After deadly riots, Ecuador's bishops call for 'evaluation' of prison system
- Feb 27, 2021
Student activists say Notre Dame is refusing to adopt an anti-porn filter for its on-campus WiFi system.
Catholic University of America announced on Wednesday that its embattled Dean of the National Catholic School of Social Service had resigned from his post as dean.
On Monday, the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. announced that it would offer free tuition to students from Puerto Rico displaced by recent hurricanes. While several other institutions of higher education have already set up similar programs to aid the island, this is the first of its kind by a Catholic university.
The president of the Catholic University of America insists universities should be places where there can be civil exchanges of ideas, debates, and discussions. John Garvey says we do ourselves a disservice if we consent only to engage with people in an echo chamber, who align with our every position or commitment.
John Garvey, President of the Catholic University of America, wants to take a new look at the famed “Land O’Lakes Statement” from 50 years ago, which amounted to a declaration of independence for Catholic universities from ecclesiastical control. He says that’s easier to do under Pope Francis, because his teaching is so interesting and relevant that universities more readily understand why it should be part of their conversations.