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Student asks Supreme Court to overturn ruling blocking public aid for religious studies

A student challenges a 2004 Supreme Court decision, the Diocese of Scranton reopens its seminary, and Benedictine College names a speaker for its library dedication in this week’s education roundup.

California bishops push for social media regulation as Meta pays billions after youth safety lawsuit

A California bill would ban “addictive features” on social media for youth under the age of 16.

Bishop prays for Norway’s King Harald V, hails ‘stable pillar’

Bishop Erik Varden invoked a ninth-century prayer for the dying as he commended King Harald V to God’s mercy on behalf of Norwegian Catholics.

Cardinal Bo urges lawmakers to reject the ‘automated slaughter’ of autonomous weapons

He warned Catholic legislators of their responsibility to be leaders in AI regulation during a peace summit in Assisi, Italy.

Norway’s bishops seek papal jubilee for 2030-2031 to spark spiritual renewal in the north

The upcoming 2030 millennium commemorates 1,000 years since the pivotal Battle of Stiklestad in 1030, where King Olav Haraldsson was martyred.

Polish bishops demand full return of religion classes ahead of school year

Poland’s bishops are raising concerns about mandatory “health education” classes as the school year begins.

Vatican still hasn’t approved Germany’s new synodal body, bishop says

The Vatican has been reviewing the bylaws for Germany’s planned Synodal Conference since late March, with the panel’s first meeting in doubt for November.

French Council protects conscience rights for Catholics, pharmacists as euthanasia law takes effect

France’s highest constitutional authority has carved out conscience protections for Catholic institutions and pharmacists, which was welcomed by Archbishop Laurent Ulrich of Paris.

Debate about sex ed guidelines for schools in German archdiocese continues after Vatican letter

The Vatican has confirmed to parents in the Archdiocese of Hamburg that the Vatican document “Male and Female He Created Them” remains the authoritative guide for sex education.

Catholic organization gathers signatures to call on world leaders to protect religious freedom

Aid to the Church in Need has launched a petition that urges international leaders to take action to end religious persecution.