New archbishop of Canterbury vows to build trust

Multnomah gave up its campus in a failed takeover. Alums want it back.
Religion News Service: The partnership between Multnomah University and Jessup University was seen as a model for saving struggling schools. Now it’s become a cautionary tale.

These Utah church leaders have made it their mission to feed the hungry by passing the plate — filled with food*
The Salt Lake Tribune: Feeling called to a ministry of meals, a couple delivers grub and the gospel to homeless, elderly and impoverished individuals.

Inventing the American Moses
ARC: From Revolutionary sermons to a pre-Passover matzah promotion, Americans — and American Jews — cast Washington as a modern Moses, turning the nation’s founding into a biblical story of deliverance.

I drove hours to see the monks walking for peace. Five minutes with them was the gift of a lifetime
The Guardian: Monks are traveling on their 2,300-mile pilgrimage across America — their message of loving-kindness had me in tears.

New archbishop of Canterbury vows to build trust in how church tackles abuse
The Guardian: Sarah Mullally says the Church of England has “fallen tragically short” after predecessor resigned over significant failings.

Catholic leaders express sorrow over racist Trump post; bishops demand apology

Catholic leaders express sorrow over racist Trump post; bishops demand apology U.S. Catholic Bishops Garcia and Weisenburger, with Cardinal Cupich, condemned President Trump's social media post. Trump denied it was intentional and refused to apologize. Pope Leo XIV approves new statutes of Pontifical International Marian Academy Pope Leo XIV approved the new statutes of the Pontifical International Marian Academy, founded to promote and coordinate Mariological and Marian studies worldwide. Secretary Rubio, other leaders denounce Jimmy Lai’s ‘tragic’ 20-year sentence Lai, Catholic entrepreneur and media tycoon, was sentenced over what Chinese officials claim were national security violations. Patient advocate on passage of New York assisted suicide bill: ‘Reexamine your consciences’ In spite of opposition from Catholic bishops and patient advocate groups, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed into law physician-assisted suicide in New York.

Cardinal Dolan to co-lead New York Police Department’s chaplains’ unit Cardinal Timothy Dolan will work part time as co-lead of the NYPD’s chaplain unit, the archdiocese confirmed.

Extreme poverty: America in decline

 

Dec 28, 2025 ÉTATS-UNIS

In the United States, 43 million people live below the poverty line. An immersion into the lives of those who struggle daily to avoid falling into poverty, in the heart of extreme America.

UN Agencies Call to Censor Pro-Life Speech

Ethiopia: Catholic compound trashed and looted by clashing ethnic tribes

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Father David Kulandai Samy of the Itang Catholic Mission returned to the Apostolic Vicariate of Gambella and Illubabor a month on from an «unforgettable» assault on his parish to discover bullet wounds in the walls of the presbytery, windows and church.

Pope Leo XIV Opens the Vatican Doors to the Only Orthodox Apostolate Accompanying Homosexual People to Live in Chastity

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Members of Courage are men and women who experience same-sex attraction and who, inspired by the Gospel’s call to holiness and the Church’s beautiful teachings on the good and end of human sexuality, have freely chosen to live in chastity.

Reflections of Pope Leo XIV on the art of Christian education

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Address of the Pope to participants in the Plenary Assembly of the Dicastery for Laity, Family, and Life

The Consecrated Laity of Regnum Christi Renew Their Leadership

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The election took place on Friday, February 6, during the General Assembly, held at the headquarters of the Direction of Consecrated Laity in the Italian capital.

Catholic Church in Switzerland expands mandatory psychological evaluation as a condition for priestly ministry

Joachin Meisner Hertz

Between April and December 2025, a total of 72 candidates were assessed across all dioceses in the country. The group included seminarians as well as lay pastoral workers—theologically trained collaborators who carry out catechetical, educational, and pastoral responsibilities

Stephen Colbert announces date of final show and a dream: to interview Pope Leo XIV

Tim Daniels

The revelation came not on his own stage, but during a guest appearance on «Late Night with Seth Meyers» on January 27. In an unusually candid exchange, Colbert disclosed two closely guarded details: the precise date of his final broadcast and the interview he hopes might crown his career.

