Edition of Thursday, July 23

Ordinary Time, Week 16 · Green

Thursday, July 23

52 stories · 10 with multiple publishers

01
Vatican Denies Rupnik Acquittal
discussVaticanJul 23, 9:03 PM PDTFirst report Jul 22, 5:20 AM PDT
Briefing and sources: Vatican Denies Rupnik Acquittal. 9 sourcesVatican NewsAngelus NewsCatholic News Agency+6

First report Jul 22, 2026, 5:20 AM PDTLatest report Jul 23, 2026, 9:03 PM PDT

SourcesVatican News Angelus News Catholic News Agency National Catholic Register National Catholic Reporter Crux
02
DOJ updates religious liberty guidance
discussReligious FreedomJul 23, 11:32 AM PDT
Briefing and sources: DOJ updates religious liberty guidance. 7 sourcesThe Catholic SpiritAngelus NewsCatholic News Agency+4

First report Jul 23, 2026, 9:10 AM PDTLatest report Jul 23, 2026, 11:32 AM PDT

SourcesThe Catholic Spirit Angelus News Catholic News Agency OSV News National Catholic Register America
03
Ann Teresa O'Neill dies at 78
discussCanonizationJul 23, 2:58 PM PDTFirst report Jul 22, 12:45 PM PDT
Briefing and sources: Ann Teresa O'Neill dies at 78. 5 sources6 reportsCatholic ReviewCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic Register+2

First report Jul 22, 2026, 12:45 PM PDTLatest report Jul 23, 2026, 2:58 PM PDT

SourcesCatholic Review Catholic News Agency National Catholic Register OSV News Catholic World Report
04
France bans social media for minors under 15
discussLife & FamilyJul 23, 10:27 AM PDTFirst report Jul 22, 1:27 PM PDT
Briefing and sources: France bans social media for minors under 15. 3 sources4 reportsCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report

First report Jul 22, 2026, 1:27 PM PDTLatest report Jul 23, 2026, 10:27 AM PDT

SourcesCatholic News Agency National Catholic Register Catholic World Report
05
Young Catholics engage with bishops
discussBishopsJul 23, 10:46 AM PDTFirst report Jul 23, 3:00 AM PDT
Briefing and sources: Young Catholics engage with bishops. 3 sourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report

First report Jul 23, 2026, 3:00 AM PDTLatest report Jul 23, 2026, 10:46 AM PDT

SourcesCatholic News Agency National Catholic Register Catholic World Report
06
Venezuelan bishops reject superstitious views
discussBishopsJul 23, 8:55 AM PDT
Briefing and sources: Venezuelan bishops reject superstitious views. 2 sourcesCatholic ReviewOSV News

First report Jul 23, 2026, 8:40 AM PDTLatest report Jul 23, 2026, 8:55 AM PDT

SourcesCatholic Review OSV News
07
Andy Burnham identifies as Catholic
discussChurch & StateJul 23, 1:57 AM PDTFirst report Jul 21, 9:40 AM PDT
Briefing and sources: Andy Burnham identifies as Catholic. 2 sourcesNational Catholic ReporterAleteia

First report Jul 21, 2026, 9:40 AM PDTLatest report Jul 23, 2026, 1:57 AM PDT

SourcesNational Catholic Reporter Aleteia
08
Pope's Status as Head of State Questioned
discussVaticanJul 23, 9:03 PM PDTFirst report Jul 22, 7:05 AM PDT
Briefing and sources: Pope's Status as Head of State Questioned. 2 sourcesNational Catholic RegisterThe Catholic Thing

First report Jul 22, 2026, 7:05 AM PDTLatest report Jul 23, 2026, 9:03 PM PDT

SourcesNational Catholic Register The Catholic Thing
09
Man sentenced for killing Catholic lawmaker
discussCatholic LifeJul 23, 2:38 PM PDT
Briefing and sources: Man sentenced for killing Catholic lawmaker. 2 sourcesCatholic News AgencyCatholic World Report

