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Catholic news for Thursday, July 30

Ordinary Time, Week 17 · Green

Thursday, July 30

37 stories · 5 corroborated
  1. 01
    US bishops call for prayer and action
    discussLife & Family34d ago

    The U.S. Catholic bishops issue a nationwide call to prayer and action over rising abortion rates and the increased availability of the abortion pill.

    5 sources10 reportsThe Catholic SpiritCatholic ReviewOSV News+1

    The U.S. Catholic bishops issue a nationwide call to prayer and action over rising abortion rates and the increased availability of the abortion pill. The bishops call for prayer and action on July 27. The call is in response to the rising abortion rate and the increased availability of an abortion-inducing drug.

    SourcesThe Catholic SpiritCatholic ReviewOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun

  2. 02
    Vatican says urban planning must address homelessness
    discussVatican34d ago

    The Holy See's Permanent Observer Mission to the United Nations says homelessness must be addressed to create sustainable cities.

    6 sourcesVatican NewsThe Catholic SpiritCatholic Review+3

    The Holy See's Permanent Observer Mission to the United Nations says homelessness must be addressed to create sustainable cities. The mission highlights the importance of addressing homelessness to build sustainable cities that promote human dignity and the common good. The Holy See's mission says everybody deserves a place to call home.

    SourcesVatican NewsThe Catholic SpiritCatholic ReviewOSV NewsThe Catholic SunThe Texas Catholic

  3. 03
    UK Catholic leaders praise Burnham
    discussLife & Family34d ago

    UK Catholic leaders praise Prime Minister Andy Burnham's call to strengthen palliative and social care.

    5 sources8 reportsThe Catholic WeeklyThe Catholic SunOSV News+1

    UK Catholic leaders praise Prime Minister Andy Burnham's call to strengthen palliative and social care. They say it offers a better path than legalizing assisted dying.

    SourcesThe Catholic WeeklyThe Catholic SunOSV NewsNational Catholic Reporter

  4. 04
    Pope Leo XIV to offer public Masses and audiences every week of August
    discussVatican34d ago

    Pope Leo XIV will celebrate a public Mass every week of August after taking time to rest in Castel Gandolfo during the month of July.

    5 sourcesCatholic ReviewThe Catholic WeeklyThe Catholic Sun+2

    Pope Leo XIV will celebrate a public Mass every week of August after taking time to rest in Castel Gandolfo during the month of July. The Vatican has announced the pope's schedule for the rest of the summer. Pope Leo XIV will also offer public audiences every week of August.

    SourcesCatholic ReviewThe Catholic WeeklyThe Catholic SunOSV NewsAmerica

  5. 05
    Jennie Bradley Lichter steps down
    discussLife & Family34d ago

    Jennie Bradley Lichter steps down as president of the March for Life Education and Defense Fund.

    4 sourcesCatholic ReviewThe Catholic SpiritThe Catholic Sun+1

    Jennie Bradley Lichter steps down as president of the March for Life Education and Defense Fund. She made the announcement in a July 30 statement. The role was the highlight of her professional life.

    SourcesCatholic ReviewThe Catholic SpiritThe Catholic SunOSV News

  6. 06
    Diocese of Jaén publishes John Henry Newman XI
    discussDioceses34d ago
    Diocese of Jaén

    The Diocese of Jaén has published an article about John Henry Newman. The article discusses the continuity of the Church's history. It reflects on the significance of certain events.

    SourcesDiocese of Jaén

  7. 07
    Diocese of Jaén honors feminist pioneers
    discussCatholic Life34d ago
    Diocese of Jaén

    The Diocese of Jaén highlights Josefa Grosso and Carmen Arteaga, pioneers of Christian feminism. They were key figures in the VII Centenario of the Aparición de la Virgen de la Cabeza.

    SourcesDiocese of Jaén

  8. 08
    Diocese of Córdoba releases daily press dossier
    discussDioceses34d ago
    Diocese of Córdoba

    The Diocese of Córdoba's Delegación diocesana de Medios de Comunicación Social releases a daily press dossier. The dossier is available on the diocese's website.

    SourcesDiocese of Córdoba

  9. 09
    Diocese of Anagni–Alatri promotes pirate-themed journey
    discussDioceses34d ago
    Diocese of Anagni–Alatri

    The Diocese of Anagni–Alatri announces a pirate-themed event. The event is called 'A Trivigliano un viaggio da pirati alla scoperta del tesoro più grande: l’amore di Dio'.

    SourcesDiocese of Anagni–Alatri

  10. 10
    Africa, la corsa ai droni ucraini
    discussCatholic Life34d ago
    Missionari Comboniani del Cuore di Gesù

    SourcesMissionari Comboniani del Cuore di Gesù

  11. 11
    Cáritas Valencia funds camp for 50+ minors
    discussCatholic Life34d ago
    Archdiocese of Valencia

    Cáritas Diocesana de Valencia invests 8,548 euros in summer camps for minors. Juniors M.D. offers activities for children in centers.

