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Multiple Kansas Catholic schools targeted by apparent bomb hoax

Dec 20, 2025

The Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas confirmed in a press statement that “several” Catholic schools in the archdiocese had “received bomb threats” on Dec. 18-19.

The pope with boys and girls from Italian Catholic Action on Dec. 18, 2025.

The ‘most valuable’ gift to give this Christmas, according to Pope Leo XIV

Dec 20, 2025

Pope Leo XIV told the young people of Italian Catholic Action that they can perform a simple gesture that would be the best gift this Christmas: make peace.

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CNA explains: What is natural family planning?

Dec 20, 2025

In an era when artificial contraception often dominates public discussions on family planning, the Catholic Church continues to champion natural family planning — why?

Iskali, a ministry that serves young Hispanic Catholics in the United States, seeks to form active missionary disciples.

How Iskali is helping young Latino Catholics encounter God and find their purpose

Dec 20, 2025

Iskali is a nonprofit based in Chicago that promotes the leadership and holistic development of Latino youth, helping them flourish spiritually, academically, and socially.

Children greet the Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, during his visit to Gaza’s Holy Family Parish on Dec. 19, 2025.

Cardinal Pizzaballa visits Holy Family Parish in Gaza days before Christmas

Dec 19, 2025

Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, arrived in Gaza City on Dec. 19 for a pastoral visit to Holy Family Parish, the only Catholic church in the Gaza Strip.

A new Vatican labor regulations decree was issued after an audience granted to Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin, pictured here with Pope Leo XIV.

Pope Leo XIV strengthens legal protections for employees of the Vatican and Holy See

Dec 19, 2025

Pope Leo XIV approved new labor regulations at the Office of Labor of the Apostolic See.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks during an end-of-year press conference in the State Department Press Briefing Room in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 19, 2025.

State Department set to roll out religious worker visa plan next month

Dec 19, 2025

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said a plan for religious worker visas would avoid giving preference to one denomination over another.

Bishop of San Diego Michael Pham dedicates “Angels Unawares,” a new sculpture on the campus of the University of San Diego (USD), on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025.

San Diego bishop dedicates sculpture honoring migrants and refugees at college campus

Dec 19, 2025

The 8-foot-tall bronze sculpture by artist Timothy Schmalz is a scaled version of one in St. Peter’s Square in Rome commissioned by Pope Francis in 2019.

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Pope Leo XIV addresses employment consultants on Dec. 18, 2025, at the Vatican.

Pope Leo XIV: The person and families must be at center of labor system

Dec 19, 2025

Pope Leo XIV advocated for a labor system that serves individuals and families so that the dignity of each employee is recognized and his or her real needs are met.

A group set fire to the office of the country’s top Bangla newspaper, Prothom Alo, late on Dec. 19, 2025, to protest the killing of Sharif Osman Hadi, a front-line leader of a 2024 uprising in Bangladesh.

Church leaders condemn arson attack on top Bangladesh newspaper offices

Dec 19, 2025

Catholic leaders in Bangladesh have condemned arson attacks on the offices of two of the country’s top newspapers and the homes of ousted Awami League leaders.

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Massachusetts removes LGBT ideology requirements for foster care parents

Dec 19, 2025

Massachusetts will no longer require prospective foster parents to affirm gender ideology in order to qualify for fostering children.

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Albany’s retired bishop files for personal bankruptcy

Dec 19, 2025

Bishop Edward Scharfenberger, 77, who served as bishop of Albany from April 2014 until his retirement in October, is seeking protection from creditors for his personal assets.

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