Catholic News Headlines for Friday 1/9/26   

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As political turmoil grips Venezuela following the capture of President Nicolás Maduro, a Catholic school teacher in Queens prays she may finally return home.

After hosting his first meeting with the world’s cardinals, Pope Leo XIV announces plans to hold extended annual consistories to allow deeper discussion of key Church matters.

Bishop Robert Brennan joins thousands of young Catholics at the SEEK 2026 conference, helping inspire faith, vocations, and spiritual renewal among the next generation.

Monsignor McClancy Memorial High School’s esports team makes history as the Diocese of Brooklyn’s only competitive gaming squad heads to the finals after a breakout season.