    SourcesArchdiocese of Valencia

  12. 12
    St Gregory's Catholic Primary School wins kindness award
    discussEducation34d ago
    Archdiocese of Birmingham

    St Gregory's Catholic Primary School received national recognition for its kindness efforts. The school's Kindness Ambassadors led projects to spread kindness. They were named runners-up in the Collective Kindness category at the National Kindness Awards.

    SourcesArchdiocese of Birmingham

  13. 13
    KLJB holds Bundestreffen in Vrees
    discussCatholic Life34d ago
    Diocese of Osnabrück

    The Catholic Landjugendbewegung (KLJB) will hold its national meeting in Vrees. The program includes celebrations and exchange of ideas. Young people will gather in August.

    SourcesDiocese of Osnabrück

  14. 14
    Diocese of Málaga celebrates Virgen de la Victoria
    discussDioceses34d ago
    Diocese of Málaga

    The Diocese of Málaga celebrates the novena to the Virgen de la Victoria from August 30 to September 7. The rosary begins at 19:30 and Mass at 20:00. The diocesan priest Gonzalo Martín Fernández is the preacher. The festivities include a procession and the imposition of medals on new brothers.

    SourcesDiocese of Málaga

  15. 15
    SVP members serve over 100 years
    discussCatholic Life34d ago
    Diocese of East Anglia

    Two St Vincent de Paul Society members were recognised for their dedication. They have given over 100 years of service together.

    SourcesDiocese of East Anglia

  16. 16
    Nine orders participate in Libori-Woche
    discussReligious Orders34d ago
    Suore di S. Maria Maddalena Postel

    Nine orders, including Schwestern der heiligen Maria Magdalena Postel, participate in Libori-Woche with a joint monastery shop. The shop offers a variety of monastic specialties. This is the third time the orders have participated.

    SourcesSuore di S. Maria Maddalena Postel

  17. 17
    Diocese of Montepulciano-Chiusi-Pienza hosts biblical conference
    discussDioceses34d ago
    Diocese of Montepulciano–Chiusi–Pienza

    The Diocese of Montepulciano-Chiusi-Pienza is hosting a 3-day biblical conference on 'Le lettere cattoliche' from August 28-30, 2026. The conference will feature several relators, including Mons. Benedetto Rossi and Padre G. Claudio Bottini. The event will take place at the parrocchia di Vico Alto in Siena.

    SourcesDiocese of Montepulciano–Chiusi–Pienza

  18. 18
    Kreditá Na Bo prevents human trafficking in Cabo Verde
    discussReligious Orders34d ago
    Suore Adoratrici Ancelle del S. Sacramento e della Carità

    Kreditá Na Bo project raises awareness in Cabo Verde communities. The project aims to prevent human trafficking. It targets islands of São Vicente, Santiago and Sal.

    SourcesSuore Adoratrici Ancelle del S. Sacramento e della Carità

  19. 19
    Diocese of Siena hosts 3-day biblical event
    discussDioceses34d ago
    Diocese of Siena–Colle di Val d’Elsa–Montalcino

    The Diocese of Siena–Colle di Val d’Elsa–Montalcino is hosting a 3-day biblical event from August 28-30, 2026. The event will take place at the Vico Alto parish in Siena.

    SourcesDiocese of Siena–Colle di Val d’Elsa–Montalcino

  20. 20
    Pope Leon XIV visits France
    discussVatican34d ago
    Diocese of Gap-Embrun

    The Diocese of Gap-Embrun proposes 3 pilgrimages for Pope Leon XIV's visit to France. Pilgrimages to be held in Paris and Lourdes.

    SourcesDiocese of Gap-Embrun

  21. 21
    Diocese of Jaffna protests for Chemmani mass grave justice
    discussDioceses34d ago
    Diocese of Jaffna

    The Diocese of Jaffna's Justice and Peace Commission held a peaceful protest for justice for Chemmani mass grave victims. The protest began in front of the St. Jude Thaddeus statue in Ariyalai. It was led by Rev. Fr.

    SourcesDiocese of Jaffna

  22. 22
    செம்மணி–சித்துப்பாத்தி மனிதப் புதைகுழிக்கு நீதி கோரி ✊ அமைதிப் போராட்டம்
    discussCatholic Life34d ago
    Diocese of Jaffna

    SourcesDiocese of Jaffna

  23. 23
    Diocese of Lismore launches Catholic Youth Lismore
    discussDioceses34d ago
    Diocese of Lismore

    The Diocese of Lismore has launched Catholic Youth Lismore, a new initiative to strengthen and unite youth ministry. The initiative aims to provide opportunities for young people to connect and belong. It was established in response to the desires expressed by young people.

