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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.

Mobilized Ukrainian priest is training to be a chaplain, eparchy says

The Greek Catholic Eparchy of Mukachevo says Father Andrii Stebivka did not follow its guidance on clergy deferments and has asked to serve as a military chaplain.

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.

French bishops appeal for calm as riots and looting sweep France

France’s bishops appealed for an end to violence after a weekend of riots in which several buildings burned, shops were looted nationwide, and a Lyon interreligious peace march was postponed.

Beauty, tradition, fellowship drive surge in new Catholic converts at Stanford University

Over the past year, the Catholic Community at Stanford (CC@S) has seen a dramatic rise in adults entering the Catholic Church through the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA).

From electric scooter to viral videos, Denver priest finds new ways to evangelize

A viral scooter ride put this Denver priest in the spotlight, but his mission goes far beyond social media.