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CV NEWS FEED // Cardinal Christophe Pierre, apostolic nuncio to the United States, celebrated Mass March 3 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., offering prayers for Pope Francis, who remains hospitalized amid ongoing health concerns. The Mass was attended by nearly 1,000 people, Our Sunday Visitor reported, … Read moreCardinal Pierre celebrates Mass for ailing Pope: ‘The just shall bear fruit even in old age’

CV NEWS FEED // After the Connecticut General Assembly decided not to consider a bill legalizing assisted suicide, a representative who worked to introduce the legislation expressed confidence that it will eventually succeed.  “It’s just a matter of when,” said Rep. John Elliott, a Democrat, who introduced House Bill 5625 in January alongside Rep. Jonathan … Read moreConnecticut legislator says defeat of assisted suicide bill is likely short-term

CV NEWS FEED // A national nonprofit is launching Assisted Suicide Watch, an initiative that will raise awareness of dignified end-of-life care and oppose the assisted suicide and euthanasia industry, colloquially known as “Big Death.” Aging with Dignity announced the initiative in a Feb. 27 press release that outlines several proven arguments against physician-assisted suicide … Read moreNational nonprofit’s new Assisted Suicide Watch to stand against ‘Big Death’ industry

CV NEWS FEED // Professional athletes from the United States and their families raised $7.5 million for Compassion International’s Survival Centers, which provide critical prenatal and early childhood care in developing countries. A press release from Compassion International states that their campaign, “The Fight for First,” raised enough money to fund 500 survival centers around … Read moreUS athletes raise $7.5M to help pregnant moms facing poverty in developing countries

CV NEWS FEED // Pope Francis has not experienced any further medical crises and remains alert and without fever, according to an update from the Holy See Press Office the evening of March 4.  The Vatican had reported Tuesday morning that the Pope “slept through the night and now continues to rest,” remaining under medical … Read morePope Francis stable after respiratory crises, remains in hospital