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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Key dates on the agenda of the pope and Vatican for 2026
Pope Leo XIV is preparing for a busy 2026. Read more
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 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
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
How to obtain a plenary indulgence for the end of 2025 and the beginning of 2026
The Catholic Church offers special graces at both the close of a year and the beginning of a new year. Read more
Christians in the Middle East in 2025: Signs of hope and the struggle to remain
2025 was a complex and multifaceted year in the Middle East for Christians, a mixture of supportive initiatives and messages... Read more
Pope Leo XIV on New Year’s Eve: The future is in God’s hands
Pope Leo XIV presided over first vespers (evening prayer) at the Vatican on Wednesday in anticipation of the Jan. 1... Read more
Appeals court allows White House cuts to Planned Parenthood in multiple states
A federal appeals court will allow federal funding cuts to Planned Parenthoods that provide abortion, permitting a key Trump policy... Read more
Indianapolis church files federal lawsuit to knock down parish after historic designation
Overseers of an unused parish in Indianapolis have filed a federal lawsuit demanding the government allow the building to be... Read more
A special prayer to conclude 2025 and begin 2026
As we close out 2025 and welcome 2026, now is the perfect time to thank God for the past year,... 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
Bosnian Muslims murdered his family, but later as a priest he forgave them
Twenty years after his father and other relatives were murdered by Muslim militiamen in Bosnia, Father Pero Miličević was finally... Read more
SEEK 2026 set to kick off in 3 cities
The annual Catholic SEEK conference will take place Jan. 1–5 in three U.S. cities: Columbus, Ohio; Denver; and Fort Worth,... Read more
