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Pope Leo XIV offered prayers for the victims and his “heartfelt condolences” to the families of those affected by a train collision in southern Spain on Sunday, January 18, 2026, which caused at least 39 deaths and dozens of injuries. In a telegram released on January 19, written in Spanish and signed by Cardinal Secretary ... read more

The wind howled and the snow began to fall more heavily as nightfall gathered itself around the young priest. Though he had been riding since early afternoon, there were several miles yet to go before he would reach his destination. He kept to the path as best he could, but the drifting snow made it ... read more

Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican Secretary of State | Credit: Vatican Media , Jan 19, 2026 / 13:02 pm (CNA). The pope's "prime minister" says the Holy See tried to negotiate with the Venezuelan leader before his capture. ... read more

U.S. bishops are offering warnings against the administration's recent foreign policy actions and threats, including a rare joint statement from three senior church leaders. ... read more

Members of law enforcement work the scene following a suspected shooting by an ICE agent during federal law enforcement operations on January 07, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Credit: Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Jan 19, 2026 / 09:34 am (CNA). Winona-Rochester Bishop Robert Barron has called on federal immigration officials to focus on deporting ... read more

Members of law enforcement work the scene following a suspected shooting by an ICE agent during federal law enforcement operations on January 07, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Credit: Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Jan 19, 2026 / 09:34 am (CNA). Winona-Rochester Bishop Robert Barron has called on federal immigration officials to focus on deporting ... read more

The new song's composer thought it could be a way to again hear from Black churches, collectively, about civil rights. ... read more

In the U.S., militarism pervades our politics, economy, society and culture. That’s a choice — not a destiny. ... read more

Manila – Bishops are successors of the Apostles. And the apostolic succession they receive at the moment of their episcopal ordination is a succession in the mission that Jesus himself entrusted to his Apostles before ascending to Heaven. Cardinal Luis Antonio Gokim Tagle emphasized this point, highlighting the essential factors that characterize the unique nature ... read more

Marking the Jan. 19 Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Archbishop Paul Coakley of Oklahoma City, president of the U.S. bishops' conference, urged Catholics to reflect on how they are called to be "drum majors for justice" in their own communities.  ... read more

Imphal - "As things stand, reconciliation in the state of Manipur is still premature. As far as I can see, there is still resentment in people's hearts, much suffering, and psychological trauma. It will take some time before the wounds heal and we can speak of dialogue again," says Father Marcus Thangminlun, CMF, a priest ... read more

Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City, Mexico. | Credit: Eduardo Berdejo/ACI Prensa , Jan 19, 2026 / 07:00 am (CNA). To address chronic violence in the country, on Jan. 30 the Mexican Bishops’ Conference, along with other sponsors, will be holding a National Dialogue for Peace. ... read more

Vatican City - The Holy Father has accepted the resignation from the pastoral governance of the Diocese of Bogor presented by His Excellency Msgr. Paskalis Bruno Syukur, O.F.M. The Holy Father has appointed His Excellency Msgr. Christophorus Tri Harsono, Bishop of Purwokerto, as Apostolic Administrator sede vacante et ad nutum Sanctae Sedis of the same ... read more

Chencha – Thirty young participants from the mountainous village of Chencha, including 19 women, reflecting the Catholic Church's commitment to gender-inclusive development, took part in the School-Centered Inclusive Community Development project organized by the local Spiritan Community. Once again, the missionaries demonstrate the Church's vital role in holistic human development, responding to both the material ... read more

Thanks to Kevin T. DiCamillo for his recent Crisis article titled “Looking for a New Parish—and Crossing Some Off the List.” I suspect his search for a decent parish resonates with many of us who have been similarly disappointed. Our search for the numinous in the very Church in which it supposedly resides has left ... read more