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Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican on Jan. 6, 2026.

Pope Leo XIV says God is found in humble places, not in prestige

Jan 6, 2026

Celebrating the solemnity of the Epiphany in St. Peter’s Basilica on Tuesday, Pope Leo XIV said God’s saving presence is revealed “in a humble place.”

John Bishop, founder of Forge, speaks to hundreds of young men at the SEEK 2026 conference in the Diocese of Fort Worth, Texas, on Jan. 2, 2026. | Credit: Amira Abuzeid/CNA

‘As men, you’re called to act!’ speaker says to a packed room of young men at SEEK 2026

Jan 6, 2026

John Bishop, founder of Forge, tells men: “You’re called to act! You might be filled with doubt, but it might be time for you to take the first step. The image of God lives in a man fully alive.”

Pope Leo XIV closes the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica, concluding the Jubilee of Hope, on Jan. 6, 2026.

Pope Leo XIV closes St. Peter’s Holy Door, concluding Jubilee of Hope

Jan 6, 2026

Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday closed the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica, bringing the ordinary holy year to an end — a time of grace that invited Catholics to conversion.

The Edicule of the Holy Sepulcher, which contains the venerated tomb, inside the Basilica of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. | Credit: Marinella Bandini

Holy Door closes as faithful prepare for special 2033 jubilee marking Jesus’ death and resurrection

Jan 6, 2026

As Pope Leo XIV closes the Holy Door at St. Peter’s Basilica on Jan. 6, the feast of the Epiphany, the Catholic Church begins to anticipate a special 2033 Jubilee.

Lauri Hauser stands in front of her IC2KG booth at the SEEK 2026 conference in Denver on Jan. 2, 2026. | Credit: Francesca Fenton/EWTN News

Catholic mom spreads ‘IC2KG’ message to youth, attends first SEEK conference

Jan 5, 2026

Lauri Hauser is a Catholic mom of two from Madison, Wisconsin, who has turned a family tradition into a ministry that aims to inspire the faithful.

The Saint Louis Cathedral and Jackson Square are seen at sunset near the French Quarter in downtown New Orleans on April 10, 2010. | Credit: Graythen/Getty Images

Archdiocese of New Orleans issues public apology to abuse victims

Jan 5, 2026

The Archdiocese of New Orleans released a letter written to child sexual abuse claimants apologizing for the “inexcusable harm” they suffered.

Cardinal José Francisco Robles Ortega. | Credit: Archdiocese of Guadalajara

Cardinal encourages Mexicans to demand authorities bring criminals to justice

Jan 5, 2026

Cardinal José Francisco Robles, the archbishop of Guadalajara, urged Mexicans to demand that authorities fulfill their duty and bring criminals to justice.

Democratic Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani speaks to members of the media during a press conference after voting on Nov. 4, 2025. | Credit: Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images

Bishop Barron critiques New York Mayor Mamdani’s embrace of ‘collectivism’

Jan 5, 2026

Bishop Robert Barron, founder of the Word on Fire ministry, criticized New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for promising constituents “the warmth of collectivism.”

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Adele Brice. | Credit: National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion

Bishop Ricken announces formal inquiry into life of Servant of God Adele Brice

Jan 5, 2026

An edict by Bishop David Ricken of the Diocese of Green Bay formally announced a diocesan inquiry into the life of Servant of God Adele Brice.

Young Catholics gather for a possibly record-breaking large speed dating event in Columbus, Ohio, on Jan. 4, 2026. | Credit: Gigi Duncan/EWTN News

Catholic singles seek faithful connections at huge SEEK 2026 speed dating event

Jan 5, 2026

Young Catholics gathered for a possibly record-breaking large speed dating event in Columbus, Ohio, on Jan. 4. 

Bishop Thomas Paprocki of the Diocese of Springfield, Illinois, celebrates the closing Mass at the SEEK conference in Columbus, Ohio, on Jan. 5, 2026. | Credit: Courtesy of FOCUS

SEEK 2026: Students inspired to bring faith home

Jan 5, 2026

SEEK 2026 was more than a conference; it was a call for students to bring faith, courage, and joy back to their campuses and communities.

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UPDATE: Puerto Rico enacts law recognizing legal personhood of the unborn child

Jan 5, 2026

In a breakthrough, Puerto Rico enacted a law recognizing the legal personhood of the unborn child and banned drug or surgical “gender transitioning” for anyone under 21.

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