Archive for December 30, 2025
PHOTOS: Unforgettable moments from the 2025 papal transition
Some of the most impactful images from the papal transition in 2025. Read more
How federal and state abortion policies shifted in 2025
Abortion policy at the federal and state levels has continued to shift in the United States in 2025. Read more
Rep. Tom Emmer credits his parents’ example in fostering Catholic faith
Rep. Tom Emmer said his Catholic faith was formed by his parents’ example at a young age and he encouraged... Read more
Thousands of young Europeans are beginning the new year at ecumenical gathering
Thousands of European youth are in Paris for an ecumenical event organized by the Taizé Community. Read more
Pope Leo XIV warns against gambling, which ‘ruins many families’
Speaking to the National Association of Italian Municipalities, Pope Leo XIV warned of the dangers of gambling as well as... Read more
‘Faith must be lived within a community,’ bishop tells historic parish in Kenya
In a recent homily to parishioners, Kenya Bishop David Kamau Ng’ang’a said faith is best experienced as a community and... Read more
Courageous witnesses to the faith: 17 missionaries were murdered in 2025
Throughout the world in 2025, 17 missionaries were killed for the faith, 10 from Africa alone. Read more
More than 3 million people attended Vatican audiences and ceremonies in 2025
During 2025, more than 3 million people attended audiences and liturgical celebrations at the Vatican, a year that spanned the... Read more
Bangladesh’s first woman prime minister, Catholic school alumna, dies at 80
Begum Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh’s first woman prime minister and alumna of Catholic-run St. Joseph’s School, died at 80 after decades... Read more
