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Read more: The historic pontificate of Pope Leo XIV

‘We do not care for life by giving death,’ French bishops say ahead of ‘assisted dying’ bill move

by Caroline de Sury

France’s bishops reaffirmed that “palliative care is the only truly effective response to the difficult situations of the end of life.”

Pope ‘deeply saddened’ by deadly high-speed train collision in Spain
Catholic school’s sensory room a calming space that supports students’ learning, well-being
Pope Leo warns against chasing approval, calls for deeper spiritual focus
‘Truly historic’: Kuwait’s first church elevated to minor basilica
Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s Angelus address Jan. 18, 2026

U.S. Church

Washington Roundup: Senate blocks Venezuela war powers resolution; Trump health plan lacks Hyde

by Kate Scanlon

WASHINGTON (OSV News) — The Senate Jan. 14 blocked a bipartisan measure that aimed to limit President Donald Trump from taking further military action in Venezuela after two Republicans dropped their earlier support. The same week, officials from Greenland …

Charges for pro-life activists over disruption at abortion clinic dismissed in plea deal

Vance to address March for Life rally in person; Trump to speak via video

Ohio nuns lament downfall of their former nursing home under new owners

Prior provincial-elect of Midwest Augustinians looks to growth and the ‘Leo effect’

Survey: National Eucharistic Revival rekindled faith and outreach, but challenges remain

Annual collection for Church in Latin America a sign of solidarity from U.S. faithful

World

Kyiv’s iconic St. Nicholas Church returns to Catholic hands for 50 years

by Katarzyna Szalajko

The agreement marks the most significant step so far toward restoring Catholic life in one of Kyiv’s most recognizable churches.

At annual Marian celebration in Venezuela, bishops call for release of political prisoners
Mexican Catholics push ahead with peace efforts as violence plagues country
God speaks to the faithful; take time to listen every day, pope says
USCCB president exhorts faithful to heed MLK call to be ‘a drum major for justice’
Historic altar at St. Mark’s monastery in Jerusalem unveiled for first time in 350 years

Trump meets with US bishops’ president at White House

Pope calls for peace and dialogue as protests continue in Iran

Catholic leaders urge pilgrimage to site of Jesus’ baptism in Jordan

Vatican

Papal puzzle lovers: Popes Leo XIV and XIII noted for liking word games

by Carol Glatz

Opinion

‘It must be you’: A call to mission with young Latinos

by Vicente Del Real

Kyrie eleison: Lord, anoint the festering wounds we show

by Elizabeth Scalia

Scott Adams and the legitimacy of imperfect confession

by Elizabeth Scalia

Reviews

Fathom Entertainment encores Lord of the Rings trilogy

by John Mulderig
Scripture series by popular Catholic speaker offers deep dive into the person of Jesus
Brooklyn-based book a cry from the heart about roads not taken
‘Joy Within His House’: An inside look into the life of cloistered nuns
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