Christians must resist allure of power, serve humanity, pope says at end of Holy Year January 6, 2026By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Jubilee 2025, News, Vatican, World News The powerful and violent cannot control, suppress or commodify God’s grace, friendship and will to usher in a new dawn, Pope Leo XIV said.
As Maduro faces New York trial, uncertainty lingers for Venezuelan migrants January 6, 2026By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Conflict in the Caribbean, Immigration and Migration, News, World News As deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro made his first appearance Jan. 5 in a New York courtroom on narco-terrorism charges after the Trump administration carried out what President Donald Trump called on social media “a large scale strike against Venezuela,” uncertainty about immigration status lingered for some Venezuelan migrants in the U.S.
New Orleans archbishop apologizes to abuse survivors as settlement takes effect January 6, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Bankruptcy, Child & Youth Protection, News, World News Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond of New Orleans has issued a formal apology to abuse survivors in that archdiocese, following last month’s court approval of a $230 million settlement in the five-year-long bankruptcy case.
Son of Catholic influencer, prayed for by thousands, dies January 6, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: News, social media, World News The 5-year-old son of Catholic influencer Paul J. Kim succumbed to influenza and sepsis after tens of thousands of people rallied in prayer at the end of December, praying for Micah’s healing.
Vatican sees record number of visitors during Jubilee year, officials say January 5, 2026By Josephine Peterson Catholic News Service Filed Under: Jubilee 2025, News, Vatican, World News An estimated 33 million visitors and pilgrims came to the Vatican to celebrate the Jubilee Year, exceeding early forecasts, officials said at a news conference at the Vatican Jan. 5.
Sisters who manage school of kidnapped Nigerian children: ‘Your compassion became a lifeline’ January 5, 2026By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: News, Religious Freedom, World News Following the liberation of all the children and staff abducted from St. Mary’s School in the Nigerian town of Papiri, the Sisters of Our Lady of Apostles, who manage the school, have expressed deep gratitude for the support received during the trying period.
Radio Interview: Carrying grace into the new year January 5, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: CR Radio, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview As a new year dawns, Rita Buettner sits down with award-winning Catholic author and columnist Laura Kelly Fanucci for a thoughtful conversation about faith, reflection, grief and hope in times of transition
Venezuela strikes, takeover plans violate international law, says Notre Dame scholar January 5, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Conflict in the Caribbean, News, World News The U.S. strikes on — and announced temporary takeover of — Venezuela violate both the United Nations Charter and the Christian principles on which it is based, a University of Notre Dame scholar told OSV News.
Pope Leo, bishops react to U.S. capture of Maduro with concern for Venezuela January 5, 2026By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: Conflict in the Caribbean, News, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV expressed “deep concern” following the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, by the United States in a large-scale attack.
Westernport experiences a flood of relief January 5, 2026By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Disaster Relief, Feature, Local News, News, Western Vicariate Heavy rains May 13 caused Georges Creek to overflow its banks, while the Potomac River was too full to accept the creek’s flow. Within minutes, water rushed down Church Street, flooding everything in its path.
Czech archdiocese welcomes pioneering ‘3D church’ January 4, 2026By Jonathan Luxmoore OSV News Filed Under: News, World News, Worship & Sacraments The Czech Republic’s Archdiocese of Prague has welcomed pre-Christmas plans to build a major new parish church using 3D printing technology, after architects insisted the method would slash costs and offer exceptional decorative and acoustic possibilities.
Evangelization, prayer are big drivers of success at 25-year-old Relevant Radio January 3, 2026By Simon Caldwell OSV News Filed Under: Evangelization, News, World News The power of prayer and its far-reaching evangelization apostolate were the dominant themes of a silver anniversary bash for the most prominent Catholic talk radio network in the United States.
