Archive for January 8, 2026

An architectural rendering shows the planned Church of the Holy Trinity in Neratovice, Czech Republic. The Noah’s Ark-inspired design by architect Zdeněk Fránek features a green roof and may become the world’s largest 3D-printed church. | Credit: The Neratovice Community Center Foundation?w=200&h=150

By Bohumil Petrík

Czech town may build world’s largest 3D-printed church in historic reversal

The church tower will be constructed using 3D printing technology, but whether the entire church will be printed is to... Read more

Vienna Skyline with St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Vienna, Austria. | Credit: mrgb/shutterstock?w=200&h=150

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

Late vocations program in Austria allows priest to keep his current job

The Catholic Church in Austria has launched a new program for late vocations that allows the priest to also maintain... Read more

Pope Leo XIV addresses cardinals during the extraordinary consistory on Jan. 7, 2026, in Vatican City. | Credit: Vatican Media?w=200&h=150

By Edward Pentin

Liturgy sidestepped at Pope Leo XIV’s first consistory

Cardinals agreed to discuss two topics: evangelization and the Church’s missionary activity, and “the Synod and synodality.” Read more

St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, mother church of the Archdiocese of Bangalore in India. | Credit: Saad Faruque via Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 2.0)?w=200&h=150

By Anto Akkara

Indian Church takes up mental health ministry as ‘major concern’

The Catholic Church in India has launched a systematic campaign to address growing mental illness in groups including families and... Read more

Attendees listen to a panel discussion at the New York Encounter in 2024. | Credit: New York Encounter?w=200&h=150

By Tessa Gervasini

Upcoming New York Encounter to focus on finding ‘true belonging’

Immigration, trade wars, and globalization are among speakers’ topics at New York Encounter. Read more

Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass for the Jubilee of Prisoners in St. Peter’s Basilica on Dec. 14, 2025. | Credit: Vatican Media?w=200&h=150

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

This is Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of January

Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of January is for prayer with the word of God. Read more

Participants gather for worship at the MEHR conference in Augsburg, Germany, Jan. 3–6, 2026.  | Credit: Andreas Thonhauser/EWTN?w=200&h=150

By Andreas Thonhauser

‘Making room for God’: MEHR conference draws over 11,000 in Germany

The four-day MEHR conference drew participants from across the European continent to hear from international speakers, including American presenters. Read more

Pope Leo XIV arrives at St. Peter’s Basilica for a Mass with cardinals on Jan. 8, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media?w=200&h=150

By Victoria Cardiel

Pope Leo XIV to cardinals: ‘We gather not to promote personal or group agendas’

In his homily to the cardinals, Pope Leo XIV emphasized working together to help the the pope govern the Church. Read more

Official image of the “Pray with the Pope” campaign for January 2026. | Credit: World Prayer Network?w=200&h=150

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

‘Pray with the Pope’: Leo XIV proposes monthly prayer for the challenges of the world

The Vatican has launched a prayer campaign inviting the faithful to join the Holy Father in prayer for a specific... Read more

Artist’s sketch of Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores at the New York courthouse where they appeared Jan. 5, 2025. Photos and videos are prohibited, hence this illustration, but journalists are allowed to be present. | Credit: CNN?w=200&h=150

By Walter Sánchez Silva

After Maduro’s capture, there’s hope for Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Cuba, leader says

With Maduro’s capture, people of Venezuela, Cuba, and Nicaragua have reason to hope for change, according to the former Nicaraguan... Read more

Cardinals meet with Pope Leo XIV in the third session of the consistory on Jan. 8, 2025, at the Vatican. | Credit: Vatican Media?w=200&h=150

By Edward Pentin

Pope Leo XIV to hold next consistory in June, hopes for annual meetings with cardinals

Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said Pope Leo XIV would like to hold annual meetings lasting three to four days, allowing... Read more