On the International Day of Mathematics, Pope Leo XIV sent a message inviting reflection on the role good mathematics can play in today’s world.

Here is a roundup of the latest Catholic education news in the U.S.

Matthew Cavedon of the Cato Institute, Erin Hawley of Alliance Defending Freedom, and Jeremy Dys of First Liberty raised questions about the FACE Act in the panel discussion.

A recently-compiled database found that at least 14,000 Americans have died by assisted suicide since 1997, but the actual number is likely much higher because not all states provide data.

“Do those Christians who bear grave responsibility in armed conflicts have the humility and courage to make a serious examination of conscience and to go to confession?” the pontiff asked.

“If the Vatican finances are sound, it means that our Church will continue. If the Vatican finances are not sound, it’s going to have problems,” former Vatican auditor general Libero Milone said.

Mullen, who grew up in the diocese, succeeds Bishop Michael McGovern, who left the role to serve as the archbishop of Omaha, Nebraska.

Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news.

Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims are visiting Assisi this month to venerate the bones of St Francis, which are on display for the first time since his death 800 years ago.

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Cardinal Timothy Radcliffe, O.P., concludes his visit to Ukraine and speaking to Vatican News, he reflects on the most moving encounters he experienced in the war-torn country.

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