Archive for January 1, 2026

Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican on Jan. 1, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media?w=200&h=150

By Victoria Cardiel

Leo XIV: The world is saved by welcoming all without fear

Pope Leo XIV called Catholics to a steadfast openness to other people, warning that peace will not be built through... Read more

Pope Leo XIV addresses pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican for recitation of the Angelus on Jan. 1, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media?w=200&h=150

By Victoria Cardiel

Pope Leo XIV urges prayers for peace in bloodied nations and wounded families

Pope Leo XIV on Thursday urged Catholics to pray for peace, “first, among nations bloodied by conflict and suffering,” and... Read more

Pope Leo XIV speaks to teenagers during a digital encounter at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis during the 2025 National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) on Nov. 21, 2025. | Credit: Tessa Gervasini/CNA?w=200&h=150

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

10 New Year’s resolution ideas inspired by Pope Leo XIV’s advice to youth in 2025

Here are 10 ideas from Pope Leo XIV’s advice to youth at NCYC 2025 in Indianapolis to help you deepen... Read more

Pope Leo XIV waves from the popemobile in St. Peter’s Square in October 2025. Credit: Vatican Media?w=200&h=150

By Victoria Cardiel

Key dates on the agenda of the pope and Vatican for 2026

Pope Leo XIV is preparing for a busy 2026. Read more

Caracas skyline. | Credit: Olga Berrios, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons?w=200&h=150

By Andrés Henríquez

Church in Venezuela could undergo more persecution in 2026, experts say

As the Maduro regime in Venezuela faces pressure from the U.S. and economic conditions deteriorate, experts say there could be... Read more

Micah Kim, the 5-year-old son of Catholic speaker and influencer Paul Kim, passed away Dec. 31, 2025. | Credit:  Screenshot of Paul Kim’s Facebook page, last visited Jan. 1, 2026?w=200&h=150

By Tina Dennelly

5-year-old son of Catholic speaker Paul Kim passes away

The 5-year-old son of Catholic speaker and comedian Paul Kim has passed away after more than a week on life... Read more