Catholic news outlets spotlight problems of blasphemy, coarse language 

CV NEWS FEED // Catholic media outlets have recently drawn attention to the troubling and widespread use of both blasphemy and coarse language. In a March 24 article for Angelus News, journalist Robert Brennan noted how normalized the use of profanities has become, compared with previous eras.  For example, a famous line from 1939’s Gone … Read moreCatholic news outlets spotlight problems of blasphemy, coarse language 

Jesuits plan to offer compensation to victims of Fr. Marko Rupnik

CV NEWS FEED // In a long-awaited gesture of accountability and healing, the Society of Jesus on March 26 announced its intention to offer compensation to victims of former Jesuit Father Marko Rupnik, who faces multiple allegations of sexual abuse. For the first time, Father Johan Verschueren, delegate of the Jesuit Superior General, has formally … Read moreJesuits plan to offer compensation to victims of Fr. Marko Rupnik

FBI releases files on 2017 shooting of GOP members playing in charity baseball game

CV NEWS FEED // FBI Director Kash Patel has announced the release of long-sought documents related to the 2017 Congressional Baseball Game shooting. “These are documents sought by Capitol Hill officials for almost 8 years,” Patel stated March 26. “Providing these documents was one of our top priorities in delivering a new FBI era of … Read moreFBI releases files on 2017 shooting of GOP members playing in charity baseball game

Springfield march draws thousands as pro-lifers push back against Illinois bills threatening lives of unborn, sick, elderly

CV NEWS FEED // Approximately 2,000 pro-life advocates gathered at the Illinois state Capitol in Springfield March 25, voicing strong opposition to recent legislative proposals that violate the dignity of human life. The event featured remarks from notable speakers, including former state representative and gubernatorial candidate Jeanne Ives, Bishop Thomas John Paprocki of the Diocese … Read moreSpringfield march draws thousands as pro-lifers push back against Illinois bills threatening lives of unborn, sick, elderly

Children’s advocate ‘Billboard Chris’ forcibly removed from public street by Australian police ahead of free speech trial

CV NEWS FEED // Internet sensation and children’s rights activist “Billboard Chris” was forcibly removed from an Australian street this week while wearing a sandwich poster board stating “children cannot consent to puberty blockers.” He goes to court on March 31 over Australia’s censorship of his posts on X last year. The Alliance Defending Freedom … Read moreChildren’s advocate ‘Billboard Chris’ forcibly removed from public street by Australian police ahead of free speech trial

Anheuser-Busch declines to sponsor St. Louis PrideFest, breaks 30-year partnership

CV NEWS FEED // Breaking longstanding partnerships, Anheuser-Busch is not sponsoring the St. Louis PrideFest or the San Francisco “Pride” festival this year, a change that comes amid shifting political and societal climates that have increasingly steered away corporations’ support of the LGBT agenda.  The brewing company, which was founded and is headquartered in St. … Read moreAnheuser-Busch declines to sponsor St. Louis PrideFest, breaks 30-year partnership

Archdiocese of Chicago alleges some sex abuse complaints were fabricated to get settlement payouts

CV NEWS FEED // The Archdiocese of Chicago, Illinois, filed a lawsuit March 24 alleging that several sexual abuse complaints filed against defrocked Chicago priest Daniel McCormack were made up to get hefty settlement payouts from the Church. The Chicago Tribune reported that the archdiocese’s suit is based on several jail call records, in which … Read moreArchdiocese of Chicago alleges some sex abuse complaints were fabricated to get settlement payouts

Pro-life progress in a divided Congress: Heritage Foundation details legislative gains, administrative setbacks

CV NEWS FEED // A newly released report from The Heritage Foundation presents a comprehensive review of how the 118th Congress navigated the post-Dobbs policy environment.  Authored by Melanie Israel, a visiting fellow at the Foundation’s DeVos Center for Life, Religion, and Family, the 31-page backgrounder evaluates both legislative advances and the challenges posed by … Read morePro-life progress in a divided Congress: Heritage Foundation details legislative gains, administrative setbacks

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