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First Catholic school in Finland: The dream of Helsinki’s only Catholic bishop — By: Catholic News Agency

Bishop Raimo Goyarrola with a family in Helsinki | Credit: Courtesy of Bishop Raimo Goyarrola Jan 13, 2026 / 17:16 pm (CNA). A “dream” that could soon become a reality is how the bishop of Helsinki, Raimo Goyarrola, described the founding of the first Catholic school in Finland, where the Catholic Church practically disappeared after…

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Nicaraguan researcher urges religious freedom commission to refocus attention on abuses — By: Catholic News Agency

Martha Patricia Molina, a Nicaraguan lawyer and Catholic researcher, urges the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) to “return your eyes to Nicaragua” at a Jan. 13, 2026, hearing. | Credit: Tessa Gervasini/CNA Jan 13, 2026 / 17:58 pm (CNA). Martha Patricia Molina, a Nicaraguan lawyer and Catholic researcher, urged the U.S. Commission on…

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After Maduro’s capture, there’s hope for Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Cuba, leader says — By: Catholic News Agency

Artist’s sketch of Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores at the New York courthouse where they appeared Jan. 5, 2025. Photos and videos are prohibited, hence this illustration, but journalists are allowed to be present. | Credit: CNN Jan 8, 2026 / 18:10 pm (CNA). Arturo McFields, former Nicaraguan ambassador to the Organization of American States…

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Jimmy Lai’s daughter provides latest update on her father: ‘It is very much about saving his life’ — By: Catholic News Agency

Claire Lai, the daughter of democracy advocate and Catholic Jimmy Lai, speaks to Veronica Dudo on “EWTN News Nightly” on Monday, Jan. 12, 2026. | Credit: EWTN News / null Jan 13, 2026 / 08:48 am (CNA). Catholic human rights advocate Jimmy Lai is still dealing with deteriorating health as presentencing mitigation hearings began on…

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National Catholic Partnership on Disability wins service award from Catholic historians — By: Catholic News Agency

The National Catholic Partnership on Disability’s Charleen Katra (right) speaks at a panel accompanied by former American Catholic Historical Association President Mary Dunn (left). | Credit: Ken Oliver-Méndez/CNA Jan 13, 2026 / 10:41 am (CNA). CHICAGO — A Catholic nonprofit that helps parishes and schools provide faith formation and catechesis for people with disabilities was…

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