Diocese of Phoenix opens education center to support mental health ministry

The Diocese of Phoenix teams up with the University of Mary to support seminarians and Catholic counselors, and more in this week's Catholic education news roundup.

800 years after St. Francis' death, new digital project preserves his basilica for years to come

Preserving Assisi is dedicated to safeguarding the Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi, Italy, using 27,000 photographs, 3D surveys, and immersive tours.

Venezuela: Talks with opposition, oil deal, Delcy Rodríguez in New York, and the Church's stance

Ongoing talks between the socialist regime and the opposition in Venezuela are making some progress while the Church is trying to contribute to the transition to democracy and freedom.

Jimmy Lai's family, advocates press for his release before Xi-Trump meeting

"America understands, in its bones, that freedom dies with the last man willing to defend it and that the cost of not standing up for liberty is not felt until it is too late," Sebastien Lai said.

Gaza's only Catholic school reopens after 3-year closure

Father Gabriel Romanelli told a visiting delegation he hopes the reopening of the parish school "will bring some sense of normality" to the students and their families.

Vatican calls for 'new ethic of dialogue' 60 years after Nostra Aetate

A new Vatican note calls for renewed formation in interreligious dialogue while affirming religious differences and Christian identity.

Renowned exorcist Father Gabriele Amorth's 7 lessons on actions of the devil

On the 10th anniversary of his death, a recollection of the renowned Italian exorcist's lessons about the devil.

U.S. bishops launch task force to promote human dignity amid rise of artificial intelligence

The bishops said they are hoping to contribute to the "moral foundation" of rapidly developing AI models.

Bishop Robert Barron named to serve on U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom

Barron, who already serves as a member of the domestically focused Religious Liberty Commission, was appointed to the position by President Donald Trump.

Pope calls for respect and love toward those who think differently

According to Pope Leo, the message of Gaudium et Spes on "the growing interdependence of men" is especially urgent today.