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Read more: The historic pontificate of Pope Leo XIV

Shrine prepares to share Mother Seton’s ‘Revolutionary’ impact as America turns 250

by Kimberley Heatherington

The historic shrine launched its America 250 programming with a Jan. 4 Mass

Russell Shaw remembered as ‘giant of the Church’ for contribution to Catholic communications
Pro-life groups push back after Trump tells House GOP to be ‘flexible’ on Hyde Amendment
Torrential rains, looming deadline, don’t deter last-minute pilgrims
Wyoming Supreme Court strikes down abortion laws, including abortion pill ban
SEEK 2026 summons youth to draw close to Christ, discover his plan for their lives

U.S. Church

Pope Leo’s first Extraordinary Consistory: What to expect?

by Junno Arocho Esteves

(OSV News) — As the new year begins and the Jubilee Year comes to a close, Pope Leo XIV will hit the ground running with an extraordinary consistory taking place in Rome this week.  The Vatican confirmed in a …

As Maduro faces New York trial, uncertainty lingers for Venezuelan migrants

Jesuit missionaries and a log chapel: Exploring the Catholic history of Delaware

Kentucky, Wisconsin bishops issue statements affirming dignity of migrants

Son of Catholic influencer, prayed for by thousands, dies

Trump’s order and Pope Leo’s vision for regulating AI: Can they converge?

Dispensation in Columbus Diocese for those who fear immigration crackdown pursuit

World

Israel bans dozens of aid groups from Gaza, including Caritas, drawing condemnation

by Judith Sudilovsky

Aid organizations whose licenses have been revoked include Doctors Without Borders, Oxfam, CARE and World Vision International.

Pope Leo mourns tragic New Year fire in ski resort bar; 40 presumed dead
Missionary on the move: Where Pope Leo XIV might travel next in 2026
India: Christmas celebrations disturbed or canceled over Hindu nationalist violence
Czech archdiocese welcomes pioneering ‘3D church’
From Nigeria to Belarus, 2025 marks a grim year for religious freedom

Ten thousand young Christians gather in Paris for Taizé’s European New Year meeting

Ukrainian bishop issues letter to American people amid Trump-Zelenskyy talks

Families fostering Gospel values provide hope in dark world, pope says

Vatican

Christians must resist allure of power, serve humanity, pope says at end of Holy Year

by Carol Glatz

Opinion

Become a member of the Magi

by Deacon Greg Kandra

‘Knives Out’ discovers the strange, attractive light of the Christian story

by Liz Hansen

Why is New Year’s Day a holy day of obligation?

by Jenna Marie Cooper

Reviews

Brooklyn-based book a cry from the heart about roads not taken

by Mike Mastromatteo
Avatar: Fire and Ash
The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants
‘Bio-fiction’ author blends history with quiet plea for redemption
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