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Pope decries abuse of political power in 'State of the World' address [News Analysis] (CWN)

“War is back in vogue and the zeal for war is spreading,” Pope Leo XIV said in a January 9 speech to the Vatican diplomatic corps. Basing his address on the thought of St. Augustine, the Pontiff made an appeal for a new approach to international collaboration, which “cannot depend on mere circumstances and military or strategic interests.”

Entrust Your Intentions to a Little-Known Blessed: The Story of Pauline Jaricot, Founder of the Living Rosary

"When human strength can no longer do anything, prayer—sustained by faith—can do everything.” Blessed Pauline Jaricot

Jan. 8 Thursday after Epiphany, Weekday

We continue celebrating the Christmas season, focusing on the Epiphany.

When Ronald Reagan's Catholic Son Michael Revealed His Mother Was a Third Order Dominican

"My mother, Jane, was buried as a Dominican to the Third Order," he revealed. "A lot of people don't know that."

6 Powerful Moments We Can’t Stop Thinking About From SEEK 2026

These moments revealed the heart of SEEK 2026.

Jan. 7 Wednesday after Epiphany; Opt. Mem. of St. Raymond of Penyafort, Priest, Opt. Mem.

A Carmelite Sister's Beautiful Message for Every Mom: "Don't Give Up! Thank You for Your 'Yes'"

“Please, don’t give up, and thank you for claiming your spiritual motherhood and your authority as a daughter of the King.”

Lightning Illuminates the Sky After Little Girl Wishes God 'Happy Birthday' in Viral Video

Many social media users interpreted the moment as a “divine response” to her innocent prayer.

Jan. 6 Tuesday after Epiphany; Opt. Mem. of St. André Bessette, Religious (US); Epiphany (in some dioceses), Opt. Mem.

In the USA the Church celebrates the Optional Memorial of Saint André Bessette (1845-1937) was born near Quebec, and entered the Congregation of the Holy Cross as a Brother. He performed humble tasks for over forty years and entrusted all of the poor and sick who flocked to his cell to the care of St. Joseph. During his life he was able to have a chapel built to the spouse of the Virgin Mary. After his death, the shrine grew into the great basilica known as St. Joseph's Oratory in Montreal.

The 'Holy See(hawks)'? Wild Super Bowl Stat Links Seahawks to the Last Two Papal Elections

“The last two times a new Pope has been elected, the Seahawks have clinched the 1 seed and made it to the Super Bowl.”