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

Pope Leo warns against chasing approval, calls for deeper spiritual focus

by Paulina Guzik

Focus on approval, the pope warned, can lead to personal suffering, social division and relationships that are fragile and ultimately disappointing.

‘Truly historic’: Kuwait’s first church elevated to minor basilica
Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s Angelus address Jan. 18, 2026
Reviving monasticism
Washington Roundup: Senate blocks Venezuela war powers resolution; Trump health plan lacks Hyde
Charges for pro-life activists over disruption at abortion clinic dismissed in plea deal

U.S. Church

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

by Kate Scanlon

WASHINGTON (OSV News) — Vice President JD Vance is expected to address the 53rd annual March for Life in Washington Jan. 23, organizers of the event said Jan. 16. “We’re thrilled to welcome Vice President Vance back to the …

Former athletes at several Catholic universities charged in NCAA point-shaving scheme

Capuchin friar who was one of last people with direct ties to Padre Pio dies at age 85

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

Report: More than 388 million Christians worldwide face ‘high levels’ of persecution

Senate hearing examines abortion pill after FDA approval of new generic version

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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