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22-04-2025
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Faithful recall Pope Francis' historic US virtual town hall with David Muir in 2015
Pope Francis' death is bringing renewed attention to his historic virtual town hall in 2015, during which he connected with followers via satellite, demonstrating how modern technology can bridge distances and bring the Catholic Church closer to its people. Francis, the first Latin American pontiff, died Monday at the age of 88. The Vatican announced that the pope died from a stroke followed by heart failure, as mourners worldwide gathered to honor his legacy of compassion and inclusivity. Francis' death followed a series of worsening health problems, including a respiratory crisis that left him in critical condition back in February. During his decade-long papacy, Francis broke new ground in many ways, including a 2015 virtual town hall with Americans that showcased his dedication to connecting directly with the faithful. ABC News and "World News Tonight" revisited the pope's historic town hall, where he participated in a virtual audience with Americans from across the country, moderated by ABC News anchor David Muir. Pope Francis live updates: Cause of death released The groundbreaking event, held Aug. 31, 2015, marked the first time a pope had ever engaged in such direct dialogue with Americans through virtual technology. The conversation revealed Francis' characteristic warmth and accessibility, moving many participants to tears. The pope spoke for nearly an hour via satellite to groups including Cristo Rey Jesuit High School in Chicago; Sacred Heart Church in McAllen, Texas; and homeless individuals and outreach workers in Los Angeles. Throughout the conversation, the pontiff responded directly to participants' questions and provided encouraging words of wisdom. MORE: What we know about Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Vatican's interim manager until a new pope is elected "It really touched my heart. It really made me feel that he is really connecting with us," Ricardo Ortiz, 19, told ABC News at the time, after speaking to Francis from the church in McAllen. Valerie Herrera was 17 when she shared her story with Pope Francis about struggling with a rare skin disorder and turning to music to cope with bullying. In a touching moment during the virtual town hall, the pope asked her to sing for him. As cheers filled the room at Cristo Rey Jesuit High School in Chicago, Herrera sang a song of her choice, moving many in the audience. The pope thanked her with his characteristic warm smile. Now 26 and working as a nurse outside Chicago, Herrera reflects on that transformative moment. "When I think about Pope Francis, I remember his warming and welcoming smile when he asked me to sing for him," Herrera told ABC News. "That's the face I will always remember." Herrera detailed how the moment with the pontiff inspired her in her carrer and personal life, saying it "taught me to just to be more of a woman of faith that is here to serve others, that is here to provide care as a nurse." "I have the responsibility to care for those that are under my care. I have the responsibility to provide and give everything that I have in order to ensure that people are healing, people are getting better, and to provide the love and compassion that family members and patients really need in their time of weakness when they're sick," Herrera said. Members of the audience who did not get a chance to ask the pope a question were still equally touched by the event, including Adam Nichol, a formerly homeless man who lives and works at the Midnight Mission. "This experience touched me, and it will be something that I will carry with me for the rest of my life," Nichol told ABC News at the time. The virtual town hall remains a testament to Francis' pioneering efforts to modernize the Church's outreach while maintaining its focus on compassion, social justice, and connecting with those on society's margins. Faithful recall Pope Francis' historic US virtual town hall with David Muir in 2015 originally appeared on
Yahoo
21-03-2025
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Former police officer, Cristo Rey security coordinator faces 8 more counts of invasion of privacy
Fernando Bustos, 42, a former Greenfield police officer and security coordinator at Cristo Rey Jesuit High School, has been charged with eight additional counts of invasion of privacy involving victims under 18, according to an amended criminal complaint. The amended criminal complaint, signed Thursday by Milwaukee County Assistant District Attorney Thomas Hasle, shows that Bustos now has a total of nine charges. Bustos, of Greendale, was initially charged on March 3 after being accused of placing a camera in a locker in the girls locker room at Cristo Rey Jesuit High School. The investigation uncovered hundreds of videos recorded between May 2024 and February 2025. Following his initial appearance on March 5, Bustos was released on a $750 cash bail with conditions prohibiting contact with high schools in Milwaukee County and the use of video surveillance to inappropriately record individuals under 18. He pleaded not guilty on March 13 and is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on April 16. Records show Bustos was also a former Greenfield police officer who resigned in 2020 following an investigation for mishandling evidence, which led to his inclusion on the Milwaukee County "Brady List." The Brady List ― which is kept by the District Attorney's Office ― tracks officers who have had a history of dishonestly, bias or past crimes, and is used my prosecutors to fulfill their legal obligations to disclose potentially favorable evidence to people accused of crimes. A recent Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, TMJ4 News and Wisconsin Watch investigation found the Brady List is inconsistent and incomplete, raising questions about how useful it is in practice. Parents and students have expressed concerns regarding the school's response to the incident, with many noting the school's lack of communication and empathy regarding the situation, most notably following a tense school board meeting on March 5. Videos from that school board meeting have since gone viral on social media. Cristo Rey said the meeting had to be cut short after the school determined that the meeting was no longer constructive. Cristo Rey Jesuit sent emails to the community and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel addressing the situation and ensuring the safety of students was the school's number one priority. 