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Leo XIV paid tribute to the law enforcement officers who had to “manage endless lines of people” last year in the Vatican, receiving the Public Security Inspectorate on January 19, 2026. This special unit comprises 200 police officers responsible in particular for ensuring the Pontiff’s safety during his outings in Rome or on Italian territory. Read More…

Leo XIV thanks Italian police serving at the Vatican

Pope Leo XIV baptizes a child in the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican on the feast of the Baptism of the Lord, Jan. 11, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media Jan 21, 2026 / 07:00 am (CNA). Former president of Ireland Mary McAleese, a lawyer and canon lawy... [...]

Somewhere between voice notes, delivery apps, and doom-scrolling, a few of the small graces of daily life seem to have slipped out the door. No one is trying to be rude — most of us are simply rushed, distracted, and a little tired. Still, before we lose the freshness of 2026, it’s good to remember Read More…

The essential manners we all need to bring into 2026

A Europe-wide Catholic justice network has issued a public statement backing the people of Greenland, as the Arctic territory faces mounting pressure, not only in the political realm but also climate issues and social disruption. The statement, released January 20 from Dijon and Copenhagen, comes from Justice & Peace Europe, a family of 30 national Read More…

Bishops’ justice network voices support for Greenland

As Dolly Parton turns 80, she isn’t slowing down — she’s shining brighter. While many would mark such a milestone with reflection and quiet celebrations, Dolly has chosen to amplify love, light, and hope through music and generosity. Her newly released recording and music video of “Light of a Clear Blue Morning” — featuring Lainey Read More…

Dolly’s musical gift on her 80th for those in need

Pro-life advocates march through Washington, D.C., to protest abortion during the 2025 March for Life on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025. | Credit: Dominic Gwinn/Middle East Images/Middle East Images via AFP/Getty Images Jan 21, 2026 / 06:00 am (CNA). Wi... [...]

Pope Leo XIV greets Kiko Argüello on Jan. 19, 2026, at the Vatican. | Credit: Vatican Media Jan 21, 2026 / 06:00 am (CNA). Pope Leo XIV received the leaders of the Neocatechumenal Way — including Kiko Argüello, who along with the late Carme... [...]

Church officials in Rwanda responded to recent claims of a Marian apparition to two schoolchildren in Musanze, saying that there is no evidence as of yet that the events are supernatural or that there was any actual apparition. On January 16, locals in the area began spreading word that the Virgin Mary and Jesus had Read More…

Authorities in Rwanda urge caution over alleged Marian apparition

Pope Leo is earnest about working for unity within the Church. But can he achieve it by simply dialoguing with all sides?

Back in the day, when the New Yorker set the standard for literary elegance among serious American journals, writers were driven to distraction by the fanatical fact-checking characteristic of the magazine’s gimlet-eyed editors. But the old New Yorker ain’t [...]