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John L. Allen Jr. died on January 22, 2026, after a lengthy battle with cancer. The legendary Vatican beat reporter and Church affairs analyst was 61 years old. He is survived by his wife, Elise Ann Allen, who is Crux’s senior Rome correspondent. Allen was a force of nature, certainly as a journalist who was ... read more

Friends, colleagues, and regular Crux readers will know that my husband, John L. Allen Jr., has been battling cancer for some time, and has largely been absent from the site this year as he underwent treatment and fought for recovery.It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that I convey, nearly four years after ... read more

March for Life Education and Defense Fund President Jennie Bradley Lichter spoke to “EWTN Pro-Life Weekly” about the upcoming march and why pro-life activism remains important post-Roe. Jennie Bradley Lichter, president of the March for Life Education and Defense Fund, speaks with host Abi Galvan during an interview on “EWTN Pro-Life Weekly” on Jan. ... read more

Jennie Bradley Lichter, president of the March for Life Education and Defense Fund, speaks with host Abi Galvan during an interview on “EWTN Pro-Life Weekly” on Jan. 21, 2026. | Credit: “EWTN Pro-Life Weekly”/Screenshot Jan 22, 2026 / 13:30 pm (CNA). In her first year leading the March for Life, the organization’s ... read more

Policy actions followed alleged violations in Illinois, the agency said. Credit: JHVEPhoto/Shutterstock Jan 22, 2026 / 13:00 pm (CNA). The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced policy actions to “affirm the dignity of life consistent with the Hyde Amendment.” The enforcement “holds a state accountable for limiting the rights of ... read more

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced policy actions to “affirm the dignity of life consistent with the Hyde Amendment.”The enforcement “holds a state accountable for limiting the rights of conscientious objectors in a manner that violates federal law,” said Paula Stannard, director of HHS’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR), in a ... read more

Ryan Anderson Ryan Anderson poses with his family during the annual March for Life in Washington, D.C. Cultural renewal must be paired with protections at the state level, says Catholic thinker. ... read more

FOCUS Catholic students attend SEEK in January 2026. In a press release, the Cardinal Newman Society highlighted some of the undergraduate enrollment at Newman Guide Recommended Catholic colleges for the 2025-26 academic year. ... read more

Rome - Among the thousands of people who paid tribute today to the mortal remains of fashion designer Valentino Garavani, who passed away on Monday 19 January at the age of 93, there was also a delegation from the Dicastery for Evangelisation , composed of Archbishop Samuele Sangalli , Monsignor Sergio Bertocchi and Sister Benedetta ... read more

Vatican Media The SECAM delegation, (left to right) Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo, Bishop Stephen Dami Mamza, Archbishop José Manuel Imbamba, and Father Rafael Simbine, meets with Pope Leo XIV on Jan. 17, 2026, at the Vatican. According to Cardinal Ambongo, the theme was chosen in response to the persistent crises affecting many African nations, ... read more

John L. Allen Jr. seen giving a presentation about Catholics and politics at the University of Dallas Ministry Conference in Dallas Oct. 24, 2009.The Texas Catholic) Jan 22, 2026 / 12:30 pm (CNA). John Allen Jr., the prolific author and longtime Vatican reporter hailed for his insightful coverage of the Holy See ... read more

John Allen Jr., the prolific author and longtime Vatican reporter hailed for his insightful coverage of the Holy See across multiple pontificates, died on Jan. 22 at 61 years old. Allen passed away in Rome after a long struggle with cancer, EWTN News confirmed. Born Jan. 20, 1965, Allen grew up in Hays, Kansas, and ... read more

Delwar Hossain Shafiqur Rahman, leader of the largest Islamist politicial party in Bangladesh. Christian leaders also raised concerns about the possible introduction of blasphemy laws and the safety and social security of religious minorities. ... read more

Actor David Henrie in the new series “Seeking Beauty,” which airs on EWTN+. | Credit: EWTN Studios Jan 22, 2026 / 12:00 pm (CNA). Catholic figures gathered in Los Angeles on Jan. 16 for the premiere of “Seeking Beauty,” the first original series from EWTN Studios airing exclusively on the network’s brand-new ... read more

Actor David Henrie is exploring how culture, architecture, food, art, and music aim to point people toward beauty and ultimately the divine in a new series titled “Seeking Beauty.” Actor David Henrie in the new series “Seeking Beauty,” which airs on EWTN+. | Credit: EWTN Studios Jan 22, 2026 / 12:00 pm (CNA). ... read more