Archive for January 2, 2026
Divorce rate rises for couples over 65: What do Catholic experts suggest?
The rate of married couples filing for divorce has begun to trend downward in recent years, but the rate of... Read more
Food assistance, housing top Catholic Charities’ policy wish list in 2026
How 2025 federal policies affected poverty and what to look for in 2026. Read more
U.S. sanctions against Nigeria expected in 2026
Will Nigeria’s designation as a country of particular concern lead get even more teeth? Read more
Why Australia’s bishops’ president is calling for antisemitism inquiry after Bondi attack
Archbishop Timothy Costelloe says the government’s security review is insufficient to address the deeper roots of hatred targeting Australia’s Jewish... Read more
Pope Leo XIV surprises SEEK26 attendees with message: ‘What do you seek?’
“Jesus directs the same question to each one of you,” the pope said. Read more
‘To the Heights!’: SEEK 2026 invites young Catholics to rediscover holiness
College students are gathering this week for SEEK 2026, the annual conference hosted by the Catholic student ministry FOCUS. Read more
Historic Dutch former Catholic church destroyed by fire on New Year’s Day
A fire reduced the famed 150-year-old building mostly to ash in a matter of hours. Read more
Dublin archbishop challenges politicians to show leadership in promoting peace
At a Mass for the World Day of Peace, Dublin Archbishop Dermot Farrell called upon Ireland’s politicians to show leadership... Read more
Tabernacle forced open, Blessed Sacrament stolen from monastery in Spain
The tabernacle in a Spanish monastery has been forced open and the Blessed Sacrament stolen. Read more
From ‘idolatry’ to the Eucharist, John Bergsma recounts his path to the Church
After months of resistance, John Bergsma entered the Catholic Church in February 2001. Read more
Pope Leo XIV mourns for victims of fire in Swiss bar on New Year’s Eve
Pope Leo expressed his closeness and compassion to the relatives of the victims. Read more
SEEK 2026 in Texas opens with rock concert by a priest, Mass
A rock concert by a priest and a video message from Pope Leo XIV were part of the opening night... Read more
SEEK 2026: Bishop Olson of Fort Worth speaks about what he’s praying for, other issues
Bishop Michael Olson spoke about what he is praying about. Read more
Father Mike Schmitz says hell exists as human choice given by God in his goodness
God preserves human freedom to choose, Father Mike Schmitz says. Read more
