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1+ hour, 40+ min ago  (491+ words) At the first general audience of the year, on January 7, 2026, Leo XIV began a new series of catechesis on Vatican II. This council, which brought together the world's bishops in Rome for four sessions between October 11, 1962, and December 8, 1965, represented a turning…...

2+ hour, 35+ min ago  (259+ words) WASHINGTON " Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of Most Reverend Salvatore R. Matano, 79, from the pastoral governance of the Diocese of Rochester, and has appointed Most Reverend John S. Bonnici, currently auxiliary bishop of New York, as his successor.The resignation…...

2+ hour, 43+ min ago  (126+ words) .Grant, Lord, a blessing.Benediction.May God the Father Omnipotent, be to us merciful and clement..Amen. .Grant, Lord, a blessing.Benediction.May Christ to all His people give, for ever in His sight to live..Amen. Reading 7From the Holy…...

3+ hour, 8+ min ago  (566+ words) Amber Avalona | Public Domain One of the most common sacramentals that many Catholics (and non-Catholics) are familiar with is holy water. It is often used in exorcist movies and sometimes priests can be seen using it in public -- such as…...

3+ hour, 37+ min ago  (1078+ words) Cardinal Mario Zenari, a leading figure in papal diplomacy and still serving as apostolic nuncio to Syria, celebrated his 80th birthday on January 5, 2026, and thus leaves the College of Cardinal Electors called to participate in a possible conclave. The birthday of…...

3+ hour, 43+ min ago  (514+ words) Bishop Martin of Charlotte is seeking to impose 'a year as a layman' before priestly ordination. This is like an engaged man living an additional year as a bachelor before his wedding day. One of the measures of the success…...

4+ hour ago  (183+ words) On the afternoon of January 5, 2026, the newly elected President of the Eurogroup and Greece's Minister of National Economy and Finance, Mr. Kyriakos Pierrakakis, visited the Ecumenical Patriarchate on the eve of the Feast of Theophany. It was his first visit…...

4+ hour, 6+ min ago  (534+ words) Shutterstock I Marco lacobucci Epp Cardinaux r'unis au Vatican, d'cembre 2024 Pope Leo XIV is a canonist, and therefore a specialist in Church law. He intends to use the tools at his disposal to promote unity among Catholics. Bringing the cardinals…...

4+ hour, 6+ min ago  (123+ words) The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, arrived in Cyprus today as part of an official visit, during which he is expected to hold a series of high-level meetings. During his stay, President Zelenskyy will also meet with the Archbishop of…...

4+ hour, 22+ min ago  (696+ words) Kumba, 07 January, 2026 / 12:20 pm (ACI Africa). The President of the National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (NECC) has clarified that the Episcopal Conference is neither a political party nor an electoral or constitutional body, urging Cameroonians to assume their civic responsibilities without…...