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St. Peter’s Holy Door to Be Sealed Jan. 16
Vatican MediaThe pope closed the large bronze doors of St. Peter’s Basilica on Jan. 6, 2025, when the Jubilee of Hope concluded. In all the papal basilicas, the official document …
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Italian diocese to award $58K to international ‘economy of fraternity’ prize winners
The former archbishop of Assisi, Domenico Sorrentino, instituted the award in 2020 on the day of St. Carlo Acutis’ Oct. 10 beatification. Monsignor Anthony J. Figueiredo and Bishop Mylo Vergara …
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Italian diocese to award $58K to international ‘economy of fraternity’ prize winners
The Diocese of Assisi in Italy will award 50,000 euros ($58,000) to the winner of the 2026 edition of the “Francis of Assisi and Carlo Acutis for an Economy of …
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Peace for Nigerian Christians Remains Uncertain After US Intervention
LIGHT ORIYE TAMUNOTONYECatholics pray at St. Michael Cathedral in Minna on Nov. 30, 2025. Following American airstrikes on terrorist camps, Nigerian bishop, priests voice concern about what comes next.
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AMERICA/VENEZUELA – Under the protection of ‘María Pastora’: missionaries of peace and builders of a new society founded on love to rebuild the country
Barquisimeto – “We are called to rebuild a society in which we all participate. The Jubilee Year has ended, but hope has not; on the contrary, it remains alive in …
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AFRICA/UGANDA – Outgoing President Yoweri Museveni leads in provisional presidential election results
Kampala – According to preliminary results released by the electoral commission, outgoing President Yoweri Museveni leads the presidential election held on January 15 with 76.25% of the vote, based on …
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ASIA/SOUTH KOREA – Korean Ambassador to the Holy See, Hyung Sik Shin: “We extend a hand of reconciliation to North Korea”
by Paolo Affatato Vatican City – “We intend to leave behind the era of confrontation and inaugurate a new stage of peaceful coexistence and shared growth, promoting a sustainable peace …
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Baltimore seminary names new rector (Catholic Review (Baltimore))
The archbishop of Baltimore and the superior general of the Society of St. Sulpice have named Father Shawn Gould, PSS, as the new rector of St. Mary’s Seminary and University. …
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Archbishop Chaput offers ‘thoughts on America, age 250’ (Catholic World Report)
In a reflection for America’s 250th anniversary, Archbishop Charles Chaput wrote that “the America emerging today is already much less friendly to the Christian faith than anything in our country’s …
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Mexico’s Cardinal Aguiar: Pope Leo XIV would like to visit Mexico ‘soon’
In a meeting with the primatial archbishop of Mexico, Cardinal Carlos Aguiar, Pope Leo XIV expressed his desire to visit Mexico soon to entrust his pontificate to Our Lady of …