Pope Monthly Intention – April 2024
For the role of women Let us pray that the dignity and worth of women be recognized in every culture, and for an end to the discrimination they face in various parts of the world. Read more
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For women
When the voices and experiences of women are heard, all of society is truly enriched. Let us pray together that, through encounter and dialogue, “the genius of woman” may be allowed to flourish in today’s world. Pope Francis
Burkina Faso and Haiti
Let us pray for the victims of the recent attacks on places of worship in Burkina Faso; as well as for the people of Haiti, where crimes and kidnappings by armed gangs continue. Pope Francis
Monthly Prayer For the martyrs of our day, witnesses to Christ
Good and Loving Father, Because we have been saved by your Son Jesus, the deceiver and father of lies hates us and stirs up persecution that, from the time of Jesus and of the early Church, continues to this day. The martyrs have had the grace to confess Jesus to the end, unto death. They … Read moreMonthly Prayer For the martyrs of our day, witnesses to Christ
Pope Monthly Intention – March 2024
<p> Let us pray that those who risk their lives for the Gospel in various parts of the world might imbue the Church with their courage and missionary drive. </p> <br> Read more
Report: Religious Freedom ‘Collapsing’ in Hong Kong as Communist Party Tightens Control
CV NEWS FEED // Religious freedom in Hong Kong is collapsing due to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) abusing and taking control of the region’s religious institutions, according to a recent report. The Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong Foundation (CFHK) published an extensive report on January 30, titled, “Hostile Takeover: The CCP and Hong … Read moreReport: Religious Freedom ‘Collapsing’ in Hong Kong as Communist Party Tightens Control
The Churches That Count
This week the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that Aimenn D. Penny was sentenced to 216 months in prison and three additional years of supervised release for attempted arson of a church. The 20-year-old man had pled guilty last October to hate crime charges under the Church Arson Prevention Act and to using explosives to … Read moreThe Churches That Count
Catholic Leaders Call Bishops Around the World to Reject Fiducia Supplicans
More than 90 Catholic leaders, including priests, scholars, and authors have signed an open letter asking Catholic cardinals and bishops to forbid the application of Fiducia Supplicans in their dioceses. The controversial document Fiducia Supplicans (FS) is a declaration issued by the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith (DDF) which allows clergy to bless … Read moreCatholic Leaders Call Bishops Around the World to Reject Fiducia Supplicans
New Data Show Why Dating Apps Are Declining in Popularity Among Millennials, Gen-Z
CV NEWS FEED // Millennials and Generation-Z (Gen Z) college graduates are increasingly disinterested in dating apps as they search for long-term, meaningful relationships, according to a recent report by the secular online newsletter Bustle. “Once a staple of the 20-something experience, these apps are now playing catch-up by rolling out new features and aiming … Read moreNew Data Show Why Dating Apps Are Declining in Popularity Among Millennials, Gen-Z
Plans for World Day of Children Announced at Vatican Press Conference
CV NEWS FEED // Plans for the first-ever World Day of Children in May were presented at a Vatican press conference Friday. Pope Francis announced World Day of Children following the Angelus on December 8, saying that “whoever is like a child belongs to the kingdom of God.” “Children teach us the honesty of relationships, … Read morePlans for World Day of Children Announced at Vatican Press Conference