‘Our Lady of Arabia’ in Kuwait elevated to minor basilica in presence of Cardinal Parolin — By: Catholic News Agency

Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin. | Credit: Vatican Media Jan 16, 2026 / 13:30 pm (CNA). Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin arrived in Kuwait on Thursday for a visit of both ecclesial and diplomatic significance and on Friday presided over a ceremony formally proclaiming the Church of Our Lady of Arabia…

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EWTN launches unified Catholic news brand: CNA and ACI Group become EWTN News — By: Catholic News Agency

Credit: EWTN News Jan 16, 2026 / 13:31 pm (CNA). The Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN) has rolled out a major rebrand of its EWTN News services, bringing multiple outlets and coverage brands under “one global news organization” committed to coherently covering the Catholic Church both regionally and globally. In a Jan. 15 press release,…

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Christian symbols in public buildings on trial before European Court of Human Rights — By: Catholic News Agency

A case that seeks to remove Christian symbols, including icons and religious artwork, from public buildings in Greece began when two atheists asked for the removal of Christian icons displayed in Greek courtrooms. | Credit: Courtesy of ADF International Jan 16, 2026 / 14:05 pm (CNA). The European Court of Human Rights is examining a…

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Bishop Fernandes praises religious worker visa rule change, says work still to be done — By: Catholic News Agency

Bishop Earl K. Fernandes of the Diocese of Columbus, Ohio. | Credit: Photo courtesy of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Jan 16, 2026 / 14:35 pm (CNA). Bishop Earl Fernandes of Columbus, Ohio, expressed gratitude that the Department of Homeland Security is easing visa restrictions for religious workers and called for passage of a bill to…

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Dutch conservative activist and Catholic convert barred from entering the UK — By: Catholic News Agency

Dutch conservative political commentator and activist Eva Vlaardingerbroek delivers a speech during the first “Remigration Summit” at Teatro Condominio on May 17, 2025, in Gallarate, Italy. She was recently barred by the U.K. government from entering the U.K., deemed “not conducive to the public good.” | Credit: Emanuele Cremaschi/Getty Images) Jan 16, 2026 / 17:10…

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