John Martin, “The Seventh Plague of Egypt,” 1823, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
COMMENTARY: Far from arbitrary punishments, the plagues of Egypt are presented...
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Xavier Polisetty, a seminarian for the Diocese of Fort Worth from Grapevine, Texas, attends SEEK 2026 on Jan. 2, 2026.
He encouraged young men to...
Jim Watson
U.S. President Donald Trump delivers a press conference after the capture of Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro, Washington, D.C., Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. ...
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Picture of the empty Gran Cacique Guaicaipuro highway in Caracas seen on January 3, 2026, after US forces captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro...
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View of Caracas on January 3, 2026, after US forces captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro. President Donald Trump said Saturday that US forces had...
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 and love.
Pope Leo XIV closed the year 2025 condemning what he said were hypocritical and “armed” strategies that go against God’s plan of mercy for the world, pointing to the Virgin Mary’s humility as a...
With a historic year full of major shifts and seismic developments coming to an end, Pope Leo has urged believes to reflect on the ways God has loved them and to be grateful for the gifts received.
Pope Leo on “Boxing Day” reflected on the death of the church’s first martyr, urging Christians to work for peace and justice in a world often marred by inequality, even when it comes at a cost.
Pope Leo Thursday offered the world his traditional Christmas blessing, telling believers that peace begins with personal conversion, and urging faithful and those with authority to work for dialogue...