Although most Americans describe themselves as pro-choice, a majority also would support some legal limits on abortion, despite keeping the procedure largely available, according to a new Marist Poll sponsored by the Knights of Columbus.

On the eve of the 2026 March for Life in Washington Jan. 23, Pope Leo XIV issued a message to participants, expressing his deep gratitude for their “eloquent public witness” and imparting his apostolic blessing.

The Trump administration Jan. 22 announced a policy ending the use of fetal tissue from elective abortions in federally funded research.

Five cardinals bid their farewell Jan. 17 to Angelo Gugel, the pontifical butler and witness to modern papal history, who stood silently behind St. John Paul II for nearly three decades, and contributed to saving the pope on the day of the assasination attempt.

A message sent to priests by the archdiocesan communications department noted that it is up to pastors to decide whether to hold Sunday Masses, based on their best judgment and knowledge of anticipated snowfall and local road conditions.