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From left, teachers Susan Stanke, Eileen McGurran and Dave Gottwalt of St. Rose of Lima Catholic School in Roseville pray during the closing Mass of the National Catholic Educational Association Convention April 9 at the Minneapolis Convention Center in downtown Minneapolis.  DAVE HRBACEK  |  THE CATHOLIC SPIRIT

NCEA convention draws nearly 4,000 to Minneapolis

On April 7, Archbishop Bernard Hebda told nearly 4,000 educators at the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) convention that Catholic education continues to form people throughout their lives. He said this while presiding at the opening Mass of the April 7-9 gathering at the Minneapolis Convention Center.
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Men and women pray during Pope Leo XIV's meeting with the university community at the Catholic University of Central Africa in Yaoundé, Cameroon, April 17, 2026. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez)

Pope Leo tells African students AI revolution risks changing ‘our very relationship with truth’

YAOUNDÉ, Cameroon (OSV News) -- Pope Leo XIV has warned that the rise of artificial intelligence threatens to change humanity's relationship with truth, calling on Catholic universities to help form leaders capable of navigating an increasingly digital world with integrity and discernment.
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From left, teachers Susan Stanke, Eileen McGurran and Dave Gottwalt of St. Rose of Lima Catholic School in Roseville pray during the closing Mass of the National Catholic Educational Association Convention April 9 at the Minneapolis Convention Center in downtown Minneapolis.  DAVE HRBACEK  |  THE CATHOLIC SPIRIT

NCEA convention draws nearly 4,000 to Minneapolis

On April 7, Archbishop Bernard Hebda told nearly 4,000 educators at the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) convention that Catholic education continues to form people throughout their lives. He said this while presiding at the opening Mass of the April 7-9 gathering at the Minneapolis Convention Center.
Men and women pray during Pope Leo XIV's meeting with the university community at the Catholic University of Central Africa in Yaoundé, Cameroon, April 17, 2026. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez)

Pope Leo tells African students AI revolution risks changing ‘our very relationship with truth’

YAOUNDÉ, Cameroon (OSV News) -- Pope Leo XIV has warned that the rise of artificial intelligence threatens to change humanity's relationship with truth, calling on Catholic universities to help form leaders capable of navigating an increasingly digital world with integrity and discernment.
Pope Leo XIV waves as he attends a Meeting for Peace at St. Joseph's Cathedral in Bamenda, Cameroon, April 16, 2026. (OSV News photo/Guglielmo Mangiapane, Reuters)

Pope Leo named one of Time magazine’s ‘100 Most Influential People of 2026’

(OSV News) -- Time magazine has named Pope Leo XIV to its "100 Most Influential People of 2026" list.
Costa Rican authorities receive a flight carrying 25 people deported from the U.S. at the Juan Santamaria International Airport, near Alajuela, Costa Rica, April 11, 2026. The passengers, all nationals of third countries, arrived under an agreement with the U.S. that Costa Rica will accept such deportees. (OSV News photo/Mayela Lopez, Reuters)

Church concerned about Costa Rica’s deal with US to receive deportees every week

(OSV News) -- The Catholic Church in Costa Rica has expressed concern over an agreement signed by the government and the United States under which the Central American country will receive up to 25 migrants per week deported by Washington.
A young man bows his head in prayer during Holy Thursday’s Mass of the Lord's Supper at the Altar of the Chair in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican April 17, 2025. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez)

UPDATE: Gallup: Young men are an ’emerging exception’ among ‘low ebb’ of religiosity in US

(OSV News) -- An increasing number of the nation's young men say religion is "very important" in their lives, marking a return to levels seen 25 years ago, and edging them ahead of young women on the issue, according to Gallup.
This is a composite image featuring the book "He Leadeth Me" by Jesuit Father Walter Ciszek and a photo of Father Ciszek. (OSV News photo/Megan Marley/A.D. Times)

Vatican ends canonization cause for Jesuit Father Walter Ciszek

(OSV News) -- The canonization cause for Jesuit Father Walter Ciszek -- a Polish American priest who ministered amid years in Soviet captivity -- has been terminated, although Vatican's decision does not "diminish the enduring spiritual value" of his witness, said a leading advocate for the cause.
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Local musician leads Mass worship, plays original music in Twin City pubs

Alec Collins was born in Lino Lakes, and growing up, he was active at St. Paul in Ham Lake. The parish was a big inspiration for the young musician, who credited its charismatic worship.
People meet-and-greet at St. Joseph Business Guild’s Feb. 5 quarterly meeting at Holy Family in St. Louis Park. JOE RUFF  |  THE CATHOLIC SPIRIT

Business exposition and job fair May 1-2 in Edina seeks to help build a ‘Catholic economy’

With Mass, vendors, breakout sessions, awards and a sales pitch competition, the Twin Cities-based St. Joseph Business Guild is hosting a special effort toward its goal of building a “Catholic economy,” guild founder Roger Vasko said. “If we don’t build a Catholic economy, someone will build a different economy for us,” Vasko, 67, said of businesses banding together in the guild to share expertise and find employees, customers and like-minded men and women of faith. Called St. Joseph’s Fair, the May 1-2 event will be held at St. Patrick in Edina.
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Archbishop Hebda shares how hope in the Resurrection should shape lives

Archbishop Bernard Hebda remembers a spirit of ecumenism in his Pittsburgh community when he was a young boy, shortly after the Second Vatican Council. His parish hosted the local Lutheran pastor.
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Protecting children from social media addiction

A solution to minors spending too much time on social media without parental guidance is gaining traction at the Capitol. It’s called the Stop the Harms from Addictive Social Media Act (HF4138 and SF4696). This bipartisan legislation would help alleviate the problems surrounding addiction through two key parts. One, it would require verifiable parental consent for child accounts. Two, it would require that social media platforms be less addictive by design for youth under 16. In practice, this means that features such as auto-play video, infinite scroll, targeted advertising and others would be prohibited for youth accounts.
Rebecca Ferguson and Cillian Murphy star in a scene from the movie "Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man." The OSV News classification is L -- limited adult audience, films whose problematic content many adults would find troubling. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is R -- restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. (OSV News photo/Robert Viglasky, Netflix)

Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man

Beginning in 2013, a fact-based British drama series about a gang that wielded power in the Midlands city of Birmingham in the late 19th and early 20th centuries proved immensely popular with TV audiences. Having made a name for itself on the BBC, the show went on to become a hit on Netflix as well.
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The victory of Easter present in our lives

There is an old movie theater in Maplewood that has long since closed its doors and silenced its sound systems while turning off its projectors. The silver screens inside it stand blank and lifeless as one expects they will remain until finally the building is demolished and the land sold to some developer to create a new building.
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inside the capitol from Minnesota Catholic Conference

Protecting children from social media addiction

A solution to minors spending too much time on social media without parental guidance is gaining traction at the Capitol. It’s called the Stop the Harms from Addictive Social Media Act (HF4138 and SF4696). This bipartisan legislation would help alleviate the problems surrounding addiction through two key parts. One, it would require verifiable parental consent for child accounts. Two, it would require that social media platforms be less addictive by design for youth under 16. In practice, this means that features such as auto-play video, infinite scroll, targeted advertising and others would be prohibited for youth accounts.
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