Devotion, not tourism: 5 million mark Santo Niño feast in Philippines
An image of Santo Niño is carried in procession in Cebu, central Philippines, on Jan. 18, 2026. | Credit: Archdiocese of Cebu Jan 20, 2026 / 09:25 am (CNA). More …
World News
AMERICA/COSTA RICA – Bishops in view of the elections: forming consciences, illuminating with the Gospel, and reawakening the civic commitment of the faithful
San José – The mission of the Church is “to form consciences, illuminate with the Gospel, and reawaken the civic commitment of the faithful.” This is the message from the …
World News
The Churches in the Holy Land and “Christian Zionism”
Jerusalem – A recent joint statement by the Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem addresses the themes of “unity” and “representation” among the Christian communities in the Holy …
World News
Pope Leo XIV receives Czech president, discusses democracy and transatlantic tensions
Czech President Petr Pavel and his wife, Eva Pavlová, pose for a photo at the Vatican on Monday, Jan. 20, 2026. | Credit: Tomáš Fongus/The Czech Presidential Office Jan 20, …
World News
Pope Leo XIV receives Czech president, discusses democracy and transatlantic tensions
Amid international tensions, Pope Leo XIV received Czech President Petr Pavel in an audience on Monday, with both leaders agreeing that “democratic countries are and should be natural partners,” the …
World News
Father Spitzer’s New AI App Takes Apologetics to Another Level
L to R: MagisAI; Jesuit Father Robert Spitzer, president of the Magis Center and a popular EWTN host Jesuit philosopher and EWTN host’s writings power a new app that answers …
World News
A Catechist Finds His Groove Online
Justin West uses catchy tunes to share profound truth on social media. ‘Schoolhouse Rock!’ meets Catholic Answers: Music videos target common objections.
World News
AFRICA/NIGERIA – Authorities in Kaduna State deny the kidnapping of more than 100 faithful from several Christian churches
Abuja – “The news is completely false; we have no evidence of any such attack,” said Sule Shuaibu, Commissioner for Internal Security in Kaduna State, refuting to the press the …
World News
ASIA/MYANMAR – A statue of Carlo Acutis in Myitkyina: an example of youthful holiness for young Burmese people amid the current crisis
Myitkyina – The Diocese of Myitkyina, capital of Kachin State, a region ravaged by intense fighting in the ongoing civil war, has erected a statue of Carlo Acutis in the …
World News
OneLife LA 2026 to gather thousands for life, family, and faith in Los Angeles
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles will present its 12th annual OneLife LA event on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026. In 2025 there was no walk, only a aathedral event indoors, because …