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History erased? Bangladesh Catholics struggle to recover first church land

A garden now occupies the site of Bangladesh’s first Catholic church at Iswaripur in Satkhira district. Portuguese Jesuits dedicated the Church of the Holy Name of Jesus here on Jan. 1, 1600. | Credit: Milon Munda Jan 10, 2026 / 07:00 am (CNA).... [...]

CNA explains: How does the Catholic Church create dioceses and archdioceses?

St. Joseph Cathedral, Buffalo. | Credit: CiEll/Shutterstock Jan 10, 2026 / 06:00 am (CNA). Catholics in the U.S. were witness to a rare Church decision in 2023 when Pope Francis elevated the Diocese of Las Vegas to a metropolitan archdioces... [...]

Recovering the truth about the body in a “liquid” age

Angela Franks, Ph.D., is Associate Professor of Theology at the Catholic University of America and the President of the Academy of Catholic Theology for 2025–26. Her study and writing focus on identity, the body, the [...]

Why Being Rather Than Nothingness? Part III

Most Christians, including Paul, would say the Resurrection is the basis of our entire faith, but without creation, there can be no Incarnation or Resurrection.

Colorado to pay out $5.4 million after court strikes down abortion pill reversal ban

Jan 9, 2026 / 17:38 pm Here’s a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news: Colorado will pay out $5.4 million after attempting to ban abortion pill reversal The state of Colorado will have to [...]

Madrid, Barcelona, ​​Canary Islands possible destinations for Pope Leo XIV in 2026

Jan 9, 2026 / 17:06 pm Spanish Cardinal José Cobo confirmed Jan. 9 in Rome that Madrid, Barcelona, ​​and the Canary Islands are likely destinations in 2026 for an apostolic journey to Spain by Pope [...]

Spain, Catholic Church sign agreement to compensate victims of sexual abuse

Jan 9, 2026 / 16:28 pm The Spanish Bishops’ Conference (CEE, by its Spanish acronym), the Spanish Conference of Religious Orders (CONFER, by its Spanish acronym), and the government have agreed on a channel for [...]

After Maduro’s capture, there’s hope for Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Cuba, leader says

Artist’s sketch of Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores at the New York courthouse where they appeared Jan. 5, 2025. Photos and videos are prohibited, hence this illustration, but journalists are allowed to be present. | Credit: CNN Jan 8, 2026 / 18... [...]

Celibacy and Spiritual Warfare

As a Catholic priest, I have discovered yet another reason why I love and appreciate the gift of celibacy: I do not have an immediate family (wife and kids) upon whom Satan could wreak havoc and suffering.

Saints or saints: Is There a Difference?

We are not only all "called to be Saints," heroic in virtue and faith until death, but we are all biblically called "saints," those who are set apart for God, no longer to be profane.