'Cristo Rey Jesuit High School stands in solidarity with our students and families to see that Fernando Bustos is brought to justice," said the school in a Friday email to the Journal Sentinel. "We are committed to making sure that our school and campus are safe and that our community receives the necessary support and resources as we all navigate this difficult time." Cristo Rey Jesuit attorneys are working closely with law enforcement officials so the school staff can focus their energy and efforts on the education and well-being of the students, according to the letter. The school also said it would ensure that communication with these incidents will be handled better in the future. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities urge anyone with additional information to come forward. Contact Adrienne Davis at amdavis@ Follow her on X at @AdriReportss. This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Former police officer facing 8 more charges for behavior at Cristo Rey
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11-03-2025
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Cristo Rey hidden camera investigation; school officials promise change
The Brief Officials with Cristo Rey Jesuit High School are promising change. The change is coming after administrators found a hidden camera in the girls' locker room. A former security coordinator for Cristo Rey is accused of placing the camera. MILWAUKEE - A Catholic Jesuit high school in Milwaukee is now promising change after administrators found a hidden camera in the girls' locker room. What we know The change being promised comes after Fernando Bustos, a former security coordinator at Cristo Rey Jesuit High School, was criminally charged. He is accused of making hidden camera recordings in the girls' locker room at Cristo Rey. School officials offered reassurance in a letter to parents. The letter was shared in both English and Spanish. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android On Friday, parents confronted administrators about why families only found out weeks after police were called. What they're saying "Last week was extremely frustrating. As a parent, you can only assume the worst," said Rosario Ulloa, a parent. "I was really upset at first because they were not telling us anything. But I'm starting to see that they are opening up now; especially with our kids." What's next In the letter to school families, officials laid out the next steps including reviewing potential changes to employee background checks, creating a web page for "frequently asked questions," and adding security measures like bag checks, more guards on campus and regular inspections for recording devices. SIGN UP TODAY: Get daily headlines, breaking news emails from FOX6 News Several parents have asked officials at Cristo Rey to address their concerns in a large assembly. School officials said no. Instead, administrators said they will gather a smaller group of parents for feedback. What's next Bustos made his initial court appearance on Wednesday, March 5. His $750 cash bond was posted, and his preliminary hearing is set for Thursday, March 13. The Source The information in this post was produced with information from Cristo Rey Jesuit High School, a letter to parents and students and previous FOX6 News coverage.
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08-03-2025
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Cristo Rey hidden camera investigation; students, parents frustrated
The Brief A student walkout ended a Cristo Rey Jesuit High School board meeting on Friday. A former security guard is accused of hiding a camera in the girls' locker room. The school's president spoke to FOX6 News about parents' concerns. MILWAUKEE - A chaotic school board meeting ended in a student walkout at Milwaukee's Cristo Rey Jesuit High School on Friday. The backstory Families are pushing for answers after charges were filed against a former school security guard. Fernando Bustos, 41, is charged with invasion of privacy after prosecutors say he hid a camera in the girls' locker room. SIGN UP TODAY: Get daily headlines, breaking news emails from FOX6 News What they're saying Parents said their main frustration is the school's communication. They are upset that they only learned what happened this week after Bustos ws charged – nearly two weeks after the school called police and nearly a year after prosecutors said Bustos started recording victims. "It hurts just how they broke our trust," said student Maria Vela. "It makes us sad. It makes us angry. How do they expect us to get over it, or expect us to not say to not say much?" "They only heard our concerns, but never tried to answer our questions," parent Ana Karen Leija said. "We don't want to know the same thing we want clarification." Friday's school board meeting ended in an early dismissal for students. Many were already walking out and getting picked up by their parents just before noon. The other side For several days, FOX6 News asked for interviews. "This is a tremendously difficult time for our community," said Andrew Stith, president of Cristo Rey Jesuit High School. On Friday, the school's president went on camera. He said they were trying to balance informing families with preserving the investigation. "We are doing our best to keep our parents informed in the midst of an active criminal investigation. We are working with police, with all the folks that are involved with this issue, to get out what we know when we know it," he said. "Moving forward, we are committed to student safety and we will be making changes. Stith said no red flags popped up in Bustos' hiring, and the school followed all state and local requirements. "We are very sorry that this happened. Our hearts are broken. I want to express that, and I expressed that this morning," he said. "I feel like we are going to make changes to make sure it doesn't happen again." FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android What's next The school promises families regular updates and changes to make sure this does not happen again. Stith said that includes: Providing regular updates Making plans to address families' concerns as soon as possible Making changes that are visible to ensure students and parents feel safe Offering counseling services to the entire school Continuing to operate with the same mission and values that they have in the past 10 years The Source Information in this report is from FOX6 News interviews, Cristo Rey Jesuit High School, the Greenfield Police Department and prior coverage.
