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The patron saint of priests, St. John Vianney, died Aug. 4, 1859. A century later, Pope John XXIII reflected on the life of the saint.

The first World Meeting of OCDS Carmelites in the history of the order took place July 23–26 in Ávila, Spain.

The new podcast “Stand Firm and Be Strong” with Father of Mercy Wade Menezes has launched on EWTN+.

Israel has not publicly endorsed the agreement and has continued airstrikes, killing at least 17 people, including children, in Gaza over the weekend.

Abelardo de la Espriella reaffirmed his conviction that “to build a great nation, one must place God at the center of every decision.”

The Holy Father invited festival participants to return to the source of true joy, following this year’s motto: “Ad fontem! To the source!”

Young Catholics from Europe, the Middle East, and North America came together for prayer, service, fellowship, and to reflect on “what Christian witness means in an increasingly complex world.”

WYD Seoul 2027 will take place Aug. 3–8, 2027, in Seoul, South Korea.

A Catholic Charities affiliate sued Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and other state officials after the governor signed into law a ban on “conversion therapy.”

“Many people need that joyful and contagious witness that a young person in love with Christ can convey,” Pope Leo XIV observed.