Oklahoma Governor Signs Order Directing State to Prioritize Religious Freedom

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt speaks to attendees at the 2022 Student Action Summit at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, Florida. The order, announced on Monday, initiates a review of various state laws and policies to ensure they comply with religious freedom protections enshrined in both the U.S. Constitution and the Oklahoma Constitution. Read More

‘Our Saints and Relics Helped Protect Us’: Tornado Wreaks Havoc On Louisiana Parish

An EF2 tornado in the early hours of March 31, 2025, in Grand Prairie, Louisiana, tore off the roof of the St. Peter parish catechism building. St. Peter’s church houses numerous relics, including those of Blessed Carlos Acutis, St. Peter, St. Paul, and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. Acutis is set to be canonized at the … Read more‘Our Saints and Relics Helped Protect Us’: Tornado Wreaks Havoc On Louisiana Parish

Illinois homeschool bill sparks alarm over parental rights and state overreach

CV NEWS FEED // Watchdog organizations are warning that new legislation in Illinois could severely limit educational freedom and the rights of homeschooling parents. The Homeschool Legal Defense Agency (HSLDA) reported that the bill, introduced on March 13, would require parents to submit an annual notice to the state’s education authorities, providing detailed information about … Read moreIllinois homeschool bill sparks alarm over parental rights and state overreach

Prominent atheists split with leading secular group over ‘quasireligious and unscientific’ gender ideology

CV NEWS FEED // Atheists who have long supported the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF), an organization that promotes further secularizing the government, are breaking ranks with it because of its embrace of radical gender ideology. In a recent essay published by The Wall Street Journal, Jerry Coyne, professor emeritus of ecology and evolution at … Read moreProminent atheists split with leading secular group over ‘quasireligious and unscientific’ gender ideology

Musk claims millions of illegal immigrants issued Social Security Numbers

CV NEWS FEED // Elon Musk, head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), unveiled a “mind-blowing” chart Sunday showing a sharp rise in Social Security numbers issued to illegal immigrants under the Biden administration.  At a town hall meeting in Wisconsin, Musk and DOGE colleague Antonio Gracias accused the administration of manipulating immigration policy … Read moreMusk claims millions of illegal immigrants issued Social Security Numbers

Prominent Christian group endorses bill to protect free speech in churches, religious nonprofits

CV NEWS FEED // The Family Research Council (FRC) is backing newly introduced legislation that seeks to protect the ability of churches and religious nonprofits to speak freely on political matters. The Free Speech Fairness Act was introduced this week by Rep. Mark Harris, R-N.C., and Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., FRC reported. It proposes a … Read moreProminent Christian group endorses bill to protect free speech in churches, religious nonprofits

‘A father to a prodigal world’: Church to commemorate St. John Paul II 20 years after his passing

CV NEWS FEED // On April 2, 2025, the world commemorates the 20th anniversary of the death of Pope Saint John Paul II, one of the most beloved and influential figures in modern Church history. At the Vatican, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the secretary of state, will preside over a special anniversary Mass in St. Peter’s … Read more‘A father to a prodigal world’: Church to commemorate St. John Paul II 20 years after his passing

Winthrop University rejects pro-life club, says topic raises ‘too many emotions’

CV NEWS FEED // A Winthrop University student says the school denied her attempt to start a Students for Life chapter because “there might be too many emotions with this topic,” according to a school official. Riley Dill, who attends the public university in Rock Hill, South Carolina, shared her experience in a March 28 … Read moreWinthrop University rejects pro-life club, says topic raises ‘too many emotions’

Pope’s April prayer intention: That ‘new technologies will respect the dignity of the human person’

CV NEWS FEED // Pope Francis announced his prayer intentions for April in a video message, praying that new technologies will respect human dignity. “Let us pray that the use of the new technologies will not replace human relationships, will respect the dignity of the person, and will help us face the crises of our … Read morePope’s April prayer intention: That ‘new technologies will respect the dignity of the human person’

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