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City officials report shooting involving federal agents in south Minneapolis

Minneapolis city officials are reporting a shooting involving federal agents occurred in south Minneapolis Jan. 24.
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The Olympic rings are seen Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, Jan. 21, 2026, ahead of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, which will take place Feb. 6-22.

Milan Archdiocese unveils ‘For Each Other’ initiative ahead of Winter Games

As the world prepares for the 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, the Catholic Church in the host city has launched an initiative to ensure that amid the competitions and stress, athletes can find a place to pray and reflect.
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City officials report shooting involving federal agents in south Minneapolis

Minneapolis city officials are reporting a shooting involving federal agents occurred in south Minneapolis Jan. 24.
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MCC executive director, other faith leaders call for ‘off-ramp’ to immigration enforcement

Urging federal, state and local elected officials in Minnesota to chart an “off-ramp from this crisis” of increased federal immigration enforcement, Minnesota Catholic Conference (MCC) Executive Director Jason Adkins and leaders of a Christian and a Jewish organization suggested a five-pronged approach Jan. 23.
Biblical king David, voice of Brandon Engman in youth, is pictured in a scene from the animated film "David." The OSV News classification is A-I – general patronage. The Motion Picture Association rating is PG -- parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children.

Top 10 family films of 2025

In a welcome contrast with the preceding few years, 2025 saw an increased yield of high-quality films suitable for viewing by the whole family. Some of these movies were also religiously themed and can thus be recommended as vehicles for catechesis.
An ICE vehicle sits in the background as federal immigration agents listen to U.S. Vice President JD Vance speak at Royalston Square in Minneapolis Jan. 22, 2026. Vance said, "We're doing everything that we can to lower the temperature," adding that Minnesota leaders should “meet us halfway.” (OSV News photoJim Watson, pool via Reuters)

Vance visits Minneapolis to ‘tone down the temperature’ during immigration enforcement

Vice President JD Vance said he visited with business leaders, federal immigration enforcement officers and local law enforcement in Minneapolis Jan. 22 to better understand how an increase in immigration enforcement was unfolding and to “tone down the temperature a little bit, reduce the chaos, but still allow us as a federal government to enforce the American people’s immigration laws.”
The Olympic rings are seen Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, Jan. 21, 2026, ahead of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, which will take place Feb. 6-22.

Milan Archdiocese unveils ‘For Each Other’ initiative ahead of Winter Games

As the world prepares for the 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, the Catholic Church in the host city has launched an initiative to ensure that amid the competitions and stress, athletes can find a place to pray and reflect.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance smiles as he speaks during the 53rd annual March for Life rally in Washington Jan. 23, 2026.

Vance tells March for Life they have an ‘ally’ in the White House amid Hyde, abortion pill concerns

Vice President JD Vance told participants at the 53rd annual March for Life in Washington Jan. 23 that President Donald Trump is their "ally" in the White House, amid concerns from some in the pro-life movement about remaining policy priorities just over a year into Trump's second term in the White House.
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Search underway for next director of Catholic education and superintendent of schools

The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis officially announced Jan. 23 that a national search will be conducted for its next director of Catholic Education and superintendent of schools. A formal letter was sent to pastors, business administrators, and school and parish faith formators around the archdiocese.
Sean Pilcher

Catholic relic specialist says Vatican Unveiled is a good reminder of the universal Church

Fresh off a visit to Vatican Unveiled at Mall of America in Bloomington, Pilcher, who identifies, restores and authenticates Catholic relics, said that relics and the testaments of the saints — which are among items found in the exhibit — are good reminders that the Catholic Church is not just a series of propositions in a history book or rules in the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
Archbishop Bernard Hebda

Archbishop Hebda visited Vatican Unveiled 4 times celebrating archdiocese’s 175th anniversary

The 175th anniversary of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis is a significant anniversary in the life of a local Church, Archbishop Bernard Hebda said. To celebrate, he wanted to open up the history of the archdiocese for everyone to see.
Pope Leo XIV joins Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and other Christian leaders for an ecumenical prayer service in Iznik, Turkey, Nov. 28, 2025. The gathering marked the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, convened in 325 A.D., which produced the Nicene Creed and defined foundational Christian doctrine.

Seeking Christian unity

Only a month ago, many of us gathered for Christmas dinner with our families. A shared meal is always a great unifier. Jesus’ final prayer for his Church was for its unity (Jn 17). Unfortunately, the older I get, the more disunity I see in the world and the Church.
People leaving Mass ‘Go in peace’

‘Go in peace’

Let’s start at the end. At the very conclusion of Mass, the priest or deacon has several options for what to say or sing. “Go forth the Mass is ended,” “Go and announce the Gospel of the Lord,” “Go in peace, glorifying the Lord by your life,” or “Go in peace.”
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Pope Leo XIV joins Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and other Christian leaders for an ecumenical prayer service in Iznik, Turkey, Nov. 28, 2025. The gathering marked the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, convened in 325 A.D., which produced the Nicene Creed and defined foundational Christian doctrine.

Seeking Christian unity

Only a month ago, many of us gathered for Christmas dinner with our families. A shared meal is always a great unifier. Jesus’ final prayer for his Church was for its unity (Jn 17). Unfortunately, the older I get, the more disunity I see in the world and the Church.

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People leaving Mass ‘Go in peace’

‘Go in peace’

Let’s start at the end. At the very conclusion of Mass, the priest or deacon has several options for what to say or sing. “Go forth the Mass is ended,” “Go and announce the Gospel of the Lord,” “Go in peace, glorifying the Lord by your life,” or “Go in peace.”

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