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Friday, July 31, 2026 · Ordinary Time, Week 17 · Green · updated 28m · Español · Italiano

What is happening in the Church today?

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From the Holy See

Agenzia Fides · Vatican News
  1. 01
    Bishops Inaugurate Slovak Christian Theatre Festival
    discussCulture3h ago
    1 source

    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

  2. 02
    Archbishop Nwachukwu addresses 6,000 Mexican youth
    discussBishops3h ago
    1 source

    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

  3. 03
    AFRICA/ETHIOPIA - Attack on the ancient monastery of Saint Arsema: “Buildings may be destroyed and lives broken, but our faith in Christ remains”
    discussLiturgy4h ago
    1 source

    SourcesAgenzia Fides

  4. 04
    Catholics in Asia promote compassion for migrants
    discussLife & Family4h 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

  5. 05
    Latin American Ecclesial Communities address addiction crisis
    discussLife & Family4h 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

  6. 06
    Armenian Catholic Youth Days Begin in Lebanon
    discussCatholic Life4h 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

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Friday, July 31

21 stories · 6 corroborated
  1. 01
    Bishop Kevin T. Kenney prepares for cancer treatment
    discussBishops2h 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

  2. 02
    Court shields women religious from New York assisted suicide law
    discussReligious Freedom2h 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.

    SourcesThe Catholic SunOSV NewsAmerica

  3. 03
    Haitian cardinal urges hope
    discussBishops2h 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

  4. 04
    New York Exempts Catholic Sisters From Assisted Suicide
    discussLife & Family2h 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

  5. 05
    Vatican increases net worth
    discussVatican3h ago
    3 sources

    The Vatican increases its net worth by $3 billion in 2025. The Administration of the Patrimony of the Apostolic See published its annual report. The report was published on July 31.

    SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report

  6. 06
    St. John Paul II Retreat House Opens
    discussCatholic Life4h ago
    3 sources

    St. John Paul II Retreat House opens in nation's capital. The center reflects the quiet settings used by then-Father Karol Wojtyła for prayer and discussion.

    SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report

  7. 07
    NewBipartisan duo forms anti-trafficking caucus
    discussLife & Family34m ago
    1 source

    Reps. Chris Smith and Kweisi Mfume announce the formation of the Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Protection and Prevention Caucus. The caucus is bipartisan. It is in the House.

    SourcesThe Catholic Sun

  8. 08
    NewCalifornia bishops oppose state targeting abortion pill reversal
    discussLife & Family40m 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

  9. 09
    NewThe pioneering woman who photographed the Jesuits for Life magazine
    discussReligious Orders1h ago
    1 source

    SourcesAmerica

  10. 10
    NewBlanche Nomination in Limbo
    discussChurch & State1h ago
    1 source

    The nomination of Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche is in limbo. The Senate Judiciary Committee lacks the votes to advance the nomination.

    SourcesOSV News

  11. 11
    Church in Spain aids migrants
    discussDioceses2h 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

  12. 12
    The Catholic Spirit publishes commentary on pain and suffering
    discussCatholic Life2h 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

  13. 13
    Archbishop Wenski condemns Catholic governor Ron DeSantis’s execution rampage
    discussChurch & State2h ago
    1 source

    Archbishop Thomas Wenski condemns Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s execution rampage. Wenski criticizes DeSantis’s actions.

    SourcesAmerica

  14. 14
    Minnesota Catholic Conference director becomes NASCCD president
    discussBishops2h 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

  15. 15
    Archbishop Cordileone calls for easier access to Latin Mass
    discussLiturgy2h ago
    1 source

    Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone discusses the future of Latin Mass restrictions. He calls for easier access to the traditional worship. The archbishop says the desire for traditional worship is unstoppable.

    SourcesCatholic News Agency

  16. 16
    Catholics in America
    discussReligious Freedom2h ago
    1 source

    Catholics in America have freedom. The Declaration paved the way for Catholic freedom in America.

    SourcesNational Catholic Register

  17. 17
    My two Sunday obligations: Mass and a protest
    discussLiturgy2h ago
    1 source

    SourcesAmerica

  18. 18
    Teen lifeguard rescues boy
    discussCatholic Life2h ago
    1 source

    A teenage lifeguard rescues a 10-year-old boy from waves at Seabright Beach in Santa Cruz, California. The rescue was captured on footage. The boy, Nathaniel Rai, was being thrown around by the waves.

    SourcesAleteia

  19. 19
    St. Elin, subsidiarity, and papal parties
    discussVatican2h ago
    1 source

    SourcesThe Pillar

  20. 20
    Unborn Baby Smiles on Ultrasound
    discussLife & Family3h ago
    1 source

    An unborn baby smiles on an ultrasound as her father speaks. The baby's smile was captured on camera. The baby's reaction to her father's voice was recorded.

    SourcesNational Catholic Register

  21. 21
    Eagan parish sows solution to food insecurity
    discussCatholic Life3h ago
    1 source

    A parish in Eagan is working to address food insecurity. The parish is taking action to feed the hungry.

    SourcesThe Catholic Spirit

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