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U.S., Vatican diplomatic counterparts discuss situation in Venezuela
The U.S. State Department indicated that Secretary of State Marco Rubio and his Vatican counterpart, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, discussed efforts... Read more
Trump urges Republican ‘flexibility’ on taxpayer-funded abortions
President Donald Trump is asking congressional Republicans to be more flexible on taxpayer funding for abortions as lawmakers continue to... Read more
Facing impending death, renowned cartoonist announces intent to convert
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the “Dilbert” comic strip, said he is converting to Christianity amid his deteriorating health... Read more
A bomb fell meters from their homes in Caracas, but they survived: ‘It’s a miracle’
During the Jan. 3 U.S. early morning attack on Caracas military sites, two families miraculously survived unscathed a near miss... Read more
‘A great man who loved Jesus’: Catholic writer Russell Shaw dies at 90
Russell Shaw, a Catholic writer and journalist whose prolific career spanned decades, died Jan. 6 at the age of 90. Read more
Bishops invite faithful to pray novena for the unborn
The United States bishops have invited Catholics to pray an annual novena for the protection of the unborn and those... Read more
Bandits kill 42, kidnap women and children in attacks on villages in Nigeria diocese
At least 42 people have been killed and an unknown number of women and children abducted following a series of... Read more
Arthur Brooks at SEEK26: ‘Your job isn’t to win arguments, it’s to win a soul’
Bestselling author and Harvard professor Arthur Brooks told attendees at SEEK 2026 in Columbus, Ohio, that they are “entering mission... Read more
Pope Leo XIV says God is found in humble places, not in prestige
Celebrating the solemnity of the Epiphany in St. Peter’s Basilica on Tuesday, Pope Leo XIV said God’s saving presence is... Read more
Pope Leo XIV closes St. Peter’s Holy Door, concluding Jubilee of Hope
Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday closed the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica, bringing the ordinary holy year to an... Read more
‘As men, you’re called to act!’ speaker says to a packed room of young men at SEEK 2026
John Bishop, founder of Forge, tells men: “You’re called to act! You might be filled with doubt, but it might... Read more
Holy Door closes as faithful prepare for special 2033 jubilee marking Jesus’ death and resurrection
As Pope Leo XIV closes the Holy Door at St. Peter’s Basilica on Jan. 6, the feast of the Epiphany,... Read more
Catholic mom spreads ‘IC2KG’ message to youth, attends first SEEK conference
Lauri Hauser is a Catholic mom of two from Madison, Wisconsin, who has turned a family tradition into a ministry... Read more
Archdiocese of New Orleans issues public apology to abuse victims
The Archdiocese of New Orleans released a letter written to child sexual abuse claimants apologizing for the “inexcusable harm” they... Read more
Cardinal encourages Mexicans to demand authorities bring criminals to justice
Cardinal José Francisco Robles, the archbishop of Guadalajara, urged Mexicans to demand that authorities fulfill their duty and bring criminals... Read more
Bishop Barron critiques New York Mayor Mamdani’s embrace of ‘collectivism’
Bishop Robert Barron, founder of the Word on Fire ministry, criticized New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for promising constituents... Read more
Bishop Ricken announces formal inquiry into life of Servant of God Adele Brice
An edict by Bishop David Ricken of the Diocese of Green Bay formally announced a diocesan inquiry into the life... Read more
Catholic singles seek faithful connections at huge SEEK 2026 speed dating event
Young Catholics gathered for a possibly record-breaking large speed dating event in Columbus, Ohio, on Jan. 4. Read more
SEEK 2026: Students inspired to bring faith home
SEEK 2026 was more than a conference; it was a call for students to bring faith, courage, and joy back... Read more
UPDATE: Puerto Rico enacts law recognizing legal personhood of the unborn child
In a breakthrough, Puerto Rico enacted a law recognizing the legal personhood of the unborn child and banned drug or... Read more
