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Cornell Catholic Community issues letter after campus protests

Students protested the university's handling of alleged sexual assaults involving members of the Chi Phi fraternity in 2024.

Justice Amy Coney Barrett headlines Benedictine College library dedication

Justice Amy Coney Barrett speaks at Benedictine College, the Archdiocese of Chicago urges Illinois’ governor to opt in to an education tax program, and more in this week’s education roundup.

Bishop Emeritus Frank Dewane, who led Diocese of Venice in Florida for nearly 20 years, dies at 76

The bishop died in a local hospital “surrounded by close family and friends,” current Bishop Emilio Biosca Agüero, OFM Cap, said.

Holy See presses development, poverty, women’s issues at UN

“Circumstances of a person’s birth should not determine the respect for one’s inherent God-given dignity or the opportunities an individual is able to access,” Archbishop Christophe El-Kassis said.

FOCUS names Jonathan Reyes as new CEO

Jonathan Reyes will serve as FOCUS’ next chief executive officer, effective Nov. 16.

Bishop Munilla shares 5 reasons to pray the rosary every day in October

The Spanish prelate points out that praying the rosary “helps us guard our hearts. It sustains faith, hope, and charity.”

7 common myths and facts about the rosary

A look at this popular devotion and prayer on the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary.

Tennessee bishops call for end to death penalty; Trump approves military firing squad execution

“Accountability for grave wrongdoing is necessary, but it does not require the taking of another life,” the bishops wrote.

Fort Worth Diocese presses FedEx on risk of shipping mifepristone to states that restrict abortion

Bishop Michael Olson said he hopes to “further the culture of life” by urging the company to consider whether it’s violating federal law by mailing abortion pills to pro-life states.

Denver bishops mark America 250 with message on migrants and refugees

“This anniversary invites us to remember not only the founding of our nation but also the generations who have helped bring its ideals to life,” said the letter from Colorado Christian leaders.