Mathematicians can become ‘signs of hope for the world,’ Pope Leo XIV says — By: Catholic News Agency

In a message conveyed through Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Pope Leo XIV on Friday said that mathematicians can become “signs of hope for the world,” particularly in a context marked by rapid technological advancements and challenges facing humanity. The pope’s message was addressed to the Turkish mathematician and university professor Betül Tanbay,…

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Federalist Society panel questions constitutionality of FACE Act, targeting of pro-lifers — By: Catholic News Agency

In a virtual panel hosted by the conservative Federalist Society on Friday, three lawyers questioned the constitutionality of the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act and discussed the alleged selective enforcement against pro-life activists. The FACE Act, which became law in 1994, imposes federal criminal penalties on people who use physical force or…

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Judicial Watch sues Minnesota governor over school security funding records — By: Catholic News Agency

A conservative government watchdog group has filed a lawsuit against Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, claiming his office failed to respond to a public-records request seeking documents on school security funding and whether nonpublic schools were considered for state safety programs. Judicial Watch submitted the request to the governor’s office on Aug. 28, 2025, — one…

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