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Thursday, July 30, 2026 · Ordinary Time, Week 17 · Green · updated 1m ago

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From the Holy See

Vatican News
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    NewUNO warnt vor drastischem Anstieg sexueller Gewalt in Haiti
    discussLife & Family1h ago
    1 source

    Die UNO warnt vor einem drastischen Anstieg sexueller Gewalt gegen Frauen und Mädchen in Haiti. Im ersten Halbjahr 2026 wurden mehr als 5.500 Fälle geschlechtsspezifischer Gewalt erfasst. Dies entspricht 70 Prozent der Gesamtfälle im Jahr 2025.

    SourcesVatican News

  2. 02
    NewPope Leo XIV visits Assisi
    discussVatican1h ago
    1 source

    Pope Leo XIV visits Assisi on August 6th. He celebrates Mass with young people at the Go! Franciscan Youth Meeting 2026. The Holy See Press Office releases the schedule.

    SourcesVatican News

  3. 03
    Thailand: A new Bishop for a vibrant, diverse Church
    discussVatican2h ago
    1 source

    SourcesVatican News

  4. 04
    Sacred Heart of Jesus Lay Association Takes Root in Hwange Diocese
    discussReligious Orders3h ago
    1 source

    The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus guild is taking root in the Catholic Diocese of Hwange. The guild is one of Zimbabwe's oldest Catholic sodalities. It is 60 years after its inception in the country.

    SourcesVatican News

  5. 05
    Irak: Regierung will christliche Familien bei Rückkehr unterstützen
    discussChurch & State4h ago
    1 source

    Die irakische Regierung will christliche Familien bei der Rückkehr in ihr Heimatland unterstützen. Das katholische Hilfswerk "Kirche in Not" begrüßt das Vorhaben. Premierminister Ali al-Zaidi kündigt ein staatliches Wohnbauprogramm an.

    SourcesVatican News

  6. 06
    Pope Leo XIV speaks to NBC
    discussVatican5h ago
    1 source

    Pope Leo XIV grants an interview to NBC. He highlights the importance of immigration to the history of the United States. He hints that he could visit the country in the next couple of years.

    SourcesVatican News

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Thursday, July 30

4 stories
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    NewU.S. Dioceses Struggle to Keep Foreign Priests
    discussDioceses45m ago
    1 source

    U.S. Dioceses struggle to keep foreign priests due to Trump travel ban. Dioceses face difficulties in obtaining R-1 visas for foreign priests.

    SourcesNational Catholic Register

  2. 02
    NewMarvel releases Spider-Man: Brand New Day
    discussCulture1h ago
    1 source

    Marvel releases a new Spider-Man film. The film explores themes and the character's introspection. The film is the 38th in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

    SourcesAgenzia SIR

  3. 03
    NewCatholic prison ministry brings hope
    discussCatholic Life1h ago
    1 source

    Catholic prison ministry brings sacraments, mercy, and community to those behind bars. Prison Ministry Awareness Sunday was observed July 26. The Church highlights its call to remember those who are incarcerated.

    SourcesCatholic News Agency

  4. 04
    NewBishop reflects on Santa Marta
    discussCatholic Life37m ago
    1 sourcePerspective

    Bishop Roberto Francisco Ferreria Paz of Campos reflects on Santa Marta. He mentions the importance of hospitality and inclusivity. The bishop references Pope Francis' words on living together on Earth.

    SourcesCNBB

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