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Burch confirmation as Holy See ambassador gains urgency as Vatican faces leadership transition

CV NEWS FEED // The Senate Foreign Relations Committee could vote as early as next week on the confirmation of CatholicVote president Brian Burch as US ambassador to the Holy See — a post that remains unfilled even as the global Catholic Church enters a time of profound transition. If the committee moves forward, the … Read moreBurch confirmation as Holy See ambassador gains urgency as Vatican faces leadership transition

Pope Francis and Conclave 2025: Still waiting for a Third-Millennium Pope

The Roman Catholic Church is still waiting for a genuinely third-millennium pope. All three of the last popes—John Paul II, Benedict XVI, and Pope Francis—were men very much shaped by the 20th rather than the 21st century. When Benedict XVI died, I reflected that both JPII and Benedict were members of what we in America … Read morePope Francis and Conclave 2025: Still waiting for a Third-Millennium Pope

Day 5 – Octave of Easter

“Do Not Be Afraid” “Peace be with you.” But they were startled and frightened, thinking they were seeing a ghost. –Luke 24:35–48 Reflection: Have you ever been so overwhelmed or unsure that even good news feels scary? That’s where the disciples were.Jesus stood right in front of them—alive, glowing with peace—and their first reaction was fear. They … Read moreDay 5 – Octave of Easter

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