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Trump to negotiate with Congress over pro-life protections in health plan
President Trump initially shifted on the Hyde Amendment. Read more
NYPD increasing presence at churches after incidents at Staten Island Catholic parishes
Several Catholic churches on Staten Island have been vandalized or attacked in recent weeks. Read more
Dutch conservative activist and Catholic convert barred from entering the UK
Here is a roundup of Catholic world news from the past week that you might have missed. Read more
Vice President Vance, House Speaker Johnson to speak at 2026 March for Life
Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, is also set to address the Jan. 23 rally. Read more
Bishop Fernandes praises religious worker visa rule change, says work still to be done
A bill sponsored by Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, would extend religious workers’ visas while green card applications are pending. Read more
Christian symbols in public buildings on trial before European Court of Human Rights
ADF International goes to court to defend the right to display Christian symbols in Greece’s public buildings. Read more
EWTN launches unified Catholic news brand: CNA and ACI Group become EWTN News
EWTN has rolled out a major rebrand, bringing multiple affiliate outlets and coverage brands into “one global news organization.” Read more
‘Our Lady of Arabia’ in Kuwait elevated to minor basilica in presence of Cardinal Parolin
The elevation of Our Lady of Arabia Church in Kuwait to a minor basilica is a historic first for the... Read more
Becket report finds increases in support for religious liberty in the public square
The annual Religious Freedom Index (RFI) by the Becket Fund found increases in support for religious liberty, including instances of... Read more
French bishops condemn euthanasia bill ahead of Senate debate
The bill criminalizes “obstructing aid-in-dying” — mirroring abortion penalties — with up to two years in prison and a 30,000-euro... Read more
Nigeria accounts for 72% of Christian killings worldwide, new report finds
Of the 4,849 Christians killed for their faith worldwide, 3,490 were in Nigeria, according to Open Doors’ World Watch List... Read more
Italian diocese to award $58K to international ‘economy of fraternity’ prize winners
The former archbishop of Assisi, Domenico Sorrentino, instituted the award in 2020 on the day of St. Carlo Acutis’ Oct.... Read more
Mexico’s Cardinal Aguiar: Pope Leo XIV would like to visit Mexico ‘soon’
In a meeting with the primatial archbishop of Mexico, Cardinal Carlos Aguiar, Pope Leo XIV expressed his desire to visit... Read more
St. Peter’s Holy Door to be sealed Jan. 16
The Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica, the last of four papal basilicas for the Jubilee of Hope, will be... Read more
Republican senators urge more regulations on abortion pill in Senate hearing
Republican lawmakers urged more restrictions on chemical abortion drugs, while Democratic lawmakers promoted broad access to the drugs. Read more
U.S. is working with Catholic Church to get post-hurricane aid to Cuba, Rubio says
U.S. aid is set to be delivered from Miami on Jan. 16. Read more
Archbishop Gallagher: Surrogacy is a ‘new form of colonialism’
Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher spoke at the event “A Common Front for Human Dignity: Preventing the Commodification of Women and... Read more
Mosaic bearing Pope Leo XIV’s portrait readied for St. Paul Outside the Walls
A mosaic portrait of Pope Leo XIV for installation in St. Paul Outside the Walls Basilica was presented to the... Read more
UPDATE: Ohio moves to close nursing home amid ‘widespread care failures’ after purchase from Catholic nuns
Ohio is moving to shut down a nursing home after a group of Catholic nuns sold it, amid reports that... Read more
Cardinal Pizzaballa: There is a longing for justice and human dignity in Iran
The Latin patriarch of Jerusalem says Iranians are longing for peace, justice, and a decent life. Read more
