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Ohio’s University of Dayton names first woman president

The University of Dayton announced its first woman president, while Catholic high schools in Cleveland and Omaha launched career development programs in this week’s roundup of Catholic education news.

Sen. Hawley asks FDA to address concerns over incomplete data in abortion drug safety study

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

Pew midterm poll: Catholics prefer Democratic House candidates by 3-point margin

The survey found that a narrow plurality of Catholics prefer Democrats in the midterm elections as Catholic approval of President Donald Trump continues to plummet.

Villanova scholars bring Catholic social teaching to Rome sustainability conference

The conference focuses on the ethical and moral dimensions of caring for the environment and vulnerable communities, Father John Abubakar, chief sustainability officer at Villanova University, said.

Bishops condemn broadcast of firing squad execution, emphasize Church’s opposition to death penalty

Archbishop Timothy Broglio said, after meeting with Pope Leo XIV, that the firing squad could cause moral harm to the service members ordered to carry it out.

New White House press secretary describes ‘miracle’ when her mother chose adoption over abortion

She said that she was “approximately 20, 30 minutes away from being aborted” when her mother changed her mind.

Study: FDA allowed mail-order abortion pills without ‘sufficient evidence’ of safety

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

After near-fatal crash, cyclist rides across America for homeless

Tom Schwein is part of a 12-person team making a 3,000-mile trek with Samaritan Cycling USA to help raise money for the unhoused.

EWTN News explains: What is the Religious Freedom Restoration Act?

The 1993 law allows religious objectors to sue the government for “substantially burdening” their religious liberty.

NFL legend Mike Ditka was a Catholic coach

The Chicago Bears icon, who died on Friday, gave to charities, lectored at Mass, and belonged to the Knights of Columbus.