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Cover of the book “The Teacher: The Humanism of Pope Francis.”

Book on the thought of Pope Francis to be distributed in Buenos Aires province schools

Aug 12, 2025

By Julieta Villar

The government of Buenos Aires province in Argentina will distribute the book “The Teacher: The Humanism of Pope Francis” in... Read more

Pope Francis meets participants in the international conference ‘Lines of Development of the Global Compact on Education’ in a room adjacent to the Vatican's Paul VI Hall, June 1, 2022.

Pope Francis: Guarding ‘dead traditions’ is dangerous for the Church’s life

Jun 1, 2022

By Courtney Mares

The pope was speaking to participants in an international conference on education. Read more

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Does the new Vatican document on Catholic schools change anything?

Apr 11, 2022

By Andrea Gagliarducci

The recent Vatican instruction was in the works for years. Read more

Pope Francis with participants in the meeting “Religions and Education: Towards a Global Compact on Education” at the Vatican, Oct. 5, 2021.

Pope Francis discusses education with faith leaders on World Teachers’ Day

Oct 5, 2021

By Courtney Mares

Muslim, Jewish, Buddhist, Sikh, and Jain representatives gathered at the Vatican. Read more