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Case against priest for alleged role in attempted coup d’état in Brazil dismissed
Posted on 03/26/2026 07:00 AM (EWTN News - Americas Catholic News)
In November 2024 Brazil’s Federal Police had named Father José Eduardo de Oliveira e Silva as a suspect in the attempt to prevent the presidential inauguration of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
Day of the Unborn Child celebrated March 25
Posted on 03/25/2026 11:00 AM (EWTN News - Americas Catholic News)
Catholic bishops in various countries are joining the celebration by organizing events in defense of the lives of unborn children.
Mexican bishop: Listen to abuse victims with empathy and without prejudice
Posted on 03/25/2026 06:00 AM (EWTN News - Americas Catholic News)
Auxiliary Bishop Francisco Javier Acero emphasized the need to truly listen to abuse victims and not let other interests, like careerism or clericalism, stand in the way of victims' proper care.
In pro-life victory, Mexican state establishes ‘Day of the Unborn Child’
Posted on 03/24/2026 06:53 AM (EWTN News - Americas Catholic News)
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
Posted on 03/23/2026 13:49 PM (EWTN News - Americas Catholic News)
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
Posted on 03/20/2026 08:10 AM (EWTN News - Americas Catholic News)
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
Posted on 03/19/2026 06:00 AM (EWTN News - Americas Catholic News)
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
Posted on 03/18/2026 14:14 PM (EWTN News - Americas Catholic News)
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
Posted on 03/18/2026 04:00 AM (EWTN News - Americas Catholic News)
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
Posted on 03/17/2026 14:15 PM (EWTN News - Americas Catholic News)
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.