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Image of Argentina’s patroness destroyed, chapel burned down

Skyline view of Buenos Aires, Argentina. / Credit: Sebasiddi, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Buenos Aires, Argentina, Nov 4, 2025 / 09:30 am (CNA).

The destruction of an image of Our Lady of Luján, the patroness of Argentina, and the burning of a chapel has shocked two communities in Argentina.

Mexican bishops say root causes of crime must be addressed after another mayor is murdered

Mayor Carlos Alberto Manzo Rodríguez of Uruapan, a city in the Mexican state of Michoacán, was murdered Nov. 1, 2025. / Credit: Uruapan Municipal Government

ACI Prensa Staff, Nov 3, 2025 / 14:49 pm (CNA).

After Carlos Manzo, the mayor of Uruapan, was assassinated Nov. 1, the Mexican Bishops’ Conference called for the government to address the root of the violence.

Cuba’s national Marian shrine damaged by Hurricane Melissa

Hurricane Melissa severely damaged the Cuban shrine to Our Lady of Charity of El Cobre. / Credit: Courtesy of Diocese of Cienfuegos

ACI Prensa Staff, Oct 31, 2025 / 16:48 pm (CNA).

The passage of Hurricane Melissa left a trail of destruction in Cuba, significantly damaging the Basilica of Our Lady of Charity of El Cobre, the country’s patroness.

Secret euthanasia house raises alarm in Canada

The British Columbia Parliament Buildings in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada / Credit: Ryan Bushby (HighInBC), CC BY 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons

Victoria, Canada, Oct 28, 2025 / 15:55 pm (CNA).

The furtive establishment of a stand-alone, private euthanasia house in Victoria, the capital city of the Canadian province of British Columbia, has sparked criticism from pro-lifers.

Influencer son of evangelical pastors shares how he embraced the Catholic faith

Jonatan Medina, son of evangelical pastors, shares how he converted to the Catholic faith. / Credit: EWTN News

ACI Prensa Staff, Oct 26, 2025 / 07:00 am (CNA).

Jonatan Medina Espinal is a young Catholic influencer who, as the son of evangelical pastors, was considered unlikely to embrace the Catholic faith.

Venezuelan president accuses cardinal of plotting against saint’s canonization

Nicolás Maduro, president of Venezuela. / Credit: Venezuelan Presidential Press

Caracas, Venezuela, Oct 22, 2025 / 17:34 pm (CNA).

Nicolás Maduro, president of Venezuela, accused Cardinal Baltazar Porras of conspiring to prevent the canonization of Venezuela’s first male saint.

Report warns revoking churches’ charitable status in Canada could devastate faith sector

The “halo effect” of churches’ programs and facilities outweighs tax revenue roughly tenfold, says a new report on the risk to Canadian society if faith groups lose their charitable status, as recommended in a finance committee report. / Credit: Photo courtesy of The B.C. Catholic

Vancouver, Canada, Oct 22, 2025 / 08:00 am (CNA).

A new report warns that removing the “advancement of religion” from Canada’s list of recognized charitable purposes could have far-reaching consequences for churches.

Right-leaning Bolivian president-elect Rodrigo Paz thanks God for his victory

Bolivian president-elect Rodrigo Paz Pereira. / Credit: Jallallabolivia, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

ACI Prensa Staff, Oct 21, 2025 / 18:26 pm (CNA).

Rodrigo Paz Pereira of the Christian Democratic Party is the president-elect of Bolivia, after defeating former Bolivian President Jorge Quiroga Ramírez on Oct. 19.

U.S., Mexico bishops call for a vigil for migrants

The bishops issued their appeal in San Luis Río Colorado, in the Mexican state of Sonora, pictured here. / Credit: AyuntamientoSLRC, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

ACI Prensa Staff, Oct 16, 2025 / 17:13 pm (CNA).

Bishops and priests from several dioceses in the United States and Mexico have invited people to organize a Catholic vigil for migrants on Oct. 22 or another date.

Uruguay legalizes euthanasia

The Legislative Palace of Uruguay. / Credit: Coquimbo58, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

ACI Prensa Staff, Oct 16, 2025 / 14:41 pm (CNA).

Uruguay’s Senate on Wednesady passed the Death with Dignity bill, which opens the door to euthanasia in the country.