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Notre Dame bests Villanova in Eternal City Tip-Off basketball games
Notre Dame and Villanova universities go head-to-head in the D1 college basketball season openers before thousands of fans at the Palazzo dello Sport in Rome on Nov. 1, 2026. | Credit: Abby Strelow/EWTN News November 2, 2026 at 9:25 AM ET ROME — Notre Dame defeated Villanova in the D1 college basketball season openers on Sunday, Nov. 1, with final scores of 74-72 for the men’s game and 99-75 for the women’s.
AI doesn't die — and that makes all the difference
All this provides access to that mystery that beckons us to a relationship of communion beyond our mortal limitations and that even surpasses our aspirations. Knowing death this way redirects our understanding of ourselves, our world and our future. The hallmark of conscious mortality births a wisdom that can never be artificially constructed. The imminence of death, our Sein zum Tode existence, accompanies us across our lifetime.
Pope Leo XIV welcomes thousands from Notre Dame, Villanova to Vatican ahead of historic game
Pope Leo XIV poses with visitors from Villanova University at the Vatican, Oct. 31, 2026. The Holy Father met with delegations from both Villanova and the University of Notre Dame ahead of the "Eternal City Tip-Off" taking place in Rome.
Pope Leo's hospitalization creates wave of fake AI pope images
While the rule, intended to prevent the public from sensationalizing the weakened condition of a pope and protect his privacy, may not seem necessary, history says otherwise: in 1958, Pope Pius XII's personal physician secretly photographed the dying pope and tried to sell the images, along with a play-by-play of the Holy Father's final moments, to the press.
Nov. 8, 2026: Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
As Matthew nears the climax of his Gospel, he depicts Jesus almost begging people to prepare for the coming tests of their commitment and his own final trial. Matthew describes how the humble Jesus led a procession that mimicked and made fun of the way a triumphal dictator would enter a conquered Jerusalem.
The Leo Chronicles: Brother Leo in Somalia
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Pope Leo relieves and surprises Rome pilgrims at first public event after surgery
Sister Annette, along with 50 other Sisters of St. Joseph of Cluny, had come all the way from India to stand in St. Peter's Square and catch a glimpse of Pope Leo XIV. The sisters' hopes were briefly dashed, however, when the pope was admitted to the hospital for a lung operation on Oct. 13.
Pope Leo XIV urges humanitarian cooperation between Ukraine and Russia during call with Zelenskyy
Pope Leo XIV spoke by phone Monday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, urging cooperation with Russia to allow humanitarian aid into the embattled city of Oleshky and the safe evacuation of civilians, the Vatican said. Leo recalled the "grave situation" in Oleshky, in Ukraine's Kherson region, and told Zelenskyy about his request to Russian President Vladimir Putin for a humanitarian ceasefire, according to a Vatican statement.
Meet the Young People Praying Outside Pope Leo’s Hospital
Following his lung cancer surgery, Catholics from around the world have continued to congregate at Gemelli Hospital to pray for the Holy Father. Young people join other faithful in prayerful vigil outside of Gemelli Hospital, where Pope Leo is recovering from lung surgery. (Photo: Abby Strelow/National Catholic Register) VaticanOctober 15, 2026 ROME — What does an Instagram story have in common with a Rosary? Outside Gemelli Hospital, where Pope Leo XIV will remain for about a week after his Oct.
Amoris Laetitia Revisited, and Smoking
LEFT: Pope Leo XIV speaks during a meeting marking the 10th anniversary of Pope Francis’ apostolic exhortation ‘Amoris Laetitia’ at the Vatican Oct. 7, 2026. RIGHT: Smoking holds a particular place in the Catholic imagination and recent trends show Gen-Z Catholics are lighting up.
