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Pope Francis: ‘The Church is a great school of prayer’
Pope Francis said Wednesday that an essential task of the Church today is to teach people how to pray. Read more
Pope Francis: Hundreds of millions of children ‘left behind’ amid pandemic
Hundreds of millions of children have been “left behind” as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, Pope Francis said Wednesday. Read more
Vatican congregation issues new norms for ecclesiastical institutions of higher education
The Vatican’s Congregation for Catholic Education issued Wednesday three new instructions on ecclesiastical institutions of higher education. Read more
In Spain, 1.2 million people urge defeat of new education law
Proposed legislation to remodel the education system in Spain has drawn opposition from parents’ groups and educators who warn that... Read more
Pope Francis: Family is ‘the first and essential place of education’
Pope Francis said Thursday that, among other global goals for education, he wants the world “to see in the family... Read more
Irish state schools to phase out Catholic symbols, mandatory Masses
More than 200 state-run secondary schools in the Republic of Ireland will begin to phase out historical Catholic symbols and... Read more
NH lawmaker says education choice is only for 'well-educated' parents
A state senator in New Hampshire has drawn criticism for saying that working-class parents should not have the same freedom... Read more
Pope Francis announces ‘global village’ alliance for education, environment
Pope Francis announced Thursday his newest initiative to form an international and interreligious alliance, which he described as “global village”... Read more
As Australian Catholic school abandons tests and grades, critics are concerned
A Catholic school in west Sydney has done away with grades, class levels, and tests to promote a more personalized... Read more
Legislation to restore inmates’ eligibility for Pell grants draws praise
A bipartisan bill introduced in Congress last week would allow inmates in federal and state prisons to be eligible for... Read more
German officials did not violate homeschoolers' rights, European court says
Two homeschooling German parents who said their parental rights were violated by the enforcement of compulsory school attendance laws did... Read more
Catholic U. professor leads response to French president’s remark on large families
Following a comment by President Emmanuel Macron, in which he expressed skepticism that any well-educated woman would decide to have... Read more
New L.A. STEM school inspired by JPII
John Paul II taught often that science and religion follow complementary paths toward the same goal- truth. A new high... Read more
New Cardinal Newman Guide helps families navigate college search
The Cardinal Newman Society on Monday released its annual guide to help young Catholics make an informed choice as they... Read more
Pope revamps ecclesiastical universities in new apostolic constitution
On Monday Pope Francis released a new apostolic constitution calling for a “radical” reform to the nature and curriculum of... Read more
Parents must be involved in child's education, Pope Francis says
On Friday Pope Francis said education is a family matter, and rather than contradicting one another, parents and teachers must... Read more
Peru to withdraw controversial “gender ideology” curriculum
The Peruvian government will withdraw a 2016 national school curriculum that has been widely criticized for its “gender ideology.” Read more
Pope taps inner Tom Petty on forced migration, a 'sign of the times'
Echoing strains of the 1979 hit “Refugee” by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Pope Francis on Saturday told representatives from... Read more
Inclusion, dialogue highlighted in new Vatican guidelines for educators
The Vatican has issued new guidelines for Catholic educators, developed to help them respond to the modern challenges of a... Read more
It's a responsibility to seek truth, educate youth, Pope Francis says
On Tuesday Pope Francis made a pilgrimage to the graves of two 20th century Italian priests, reflecting on charity and... Read more
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