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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