The Marriage Crisis Is No Longer Just a Western Problem
The Vatican’s assembly on ‘Amoris Laetitia’ is putting in the spotlight a global breakdown of marriage and the family, including in traditionally Catholic countries like Poland and the Philippines. A wedding Mass underway in a Catholic church in Manila, Philippines, on June 12, 2016. (Photo: Nomad1988/Shutterstock) VaticanOctober 12, 2026 As the heads of bishops’ conferences from around the world gather in the Vatican for a Oct.
Notre Dame Religious Liberty Scholars Urge Supreme Court to Strike Down Texas Ten Commandments Law
The Texas law “forces state-sponsored religious instruction” on public school students, the filing says. The Ten Commandments sit outside the Texas Capitol where Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill into law on June 21, 2025, that requires public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments.
Students Pray for Notre Dame’s Catholic Identity After Dispute Over Pro-Abortion Professor
The event was originally planned as a protest in response to the university’s appointment of abortion advocate professor Susan Ostermann as the head of the Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies. Ultimately, however, students expressed their gratitude at the reversal of Ostermann’s appointment, calling it a 'victory' in the battle for Notre Dame’s Catholic identity. Members of the University of Notre Dame community take part in a prayer vigil on campus Feb. 27, 2026.
Bispo dos EUA reza terço por universidade católica que nomeou ativista pró-aborto
26 de fev de 2026 às 16:00 O bispo de Fort Wayne-South Bend, Indiana, EUA, Kevin Rhoades, rezou o terço com cerca de 50 pessoas na gruta de Nossa Senhora de Lourdes da universidade católica Notre Dame, em temperaturas congelantes no início da noite de quarta-feira (24) pela identidade católica da universidade, que nomeou uma ativista pró-aborto para um cargo de liderança.
Notre Dame Needs Her Students to Lead
In recent weeks, Notre Dame has been the subject of endless controversy in the media. Alumni, university faculty members, journalists, and bishops from across the country have contributed to the debate about Susan Ostermann’s recent appointment as the head of the Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies. Countless opinion pieces have been penned and beseeching letters addressed to administration about its apparent failure to act in accordance with Notre Dame’s Catholic identity and mission.
Bishop Rhoades Leads Rosary for Notre Dame’s Catholic Identity Amid Appointment Uproar
The prelate prayed the Rosary with students at Notre Dame’s iconic grotto as pressure mounts on the university to reverse its appointment of a pro-abortion professor to lead an academic institute. Bishop Kevin Rhoades (right) kneels with student organizers at the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes on the campus of the University of Notre Dame during a Rosary for the university's Catholic identity on Feb. 24, 2026. (photo: Jonathan Liedl/EWTN News) Education February 24, 2026 NOTRE DAME, Ind.
La Misa en una capilla de hielo reúne a miles en Notre Dame
A las 10 p.m., en la festividad tradicionalmente conocida como la Candelaria, estudiantes de la Universidad de Notre Dame (Estados Unidos) se reunieron en el campus norte para un evento poco común: la celebración de una Misa en una capilla hecha completamente de nieve y hielo.
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A las 10 p.m., en la festividad tradicionalmente conocida como la Candelaria, estudiantes de la Universidad de Notre Dame se reunieron en el campus norte para un evento poco común: la celebración de una Misa en una capilla hecha completamente de nieve y hielo.
Ice Chapel Mass Draws Thousands at Notre Dame
More than 2,000 students gather by ‘St. Olaf Chapel’ to celebrate the feast of Candlemas in South Bend, Indiana. Holy Cross Father Pete McCormick celebrates Mass Feb. 2, 2026, on the North Quad in front of the ‘St. Olaf Ice Chapel’ built by students. (photo: Matt Cashore / University of Notre Dame) Education February 3, 2026 SOUTH BEND, Ind.
Universidade nos EUA tem recorde de convertidos que se preparam para o batismo
26 de jan de 2026 às 16:04 Antes de ingressar na Universidade Notre Dame, nos EUA, a única vez que Alex Huang havia pisado numa igreja fora para um recital de piano. Agora, o calouro, nascido em Minnesota, está a poucos meses de se tornar católico. Criado por pais que nunca consideraram religião por causa de sua educação na China ateia, Huang se interessou pelo catolicismo no ensino médio e agora faz parte da Ordem de Iniciação Cristã de Adultos (OCIA) da Universidade Notre Dame.
