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Knights of Columbus process with the new Knights of Columbus Sacred Heart Pilgrim Icon during a Mass and Sacred Heart Holy Hour at St. Mary Church in New Haven, Connecticut, Jan. 3, 2025.

Knights of Columbus launch new Pilgrim Icon Program honoring the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Jan 13, 2025

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

On Jan. 3, the Knights launched a new Pilgrim Icon of the Sacred Heart of Jesus program during a Holy... Read more

The beatification cause of Sister Clare Crockett, an inspirational young Irish religious sister who died in 2016, formally opened Jan. 12, 2025, with a ceremony at the Cathedral of Alcalá de Henares in Madrid, Spain.

Sister Clare Crockett’s beatification cause opens in Spain

Jan 13, 2025

By Courtney Mares

Crockett, who died in a 2016 earthquake in Ecuador at the age of 33, is now titled “servant of God,”... Read more

Archbishop José Manuel Imbamba of the Archdiocese of Saurimo in Angola.

Angola archbishop: ‘I was on a list of people to be eliminated’

Jan 13, 2025

By João Vissesse

Angolan Archbishop José Manuel Imbamba has revealed that he was once on a list of people targeted for assassination for... Read more

Father Ibrahim Faltas, vice custodian of the Holy Land, meets with Ahmed Al-Sharaa, the head of Syria’s new administration, in Damascus.

Syria’s Christians voice relief, seek further security guarantees after political shift

Jan 13, 2025

By Souheil Lawand

Christians in Syria continue to seek more concrete guarantees, although opinions differ on what form these guarantees should take. Read more

Pope Francis baptizes a baby at the feast of the Baptism of the Lord at the Sistine Chapel, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025.

Pope Francis: Baptism a ‘new birthday,’ faith the ‘greatest gift’ for children

Jan 12, 2025

By Kristina Millare

“Today, each of you parents and the Church herself give the greatest, greatest gift: the gift of faith to children,”... Read more

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Exorcists: 9 practices to avoid when fighting the devil

Jan 12, 2025

By Eduardo Berdejo

An association of exorcists issued a warning Jan. 6 to “offer necessary clarifications to be able to act well in... Read more

Pope Francis meets with the journalists covering the Vatican on Jan. 22, 2024.

Journalists to gather in Rome for Jubilee of the World of Communications

Jan 12, 2025

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

Media professionals from different countries will gather Jan. 24–26 in the Eternal City to take part in the Jubilee of... Read more

The Vatican on Jan. 10, 2024, announced the confirmation of the election of a new head of the Syro-Malabar Church, the largest Eastern Catholic church in India, Bishop Raphael Thattil.

India’s Syro-Malabar Church reshuffles leadership amid liturgical row

Jan 11, 2025

By AC Wimmer

The appointment, confirmed by Major Archbishop Mar Raphael Thattil on Jan. 11, follows the First Session of the XXXIII Synod... Read more

Pope Francis meets with U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday, June 14, 2024, after a session at the G7 summit, which is being held June 13–15 in the southern Italian region of Puglia.

President Biden awards Pope Francis the Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction

Jan 11, 2025

By Tina Dennelly

“Pope Francis is unlike any who came before,” a White House statement said. “Above all, he is the People’s Pope... Read more

Pope Francis delivers his Angelus address via a video livestream from his Casa Santa Marta residence within the Vatican due to a cold on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024.

Pope Francis makes surprise stop at foundation supporting global charitable projects

Jan 11, 2025

By AC Wimmer

Founded on principles of solidarity and subsidiarity, Fondazione Roma is a cornerstone of Italy’s philanthropic landscape. Read more

Servant of God Enrique Shaw.

Argentine businessman Enrique Shaw moves closer to beatification

Jan 11, 2025

By Julieta Villar

The cause for canonization of Argentine businessman Enrique Shaw took another step forward as the alleged miracle attributed to his... Read more

From left to right: Ivan, Olga, Julia, and Violetta Petrosyan.

Story of Armenian family’s journey to freedom, faith during ongoing conflicts is focus of new film

Jan 11, 2025

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

“Between Borders” depicts the real-life events one family endured while fleeing their home in Baku, Azerbaijan, during the massacre that... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims from his wheelchair during the Saturday jubilee audience in the Vatican’s audience hall, Jan. 11, 2025.

Pope Francis welcomes jubilee pilgrims: ‘Begin again with hope’

Jan 11, 2025

By AC Wimmer

The virtue of hope holds a divine strength: In his first Saturday Jubilee 2025 audience, Pope Francis reflected on hope... Read more

Pope Francis prays during Mass on the solemnity of the Epiphany on Jan. 6, 2025, in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican.

Pope Francis sends prayers, condolences as Los Angeles battles wildfires

Jan 11, 2025

By AC Wimmer

As wildfires continue to ravage Los Angeles neighborhoods, Pope Francis expressed his spiritual closeness to those affected by the tragedy. Read more

A new tour of the Vatican Gardens at the pope’s summer palace in Castel Gandolfo is opening in spring 2025 for jubilee pilgrims who wish to escape the crowds in Rome for a day and immerse themselves in the natural beauty of God’s creation.

PHOTOS: New Jubilee tour of Vatican Gardens at Castel Gandolfo highlights beauty of creation

Jan 11, 2025

By Courtney Mares

A new tour for Jubilee 2025 of the Vatican Gardens at the pope’s summer palace in Castel Gandolfo aims to... Read more

A depiction of the Baptism of the Lord is prominently placed in the new Church of the Baptism in Jordan during the church’s inauguration on Jan. 10, 2025.

New church in Jordan reflects national desire for closer ties with Christendom

Jan 10, 2025

By Solène Tadié

The church’s inauguration also reflected the Hashemite kingdom’s determination to establish itself as an essential stop-off point for pilgrims to... Read more

Immigrants at Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley humanitarian respite center in McAllen, Texas.

Catholic bishops issue immigration reform guidance: Safeguard communities in humane way

Jan 10, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

The USCCB guidelines discourage the use of military personnel, resources, and tactics to carry out deportations. Read more

Archbishop José Gomez delivers the homily at a special Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels amid burning fires in Los Angeles on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025.

Los Angeles archbishop: Catholics called to be God’s ‘instruments’ during deadly wildfires

Jan 10, 2025

By Daniel Payne

The prelate delivered the remarks as a homily at a special Mass celebrated at the Cathedral of Our Lady of... Read more

Tess Livingstone, author of “George Cardinal Pell: Pax Invictis” (“Peace to the Unconquered”).

‘He was a builder’: Cardinal George Pell remembered by biographer 2 years after death

Jan 10, 2025

By Hannah Brockhaus

“He had a reformist mindset... Pell would look around and think, well, what is to be done? What can we... Read more

The 52nd annual March for Life will have as its theme “Every Life: Why We March.”

2025 March for Life speakers include Gov. Ron DeSantis, Rep. Chris Smith, Lila Rose

Jan 10, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

The list includes Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Rep. Chris Smith from New Jersey, and Live Action President Lila Rose. Read more