US bishops urge Christians to pray for peace, end to violence in Holy Land

CV NEWS FEED // The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is calling on Christians to pray for lasting peace in the Holy Land. “I am deeply saddened that the ceasefire in Gaza, which had been implemented in January and carried with it the hope that this deadly conflict would end, has broken down, … Read moreUS bishops urge Christians to pray for peace, end to violence in Holy Land

Commission Urges Trump to Take Action Against Governments That Violate Religious Freedom

Screenshot“It has been disappointing to see how seldom a CPC designation has resulted in real consequences for those responsible for religious freedom violations,” U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom Chairman Stephen Schneck told CNA. The State Department designates 12 countries as CPCs, including China, Cuba, Iran, Nicaragua, Pakistan, Russia, and Saudi Arabia. Read More

Young Christian in Pakistan Brutally Attacked for Refusing to Convert to Islam

Rizwan Tabassum A Christian boy holds a crucifix during a protest in Karachi on Aug. 22, 2023, to condemn the attack on churches in Pakistan. More than 80 Christian homes and 19 churches were vandalized in an hourslong riot in Jaranwala in Punjab province on Aug. 16 after unverified reports that a Koran had been … Read moreYoung Christian in Pakistan Brutally Attacked for Refusing to Convert to Islam

What is a Novena?

A novena is a traditional Catholic practice of prayer that lasts for nine consecutive days, seeking the intercession of God, the Blessed Virgin Mary, or the saints for a specific intention. The term “novena” comes from the Latin word “novem,” meaning nine, and it is rooted in both the Bible and the long-standing devotional practices of the … Read moreWhat is a Novena?

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