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Catholic news for Wednesday, July 29

Ordinary Time, Week 17 · Green

Wednesday, July 29

29 stories · 7 corroborated
  1. 01
    Medjugorje shrine vandalized
    discussCatholic Life35d ago

    Police are investigating acts of vandalism and desecration at the Medjugorje shrine in Bosnia-Herzegovina.

    14 sourcesThe Catholic SpiritAngelus NewsThe Catholic Weekly+3

    Police are investigating acts of vandalism and desecration at the Medjugorje shrine in Bosnia-Herzegovina. Vandals defaced statues of Our Lady and set fire to the outdoor altar of St James Church. Authorities have arrested a suspect.

    SourcesThe Catholic SpiritAngelus NewsThe Catholic WeeklyOSV NewsNational Catholic ReporterCrux

  2. 02
    Polish suspect detained in Medjugorje vandalism
    discussCatholic Life35d ago

    A Polish suspect is detained in connection with vandalism in Medjugorje.

    6 sourcesThe Catholic SpiritOSV NewsNational Catholic Reporter+3

    A Polish suspect is detained in connection with vandalism in Medjugorje. Locals are cleaning a vandalized statue of the Virgin Mary and repairing a burned outdoor altar. Calls are growing to avoid online attacks against the suspect.

    SourcesThe Catholic SpiritOSV NewsNational Catholic ReporterThe Catholic RegisterThe Catholic SunAmerica

  3. 03
    DOJ settles with pro-life activist
    discussLife & Family35d ago

    A pro-life activist pardoned by President Donald Trump reaches a settlement with the federal government over a FACE Act prosecution.

    4 sourcesThe Catholic SpiritCatholic ReviewOSV News+1

    A pro-life activist pardoned by President Donald Trump reaches a settlement with the federal government over a FACE Act prosecution. More settlements are expected to follow. The activist was one of 23 pardoned in 2025.

    SourcesThe Catholic SpiritCatholic ReviewOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun

  4. 04
    Nuns evacuate monastery
    discussReligious Orders35d ago

    Wildfires in central Spain force Augustinian nuns to evacuate their monastery.

    7 sourcesCatholic ReviewThe Catholic WeeklyOSV News+3

    Wildfires in central Spain force Augustinian nuns to evacuate their monastery. The sisters of the Monastery of the Conversion in Sotillo de la Adrada were evacuated.

    SourcesCatholic ReviewThe Catholic WeeklyOSV NewsThe Catholic RegisterThe Catholic SunCathNews Australia

  5. 05
    Trump marks anniversary
    discussChurch & State35d ago

    President Donald Trump marks the 45th anniversary of the martyrdom of Blessed Stanley Rother.

    7 sourcesAngelus NewsCatholic ReviewNational Catholic Register+3

    President Donald Trump marks the 45th anniversary of the martyrdom of Blessed Stanley Rother. Trump calls Rother "a champion of human dignity". The White House issues a statement acknowledging the anniversary.

    SourcesAngelus NewsCatholic ReviewNational Catholic RegisterCatholic News AgencyOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun

  6. 06
    Florida carries out double executions as bishops issue new pastoral letter
    discussCatholic Life35d ago
    6 sourcesCatholic ReviewAngelus NewsThe Catholic Spirit+3

    SourcesCatholic ReviewAngelus NewsThe Catholic SpiritOSV NewsNational Catholic ReporterThe Catholic Sun

  7. 07
    Nuns' anti-trafficking network assists 1.2 million
    discussLife & Family35d ago

    The International Network Against Human Trafficking published its 2025 annual report.

    4 sourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report+1

    The International Network Against Human Trafficking published its 2025 annual report. The network assists 1.2 million worldwide. The network is led by nuns.

    SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World ReportThe Catholic Thing

  8. 08
    Pope Leo XIV meets young people at ‘Cantico di pace’ Prayer and Fellowship Gathering
    discussVatican35d ago

    Pope Leo XIV meets young people from Uganda, the Holy Land and Italy at the ‘Cantico di pace’ Prayer and Fellowship Gathering.

    The Holy See

    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

  9. 09
    Cáritas Diocesana de Cádiz and San Fernando renew collaboration
    discussDioceses35d ago
    Diocese of Cádiz y Ceuta

    Cáritas Diocesana de Cádiz and the Ayuntamiento de San Fernando renewed their collaboration to support people without homes. The partnership aims to provide social attention to those in residential exclusion in the city.

    SourcesDiocese of Cádiz y Ceuta

  10. 10
    Bishop Janusz Stepnowski invites to 42nd Piesza Pielgrzymka Łomżyńska
    discussDioceses35d ago
    Diocese of Łomża

    The 42nd Piesza Pielgrzymka Łomżyńska to Jasną Górę is upcoming. Bishop Janusz Stepnowski invites participants. Registration is open.

    SourcesDiocese of Łomża

  11. 11
    Mariannhiller Missionare live on Schloss Riedegg
    discussReligious Orders35d ago
    Diocese of Linz

    Mariannhiller Missionare have lived on Schloss Riedegg since 1936. The building no longer belongs to the order. A part of the castle is home to a Mariannhiller community and administration center.

