Pope embarks on synodal journey with cardinals to better listen to the world January 10, 2026By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV and members of his College of Cardinals have begun what is a kind of synodal journey together to grow in communion and discern together “what the Lord is asking of us for the good of his people.”
Trump’s order and Pope Leo’s vision for regulating AI: Can they converge? January 10, 2026By Kimberly Heatherington OSV News Filed Under: AI, News, World News Since the explosion of generative artificial intelligence began in the 2020s — with its ability to generate human-like text, realistic images, and convincing film — users and developers of AI have warned consistent regulatory guardrails are necessary to protect against documented harms, an issue of particular concern to Pope Leo XIV.
Pope Leo XIV to visit Spain this summer, with stops in Madrid, Barcelona and the Canary Islands January 10, 2026By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News With the jubilee year now officially ended, the pope’s travel schedule is also expected to ramp up, with one trip especially dear to the pontiff just confirmed: a June visit to Madrid, Barcelona and the Canary Islands.
Polish students refuse to remove classroom crucifix when teacher reportedly asked them to do so January 9, 2026By Katarzyna Szalajko OSV News Filed Under: News, Religious Freedom, World News An alleged desecration of a crucifix at a primary school in northern Poland has triggered nationwide outrage in the predominantly Catholic country.
Movie Review: ‘David’ January 9, 2026By John Mulderig OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews The film traces the adventurous life of the biblical king (voice of Brandon Engman in youth, voice of Phil Wickham as an adult) from his anointing by the prophet Samuel (voiced by Brian Stivale) through his defeat of the giant Goliath (voice of Kamran Nikhad) and on to a climactic battle against the Amalekites. It also focuses on three of his most important relationships.
Pope delivers fierce defense of the unborn in address to diplomatic corps January 9, 2026By Paulina Guzik OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV strongly defended the family, marriage and unborn life during his first-ever New Year’s address to the diplomatic corps Jan. 9, telling the diplomats accredited to the Holy See that abortion “cuts short a growing life and refuses to welcome the gift of life.”
Minneapolis Catholic leaders speak out about community fear after ICE-involved shooting January 9, 2026By OSV News The Catholic Spirit Filed Under: Gun Violence, Immigration and Migration, News, World News An interfaith gathering of faith leaders in Minneapolis Jan. 8 drew a crowd as faith leaders raised concerns about the impact immigration enforcement actions are having on people in the community, including Catholic parishes in Minneapolis.
Cardinals leave consistory with a clear vision from pontiff: ‘A Church that cares’ January 9, 2026By Paulina Guzik OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News After an intense day of roundtable discussions, the “low-batteried” but “very pleased” cardinals wrapped the first historic extraordinary consistory convened by Pope Leo XIV in a spirit of fraternity, with a sense of knowing each other better and saying they “discovered” the pope, while he did “more listening than talking.”
House passes extension of Obamacare subsidies for 3 years after 17 Republicans break ranks January 9, 2026By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Health Care, News, U.S. Congress, World News The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill Jan. 8 to extend enhanced health care subsidies for three years by a vote of 230-196 after 17 Republicans broke with their party’s leadership to force a vote.
Trump calls for ban on corporations buying single-family homes amid housing shortage January 9, 2026By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: News, Social Justice, World News President Donald Trump said Jan. 7 he will seek to ban corporations from buying single-family homes amid the housing shortage, an issue the U.S. bishops’ conference has said is affecting “a basic human right” nationwide.
Why we shouldn’t leave Mass early (or get there late) January 9, 2026By D.D. Emmons OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Worship & Sacraments By showing up late or leaving early, we not only trivialize the real presence of Jesus, not only trivialize the Eucharist, but we also miss the full richness of the Mass.
Fathom Entertainment encores Lord of the Rings trilogy January 9, 2026By John Mulderig OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews To mark the 25th anniversary of the release of the first film in director Peter Jackson’s trilogy “The Lord of the Rings,” Fathom Entertainment will be screening all three movies in the series this month.