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05-03-2025
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Milwaukee former school security guard accused; invasion of privacy
The Brief A former security guard at a Milwaukee high school is accused of placing a hidden camera in the girl's locker room. Parents who spoke with FOX6 News are upset about the matter, and how it was communicated to them. The accused, Fernando Bustos, remains on the run. A warrant has been issued for his arrest. MILWAUKEE - A former security guard at Cristo Rey Jesuit High School now faces charges after prosecutors say he placed a hidden camera inside the girl's locker room. What we know Parents of students at Cristo Rey told FOX6 News they are upset, disappointed and disturbed after learning of the charges against 41-year-old Fernando Bustos. Those parents gathered on campus on Tuesday morning, March 4 to demand answers from the school. Some parents were crying – and many said they were angry about how the school handled the situation. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android Police said they were called to Cristo Rey Jesuit High School on Wednesday, Feb. 19. But parents said they only found out what happened after FOX6 News started asking questions. What they're saying In a statement, school officials said the following: "As a Catholic, Jesuit high school, our first priority is always the physical, emotional, and spiritual safety and security of our students. In early February, Cristo Rey Jesuit terminated one of its employees for performance reasons. On February 18th, while cataloging items left at the school by the terminated employee, Cristo Rey Jesuit discovered personal recording devices and stored video files of students and staff members which appear to have been made without their knowledge or consent. "Because we are committed to safeguarding the privacy of our students and staff, upon discovering the video files, we immediately notified law enforcement and turned over the devices and files. We continue to fully cooperate with law enforcement on this matter. "As law enforcement's investigation has unfolded, we have learned that some of the video files contained footage depicting students near the handwashing area in our girls' locker room. The police have confirmed to us that the footage they have reviewed at this time includes individuals in undergarments but does not contain nudity. It remains true that this conduct is a clear violation of our student's privacy expectations. Working with law enforcement, we have completed a full search of our school building and determined that there are no other unauthorized recording devices on our campus. "While law enforcement's investigation was unfolding, and to protect the integrity of that process, we were limited in the information we could share. As soon as the DA brought charges on March 3rd, we contacted our community to share additional information regarding this matter. "Because the safety of our community has always been of imminent importance to us, it has long been our practice to conduct background checks on all candidates prior to employment, share our expectations around our standards of conduct with all employees, and execute regular trainings to ensure our expectations and policies are understood in practice, consistent with best practices and guidelines. There was no indication in our hiring process that there was reason for concern regarding this former employee. "We are deeply saddened by this incident. We are committed to supporting our community as we process this information together and understand the next steps." The backstory Bustos is charged with invasion of privacy. He is accused of surveilling underage students. Prosecutors say he put a camera in the girls locker room – and had more than 400 videos recorded. FOX6 News has learned Bustos is a former Greenfield police officer who resigned in 2020. What's next Milwaukee police say they are still looking for Bustos – a warrant has been issued for his arrest. SIGN UP TODAY: Get daily headlines, breaking news emails from FOX6 News If you have information about Bustos' whereabouts, you are urged to contact Milwaukee police at 414-935-7401 or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or P3 Tips. The Source This post was produced with information from Cristo Rey Jesuit High School, Greenfield Police Department and previous FOX6 News updates.
