Catholic lay evangelist says the rosary is ‘the greatest prayer for overcoming vice’ — By: Catholic News Agency

Gabriel Castillo, popular Catholic lay evangelist and social media influencer, speaks with EWTN News at the SEEK 2026 conference in Fort Worth, Texas, on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. Credit: Victoria Arruda/EWTN Jan 3, 2026 / 17:45 pm (CNA). Years ago, lay evangelist Gabriel Castillo physically battled demonic forces as he struggled against a pornography addiction,…

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At SEEK 2026, young Catholics urged to use technology intentionally, as a tool — By: Catholic News Agency

Andrew Laubacher, executive director of Humanality, ahead of his talk at SEEK 2026 in Denver, Colorado on Jan. 2, 2026. Credit: Francesca Fenton/EWTN News Jan 3, 2026 / 17:56 pm (CNA). In 2018, Andrew Laubacher, a touring Catholic musician at the time, decided to quit social media completely. Despite his recording label telling him that…

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‘Speaking the language of science’: Father Spitzer on Guadalupe tilma, Eucharistic miracles at SEEK — By: Catholic News Agency

Father Robert Spitzer, SJ, speaks on faith, miracles and science at SEEK 2026, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026 Jan 3, 2026 / 20:45 pm (CNA). As the SEEK Conference continues this week in Columbus, Ohio — one of three locations alongside Denver and Fort Worth — college students selecting from dozens of breakout sessions packed a…

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U.S. indictment accuses Venezuelan president Maduro of years of ‘cocaine-fueled corruption’ — By: Catholic News Agency

Caracas is seen after U.S. strikes on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. Credit: JUAN BARRETO / Getty Images Jan 3, 2026 / 11:05 am (CNA). A U.S. indictment brought against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro accuses the politician of running a corrupt government facilitating drug trafficking and conspiracy, among other crimes. Maduro was captured by American forces…

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Vatican newspaper leads with U.S. attack on Venezuela — By: Catholic News Agency

A highway sits empty in Caracas after U.S. strikes in the area and the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. | Credit: FEDERICO PARRA/Getty Images Jan 3, 2026 / 11:56 am (CNA). The Vatican’s daily newspaper L’Osservatore Romano opened its Saturday edition with news of U.S. airstrikes against Venezuela, reporting attacks…

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Trump says U.S. will 'run' Venezuela until 'transition' to new president — By: Catholic News Agency

U.S. President Donald Trump delivers a press conference after the capture of Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro, Washington, D.C., Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. Credit: JIM WATSON / Getty Images Jan 3, 2026 / 12:56 pm (CNA). U.S. President Donald Trump on Jan. 3 said the United States would “run” Venezuela until a replacement for President Nicolás…

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How a Catholic university is combating the health care crisis in Maryland — By: Catholic News Agency

Mount St. Mary’s University Physician Assistant Program Director Mary Jackson, MMS, PA-C, CAQ-EM, demonstrates hands-on ultrasound techniques with students at Mount St. Mary’s University in Emmitsburg, Maryland. / Credit: Photo courtesy of Mount St. Mary’s University CNA Staff, Jan 3, 2026 / 06:00 am (CNA). In response to Maryland’s growing health care crisis, Mount St….

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