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01/15/2026

"Jesus Christ radically transforms man’s relationship with God, which is henceforth a relationship of friendship. Therefore, the only condition of the new covenant is love" Pope's general audience, January 14, 2026, on the Dogmatic Constitution Dei Verbum on Divine Revelation

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01/15/2026

A controversial text by Cardinal Arthur Roche addressing the issue of the traditional Mass has come to light. The text was distributed to the cardinals participating in the first extraordinary consistory convened by the Pope for 7 and 8 January 2026 in Vatican City.

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01/14/2026

The celebration of the Baptism of Christ at the Jordan was not only a liturgical rite, but also a concrete sign of continuity between ancient Christian traditions and the faith lived today. In a territory marked by complex social and political realities, this annual event represented a moment of shared prayer and Christian witness.

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01/14/2026

For the first time in nearly a decade, the president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops sat down with a sitting U.S. president inside the White House. On Monday, January 12, Archbishop Paul Coakley of Oklahoma City met with President Donald Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance, and senior administration officials in a closed-door conversation that both sides described as an opening for sustained dialogue on issues of shared concern.

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A Rare White House Encounter Signals a Reset Between U.S. Bishops and the Trump Administration

01/14/2026

A new app is now available that lets people confirm that they are alive with a single click. If no such confirmation is received within 48 hours, the app sends a notification to a designated contact.

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An app that suddenly shot to the top of the download charts has lifted the veil on the anxiety of many Chinese people, not just the elderly, who find themselves living alone in large cities. If no one responds within 48 hours, their smartphone sends a notification to a contact. By 2030, China will h...

01/14/2026

The message that reached Accra from Rome was blunt and unsettling: the archdiocese is considered large enough to fend for itself. Archbishop John Bonaventure Kwofie made that reality public on December 30, 2025, telling priests, religious and lay collaborators that recent requests for financial assistance sent to the Vatican had been rejected on the grounds that Accra no longer qualifies as a needy mission territory.

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His words capture a wider dilemma facing the Catholic Church in parts of Africa: how to reconcile growth, urban scale and economic indicators with fragile parish finances, shifting religious loyalties and ambitious social projects

01/13/2026

For generations of visitors, the Trevi Fountain asked for little more than a backward toss of a coin and a wish to return to Rome. Beginning February 1, however, proximity to the Baroque masterpiece will come with an actual price tag. The city of Rome will charge non-resident visitors a fee of 2 euros (about 2.35 dollars) to access the area closest to the fountain during peak hours, marking a significant shift in how one of the world’s most iconic public monuments is managed.

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Toss a coin over your shoulder, and Rome will call you back. From February onward, answering that call—at least at arm’s length from the Trevi Fountain—will cost a little more than tradition ever required

01/13/2026

On 7 and 8 January 2026, the first Consistory for cardinals convened by Pope Leo XIV took place in Rome. Among the 170 cardinals in attendance was the nonagenarian Archbishop Emeritus of Hong Kong, Joseph Zen. In fact, Cardinal Zen was received in a private audience by the Holy Father on the morning of Wednesday, 7 January. A few hours later, Cardinal Zen used his brief allotted time to intervene in the Consistory, delivering controversial and critical remarks regarding the synodal process, one of the two topics addressed by the cardinals.

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Cardinal Zen used his brief allotted time to intervene in the Consistory, delivering controversial and critical remarks regarding the synodal process

01/13/2026

At the end of the morning of Monday, January 12, Pope Leo XIV received Nobel Peace Prize laureate and leader of the Venezuelan Opposition, Maria Corina Machado, in a private audience at the Vatican.

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01/13/2026

For the first time in modern American history, a generational line has been crossed that few demographers expected to see. Among Generation Z—those born from the mid-1990s onward—Catholics now outnumber Protestants. The shift is modest in raw percentages, but profound in its symbolic and historical implications for a country long defined by Protestant majorities.

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What is clear is that Generation Z is rewriting assumptions long taken for granted in religious sociology

01/13/2026

The publication aims to share practical lessons learned during the Cathedral’s “digital transformation,” offering a guide for parishes hoping to connect with their local communities.

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The authors propose that when approached with intentionality, social media can serve as a vital bridge from virtual curiosity to in-person experiences of faith.

01/12/2026

"The sacrament of Baptism makes this event present in every time and place, welcoming each of us into the Church, the people of God, composed of men and women of every nation and culture reborn by his Spirit. Let us, therefore, dedicate this day to remembering the great gift we have received, committing ourselves to bear witness to it with joy and authenticity" Address on the occasion of the Angelus prayer on Sunday, January 11, 2026

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