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Letters to the editor: NCR readers respond to stories about the recent joint statement from three U.S. cardinals, Vice President JD Vance and Venezuela.  ... read more

Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of Archbishop Adolfo Tito Yllana, 77, from the office of apostolic nuncio in Israel and apostolic delegate in Jerusalem and Palestine, one of the most sensitive Vatican diplomatic posts. The prelate’s successor, Archbishop Giorgio Lingua, 65, is no stranger to sensitive posts. A priest of the Diocese ... read more

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Archbishop Carlo Roberto Maria Redaelli of Gorizia, Italy, as the secretary, or second-ranking official, of the Dicastery for the Clergy. ... read more

Saul took three thousand picked men from all Israel and went in search of David and his men in the direction of the wild goat crags.When he came to the sheepfolds along the way, he found a cave, which he entered to relieve himself.David and his men were occupying the inmost recesses of the cave.David's servants said to ... read more

Remember that the Christian life is one of action; not of speech and daydreams. Let there be few words and many deeds, and let them be done well. — St. Vincent ... read more

In the United States the Optional Memorial of St. Vincent of Saragossa (d. 304) is transferred from January 22 in the Universal Calendar to January 23. He was one of the greatest deacons of the Church. He was born in Huesca, Spain, suffered martyrdom in Valencia in the persecution under Diocletian. ... read more

Steve via Flickr An unborn baby at 20 weeks — well within the second trimester, when dilation and evacuation abortions are commonly performed. According to the poll, 44% of Catholics identified as pro-life and 55% identified as pro-choice, but practicing Catholics were far more likely to be pro-life. ... read more

Anto Akkara Ethnic tribal dancers lead Bishop Rabindra Kumar Ranasingh (in the middle) in procession for episcopal ordination on Jan 17 at Daringabadi in Kandhamal. With faith, hope and reconciliation, new bishop confronts a legacy of violence with love. ... read more

John Allen Jr. COMMENTARY: Perhaps the most valuable trait John will be remembered for was his willingness to put into practice what popes have often taught about journalism: to report truth with charity. ... read more

Bishop James D. Conley of the Diocese of the Diocese of Lincoln Nebraska, celebrates Mass at the National Prayer Vigil for Life at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, Jan. 22. | Credit: EWTN Jan 22, 2026 / 22:17 pm (CNA). Thousands of young Catholics gathered ... read more

More than 5,000 Catholics, most of whom were young people, attended the March for Life vigil at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., on Thursday. Bishop James D. Conley of the Diocese of the Diocese of Lincoln Nebraska, celebrates Mass at the National Prayer Vigil for Life ... read more

(Image: Josh Applegate/Unsplash.com) The Eucharist is at the heart of our lives as Catholics, a truth that the Church has long recognized and celebrated. But what does that mean? What role does the Eucharist play in our lives? How does it help us understand God? And how does it help us to ... read more

Regina Coeli Hall at Christendom College in Front Royal, Virginia. (Image: AgnosticPreachersKid / Wikipedia) I live in a female college dorm where men are forbidden. And I wouldn’t change it for the world! I feel safe, I have great friendships with both men and women, and I feel supported in my relationship ... read more

Kent Nishimura Marchers make their way past the U.S. Capitol Building as people attend the annual March for Life on Jan. 24, 2025, in Washington, D.C. COMMENTARY: The pro-life movement’s efforts to effect change through policy must grapple with the increasingly obvious fact that neither major political party appears prepared to act on behalf ... read more

Credit: roibu/Shutterstock Jan 22, 2026 / 18:30 pm (CNA). The abortion issue will likely be on the ballot in several states this November.EWTN News took a look at which states have abortion-related measures in the works or on the ballot. Four states might vote to create a right to abortion this November. Only ... read more