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Catholic universities blast Supreme Court affirmative action decision
The Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities and numerous Catholic institutions of higher learning criticized the court’s ruling. Read more
Vatican supports Catholic research to improve families and marriages
Pope Francis has backed a project aimed at enhancing interdisciplinary research at Catholic universities in the sphere of family, marriage,... Read more
‘Cannabis Studies’ program at St. Joseph’s University a ‘scandal,’ theologian says
The Jesuit Catholic St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia is now offering four certificates in “cannabis studies.” Read more
Catholic college official in hot seat for comments about allowing ‘students for choice’ club on campus
Officials at Viterbo University in Wisconsin say the comments were taken out of context and that the school remains strongly... Read more
Pope Francis: Catholic education is vital in ‘an age awash in information’
Pope Francis has said that Catholic education and formation are more important than ever in “an age awash in information... Read more
Pope Francis commends university in Poland for six centuries of Catholic education
Pope Francis encouraged the students at the university to live out its motto: “Go and make disciples.” Read more
Cincinnati archbishop: I would not have approved Biden’s visit to Catholic university
The Archbishop of Cincinnati on Tuesday said he was not informed of President Biden’s upcoming visit to a Catholic university... Read more
The Catholic University of America announces research grant from NASA
The Catholic University of America announced this week that it has received a $64.1 million research grant from NASA to... Read more
International appeal launched to promote St. John Paul II’s teaching
The rector of a Catholic university in Poland urged academics Monday to sign an appeal committing themselves to promoting the... Read more
California abortion mandate violates federal law, Trump administration says
The Trump administration has said that California state policies violate federal law for requiring abortion coverage in religious groups’ health... Read more
Catholic University students vote to block porn
Students at The Catholic University of America have asked the administration to ban the top 200 pornography websites from its... Read more
Amid curriculum controversy, Franciscan University president calls for unity
The president of Franciscan University of Steubenville said Monday that the university is committed to a faithful Catholic approach to... Read more
Regis University defends campus 'drag show' despite archbishop's complaint
Officials at a Catholic university defended a campus “drag show” and classroom measures designed to support the gender identity preferences... Read more
Regis University provost encourages faculty to attend campus ‘drag show’
The provost of Denver’s Regis University has encouraged faculty members to attend a student drag show on the university campus,... Read more
Ave Maria president denounces 'defiance' of pope by 'conservative Catholics'
Jim Towey, president of Ave Maria University, said Wednesday that he unhesitatingly supports Pope Francis, in the wake of Archbishop... Read more
Catholic universities study how to respond to migrant, refugee crisis
This week, representatives from Catholic universities around the world are gathered in Rome to study how higher education can better... Read more
Catholic colleges to undocumented students: You're still welcome
More than 100 presidents of Catholic colleges and universities have reaffirmed their support for undocumented students in light of questions... Read more
Amid communist rule, a Catholic university opens in Vietnam
After 40 years, the first Catholic Church-operated university opened in Vietnam since the advent of communism in the country. Read more
New Catholic university launches Sacred Art master's
A new Catholic university has announced the launch of their Masters of Sacred Art degree program, which is available online. Read more
Notre Dame returns to its roots with 'faith and reason' center in Ireland
The Fighting Irish are headed to the Emerald Isle, with plans to establish a new center for dialogue between faith... Read more
