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With the theme “Peace Begins with Dignity: A Global Call to End Human Trafficking,” the Catholic Church will mark this year’s 12th World Day of Prayer and Reflection Against Human Trafficking. In 2026, the observance coincides with the feast of St. Josephine Bakhita, a universal symbol of the fight against modern slavery. Established by Pope…
New York Catholics enjoyed an in-door moment of spiritual warmth, during an extreme cold spell in the region, with the installation mass of Archbishop Ronald Hicks on February 6. While many in the pews felt sad about losing their beloved Cardinal Timothy Dolan, there was also excitement about welcoming their new shepherd. One of the…
As the Church marks the 12th World Day of Prayer and Awareness against Human Trafficking, Pope Leo XIV renewed what he called the Church’s “urgent call” to end a crime that “gravely wounds human dignity” and undermines authentic peace. The annual day of prayer is observed on Feb. 8, the feast of St. Josephine Bakhita,…
A Westchester County, New York, jury awarded $2 million to Fox Varian, a woman who “no longer thinks of herself as a male” who underwent a double mastectomy six years ago at age 16 in what is believed to be the first U.S. malpractice case of its kind to reach a trial verdict. The jury…
Federal officials are investigating after a Los Angeles-area Catholic school was targeted in a major act of vandalism that included the beheading of a statue of the Blessed Mother. Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon said on X on Feb. 2 that the Department of Justice’s civil rights division “will open an investigation…
Mike Hammer, chargé d’affaires of the U.S. Embassy in Cuba, is conducting visits throughout the island, during which he has met with bishops, opposition figures, and local residents. The American diplomat has been documenting these visits and meetings on the U.S. Embassy in Cuba’s X account. The first meeting publicized was the one he held…
Pope Leo XIV and the founder of the Sant’Egidio Community, Andrea Riccardi, met at the Vatican this week and discussed the role Christians and the Church are called to play in promoting peace in the midst of various conflicts around the world. According to a statement, the Feb. 5 meeting took place on the eve…
Here’s a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news: Irish bishop says abortion is driving down population An Irish bishop has observed that the nation has lost the equivalent of 300 primary school classes of children to abortion in one year. Bishop Kevin Doran of Achonry and Elphin drew attention to the impact of abortion…
The U.S. government announced that it will send a new shipment of humanitarian aid to Cuba worth $6 million, which will be delivered directly to the population through the Catholic Church. On its website, the U.S. State Department informed on Feb. 5 that the decision was made “following the success of the partnership” with the…
Catholic business leaders gathered on Saturday, Jan. 31, at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara in Santa Barbara, California, where James Olson, retired CIA chief of counterintelligence, spoke at Legatus’ The Summit. Legatus, an organization for Catholic executives launched by Domino’s Pizza founder Tom Monaghan in 1987 with chapters throughout North America, hosts The Summit annually. Other speakers…
