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Bishop Fernandes praises religious worker visa rule change, says work still to be done

Bishop Earl K. Fernandes of the Diocese of Columbus, Ohio. | Credit: Photo courtesy of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Jan 16, 2026 / 14:35 pm (CNA). Bishop Earl Fernandes of Columbus, Ohio, expressed gratitude that the Department of Homeland Se... [...]

Christian symbols in public buildings on trial before European Court of Human Rights

A case that seeks to remove Christian symbols, including icons and religious artwork, from public buildings in Greece began when two atheists asked for the removal of Christian icons displayed in Greek courtrooms. | Credit: Courtesy of ADF Inter... [...]

EWTN launches unified Catholic news brand: CNA and ACI Group become EWTN News

Credit: EWTN News Jan 16, 2026 / 13:31 pm (CNA). The Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN) has rolled out a major rebrand of its EWTN News services, bringing multiple outlets and coverage brands under “one global news organization” committed t... [...]

‘Our Lady of Arabia’ in Kuwait elevated to minor basilica in presence of Cardinal Parolin

Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin. | Credit: Vatican Media Jan 16, 2026 / 13:30 pm (CNA). Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin arrived in Kuwait on Thursday for a visit of both ecclesial and diplomatic significanc... [...]

Peace for Nigerian Christians Remains Uncertain After US Intervention

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Becket report finds increases in support for religious liberty in the public square

The Becket Fund releases its annual Religious Freedom Index (RFI) on Jan. 16, 2026, exploring American attitudes on the First Amendment. | Credit: Leigh Prather/Shutterstock Jan 16, 2026 / 11:54 am (CNA). Annual research by the Becket Fund ... [...]

French bishops condemn euthanasia bill ahead of Senate debate

The French Senate, the upper house of the French Parliament. | Credit: Jacques Paquier (CC BY 2.0) Jan 16, 2026 / 11:00 am (CNA). French Catholic bishops have issued a public statement urging lawmakers to reject a proposed law that would le... [...]

Pope Leo and the truth behind a saint and the Chicago Bears

The Chicago Bears have had an exciting season, an impressive turnaround from the previous year, under new coach Ben Johnson. Johnson’s mantra for the Bears has become a byword in Chicago. His slogan? “Good, better, best. Never let it rest. ‘Til your good is better and your better is best.” The mantra captures a relentless Read More…

Pope Leo and the truth behind a saint and the Chicago Bears

The Quiet Power of a Spontaneous Rosary

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New Old Movie Review: Bing Crosby and ‘Going My Way’

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