD. Adkins will serve until August 2028.
SourcesThe Catholic Spirit
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