General Audience•Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV Reflects on Vatican Council II and Its Documents Thus Initiating a New Series of Catecheses

The Pope’s General Audience on January 7, 2026 was an introduction to a new series of catecheses on Vatican Council II and its Documents

Jan 07, 2026 17:54

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Cardinals and Bishops

“Peter (The Pope) must not be unaccompanied”: Cardinal Radcliffe’s complete meditation in English to the cardinals in the Consistory

Cardinal Radcliffe’s complete meditation in English to the cardinals in the Consistory

Jan 07, 2026 17:52

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Analysis Opinion•Religious Freedom

U.S. Congressional Report Maps a Broadening Repression in China

The document released by the U.S. Congressional‑Executive Commission on China (quoting several “Bitter Winter” articles) insists on religious persecution.

Jan 07, 2026 17:43

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Local Church

Archdiocese of Southwark launches landmark apologetics project

These can range from fundamental questions like «Is Jesus God?» or «How do we know God is real?» to more practical inquiries about the Catholic faith, such as «Why do Catholics make the Sign of the Cross?» or «What is happening during Mass?».

Jan 06, 2026 09:48

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Jubilee 2025•Pope Leo XIV

Is there life in our Church? What has the Jubilee taught us?

Homily of Pope Leo XIV on the occasion of the Epiphany of Our Lord Jesus Christ and the closing of the Jubilee Year 2025

Jan 06, 2026 09:43

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Local Church

Zambia: Bishops issue statement of solidarity with Archbishop Banda

We are aware that Most Reverend Alick Banda, Metropolitan Archbishop of Lusaka, has been summonsed to appear before the Anti-Money Laundering Investigations Unit of the Drug Enforcement Commission on Monday, 5th January 2026

Jan 05, 2026 11:35

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Testimonies

Muslim police officer who died saving Christians on New Year’s Eve

On the night of 31 December, Mohamed Massat stopped an ISIS terrorist who wanted to attack a church, paying for his gesture with his life. Six months ago, there was an attack against Mar Elias in Damascus. Many today praise his courage, pointing to him as an example for Syria today.

Jan 05, 2026 11:29

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Holy Land•Justice and Peace•Persecuted Christians

53 Humanitarian Organizations Denounce «False Narratives» to Sabotage Those Saving Lives in Palestine

53 international humanitarian organizations operating in the Palestinian Territories have denounced that “the recent registration measures adopted by Israel will hinder crucial humanitarian action, at a time in which the civilian population faces serious and widespread need, notwithstanding the cease-fire in Gaza.”

Jan 05, 2026 09:40

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Angelus•Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV: a call to examine our spirituality and how we express it

Address on the occasion of the Angelus prayer on Sunday, January 4, 2026

Jan 04, 2026 20:00

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Vatican City

Vatican City Launches Institutional App

Launching of the new application for the institutional website www.vaticanstate.va

Jan 04, 2026 08:19

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Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV Speaks Out About Situation in Venezuela: What Did He Say?

Leo XIV Called for Respect for the Human and Civil Rights of All

Jan 04, 2026 08:16

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Liturgy and Divine Worship

Questions about liturgy: Bows and Genuflections

Answered by Legionary of Christ Father Edward McNamara, professor of liturgy and sacramental theology at the Pontifical Regina Apostolorum university.

Jan 03, 2026 19:30

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