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Trump to negotiate with Congress over pro-life protections in health plan

President Donald Trump speaks to reporters in the South Court Auditorium in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on Aug. 5, 2025, in Washington, D.C. | Credit: Win McNamee/Getty Images Jan 16, 2026 / 18:29 pm (CNA). U.S. bishops and Catholic pro-life organizations will be watching to see if President Donald Trump’s health care plan includes pro-life language.Trump has faced criticism over the past week from pro-life activists after he urged Republican lawmakers to be “flexible” on the Hyde Amendment when negotiating extensions for health care subsidies related to the Affordable Care Act.Trump’s health plan, outlined in a four-point memo, will be negotiated with Congress over whether to include the strongest possible pro-life protections and prevent federal funds from being used to pay for abortions. The Hyde Amendment, long included in federal spending bills, prevents tax dollars from being used on elective abortions.The United States Co

NYPD increasing presence at churches after incidents at Staten Island Catholic parishes

Staten Island, New York | Credit: John McAdorey/Shutterstock Jan 16, 2026 / 17:40 pm (CNA). The New York Police Department (NYPD) says it will increase officer presence at local churches after several crimes committed at Catholic parishes on Staten Island.Several Catholic churches on Staten Island have been vandalized or attacked in recent weeks, including a robbery and a violent incident during a morning Mass in which two police officers were injured. State Sen. Jessica Scarcella-Spanton called for increased police presence at churches in the area after the incidents. At a Jan. 15 press conference, local leaders including NYPD Staten Island Borough Commander Melissa Eger said police presence would be heightened at churches across the borough. Eger said at the press conference that none of the incidents indicated that the Catholic churches had been targeted due to religion, describing the crimes as “acts ... of opportunism and theft" as well as one incident invol

Dutch conservative activist and Catholic convert barred from entering the UK

Dutch conservative political commentator and activist Eva Vlaardingerbroek delivers a speech during the first “Remigration Summit” at Teatro Condominio on May 17, 2025, in Gallarate, Italy. She was recently barred by the U.K. government from entering the U.K., deemed “not conducive to the public good.” | Credit: Emanuele Cremaschi/Getty Images) Jan 16, 2026 / 17:10 pm (CNA). Here is a roundup of Catholic world news from the past week that you might have missed:Dutch conservative activist and Catholic convert barred from entering UKEva Vlaardingerbroek, a 28-year-old Dutch lawyer, activist, and Catholic convert, announced on X that her Electronic Travel Authorization was revoked as of Jan. 13 and she may not enter the U.K. The U.K. government said her “presence in the U.K. is not conducive to the public good” and that she may not appeal it. The notice came just days after she accused Britian’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer of allowing

Vice President Vance, House Speaker Johnson to speak at 2026 March for Life

U.S. Vice President JD Vance. | Credit: Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Jan 16, 2026 / 16:40 pm (CNA). Vice President JD Vance is scheduled to speak at the 2026 March for Life Rally in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 23.Vance, who is the nation’s second Catholic vice president, will join Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson and Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, among other speakers at the 53rd annual pro-life event, organizers said.“Vice President Vance is grateful to the tens of thousands of Americans who travel to the National Mall each year to speak out in support of life and looks forward to joining them for the second consecutive year,” a spokesperson for the vice president told EWTN News.Vance will be attending and speaking at the event for the second time as vice president. He spoke at the March for Life in 2025 where he delivered his first public remarks in the leadership position.Addressing the crowd at the 2025 march, Vance said b

Bishop Fernandes praises religious worker visa rule change, says work still to be done

Bishop Earl K. Fernandes of the Diocese of Columbus, Ohio. | Credit: Photo courtesy of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Jan 16, 2026 / 14:35 pm (CNA). Bishop Earl Fernandes of Columbus, Ohio, expressed gratitude that the Department of Homeland Security is easing visa restrictions for religious workers and called for passage of a bill to address visa backlogs.“This rule change provides some much-needed relief!” Fernandes said in a statement released Jan. 15. “We take comfort in knowing that sacramental and pastoral care will not be disrupted in our parishes, schools, hospitals, and prison ministries.” Under the rule, religious workers in the country on R-1 visas would no longer be required to reside outside of the U.S. for a full year if they reach their statutory five-year maximum period of stay before completing their green card applications.Fernandes said 21 priests and 13 sisters who hold R-1 visas and work within the diocese would have been

2025 Mass for Suicide Prevention and Remembrance

The news of the last few months has been difficult; the loss of innocent lives, the assassination this week of Charlie Kirk leaving his wife and two young children. The flood disasters in Texas young schoolgirls lost their lives. Fires disasters with the loss of life and homes. School violence the death of students in … Continue reading "2025 Mass for Suicide Prevention and Remembrance"

Ordination to the Priesthood 2025

Ordination to the PriesthoodMay 24, 2025St. James CathedralHomily of Bishop John Noonan Welcome to St James Cathedral on this joy-filled day for by the work of God’s hand, two of our brothers will be ordained to the priesthood. I welcome Deacon John Troilo and Deacon William Burns. Deacon John, I welcome your parents, sister, and … Continue reading "Ordination to the Priesthood 2025"

Santo Padre, el Papa Francisco

Hoy, en este Lunes de Pascua, nos levantamos de nuestro descanso con el anuncio de la muerte de nuestro Santo Padre, el Papa Francisco. Este santo hombre nos condujo a la esencia de nuestra fe, al corazón de Dios. Su legado es guiarnos siempre, como Cristo lo hace por nosotros, como aboga nuestra Santísima Madre, … Continue reading "Santo Padre, el Papa Francisco"

We become His Beloved – January 2025

Comfort is something for which we all long. That word, comfort, can mean different things to different people in our secular world. For some, comfort is a soft-cushioned couch on which to sit and watch television. For others, comfort might be a new car or a windfall of money. For others, comfort might be a … Continue reading "We become His Beloved – January 2025"

Rejoice in the Lord Always – November 2024

My Sisters and Brothers in Christ: We rejoice in all circumstances over what God has done for us and what He will accomplish! Jesus Christ is yesterday, today, and forever! St. Paul also tells the community of Philippi to rejoice because “the Lord is near.” He encourages us as he does the Philippians to rejoice … Continue reading "Rejoice in the Lord Always – November 2024"

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