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Archdiocese of New Orleans Issues Public Apology to Abuse Victims

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Pope Leo XIV says God is found in humble places, not in prestige

Vatican City, Jan 6, 2026 / 08:45 am Celebrating the Solemnity of the Epiphany in St. Peter’s Basilica on Tuesday, Pope Leo XIV said God’s saving presence is revealed not “in a prestigious location,” but [...]

The Church’s Millennial Pastoral Plan, 25 Years On

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Tempted by divorce? Here’s why it’s a terrible idea

The first Monday in January happens to be one of those days divorce lawyers love. Statistics suggest it’s one of the busiest days of the year for filing — the moment couples look at each other after Christmas stress, New Year reflection, and a few too many unresolved arguments and think: That’s it. I’m done. Read More…

Tempted by divorce? Here’s why it’s a terrible idea

Read this beautiful reflection on the mystery of Epiphany

Often it is helpful to linger a little while longer on the spiritual depth of a particular feast day. Epiphany is one such day — a day we often pass by on our way back to “normal” from Christmas vacation. One way to pause for a moment on this feast is to read the following Read More…

Read this beautiful reflection on the mystery of Epiphany

Cold and rainy Square for midday Angelus (Photos)

After celebrating a rite to close the Holy Door of St. Peter’s and then Mass for the Epiphany, Pope Leo came to the loggia of the Basilica for the midday Angelus. The Square was full of pilgrims marking this popular feast and the end of the Jubilee of Hope, despite cold temperature and a drizzly Read More…

Cold and rainy Square for midday Angelus (Photos)

Caritas Jerusalem among aid groups banned from Gaza

Caritas Jerusalem was among the 37 aid organizations prohibited by the State of Israel from working in the Gaza Strip and West Bank, but the organization says it will continue work as usual. Caritas Jerusalem is part of Caritas Internationalis, the international aid organization of the Catholic Church. The new restrictions came from Israel’s Ministry of Read More…

Caritas Jerusalem among aid groups banned from Gaza

Yes, the Magi still exist today, says Pope (text of homily)

After the rite for the closing of the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica, which brought the ordinary Jubilee of 2025 to an end, Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass in St. Peter’s for the feast of the Epiphany. The Holy Father likened the millions who crossed through the Holy Door to the Magi who arrived Read More…

Yes, the Magi still exist today, says Pope (text of homily)

Pope Leo kneels at threshold of Holy Door, closes Jubilee

Pope Leo XIV closed the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica at 9:41 a.m. on January 6, 2026, thus concluding the 28th Jubilee in the history of the Catholic Church. Just over a year after its opening by Pope Francis on December 24, 2024, his successor knelt in prayer on the threshold before closing, one Read More…

Pope Leo kneels at threshold of Holy Door, closes Jubilee

‘As men, you’re called to act!’ speaker says to a packed room of young men at SEEK 2026

John Bishop, founder of Forge, speaks to hundreds of young men at the SEEK 2026 conference in the Diocese of Fort Worth, Texas, on Jan. 2, 2026. | Credit: Amira Abuzeid/CNA Jan 6, 2026 / 07:00 am (CNA). Hundreds of young men at the SEEK 2026 co... [...]