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

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  1. 01
    NewThailand: A new Bishop for a vibrant, diverse Church
    discussVatican57m ago
    1 source

    SourcesVatican News

  2. 02
    NewSacred Heart of Jesus Lay Association Takes Root in Hwange Diocese
    discussReligious Orders1h 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

  3. 03
    Irak: Regierung will christliche Familien bei Rückkehr unterstützen
    discussChurch & State2h 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

  4. 04
    Pope Leo XIV speaks to NBC
    discussVatican3h 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

  5. 05
    Pope: Like a stream leading to its source, music leads us to God
    discussVatican6h ago
    2 sources

    SourcesVatican NewsLiCAS News

  6. 06
    Pope Leo XIV meets young people at ‘Cantico di pace’ Prayer and Fellowship Gathering
    discussVatican15h ago
    1 source

    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

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Thursday, July 30

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  1. 01
    NewFilipino-born bishop installed in Australia
    discussBishops15m 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

  2. 02
    NewJoan Leslie remembered
    discussCulture13m 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

  3. 03
    NewPope Leo XIV: I still have a great love for America
    discussVatican21m 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

  4. 04
    NewCatholics debate immigration in South Africa
    discussChurch & State22m 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

  5. 05
    NewCountry Music, Sin, and Grace: Sing Me More Songs About Jesus
    discussCulture13m ago
    1 source

    SourcesChurch Life Journal

  6. 06
    NewBlessed Solanus Casey took the name “Solanus” for a reason
    discussReligious Orders35m 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

  7. 07
    NewPope Leo XIV speaks to young people
    discussVatican43m ago
    1 source

    Pope Leo XIV says music invites us to encounter the One who is beauty itself. He prays for peace to reign in all places in the world. The event was held at Castel Gandolfo’s Borgo Laudato Si’ gardens.

    SourcesThe Catholic Leader

  8. 08
    NewPope Returns to Castel Gandolfo
    discussVatican1h ago
    1 source

    Pope Leo XIV returns to Castel Gandolfo for a concert and a prayer for peace. The concert features star tenor Andrea Bocelli. The Pope had been in Castel Gandolfo for three weeks for rest.

    SourcesDOMRADIO.DE

  9. 09
    NewThe Rosary and Us
    discussCatholic Life43m ago
    1 source

    SourcesFranciscan Media

  10. 10
    NewPope Léon XIV visits France
    discussVatican1h ago
    1 source

    Pope Léon XIV is visiting France. Special TGV trains are being chartered for pilgrims to attend the event in Paris. The Pope will also visit Lourdes and Metz.

    SourcesAleteia

  11. 11
    NewPapa Leone XIV riceverà in udienza il clero italiano
    discussVatican1h ago
    1 source

    Papa Leone XIV riceverà in udienza il clero italiano il 12 dicembre 2026. L'incontro sarà preceduto da un momento di riflessione e una Veglia di preghiera il 11 dicembre. Il Cardinale Matteo Maria Zuppi ha invitato il clero italiano a partecipare all'evento.

    SourcesACI Stampa

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