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July 2026

July 29

Wildfires in Spain force Augustinian nuns to evacuate monastery

Junno Arocho Esteves · July 29, 2026

Wildfires burning through central Spain forced a community of Augustinian nuns to evacuate their monastery as flames threatened the region.

In an online world, reaching out, meditating with others essential

Michael Swan · July 29, 2026

If a life parcelled out in 280-character quips, floating emojis and gifs, 15-second video “hot takes,” screaming headlines, disaster reportage and AI-generated thought clouds seems unsatisfying, Fr. Laurence Freeman OSB has a suggestion.

July 30

Canadian SSPX stand with society in schism fight

Quinton Amundson · July 30, 2026

In a July 25 letter to the faithful, the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX)’s District of Canada offered its most extensive remarks on the Vatican’s sweeping July 2 excommunication decreed by Pope Leo XIV after the society was deemed in schism with the Catholic Church.

Pope Leo XIV at Andrea Bocelli concert: Music's beauty points us to God

Courtney Mares · July 30, 2026

As dusk settled over the Pontifical Gardens of Castel Gandolfo on July 29, Pope Leo XIV listened as Andrea Bocelli led 164 young voices in a hymn, prompting the pope to offer a reflection on how beauty can lead us to God.

Canadian keeps Fulton Sheen's message alive

Quinton Amundson · July 30, 2026

The celebration Allan Smith has long awaited — more than 15 years of hope and prayer — is less than two months away.

July 31

Ignatian retreat campus in the Caribbean serves as hub for medical missions

Tom Tracy · July 31, 2026

When Benedictine Father James Raber asked last year if he could bring three or four student volunteers along to an annual medical mission in the Caribbean he got a nice surprise.

St. Jerome’s University signs Ignatian Endorsement Agreement

Catholic Register Staff · July 31, 2026

St. Jerome’s University is formally taking its place among Jesuit institutes of higher learning.