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How to bless your home on the feast of Epiphany 2026
By Francesca Pollio Fenton Jan 4, 2026 / 04:00 am Have you ever walked past a door and seen what appears to be random letters and numbers written at the top? These letters and numbers actually have a great significance. Traditionally on the feast of Epiphany, Catholics bless their homes by …
Father Mike Schmitz says hell exists as human choice given by God in his goodness
By Madalaine Elhabbal Jan 2, 2026 / 20:17 pm The existence of hell as an option for human beings at the end of life is proof of God’s goodness, according to Father Mike Schmitz. “At the end of our lives, he simply gives us what we’ve actually chosen,” Schmitz said during …
SEEK 2026 draws record attendance, with largest crowd in Columbus, Ohio
By Gigi Duncan Jan 3, 2026 / 10:05 am SEEK 2026 has drawn more than 26,000 attendees across three U.S. cities this year, setting an attendance record and marking a 24% increase over last year, organizers said. Attendees have gathered through Jan. 5 in Columbus, Ohio; Denver; and Fort Worth, Texas, for …
U.S. indictment accuses Venezuelan president Maduro of years of ‘cocaine-fueled corruption’
By Daniel Payne Jan 3, 2026 / 11:05 am A U.S. indictment brought against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro accuses the politician of running a corrupt government facilitating drug trafficking and conspiracy, among other crimes. Maduro was captured by American forces on Jan. 3 after U.S. strikes in the nation’s capital of Caracas. In a …
A special prayer to conclude 2025 and begin 2026
By ACI Prensa Dec 31, 2025 / 13:30 pm The end of 2025 is at hand and the world is set to welcome the new year with parties and fireworks, but many forget to celebrate it with God, the Lord of life and time. We therefore share this prayer for you …
Pope Leo XIV warns against gambling, which ‘ruins many families’
By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú Dec 30, 2025 / 10:45 am Pope Leo XIV warned about the danger that gambling poses to many families during a Dec. 29 audience with members of the National Association of Italian Municipalities. At the beginning of his address, delivered in the Apostolic Palace of the Vatican, the …
Jonathan Roumie tells Father Mike Schmitz: ‘Everything in my life has prepared me for this role’
By Francesca Pollio Fenton Dec 29, 2025 / 17:21 pm In a new sit-down interview with Father Mike Schmitz, who is best known for the “Bible in a Year” podcast and YouTube videos on Ascension Presents, actor Jonathan Roumie spoke in depth about his role portraying Jesus in the hit series …
SEEK 2026 set to kick off in 3 cities
By Amira Abuzeid Dec 31, 2025 / 09:00 am The annual SEEK conference is set to simultaneously get underway Jan. 1–5 in three U.S. cities: Columbus, Ohio; Denver; and Fort Worth, Texas. “To the Heights!” is the theme of this year’s conference, which is organized by the Fellowship of Catholic University Students …
December 31 – Saint Sylvester, Pope
Saint Sylvester was born in Rome around the year 250. Not much is known about him, but legends surround him. Some legends state that at a young age, Sylvester was put under the care of a priest to be formed in the practice of religion and sacred literature. He enjoyed …
Bishop of Columbus grants Mass dispensation to immigrants who fear deportation
By Amira Abuzeid Dec 29, 2025 / 14:18 pm The bishop of the Diocese of Columbus, Ohio, has granted a dispensation from Mass for parishioners who fear deportation by immigration enforcement officers, who have increased activity in the area since mid-December. Bishop Earl Fernandes announced in a letter and video last week that those who …
