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Members of Athletica Vaticana, the Vatican's sports association, hand the "Cross of Athletes" to Archbishop Mario Delpini of Milan Jan. 29, 2026, before Mass at the Basilica of San Babila, a week before the city hosts the 2026 Winter Olympics. (CNS photo/courtesy of the Archdiocese of Milan)

Pope sends blessing for 2026 Winter Olympics, cross arrives in Milan

February 06, 2026

Snow days and God's gentle reset

Snow days and God's gentle reset

February 06, 2026

In this 1984 file photo, St. John Paul II, in a black ski jacket and hat, prays with a group of skiers before heading down a slope in Italy in 1984. The pontiff, who had enjoyed skiing in his native Poland, slipped away to ski a number of times while he led the worldwide church. (CNS photo/Arturo Mari, L'Osservatore Romano)

Skiing came to Central Europe thanks to an adventurous priest, Catholic newspaper says

February 05, 2026

In this file photo, Cardinal Stanislaw Rylko, who at the time was archpriest of the Basilica of St. Mary Major, walks past an image of St. John Henry Newman during a vigil in advance of his canonization, at the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome Oct. 12, 2019. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

Pope adds feast day of St. John Henry Newman to universal calendar

February 05, 2026

Pope Leo XIV greets people at the conclusion of his weekly general audience in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican Feb. 4, 2026. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)

Scripture is intended to speak to believers 'in every age,' pope says

February 04, 2026

Pope Leo XIV receives the offertory gifts during Mass with consecrated women and men marking the feast of the Presentation of the Lord and the World Day for Consecrated Life in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Feb. 2, 2026. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)

Pope praises religious for courageous witness serving the marginalized

February 04, 2026

African American and Native American Ancestry tuition assistance

Diocese of Raleigh opens applications for Tuition Assistance Program supporting African American and Native American students

February 02, 2026

Catholic school classroom

North Carolina Opportunity Scholarship opens doors to Catholic education for local families

February 02, 2026

Winter weather woes and how you can help

Winter weather woes and how you can help

February 02, 2026

African Heritage Mass celebrated at Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral

Rooted in faith: National Day of Prayer for African American Families marks 37 years

January 30, 2026