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Mexican state decriminalizes abortion; Catholics who support it excommunicated, bishop says
Posted on 02/27/2025 18:10 PM (EWTN News - Americas Catholic News)

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
Posted on 02/26/2025 18:05 PM (EWTN News - Americas Catholic News)

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
Posted on 02/25/2025 19:50 PM (EWTN News - Americas Catholic News)

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
Posted on 02/25/2025 18:50 PM (EWTN News - Americas Catholic News)

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
Posted on 02/25/2025 08:00 AM (EWTN News - Americas Catholic News)

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
Posted on 02/20/2025 10:00 AM (EWTN News - Americas Catholic News)

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.
Anglican minister ‘concelebrates’ Mass for the installation of Catholic archbishop, takes Communion
Posted on 02/18/2025 18:15 PM (EWTN News - Americas Catholic News)

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Feb 18, 2025 / 16:15 pm (CNA).
The Archdiocese of Chapecó has acknowledged what it called an “isolated incident of inadvertent violation of liturgical norms.”
From international pickpocket to redemption: Víctor Sono’s story
Posted on 02/16/2025 13:00 PM (EWTN News - Americas Catholic News)

Lima Newsroom, Feb 16, 2025 / 11:00 am (CNA).
Víctor Sono Neira spent years trapped in addiction and crime as an international pickpocket. Today, at the age of 72, he is a living testimony to God’s mercy and forgiveness.
Man charged in attack on priest at Canadian parish
Posted on 02/13/2025 16:35 PM (EWTN News - Americas Catholic News)

Winnipeg, Canada, Feb 13, 2025 / 14:35 pm (CNA).
The suspect approached and attempted to stab the 38-year-old pastor of with a knife near the altar.
The image of Our Lady of Lourdes that’s not there but that everyone sees
Posted on 02/11/2025 17:20 PM (EWTN News - Americas Catholic News)

Lima Newsroom, Feb 11, 2025 / 15:20 pm (CNA).
Those who visit the chapel of the Our Lady of Lourdes shrine in the city of Alta Gracia in Córdoba province, Argentina, witness a phenomenon that has no explanation.