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US manufacturing and agriculture boosted by Trump’s tariffs and trade deals

President Donald Trump’s determination to restore manufacturing in the US and expand market access for American agricultural exports is yielding fruit despite an initial period of anxiety and uncertainty. The same tariffs that disrupted global trade and the US economy are now making American goods produced in small and mid-size companies “more price competitive with imports for … Read moreUS manufacturing and agriculture boosted by Trump’s tariffs and trade deals

Catholic clergy confraternity decries Washington law forcing violation of confession seal

CV NEWS FEED // A national confraternity of priests and deacons announced May 6 it opposes a recent Washington law that requires priests to break the seal of confession if they learn during the sacrament that a penitent has committed child sex abuse.  The Confraternity of Catholic Clergy stated in a news release that the … Read moreCatholic clergy confraternity decries Washington law forcing violation of confession seal

Expert: Catholics should bring faith into new public square of social media

CV NEWS FEED // Catholics would do well to take advantage of faith-based news, organizations, and social media that are now the new public square, according to a diocesan social media specialist. Corbin Hubbell, social media coordinator for the Diocese of Lincoln, Nebraska, wrote for the diocesan newspaper, Southern Nebraska Register, that social media and … Read moreExpert: Catholics should bring faith into new public square of social media

500th Catholic church attack since 2020: Man detonates explosive on perpetual adoration chapel altar

CV NEWS FEED // An explosion damaged the monstrance in an adoration chapel in Pennsylvania this week. It was the 500th attack on a Catholic church property since 2020. WFMZ reported that security camera footage shows a man entering the chapel attached to St. Teresa of Calcutta Church in Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania, on May 6, … Read more500th Catholic church attack since 2020: Man detonates explosive on perpetual adoration chapel altar

Papal Foundation joins Catholics in celebrating Pope Leo XIV

ROME // In a statement issued just minutes after Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, was announced, the Papal Foundation issued a statement celebrating his election and expressing their commitment to continue to work closely with the Successor of Peter.  The Papal Foundation’s statement offerred “prayers of love and gratitude as Pope Leo XIV … Read morePapal Foundation joins Catholics in celebrating Pope Leo XIV

Papal foundation commits $14 million to Global Catholic Aid and Development

CV NEWS FEED //  The Papal Foundation, a U.S.-based Catholic charitable organization, announced this week it will disburse over $14 million in grants and humanitarian assistance to support the Holy Father’s priorities and aid Catholic communities in developing nations. The announcement, according to an emailed press release, includes $10,032,000 in grants for 116 projects across … Read morePapal foundation commits $14 million to Global Catholic Aid and Development

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