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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.

Cardinal renews mission of top Guadalupe expert

Father Eduardo Chávez has been immersed in the study and dissemination of the message of the Virgin of Guadalupe for more than 40 years. / Credit: David Ramos/ACI Prensa

Puebla, Mexico, Mar 4, 2025 / 06:00 am (CNA).

Cardinal Carlos Aguiar Retes has renewed the mission of Father Eduardo Chávez, considered the leading expert on the apparitions of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

Mexican state decriminalizes abortion; Catholics who support it excommunicated, bishop says

Historic center of San Francisco de Campeche, capital of the Mexican state of Campeche in the country’s Yucatán Peninsula. / Credit: Ralf Roletschek, GFDL 1.2, via Wikimedia Commons

Puebla, Mexico, Feb 27, 2025 / 16:10 pm (CNA).

The abortion decriminalization measure, promoted by Campeche state’s Human Rights Commission, was passed Feb. 24 in a closed session of the state congress.

Mexican bishops call for national unity in the face of Trump’s policies toward the country

Mexican President Claudia Scheinbaum meets with the country’s bishops during their plenary assembly on Nov. 13, 2024. / Credit: Courtesy of the Mexican Bishops’ Conference

Puebla, Mexico, Feb 26, 2025 / 16:05 pm (CNA).

Last month, at the beginning of his second term in office, U.S. President Donald Trump announced various measures that directly affect Mexico.

Pope Francis names Archbishop Richard W. Smith of Edmonton as next archbishop of Vancouver

Vancouver Archbishop J.. Michael Miller, left, watches as Edmonton Archbishop Richard Smith places the mitre on Father Gary Franken at his ordination as bishop of St. Paul, Alberta, Canada, in December 2022. Archbishop Smith has been appointed the next archbishop of Vancouver after Pope Francis accepted Archbishop Miller's retirement. / Credit: Prithi Spoeth

Vancouver, Canada, Feb 25, 2025 / 17:50 pm (CNA).

Archbishop Richard W. Smith, 65, has led the Archdiocese of Edmonton since 2007 and has served in dioceses across Canada.

First Venezuelan saint: Pope Francis approves canonization of Dr. José Gregorio Hernández

Image of Dr. José Gregorio Hernández. / Credit: Venezuela Bishops’ Conference

ACI Prensa Staff, Feb 25, 2025 / 16:50 pm (CNA).

The sainthood cause of Venezuelan Dr. José Gregorio Hernández has been approved by Pope Francis.

After 10 years of euthanasia in Canada, activists detect a shift, say much work to be done

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CNA Staff, Feb 25, 2025 / 06:00 am (CNA).

A decade after euthanasia became legal in Canada, activists there say the political and cultural winds are shifting in favor of life — but there is still plenty of work to be done.

60 years a priest, archbishop offers 10 tips for persevering in one’s vocation

“Lord, give me the grace to be faithful to you and to the Church until eternity” is the daily prayer of retired Archbishop Ramón Benito de la Rosa y Carpio. / Credit: Anthony García, assistant to the archbishop emeritus

ACI Prensa Staff, Feb 20, 2025 / 08:00 am (CNA).

On the occasion of his 60th anniversary as a priest, Archbishop Ramón Benito de la Rosa shares 10 pieces of advice for all priests.