Father Mahboob Evarist, the first Punjabi Capuchin priest in Pakistan, dies at 75. His funeral Mass is celebrated in Lahore. Archbishop Khalid Rehmat pays tribute to his decades of dedicated priestly ministry.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
Thursday, July 30, 2026 · Ordinary Time, Week 17 · Green · updated 1m ago
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From the Holy See
Agenzia Fides · Vatican News- 02 discussLife & Family2h ago
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Church networks and women religious are renewing their commitment to prevent human trafficking and support victims across Latin America and Europe. According to the International Labour Organization, around 50 million people worldwide are living in conditions of modern slavery. The number of identified victims increased by 25% between 2019 and 2022.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
- 03 discussReligious Orders3h ago
1 source
The Asian Franciscan Missionary Symposium begins in Chennai. The symposium explores the role of the Franciscan contribution in announcing the Gospel in Asia. It is promoted by the International Secretariat of the Pontifical Missionary Union and others.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
- 04 discussCatholic Life3h ago
1 source
Seoul prepares for World Youth Day 2027. Church and civil authorities have entered the full operational phase. Thousands of young pilgrims will be welcomed by local parishes and host families.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
- 05 discussReligious Orders3h ago
1 source
Talitha Kum publishes its 2025 report. The network has 68 national inter-congregational networks in 113 countries, including 24 African countries. The coordinator in Burkina Faso, Sister Nadine Rasmata Ouédraogo, gave an interview to Vatican media.
SourcesVatican News
- 06 discussChurch & State3h ago
1 source
An Anglican pastor has been killed in the Nuba Mountains in Sudan. Pastor Adel Idris Jongool was abducted and later killed during an attack by a splinter faction of the Sudan People's Liberation Army-North. The attack also resulted in the abduction of dozens of worshippers.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
Thursday, July 30
13 stories · 4 corroborated- 01 discussVatican29m ago
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Pope Leo XIV will celebrate a public Mass every week of August. He rested in Castel Gandolfo during July.
- 02 discussLife & Family54m ago
4 sources
UK Catholic leaders praise Andy Burnham on end-of-life care. They call for faith-driven leadership. Burnham has stated that palliative care and social care funding need to be fixed.
SourcesThe Catholic SunOSV NewsNational Catholic ReporterAmerica
- 03 discussCatholic Life1h ago
2 sources
An Ignatian retreat campus in the Caribbean serves as a hub for medical missions. Benedictine Father James Raber brings student volunteers to the campus for annual medical missions. The campus is used for medical missions.
SourcesThe Catholic SunOSV News
- 04 discussLife & Family1h ago
3 sources
Jennie Bradley Lichter steps down as president of the March for Life Education and Defense Fund. She says the role was the highlight of her professional life.
- 05 discussCulture8m ago
1 source
An interfaith group sends mass-texts promoting data centers. The group will not disclose its backers.
SourcesReligion News Service
- 06 discussVatican31m ago
1 source
A suspect in a Rhode Island shooting is believed to be a former Vatican miracle baby. The Vatican deemed the man's recovery from a health crisis as a newborn a miracle in 2025. The suspect is involved in a double shooting in Rhode Island.
SourcesAngelus News
- 07 discussReligious Freedom23m ago
1 source
A Michigan hospital will change its LGBT policies and pay a fired physician assistant $400,000 after a lawsuit. The health system will develop a religious accommodation for employees who do not wish to adhere to LGBT ideology.
SourcesCatholic News Agency
- 08 discussReligious Orders37m ago
1 source
Sister Marie Olwell of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Chestnut Hill dies at 96. A funeral Mass will be offered Sept. 21 at St. Joseph Villa.
SourcesCatholic Review
- 09 discussVatican48m ago
1 source
Pope Leo XIV spoke with NBC News about being the first American pope. He discussed his diverse ancestry and a potential visit to the United States.
SourcesAngelus News
- 10 discussChurch & State52m ago
1 source
Cardinal Chibly Langlois of Les Cayes, Haiti, celebrates a Mass of Solidarity with the Haitian community and those impacted by changes to immigration policy. An estimated 350,000 Haitian immigrants to the United States face losing their Temporary Protected Status. The Mass is a show of support for the Haitian community.
SourcesCatholic Review
- 11 discussCatholic Life50m ago
1 source
Catholics in Texas are protesting a data center. Some see it as a sign of the apocalypse. Others see it as a chance to advocate for environmental stewardship.
SourcesNational Catholic Reporter
- 12 discussVatican53m ago
1 source
Ukrainian ambassador Andrii Yurash says a papal visit would bring a message of peace and justice. Recent Vatican missions show Ukraine is not alone.
SourcesCatholic News Agency
- 13 discussCatholic Life1h ago
1 source
Catholics in Haiti are working on a water project. Haiti is preparing for presidential elections. The project will improve health and daily lives.
SourcesCatholic News Agency
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