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Wednesday, July 29, 2026 · Ordinary Time, Week 17 · Green · updated 1m ago
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Vatican News · LiCAS News · The Holy See · Agenzia Fides- 02 discussVatican11h ago
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Pope Leo XIV meets young people from Uganda, the Holy Land and Italy at the ‘Cantico di pace’ Prayer and Fellowship Gathering. The Pope thanks the choir members for their hard work and congratulates the choir directors. He reflects on the beauty of music and its ability to bring people together in harmony and cooperation.
SourcesThe Holy See
- 03 discussBishops14h ago
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Nigerian bishops meet President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. They express concerns about Christian inclusion and urge him to reassure Christians of their rights. The bishops also call for transparent elections in 2027.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
- 04 discussBishops15h ago
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Bishop Aldo Berardi celebrates 35 years of priesthood in Ars-sur-Moselle. Over 200 faithful attend the Eucharistic celebration. The bishop speaks about Christian identity rooted in Christ.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
- 06 discussChurch & State16h ago
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Fr Gabriel Romanelli appeals for urgent international action on Gaza's humanitarian crisis. Shortages of fuel, transport, and basic necessities worsen the crisis. The parish priest of Holy Family Church in Gaza describes the situation as 'beyond disastrous'.
SourcesVatican NewsCatholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales
Wednesday, July 29
23 stories- 02 discussBishops22m ago
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Archbishop Eamon Martin meets with OpenAI Ireland. They discuss Pope Leo XIV's encyclical Magnifica humanitas. The meeting takes place in Ara Coeli.
- 03 discussCatholic Life12m ago
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Bethlehem is empty. The Church of the Nativity has few tourists and pilgrims. The first Irishman to make pilgrimage to Bethlehem was St Cathal.
SourcesThe Irish Catholic
- 04 discussCulture13m ago
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The Irish Catholic reports on the rise of New Age spirituality. People worldwide desire a life with a power greater than themselves. Spirituality has migrated from following a religion to other forms.
SourcesThe Irish Catholic
- 07 discussBishops16m ago
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Fr Martin Casey celebrates 52 years of ministry and service to the community. He was ordained in St Peter’s Seminary in Co. Wexford in 1974. Fr Casey is currently serving in the Parish of Carnew, which includes Tomacork, Coolfancy, and Shillelagh.
SourcesThe Irish Catholic
- 09 discussCatholic Life18m ago
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Margaret Haughey, an Apostolic worker in Elphin Diocese, receives a Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice award for over 50 years of dedicated work. The award is one of the highest honors bestowed by the papacy. Haughey's apostolic work began after an interaction with a woman from a nearby parish.
SourcesThe Irish Catholic
- 14 discussVatican28m ago
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The Vatican is studying conditions for a possible papal trip to Ukraine. Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher mentioned the possibility after a six-day mission to the country. The trip would be by Pope Leo XIV.
SourcesThe Irish Catholic
- 16 discussLiturgy31m ago
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The Irish Church is to discuss the renewal of the sacrament of reconciliation at the National Synodal Assembly. The sacrament is in need of renewal, with many people no longer having recourse to it. The Church hopes to deepen faith through learning, liturgy, and sacramental life.
SourcesThe Irish Catholic
- 17 discussLiturgy32m ago
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A priest promises celibacy during the ordination process. If a bishop accidentally leaves out this part of the ordination Mass, the new priest is still not free to marry.
SourcesThe Irish Catholic
- 18 discussBishops33m ago
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Bishop Peter Suphot begins his ministry in Chiang Mai. He pledges to unite diverse communities. He will do this through listening, service, compassion and shared mission.
SourcesLiCAS News
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