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These are Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intentions for 2026
The pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network has released Pope Leo XIV’s list of prayer intentions for the year 2026. Read more
‘Everybody’s had it’: Backlash to Charlotte bishop’s ban of altar rails, kneelers
In a Dec. 17 letter, Bishop Michael Martin said that by Jan. 16, 2026, the use of altar rails, kneelers,... Read more
Priest expert in new evangelization on today’s Catholic moment
Father Manuel Chouciño is convinced that Catholics “are in vogue” because people “are tired of feeling so empty.” Read more
UPDATED: Pope asked Illinois governor to veto assisted suicide bill
Pope Leo XIV asked Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker to veto an assisted suicide bill. Read more
Pope Leo XIV tells Vatican employees doing work well gives glory to God
Meeting the workers on Dec. 22, Pope Leo XIV said he is still getting to know the Vatican and experiences... Read more
Pope Leo XIV appoints Monsignor James Misko as bishop of Tucson
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Monsignor James A. Misko, a priest of the Diocese of Austin, Texas, as the next... Read more
Pope Leo in apostolic letter calls for renewed priestly formation, fraternity, and mission
The document, “A Fidelity That Generates the Future,” reflects on two decrees of the Second Vatican Council on priests —... Read more
Archbishop Coakley anticipates meeting with Trump, Vance
Archbishop Paul Coakley said this week he is looking forward to speaking with President Donald Trump in “the near future.” Read more
UPDATED: Florida bishops call for immigration enforcement moratorium over Christmas
Catholic bishops in Florida have asked President Donald Trump and Gov. Ron DeSantis “to pause immigration enforcement activities during the... Read more
Christian religious education in Northern Ireland ruled unlawful; bishops respond
A U.K. Supreme Court ruling has found that Christian religious education taught in schools in Northern Ireland is unlawful, but... Read more
Vice President Vance presents a Christian vision of politics
In a speech this week, U.S. Vice President JD Vance, America’s second Catholic vice president, laid out a distinctly Christian... Read more
Federal judge strikes down rules allowing schools to hide gender ‘transitions’ from parents
A federal judge in California has issued a permanent block against the state’s “gender secrecy policies” that have allowed schools... Read more
Pope Leo XIV warns against destructive spiral of autonomous weapons and escalation
Pope Leo XIV warned against the destructive spiral fueled by the arms race and the development of autonomous weapons. Read more
Pope Leo XIV urges a ‘more missionary’ Roman Curia and warns against internal divisions
Pope Leo XIV on Monday called on officials of the Roman Curia to deepen both mission and communion, urging Vatican... Read more
The ‘most valuable’ gift to give this Christmas, according to Pope Leo XIV
Pope Leo XIV told the young people of Italian Catholic Action that they can perform a simple gesture that would... Read more
