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A special prayer to conclude 2025 and begin 2026

Dec 31, 2025

By ACI Prensa

As we close out 2025 and welcome 2026, now is the perfect time to thank God for the past year,... Read more

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How to obtain a plenary indulgence for the end of 2025 and the beginning of 2026

Dec 31, 2025

By Diego López Marina

The Catholic Church offers special graces at both the close of a year and the beginning of a new year. Read more

Micah Kim, 5, son of popular Catholic speaker Paul Kim, is anointed by a priest on Dec. 26, 2025. Credit: Courtesy of Paul Kim's Facebook page

Popular Catholic speaker pleads for a miracle amid son’s medical emergency

Dec 29, 2025

By Amira Abuzeid

Popular Catholic content creator Paul Kim has continued to ask for prayers for his 5-year-old son, Micah, who is in... Read more

Pope Leo XIV presides over first vespers (evening prayer) in St. Peter's Basilica in anticipation of the Jan. 1 solemnity of Mary, Mother of God on Dec. 31, 2025. Credit: Vatican Media.

Pope Leo XIV on New Year’s Eve: The future is in God’s hands

Dec 31, 2025

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Leo XIV presided over first vespers (evening prayer) at the Vatican on Wednesday in anticipation of the Jan. 1... 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

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‘Faith must be lived within a community,’ bishop tells historic parish in Kenya

Dec 30, 2025

By Agnes Aineah

In a recent homily to parishioners, Kenya Bishop David Kamau Ng’ang’a said faith is best experienced as a community and... Read more

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Indianapolis church files federal lawsuit to knock down parish after historic designation

Dec 31, 2025

By Daniel Payne

Overseers of an unused parish in Indianapolis have filed a federal lawsuit demanding the government allow the building to be... Read more

Pope Leo XIV waves from the popemobile in St. Peter’s Square in October 2025. Credit: Vatican Media

Key dates on the agenda of the pope and Vatican for 2026

Jan 1, 2026

By Victoria Cardiel

Pope Leo XIV is preparing for a busy 2026. Read more

Pope Leo XIV greets pilgrims gathered for his Wednesday general audience on Dec. 31, 2025, in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican. | Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV ends 2025 urging Catholics to examine conscience and entrust new year to God

Dec 31, 2025

By Marco Mancini

In St. Peter’s Square on Dec. 31, the pope said 2025 brought both joy and sorrow, citing the jubilee pilgrimage... Read more

Pope Leo XIV speaks to teenagers during a digital encounter at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis during the 2025 National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) on Nov. 21, 2025. | Credit: Tessa Gervasini/CNA

10 New Year’s resolution ideas inspired by Pope Leo XIV’s advice to youth in 2025

Jan 1, 2026

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

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 celebrates Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican on Jan. 1, 2026.

Leo XIV: The world is saved by welcoming all without fear

Jan 1, 2026

By Victoria Cardiel

Pope Leo XIV called Catholics to a steadfast openness to other people, warning that peace will not be built through... Read more

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Northern Ireland’s only Catholic college celebrates 125 years of training teachers

Dec 29, 2025

By Patrick J. Passmore

St. Mary’s University College in Belfast is marking the 125th year of a remarkable journey that began in 1900. Read more

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Appeals court allows White House cuts to Planned Parenthood in multiple states

Dec 31, 2025

By Daniel Payne

A federal appeals court will allow federal funding cuts to Planned Parenthoods that provide abortion, permitting a key Trump policy... Read more

Cardinal Mauro Gambetti, the archpriest of St. Peter’s Basilica, presided over a brief ritual upon the arrival of Benedict XVI’s body in St. Peter's Basilica on Jan. 2, 2023, sprinkling the body with holy water and offering prayers for the repose of his soul.

VIDEO AND PHOTOS: Thousands gather to pay final respects to body of Benedict XVI

The mortal remains of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI will lie in state in St. Peter’s Basilica through Jan. 4. 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