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French bishops lead prayer vigil at Notre-Dame amid euthanasia debate

The nave of Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral on Nov. 29, 2024. / Credit: STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

Paris, France, May 25, 2025 / 07:00 am (CNA).

Organized by the bishops of the Île-de-France region, the vigil has taken place annually since 2009.

Outgoing Vancouver archbishop offers a parting call to hope

Former Archdiocese of Vancouver communications director Makani Marquis and Archbishop J. Michael Miller talk during their final interview together before Miller retires. / Credit: Archdiocese of Vancouver

Vancouver, Canada, May 25, 2025 / 06:00 am (CNA).

Archbishop J. Michael Miller sat down for a series of interviews offering encouragement, reflection, and insight as he prepares to step down as archbishop of Vancouver.

Cardinal Sturla anticipates papal trips to Argentina, Uruguay, and Peru

Cardinal Daniel Sturla is Archbishop of Montevideo, Uruguay. / Credit: EWTN Noticias

Lima Newsroom, May 24, 2025 / 09:00 am (CNA).

Uruguayan Cardinal Daniel Sturla anticipates that Pope Leo XIV’s first visit to Latin America “will include Argentina, Uruguay, and possibly Peru” on his itinerary.

From an exorcist: 5 spiritual weapons to fight the devil

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ACI Prensa Staff, May 24, 2025 / 07:00 am (CNA).

Father Cristian Meriggi, an exorcist priest of the Archdiocese of Florence, Italy, shares the five spiritual weapons he uses and recommends to combat the devil.

Poll takes pulse of religion, spirituality in Ireland

Irish high cross at the Rock of Cashel in County Tipperary, Ireland. / Credit: Marie-Lise Van Wassenhove via Flickr (CC BY-NC 2.0)

CNA Staff, May 23, 2025 / 15:03 pm (CNA).

The Dublin-based Iona Institute for Religion and Society has released a comprehensive report that highlights significant shifts in religious attitudes and practices in Ireland.

Catholic Church strives to reduce violence in Mexico 

Bishop Francisco Javier Acero with the mothers of the disappeared and priests. / Credit: Photo courtesy of Bishop Acero

Puebla, Mexico, May 23, 2025 / 08:00 am (CNA).

Amid a wave of violence that has shaken Mexico, including the murder of two high-ranking officials in the capital, the Church is redoubling its efforts to restore peace.

‘Paths of Pope Leo XIV’ tourism route launches in Peru

Peru’s Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism Desilú León explains the route for “Paths of Pope Leo XIV,” which will cover four regions in the country: Lambayeque, Piura, La Libertad, and Callao, key locations in the pastoral life of Pope Leo XIV. / Credit: Courtesy of Ministry of Trade and Tourism of Peru

Lima Newsroom, May 23, 2025 / 06:00 am (CNA).

A new Peruvian tourism route “Paths of Pope Leo XIV” highlights the places where the Holy Father exercised his fruitful pastoral ministry in the Andean country.

Our Lady of Good Counsel: All about this devotion and Pope Leo XIV’s connection to it

Pope Leo XIV prays in front of the famous icon at the Shrine of the Mother of Good Counsel in Genazzano, Italy, on Saturday, May 10, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media

CNA Staff, May 22, 2025 / 13:12 pm (CNA).

Pope Leo XIV, the first pope to come from the Order of St. Augustine, made a visit very early in his pontificate to the Shrine of the Mother of Good Counsel in Italy.

2 Mexican officials assassinated: The Church expresses ‘profound consternation’

Police patrol in Mexico City. / Credit: David Ramos/ACI Prensa

Puebla, Mexico, May 21, 2025 / 19:22 pm (CNA).

The victims of the shooting are Ximena Guzmán, private secretary to Clara Brugada, Mexico City’s mayor, and José Muñoz, adviser to the city government.

Who is the patron saint of Pope Leo XIV’s final vows?

Pope Leo XIV and St. Nicholas of Tolentine. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/EWTN News; Province of Our Mother of Good Counsel of the Augustinian Order

Lima Newsroom, May 20, 2025 / 09:21 am (CNA).

Wondering who Pope Leo XIV’s favorite saint is? A Peruvian missionary priest who is a close friend and confidant of the pontiff has the answer.