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Pope Leo XIV highlights ‘valuable contribution’ of Neocatechumenal Way

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... [...]

Authorities in Rwanda urge caution over alleged Marian apparition

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

Is a Leonine Unity Even Possible?

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

Fact-checking the New Yorker

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 [...]

When Does the Orate Fratres Go Away?

The distinct nature of the priesthood derived from Holy Orders is baked into the language of the "Orate Fratres." Flattening the ordained priesthood into "the common priesthood of the faithful," only distorts both.

Extra, extra! News and views for Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Three cardinals don’t speak for the Church (Catholic Culture): “When three American cardinals issued a statement on American foreign policy earlier this week, their comments naturally commanded public attention.” Jay Leno honors ‘for better or [...]

This is the way to change the culture’s view of abortion

Many people fighting against abortion believe the key to changing the culture’s stance on abortion is in fighting the laws that permit it. While it is important to work for laws that truly reflect human dignity and protect human life, beyond the level of law is the culture itself. What truly needs to happen is Read More…

This is the way to change the culture’s view of abortion

Need some loveliness? Check out ‘Seeking Beauty’

“Never lose an opportunity of seeing anything beautiful. Beauty is God’s hand-writing — a way-side sacrament; welcome it in every fair face, every fair sky, every fair flower, and thank for it Him, the fountain of all loveliness, and drink it in, simply and earnestly, with all your eyes; it is a charmed draught, a Read More…

Need some loveliness? Check out ‘Seeking Beauty’

Pope Leo XIV Meets FSSP Leaders Amid Visitation, ‘Traditionis Custodes’ Fallout

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How to Watch the March for Life 2026: EWTN’s Live Coverage

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