‘I am not ordaining you for an ideal country,’ South Sudanese bishop tells new priests
‘Adopt a Bishop’ initiative invites faithful to pray for Church leaders
At consistory, Cardinal Zen slams synodality as ‘ironclad manipulation’ and ‘insult’ to bishops
At annual meeting, Catholic historians assess impact of first American pope
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Pro-life leader says movement 'not safe' in Republican party: 'We can't hold back'
Jan 10, 2026A major pro-life leader is urging the movement to continue to press for protection for the unborn, calling on advocates to demand more pro-life policy even as the GOP shows signs of wavering.
St. Elena House launches in UK to help Catholics ‘catch the fire’ of God’s love
Jan 10, 2026Northampton, England, welcomes St. Elena House, a new community focused on prayer and mission inspired by the call to a new evangelization.
‘Come back to the Holy Land’: Custos calls pilgrims to visit land of Jesus
Jan 10, 2026Here is a roundup of Catholic world news from the past week that you might have missed.
History erased? Bangladesh Catholics struggle to recover first church land
Jan 10, 2026The priests built the church with the permission and funding of the then-Raja (King) Pratapaditya. At the time, many Portuguese soldiers worked under Pratapaditya and worshipped at the church.
CNA explains: How does the Catholic Church create dioceses and archdioceses?
Jan 10, 2026There are more than 3,000 dioceses and archdioceses around the world. How does the Catholic Church create these vital ecclesiastical jurisdictions?
Colorado to pay out $5.4 million after court strikes down abortion pill reversal ban
Jan 9, 2026Here’s a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news.
Madrid, Barcelona, Canary Islands possible destinations for Pope Leo XIV in 2026
Jan 9, 2026Madrid, Barcelona, and the Canary Islands are likely destinations in 2026 for Pope Leo XIV to visit.
Spain, Catholic Church sign agreement to compensate victims of sexual abuse
Jan 9, 2026The Church and the Spanish government have signed an agreement to provide a channel for compensating victims of sexual abuse.
At consistory, Cardinal Zen slams synodality as ‘ironclad manipulation’ and ‘insult’ to bishops
Pope Leo condemns ‘zeal for war,’ weak multilateralism in speech to diplomats
Pope Leo XIV to hold next consistory in June, hopes for annual meetings with cardinals
‘Pray with the Pope’: Leo XIV proposes monthly prayer for the challenges of the world
Pope Leo XIV to cardinals: ‘We gather not to promote personal or group agendas’
‘Adopt a Bishop’ initiative invites faithful to pray for Church leaders
At annual meeting, Catholic historians assess impact of first American pope
CNA explains: How does the Catholic Church create dioceses and archdioceses?
Federal appeals court affirms religious organizations can choose to hire only fellow believers
Arizona bill would hit priests with felony if they fail to break confessional seal to report abuse
President of Venezuelan bishops’ conference: We are living in a ‘tense calm’
After Maduro’s capture, there’s hope for Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Cuba, leader says
Cardinal Dolan reflects on recovering the essentials of the Catholic faith
U.S., Vatican diplomatic counterparts discuss situation in Venezuela
A bomb fell meters from their homes in Caracas, but they survived: ‘It’s a miracle’
St. Elena House launches in UK to help Catholics ‘catch the fire’ of God’s love
Madrid, Barcelona, Canary Islands possible destinations for Pope Leo XIV in 2026
Spain, Catholic Church sign agreement to compensate victims of sexual abuse
‘Making room for God’: MEHR conference draws over 11,000 in Germany
Late vocations program in Austria allows priest to keep his current job
History erased? Bangladesh Catholics struggle to recover first church land
Why Australia’s bishops’ president is calling for antisemitism inquiry after Bondi attack
Bangladesh’s first woman prime minister, Catholic school alumna, dies at 80
Catholic Church responds to deadly Indonesia floods as leaders warn of environmental crisis
Amid security concerns, Vatican sister meets Bangladesh religious
Courageous witnesses to the faith: 17 missionaries were murdered in 2025
‘Faith must be lived within a community,’ bishop tells historic parish in Kenya
Christmas recital in Lebanon aims for Guinness World Record
Syria celebrates Christmas with hope amid lingering security fears
130 students and teachers kidnapped from Catholic school in Nigeria released
‘I am not ordaining you for an ideal country,’ South Sudanese bishop tells new priests
Pro-life leader says movement 'not safe' in Republican party: 'We can't hold back'
‘Come back to the Holy Land’: Custos calls pilgrims to visit land of Jesus
Colorado to pay out $5.4 million after court strikes down abortion pill reversal ban
UPDATE: ICE deported Minnesota church employee, surveilled parish during Mass, mayor says
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UPDATE: ICE deported Minnesota church employee, surveilled parish during Mass, mayor says
Jan 9, 2026ICE’s presence outside the church impedes parishioners’ free exercise of religion, said the pastor of St. Gabriel Catholic Church in Hopkins, Minnesota.
Supreme Court asked to block California school gender secrecy rules amid ongoing lawsuit
Jan 9, 2026The Thomas More Society, a Chicago-based legal group, asked the high court to intervene in the case Mirabelli v. Bonta while the dispute works its way through a federal appeals court.
Pope Leo condemns ‘zeal for war,’ weak multilateralism in speech to diplomats
Jan 9, 2026The pope addressed ambassadors and other diplomatic representatives to the Holy See at the Vatican on Jan. 9. Currently, 184 states have diplomatic relations with the Holy See.
‘One Nation Under God:’ 2026 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage inspired by 250th anniversary of U.S.
Jan 9, 2026The National Catholic Congress announced its 2026 annual Eucharistic pilgrimage is inspired by the 250th anniversary of the United States.
