Crux Now Taking the Catholic Pulse
- In the New Year, we can expect the beginning of the Leo-era
by Christopher R. Altieri on January 2, 2026 at 10:38 amIn Leo XIV, we have a fellow who is an institutionalist by character and temperament, whose biography suggests he is powerfully and perhaps uniquely suited to the task of the present moment.
- Filipino cardinal warns Congress of outrage over corruption, dynasties in 2026
by Paterno R. Esmaquel II on January 2, 2026 at 10:38 amCardinal Pablo Virgilio David warned Philippine Congress that failing to pass laws against corruption and political dynasties could ignite public outrage in the new year.
- Irish archbishop says political battles need to not use ‘language of faith’
by Charles Collins on January 1, 2026 at 1:11 pmIreland 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.
- On New Year’s, pope says every day is a new beginning
by Elise Ann Allen on January 1, 2026 at 11:13 amPope 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 and love.
- Syrian police officer killed in Aleppo suicide bombing in Christian area
by Associated Press on January 1, 2026 at 9:43 amOne Syrian police officer was killed and others wounded in a suicide bombing late Wednesday in the northern city of Aleppo, Syrian state media reported.