Pope Leo XIV proclaims Franciscan Jubilee Year

Dictatorship in Nicaragua releases dozens of political prisoners after U.S. pressure A social media post from the American embassy in Nicaragua seems to have led to the prompt release of dozens of political prisoners in the Central American country. Heritage Foundation aims to tackle marriage, family crisis A Heritage Foundation white paper proposes policy solutions to support marriage and family in 2026. Pope Leo XIV proclaims Franciscan Jubilee Year On the occasion of the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis of Assisi in 1226, Pope Leo XIV has proclaimed a special jubilee year along with plenary indulgences.

President Trump meets with Archbishop Coakley Archbishop Paul Coakley met with President Donald Trump at the White House on Jan. 12.

Catholic Church in Panama calls for new constitution The Catholic bishops of Panama called for a new constitution and addressed national sovereignty, poverty, and violence and expressed solidarity with the Venezuelan people at their plenary meeting.