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Brazilian court denies mother’s right to home-school her child
The Santa Catarina State Court of Justice in Brazil has denied Regiane Cichelero’s request to home-school her son. Read more
New film on St. Maximilian Kolbe’s final days highlights hope amid darkness
A new film called “Triumph of the Heart” depicts St. Maximilian Kolbe’s last days on earth in a starvation bunker... Read more
Benedictine College launches AI center on Carlo Acutis’ canonization day
Here’s a roundup of the latest Catholic education news in the United States. Read more
Charlie Kirk before death: ‘I want to be remembered for courage for my faith’
Just a few months before he was assassinated on Sept. 10, Charlie Kirk said that upon his death, he would... Read more
Bishop advocates for a ‘two-state solution’ to achieve peace in the Middle East
In response to Israel’s airstrike against Hamas in Qatar, Auxiliary Bishop Iyad Twal advocated for a two-state solution to the... Read more
Catholic schools add security, including armed staff, after Minneapolis school shooting
Catholic schools around the country have been evaluating their security measures, with some hiring security guards and others allowing teachers... Read more
Catholic Church’s new bishops complete formation in Rome
Every September, the new bishops of the Catholic Church gather in Rome to participate in a formation course. Read more
Mozambique Church leaders decry silence after mosques built on land taken from Church
In a report by the pontifical and charity foundation Aid to the Church in Need International, Church leaders say mosques... Read more
Catholic and U.S. leaders offer prayers on 24th anniversary of 9/11
On the 24th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, Catholic and U.S. leaders offered prayers and paid tribute to... Read more
Politicians, faith leaders condemn political violence after Charlie Kirk assassination
Faith leaders and political leaders are uniting their voices to condemn politically motivated violence following the assassination of Turning Point... Read more
Cardinal Parolin on Charlie Kirk death: ‘We are against all types of violence’
Cardinal Pietro Parolin, in comments responding to the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk, said the Vatican condemns violence against those... Read more
‘I don’t have a village anymore’: Priest decries insecurity, persecution in Nigeria
The superior general of the Via Christi Society in Nigeria has decried the state of insecurity in his native Makurdi... Read more
‘God is with Nicaragua!’ exclaims first Nicaraguan consecrated bishop in the U.S.
“Do not forget: God is with us and God is with Nicaragua!” said newly consecrated Newark, New Jersey, Auxiliary Bishop... Read more
Pew Research surveys role of religion in how Americans vote
A new Pew Research Center study found that religion does not play a large role in how most Americans vote... Read more
Catholic nursing students live faith on hospital ship in Madagascar
Three nursing students from a Catholic liberal arts school in North Carolina spent two weeks on a hospital ship in... Read more
UPDATE: Colorado high school shooting suspect was ‘radicalized,’ police say
The suspect in a school shooting in Evergreen, Colorado, has died of self-inflicted wounds after shooting two of his peers. Read more
Christian conservative activist Charlie Kirk dies after being shot at Utah Valley University event
Charlie Kirk, founder of the conservative activist organization Turning Point USA and outspoken Christian, was shot dead while speaking at... Read more
Pope Leo XIV: Israeli attack in Qatar a ‘very serious’ development
Referring to the growing tension in the Middle East conflict, Pope Leo XIV stated: “We must pray a lot and... Read more
Pope Leo XIV creates ‘new’ China diocese amid diocesan border dispute with Beijing
Pope Leo XIV has created a new Catholic diocese in northern China with the same name as one established decades... Read more
7 Catholic bishops join record-breaking UK March for Life in London
Held in a festive atmosphere and under warm, sunny September skies, organizers estimated 10,000 participants took part in the 10th... Read more
