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Chicago Archdiocese to pay $5.5 million to 9 abuse victims, attorneys say

The settlement was hailed as a “tipping point and a turning point” regarding allegations of abuse in the archdiocese.

Court says Chicago Archdiocese, Catholic sisters won’t have to submit to state suicide law

The Catholic objectors will be shielded from the law while a federal lawsuit plays out against the state policy.

Claire Lai, daughter of jailed Hong Kong advocate, announces cancer diagnosis

Madalaine Elhabbal

Catholic activist Jimmy Lai’s daughter enters treatment for cancer, Iraq to build largest Marian shrine, canonization cause opens for Belfast priests, and more in this week’s world news roundup.

Catholic professor calls families to reclaim the home in a technological age

Madalaine Elhabbal

Christendom College professor John Cuddeback spoke to EWTN News about his new book “The Intentional Household: Living as if People Matter,” and treating our homes as places of human flourishing.

Filmmakers bet on human craft over AI for animated St. Francis musical

Director Benjamin Tanaka, executive producer Gabriel Patrick, and composer Ethan Hsu call the project “The Francis Chronicles.”

Catholic tech leaders urge ethical boundaries for AI

Emma R.C. Lyons

Technology innovators said the faithful must harness AI for human dignity.

Aparecida shrine in Brazil set to unveil more artwork linked to Rupnik

Nathália Queiroz

The artwork, which bears the unmistakable hallmarks of Rupnik’s style, completes the shrine’s “Biblical Journey” project, which covers its four façades with mosaics depicting biblical scenes.

Pro-life, pro-family champion takes helm of Colombia’s Education Ministry

Eduardo Berdejo

Ilva Myriam Hoyos Castañeda is a former adviser to the Pontifical Council for the Family.

Surrogate mother petitions Supreme Court to ensure lifesaving care for newborn

The surrogate mother says the biological parents previously pressured her to abort the child and hold full medical authority under a lower‑court order, prompting her emergency appeal.

Apostolic nuncio calls for ‘moral voice’ in AI development

Speakers at a Georgetown University event said Magnifica Humanitas offers moral guidance without policy steps, and the nuncio noted rising concern that debates over AI need a moral voice.

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