Catholic IntelligenceIf the Lord does not watch over the city, in vain does the watchman keep vigil.Ps 127:1

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

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From the Holy See

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  1. 01
    NewUNO warnt vor drastischem Anstieg sexueller Gewalt in Haiti
    discussLife & Family27m 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
    NewThailand: A new Bishop for a vibrant, diverse Church
    discussVatican1h ago
    1 source

    SourcesVatican News

  3. 03
    Sacred Heart of Jesus Lay Association Takes Root in Hwange Diocese
    discussReligious Orders2h 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

  4. 04
    Irak: Regierung will christliche Familien bei Rückkehr unterstützen
    discussChurch & State3h 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

  5. 05
    Pope Leo XIV speaks to NBC
    discussVatican4h 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

  6. 06
    Pope: Like a stream leading to its source, music leads us to God
    discussVatican7h ago
    2 sources

    SourcesVatican NewsLiCAS News

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Thursday, July 30

12 stories
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    NewPope Leo XIV urges young Catholics to change the world
    discussCatholic Life50m ago
    1 source

    Pope Leo XIV sends video messages to young Catholics. He urges missionary engagement and warns against spiritual complacency and uncritical technology use. The messages were sent to gatherings in Peru.

    SourcesAleteia

  2. 02
    NewBishop uses four words to draw diocese, society upward
    discussBishops52m ago
    1 source

    SourcesAleteia

  3. 03
    NewFlamingo-Revolution in Albanien
    discussCulture54m ago
    1 source

    Ein Luxusressort soll in Albaniens Naturschutzgebiet gebaut werden. Trumps Schwiegersohn ist beteiligt. Ein Gastkommentar von Thomas Schumann von Renovabis erschien auf DOMRADIO.DE.

    SourcesDOMRADIO.DE

  4. 04
    NewFilipino-born bishop installed in Australia
    discussBishops1h ago
    1 source

    A Filipino-born Catholic bishop was installed to lead Australia's Diocese of Sandhurst. The bishop called in his first address.

    SourcesCBCP News

  5. 05
    NewReading Christian Authors
    discussCatholic Life1h ago
    1 source

    OSV News publishes an article about six great Christian authors. The article is written by Julie Davis. The article provides information on how to start reading these authors.

    SourcesOSV News

  6. 06
    NewAleteia publishes Bible verses
    discussCatholic Life1h ago
    1 source

    Aleteia publishes Bible verses for difficult times. The verses are for when one feels they cannot continue. The publication is for emotional support.

    SourcesAleteia

  7. 07
    NewJoan Leslie remembered
    discussCulture1h ago
    1 source

    Joan Leslie was a talented star who embodied a simple yet multilayered high moral character. She played a young working-class girl with disability in High Sierra. She was true to herself.

    SourcesAleteia

  8. 08
    NewCharles Carroll Legacy Gala
    discussChurch & State1h ago
    1 source

    The Faithful Citizenship Institute hosts the Charles Carroll Legacy Gala. The event honors Charles Carroll and supports a faithful-citizenship course. The institute brings policymakers together to infuse Catholic social teaching into their work.

    SourcesCatholic News Agency

  9. 09
    NewPope Leo XIV: I still have a great love for America
    discussVatican1h ago
    1 source

    Pope Leo XIV expresses affection for America in an interview with NBC News. The U.S.-born pontiff spoke with NBC News on July 29.

    SourcesCatholic News Agency

  10. 10
    NewCatholics debate immigration in South Africa
    discussChurch & State1h ago
    1 source

    Two Catholics are symbols of competing philosophies on immigration in South Africa. Immigration dominates South Africa's political landscape. Catholics are divided on the issue.

    SourcesThe Southern Cross

  11. 11
    NewCountry Music, Sin, and Grace: Sing Me More Songs About Jesus
    discussCulture1h ago
    1 source

    SourcesChurch Life Journal

  12. 12
    NewBlessed Solanus Casey took the name “Solanus” for a reason
    discussReligious Orders1h ago
    1 source

    Blessed Solanus Casey took the name “Solanus” for a reason. He joined the Franciscans at 27 and chose a unique religious name. Franciscan novices are given a religious name or a choice of names.

    SourcesAleteia

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