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Cardinals Discuss Church’s Future Challenges As Sistine Chapel Preparations Begin

Vatican MediaCardinals are seen before Pope Francis’ body in the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta, Wednesday, April 23, 2025. According to the Holy See, over 100 cardinal electors participated and renewed their oath of secrecy prescribed by the apostolic constitution Universi Dominici Gregis as the May 7 conclave date approaches. Read More

Cardinal Newman Society: The state of Catholic education in the US

CV NEWS FEED // Enrollment in Catholic schools has been declining in the US for the last six decades after peaking in the 1964-65 school year, a new report from the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) discovered. Patrick Reilly, founder of the Cardinal Newman Society, recently wrote that the NCEA’s summary of Catholic education in … Read moreCardinal Newman Society: The state of Catholic education in the US

Family sought help for mentally ill arson suspect before attack on Pennsylvania governor’s home

CV NEWS FEED // Family members of Cody Balmer, the man accused of setting fire to Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s mansion earlier this month, said they repeatedly tried to get him mental health help before the arson took place. In the early hours of April 13, Balmer allegedly breached the governor’s mansion grounds, broke windows, … Read moreFamily sought help for mentally ill arson suspect before attack on Pennsylvania governor’s home

Police search for suspect after shooting at Illinois State University

CV NEWS FEED // Police are investigating a Sunday night shooting at Illinois State University (ISU) that left one person injured and prompted an ongoing search for a suspect. The incident occurred April 27 just before 8 p.m. at ISU’s Bone Student Center in Normal, Illinois, NBC Chicago reported. School officials issued an emergency alert … Read morePolice search for suspect after shooting at Illinois State University

How many electors are registered to vote in the conclave? Who is not attending?

VATICAN CITY // Though 135 electors are registered to vote in the conclave set to begin May 7, there will tentatively be 134 present in the Sistine Chapel to elect the next pope.  Cardinal Antonio Cañizares, 79, archbishop emeritus of Valencia, was eligible to join the other electors from around the world. However, two days … Read moreHow many electors are registered to vote in the conclave? Who is not attending?

Hindu man who burned missionary family alive receives hero’s welcome in India after release from prison

CV NEWS FEED // A man who burned a missionary father and his 6- and 10-year-old sons alive in 1999 was released April 16 and received a “hero’s welcome,” according to Morning Star News.  Mahendra Hembram was greeted with garland and the chant “Jai Shri Ram [Hail lord Rama]” when he walked out of the … Read moreHindu man who burned missionary family alive receives hero’s welcome in India after release from prison

Helicopter pilot ignored warning just before deadly D.C. crash, investigators find

CV NEWS FEED // The pilot of the Army Black Hawk helicopter that collided with a passenger jet over the Potomac River earlier this year failed to heed her co-pilot’s urgent instruction to change course, investigators have found. This critical error, they stated, combined with breakdowns in air traffic control and systemic deficiencies at Reagan … Read moreHelicopter pilot ignored warning just before deadly D.C. crash, investigators find

New video released of Pope Francis before his hospitalization: ‘Young people, listen to your grandparents’

CV NEWS FEED // A video of Pope Francis recorded Jan. 8 was released on April 27, the day after his funeral and as teenagers from around the world gathered in Rome for the Jubilee of Teenagers. The video, Vatican News reported, was published by Italian news outlet Oggi (Today). In the video, Pope Francis … Read moreNew video released of Pope Francis before his hospitalization: ‘Young people, listen to your grandparents’

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