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Bangladesh’s first woman prime minister, Catholic school alumna, dies at 80
Begum Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh’s first woman prime minister, died at 80 after decades shaping the nation’s democracy and championing education... Read more
Northern Ireland’s only Catholic college celebrates 125 years of training teachers
St. Mary’s University College in Belfast is marking the 125th year of a remarkable journey that began in 1900. Read more
Dublin Archdiocese dispels doubts, concerns about its financial position
Following a report in one of Ireland’s mainstream media publications, the Archdiocese of Dublin has moved to clarify questions raised... Read more
Christian religious education in Northern Ireland ruled unlawful; bishops respond
A U.K. Supreme Court ruling has found that Christian religious education taught in schools in Northern Ireland is unlawful, but... Read more
New report raises alarm over state inspections of Catholic schools in France
French Catholic school officials are now issuing a strong warning against the climate of suspicion and political exploitation they have... Read more
Retired Army general, Notre Dame professor to serve as president of Belmont Abbey College
Here’s a roundup of the latest Catholic education news in the United States. Read more
Pope Leo XIV urges ‘thinking the faith’ amid risk of cultural emptiness
Pope Leo XIV on Friday urged academics to “think the faith” in order to confront what he called an increasingly... Read more
Pope Leo XIV to open academic year at Lateran University: ‘This is his home,’ rector says
The Pontifical Lateran University will inaugurate the academic year on Nov. 14 with a very special guest: Pope Leo XIV. Read more
Catholic schools in Bangladesh close amid political unrest
Catholic schools in Dhaka will close amid security concerns as Bangladesh’s International Crime Tribunal announces a verdict date for ousted... Read more
Slovakia passes school reform criticized by bishops and educators amid funding concerns
Bishops and educators have raised concerns about a major education overhaul signed into law by Slovak President Peter Pellegrini. Read more
Catholic schools fare better in states with voucher programs
Catholic schools are faring much better in dioceses in which state-funded voucher programs are available for parents to use to... Read more
Texas private school bans social media, sees students thrive with parent support
Faustina Academy, a K–12 private, independent Catholic school in Irving, Texas, asks parents to formally commit to a school policy... Read more
Pope calls for renewal of Catholic education amid challenges of modern society, technology
In “Drawing New Maps of Hope,” Pope Leo XIV reflects on the role of a Catholic education on the 60th... Read more
Texas boys school establishes policy to destroy smartphones
After years of boys (and their parents) repeatedly ignoring the rules, a private boys school in Houston is taking a... Read more
Catholic University in Erbil celebrates fifth graduating class
This week, Catholic University in Erbil, Iraq, graduated 114 students amid a strong church and diplomatic presence. Read more
Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem forgives school debt of all diocesan families
The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem has decided to forgive the school debts of all families in the diocese for the... 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
Catholic University of America professor receives $3.89 million for study on beauty
Here’s a roundup of the latest Catholic education news in the United States. Read more
Study: Catholic law grads outpace secular peers in practice, purpose, and civic life
The study, commissioned by the St. Mary’s University School of Law, found that 2025 graduates of Catholic law schools are... Read more
Catholic University Press to publish Pope Leo XIV’s doctoral dissertation
Here’s a roundup of some of the latest Catholic education news. Read more