First report Jul 23, 2026, 2:38 PM PDT

SourcesCatholic News Agency Catholic World Report
10
Earthquakes damage historic churches
discussCatholic LifeJul 23, 11:29 AM PDTFirst report Jul 22, 1:07 PM PDT
Briefing and sources: Earthquakes damage historic churches. 2 sourcesOSV NewsNational Catholic Reporter

First report Jul 22, 2026, 1:07 PM PDTLatest report Jul 23, 2026, 11:29 AM PDT

SourcesOSV News National Catholic Reporter
11
Father Jacques Hamel murdered
discussCatholic LifeJul 23, 11:00 PM PDT
Briefing and sources: Father Jacques Hamel murdered. Vatican News

First report Jul 23, 2026, 11:00 PM PDT

SourcesVatican News
12
Father publishes book on Catholic history
discussCatholic LifeJul 23, 10:35 PM PDT
Briefing and sources: Father publishes book on Catholic history. Catholic Review

First report Jul 23, 2026, 10:35 PM PDT

SourcesCatholic Review
13
Catholics attend Parish Renewal Conference
discussCatholic LifeJul 23, 7:05 PM PDT
Briefing and sources: Catholics attend Parish Renewal Conference. The Catholic Weekly

First report Jul 23, 2026, 7:05 PM PDT

SourcesThe Catholic Weekly
14
Father Vance reflects on virtuous friendships
discussCatholic LifeJul 23, 4:29 PM PDT
Briefing and sources: Father Vance reflects on virtuous friendships. The Catholic Spirit

First report Jul 23, 2026, 4:29 PM PDT

SourcesThe Catholic Spirit
15
When Finding Life’s Treasures, the Wise Give Thanks to God as King
discussCatholic LifeJul 23, 12:44 PM PDT
Briefing and sources: When Finding Life’s Treasures, the Wise Give Thanks to God as King. CatholicPhilly

First report Jul 23, 2026, 12:44 PM PDT

SourcesCatholicPhilly
16
Catholics Urged to Seek Extending Protections for Haitians in U.S.
discussCatholic LifeJul 23, 12:20 PM PDT
Briefing and sources: Catholics Urged to Seek Extending Protections for Haitians in U.S.. CatholicPhilly

First report Jul 23, 2026, 12:20 PM PDT

SourcesCatholicPhilly
17
St. Raymond Nonnatus aids families in crisis
discussCatholic LifeJul 23, 12:08 PM PDT
Briefing and sources: St. Raymond Nonnatus aids families in crisis. CatholicPhilly

First report Jul 23, 2026, 12:08 PM PDT

SourcesCatholicPhilly
18
Pope thanks Italian President
discussVaticanJul 23, 12:04 PM PDT
Briefing and sources: Pope thanks Italian President. Vatican News

First report Jul 23, 2026, 12:04 PM PDT

SourcesVatican News
19
Patience With Others and Ourselves Allows Grace to Take Effect
discussCatholic LifeJul 23, 12:01 PM PDT
Briefing and sources: Patience With Others and Ourselves Allows Grace to Take Effect. CatholicPhilly

First report Jul 23, 2026, 12:01 PM PDT

SourcesCatholicPhilly
20
New CEO leads Black Catholic Messenger
discussCatholic LifeJul 23, 11:57 AM PDT
Briefing and sources: New CEO leads Black Catholic Messenger. CatholicPhilly

First report Jul 23, 2026, 11:57 AM PDT

SourcesCatholicPhilly
21
Priest enjoys World Cup in Philly
discussCatholic LifeJul 23, 11:48 AM PDT
Briefing and sources: Priest enjoys World Cup in Philly. CatholicPhilly

First report Jul 23, 2026, 11:48 AM PDT

SourcesCatholicPhilly
22
Church aids Venezuela earthquake victims
discussCatholic LifeJul 23, 10:41 AM PDT
Briefing and sources: Church aids Venezuela earthquake victims. Aid to the Church in Need

