The capital of the Latin American country has been hit by a series of attacks that Venezuelan authorities have described as a “U.S. aggression.” US President Trump says President Nicolas Maduro has been captured together with his wife and flown out of the country.

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Venezuela: Strong explosions in Caracas, President Maduro captured

The capital of the Latin American country has been hit by a series of attacks that Venezuelan authorities have described as a “U.S. aggression.” US President Trump says President Nicolas Maduro has been captured together with his wife and flown … Continue reading

Bishop Jean-Marie Lovey of Sion, Switzerland, discusses the fire that broke out on the night of January 1 and caused more than 40 deaths and hundreds of injuries, emphasizing, “The Church is called to share the pain and to make itself present: families must believe in the possibility of light.”

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Swiss Bishop: The Church is close to the families of the Crans-Montana victims

Bishop Jean-Marie Lovey of Sion, Switzerland, discusses the fire that broke out on the night of January 1 and caused more than 40 deaths and hundreds of injuries, emphasizing, “The Church is called to share the pain and to make … Continue reading

As the Church celebrates the Second Sunday of Christmas, Jenny Kraska offers her thoughts on the day’s Gospel reading.

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Lord's Day Reflection: New Year, Same Star

As the Church celebrates the Second Sunday of Christmas, Jenny Kraska offers her thoughts on the day's Gospel reading.

Swiss investigators have begun the grim process of identifying victims of a fire that ripped through a bar in the Swiss Alps town of Crans-Montana, killing at least 40 people and injuring some 115.

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Switzerland in mourning as 40 die in massive bar blaze

Swiss investigators have begun the grim process of identifying victims of a fire that ripped through a bar in the Swiss Alps town of Crans-Montana, killing at least 40 people and injuring some 115.

Following the liberation of all the children and staff abducted from St. Mary’s School – Papiri in Nigeria, the Sisters of Our Lady of Apostles (OLA) have expressed deep gratitude for the support received during the trying period. The OLA Sisters are the managing agency of St Mary’s School – Papiri.

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Nigeria: Your compassion became a lifeline – the gratitude of the OLA Sisters

Following the liberation of all the children and staff abducted from St. Mary’s School – Papiri in Nigeria, the Sisters of Our Lady of Apostles (OLA) have expressed deep gratitude for the support received during the trying period. The OLA … Continue reading

Pope Leo XIV expresses his closeness to the victims and their loved ones of the January 1 fire in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, that caused around 40 deaths and over 110 injured.

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Pope prays for victims of Crans-Montana fire

Pope Leo XIV expresses his closeness to the victims and their loved ones of the January 1 fire in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, that caused around 40 deaths and over 110 injured.

Cardinal Charles Maung Bo, the President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Myanmar (CBCM), makes a strong appeal for peace and disarmament in his Christmastime message.

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Cardinal Bo renews appeal for peace in embattled Myanmar

Cardinal Charles Maung Bo, the President of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Myanmar (CBCM), makes a strong appeal for peace and disarmament in his Christmastime message.

In a video-message to participants in the SEEK youth conference in the United States, Pope Leo invites young people to spend time with Jesus, whether they are meeting Him for the first time or deepening their relationship with him, and to always be open “to what the Lord has in store”.

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Pope to US youth: Be open to what God has in store for you!

In a video-message to participants in the SEEK youth conference in the United States, Pope Leo invites young people to spend time with Jesus, whether they are meeting Him for the first time or deepening their relationship with him, and … Continue reading

At his first Angelus greeting of 2026, Pope Leo urges the 40,000 people in St. Peter’s Square to “build a year of peace, by disarming our hearts and refraining from every form of violence.”

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Pope: Start today to build a year of peace

At his first Angelus greeting of 2026, Pope Leo urges the 40,000 people in St. Peter’s Square to “build a year of peace, by disarming our hearts and refraining from every form of violence.”

In his first Angelus address for 2026, Pope Leo reminds us that the Jubilee has taught us how to cultivate hope for a new world, and says that God is inviting us “to renew our times by finally ushering in an era of peace and friendship among peoples.”

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Pope Leo: Pray for peace in our world and our families

In his first Angelus address for 2026, Pope Leo reminds us that the Jubilee has taught us how to cultivate hope for a new world, and says that God is inviting us “to renew our times by finally ushering in … Continue reading