Men Are Happiest When They Do 2 Things, Data Shows

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The 2022 General Social Survey found that men ages 18-55 report the highest levels of happiness when they’re married with children.

A Temporary Defunding, a Lasting Signal: Planned Parenthood Drops Its Medicaid Lawsuit

Tim Daniels

For the White House, the withdrawal of the lawsuit marked a clear success. “This is a tremendous victory for the pro-life movement, and the president will continue to keep his promise to defend life and advance pro-family policies,” said Taylor Rogers, a White House spokesperson

American Society of Plastic Surgeons advises its members not to perform “sex change” operations on children

Tim Daniels

The decision places the ASPS in uncharted territory. It is the first major U.S. professional medical association to explicitly tighten its recommendations on pediatric gender-affirming surgery, grounding the shift in what it describes as insufficient evidence to support a favorable risk–benefit balance for children and adolescents.

It’s for Real: Church in Spain Launches Website About Pope’s Visit and Announces Working Teams for Barcelona.

Valentina di Giorgio

During the second weekend of February, an official Website will be launched, which includes all the information available so far about this possible visit by Leo XIV: conelpapa.e

Joy, the taste of life, and how to rekindle it: a simple meditation by Pope Leo XIV

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Address on the occasion of the Angelus prayer on Sunday, February 8, 2026

Questions about liturgy: “Sacrifice” and “Father” in Prayers of the Mass

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Answered by Legionary of Christ Father Edward McNamara, professor of liturgy and sacramental theology at the Pontifical Regina Apostolorum university.

10 Years On: Recognition of ISIS Genocide Must Lead to Renewed Action to Protect Religious Minorities

ZENIT Staff

Experts call for renewed and robust action beyond recognition and remembrance. ISIS-affiliated groups and individuals inspired by its ideology remain active across multiple regions

UN Agencies Call to Censor Pro-Life Speech

ZENIT Staff

Digital platforms should be held accountable for allowing misinformation on abortion. These agencies working in tandem say pro-life speech is tantamount to “misinformation” and should be stopped.

Gender ideology: UN prepares to define new “gender crimes”

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Most Western nations want the term “gender” in a new UN treaty on crimes against humanity to be left undefined to include gender as a social construct and sexual and gender identity issues. They also want a slew of new gender crimes to be listed in the treaty, including “gender apartheid” and “reproductive violence.”

León Cathedral and Guanajuato Basilica restored thanks to the help of Catholics

Enrique Villegas

The basilica’s recent restoration history has been extensive. One of the most sensitive tasks was the professional restoration of the image of the Virgin of Guanajuato itself. The wooden sculpture and its silver base had gone more than a century without specialized conservation

Pope Leo XIV will not travel to the United States in 2026

Pope Leo XIV will not travel to the United States in 2026, Vatican says The pontiff is expected to travel to Africa in April, visit Peru later this year, and make a summer stop in Spain. University student from England being considered for canonization Vatican representatives are in the process of reviewing the life of Pedro Ballester, a British university student who died of cancer in 2018, to gauge whether his canonization cause should be opened.

The story of the 4-year-old whose faith led to lowering the age of first Communion “Little Nellie” was a 4-year-old child from Cork, Ireland, whose piety and closeness to God led in part to the lowering of the age at which children could receive their first holy Communion.

Hong Kong Catholic activist Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in prison

Pope, an avid athlete, extols physical and spiritual benefits of sport in Olympic message
The Associated Press: Pope Leo XIV, an avid tennis player and sports fan, marked the start of the Winter Games on Friday by extolling the positive values of sport and fair play while warning that the pursuit of profits and performance risked corrupting sport entirely.

