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The rose window of Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral is seen a few weeks before its reopening to the public scheduled for Dec. 7, 2024, on Oct. 25, 2024, in Paris. / Credit: Chesnot/Getty Images

Seattle, Wash., Dec 3, 2024 / 09:05 am (CNA).

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump announced plans to travel to Paris on Dec. 7 to attend the grand reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral.

Nayib Bukele, president of El Salvador. / Credit: Presidencia SV

ACI Prensa Staff, Dec 3, 2024 / 07:00 am (CNA).

The Catholic Church in El Salvador has asked President Nayib Bukele not to repeal the 2017 law that prohibits the mining of metals in that country.

Attendees including workers of reconstruction of Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral gather during a speech by French President Emmanuel Macron (center) in the nave of the cathedral in Paris on Nov. 29, 2024. / Credit: CHRISTOPHE PETIT TESSON/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Dec 2, 2024 / 16:15 pm (CNA).

In a social media post, the USCCB wrote that as the cathedral reopens its doors, “local churches in the U.S. are invited to peal their bells in a gesture of unity.”

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Madrid, Spain, Dec 2, 2024 / 15:15 pm (CNA).

The Charismatic Renewal in Spain has accepted “with filial obedience” the recent doctrinal note by the country’s bishops on “intergenerational healing.”

Holy Hour celebration in southern Mexico’s San Cristobal de las Casas Diocese. / Credit: Courtesy of Diocese of San Cristobal de las Casas

Puebla, Mexico, Nov 29, 2024 / 07:00 am (CNA).

Mexico’s bishops have issued a statement clarifying that there is no such thing as an approved “Mayan rite” of the Mass.

Nine-year-old Alex Espinosa has been very intentional in his devotion to the first millennial saint. / Credit: María Hermida/Amigos de Carlo Acutis

Puebla, Mexico, Nov 27, 2024 / 06:30 am (CNA).

The life of Carlo Acutis, who is slated to be canonized next year as the first millennial saint, inspires people around the world. Among them is 9-year-old Alex Espinosa.

A groom flashes a peace sign at wedding-goers while processing out of St. Mary’s Church in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, after having his marriage sacramentally blessed at the Marriage Mass on Oct. 19, 2024. / Credit: Nicholas Elbers/The B.C. Catholic

Vancouver, Canada, Nov 23, 2024 / 07:00 am (CNA).

In total 121 couples had their marriages convalidated this year in the Archdiocese of Vancouver, an increase from last year's 42.  

Father José Eduardo de Oliveira e Silva has over 420,000 followers on Instagram and 130,000 on YouTube. / Credit: Courtesy of Father José Eduardo de Oliveira e Silva

Sao Paulo, Brazil, Nov 22, 2024 / 16:50 pm (CNA).

According to authorities, the publication of the list of defendants in the final report of the investigation was authorized by the country’s Supreme Federal Court.

Argentine President Javier Milei walks past President-elect Donald Trump as they attend the America First Policy Institute Gala held at Mar-a-Lago on Nov. 14, 2024, in Palm Beach, Florida. / Credit: Joe Raedle/Getty Images

ACI Prensa Staff, Nov 20, 2024 / 11:20 am (CNA).

The incoming administration of Donald Trump will have repercussions well beyond the nation’s borders, including in Latin America.

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Buenos Aires, Argentina, Nov 19, 2024 / 15:05 pm (CNA).

Fernando María Cornet wrote a book in 2023 titled “Habemus Antipapam?” (“Do We Have an Antipope?”), Argentine newspaper La Nación reported.