U.S. senators defend home-schooling parents' right to religious curriculum

U.S. senators filed an amicus brief to the Supreme Court on behalf of home-schooling families, and more in this week's roundup of Catholic education news.

Vatican calls for a renewal of attention in the age of clickbait

The World Day of Social Communications will be celebrated on May 9, 2027, the Sunday before Pentecost.

Synod proposes reforming canon law to give greater weight to laity, women in the Church

The report, prepared by one of the study groups created after the Synod on Synodality, must now be examined by Pope Leo XIV.

Pope warns of 'uncontrolled consumption of resources,' challenges to waste disposal

Leo also recalled that, for Christians, care for creation is part of a moral responsibility.

Australia's euthanasia deaths rise as Victoria expands assisted dying law

Victoria recorded 512 deaths under its voluntary assisted dying law in 2025-2026 as Catholic leaders opposed legal changes set to expand access in 2027.

The enduring appeal of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, one of France's most beloved saints

The beloved Carmelite nun, patron saint of the missions, and youngest doctor of the Church is celebrated in the universal Church on Oct. 1.

As Respect Life Month begins, Catholic leaders share advice on how to talk about abortion

The Catholic Church in the U.S. honors Respect Life Month in October under the theme "Mary, Mother of Life."

5 things to know about St. Francis of Assisi's devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary

The well-known founder of the Franciscan order is considered one of the strongest Marian devotees in Church history.

European data rules may allow erasure of baptismal records, EU court adviser says

The Diocese of Ghent in Belgium is contesting an individual's request to be removed from Church records.

'Beauty, prayer, and truth': 4,500 gather in DC for rosary pilgrimage

The Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph hosted the Sept. 26 event.