Bishop Andrew Cozzens, seen here in 2024, spoke this week in Minnesota on how to heal and to bring grief before God. | Credit: Diego López Marina/ACI Prensa Jan 14, 2026 / 09:21 am (CNA). Just miles from Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis — the site of a deadly school shooting during the summer of…

Credit: Lisa F. Young/Shutterstock Jan 14, 2026 / 10:25 am (CNA). The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said it is addressing a religious worker visa backlog with rules that will reduce wait times and disruptions in ministry for faith-based communities. “Under the leadership of Secretary [Kristi] Noem, DHS is committed to protecting and preserving freedom…

The image of the Black Nazarene moves through dense crowds during the 30-hour procession in Manila, Philippines, on Jan. 9, 2026. | Credit: CBCP News Jan 14, 2026 / 11:15 am (CNA). More than 9.6 million Catholics joined the annual feast of the Black Nazarene, one of Asia’s biggest religious events, seeking miracles and hope…

Shrine of Christ the King of Peace on Cubilete Hill. | Credit: El Tabor Mexicano-National Votive Shrine of Christ the King Jan 14, 2026 / 07:00 am (CNA). To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the start of the Cristero War, also known as the Cristiada, more than 45,000 young people from all over Mexico will…

Pope Leo XIV gives the first general audience of 2026 in the Vatican’s Paul VI Hall on Jan. 7, 2026. Credit: Vatican Media. Jan 14, 2026 / 06:20 am (CNA). Pope Leo XIV urged Christians Wednesday to set aside time in their daily lives to speak with God in prayer and warned about the harm…