3 Saints Close to Pope Francis’ Heart
Wikimedia Commons L to R: three of Francis’ favorites: St. Francis of Assisi, St. Thérèse of Lisieux and St. Joseph The Holy Father had a personal devotion to particular saints … Read More
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Global Church prepares to celebrate 25 years of Divine Mercy Sunday
CV NEWS FEED // On April 27, Catholics around the world will celebrate the 25th anniversary of Divine Mercy Sunday, honoring the message of extraordinary mercy that Jesus entrusted to the polish nun Saint Faustina Kowalska. Pope Saint John Paul II established the feast in 2000 on the same day he canonized Saint Faustina. This … Read moreGlobal Church prepares to celebrate 25 years of Divine Mercy Sunday
White House releases message of solidarity on Armenian Remembrance Day
CV NEWS FEED // President Donald Trump released a statement April 24 for Armenian Remembrance Day to commemorate Medz Yeghern, the 1915-1923 Armenian genocide that occurred in what is now modern-day Turkey. “Today we commemorate the Meds Yeghern, and honor the memories of those wonderful souls who suffered in one of the worst disasters of … Read moreWhite House releases message of solidarity on Armenian Remembrance Day
Two Democratic judges arrested in separate states for aiding illegal immigrants
CV NEWS FEED // Two Democratic judges in Wisconsin and New Hampshire were arrested this week for aiding illegal immigrants and interfering with federal immigration enforcement. In Wisconsin, Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan was taken into custody Friday by the FBI after reportedly helping an illegal immigrant evade arrest at a courthouse last week. … Read moreTwo Democratic judges arrested in separate states for aiding illegal immigrants
Baby Wren dies on Good Friday, apparently unrelated to impending life support removal
CV NEWS FEED // A one-month-old girl whose family fought a Texas hospital to keep her on a life-saving ventilator passed away on Good Friday. Her death appears to be unrelated to the impending removal of life support. CatholicVote previously reported that a hospital in northern Texas earlier this month wanted to remove baby Wren’s … Read moreBaby Wren dies on Good Friday, apparently unrelated to impending life support removal
Divine Mercy Takes Center Stage With Pope Francis’ Funeral
Pope Francis at the Divine Mercy vigil in St. Peter’s Square on April 2, 2016. COMMENTARY: The mercy of God is invoked at any Catholic funeral, and Divine Mercy has been a mainstay of papal life for 25 years. Read More
Fraternity and Friction: Pope Francis’ Complex Relationship With the Jewish World
In this handout provided by the Israeli Government Press Office, Pope Francis visits the Western Wall, in Jerusalem’s Old City, on May 26, 2014. ANALYSIS: Pope Francis’ pontificate, marked by strong friendships with the Jewish community, was also influenced by geopolitical realities in the Global South and revealed certain risks for future Jewish-Catholic dialogue. Read … Read moreFraternity and Friction: Pope Francis’ Complex Relationship With the Jewish World
Wisconsin honors workers with St. Joseph Day: A growing Catholic tribute to labor
CV NEWS FEED // The Wisconsin State Legislature recently passed a resolution establishing May 1 as St. Joseph the Worker Day, coinciding with the Catholic Church’s observance of the feast day honoring the patron saint of workers. On April 22, 2025, Wisconsin adopted Senate Joint Resolution 16, aligning its language and spirit with Louisiana’s Senate … Read moreWisconsin honors workers with St. Joseph Day: A growing Catholic tribute to labor
farewell, Francis
Tomorrow, we lay the body of Pope Francis to rest. Thousands of dignitaries from around the world will attend the solemn Mass in St. Peter’s Square. America will be well represented: President Trump and the First Lady will be joined by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and a bipartisan Congressional delegation, paying homage not only … Read morefarewell, Francis
Pope Francis: 7 Iconic Moments
Franco OrigliaPope Francis embraces Dominic Gondreau prior to his first blessing ‘urbi et orbi’ from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica during Easter Mass on March 31, 2013, in Vatican City, Vatican. From his very first ‘urbi et orbi’ to his last, the Holy Father called us all to remember the human person, especially in … Read morePope Francis: 7 Iconic Moments