Dublin archbishop challenges politicians to show leadership in promoting peace
Archbishop Dermot Farrell of the Dublin Archdiocese speaks at a Mass at St. Mary’s in Dublin on Nov. 14, 2025. Farrell spoke at a Mass on Jan. 1, 2026, the …
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Why Australia’s Bishops’ President Is Calling for Antisemitism Inquiry After Bondi Attack
DaHuzyBruFlowers and tributes line the promenade at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, following the Dec. 14, 2025, terrorist attack in which two gunmen killed 16 people during a Hanukkah celebration. …
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U.S. Sanctions Against Nigeria Expected in 2026
Oluwafemi DawoduNigerian security officers during a military operation ahead of the gubernatorial elections in Benin City, Edo, Nigeria, on Sept. 17, 2020. Moore’s office said the congressman would meet with …
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Divorce Rate Rises for Couples Over 65: What Do Catholic Experts Suggest?
Marriage. Factors leading to gray divorce are often different from the factors that lead to divorce among younger or middle-aged married couples.
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Church in Venezuela Could Undergo More Persecution in 2026, Experts Say
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U.S. sanctions against Nigeria expected in 2026
Nigerian security officers during a military operation ahead of the gubernatorial elections in Benin City, Edo, Nigeria, on Sept. 17, 2020. | Credit: Oluwafemi Dawodu/Shutterstock Jan 2, 2026 / 08:00 …
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Amid US military buildup, Caribbean bishops announce day of prayer for peace (Jamaica Observer)
Amid rising tensions between the US and Venezuela and the attendant US military buildup in the Caribbean, the Antilles Episcopal Conference announced a day of prayer for peace. “I appeal …
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Kentucky bishops issue immigration statement (Archdiocese of Louisville)
In an immigration statement, the bishops of Kentucky said that they “stand with all of our immigrant brothers and sisters who have been victimized by unjust government action or by …
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Dublin archbishop calls on Ireland to recommit itself to building peace (Archdiocese of Dublin)
Recalling the Good Friday Agreement of 1998, Archbishop Dermot Farrell of Dublin called upon Ireland to recommit itself to building peace. “Ireland has a proud record in international work for …
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Food assistance, housing top Catholic Charities’ policy wish list in 2026
Credit: Jonathan Weiss/Shutterstock Jan 2, 2026 / 07:00 am (CNA). Many people who receive assistance through anti-poverty programs faced disruptions in 2025, and Catholic Charities’ wish list for 2026 includes …