EWTN expands reach in northern Europe with new office in Sweden — By: Catholic News Agency

EWTN Global Catholic Network will open a new office in Stockholm, the network announced May 21. As part of the expansion, EWTN will extend its Swedish services to reach Scandinavian and northern European audiences. The move comes amid growth of the Catholic Church in Sweden. The nation, which historically restricted religious freedom, has 130,000 registered…

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Catholic Charities USA brings traveling exhibit to U.S. Capitol on annual lobbying day — By: Catholic News Agency

Catholic Charities USA brought its traveling “People of Hope Museum” to Capitol Hill for its annual advocacy day, inviting members of Congress to see firsthand how its ministries impact both those who serve and those they serve. “We’re anxious to get them to visit this,” Luz Tavarez, vice president for government relations at Catholic Charities…

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Pope Leo XIV urges Villanova graduates to maintain Augustinian values — By: Catholic News Agency

In a message to Villanova’s Class of 2026, Pope Leo XIV called on graduates to remain faithful to the Augustinian values of “veritas, unitas, caritas (truth, unity, charity)” throughout their lives. “The world beyond Villanova is waiting for you, sometimes with open arms, and sometimes with truly dangerous intent. You will have the challenge and…

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Loyola University Maryland gets $500K private grant for community projects, ‘social trust’ efforts — By: Catholic News Agency

Loyola University Maryland received a $500,000 grant from the Aspen Institute to facilitate community projects and dialogue aimed at strengthening “social trust” among groups historically divided by race and income. The grant, awarded to the Jesuit university on May 19, is part of the Aspen Institute’s Trust in Practice Award grants, which are sponsored by…

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