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Russell Shaw. Credit: Ignatius Press

‘A great man who loved Jesus’: Catholic writer Russell Shaw dies at 90

Jan 6, 2026

By Daniel Payne

Russell Shaw, a Catholic writer and journalist whose prolific career spanned decades, died Jan. 6 at the age of 90. Read more

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Bishops invite faithful to pray novena for the unborn

Jan 6, 2026

By Tessa Gervasini

The United States bishops have invited Catholics to pray an annual novena for the protection of the unborn and those... Read more

Bandits attacked villages located within the territory of Nigeria’s Kontagora Catholic Diocese beginning Dec. 28, 2025. | Credit: Kontagora Catholic Diocese

Bandits kill 42, kidnap women and children in attacks on villages in Nigeria diocese

Jan 6, 2026

By Jude Atemanke

At least 42 people have been killed and an unknown number of women and children abducted following a series of... Read more

Arthur Brooks gives a keynote address at SEEK 2026 on Jan. 4, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio. | Credit: Madalaine Elhabbal/CNA

Arthur Brooks at SEEK26: ‘Your job isn’t to win arguments, it’s to win a soul’

Jan 6, 2026

By Madalaine Elhabbal

Bestselling author and Harvard professor Arthur Brooks told attendees at SEEK 2026 in Columbus, Ohio, that they are “entering mission... Read more

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

By Victoria Cardiel

Celebrating the solemnity of the Epiphany in St. Peter’s Basilica on Tuesday, Pope Leo XIV said God’s saving presence is... Read more

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

By Victoria Cardiel

Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday closed the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica, bringing the ordinary holy year to an... Read more

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

By Amira Abuzeid

John Bishop, founder of Forge, tells men: “You’re called to act! You might be filled with doubt, but it might... Read more

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

By Tessa Gervasini

As Pope Leo XIV closes the Holy Door at St. Peter’s Basilica on Jan. 6, the feast of the Epiphany,... Read more

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

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Lauri Hauser is a Catholic mom of two from Madison, Wisconsin, who has turned a family tradition into a ministry... Read more

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

By Tessa Gervasini

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

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

Cardinal encourages Mexicans to demand authorities bring criminals to justice

Jan 5, 2026

By David Ramos

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

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

By Tyler Arnold

Bishop Robert Barron, founder of the Word on Fire ministry, criticized New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for promising constituents... Read more

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

By Amira Abuzeid

An edict by Bishop David Ricken of the Diocese of Green Bay formally announced a diocesan inquiry into the life... Read more

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

By Gigi Duncan

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

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

By Gigi Duncan

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

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

Jan 5, 2026

By David Ramos

In a breakthrough, Puerto Rico enacted a law recognizing the legal personhood of the unborn child and banned drug or... Read more

Members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Ethiopia (CBCE). | Credit: CBCE

‘Do not be afraid’: Ethiopia’s bishops speak of courage in synodality message

Jan 5, 2026

By ACI Africa

The Catholic bishops of Ethiopia have issued a synodality message of courage for the entire country and the diaspora, speaking... Read more

Republicans presently control the White House and both chambers of Congress, but their majorities in both legislative chambers are narrow. | Credit: roibu/Shutterstock

A look ahead: 2026 U.S. midterms hinge on key races in Maine, North Carolina

Jan 5, 2026

By Daniel Payne

Democrats need only a net gain of four seats to flip the Senate and a net of three districts to... Read more

The news app for Vatican City State, developed with support from the family of St. Carlo Acutis. | Credit: Vatican City State/Screenshot

St. Carlo Acutis’ parents helped develop new Vatican City State app

Jan 5, 2026

By Victoria Cardiel

The parents of St. Carlo Acutis contributed to the development of a new official news application connected to the institutional... Read more

Thousands of participants with paper crowns gather on Castle Square in Warsaw during the Three Kings Procession on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2025. | 
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Nearly 2 million people to march in Poland for Three Kings Procession

Jan 5, 2026

By CNA Staff

The annual event draws participants who dress as biblical characters, wear paper crowns, and sing Christmas carols while following figures... Read more