Notre Dame of Maryland University has established its largest fund dedicated exclusively to student research, raising more than $100,000 to support academic projects across disciplines.

The bishops of France are urging the faithful to take part in a prayer novena that began June 21, as lawmakers move closer to a pivotal vote on legislation that could permanently legalize “assisted dying” in the country.

Although the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear its case and the land has been transferred, an Indigenous coalition seeking to protect its sacred site at Oak Flat in Arizona from destruction by a copper mining giant continues its legal efforts, the group’s lawyer told OSV News.

Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa praised the hundreds of Jordanian Catholics and other Christians gathered June 19 for a celebratory Mass at the Shrine of Our Lady of the Mount for maintaining their faith in turbulent and challenging times as part of their annual pilgrimage.

As the U.S. marks its 250th anniversary, a number of faith and civic leaders will be on hand as Pope Leo XIV accepts — via livestream from the Vatican — a major honor for his efforts to promote religious liberty, along with freedom of expression and conscience.