    SourcesDiocese of Linz

  12. 12
    Diocese of Segorbe-Castellón de la Plana presents Villatorcas church
    discussDioceses35d ago
    Diocese of Segorbe-Castellón de la Plana

    The Diocese of Segorbe-Castellón de la Plana discusses the baroque church of Villatorcas. The diocese has a high Islamic demographic index. The church is dedicated to San Francisco de Asís.

    SourcesDiocese of Segorbe-Castellón de la Plana

  13. 13
    تأمل الكاردينال بييرباتيستا: الأحد الثامن عشر من الزمن العادي (السنة أ)
    discussCatholic Life35d ago
    Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem

    SourcesLatin Patriarchate of Jerusalem

  14. 14
    Archbishop meets OpenAI
    discussBishops35d ago
    Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference

    Archbishop Eamon Martin meets with OpenAI Ireland. They discuss Pope Leo XIV's encyclical Magnifica humanitas. The meeting takes place in Ara Coeli.

    SourcesIrish Catholic Bishops' Conference

  15. 15
    Diocese of Aberdeen hosts Men's Retreat
    discussCatholic Life35d ago
    Diocese of Aberdeen

    The Diocese of Aberdeen invites men to a day of spiritual renewal and fellowship. The event aims to deepen faith and provide practical growth.

    SourcesDiocese of Aberdeen

  16. 16
    Diocese of Mondoñedo-Ferrol hosts 32 kids at summer camp
    discussDioceses35d ago
    Diocese of Mondoñedo-Ferrol

    The Diocese of Mondoñedo-Ferrol held a summer camp for 32 children. The camp took place from July 19 to 26. It focused on the Beatitudes as a path to happiness.

    SourcesDiocese of Mondoñedo-Ferrol

  17. 17
    From Mission and Unity, to Discernment and Action
    discussCatholic Life35d ago
    Jesuits Global

    SourcesJesuits Global

  18. 18
    Pope Leo XIV: Use AI prudently because it can project ‘an unreal world’
    discussVatican35d ago
    CBCP News

    SourcesCBCP News

  19. 19
    Bishop Domenico Pompili ordains 7 new deacons
    discussDioceses35d ago
    Diocese of Verona

    The Diocese of Verona ordains 7 new deacons. The ordination ceremony will take place in the Cathedral. Bishop Domenico Pompili will impose hands and pray.

    SourcesDiocese of Verona

  20. 20
    Thursday July 30th: The Dragnet
    discussCatholic Life35d ago
    Diocese of Port of Spain

    SourcesDiocese of Port of Spain

  21. 21
    Parish of San Salvador de Ibiza celebrates patronal feast
    discussDioceses35d ago
    Diocese of Ibiza

    The Parish of San Salvador de Ibiza celebrates its patronal feast on August 6. This traditional solemnity is part of the 'Festes de la Terra'.

    SourcesDiocese of Ibiza

  22. 22
    Diocese of Bilbao offers guided tours in Elorrio
    discussDioceses35d ago
    Diocese of Bilbao

    The Diocese of Bilbao is offering guided tours in Elorrio to discover its historical heritage. The tours will take place in August and September. The program includes visits to the Basilica of the Purísima Concepción, the necropolis of Argiñeta, and the historic center.

    SourcesDiocese of Bilbao

  23. 23
    FABC Assembly sets new direction
    discussBishops35d ago
    Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences

    FABC Assembly sets new direction for Synodal Church in Asia. The assembly aims to guide the Church in Asia. FABC leads the effort.

    SourcesFederation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences

  24. 24
    FABC Vice President: Don't fear AI
    discussBishops35d ago
    Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences

    FABC Vice President spoke at the final assembly press conference. The Vice President discussed AI. The conference was held by FABC.

    SourcesFederation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences

  25. 25
    Bishop Emilio explains episcopal motto
    discussBishops35d ago
    Diocese of Venice

    Bishop Emilio's episcopal motto is explained. The motto is 'Ite ad Ioseph' from Genesis 41:55. A full Spanish translation is provided.

    SourcesDiocese of Venice

  26. 26
    Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle urges Catholics to tick census
    discussDioceses35d ago
    Diocese of Maitland–Newcastle

    The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle explains why ticking 'Catholic' on the Census is important. The Census results will help plan and support Catholic life in the region. The Australian Bureau of Statistics conducts the Census every five years.

    SourcesDiocese of Maitland–Newcastle

  27. 27
    Mark Spencer ministers to seafarers in Newcastle
    discussCatholic Life35d ago
    Diocese of Maitland–Newcastle

    Mark Spencer has been ministering to seafarers in Newcastle for a year. He is one of the first welcoming faces they encounter. He serves those far from home.

    SourcesDiocese of Maitland–Newcastle

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    Diocese of Sincelejo announces 57th Diocesan Fiesta
    discussDioceses35d ago
    Diocese of Sincelejo

    The Diocese of Sincelejo is preparing for its 57th Diocesan Fiesta. The event is a gathering of faith, joy, and communion.

    SourcesDiocese of Sincelejo

  29. 29
    St Joachim's celebrates 100 years
    discussCatholic Life35d ago
    Diocese of Sydney

    St Joachim's Catholic Church marks 100 years of faith and community. The church celebrated this milestone. Images were taken by Giovanni Portelli Photography.

    SourcesDiocese of Sydney

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