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Two minors shot dead near Catholic church in Mexico

Nov 13, 2024

By Diego López Colín

According to the Catholic Multimedia Center, one of the minors “was an altar boy and the other helped his mom... Read more

A priest administers the Anointing of the Sick.

Nicaragua bars priests from anointing the dying in hospitals

Nov 13, 2024

By Andrés Henríquez

Approximately 10 priests from different dioceses have confirmed the situation to author and lawyer Martha Patricia Molina. Read more

St. Charles de Foucauld, St. Maximilian Kolbe, and St. John Bosco.

6 Latin American bishops share their favorite saints and how they inspired their ministry

Nov 13, 2024

By Diego López Marina

Six Latin American bishops reveal their favorite saints, sharing how they have been influenced by them and aided by them... Read more

The bishop of Santa Clara, Arturo González Amador (center) was elected as the new president of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of Cuba. He is accompanied in the photo by the conference's vice president, Matanzas Bishop Juan Gabriel Díaz Ruiz (left) and the conference's new secretary general, Auxiliary Bishop of Havana Eloy Ricardo Domínguez Martínez (right).

In midst of island’s travails, Cuba’s bishops elect new leadership

Nov 12, 2024

By Andrés Henríquez

The Conference of Catholic Bishops of Cuba met in Havana Nov. 4–7 for its 164th Ordinary Assembly and chose new... Read more

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Report: Hundreds of Canadian euthanasia violations not reported to police

Nov 12, 2024

By Daniel Payne

Alexander Raikin wrote that since 2018 “euthanasia regulators” in Ontario have identified over 400 “issues with compliance” with the country’s... Read more

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How to accompany cancer patients? Four experts propose some ways

Nov 9, 2024

By Walter Sánchez Silva

Four experts offer important and practical ways to be supportive of family members and friends who have cancer. Read more

The March for Life in Mexico City, April 29, 2023.

Mexican bishops, activists mobilize against legalization of abortion in Mexico City

Nov 8, 2024

By Diego López Colín

Mexico’s bishops pointed out that, as pastors, they cannot “remain silent” in the face of what they consider a threat... Read more

The pro-life flag from the Pro-Life Flag Project (www.prolifeflag.com).

Pro-life action conference in Calgary draws more than 100 activists

Nov 7, 2024

By Quinton Amundson

Conference organizers have designed the event to be an occasion to learn more about opportunities within Canada’s pro-life movement. Read more

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Church in Argentina hails ‘exemplary ruling’ against surrogacy

Nov 6, 2024

By Julieta Villar

The court rejected the request of a “married” male couple who had contracted with a woman for a child and... Read more

Sister Clare Crockett is the subject of the documentary “All or Nothing.”

Cause for beatification of Sister Clare Crockett opened

Nov 4, 2024

By Walter Sánchez Silva

The congregation of Sister Clare Crockett, a young nun who died in 2016 during an earthquake in Ecuador, announced the... Read more

Heralds of the Gospel founder Monsignor João Scognamiglio Clá Dias.

Heralds of the Gospel founder dies at 85 

Nov 4, 2024

By Monasa Narjara

Monsignor João Scognamiglio Clá Dias, founder of the Heralds of the Gospel, died in the early morning hours of Nov.... Read more

A grave marker in the Meadows of St. Kateri, the natural burial section at St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery in the Archdiocese of Chicago

Visiting a cemetery on All Souls’ Day? Here are some recommendations

Nov 2, 2024

By Diego López Colín

In Mexico, families typically visit the graves of their loved ones to clean them, light candles, and bring food, drinks,... Read more

Pope Francis prays before an image of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

Pope Francis to Mexicans: Keep being devotees of Our Lady of Guadalupe

Nov 1, 2024

By Diego López Colín

Pope Francis shared a heartfelt video message addressed to Mexicans in which he reminded the country of its “great fortune”... Read more

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Quebec to now allow assisted suicide for individuals incapable of giving consent

Nov 1, 2024

By Daniel Payne

“Advance requests” for medical aid in dying may be made by individuals who have been diagnosed with illnesses such as... Read more

The 2023 Plenary Assembly of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) meets Sept. 25-28, 2023, outside of Toronto.

Canadian bishops call for greater focus on palliative care in health care, medical training

Oct 30, 2024

By The B.C. Catholic

With euthanasia rates soaring across the country, Canada’s Catholic bishops are appealing for greater emphasis on palliative care. Read more

Painting by Dióscoro Puebla depicting the arrival of Christopher Columbus in America, on Oct. 12, 1492.

Black legend of Spanish conquest is ‘profoundly anti-Catholic,’ historian says

Oct 29, 2024

By Diego López Colín

For renowned historian Jorge Traslosheros, the so-called “black legend” of the Spanish conquest of lands in the Americas arose as... Read more

Image of the Virgin of Guadalupe at Andares Shopping Center, located in the city of Zapopan in the state of Jalisco, Mexico.

Mexican Catholics gather in shopping center to pray rosary in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe

Oct 29, 2024

By Diego López Colín

The initiative began with the purpose of bringing the faith closer to those who no longer attend church. Read more

Guadalajara Cathedral (Cathedral of the Assumption of Our Lady), Mexico.

Minivan driver plows into crowd at pro-life event in Mexico, injuring 16

Oct 28, 2024

By Diego López Marina

In total, 16 people, including adults, young people, and children, suffered various injuries, including fractures, multiple contusions, sprains, and burns. Read more

Pope Francis delivers a message during his general audience on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, in Paul VI Hall at the Vatican.

Pope Francis expels two more members of Sodality of Christian Life

Oct 23, 2024

By Eduardo Berdejo

The apostolic nunciature in Peru announced that Pope Francis has approved the expulsion of two more members of the Sodalitium... Read more

In an Aug. 2, 2024, interview, Father Marcelo Pérez revealed that a “price” had been put on his life. The priest died Oct. 20, 2024, after being shot by two men after celebrating Mass.

Murdered priest in Mexico remembered as ‘tireless apostle of peace’

Oct 23, 2024

By Diego López Colín

Father Marcelo Pérez, a priest of the Diocese of San Cristóbal de las Casas in Chiapas, was killed by two... Read more