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New York senator pushes for more church security after crimes, vandalism at Catholic parishes
Jan 13, 2026Several Catholic churches in Staten Island have been vandalized or attacked in recent weeks.
Archbishop Hebda calls for hope, healing as community suffers ‘heaviness’ after shooting
Jan 13, 2026The archbishop of St. Paul and Minneapolis, Bernard Hebda, called for healing and peace, describing the grief the community is experiencing following the deadly shooting of a U.S. citizen.
Angola among African countries Pope Leo XIV to visit; dates being finalized
Jan 13, 2026Pope Leo XIV plans to visit Angola in what will be his first pastoral trip to the continent of Africa as pontiff, the apostolic nuncio in the southern African nation has announced.
Czech bishop declares Year of Reconciliation 80 years after World War II expulsions
Jan 13, 2026Bishop Stanislav Přibyl of Litoměřice has declared a Year of Reconciliation marking 80 years since the expulsion of millions of ethnic Germans from Czechoslovakia.
Dozens of Charlotte priests query Vatican over bishop’s move to abolish altar rails, kneelers
Jan 13, 2026More than 30 priests in the Diocese of Charlotte are querying the Vatican over Bishop Michael Martin’s decision to abolish altar rails and kneelers.
Order of Malta seeks greater UN role as hospital in Bethlehem faces operational constraints
Jan 13, 2026Fra’ John Dunlap of the Order of Malta said the 900-year-old Catholic order is committed to help reconstruction efforts in Gaza City led by Egypt, the Palestinian Authority, and other partners.
National Catholic Partnership on Disability wins service award from Catholic historians
Jan 13, 2026Historians awarded a Catholic nonprofit that helps parishes and schools provide catechesis for people with disabilities.
Jimmy Lai’s daughter provides latest update on her father: ‘It is very much about saving his life’
Jan 13, 2026As presentencing mitigation hearings begin for Catholic human rights advocate Jimmy Lai, his daughter Claire Lai detailed his ongoing health concerns.
Dozens of Charlotte priests query Vatican over bishop’s move to abolish altar rails, kneelers
Order of Malta seeks greater UN role as hospital in Bethlehem faces operational constraints
Pope Leo XIV proclaims Franciscan Jubilee Year
The story behind Pope Leo XIV’s new papal staff
Pope Leo XIV meets Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado
National Catholic Partnership on Disability wins service award from Catholic historians
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?
Catholic Church in Panama calls for new constitution
Dictatorship in Nicaragua releases dozens of political prisoners after U.S. pressure
British Columbia Supreme Court to hear challenge over euthanasia at faith-based hospitals
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
First Catholic school in Finland: The dream of Helsinki’s only Catholic bishop
Czech bishop declares Year of Reconciliation 80 years after World War II expulsions
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
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
Supreme Court reviews transgender athlete bans
Nicaraguan researcher urges religious freedom commission to refocus attention on abuses
On his dying day, renowned cartoonist’s faith in Christ made public
New York senator pushes for more church security after crimes, vandalism at Catholic parishes
Archbishop Hebda calls for hope, healing as community suffers ‘heaviness’ after shooting
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Jan 12, 2026Archbishop Paul Coakley met with President Donald Trump at the White House on Jan. 12.
Pope Leo XIV proclaims Franciscan Jubilee Year
Jan 12, 2026On the occasion of the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis of Assisi in 1226, Pope Leo XIV has proclaimed a special jubilee year along with plenary indulgences.
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