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National Catholic leaders appointed to board of University of St. Thomas in Houston

The new board members said they are inspired by the university’s move toward building a stronger Catholic identity and the hope they see in young people.

Federal bill would allow child abuse victims to seek evidence amid bankruptcy proceedings

The bill would move to close “loopholes” that shield organizations from the discovery process during Chapter 11 filings.

Trump fires National Science Foundation board, including 2 Catholic scientists

U.S. President Donald Trump has eliminated the National Science Foundation board, citing “constitutional questions” raised in a 2021 Supreme Court case.

EU bishops in Cyprus echo Pope Leo XIV: ‘Let those who have weapons lay them down’

From Maronite villages in the Turkish-controlled north of Cyprus, EU bishops echoed Pope Leo XIV’s plea to lay down arms in the Holy Land and pledged to support the Maronite cause in Brussels.

British mother to travel to Switzerland to die by assisted suicide after son’s death

Assisted suicide is legal in Switzerland, even for physically healthy people.

European Union Court rules Hungary’s LGBTQ law ‘breaches EU founding values’

The Court of Justice of the European Union ruled on Tuesday that Hungary's 2021 LGBTQ law breached EU founding values.

German cardinal instructs priests to facilitate same-sex couple blessings

Cardinal Reinhard Marx, archbishop of Munich and Freising, has instructed priests and full-time pastoral staff to introduce the controversial handout “Blessing Gives Strength to Love.”

March for Life in Warsaw commemorates 1,060 years of Christianity in Poland

Recent marches in Poland have intentionally marked major national milestones, including the 1,000th anniversary of Poland’s first royal coronation in 2025.

Spanish Bishops’ Conference president concerned about polarization affecting Church and society

Archbishop Luis Argüello pointed to the harmful effects of oversimplifying issues and taking positions based on emotional reactions, which can lead to polarization and prevent constructive dialogue.

St. Anselm: The Benedictine monk who followed the motto ‘faith seeking understanding’

On April 21, the Catholic Church honors St. Anselm, the 11th- and 12th-century Benedictine monk and archbishop best known for his writings that deeply influenced Catholic theology.