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Survey: Catholicism continues sharp decline in Latin America
The survey found the religiously unaffiliated nearly doubled or saw even larger gains in every country.
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New partnership aims to support Church’s ministry to migrants, refugees
A group including Catholic organizations announced Jan. 21 a new partnership — The Catholic Immigrant Prophetic Action Project — that aims to assist the Catholic Church in the U.S. in organizing a robust response …
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Why the Church dedicates a week of prayer for Christian unity
Dominican Father Nelson Medina discusses this year’s Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. | Credit: “EWTN Noticias”/Screenshot Jan 22, 2026 / 10:00 am (CNA). Friar Nelson Medina, a Colombian Dominican …
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Why the Church dedicates a week of prayer for Christian unity
Dominican Father Nelson Medina explains the purpose of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Jan. 18–25, as well as the goal and parameters of ecumenism. Dominican Father Nelson Medina …
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Fact check: Are there more Gen Z Catholics than Protestants?
Researchers’ findings reveal conflicting data. Catholic students attend SEEK in January 2026. | Credit: FOCUS Jan 22, 2026 / 09:00 am (CNA). Multiple news reports have said the number of …
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Thousands Expected at San Francisco’s Walk for Life West Coast
The Walk for Life West Coast is in its 22nd year and previously has drawn crowds as large as 50,000. Major features of the Jan. 24 event include a rally …
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AFRICA/IVORY COAST – Bishops launch creation of Catholic University of Ivory Coast
Abidjan – The creation of the Catholic University of Ivory Coast and a spiritual retreat center for priests are the two main topics at the heart of the 128th Plenary …
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ASIA/MACAU – The Diocese of Macao celebrates the Jubilee of the 450th anniversary of its establishment
Macau – On Friday 23 January, at 7 pm, in the cathedral dedicated to the Nativity of Our Lady, a solemn liturgy will be celebrated to open the programme of …
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First meeting with Pope Leo XIV marks new chapter for Church in Africa
By Jude Atemanke Jan 22, 2026 / 08:00 am The president of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) has described the first official audience between Pope …
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First meeting with Pope Leo XIV marks new chapter for Church in Africa
The SECAM president described the first official audience between Pope Leo XIV and the leadership of the Church in Africa as a “very important meeting.” The SECAM delegation, (left to …