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Student asks Supreme Court to overturn ruling blocking public aid for religious studies

A student challenges a 2004 Supreme Court decision, the Diocese of Scranton reopens its seminary, and Benedictine College names a speaker for its library dedication in this week’s education roundup.

California bishops push for social media regulation as Meta pays billions after youth safety lawsuit

A California bill would ban “addictive features” on social media for youth under the age of 16.

Faith leaders, Justice Department meet to push for stronger protections for houses of worship

“No American should ever fear violence for simply practicing their faith,” Harmeet Dhillon, assistant attorney general for civil rights for the Department of Justice, said.

U.S. bishops urge global aid after deadly Nepal floods

The bishops urged the international community to “work together, as one family” to provide humanitarian aid.

Department of Justice report says FBI’s 2023 Richmond memo was ‘grave failure’ of responsibility

Federal agents investigated an alleged link between “violent extremists” and “radical-traditionalist Catholic ideology.”

AI at Catholic colleges: Institutions map policies guided by Magnifica Humanitas

Will Catholic colleges follow the University of Chicago as it shifts its social sciences classes to fully analog instruction this fall? At least one says it may.

New FDA nominee has a ‘pro-life heart,’ top advocate for life says

Marjorie Dannenfelser, head of Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America, explains her support for Dr. Heidi Overton and previews the nominee’s confirmation battle on Capitol Hill.

Catholic Charities steps up amid prolonged power outages in Indiana

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Gary said that while roughly 99% of those who had lost power have now had it restored, significant needs remain among residents recovering from the recent storms.

Tennessee diocese remembers Dolly Parton as ‘one of our own’

Dolly Parton’s “life shows what can grow from faith, perseverance, imagination, and love for one's neighbors — even from humble beginnings,” the Diocese of Knoxville reported.

Paulist Fathers launch Communion Project to heal ‘toxic polarization’ within U.S. Church

Inspired by Pope Leo’s call for communion, the Catholic initiative is working to build unity in the Church and the nation.