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Gallup poll: Social acceptance of birth control, kids outside of marriage decreases in 2026
9+ hour, 1+ min ago (888+ words) June 10, 2026 Tyler Arnold News Briefs 0 Print Societal acceptance for having children outside of marriage went down by nine points, and acceptance of birth control went down by seven points. For gambling, it's also down six points. Although most Americans view…...
Chime Travelers" is a time-traveling, Saint-learning adventure for children
2+ hour, 57+ min ago (593+ words) Based on the book series by Lisa Hendley, the animated series is solid and enjoyable, while showing great potential. June 10, 2026 Nick Olszyk The Dispatch 0 Print Reel Rating: 3 out of 5 reels Time traveling is a well-established tradition in animated Christian programming....
A quarter of Irish Gen Z will have no children, new report says
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (999+ words) June 8, 2026 Patrick J. Passmore News Briefs 0 Print While current trends show that 1 in 4 young women today will remain childless, Iona Institute's Breda O'Brien said the huge question is "whether this will be by choice or circumstance." One in 4 members of Ireland's…...
Educators weigh benefits and challenges of AI in the classroom
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (1456+ words) June 6, 2026 Tessa Gervasini News Briefs 0 Print Magnifica Humanitas offers educators guidelines and tools on how to approach AI while prioritizing human dignity. Educators are weighing the benefits and drawbacks of artificial intelligence (AI) and exploring how to successfully integrate the…...
Pope decries "drastic sterility," discrimination against motherhood in Europe
2+ week, 1+ day ago (1268+ words) May 26, 2026 Almudena Mart'nez-Bordi" News Briefs 0 Print Leo addressed members of the European Parliament's Intergroup on Demography and others during a conference on the family and demographics. Pope Leo XIV decried a rejection of Christian values in European institutions, leading to…...
When to say "no" to AI in the classroom and at home: A key warning of Magnifica Humanitas
2+ week, 2+ day ago (1284+ words) May 25, 2026 Victoria Cardiel News Briefs 0 Print Pope Leo XIV devotes a substantial portion of his first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, to the impact of the digital revolution on education and family life. The pontiff acknowledges that "rapid technological transformations reveal just…...
Minnesota bishops praise new limits on addictive social media features for children under 15
3+ week, 8+ hour ago (769+ words) May 20, 2026 Amira Abuzeid News Briefs 0 Print "It will mean happier kids who are less anxious, less worried, and more focused on the present moment," a spokesperson for the Minnesota Catholic Conference said. Minnesota's Catholic bishops are applauding the passage of…...
Archbishop Hebda issues pastoral letter reminding families that "Only One Thing Is Necessary
3+ week, 6+ day ago (714+ words) May 14, 2026 Amira Abuzeid News Briefs 0 Print Archbishop Bernard Hebda of Saint Paul and Minneapolis released a pastoral letter to families on May 13, the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima and the 10th anniversary of his installation as archbishop. Titled "Only One…...
Inside the most popular happy hour among Washington, D. C. , Catholics
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (768+ words) May 9, 2026 Madalaine Elhabbal News Briefs 0 Print The Emmaus Hour brings together young adult Catholics (and Catholic-curious!) in Washington, D. C. , every month for a night of community and cocktails that benefits local charities. WASHINGTON " Young adult Catholics living in Washington, D. C. , are flocking…...
Archdiocese of Atlanta launches online high school program
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (527+ words) April 30, 2026 EWTN News News Briefs 0 Print The Archdiocese of Atlanta is launching Sacred Heart Virtual Academy, an online high school program for students in Georgia and beyond. The Archdiocese of Atlanta is launching a fully online high school program, known…...