Higher education Archives

Peruvian bishops launch anti-corruption course after string of government scandals

Church in the Americas
Aug 24, 2019

With several ex-presidents in jail and a history of decades of corruption plaguing the highest ranks of their government, the Peruvian Catholic bishops have decided to fight back at the grassroots, establishing a university course to educate students on the causes of corruption, and how to stop it.

Campus ministry report stresses need for collaboration, more outreach

Catholic News Service, Church in the US
Oct 12, 2018

A report on Catholic campus ministry at U.S. colleges and universities found nearly nonexistent ministry at the nation’s community colleges.

Jesuit push to educate exiles complicated by U.S. policy

Church in the US, Global Church
Aug 10, 2018

“Jesuit Worldwide Learning” aims “to provide equitable high-quality tertiary learning to people and communities at the margins of societies.” Its underlying goal is to help “create a more peaceful and humane world.”

Catholic women’s college in India defends right to forbid headscarves

Global Church
Jun 29, 2018

A Catholic college in India has reaffirmed its right to have a dress code after Muslim students held a protest over the school’s ban on headscarves.

University in Pakistan gets a Catholic church

Global Church
Apr 22, 2018

A Catholic church on the premises of the University of Agriculture Faisalabad “will leave a message of love and harmony” throughout Pakistan, according to the president of the country’s bishops’ conference.

With new document, Pope seeks ‘bold cultural revolution’ in pontifical universities

Vatican
Jan 29, 2018

Pope Francis on Monday issued a new Magna Carta for pontifical universities, calling them to form leaders capable of unleashing a “cultural revolution.”