Food assistance, housing top Catholic Charities’ policy wish list in 2026 — By: Catholic News Agency

Credit: Jonathan Weiss/Shutterstock Jan 2, 2026 / 07:00 am (CNA). Many people who receive assistance through anti-poverty programs faced disruptions in 2025, and Catholic Charities’ wish list for 2026 includes government support for food assistance and housing. The largest disruption came in October when food stamps received through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) were…

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U.S. sanctions against Nigeria expected in 2026 — By: Catholic News Agency

Nigerian security officers during a military operation ahead of the gubernatorial elections in Benin City, Edo, Nigeria, on Sept. 17, 2020. | Credit: Oluwafemi Dawodu/Shutterstock Jan 2, 2026 / 08:00 am (CNA). Following U.S. military strikes on Christmas, targeted sanctions and further U.S. action to end persecution of Christians is expected in Nigeria in 2026,…

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The Wall Street Journal Takes No Prisoners in Its Resurgent War on the Heritage Foundation — By: Crisis Magazine

Nearly two months after Kevin Roberts, the president of The Heritage Foundation, posted a controversial video responding to the backlash over Tucker Carlson’s interview with Nick Fuentes, the Wall Street Journal attempted to resurrect the media war on Heritage with renewed intensity, refusing to let the issue fade. Its latest front in the campaign is…

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