Bishop Barron critiques New York Mayor Mamdani’s embrace of ‘collectivism’ — By: Catholic News Agency

Democratic Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani speaks to members of the media during a press conference after voting on Nov. 4, 2025. | Credit: Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images Jan 5, 2026 / 17:32 pm (CNA). Bishop Robert Barron, founder of the Word on Fire ministry, criticized New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for promising constituents “the warmth…

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Cardinal encourages Mexicans to demand authorities bring criminals to justice — By: Catholic News Agency

Cardinal José Francisco Robles Ortega. | Credit: Archdiocese of Guadalajara Jan 5, 2026 / 18:02 pm (CNA). Cardinal José Francisco Robles Ortega, archbishop of Guadalajara, Mexico, said that authorities have a “mandate to protect us” from violence and therefore encouraged the population to “demand” that they fulfill their duty. “Bringing to justice those who commit…

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‘Do not be afraid’: Ethiopia’s bishops speak of courage in synodality message — By: Catholic News Agency

Members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Ethiopia (CBCE). | Credit: CBCE Jan 5, 2026 / 12:34 pm (CNA). Catholic bishops in Ethiopia have issued a far-reaching synodality message that speaks to the fear, suffering, and fragmentation gripping the Horn of Africa nation, repeatedly urging the people of God to “not be afraid.” Dated Dec….

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Vatican says more than 33 million pilgrims took part in jubilee — By: Catholic News Agency

Seminarians approach the Holy Door at St. Peter’s Basilica on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. / Credit: Courtney Mares/CNA Vatican City, Jan 5, 2026 / 09:00 am (CNA). More than 33.4 million pilgrims traveled to Rome to participate in the Jubilee of Hope, surpassing initial projections, the Vatican said Monday. Archbishop Rino Fisichella, pro-prefect of the…

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Nearly 2 million people to march in Poland for Three Kings Procession — By: Catholic News Agency

Thousands of participants with paper crowns gather on Castle Square in Warsaw during the Three Kings Procession on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2025. Credit: Paweł Kula/Fundacja Orszak Trzech Króli Jan 5, 2026 / 05:00 am (CNA). Nearly 2 million people will parade through streets Tuesday in one of Europe’s largest Catholic public celebrations, as the Three…

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