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Read more: The historic pontificate of Pope Leo XIV
Read more: The historic pontificate of Pope Leo XIV

Cardinal Tobin: US stands at a crossroad amid violence, rhetoric and must ‘choose life’

by Gina Christian

(OSV News) — “How will you help restore a culture of life in the midst of death?” Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin of Newark, New Jersey, put that question …

Pro-life leaders say there still is ‘a lot that needs to be done’ by the Trump administration
Cardinal Tobin: ‘Say no to violence,’ stop funding ‘lawless organization’ after protester killings
New musical on life of St. Bernadette, Lourdes visionary, begins US tour in Chicago
Amid tensions in Minnesota, Archbishop Hebda calls for conversion of hearts
Tens of thousands take to San Francisco streets for the 22nd annual Walk for Life West Coast

U.S. Church

Catholic leaders call for peace, prayer after second person killed in Minneapolis by federal agents

by OSV News

Catholic leaders are calling for peace the day after a second person was killed by federal agents this month in Minneapolis.

Police chief: 37-year-old Minneapolis resident dies in shooting involving federal agents

MN Catholic Conference director, other faith leaders call for ‘off-ramp’ to immigration enforcement ‘crisis’

Marchers celebrate the unique gift of life at 53rd annual March for Life

Key pro-life leader says ‘harsh reality’ demands Trump-Vance ‘act’ on abortion after March for Life

Vance visits Minneapolis to ‘tone down the temperature’ during immigration enforcement

Washington Roundup: Trump walks back Greenland threats; Vance speaks at March for Life

World

In Brazil, images go viral after priest interrupts Eucharist to comfort crying elderly man

by Eduardo Campos Lima

“I firmly believe in the power of Jesus’s presence — his flesh, his blood, his soul — in the Eucharist. Marcos desperately needed it” at that moment.

Russia aims to ‘freeze’ Ukrainians, prelate says; missile attacks turn Kyiv into ‘cold trap’
Cardinal says Ukrainian medal belongs to all Catholics, not him, as he urges continued aid
Milan Archdiocese unveils ‘For Each Other’ initiative ahead of Winter Games
Archdiocese of Paris convenes council in response to historic rise in catechumens
Indonesian bishop who renounced red hat resigns over ‘conflict’

John L. Allen Jr.: A Man for All Seasons, at a Roman Table

Crux editor, veteran Vatican journalist John Allen loses battle with cancer

Controversial German bishop will not seek reelection as bishops’ conference president

Vatican

Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s Angelus address given Jan. 25, 2026

by Pope Leo XIV

Opinion

A lesson plan for holiness

by Deacon Greg Kandra

Kneeling in the pigpen: Human connection in the age of efficiency

by Leonard J. DeLorenzo

A visit to she who possesses the highest of graces

by Ely Segura

Reviews

Hamnet

by John Mulderig
‘Offer It Up’ explores finding grace in the pain of chronic illness
Fathom Entertainment encores Lord of the Rings trilogy
‘Knives Out’ discovers the strange, attractive light of the Christian story
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