Credit: CDC/Debora Cartagena Jan 12, 2026 / 06:00 am (CNA). Catholic medical professionals and ethicists had mixed reactions to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) announcement last week that it has revised the recommended childhood and adolescent vaccine schedule. In [...]

Pope Leo XIV meets Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado at the Vatican on Jan. 12, 2026. / Credit: Vatican Media. Vatican City, Jan 12, 2026 / 06:50 am (CNA). Pope Leo XIV met with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado [...]

by Peter McFadden When I was young, I viewed my future wedding day as the graduation day of life. Growing up was going to be hard work. I had years of homework to complete before I could graduate from elementary [...]

In his recent speech to diplomats and other comments, Pope Leo appealed to a certain prudential consideration concerning capital punishment without making the mistake of implying that the death penalty The post Pope Leo XIV and the death penalty appeared [...]

Speaking to diplomats in the Vatican on Friday, Pope Leo XIV said the persecution of Christians remains “one of the most widespread human rights crises today.” --- Speaking to diplomats in the Vatican on Friday, Pope Leo XIV said the persecution [...]

Pope Leo XIV on Friday told diplomats to the Vatican that the Holy See has a “full willingness” to support any initiative that promotes peace and harmony in the world. --- Pope Leo XIV on Friday told diplomats to the Vatican [...]

Official image of the “Pray with the Pope” campaign for January 2026. | Credit: World Prayer Network Jan 8, 2026 / 17:40 pm (CNA). The Vatican’s Dicastery for Communication has launched a new prayer campaign in which Pope Leo XIV invites [...]

"When human strength can no longer do anything, prayer—sustained by faith—can do everything.” Blessed Pauline Jaricot --- Blessed Pauline Marie Jaricot believed wholeheartedly in the power of prayer.  Those who wish to entrust a personal intention to her intercession can now do [...]

What would the collapse of civilization look like? We might immediately think of cutoff utilities, disruptions in the supply chain, violence in the streets, and the lack of functional government. While it’s true these might [...] --- What would the collapse [...]

Doctrinal confusion grows within the Catholic Church, as discussed in this conversation referencing insights from Professor William Thomas’ recent warnings about modernism and ambiguity from Church leaders. The panel discusses how silence, compromise, and contradictory messaging, especially on issues [...]