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Pope Leo visits Italian Carabinieri station, Poor Clares during summer break

As part of his summer break, Pope Leo XIV visited members of the Italian Carabinieri in Castel Gandolfo and the Poor Clares in nearby Albano Laziale.

Brave new classroom: Catholic schools nationwide integrate AI into teaching plans

Reading, writing and arithmetic -- and AI. The modern educational toolkit, of both teachers and students, now includes the use of artificial intelligence. Experts and teachers from coast-to-coast told OSV News AI is poised to transform Catholic education.

Healing starts at home, one mom at a time – Q & A with Hallie Rogers

Hallie Rogers was once a new mom, crying in the bathtub with stitches and a landline, asking her mom, “What did I get myself into?” Now the 42-year-old Maplewood mother of four is helping other moms ask the same question. She founded Better Beginnings (BetterBeginningsMN.com), a postpartum support company that has served nearly 1,500 families since 2013. It currently employs a dozen people and contracts with eight others.

Nearly one in three conceptions in England and Wales end in abortion, government figures reveal

Nearly one in three conceptions in England and Wales end in abortion, newest government figures have revealed. Statistics on annual conceptions released July 9 by the Office for National Statistics showed that in 2022, 29.69% of all conceptions in England and Wales ended in abortion, up from 26.54% a year earlier.

Whatever the genre, Dion’s music still focuses on life’s larger questions

What does a longtime musician, troubadour, rock and roll hall of fame inductee and contemplative Catholic do for an encore? If you're Dion DiMucci, you just keep on making new music, and singing the praises of a Christ-centered existence.

Saint John’s Prep honors long-time theatre director with endowed chair

Benedictine Brother Paul-Vincent Niebauer is passionate about theatre.

Supreme Court term’s major decisions set stage for more on religious liberty

The U.S. Supreme Court concluded its 2024-2025 term, which included cases on topics such as the scope of authority of federal judges, immigration, and religious liberty. When the court begins its 2025-2026 term, it will again hear cases concerning religious liberty.

Parishes need to launch ‘revolution of care’ for the elderly, pope says

Pope Leo XIV called on every parish and church group or association to become part of a "revolution" of care and gratitude by regularly visiting older people.

The only answer to flood tragedy is Easter, says Texas priest

Days after July 4 flash floods ravaged the state of Texas' Hill Country -- killing at least 121, with more than 170 people still missing as of July 10 -- OSV News spoke with Father Joshua Whitfield, pastoral administrator of St. Rita Catholic Community in Dallas.

Hundreds enjoy summer concert at Holy Family Catholic High School

Several hundred people got the chance to soak in sunshine and faith-filled music at an outdoor concert July 10 at Holy Family Catholic High School in Victoria. The event was called His Name Hallowed and featured performances by two Christian artists plus a play area for young children and a talk between bands by Archbishop Bernard Hebda. It took place on the high school’s football field.

AI must have ethical management, regulation protecting human person, pope says

Pope Leo XIV urged global leaders and experts to establish a network for the governance of AI and to seek ethical clarity regarding its use.

2 Iowa Catholic universities are merging, offering a model for Catholic higher ed’s future

St. Ambrose University in Davenport and Mount Mercy University in Cedar Rapids have reached a major milestone in their journey to fully combine, which their presidents believe serves as a model for Catholic higher education.
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