Wednesday, July 29, 2026 · Ordinary Time, Week 17 · Green · updated 15m ago

What is happening in the Church today?

Wednesday, July 29

29 stories · 7 corroborated

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Oslo’s bishop on why Sigrid Undset’s complex life, compelling writing resonate from Norway to US2 sourcesBishops2h agodiscuss

SourcesThe Catholic Spirit OSV News
02
Vatican-Declared Miracle Baby Now Shooting Suspect2 sourcesChurch & State3h agodiscuss

Tyquan Johnson, a 19-year-old man, is facing arrest for felony assault with a firearm in connection with a double shooting in Newport on July 19. He was the recipient of a miraculous healing decreed by the Vatican in 2025. Police are investigating the incident.

SourcesNational Catholic Register Catholic News Agency
03
NewCatholic Priest Sentenced to 31 Years in Prison2 sourcesBishops1h agodiscuss

A Catholic priest in Uganda has been sentenced to 31 years in prison for murder and attempted murder. Father Dominic Alinga pleaded guilty to the crimes. The priest turned himself in after confessing to another priest.

SourcesCatholic News Agency National Catholic Register
04
NewNuns Assist 1.2 Million2 sourcesLife & Family1h agodiscuss

The International Network Against Human Trafficking published its 2025 annual report. The network assists 1.2 million worldwide. The network is led by nuns.

SourcesCatholic News Agency National Catholic Register
05
Nuns evacuate monastery3 sourcesReligious Orders4h agodiscuss

Augustinian nuns are evacuating their monastery in Spain due to wildfires. The sisters of the Monastery of the Conversion in Sotillo de la Adrada were evacuated on July 25.

SourcesCatholic Review OSV News America
06
Florida carries out double executions as bishops issue new pastoral letter4 sourcesCatholic Life3h agodiscuss

SourcesCatholic Review Angelus News OSV News National Catholic Reporter
07
NewPolish suspect detained in Medjugorje vandalism4 sourcesCatholic Life30m agodiscuss

A Polish suspect is detained in connection with vandalism in Medjugorje, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The vandalism included defacing statues of the Virgin Mary and burning an outdoor altar. Church leaders are urging restraint and calling for prayer.

SourcesThe Catholic Spirit OSV News National Catholic Reporter America
08
NewEl Papa: al igual que un arroyo, la música nos conduce a Dios1 sourceCatholic Life1h agodiscuss

SourcesVatican News
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NewPope Leo XIV Attends Interfaith Concert1 sourceVatican1h agodiscuss

Pope Leo XIV joins children from various countries at an interfaith concert. The concert highlights music's power to bridge divisions. The event takes place at Castel Gandolfo.

SourcesReligion News Service
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NewThose targeted by immigration enforcement need ‘chance to be heard,’ says nun detained by ICE1 sourceCatholic Life1h agodiscuss

SourcesThe Catholic Spirit
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NewPapst Leo XIV. betet mit Kinderchor1 sourceVatican1h agodiscuss

Papst Leo XIV. hat mit einem internationalen Kinder- und Jugendchor in Castel Gandolfo gebetet. Er erinnerte die Kinder daran, dass sie für Großes geschaffen seien. Der Papst betet besonders für Frieden in den Häusern und an allen Orten der Welt, die unter Gewalt leiden.

SourcesVatican News
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Pope: Like a stream leading to its source, music leads us to God1 sourceVatican2h agodiscuss

SourcesVatican News
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Léon XIV rencontre des jeunes choristes1 sourceVatican2h agodiscuss

Léon XIV rencontre des jeunes choristes venus de pays en guerre. Il leur parle de la beauté de la prière chorale. Les jeunes ont chanté pour le Pape au Borgo Laudato si' dans les jardins pontificaux de Castel Gandolfo.

SourcesVatican News
14
NewFor the love of God, pick up a book1 sourceCulture1h agodiscuss

SourcesAmerica
15
Chilean cardinal sparks controversy1 sourceLife & Family2h agodiscuss

Cardinal Fernando Chomali comments on proposed heartbeat law in Chile. The law would require doctors to inform pregnant women of their baby's heartbeat. Chomali says doctors should know better than to take an innocent human life.