    SourcesDiocese of Lismore

  24. 24
    Diocese of San Sebastián honors Loiolako San Ignazio
    discussDioceses34d ago
    Diocese of San Sebastián

    The Diocese of San Sebastián published an entry about Loiolako San Ignazio. He was born in 1491 and spent his youth among the people of the Gaztelako court.

    SourcesDiocese of San Sebastián

  25. 25
    San Juan Bosco bids farewell to Salesian priest Juan Carlos Macías
    discussDioceses34d ago
    Diocese of Jaén

    The Salesian community of San Juan Bosco in Jaén bid farewell to priest Juan Carlos Macías with a Eucharist. Macías was the parish priest. The event was marked by gratitude.

    SourcesDiocese of Jaén

  26. 26
    Irak: PKWP z zadowoleniem o planie powrotu rodzin chrześcijańskich
    discussReligious Freedom34d ago

    PKWP welcomes Iraq's plan to support Christian families' return.

    Vatican News

    PKWP welcomes Iraq's plan to support Christian families' return. Iraq's government will prioritize Christians in a state housing program.

    SourcesVatican News

  27. 27
    Diocese of Verona hosts 17th Ottobre Musicale Terenzio Zardini
    discussCulture34d ago
    Diocese of Verona

    The Diocese of Verona will host the 17th Ottobre Musicale Terenzio Zardini in autumn. The event is held in the church of San Bernardino. It originated from a cultural project by M° fr. Terenzio Zardini.

    SourcesDiocese of Verona

  28. 28
    Diocese of Angers honors Saint Pierre-Julien Eymard
    discussCatholic Life34d ago
    Diocese of Angers

    The Diocese of Angers celebrated Saint Pierre-Julien Eymard, a priest. He was born and is now honored.

    SourcesDiocese of Angers

  29. 29
    Diocese of Bathurst posts 'Being Counted Matters'
    discussDioceses34d ago
    Diocese of Bathurst

    The Catholic Diocese of Bathurst published a post titled 'Being Counted Matters'. The content of the post is not specified. It was published on the diocese's official website.

    SourcesDiocese of Bathurst

  30. 30
    New Catholic men’s groups find an appetite for brotherhood
    discussDioceses34d ago
    Diocese of Sydney

    SourcesDiocese of Sydney

  31. 31
    Catholic men’s groups unite
    discussCatholic Life34d ago
    The Catholic Weekly

    Two new Catholic men’s groups in Sydney unite for a day retreat. Around 100 men attend the event. The groups focus on prayer, formation and fraternity.

    SourcesThe Catholic Weekly

  32. 32
    Chilean bishops celebrate Mass for Centenary of Coronation of Virgin del Carmen
    discussBishops34d ago
    Diocese of Concepción

    The Episcopado chileno celebrated a solemn Mass at the Catedral Metropolitana de Santiago. The Mass marked the Centenary of the Coronation of the Virgin del Carmen. The event was held on July 30.

    SourcesDiocese of Concepción

  33. 33
    Institutul Levant and Academia Română host congress
    discussCulture34d ago
    Archdiocese of Bucureşti, Bucarest

    Institutul Levant and Academia Română organize the Congresul Mondial de Studii Siriace and Conferința Internațională de Studii Arabe Creștine. The events are held in the capital of Romania.

    SourcesArchdiocese of Bucureşti, Bucarest

  34. 34
    Bishop Tôma Vũ Đình Hiệu confirms 48 children
    discussDioceses34d ago
    Diocese of Bùi Chu

    Bishop Tôma Vũ Đình Hiệu confirmed 48 children at Thanh Thủy parish. The sacrament was administered at Chứng Nhân church.

    SourcesDiocese of Bùi Chu

  35. 35
    Friday July 31st: An obstacle to faith
    discussCatholic Life34d ago
    Diocese of Port of Spain

    SourcesDiocese of Port of Spain

  36. 36
    Diocese of Bilbao celebrates San Ignacio de Loyola
    discussDioceses34d ago
    Diocese of Bilbao

    The Diocese of Bilbao marks the solemnity of San Ignacio de Loyola, patron of Bizkaia and Gipuzkoa. San Ignacio de Loyola is also the patron of Gipuzkoa. The celebration is noted by the Diocese of Bilbao.

    SourcesDiocese of Bilbao

  37. 37
    Diocese of Barreiras honors Senhora Sant'Ana
    discussDioceses34d ago
    Diocese of Barreiras

    The Diocese of Barreiras held celebrations in honor of Senhora Sant'Ana. The events brought together faithful, pastorals, and communities to give thanks to God. The diocese sought the intercession of Senhora Sant'Ana for families and parishes.

    SourcesDiocese of Barreiras

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