Pope Leo XIV receives Patti Smith at the Vatican. Smith is a singer-songwriter, poet, and artist. She had just concluded a tour of Italy.
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Friday, July 31, 2026 · Ordinary Time, Week 17 · Green · updated 25m ago
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The Pope signs a new constitution for the Vatican City State. The new law replaces the one from 2023. It integrates a modification introduced in a Motu Proprio from November 2025.
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- 03 discussVatican1h ago
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The Administration of the Patrimony of the Apostolic See (APSA) releases its 2025 financial statements, showing stronger Net Assets. APSA's priority is to safeguard and strengthen the Church's patrimony and ensure services for the Roman Curia. Net Assets rose to €2.686 billion.
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- 04 discussVatican2h ago
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Pope Leo XIV signs a new Fundamental Law of Vatican City State. The law replaces the 2023 text and incorporates recent legislative changes. The presidency of the Pontifical Commission is no longer reserved exclusively to cardinals.
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- 05 discussCatholic Life2h ago
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Seoul prepares for World Youth Day. The Local Organizing Committee shares its progress. The official theme song will be released and a tree planting initiative will be launched.
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- 06 discussLife & Family3h ago
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Sydney Archbishop Anthony Fisher argues against euthanasia. He says the idea of telehealth has turned into teledeath. He pushes for protections for Catholic healthcare institutions.
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