First report Jul 23, 2026, 10:41 AM PDT

SourcesAid to the Church in Need
23
Caritas Bangladesh centre receives award
discussCatholic LifeJul 23, 10:37 AM PDT
Briefing and sources: Caritas Bangladesh centre receives award. Caritas Internationalis

First report Jul 23, 2026, 10:37 AM PDT

SourcesCaritas Internationalis
24
Couples share love insights
discussLife & FamilyJul 23, 10:23 AM PDT
Briefing and sources: Couples share love insights. 2 reportsThe Catholic Spirit

First report Jul 23, 2026, 10:23 AM PDT

SourcesThe Catholic Spirit
25
Nolan's 'The Odyssey' reviewed
discussCultureJul 23, 8:51 AM PDT
Briefing and sources: Nolan's 'The Odyssey' reviewed. Angelus News

First report Jul 23, 2026, 8:51 AM PDT

SourcesAngelus News
26
Jesuits discuss Church and Fascism
discussCultureJul 23, 7:58 AM PDT
Briefing and sources: Jesuits discuss Church and Fascism. Jesuits Global

First report Jul 23, 2026, 7:58 AM PDT

SourcesJesuits Global
27
David Enlow performs in concert
discussCatholic LifeJul 23, 7:58 AM PDT
Briefing and sources: David Enlow performs in concert. OC Catholic

First report Jul 23, 2026, 7:58 AM PDT

SourcesOC Catholic
28
Bishops oppose mining in Samar
discussBishopsJul 23, 7:48 AM PDT
Briefing and sources: Bishops oppose mining in Samar. CBCP News

First report Jul 23, 2026, 7:48 AM PDT

SourcesCBCP News
29
A season of journeys
discussDiocesesJul 23, 7:30 AM PDT
Briefing and sources: A season of journeys. The Catholic Spirit

First report Jul 23, 2026, 7:30 AM PDT

SourcesThe Catholic Spirit
30
Una temporada de viajes
discussCatholic LifeJul 23, 7:29 AM PDT
Briefing and sources: Una temporada de viajes. The Catholic Spirit

First report Jul 23, 2026, 7:29 AM PDT

SourcesThe Catholic Spirit
31
Catholic schools tackle antisemitismArchdiocese of Birmingham
discussEducationJul 23, 7:10 AM PDT
Briefing and sources: Catholic schools tackle antisemitism. Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales

First report Jul 23, 2026, 7:10 AM PDT

SourcesCatholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales
32
SECAM Convenes Education Conference
discussEducationJul 23, 6:57 AM PDT
Briefing and sources: SECAM Convenes Education Conference. SECAM

First report Jul 23, 2026, 6:57 AM PDT

SourcesSECAM
33
African American leads Catholic Daughters
discussCatholic LifeJul 23, 5:49 AM PDT
Briefing and sources: African American leads Catholic Daughters. Catholic News Herald

First report Jul 23, 2026, 5:49 AM PDT

SourcesCatholic News Herald
34
Student wins AI competition
discussEducationJul 23, 5:38 AM PDT
Briefing and sources: Student wins AI competition. Catholic News Herald

First report Jul 23, 2026, 5:38 AM PDT

SourcesCatholic News Herald
35
Venezuelan bishops call for corruption-free reconstruction
discussBishopsJul 23, 5:14 AM PDT
Briefing and sources: Venezuelan bishops call for corruption-free reconstruction. Vatican News

First report Jul 23, 2026, 5:14 AM PDT

SourcesVatican News
36
Church in Africa Prepares for 2028 Ecclesial Assembly
discussBishopsJul 23, 4:48 AM PDT
Briefing and sources: Church in Africa Prepares for 2028 Ecclesial Assembly. SECAM

First report Jul 23, 2026, 4:48 AM PDT

SourcesSECAM
37
Archbishop Gallagher visits Ukraine
discussVaticanJul 23, 3:53 AM PDT
Briefing and sources: Archbishop Gallagher visits Ukraine. Vatican News

First report Jul 23, 2026, 3:53 AM PDT

SourcesVatican News
38
Ghana Awaits Anti-Witchcraft Bill
discussCultureJul 23, 3:49 AM PDT
Briefing and sources: Ghana Awaits Anti-Witchcraft Bill. Vatican News

