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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

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

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’

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’

CV NEWS FEED // Syrian politician Hind Kabawat, a Catholic and an advocate for interreligious dialogue and women’s rights, has been appointed to Syria’s new transitional government. She is the only woman in the cabinet. Vatican News reported that the transitional government’s responsibilities include drafting a new constitution and organizing an election following the overthrow … Read moreCatholic woman appointed to Syrian transitional government

CV NEWS FEED // Pope Francis’ health condition remains stable, with signs of improvement in his lungs, according to the latest update from the Holy See Press Office. Vatican News reported on the April 1 press office update, noting that the Pope is in good spirits and has been able to continue working at his … Read moreHoly See Press Office says Pope Francis’ lungs are improving

CV NEWS FEED // More than two months into President Donald Trump’s second term, roughly half of Americans are happy with his immigration policies, but they are less pleased with  how he has handled the economy, according to an Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll. The poll found that about nine in 10 … Read moreAP poll: Americans happy with Trump’s immigration policies but not with his handling of economy  

CV NEWS FEED // Attorney General Pam Bondi has directed federal prosecutors to seek the death penalty against Luigi Magione, who is accused of assassinating UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. “Luigi Mangione’s murder of Brian Thompson — an innocent man and father of two young children — was a premeditated, cold-blooded assassination that shocked America,” Bondi … Read moreAttorney General Pam Bondi seeks death penalty against Luigi Mangione