Three bishops inaugurated the XXXIV Slovak Christian Theatre Festival. The event features 12 theatre companies and includes Eucharistic celebrations and a pilgrimage. The festival is inspired by Saint Francis and Saint Gorazd.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
Friday, July 31, 2026 · Ordinary Time, Week 17 · Green · updated 18m · Español · Italiano
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Agenzia Fides · Vatican News- 02 discussBishops4h ago
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Archbishop Fortunatus Nwachukwu addresses 6,000 Mexican young people at the 15th National Missionary Youth Congress in San Luis Potosí. The Congress is an ecclesial experience of communion, formation, and prayer. It is held in the context of the centenary of World Mission Day and the 75th anniversary of the Mexican Missionary Youth League.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
- 04 discussLife & Family4h ago
1 source
Catholic communities in South and Southeast Asia are promoting a "choral compassion" to protect migrants from human traffickers. The initiative aims to create networks of welcome and humanitarian corridors. The effort is in response to maritime tragedies in the Bay of Bengal, where two boats carrying over 500 people recently capsized.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
- 05 discussLife & Family5h ago
1 source
A group of Latin American men and women are meeting in Rome to discuss the addiction crisis. They developed a manual to address addiction. The manual is a practical resource for institutions and organizations caring for people with addiction.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
- 06 discussCatholic Life5h ago
1 source
The World Armenian Catholic Youth Days have begun in Anjar, Lebanon. Hundreds of young people have gathered for a week of prayer, workshops, and community. The event is led by Patriarch Minassian.
SourcesVatican News
Friday, July 31
20 stories · 6 corroborated- 01 discussLife & Family37m ago
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Reps. Chris Smith and Kweisi Mfume announce the formation of the bipartisan Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Protection and Prevention Caucus. Nearly 27 million people worldwide are trapped in forms of forced labor and human bondage. The caucus is formed on World Day Against Trafficking in Persons.
SourcesThe Catholic SunOSV News
- 02 discussBishops2h ago
2 sources
Bishop Kevin T. Kenney prepares for cancer treatment. The Basilica of St. Mary invites people to sign a poster-card for him. Thousands of people on social media have shared their support for him.
SourcesThe Catholic SunOSV News
- 03 discussReligious Freedom2h ago
3 sources
A judge shields four orders of women religious and Catholic healthcare ministries from enforcement of a New York state law allowing physicians to aid terminally ill adults in dying by suicide. The Catholic entities previously sued the state, arguing the law would require them to facilitate such deaths in violation of their faith.
- 04 discussLiturgy18m ago
2 sources
Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone discusses the future of Latin Mass restrictions. He calls for easier access to the traditional Latin Mass. Cordileone says the people’s desire for traditional worship is unstoppable.
- 05 discussBishops3h ago
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Haitian Cardinal Chibly Langlois urges those facing loss of TPS to put anxieties before God and not lose hope. Haiti's cardinal and U.S. bishops lead Mass of Solidarity. Haitian immigrants face losing their TPS status.
SourcesThe Catholic SunOSV News
- 06 discussLife & Family3h ago
3 sources
New York says Catholic sisters will not be required to participate in assisted suicide. The state's decision allows the sisters to continue their service.
SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report
- 07 discussEducation43m ago
1 source
Florida's Catholic attorney general urges Catholic schools to allow religious exemptions for vaccines. The attorney general is concerned about vaccine mandates. Franciscan launched a faculty appreciation fellowship.
SourcesCatholic News Agency
- 08 discussLife & Family1h ago
1 source
California bishops speak out against the state government for targeting abortion pill reversal ministries. The bishops say everyone should oppose this. The ministries help women choose life after taking the chemical abortion pill.
SourcesCatholic News Agency
- 11 discussCatholic Life3h ago
1 source
The Catholic Spirit publishes a commentary on the Church's response to pain and suffering. The commentary references a radio ad for an online casino. The commentary is part of the "Inside the Capitol" series.
SourcesThe Catholic Spirit
- 12 discussDioceses2h ago
1 source
The Diocese of Cádiz and Ceuta is mobilizing resources to address the needs of migrants. The diocese is designating all money from this weekend's collection to the effort. The migrants arrived suddenly and illegally in Spain.
SourcesCatholic News Agency
- 14 discussBishops3h ago
1 source
Jason Adkins serves on the executive committee of the National Association of State Catholic Conference Directors. He is now the president of the NASCCD. Adkins will serve until August 2028.
SourcesThe Catholic Spirit
- 15 discussReligious Freedom3h ago
1 source
Catholics in America have freedom. The Declaration paved the way for Catholic freedom in America.
SourcesNational Catholic Register
- 19 discussLife & Family3h ago
1 source
An unborn baby smiles on an ultrasound as her father speaks. The baby's smile was captured on camera. The baby's reaction to her father's voice was recorded.
SourcesNational Catholic Register
- 20 discussCatholic Life4h ago
1 source
A parish in Eagan is working to address food insecurity. The parish is taking action to feed the hungry.
SourcesThe Catholic Spirit
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