Nigerian government urged to secure release of 167 worshippers abducted from churches — By: Catholic News Agency

Rev. Daniel Bagama was among four people abducted from Ungwan Danladi village in Kajuru LGA by assailants who spoke the Fulani language and who are demanding ransoms of 20 million Naira ($14,000), according to Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW). | Credit: Photo courtesy of Kaduna Political Affairs Jan 21, 2026 / 16:26 pm (CNA). Christin Solidarity…

Read More

How to be a Christian on social media: A priest offers his perspective — By: Catholic News Agency

Credit: Antonio Salaverry/Shutterstock Jan 21, 2026 / 11:00 am (CNA). During a time “marked by aggression, fragmentation, and polarization,” Argentine priest Father Gregorio Nadal has released a Spanish-language book, “How to Be Christians on Social Media: Human Relationships and Ethical Presence in the Digital World,” which offers perspective not only for believers but also for…

Read More

Vatican employees report distrust of managers, mistreatment in the workplace — By: Catholic News Agency

Aerial view of St. Peter’s Square, filled with thousands of mourners including clergy and dignitaries gathered for Pope Francis’ funeral Mass under a clear blue sky, in Vatican City, April 26, 2025. | Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/EWTN News Jan 21, 2026 / 11:30 am (CNA). A survey of Vatican employees conducted by the Vatican Lay Employees…

Read More

Thousands gather at Bangladesh Marian shrine where villagers were saved during 1971 war — By: Catholic News Agency

Bishop Sebastian Tudu of Dinajpur celebrates Mass at the Shrine of Mary the Protector on Jan. 16, 2026. | Credit: Stephan Uttom Rozario Jan 21, 2026 / 12:00 pm (CNA). Thousands of pilgrims gathered at a Marian shrine in northern Bangladesh on Jan. 16 to express gratitude to Mary for protecting villagers during the country’s…

Read More