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Church in Venezuela Could Undergo More Persecution in 2026, Experts Say
CC BY 2.0Caracas skyline. The collapse of the economy and basic services, which seems to have no solution, is causing great suffering for the most vulnerable.
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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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After Five Years
This Sunday, January 4, marks five years since I took the helm at Crisis Magazine. At the time we were in the midst of the Covid madness, Pope Francis was …
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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 …
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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 …
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Amid emigration and falling baptisms, Hong Kong cardinal calls Catholics to renewed mission (Licas.news)
In a new year’s message, Cardinal Stephen Chow, SJ, of Hong Kong called upon the faithful to see themselves as missionary “messengers of hope.” “It is true that we have …
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Philippine prelate speaks out against proposed nuclear power plant (Licas.news)
The president of Caritas Philippines spoke out against a proposed nuclear power plant in Pangasinan province (map). Bishop Gerardo Alminaza of San Carlos said in a video released today that …