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Deadly Tornado Devastates Northern St. Louis, Other Midwest Communities

AP Photo/Michael PhillisPart of Centennial Christian Church in St. Louis collapsed on Friday, May 16, 2025, when severe storms, including a possible tornado, swept through the city. The EF-3 twister was part of a massive outbreak sequence on May 18 that also spawned tornadoes in Kentucky, killing at least 19 people in that state and … Read moreDeadly Tornado Devastates Northern St. Louis, Other Midwest Communities

State judge orders trial in pension dispute between Catholic hospital employees, Albany diocese

CV NEWS FEED // The Diocese of Albany, New York, is headed to a jury trial after a state judge sided with 1,100 former employees of a Catholic hospital who were denied some or all of their pension when the pension plan, which the diocese reportedly administered, collapsed in 2019. The Times Union reported that … Read moreState judge orders trial in pension dispute between Catholic hospital employees, Albany diocese

Chicago under investigation for alleged racial discrimination

CV NEWS FEED // The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) opened a formal investigation May 19 into the City of Chicago to determine whether its hiring practices under Mayor Brandon Johnson violate federal civil rights laws. In a letter addressed to Johnson, Assistant Attorney General Harmeet K. Dhillon announced that the DOJ Civil Rights Division … Read moreChicago under investigation for alleged racial discrimination

Diocese of Buffalo, New York, reaches $150M settlement with abuse survivors, meets with clergy to discuss payment

CV NEWS FEED // After reaching a $150 million settlement with clergy sexual abuse victims, the Diocese of Buffalo, New York, has begun meeting with its priests to discuss how to repay the victims, according to a local news source. 7 WKBW, a Buffalo affiliate of ABC, reported May 15 that in the coming weeks … Read moreDiocese of Buffalo, New York, reaches $150M settlement with abuse survivors, meets with clergy to discuss payment

Experts to warn EU about dangers of online censorship law

CV NEWS FEED // Experts will gather at the European Parliament May 21 to discuss the dangers of a 2022 European Union online censorship law and put pressure on the European Commission to overturn it. According to a news release from Christian legal organization Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) International, the conference will address the Digital … Read moreExperts to warn EU about dangers of online censorship law

New US ambassador to Mexico begins tenure with visit to Our Lady of Guadalupe shrine

CV NEWS FEED // Within hours of arriving in Mexico on May 15 to assume his new diplomatic role, US Ambassador Ronald Johnson honored tradition by visiting the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, accompanied by his wife.  “Upon arriving in Mexico, as people of faith, my wife Alina and I visited Our Lady of … Read moreNew US ambassador to Mexico begins tenure with visit to Our Lady of Guadalupe shrine

Bishop Barron to Catholic University Graduates: Secularism Is a ‘Poison to the Soul’ — So Conform Your Life to Love

Denny HenryBishop Robert Barron addresses graduates and their families at The Catholic University of America on May 17, 2025, for the 2025 commencement address. Bishop Robert Barron challenged the new graduates: ‘Contrive a way to make your life a gift. Do not endeavor to fill up your ego; rather, endeavor to make it a conduit … Read moreBishop Barron to Catholic University Graduates: Secularism Is a ‘Poison to the Soul’ — So Conform Your Life to Love

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