Vienna Skyline with St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Vienna, Austria. | Credit: mrgb/shutterstock Jan 8, 2026 / 07:00 am (CNA). The Catholic Church in Austria has launched a new formation program to promote late vocations, aimed at… Late vocations program in Austria allows priest to keep his current job

Victoria ArrudaAnand Bheemarasetti, founder of ‘Finding Calcutta,’ holds an image of Mother Teresa at the SEEK 2026 conference in Fort Worth, Texas. As Saint Teresa of Calcutta said, ‘Stay where you are. Find your own… ‘Project Finding Calcutta’ Helps Laity Serve the Poorest of the Poor Wherever They Are

Vatican Media Pope Leo XIV addresses cardinals during the extraordinary consistory on Jan. 7, 2026 in Vatican City. Cardinals choose evangelization and synodality as key topics, disappointing those who expected the liturgy to be a… Liturgy Sidestepped at Pope Leo XIV’s First Consistory

Ignatius PressRussell Shaw. The prolific Catholic writer and journalist died Jan. 6 at 90.

ROME – In arguably one of the most important meetings of his papacy so far, Pope Leo Thursday stressed the importance of striving for unity and told cardinals there was no room for private agendas.… Pope says consistory must be free of personal, group ‘agendas’

Speaking at his General Audience on Wednesday, Pope Leo XIV said the Vatican II ecumenical council has “prophetic and contemporary relevance.” Leo noted the Jubilee Year that ended this week also marked the 60th anniversary… Pope Leo starts new series of speeches on documents of Vatican II

HBOPoster for the HBO miniseries starring Paul Giammati. COMMENTARY: ‘John Adams’ has to rank with the best television series ever made.

Locus Benedictus Retreat Center in Greenwood, MS is seeking a Catholic priest to reside on site and celebrate mass. Residence and utilities are provided.

YAOUNDÉ, Cameroon – In the wake of Cameroon’s contentious Oct. 12 presidential election, the Catholic Church is facing mounting criticism for its perceived silence, with some clerics and  faithful accusing it of inaction and even… Cameroon Church defends its actions amid post-election criticism

Francesca FentonFrom left to right: Sister Catherine Joy, Sister Virginia Joy, and Sister Israel Rose of the Sisters of Life at SEEK 2026 in Denver. Here are seven ways a person can discern his or… SEEK 2026: 7 Ways to Discern Your Vocation