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President Donald Trump talks to Republicans about their stance on the Hyde Amendment on Jan. 6, 2026. | Credit: Mandel NGAN/AFP via Getty Images

Trump urges Republican ‘flexibility’ on taxpayer-funded abortions

Jan 6, 2026

By Tyler Arnold

President Donald Trump is asking congressional Republicans to be more flexible on taxpayer funding for abortions as lawmakers continue to... Read more

Cartoonist Scott Adams announced his intention to convert to Christianity in January 2026. | Credit: Art of Charm, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Facing impending death, renowned cartoonist announces intent to convert

Jan 6, 2026

By Tyler Arnold

Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the “Dilbert” comic strip, said he is converting to Christianity amid his deteriorating health... Read more

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Bishops invite faithful to pray novena for the unborn

Jan 6, 2026

By Tessa Gervasini

The United States bishops have invited Catholics to pray an annual novena for the protection of the unborn and those... Read more

Arthur Brooks gives a keynote address at SEEK 2026 on Jan. 4, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio. | Credit: Madalaine Elhabbal/CNA

Arthur Brooks at SEEK26: ‘Your job isn’t to win arguments, it’s to win a soul’

Jan 6, 2026

By Madalaine Elhabbal

Bestselling author and Harvard professor Arthur Brooks told attendees at SEEK 2026 in Columbus, Ohio, that they are “entering mission... Read more

John Bishop, founder of Forge, speaks to hundreds of young men at the SEEK 2026 conference in the Diocese of Fort Worth, Texas, on Jan. 2, 2026. | Credit: Amira Abuzeid/CNA

‘As men, you’re called to act!’ speaker says to a packed room of young men at SEEK 2026

Jan 6, 2026

By Amira Abuzeid

John Bishop, founder of Forge, tells men: “You’re called to act! You might be filled with doubt, but it might... Read more

Lauri Hauser stands in front of her IC2KG booth at the SEEK 2026 conference in Denver on Jan. 2, 2026. | Credit: Francesca Fenton/EWTN News

Catholic mom spreads ‘IC2KG’ message to youth, attends first SEEK conference

Jan 5, 2026

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Lauri Hauser is a Catholic mom of two from Madison, Wisconsin, who has turned a family tradition into a ministry... Read more

The Saint Louis Cathedral and Jackson Square are seen at sunset near the French Quarter in downtown New Orleans on April 10, 2010. | Credit: Graythen/Getty Images

Archdiocese of New Orleans issues public apology to abuse victims

Jan 5, 2026

By Tessa Gervasini

The Archdiocese of New Orleans released a letter written to child sexual abuse claimants apologizing for the “inexcusable harm” they... Read more

Democratic Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani speaks to members of the media during a press conference after voting on Nov. 4, 2025. | Credit: Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images

Bishop Barron critiques New York Mayor Mamdani’s embrace of ‘collectivism’

Jan 5, 2026

By Tyler Arnold

Bishop Robert Barron, founder of the Word on Fire ministry, criticized New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for promising constituents... Read more

Young Catholics gather for a possibly record-breaking large speed dating event in Columbus, Ohio, on Jan. 4, 2026. | Credit: Gigi Duncan/EWTN News

Catholic singles seek faithful connections at huge SEEK 2026 speed dating event

Jan 5, 2026

By Gigi Duncan

Young Catholics gathered for a possibly record-breaking large speed dating event in Columbus, Ohio, on Jan. 4.  Read more

The National Shrine of St. John Neumann at St. Peter the Apostle Church in Philadelphia. | Credit: Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

St. John Neumann, promoter of Catholic education in the U.S., is celebrated today

Jan 5, 2026

By ACI Prensa

Every Jan. 5 the Church celebrates the feast of St. John Neumann, Redemptorist missionary and fourth bishop of the city... Read more

A chalk home blessing from the feast of the Epiphany. | Credit: A.Davey via Flickr (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)

How to bless your home on the feast of Epiphany 2026

Jan 4, 2026

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

The letters and numbers used in the traditional Epiphany blessing have great significance. Read more

Andrew Laubacher, executive director of Humanality, ahead of his talk at SEEK 2026 in Denver, Colorado on Jan. 2, 2026. Credit: Francesca Fenton/EWTN News

At SEEK 2026, young Catholics urged to use technology intentionally, as a tool

Jan 3, 2026

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Andrew Laubacher told young Catholics at SEEK 2026 how social media can become addictive and have negative effects on the... Read more

Left to right: Curtis Martin, founder of FOCUS, and his son, Brock Martin, vice president of parish outreach at FOCUS, sit down for an interview with CNA on Dec. 10, 2025. | Credit: Francesca Fenton/EWTN News

FOCUS expands reach into parishes, hoping to revitalize local Church

Jan 3, 2026

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

For nearly 30 years, FOCUS has been known for its missionary work on college campuses. Earlier this year, it began... Read more

Mount St. Mary’s University Physician Assistant Program Director Mary Jackson, MMS, PA-C, CAQ-EM, demonstrates hands-on ultrasound techniques with students at Mount St. Mary’s University in Emmitsburg, Maryland. | Credit: Photo courtesy of Mount St. Mary’s University

How a Catholic university is combating the health care crisis in Maryland

Jan 3, 2026

By Kate Quiñones

In response to Maryland’s growing health care crisis, Mount St. Mary’s University is launching a physician assistant program on Jan.... Read more

Bishop Michael Olson of Fort Worth, Texas, speaks to CNA during the SEEK 2026 conference on Jan. 2, 2026. | Credit: Amira Abuzeid/CNA

SEEK 2026: Bishop Olson of Fort Worth speaks about what he’s praying for, other issues

Jan 2, 2026

By Amira Abuzeid

Bishop Michael Olson spoke about what he is praying about. Read more

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Food assistance, housing top Catholic Charities’ policy wish list in 2026

Jan 2, 2026

By Tyler Arnold

How 2025 federal policies affected poverty and what to look for in 2026. Read more

Micah Kim, the 5-year-old son of Catholic speaker and influencer Paul Kim, passed away Dec. 31, 2025. | Credit:  Screenshot of Paul Kim’s Facebook page, last visited Jan. 1, 2026

5-year-old son of Catholic speaker Paul Kim passes away

Jan 1, 2026

By Tina Dennelly

The 5-year-old son of Catholic speaker and comedian Paul Kim has passed away after more than a week on life... Read more

Pope Leo XIV greets a girl in a wheelchair during an audience with members of Italian Catholic Action on Dec. 19, 2025 at the Vatican. Credit: Vatican Media

CNA’s top Catholic moments of 2025

Dec 31, 2025

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

2025 was filled with impactful moments — here are some of the top Catholic moments of the past year. Read more

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Rest in peace: Looking back at notable Catholics who passed away in 2025

Dec 31, 2025

By Daniel Payne

In 2025, numerous notable Catholics entered eternal life — from public officials to the vicar of Christ himself.  Read more

U.S. House Majority Whip Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minnesota, talks about his faith with Eric Rosales on “EWTN News Nightly” on Dec. 29, 2025. | Credit: “EWTN News Nightly”/Screenshot

Rep. Tom Emmer credits his parents’ example in fostering Catholic faith

Dec 30, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

Rep. Tom Emmer said his Catholic faith was formed by his parents’ example at a young age and he encouraged... Read more