Xavier Polisetty, a seminarian for the Diocese of Fort Worth from Grapevine, Texas, attends SEEK 2026 on Jan. 2, 2026. | Credit: Amira Abuzeid/CNA Jan 3, 2026 / 12:26 pm (CNA). Xavier Polisetty, 25, a seminarian from Texas, encouraged men considering the priesthood to trust that God will give the grace to continue. “I always…
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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[ Pentecost with the BVM , photo by author; San Agostino, Lucca Italy; Oblates of the Holy Spirit] A converted Satanist said she was given the task, before her conversion, of cursing everyone in a local Catholic Church. So she cast her spells and curses over the entire congregation. But she noticed something that surprised…
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….
Colin and Eithne Bell with Micheál Martin, Irish Taoiseach. The Bells founded the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust (KBRT) in 2013 after the death of their son. | Credit: Photo courtesy of the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust Jan 3, 2026 / 07:00 am (CNA). The Christmas season in Ireland is marked by the return of family…
Fire burns in Caracas, Venezuela, after a U.S.-led strike and the capture of President Nicolás Maduro, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. Credit: LUIS JAIMES / Getty Jan 3, 2026 / 07:05 am (CNA). President Donald Trump announced Saturday that U.S. forces have “captured” Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro following a “large scale strike” on the South American…
Left to right: Curtis Martin, founder of FOCUS, and his son, Brock Martin, vice president of parish outreach at FOCUS, sit down for an interview with CNA on Dec. 10, 2025. | Credit: Francesca Fenton/EWTN News Jan 3, 2026 / 08:00 am (CNA). For nearly 30 years, FOCUS has been known for its missionary work…