Notre Dame Sees Record Number of Converts Preparing to Join Catholic Church
The witness of ‘on fire’ Catholic peers and the campus’ faith-based ‘atmosphere’ are behind the 76-person-strong OCIA class. A student is baptized during the Easter vigil Mass at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart on April 19, 2025. (photo: Michael Caterina / University of Notre Dame) Education January 26, 2026 Before his freshman year at the University of Notre Dame, the only time Alex Huang had ever set foot in a church building was for a piano recital.
dCEC Director Aids Newman’s Cause for Doctor of the Church
Pilgrims from around the world packed into St. Peter’s Square in Rome on November 1, the Solemnity of All Saints Day, to witness the designation of St. John Henry Newman as the 38th Doctor of the Church. The faithful included many students and educators who had gathered for the 2025 Jubilee of the World of Education. During the Mass celebrated by Pope Leo XIV, Newman was designated a Doctor of the Church and named the official co-patron saint of Catholic education, alongside St. Thomas Aquinas.
'An upward battle': Parents of special needs students in Indiana fight for their education
Editor's note: This story was produced by students in the University of Notre Dame's Gallivan Program in Journalism, Ethics, and Democracy. The students spent about three months gathering data, interviewing dozens of sources and writing and editing stories under the guidance of a former Star reporter now teaching at Notre Dame.
'An upward battle': Parents of special needs students in Indiana fight for their education
Abby Strelow and Brooke O’Brien University of Notre Dame Gallivan Program in Journalism, Ethics, and Democracy When Jackie Busch’s adopted son Makenley began attending high school in Hendricks County, she was confident he would succeed despite the brain abnormality and cerebral palsy that physically challenged him.
The Holy Cross Congregation and Notre Dame
In 1842, Father Edward Sorin and fellow priests of the Congregation of Holy Cross (C.S.C.) arrived in Indiana with a vision: to found the University of Notre Dame as a force for good in the world. Now, 183 years later, Notre Dame has grown to be a premier Catholic research university, with over 13,000 graduate and undergraduate students from around the world. Despite its growth, the university has faithfully maintained its relationship with Holy Cross.
A ‘Holy Tailgate’: Notre Dame Students Camp Out for ‘Vigil of the Vigil’
More than 150 students eagerly anticipated the Easter Vigil — with some camping out in front of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart for the entirety of Holy Saturday. Students line up at Notre Dame’s Basilica of the Sacred Heart before the Easter Vigil. (photo: Abby Strelow / NCRegister) Features April 22, 2025 At 9 a.m. on a chilly, grey morning in South Bend, Indiana, 30 Notre Dame students were camped out on a tree-lined quad.
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Abby Strelow Abby Strelow is a freelance journalist and a student in the Class of 2028 at the University of Notre Dame. She studies theology and the Program of Liberal Studies. Latest Search A ‘Holy Tailgate’: Notre Dame Students Camp Out for ‘Vigil of the Vigil’ More than 150 students eagerly anticipated the Easter Vigil — with some camping out in front of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart for the entirety of Holy Saturday. Features April 22, 2025
A ‘Holy Tailgate’: Notre Dame Students Camp Out for ‘Vigil of the Vigil’
More than 150 students eagerly anticipated the Easter Vigil — with some camping out in front of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart for the entirety of Holy Saturday. , April 22, 2025 – National Catholic Register At 9 a.m. on a chilly, grey morning in South Bend, Indiana, 30 Notre Dame students were camped out on a tree-lined quad. Lawn chairs filled a long sidewalk, as the queued-up students shared food, blankets and conversation. No, they weren’t pregaming for a Fighting Irish football game.
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