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‘As men, you’re called to act!’ speaker says to a packed room of young men at SEEK 2026
John Bishop, founder of Forge, tells men: “You’re called to act! You might be filled with doubt, but it might... Read more
Holy Door closes as faithful prepare for special 2033 jubilee marking Jesus’ death and resurrection
As Pope Leo XIV closes the Holy Door at St. Peter’s Basilica on Jan. 6, the feast of the Epiphany,... Read more
Pope Leo XIV says God is found in humble places, not in prestige
Celebrating the solemnity of the Epiphany in St. Peter’s Basilica on Tuesday, Pope Leo XIV said God’s saving presence is... Read more
Pope Leo XIV closes St. Peter’s Holy Door, concluding Jubilee of Hope
Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday closed the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica, bringing the ordinary holy year to an... Read more
Catholic mom spreads ‘IC2KG’ message to youth, attends first SEEK conference
Lauri Hauser is a Catholic mom of two from Madison, Wisconsin, who has turned a family tradition into a ministry... Read more
Archdiocese of New Orleans issues public apology to abuse victims
The Archdiocese of New Orleans released a letter written to child sexual abuse claimants apologizing for the “inexcusable harm” they... Read more
Cardinal encourages Mexicans to demand authorities bring criminals to justice
Cardinal José Francisco Robles, the archbishop of Guadalajara, urged Mexicans to demand that authorities fulfill their duty and bring criminals... Read more
Bishop Ricken announces formal inquiry into life of Servant of God Adele Brice
An edict by Bishop David Ricken of the Diocese of Green Bay formally announced a diocesan inquiry into the life... Read more
Catholic singles seek faithful connections at huge SEEK 2026 speed dating event
Young Catholics gathered for a possibly record-breaking large speed dating event in Columbus, Ohio, on Jan. 4. Read more
SEEK 2026: Students inspired to bring faith home
SEEK 2026 was more than a conference; it was a call for students to bring faith, courage, and joy back... Read more
UPDATE: Puerto Rico enacts law recognizing legal personhood of the unborn child
In a breakthrough, Puerto Rico enacted a law recognizing the legal personhood of the unborn child and banned drug or... Read more
‘Do not be afraid’: Ethiopia’s bishops speak of courage in synodality message
The Catholic bishops of Ethiopia have issued a synodality message of courage for the entire country and the diaspora, speaking... Read more
St. Carlo Acutis’ parents helped develop new Vatican City State app
The parents of St. Carlo Acutis contributed to the development of a new official news application connected to the institutional... Read more
Nearly 2 million people to march in Poland for Three Kings Procession
The annual event draws participants who dress as biblical characters, wear paper crowns, and sing Christmas carols while following figures... Read more
Vatican says more than 33 million pilgrims took part in jubilee
More than 33.4 million pilgrims traveled to Rome to participate in the Jubilee of Hope, surpassing initial projections, the Vatican... Read more
St. John Neumann, promoter of Catholic education in the U.S., is celebrated today
Every Jan. 5 the Church celebrates the feast of St. John Neumann, Redemptorist missionary and fourth bishop of the city... Read more
‘Two pennies and a bunt’: Catholic athletes explore faith at SEEK
“When you’re empty, let your prayer be simple,” Garrett Bernardo said. “Lord, all I have is two pennies. You have... Read more
‘Two pennies and a bunt’: Catholic athletes explore faith at SEEK
“When you’re empty, let your prayer be simple,” Garrett Bernardo said. “Lord, all I have is two pennies. You have... Read more
Cameroon archbishop sets new year agenda of forgiveness, justice, and peace
“Destroy weapons, heal the heart,” Archbishop Samuel Kleda of Douala in Cameroon told the faithful who were gathered for Mass... Read more
Pope says Christian hope doesn’t depend on human calculations
Pope Leo XIV said Christian hope “is not based on optimistic forecasts or human calculations” but on God’s decision to... Read more
