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St. Francis Xavier—The better friends you are, the straighter you can talk, …
The better friends you are, the straighter you can talk, but while you are only on nodding terms, be slow to scold. — St. Francis Xavier
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Jan. 13 Tuesday of the First Week in Ordinary Time; Opt Mem of St. Hilary of Poitiers, Bishop and Doctor, Opt. Mem.
The Church celebrates the Optional Memorial of St. Hilary of Poitiers (310-367). Hilary was one of the great champions of the Catholic belief in the divinity of Christ. By his …
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President Trump meets with Archbishop Coakley
Archbishop Paul Coakley of Oklahoma City, president of the United States Conference of Catholic bishops, meets with President Donald Trump on Jan. 12, 2026. | Credit: Archdiocese of Oklahoma City …
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Pope Leo XIV proclaims Franciscan Jubilee Year
St. Francis of Assisi. | Credit: Paolo Gallo/Shutterstock , Jan 12, 2026 / 17:21 pm (CNA). On the occasion of the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis of …
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Pope Leo XIV proclaims Franciscan Jubilee Year
By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú Jan 12, 2026 / 17:21 pm Pope Leo XIV has proclaimed a “Special Year of St. Francis” to commemorate the 800th anniversary of the saint’s death. During …
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Heritage Foundation aims to tackle marriage, family crisis
Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts is releasing a report outlining ways to promote and support family life amid low marriage and birth rates on Jan. 12, 2026. | Credit: Jack …
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Dictatorship in Nicaragua releases dozens of political prisoners after U.S. pressure
Daniel Ortega, dictator of Nicaragua. | Credit: Council of Communication and Citizenship of the Government of Nicaragua – el19digital.com (CC0 1.0) Jan 12, 2026 / 16:21 pm (CNA). The Nicaraguan …
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Dictatorship in Nicaragua releases dozens of political prisoners after U.S. pressure
By Walter Sánchez Silva Jan 12, 2026 / 16:21 pm The Nicaraguan dictatorship announced on Jan. 10 the release of “dozens of people” who were imprisoned following pressure from the …
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Rules about kneeling at Communion spark debate over bishop’s authority in Charlotte
Bishop Michael Martin’s letter has exposed divisions over liturgical authority, leadership style and worship practices. The debate has also played out online, showing how social media has amplified church disputes.
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British Columbia Supreme Court to hear challenge over euthanasia at faith-based hospitals
St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. | Credit: CCN Photo/Terry O’Neill , Jan 12, 2026 / 13:29 pm (CNA). The case arises from the death of a terminally …