Ave Maria University to open campus in Ireland
Here is a round up of recent Catholic-education-related news: Ave Maria University to open campus in Ireland Ave Maria University, a Catholic liberal arts university in Florida, is opening a…
Mother of boy healed through intercession of Fulton Sheen celebrates his upcoming beatification
Bonnie Engstrom, the mother of the child who was healed through Archbishop J. Fulton Sheen’s intercession, said she “laughed out loud with joy” when she heard his beatification was going…
Mexican priest appeals to violent criminals to repent and convert this Lent
With Lent beginning on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 18, Father Manuel Corral, canon of the metropolitan cathedral of Mexico City, called on those involved in criminal violence to live this liturgical…
What this 115-year-old Catholic youth movement can teach a secular Europe
VILNIUS, Lithuania — As Catholic youth movements across Europe continue to shrink or retreat from public engagement, Lithuania’s Ateitis Federation stands out as a rare exception: an intergenerational Catholic movement…
Head of U.S. bishops joins call for Notre Dame to drop appointment of pro-abortion professor
U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops President Archbishop Paul Coakley is urging the University of Notre Dame to drop the leadership appointment of an outspoken pro-abortion professor, joining nearly a dozen…
New film brings to life the Book of Revelation
A new movie titled “The Apocalypse of St. John” brings to life the Book of Revelation. Not only does the film tackle the challenging messages found in Revelation, but it…
What is Lent? A Simple Guide to This Sacred Season
What is Lent? Explore the 40-day season of prayer, fasting, and repentance before Easter—its history, biblical roots, and how Christians observe it today.
British archdiocese announces exit from social media platform X
Here is a roundup of world news you might have missed this past week: Major British archdiocese announces exit from social media platform The Archdiocese of Liverpool announced this week…
Amid criticism by bishops, Notre Dame says pro-abortion professor ‘well prepared’ to lead institute
The University of Notre Dame is signaling that it will stick by its appointment of an outspoken pro-abortion advocate to lead a university institute even after bishops from around the…
Puerto Rico’s penal code recognizes unborn babies as human beings
Puerto Rico Gov. Jenniffer González signed into law on Feb. 12 a bill amending the penal code to recognize unborn babies as human beings at “any stage of gestation.” Senate…
Archbishop Coakley mourns execution of Oklahoma murderer, urges prayers for end to death penalty
Oklahoma City Archbishop Paul Coakley this week lamented the state’s execution of convicted murderer Kendrick Simpson, urging prayers for an end to what he called the “inhumane” punishment of the…
Catechist, pregnant wife abducted as bandits force inhabitants to flee Nigerian village
The parish priest of St. Joseph Catholic Church of the Kaduna Archdiocese in Nigeria has confirmed the kidnapping of the parish catechist, his pregnant wife, and over 30 other people…