Pope Leo XIV meets Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado
Catholic doctors and ethicists react to CDC’s revised childhood vaccine schedule
Gänswein says he prays to Benedict XVI, confirms hope for beatification cause
Pope Leo XIV baptizes 20 infants in Sistine Chapel, tells parents faith is ‘more than necessary’
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Pope Leo XIV condemns violence in Iran, Syria, and Ukraine
Jan 11, 2026Pope Leo XIV on Sunday lamented escalating violence in Iran and Syria and renewed his appeal for peace in Ukraine, while also offering a special blessing for children receiving baptism and praying for those born into “difficult circumstances.”
‘I am not ordaining you for an ideal country,’ South Sudanese bishop tells new priests
Jan 11, 2026Four newly ordained priests and six newly ordained deacons for South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio have been reminded of the urgency of their mission.
‘Adopt a Bishop’ initiative invites faithful to pray for Church leaders
Jan 11, 2026The Adopt a Bishop initiative, launched by Brick House in the City in collaboration with The Dorothea Project, invites the faithful to adopt a bishop for the year.
At consistory, Cardinal Zen slams synodality as ‘ironclad manipulation’ and ‘insult’ to bishops
Jan 10, 2026Cardinal Joseph Zen Ze-kiun delivered a forceful critique of synodality at the extraordinary consistory of cardinals this week.
At annual meeting, Catholic historians assess impact of first American pope
Jan 10, 2026Catholic scholars analyze both the caricatures and reality of the first American papacy.
Pro-life leader says movement 'not safe' in Republican party: 'We can't hold back'
Jan 10, 2026A major pro-life leader is urging the movement to continue to press for protection for the unborn, calling on advocates to demand more pro-life policy even as the GOP shows signs of wavering.
St. Elena House launches in UK to help Catholics ‘catch the fire’ of God’s love
Jan 10, 2026Northampton, England, welcomes St. Elena House, a new community focused on prayer and mission inspired by the call to a new evangelization.
‘Come back to the Holy Land’: Custos calls pilgrims to visit land of Jesus
Jan 10, 2026Here is a roundup of Catholic world news from the past week that you might have missed.
Pope Leo XIV meets Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado
Pope Leo XIV baptizes 20 infants in Sistine Chapel, tells parents faith is ‘more than necessary’
Pope Leo XIV condemns violence in Iran, Syria, and Ukraine
At consistory, Cardinal Zen slams synodality as ‘ironclad manipulation’ and ‘insult’ to bishops
Pope Leo condemns ‘zeal for war,’ weak multilateralism in speech to diplomats
Catholic doctors and ethicists react to CDC’s revised childhood vaccine schedule
‘Adopt a Bishop’ initiative invites faithful to pray for Church leaders
At annual meeting, Catholic historians assess impact of first American pope
CNA explains: How does the Catholic Church create dioceses and archdioceses?
Federal appeals court affirms religious organizations can choose to hire only fellow believers
President of Venezuelan bishops’ conference: We are living in a ‘tense calm’
After Maduro’s capture, there’s hope for Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Cuba, leader says
Cardinal Dolan reflects on recovering the essentials of the Catholic faith
U.S., Vatican diplomatic counterparts discuss situation in Venezuela
A bomb fell meters from their homes in Caracas, but they survived: ‘It’s a miracle’
Gänswein says he prays to Benedict XVI, confirms hope for beatification cause
St. Elena House launches in UK to help Catholics ‘catch the fire’ of God’s love
Madrid, Barcelona, Canary Islands possible destinations for Pope Leo XIV in 2026
Spain, Catholic Church sign agreement to compensate victims of sexual abuse
‘Making room for God’: MEHR conference draws over 11,000 in Germany
History erased? Bangladesh Catholics struggle to recover first church land
Why Australia’s bishops’ president is calling for antisemitism inquiry after Bondi attack
Bangladesh’s first woman prime minister, Catholic school alumna, dies at 80
Catholic Church responds to deadly Indonesia floods as leaders warn of environmental crisis
Amid security concerns, Vatican sister meets Bangladesh religious
Courageous witnesses to the faith: 17 missionaries were murdered in 2025
‘Faith must be lived within a community,’ bishop tells historic parish in Kenya
Christmas recital in Lebanon aims for Guinness World Record
Syria celebrates Christmas with hope amid lingering security fears
130 students and teachers kidnapped from Catholic school in Nigeria released
‘I am not ordaining you for an ideal country,’ South Sudanese bishop tells new priests
Pro-life leader says movement 'not safe' in Republican party: 'We can't hold back'
‘Come back to the Holy Land’: Custos calls pilgrims to visit land of Jesus
Colorado to pay out $5.4 million after court strikes down abortion pill reversal ban
UPDATE: ICE deported Minnesota church employee, surveilled parish during Mass, mayor says
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History erased? Bangladesh Catholics struggle to recover first church land
Jan 10, 2026The priests built the church with the permission and funding of the then-Raja (King) Pratapaditya. At the time, many Portuguese soldiers worked under Pratapaditya and worshipped at the church.
CNA explains: How does the Catholic Church create dioceses and archdioceses?
Jan 10, 2026There are more than 3,000 dioceses and archdioceses around the world. How does the Catholic Church create these vital ecclesiastical jurisdictions?
Colorado to pay out $5.4 million after court strikes down abortion pill reversal ban
Jan 9, 2026Here’s a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news.
Madrid, Barcelona, Canary Islands possible destinations for Pope Leo XIV in 2026
Jan 9, 2026Madrid, Barcelona, and the Canary Islands are likely destinations in 2026 for Pope Leo XIV to visit.
