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In pro-life victory, Mexican state establishes ‘Day of the Unborn Child’

The state of Aguascalientes passed a measure promoting prenatal care and preventive measures for the benefit of early childhood development.

Before becoming bishop, Pope Leo kept an all-night vigil with this saint

On the eve of his ordination in Chiclayo, the future pope traveled to a small town in northern Peru to pray before a relic of St. Turibius of Mogrovejo, a missionary bishop.

Government in Alberta, Canada, considers safeguards on assisted dying for minors, mentally ill

The proposal comes amid growing concerns about Canada’s widespread euthanasia program called medical assistance in dying (MAID).

Haiti at crossroads as elections approach amid uncertainty and crisis, priest warns

Amid Haiti’s ongoing political chaos and economic collapse, Christians continue to cling to faith and hope as general elections approach, a missionary priest says.

Pope Leo XIV laments ‘growing deterioration’ of the Amazon’s natural environment

In a video message addressed to the sixth assembly of the Ecclesial Conference of the Amazon, Pope Leo XIV highlighted environmental deterioration, synodality, inculturation, and evangelization.

Preach from the heart, not with AI-generated homilies, priest says

Using AI, a priest could very well produce a well-written, theologically sound homily, but should he? Several priests share their perspective about this new tool.

Cuban priest: In addition to faith in Christ, only democracy can save Cuba

As conditions deteriorate and street protests spread, Father Alberto Reyes said the regime needs to stop the charade that things will get better and allow democracy.

2 priests save 2 altar boys from drowning in sea but die in the effort

During a Lenten retreat in Ecuador for altar boys, two priests rushed to the aid of two servers who were in danger of drowning and managed to save them but they themselves perished.

Cuban government to release 51 prisoners following Vatican talks

The regime stated the decision was made in a “spirit of goodwill" and because of its good relations with the Holy See, but did not indicate if any of those to be released are political prisoners.

Nicaraguan dictator Ortega bans ordinations in dioceses of 4 exiled bishops

Having deported four bishops for their criticism of the regime, the Nicaraguan dictator seeks to punish them further by not allowing any ordinations in their dioceses.