First report Jul 23, 2026, 3:49 AM PDT

SourcesVatican News
39
Sisters aid Mozambique flood victims
discussReligious OrdersJul 23, 3:44 AM PDT
Briefing and sources: Sisters aid Mozambique flood victims. Vatican News

First report Jul 23, 2026, 3:44 AM PDT

SourcesVatican News
40
Sisters reopen school in Venezuela
discussReligious OrdersJul 23, 3:00 AM PDT
Briefing and sources: Sisters reopen school in Venezuela. Vatican News

First report Jul 23, 2026, 3:00 AM PDT

SourcesVatican News
41
Pope confers award on Manaoag devotee
discussVaticanJul 23, 1:38 AM PDT
Briefing and sources: Pope confers award on Manaoag devotee. CBCP News

First report Jul 23, 2026, 1:38 AM PDT

SourcesCBCP News
42
Vatican appoints new rector
discussVaticanJul 23, 12:52 AM PDT
Briefing and sources: Vatican appoints new rector. CBCP News

First report Jul 23, 2026, 12:52 AM PDT

SourcesCBCP News
43
645 million face hunger
discussCatholic LifeJul 23, 12:37 AM PDT
Briefing and sources: 645 million face hunger. Vatican News

First report Jul 23, 2026, 12:37 AM PDT

SourcesVatican News
44
Cardinal urges lay leadershipDiocese of Nueva Segovia
discussBishopsJul 23, 12:10 AM PDT
Briefing and sources: Cardinal urges lay leadership. CBCP News

First report Jul 23, 2026, 12:10 AM PDT

SourcesCBCP News
45
USC students attend Catholic Mass
discussCatholic LifeJul 23, 12:00 AM PDT
Briefing and sources: USC students attend Catholic Mass. Angelus News

First report Jul 23, 2026, 12:00 AM PDT

SourcesAngelus News
46
Practicing Sabbath for minds and souls
discussCatholic LifeJul 23, 12:00 AM PDT
Briefing and sources: Practicing Sabbath for minds and souls. Angelus News

First report Jul 23, 2026, 12:00 AM PDT

SourcesAngelus News
47
Pope addresses CMSM assembly
discussReligious OrdersJul 23, 3:20 PM PDT
Briefing and sources: Pope addresses CMSM assembly. OSV News

First report Jul 23, 2026, 3:20 PM PDT

SourcesOSV News
48
Catholic family cares for premature baby
discussLife & FamilyJul 23, 2:30 PM PDT
Briefing and sources: Catholic family cares for premature baby. The Catholic Leader

First report Jul 23, 2026, 2:30 PM PDT

SourcesThe Catholic Leader
49
Cardinal Sapieha's Legacy Endures
discussBishopsJul 23, 2:28 PM PDT
Briefing and sources: Cardinal Sapieha's Legacy Endures. National Catholic Register

First report Jul 23, 2026, 2:28 PM PDT

SourcesNational Catholic Register
50
Priest warns of idolatry
discussCatholic LifeJul 23, 2:08 PM PDT
Briefing and sources: Priest warns of idolatry. Catholic News Agency

First report Jul 23, 2026, 2:08 PM PDT

SourcesCatholic News Agency
51
Pope Leo XIV meets young American missionariesPope Leo XIV
discussVaticanJul 23, 12:47 PM PDT
Briefing and sources: Pope Leo XIV meets young American missionaries. The Texas Catholic

First report Jul 23, 2026, 12:47 PM PDT

SourcesThe Texas Catholic
52
Pope Leo XIV Will Visit France Amid Its First Assembly on the ‘Catechumen Boom’Pope Leo XIV
discussVaticanJul 23, 12:08 PM PDT
Briefing and sources: Pope Leo XIV Will Visit France Amid Its First Assembly on the ‘Catechumen Boom’. National Catholic Register

First report Jul 23, 2026, 12:08 PM PDT

SourcesNational Catholic Register

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