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U.S. bill would hold Syrian officials accountable for abuses against minorities

The bill calls for a report identifying Syrian officials who are suspected of abuses and for consideration of targeted sanctions against them.

From rector in Rome to bishop in England, Stephen Wang embraces new mission of truth and love

Prior rector of the Venerable English College in Rome, Father Stephen Wang has been appointed the new bishop of Arundel and Brighton.

Rector of pontifical university in Brazil dies in wind-related accident during Arizona visit

The Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná in Curitiba, Brazil, held a memorial Mass for Rogério Renato Mateucci after the tragedy.

U.S. companies settle religious discrimination claims by Christian, Muslim workers, government says

The companies paid out more than $100,000 in settling the allegations brought by the employees.

EU bishops set out 8 principles to keep AI ‘at the service of the human person’

In a Brussels declaration, COMECE urged Europe to strengthen its digital capacities and lead on AI governance anchored in human dignity, solidarity, and peace.

New apostolate to atheists and agnostics takes off in Spain

The conversion of Javier Huerta has led to the establishment of “Encuentros Siloé,” a new apostolate dedicated to making the reasonableness of faith accessible to atheists and agnostics.

Exorcist Father Ripperger agrees to 1-year ‘fast’ from public speaking

The prominent priest agreed to Denver Archbishop James Golka’s request, which the archdiocese says will allow him to focus on his religious community and the people it serves.

U.S. bishops name members of AI task force formed in response to encyclical

U.S. bishops formed the task force after meeting with AI experts and executives in September to identify how the Church could help shape the moral foundations of AI.

Ukrainian priest forcibly conscripted, could be sent to front lines

Despite repeated efforts to provide proof of his clergy status and ongoing pastoral service, the authorities rejected his documentation and sent him to a military training center.

Apostolic nuncio urges human-centered approach to technology at G20 Interfaith Forum

Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, apostolic nuncio to the U.S., and leaders from the Muslim, Orthodox Christian, Hindu, Jewish, and Latter-day Saint traditions participated in the forum’s opening day.