Trump announces May 17 event to rededicate U.S. as ‘one nation, under God’ — By: Catholic News Agency

President Donald Trump addressed the 74th annual National Prayer Breakfast on Thursday, Feb. 5, touting his record on religious issues and announcing that the United States will rededicate the nation to God. “This prayer breakfast comes at a special time for our country as we prepare to celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence,” Trump…

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Christian communities in Iraq fear resurgence of ISIS-linked violence — By: Catholic News Agency

Iraq’s Christian communities are openly expressing concern about a renewed threat from the Islamic State (ISIS) — especially in light of recent developments in Syrian territory along the Iraq border and the transfer of thousands of ISIS detainees from prisons in northeastern Syria to what the Iraqi government describes as a “safe site” in Iraq…

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Pope voices ‘great concern’ over rising Cuba-U.S. tensions — By: Catholic News Agency

Pope Leo XIV on Sunday voiced “great concern” over news of rising tensions between Cuba and the United States of America, urging leaders to pursue “sincere and effective” dialogue to avoid violence and further suffering for the Cuban people. His appeal, delivered after he recited the Angelus from the Apostolic Palace, came after Donald Trump’s…

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New EWTN+ podcast ‘Catholics & Cappuccinos’ aims to show joy of being Catholic — By: Catholic News Agency

A new podcast titled “Catholics & Cappuccinos” is premiering on Feb. 5 on EWTN+, EWTN’s brand-new streaming platform that brings high-quality Catholic content to audiences. “Catholics & Cappuccinos” is hosted by Catholic actress and comedian Siobhan Fallon Hogan, known for her roles in “Forrest Gump,” “Men in Black,” and “Seinfeld.” The podcast blends humor, celebrity…

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Legionaries of Christ elects Father Carlos Gutiérrez as new director general — By: Catholic News Agency

Mexican priest Father Carlos Alberto Gutiérrez has been elected the new director general of the Legionaries of Christ for the 2026–2032 term to “continue the path of renewal” of the congregation founded in Mexico. Gutiérrez was chosen at the general chapter of the Legionaries of Christ, which has been meeting in Rome since Jan. 20….

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ICE enforcement debate is a matter U.S. Church ‘simply can’t avoid,’ Archbishop Coakley says — By: Catholic News Agency

Archbishop Paul Coakley said immigration remains a “very high priority” for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). In a Jan. 30 interview with “EWTN News In Depth,” Coakley discussed “the unrest taking place in our cities, particularly in Minneapolis and the violent outbreak,” following the recent death of Alex Pretti, the man shot…

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Bill to inform pregnant college students about their rights and resources stalls in Senate — By: Catholic News Agency

Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news. Pregnant students’ rights act stalls in Senate A bill that would ensure pregnant college students are informed of their rights failed to pass in the U.S. Senate on Tuesday. The bill stalled after passing in the U.S. House of Representatives last week. The Pregnant Students’…

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