US State Department monitoring case of UK woman charged over abortion facility ‘buffer zone’ conversations

CV NEWS FEED // A U.S. State Department bureau is monitoring the case of a British woman who was brought to trial for engaging in peaceful conversations with abortion-minded women inside a “buffer zone” around an abortion facility. CatholicVote previously reported that Livia Tossici-Bolt, a retired medical scientist, was charged with violating a public spaces … Read moreUS State Department monitoring case of UK woman charged over abortion facility ‘buffer zone’ conversations

Republicans swept Florida special elections, expanding House Majority

CV NEWS FEED // Republicans celebrated two victories in Florida special elections Tuesday night, securing their hold on the House majority. Republican Reps. Jimmy Patronis and Randy Fine from Florida won their races by double-digit margins, despite Democrats’ heavy fundraising efforts. CatholicVote praised the results on X, saying, “The red wave is alive and well … Read moreRepublicans swept Florida special elections, expanding House Majority

Wisconsin voters approve law requiring voter ID

CV NEWS FEED // Wisconsin voters approved a constitutional amendment Tuesday to require photo identification at the polls, formally enshrining the state’s existing voter ID law into the state constitution. BREAKING: Wisconsin voted to enshrine voter ID into the state constitution. Democrats won’t be able to get rid of voter ID in Wisconsin. pic.twitter.com/YwaO5TYCjF — … Read moreWisconsin voters approve law requiring voter ID

Catholic leaders in Myanmar call for global aid as earthquake death toll rises

CV NEWS FEED // Nearly 3,000 lives have been lost following a powerful earthquake in central Myanmar, prompting a plea from the country’s Catholic community for swift humanitarian aid.  The 7.7-magnitude earthquake, which struck the Mandalay-Sagaing region on March 28, has left thousands of survivors without shelter, medical care, or basic supplies, UCA News reported … Read moreCatholic leaders in Myanmar call for global aid as earthquake death toll rises

Paris to host celebrations for the 400th anniversary of the Vincentians

CV NEWS FEED // A Catholic society founded by St. Vincent de Paul in 1625 dedicated to evangelizing the poor is celebrating its 400th anniversary this month in a five-day commemoration, concluding May 1 in a solemn Mass at the Church of Saint-Eustache in Paris.  According to an April 2 press release, the Congregation of … Read moreParis to host celebrations for the 400th anniversary of the Vincentians

100-Year-Old Virgin Mary statue defaced at New York parish

CV NEWS FEED // Vandals recently defaced a 100-year-old statue of the Virgin Mary and the Christ Child outside St. Theresa’s Church in Briarcliff Manor, New York. A dark, tar-like substance was poured over the statue, and one of Mary’s hands was broken in the attack, News12 Westchester reported. Parish leaders quickly worked to remove … Read more100-Year-Old Virgin Mary statue defaced at New York parish

A Forgotten Martyrdom and a Call for Human Fraternity

Pacific PressThe Ethiopian community marches against ISIS and xenophopia in Rome on April 23, 2015, days after Ethiopian Orthodox Christians were murdered by ISIS in Libya. COMMENTARY: This Easter, let us recall the 30 Ethiopian Orthodox martyrs and the tenuous, painful and yet real progress made against the ideological underpinning of anti-Christian hate. Read More

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