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Cardinal Pizzaballa: No denying the human desire for life, dignity and justice

Cardinal Pizzaballa: No denying the human desire for li...

The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem expresses his hope that the ongoing anti-govern...

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UNICEF: At least 100 children killed in Gaza since ceasefire deal

UNICEF: At least 100 children killed in Gaza since ceas...

The UN Children's Fund, UNICEF, decries that at least 100 children have been ki...

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West Bank: Settler violence increased by 25% in 2025

West Bank: Settler violence increased by 25% in 2025

An Israel Defence Forces report has recorded a substantial escalation in colonis...

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Mozambique: Church in Nampula seeks self-sustainability in its 2025-2026 pastoral plan

Mozambique: Church in Nampula seeks self-sustainability...

In a Pastoral Letter for 2025-2026, the Archbishop of Nampula, northern Mozambiq...

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Pope: Sense of belonging more important than numbers of people in Church

Pope: Sense of belonging more important than numbers of...

In the January edition of the Piazza San Pietro magazine, Pope Leo XIV encourage...

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Indian nun who accused bishop of rape vows Supreme Court fight

Indian nun who accused bishop of rape vows Supreme Cour...

Sr. Ranit Pallassery said she will pursue every appeal avenue against Bishop Fra...

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‘Back on the air’ - Fulton Sheen beatification to be announced

‘Back on the air’ - Fulton Sheen beatification to be an...

The Vatican is expected to announced a 2026 Sheen beatification

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Pope Leo XIV meets Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado

Pope Leo XIV meets Venezuelan opposition leader María C...

Pope Leo XIV meets Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado at the Vati...

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The story behind Pope Leo XIV’s new papal staff

The story behind Pope Leo XIV’s new papal staff

Pope Leo XIV introduced a new papal staff on Jan. 6, 2026, during the closing of...

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Pope Leo XIV proclaims Franciscan Jubilee Year

Pope Leo XIV proclaims Franciscan Jubilee Year

St. Francis of Assisi. | Credit: Paolo Gallo/Shutterstock Jan 12, 2026 / 17:21 ...

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Pope to Jubilee partners: Thanks to you, Rome had a welcoming face

Pope to Jubilee partners: Thanks to you, Rome had a wel...

Meeting with the representatives of the institutions that collaborated in the Ju...

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Pope Leo: Failure to welcome abuse victims is a scandal

Pope Leo: Failure to welcome abuse victims is a scandal

The full text of Pope Leo XIV’s speech at the conclusion of the January 7–8 cons...

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US, Venezuela explore possibility of restoring relations

US, Venezuela explore possibility of restoring relations

A delegation from the Trump administration arrives in Caracas as the United Stat...

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Protests continue across Iran

Protests continue across Iran

Protests have swept Iran, with demonstrators taking to the streets throughout th...

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Pope to young people: We are made for truth, not virtual connections

Pope to young people: We are made for truth, not virtua...

Pope Leo tells Rome’s young people not to be content with superficial relationsh...

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The Friday Pillar Post - January 9, 2026

The Friday Pillar Post - January 9, 2026

Written by Ed Condon and published January 9, 2026.