Revival of Latin Mass spreads among Vietnamese Catholic youth

Pope Leo XIV gives assent to election of new archbishop of Maronite Archeparchy of Damascus

Chorbishop Sharbel Maroun has become archbishop of the Maronite Diocese of Damascus, succeeding Archbishop Samir Nassar.

Nigeria’s bishops decry ‘unabated trail of blood and terror,‘ demand end to killings

Condemning the latest wave of killings and abductions in the country, the bishops called on the government and security agencies to take urgent action.

Revival of Latin Mass spreads among Vietnamese Catholic youth

Vietnamese youth drawn to the TLM, Holy Land priests highlight plight of Christian community, Philippine dioceses call for end of mining agreement, and more in this week’s world news roundup.

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.

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.

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.

UPDATE: Nepal, China warn of second flood as Church launches relief efforts

Caritas Nepal has begun distributing relief and operating community kitchens as authorities warn of a second flood following the deadliest natural disaster in Nepal's recorded history.

Bishop prays for Norway's King Harald V, hails 'stable pillar'

Bishop Erik Varden invoked a ninth-century prayer for the dying as he commended King Harald V to God’s mercy on behalf of Norwegian Catholics.