From Baptism to Mission in Christ and in Us
COMMENTARY: Baptism makes us missionary disciples in communion with God and each other. As children of God, we are sent out to give witness to God the Father’s love, God the Son’s saving work, and God the Holy Spirit’s gifts and works.
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TV PICKS 01.11.26
How Our Lady (and Mother Teresa) Helped Break Communist Grip on Albania
COMMENTARY: As Albania’s atheist system faltered, Mother Teresa’s providential mission of mercy helped loosen communism’s hold by easing fear’s grip on the nation.
At Annual Meeting, Catholic Historians Assess Impact of First American Pope
On the docket was Leo’s ‘pastoral presence, administrative savvy and global vision.’
At Consistory, Cardinal Zen Slams Synodality as ‘Ironclad Manipulation’ and ‘Insult’ to Bishops
The cardinal, 93, made his remarks during one of two free discussion periods during the Jan. 7-8 consistory that drew together 170 of the 245 members of the College of Cardinals in Pope Leo XIV’s first major meeting with the sacred college since his election.
History Erased? Bangladesh Catholics Struggle to Recover First Church Land
The church no longer exists, and a Muslim family has since settled on the land. However, the district’s official website still preserves its history online.
Catholic Fitness App Promotes Service at the Center of Wellness
Hypuro Fit initiative hopes to encourage users to cultivate an ‘integrated, holistic Catholic lifestyle’ inspired by St. John Paul II’s theology of the body.
Colorado Will Pay Out $5.4 Million After Attempting to Ban Abortion-Pill Reversal
Here’s a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news.
Madrid, Barcelona, Canary Islands Possible Destinations for Pope Leo XIV in 2026
In addition to visiting the capital and largest city of the country, Pope Leo XIV’s presence in Barcelona could be related to the beatification process for the architect of Sagrada Familia (Holy Family) Basilica, Antoni Gaudí.
Devotee of Mother Angelica Meets Pope Leo — Twice
Christopher Maffuccio of Lenox, Massachusetts, was twice blessed when he went to Rome on a Jubilee Year pilgrimage.