Pope Leo March for Life Message, Christian Unity, Christian Zionism, and More

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Gina Christian of OSV News catches you up on the Catholic news of the day for Jan. 22, 2026. Tune in and visit us online at osvnews.com.

Read the stories in this episode:

• Amid division and geopolitical turmoil, ecumenical experts are encouraging the faithful to remain steadfast as they observe the international Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Jan. 18-25.
  
  
• The Trump administration Jan. 22 announced a policy ending the use of fetal tissue from elective abortions in federally funded research.
  
  
• A group including Catholic organizations announced Jan. 21 a new partnership -- The Catholic Immigrant Prophetic Action Project -- that aims to assist the Catholic Church in the U.S. in organizing a robust response on behalf of migrants and refugees in the country, including those with legal status, who are affected by mass deportation efforts. 
  
  
• Leaders of the Churches of the Holy Land are warning that Christian Zionism is harming Christian unity and threatening the longstanding Christian presence in the region. 
  
  
• 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.