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Trump says U.S. will ‘run’ Venezuela until ‘transition’ to new president
U.S. President Donald Trump on Jan. 3 said the United States would “run” Venezuela until a replacement for President Nicolás... Read more
Seminarian says ‘God will give you the grace to say yes’
Xavier Polisetty, a seminarian from the Diocese of Fort Worth, Texas, encouraged men considering the priesthood to trust God’s call. Read more
Vatican newspaper leads with U.S. attack on Venezuela
The Vatican’s daily newspaper opened its Saturday edition with news of U.S. airstrikes against Venezuela in the capital, Caracas, as... Read more
U.S. indictment accuses Venezuelan president Maduro of years of ‘cocaine-fueled corruption’
A U.S. indictment brought against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro accuses the politician of running a corrupt government facilitating drug trafficking... Read more
SEEK 2026 draws record attendance, with largest crowd in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus drew the largest crowd with over 16,100 registered, compared with 5,907 in Fort Worth, Texas, and 4,503 in Denver. Read more
FOCUS expands reach into parishes, hoping to revitalize local Church
For nearly 30 years, FOCUS has been known for its missionary work on college campuses. Earlier this year, it began... Read more
LIVE UPDATES: Pope Leo reacts to capture of Maduro
After U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Saturday, Pope Leo expressed deep concern over the situation.... Read more
A homecoming of mercy: The charity that returns Ireland’s dead
How the Kevin Bell Trust takes care of everything for families when tragedy strikes abroad. Read more
Trump announces capture of Maduro following U.S. strikes on Venezuela
Residents reported shaking windows and columns of smoke rising from strategic locations, including military bases. Read more
How a Catholic university is combating the health care crisis in Maryland
In response to Maryland’s growing health care crisis, Mount St. Mary’s University is launching a physician assistant program on Jan.... Read more
Father Mike Schmitz says hell exists as human choice given by God in his goodness
God preserves human freedom to choose, Father Mike Schmitz says. Read more
SEEK 2026: Bishop Olson of Fort Worth speaks about what he’s praying for, other issues
Bishop Michael Olson spoke about what he is praying about. Read more
SEEK 2026 in Texas opens with rock concert by a priest, Mass
A rock concert by a priest and a video message from Pope Leo XIV were part of the opening night... Read more
Pope Leo XIV mourns for victims of fire in Swiss bar on New Year’s Eve
Pope Leo expressed his closeness and compassion to the relatives of the victims. Read more
From ‘idolatry’ to the Eucharist, John Bergsma recounts his path to the Church
After months of resistance, John Bergsma entered the Catholic Church in February 2001. Read more
Tabernacle forced open, Blessed Sacrament stolen from monastery in Spain
The tabernacle in a Spanish monastery has been forced open and the Blessed Sacrament stolen. Read more
Dublin archbishop challenges politicians to show leadership in promoting peace
At a Mass for the World Day of Peace, Dublin Archbishop Dermot Farrell called upon Ireland’s politicians to show leadership... Read more
Historic Dutch former Catholic church destroyed by fire on New Year’s Day
A fire reduced the famed 150-year-old building mostly to ash in a matter of hours. Read more
‘To the Heights!’: SEEK 2026 invites young Catholics to rediscover holiness
College students are gathering this week for SEEK 2026, the annual conference hosted by the Catholic student ministry FOCUS. Read more
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