Clergy look to Bible on immigration enforcement. Interpretations can differ.
The Christian Science Monitor: Thousands of America’s clergy have joined the hundreds in Minneapolis standing with immigrants and communities against federal immigration enforcement. The clerics’ faiths share an imperative to “welcome the stranger.” But how Christian denominations interpret and prioritize that mandate differs.

From churches to chatbots: How AI is fusing with religion
Reuters: From writing sermons to simulating conversations with Jesus, religious leaders and worshippers alike are experimenting with AI — though not without controversy.

Hong Kong Catholic activist Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in prison
Religion Unplugged: Catholic pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai was sentenced on Monday to 20 years behind bars in one of the most prominent prosecutions under a China-imposed national security law that has reshaped Hong Kong’s political landscape.

At his installation, New York Archbishop Hicks commits to missionary church
Religion News Service: At his installation Mass in St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Hicks made two things crystal clear: that he seeks to lead a church that will, at its heart, be missionary, and that Latinos will not remain at the peripheries of his ministry.

Donald Trump’s racist post about the Obamas deserves outrage.

From Sho Baraka: President Donald Trump’s racist post about the Obamas deserves outrage.

Daniel K. Williams has ideas for what pro-lifers can do to bring down abortion rates in states where most of their neighbors are unchurched.

Christians want to be the right kind of parents, but some popular authors’ advice has been more fear based than Bible based, writes Kelsey Kramer McGinnis.

The Bulletin tackles the topic of international surrogacy.

Russell Moore on why a postliterate culture cannot abandon biblical literacy.

From the CT archives, race relations remained rocky 30 years after Martin Luther King Jr.’s death.

Cuba’s bishops headed to Vatican this month

Cuba’s bishops headed to Vatican this month to meet with Pope Leo XIV The country’s bishops will travel to Rome from Feb. 16–20 to present to Pope Leo XIV “the vicissitudes, sorrows, joys, and hopes of the Church in Cuba.” Zambia bishops instruct clergy and faithful to stay out of partisan politics “The Church is not and must never be a mouthpiece for any political party or candidate,” the Zambian bishops stated. Read more in this roundup of world news that you may have missed this past week. Canadian Catholic bishops join members of Parliament in push to restrict medical aid in dying The Canadian bishops issued a statement Feb. 5 supporting Bill C-218, which would prevent persons whose sole medical condition is mental illness from accessing physician-assisted suicide.

UPDATE: Denver's incoming archbishop vows to listen to God's will 'and then go do it' The Holy Father accepted the resignation of Archbishop Samuel Aquila, the Holy See announced on Feb. 7.

‘Hoodies from Heaven’ brings warmth to children in need

Amid the freezing temperatures hitting many parts of the U.S., one Knights of Columbus council is providing warmth to children in need through an initiative called “Hoodies from Heaven.”

Rock Church Swahili 02.08.2026

 

 

Karibu sana! Welcome to the live stream of Rock Church Swahili, a joyful, Spirit‑filled community where families and nations gather to lift up the name of Jesus. Today, we come with expectation—ready to bow before the King of Kings and encounter His presence in a fresh and powerful way. 🎶 Worship Theme “We are here to bow before the King of Kings.” A moment of surrender, reverence, and adoration. 🎤 Today’s Preacher Pastor Tuzolana Bringing a powerful message centered on Evangelism—the heartbeat of God and the call for every believer to shine His light. 📖 What to Expect Spirit‑filled worship A clear, life‑changing gospel message Prayer for salvation, healing, and restoration Encouragement to reach the lost with boldness and love

Maranatha Ethiopian Christian Fellowship San Diego

 

Maranatha Ethiopian Christian Fellowship – San Diego

Maranatha Ethiopian ChristianFellowship  is a community of ethnic Ethiopian and Eriterian evangelical Christians in San Diego, California. This church started as a small Bible study 1992, and by God's grace, has now grown to a congregation of hundreds of families. During much of its history, Maranatha is shepherded by Pastor Melaku Mekuria who is faithfully serving the Church to date. Maranatha Ethiopian Christian Fellowship exists to bring glory to God, to love one another and to reach the world around us with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.