Tue 18 March

Tuesday of the 2nd week of Lent, (commemoration of Saint Cyril of Jerusalem, Bishop, Doctor) First reading Isaiah 1:10,16-20 Cease to do evil; learn to do good Hear the word of the Lord,you rulers of Sodom;listen to the command of our God,you people of Gomorrah. ‘Wash, make yourselves clean.Take your wrong-doing out of my sight.Cease … Read moreTue 18 March

Trump administration defends deportation flights to El Salvador after federal judge orders them to halt

CV NEWS FEED // The Trump administration on Monday defended its decision to deport alleged Venezuelan gang members after a federal judge tried to halt the removals. The White House’s decision disregarded US District Judge James Boasberg’s ruling, which had barred the deportation of a group of Venezuelans under the Alien Enemies Act. President Donald … Read moreTrump administration defends deportation flights to El Salvador after federal judge orders them to halt

Pope Francis accepts resignation of Camden, New Jersey, bishop, appoints coadjutor bishop of same diocese as successor

CV NEWS FEED // Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Dennis Sullivan of the Diocese of Camden, New Jersey, according to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). The USCCB reports that the Pope appointed Bishop John Williams, 50, who is currently the coadjutor bishop of Camden, to be Bishop Sullivan’s successor.  … Read morePope Francis accepts resignation of Camden, New Jersey, bishop, appoints coadjutor bishop of same diocese as successor

Archdiocese of San Francisco to welcome 650 new Catholics this Easter

CV NEWS FEED // More than 650 people from the Archdiocese of San Francisco are preparing to enter full communion with the Catholic Church this Easter, following the Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion earlier this month. The Rite of Election took place March 9 at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the … Read moreArchdiocese of San Francisco to welcome 650 new Catholics this Easter

CatholicVote launches petition to stop ‘black mass’ at Kansas Capitol

CV NEWS FEED // CatholicVote has launched a petition demanding the cancellation of a so-called “black mass” scheduled to take place at the Kansas State Capitol on March 28.  The petition calls on Kansas Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly to take immediate action against what Catholic leaders describe as a direct attack on their faith. SIGN … Read moreCatholicVote launches petition to stop ‘black mass’ at Kansas Capitol

‘The Lord still has many friends’: Meet the 8 young adults embarking on the 2025 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage

CV NEWS FEED // This summer, eight young adults — referred to as the Perpetual Pilgrims — are putting their careers, degrees, and hobbies on pause to accompany Jesus in the Eucharist through cities and towns en route from Indianapolis to Los Angeles.  Arthur “Ace” Acuña, a 2023 graduate of Princeton University, hails from Nevada … Read more‘The Lord still has many friends’: Meet the 8 young adults embarking on the 2025 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage

Pope Francis reflects on trials, hope found in hospital

CV NEWS FEED // In his Sunday afternoon Angelus address, Pope Francis reflected on the value of trials and highlighted the hope to be found through Jesus in hospitals and other places of care. Speaking on the Gospel reading, which was on the Transfiguration, Pope Francis said that “Jesus immerses Himself in prayer and becomes … Read morePope Francis reflects on trials, hope found in hospital

Minneapolis pays $450,000 in attorneys’ fees after pro-life legal victory

CV NEWS FEED // The city of Minneapolis, Minnesota, has agreed to pay $450,000 in attorneys’ fees after settling a lawsuit over sidewalk counseling with a pro-life ministry last year. CatholicVote previously reported that Pro-Life Action Ministries were unconstitutionally barred from standing on public sidewalks around a Minneapolis Planned Parenthood location to offer support and … Read moreMinneapolis pays $450,000 in attorneys’ fees after pro-life legal victory

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