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Pope Leo XIV receives Patti Smith at the Vatican.
Pope Leo XIV receives Patti Smith at the Vatican. The Chicago-born pontiff and the influential American singer, poet, and visual artist met privately for about 40 minutes at the Apostolic Palace. Patti Smith is not Catholic.
SourcesVatican NewsRome ReportsNational Catholic ReporterCatholic News AgencyCruxNational Catholic Register
An Israeli airstrike damages Al-Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza City.
An Israeli airstrike damages Al-Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza City. The hospital is supported by the Catholic Near East Welfare Association. The strike damaged hospital facilities.
SourcesCatholic ReviewCatholic News AgencyOSV NewsThe Catholic SunNational Catholic ReporterNational Catholic Register
Pope Leo XIV has promulgated a new constitution for Vatican City State.
Pope Leo XIV has promulgated a new constitution for Vatican City State. The new Fundamental Law of Vatican City State was published on July 31. It allows non-cardinals to serve as president of the governing body.
SourcesCBCP NewsCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterACI AfricaCatholic World ReportThe Pillar
An Ignatian retreat campus in the Caribbean serves as a hub for medical missions.
An Ignatian retreat campus in the Caribbean serves as a hub for medical missions. Benedictine Father James Raber brings student volunteers to the annual medical mission. The campus provides a base for the mission.
SourcesThe Catholic SpiritThe Catholic SunOSV NewsThe Catholic Register
The Hillbilly Thomists, a bluegrass/folk band of Dominican friars, release their sixth album, Strange Land.
The Hillbilly Thomists, a bluegrass/folk band of Dominican friars, release their sixth album, Strange Land. The band is on a summer tour to perform songs about hope in God, the reality of grace and the goodness of creation.
The town of Francofonte celebrates Maria SS. della Neve. The patron is invoked for consolation. The Madonna is believed to bring encouragement and hope.
SourcesDiocese of Siracusa
Comunità Papa Giovanni XXIII expresses sorrow at the death of don Antonio Mazzi. The community praises Mazzi as a priest who was able to connect with young people.
SourcesAgenzia SIR
The Diocese of Montepulciano-Chiusi-Pienza will hold its Convocazione diocesana on September 27, 2026. The meeting will be guided by Card. Augusto Paolo Lojudice. Details on location and time are to be determined.
The SMA community celebrates its 170th anniversary. The event also marks 150 years of NSA sisters and 200 years since p. Agostino Planque's birth. Anselmo will be ordained deacon.
The Parish of San Francesco in Fermo offers prayer and reconciliation on August 1 and 2. The Church of San Francesco will be open from 8:00 to 20:00. The events are part of the 'Perdono di Assisi'.
SourcesDiocese of Fermo
The Diocese of Nice provides a three-month French course for refugees. The course is part of the Contrat d'Intégration Républicaine (CIR).
SourcesDiocese of Nice
The Diocese of Saint-Brieuc offers a prayer intention for Pope Leon XIV's apostolic journey to France. The journey will take place from September 25 to 28. The diocese prays for the country and the success of the visit.
SourcesDiocese of Saint-Brieuc
V Boreči held a solemn holy mass and 12th Kozar's pilgrimage to mark 90 years of Alojzij Kozar's new mass. The event was organized by Župnija Gornji Petrovci and Postulatura Božjega služabnika Alojzija Kozarja. Participants walked 5 kilometers on Kozar's new mass path to the church of St. Anne in Boreči.
SourcesKatoliška cerkev v Sloveniji
The Diocese of Verona's Curia offices and bishop's residence porter service will close from August 7 to 24. Scheduled appointments remain confirmed.
SourcesDiocese of Verona
The Diocese of Fermo organized a GREST event at Ricreatorio San Carlo. 25 children performed on stage. Many parents and friends attended.
SourcesDiocese of Fermo
The Diocese of Erfurt has launched Schöpfungszeit 2026, a five-week initiative for environment and responsibility. The event focuses on Umwelt and Verantwortung.
SourcesDiocese of Erfurt
St. Joseph College Seminary welcomes a record class of 10 seminarians. The seminary is welcoming a new class. The class is the largest in the seminary's history.
SourcesCatholic News Herald
The Diocese of Ibiza concludes its patronal festivals, Festes de la Terra, on August 8. This day commemorates San Ciriaco, patron of Ibiza, and the anniversary of the Catalan conquest. The festivals end on this day.
SourcesDiocese of Ibiza
The Urdaibai Organ Festival reaches its 22nd edition. The festival is held in Arratzu. It is organized by the Diocese of Bilbao.
SourcesDiocese of Bilbao
The Diocese of Đà Nẵng dedicated a new chapel and hosted the 44th Zero Dong Supermarket at Giáo họ Bền. The events took place on July 31, 2026.
SourcesDiocese of Ðà Nang
Bishop Matthêô Nguyễn Văn Khôi of Qui Nhơn will ordain subdeacons. The ordination is for those who have completed their theological studies.
SourcesDiocese of Quy Nhon
The Diocese of Bùi Chu held a thanksgiving Mass for Fr. Gioakim's 25 years of priesthood. The event took place at Đền Thánh Thánh Thể Báo Đáp. It was a memorable day for the community.
SourcesDiocese of Bùi Chu
The Cistercians honor their eldest members, including Sister Sebastiana Yamaguchi Teruko and Brother Frederic Collins. Sister Sebastiana is 107 years old and Brother Frederic is 103 years old.
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