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How to obtain a plenary indulgence for the end of 2025 and the beginning of 2026
The Catholic Church offers special graces at both the close of a year and the beginning of a new year. Read more
Christians in the Middle East in 2025: Signs of hope and the struggle to remain
2025 was a complex and multifaceted year in the Middle East for Christians, a mixture of supportive initiatives and messages... Read more
Pope Leo XIV on New Year’s Eve: The future is in God’s hands
Pope Leo XIV presided over first vespers (evening prayer) at the Vatican on Wednesday in anticipation of the Jan. 1... Read more
Appeals court allows White House cuts to Planned Parenthood in multiple states
A federal appeals court will allow federal funding cuts to Planned Parenthoods that provide abortion, permitting a key Trump policy... Read more
Indianapolis church files federal lawsuit to knock down parish after historic designation
Overseers of an unused parish in Indianapolis have filed a federal lawsuit demanding the government allow the building to be... Read more
A special prayer to conclude 2025 and begin 2026
As we close out 2025 and welcome 2026, now is the perfect time to thank God for the past year,... Read more
Thousands of young Europeans are beginning the new year at ecumenical gathering
Thousands of European youth are in Paris for an ecumenical event organized by the Taizé Community. Read more
Bosnian Muslims murdered his family, but later as a priest he forgave them
Twenty years after his father and other relatives were murdered by Muslim militiamen in Bosnia, Father Pero Miličević was finally... Read more
SEEK 2026 set to kick off in 3 cities
The annual Catholic SEEK conference will take place Jan. 1–5 in three U.S. cities: Columbus, Ohio; Denver; and Fort Worth,... Read more
Pope Leo XIV ends 2025 urging Catholics to examine conscience and entrust new year to God
In St. Peter’s Square on Dec. 31, the pope said 2025 brought both joy and sorrow, citing the jubilee pilgrimage... Read more
CNA’s top Catholic moments of 2025
2025 was filled with impactful moments — here are some of the top Catholic moments of the past year. Read more
8 stories that made 2025 a true year of hope
These inspiring stories show why 2025 can truly be remembered as a time when hope shone bright. Read more
Rest in peace: Looking back at notable Catholics who passed away in 2025
In 2025, numerous notable Catholics entered eternal life — from public officials to the vicar of Christ himself. Read more
Bangladesh’s first woman prime minister, Catholic school alumna, dies at 80
Begum Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh’s first woman prime minister, died at 80 after decades shaping the nation’s democracy and championing education... Read more
More than 3 million people attended Vatican audiences and ceremonies in 2025
During 2025, more than 3 million people attended audiences and liturgical celebrations at the Vatican, a year that spanned the... Read more
Courageous witnesses to the faith: 17 missionaries were murdered in 2025
Throughout the world in 2025, 17 missionaries were killed for the faith, 10 from Africa alone. Read more
‘Faith must be lived within a community,’ bishop tells historic parish in Kenya
In a recent homily to parishioners, Kenya Bishop David Kamau Ng’ang’a said faith is best experienced as a community and... Read more
Pope Leo XIV warns against gambling, which ‘ruins many families’
Speaking to the National Association of Italian Municipalities, Pope Leo XIV warned of the dangers of gambling as well as... Read more
Rep. Tom Emmer credits his parents’ example in fostering Catholic faith
Rep. Tom Emmer said his Catholic faith was formed by his parents’ example at a young age and he encouraged... Read more
How federal and state abortion policies shifted in 2025
Abortion policy at the federal and state levels has continued to shift in the United States in 2025. Read more
