“We don’t actually know what Pope Leo is yet,” my friend observed. “Right now, we are seeing the post-Francis era,” he continued, “and I don’t think we are going to see the Leo era until… In the New Year, we can expect the beginning of the Leo-era
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Nigerian security officers during a military operation ahead of the gubernatorial elections in Benin City, Edo, Nigeria, on Sept. 17, 2020. | Credit: Oluwafemi Dawodu/Shutterstock Jan 2, 2026 / 08:00 am (CNA). Following U.S. military… U.S. sanctions against Nigeria expected in 2026
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ROME – Pope Leo XIV kicked off the new year saying Christmas is a reminder of the freedom God offers through his salvation, and of the ability to start again each day with his mercy… On New Year’s, pope says every day is a new beginning
Pope Leo XIV waves from the popemobile in St. Peter’s Square in October 2025. Credit: Vatican Media Jan 1, 2026 / 07:00 am (CNA). Pope Leo XIV is preparing for a very busy year at… Key dates on the agenda of the pope and Vatican for 2026
Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican on Jan. 1, 2026. / Credit: Vatican Media Vatican City, Jan 1, 2026 / 07:05 am (CNA). Pope Leo XIV called Catholics to… Leo XIV: The world is saved by welcoming all without fear
Pope Leo XIV addresses pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican for recitation of the Angelus on Jan. 1, 2026. / Credit: Vatican Media Vatican City, Jan 1, 2026 / 07:30 am (CNA).… Pope Leo XIV urges prayers for peace in bloodied nations and wounded families
LEICESTER, United Kingdom – Ireland needs to “resist dragging the language of faith into political battles or justifying violence in the name of our beliefs,” according to Archbishop Dermot Farrell of Dublin. Celebrating the World… Irish archbishop says political battles need to not use ‘language of faith’