SourcesCatholic News Agency
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Il Papa: come ruscello che porta fino alla sua sorgente, la musica ci conduce a Dio1 sourceCatholic Life2h agodiscuss

SourcesVatican News
17
Catholic Bishop Warns of Armed Tension Ahead of South Sudan Election1 sourceChurch & State2h agodiscuss

Bishop Edward Hiiboro Kussala warns of armed tension ahead of South Sudan's first general election. Politicians are heading into the election with guns on their shoulders. Reconciliation among parties is key to a peaceful election.

SourcesACI Africa
18
NewLeBron James at Mass1 sourcePerspectiveCatholic Life57m agodiscuss

A priest posted a photo of LeBron James at Mass. The photo was fake. The priest talked to the National Catholic Register.

SourcesNational Catholic Register
19
Bipartisan Bible Study Unites Students1 sourceEducation2h agodiscuss

Students at George Washington University participate in bipartisan Bible study. The study unites students. It is featured in the National Catholic Register.

SourcesNational Catholic Register
20
Catholic military conference features keynote on just war theory1 sourceCulture2h agodiscuss

The inaugural Catholic military conference features a keynote on just war theory. University of Notre Dame theology professor Joseph Capizzi delivers the keynote. The conference theme is "Living and Serving Justly".

SourcesCatholic News Agency
21
Parishes fight ICE facility1 sourceReligious Freedom2h agodiscuss

Parishes in Texas fight against a $123M ICE facility. The facility would convert warehouses into a mega detention center. The town's water system is at issue.

SourcesNational Catholic Reporter
22
Bishop Kenney receives support1 sourceBishops3h agodiscuss

The Basilica of St. Mary invites people to sign a poster-card for Bishop Kevin Kenney as he prepares for cancer treatment. The card can be signed after weekend Masses.

SourcesThe Catholic Spirit
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NewMary of Medjugorje isn't the reason I'm Catholic — but what she represents is1 sourcePerspectiveCatholic Life1h agodiscuss

Marissa Papula reflects on her faith and the significance of Mary of Medjugorje. She notes that while Mary isn't the reason she's Catholic, what Mary represents is important to her. Papula discusses her own journey and the role of faith in her life.

SourcesNational Catholic Reporter
24
Parish named for Sts. Martha, Mary, and Lazarus keeps the faith on Chicago’s South Side1 sourceDioceses3h agodiscuss

SourcesCatholic News Agency
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Archbishop welcomes PM support1 sourceLife & Family4h agodiscuss

Archbishop John Sherrington welcomes Prime Minister Andy Burnham's call for proper funding of palliative care services. The Prime Minister says palliative care and social care funding need to be fixed. The Archbishop is Lead Bishop for Life Issues for the Bishops' Conference.

SourcesCatholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales
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Talitha Kum étend son réseau1 sourceReligious Orders4h agodiscuss

Talitha Kum étend son réseau pour libérer les victimes de la traite. Plus de 1,21 million de personnes ont bénéficié d'actions de prévention. Le réseau est dirigé par des religieuses catholiques.

SourcesVatican News
27
Movie Review: ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’1 sourceCulture4h agodiscuss

The Catholic Review reviews the movie "Spider-Man: Brand New Day". The movie has sound underlying values but an excess of vulgar dialogue. It is questionable fare for older teens.

SourcesCatholic Review
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Pope Leo’s Mom’s ‘Messy Josephs’ Recipe1 sourcePerspectiveCatholic Life2h agodiscuss

A blogger tries out a recipe attributed to Pope Leo’s mom and reflects on St. Martha. The blogger appreciates St. Martha.

SourcesNational Catholic Register
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Mozambique: "Let us be men and women of reconciliation and peace to build peace"1 sourceVatican5h agodiscuss

SourcesVatican News

Tuesday, July 28

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Medjugorje: Grave acto de vandalismo en el santuario mariano1 sourceCatholic Life1d agodiscuss

SourcesVatican News

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