newsletter 31 july 2026

Pope signs new Fundamental Law of Vatican City State

Leo XIV promulgates a new Fundamental Law replacing the 2023 text in order to address the need “to take account of new requirements of governance and of several important legislative changes introduced in recent years.” The new law incorporates into a single legislative text the amendment already ... 

Pope's August prayer intention: 'for evangelization in the city'

Pope Leo XIV releases his prayer intention for the month of August, and invites Catholics to pray 'for evangelization in the city,' so that the Lord may ... 

Pope Leo XIV meets Patti Smith

On Friday morning, July 31, the Pope received Patti Smith, the singer-songwriter, poet, and artist, who—like him—is originally from Chicago. 

APSA: 2025 Financial Statements show stronger Net Assets and continued service to Holy See

In the year marked by the papal succession, the Administration of the Patrimony of the Apostolic See (APSA) closed its ordinary financial year with Net Assets ... 

Preparations in full swing for 2027 World Youth Day in Seoul

As the one year countdown to World Youth Day Seoul 2027 begins on August 3, Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Prefect of the Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life, urges ... 

Sydney Archbishop stresses Church must ‘offer positive alternatives' to euthanasia

As the ruling party in the country votes to make voluntary assisted dying accessible through online consultations, Archbishop Anthony Fisher of Sydney argues ... 

Sant’Egidio refugees on solidarity holiday bringing hope to Cyprus

Volunteers from across Europe are spending their summer serving families in Cyprus, offering help and giving dignity and practical support to those displaced by ... 

Ceuta Church strengthens support amid migration emergency

The Diocese of Cádiz and Ceuta has expressed its concern over the serious migration emergency unfolding in the Spanish autonomous city of Ceuta, offering its ... 

'One Heart in Christ': World Armenian Catholic Youth Days kick off in Lebanon

Hundreds of Armenian Catholic young people gather in Anjar, Lebanon, for a week of prayer, workshops, and community. 

Vatican & World News 31.07.2026

-   Pope Leo releases his prayer intention for August, dedicated to praying "for evangelization in the city." -   As the one-year ... 

English Africa 31.07.2026