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Government of Cuba announces release of more than 2,000 prisoners for Easter

The government said it was making the release “in the context of the religious celebrations of Holy Week.”

Quebec secularism law is ‘anti-religious ideology,’ bishops tell Canada Supreme Court

The Catholic bishops were among more than 50 intervenors presenting arguments at a landmark Supreme Court of Canada hearing into the constitutionality of Quebec’s 2019 secularism law.

Miami archbishop, top U.S. diplomat decry persecution of Church in Nicaragua during Holy Week

Miami Archbishop Thomas Wenski and U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau lamented the severe persecution of the Catholic Church in Nicaragua.

Mexican bishops: Holy Week reminds us that ‘evil does not have the last word’

Mexico’s bishops emphasized the transformative power of the cross of Christ and that, despite the trials of this life, Jesus has the final victory.

Case against priest for alleged role in attempted coup d’état in Brazil dismissed

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

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

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’

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).