Chile’s president-elect on the decision that changed his life forever — By: Catholic News Agency

José Antonio Kast | Credit: Photo courtesy of Goya Productions Dec 27, 2025 / 08:00 am (CNA). In an exclusive 2024 interview with Goya Producciones for the documentary “ Valientes” (Brave Ones), the now president-elect of Chile, José Antonio Kast, addressed topics such as defending life, his family history, and the problem of leftist ideological…

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St. John the Evangelist — apostle, Son of Thunder, beloved disciple, caretaker of Mary — By: Catholic News Agency

Vladimir Borovikovsky (1757–1825), “St. John the Evangelist,” ca. 1804-1809. / Credit: Public domain National Catholic Register, Dec 27, 2025 / 04:00 am (CNA). St. John, both an apostle and an evangelist, played a very prominent role in many of the New Testament narratives. He was part of an inner-circle trio with his brother James (the…

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Trump vows more strikes on Nigerian militants due to Christian persecution — By: Catholic News Agency

Flag of Nigeria on soldiers arm. / Credit: Bumble Dee/Shutterstock Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Dec 26, 2025 / 18:22 pm (CNA). After launching an attack on ISIS militants in Nigeria, President Donald Trump vowed that the United States would wage more military strikes if the ongoing persecution of Christians persists in the country. The U.S. military…

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In interview with Bishop Barron, Justice Barrett opens up about her faith  — By: Catholic News Agency

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett. / Credit: Rachel Malehorn/wikimedia CC BY SA 3.0 Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Dec 26, 2025 / 15:00 pm (CNA). U.S. Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett says her Catholic faith “grounds her” and gives her “perspective.” During an interview with Bishop Robert Barron of Winona-Rochester, Minnesota, Barrett tackled a…

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In effort to stem violence against Christians, U.S. conducts airstrikes on ISIS in Nigeria — By: Catholic News Agency

null / Credit: hyotographics/Shutterstock CNA Staff, Dec 25, 2025 / 22:08 pm (CNA). With the support of the Nigerian government, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. military has carried out strikes against elements of ISIS in Nigeria that “have been targeting and viciously killing, primarily, innocent Christians.” “I have previously warned these terrorists…

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CNA explains: How does ‘Mass dispensation’ work, and when is it used? — By: Catholic News Agency

null / Credit: FotoDax/Shutterstock CNA Staff, Dec 26, 2025 / 06:00 am (CNA). Amid heavy immigration enforcement by the Trump administration, several bishops in the U.S. have recently issued broad dispensations to Catholics in their dioceses, allowing them to refrain from attending Mass on Sundays if they fear arrest or deportation from federal officials. Bishops…

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