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U.S. senators defend home-schooling parents’ right to religious curriculum

U.S. senators filed an amicus brief to the Supreme Court on behalf of home-schooling families, and more in this week’s roundup of Catholic education news.

European data rules may allow erasure of baptismal records, EU court adviser says

The Diocese of Ghent in Belgium is contesting an individual’s request to be removed from Church records.

5 things to know about St. Francis of Assisi’s devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary

The well-known founder of the Franciscan order is considered one of the strongest Marian devotees in Church history.

As Respect Life Month begins, Catholic leaders share advice on how to talk about abortion

The Catholic Church in the U.S. honors Respect Life Month in October under the theme “Mary, Mother of Life.”

The enduring appeal of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, one of France’s most beloved saints

The beloved Carmelite nun, patron saint of the missions, and youngest doctor of the Church is celebrated in the universal Church on Oct. 1.

U.S. bishops post $43.6M gain despite refugee-program revenue plunge

Suspended federal funding made the refugee‑resettlement program grants financially unsustainable and forced staff cuts, the U.S. bishops’ financial report said.

Massachusetts report reveals ‘nearly 1,000 children’ abused by hundreds of priests across 3 dioceses

A “culture of reverence” in decades past helped priests avoid scrutiny for abuse, the lengthy report found.

Vatican nuncio to German bishops: Pope and Eucharist prevent a ‘Christian-flavored NGO’

In his first address to the German bishops’ plenary, Archbishop Hubertus van Megen said that no local Church outranks another.

Across the U.S., 3 bishops, dozens of religious sisters leading lawsuits against assisted suicide

Church leaders in New York and Illinois are pushing back against various states’ recently passed laws allowing doctors to help kill their patients.

Assisi to welcome thousands of pilgrims for 800th anniversary of St. Francis’ death

Activities surrounding the anniversary began on Sept. 24 and will run until Oct. 5.