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Northern Ireland’s police service faces anti-Catholic discrimination cases

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) headquarters in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Aug. 10, 2023. / Credit: Charles McQuillan/Getty Images

Belfast, Northern Ireland, Mar 17, 2025 / 06:00 am (CNA).

The cases come 23 years after the force was established to create a new start for policing after years of controversies related to alleged discrimination. 

Death camp in Mexico: Church denounces ‘cruelty and human wretchedness’

Entrance to the Izaguirre ranch. / Credit: Courtesy of the Office of the Prosecutor of the State of Jalisco

Puebla, Mexico, Mar 14, 2025 / 17:10 pm (CNA).

The Catholic Church in Mexico expressed its “profound indignation and grief” following the discovery of an organized crime training and extermination camp.

Peruvian bishop denounces ‘direct attack’ on Church’s freedom of speech

Bishop Isaac Martínez Chuquizana leads the diocese of Cajamarca, Peru. / Credit: Peruvian Bishops Conference.

Lima Newsroom, Mar 14, 2025 / 07:00 am (CNA).

A Peruvian bishop has denounced an attack on the Church’s freedom of speech by LGBTQ+ activists who accuse the Church of the “crime of discrimination.”

Regnum Christi to review abuse prevention policies following arrest of former official

Highlands El Encinar School in Madrid. / Credit: Courtesy of Highlands School

Madrid, Spain, Mar 13, 2025 / 15:35 pm (CNA).

Regnum Christi has announced that it will review the protocols it has in place in Spain following five allegations of abuse against Legionary priest Marcelino de Andrés Núñez.

Cathedrals, churches in Mexico vandalized during International Women’s Day marches

Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption of Most Holy Mary of Guadalajara after the International Women’s Day march on March 8, 2025. / Credit: Archdiocese of Guadalajara

ACI Prensa Staff, Mar 11, 2025 / 16:45 pm (CNA).

In the state of Jalisco, the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption of Most Holy Mary in Guadalajara was tagged with graffiti on its walls with slogans in favor of abortion.

Pope Francis, Argentine bishops express solidarity with flood victims

People gather on a flooded street after a powerful storm struck the city of Bahia Blanca, 373 miles south of Argentina’s capital, on March 7, 2025. / Credit: PABLO PRESTI/AFP via Getty Images

ACI Prensa Staff, Mar 11, 2025 / 13:45 pm (CNA).

In addition to prayers, the Church in Argentina has sent material aid to Bahía Blanca, which suffered severe flooding March 7 after 16 inches of rain fell in just a few hours.

Mexican bishops warn of ‘manifestations of death’ in the country

Mexico City cathedral. / Diego Grandi/Shutterstock.

Mexico City Newsroom, Mar 9, 2025 / 08:00 am (CNA).

In a statement issued on March 5, the Mexican Bishops’ Conference specifically pointed out problems such as “the decriminalization and promotion of abortion.”

Vatican suppresses Miles Christi order in Argentina

San José de Luján formation house, Argentina. / Credit: Miles Christi Institute

ACI Prensa Staff, Mar 8, 2025 / 10:30 am (CNA).

“This decision was specifically approved by Pope Francis on Feb. 6, 2025,” stated an official communication released by the AICA news agency.

Colombian bishops discuss with President Petro their role in peace process with guerillas

Cathedral of Bogotá, Colombia. / Credit: Eduardo Berdejo/ACI Prensa

ACI Prensa Staff, Mar 7, 2025 / 17:40 pm (CNA).

A meeting between the leadership of the Colombian Catholic Church and President Gustavo Petro addressed crucial issues such as the importance of religious freedom.

10 important things to know about Ash Wednesday

Ashes at Sant’Anselmo all’Aventino in Rome. / Credit: Vatican Media

ACI Prensa Staff, Mar 5, 2025 / 04:00 am (CNA).

Ash Wednesday begins the season of Lent, which is structured to spiritually prepare to walk with the Lord through his passion and celebrate his resurrection.