After 10 years of euthanasia in Canada, activists detect a shift, say much work to be done — By: Catholic News Agency

null / Credit: nito/Shutterstock 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 to roll back the country’s permissive assisted-dying regime.  In…

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Nuncio in Ukraine: ‘In such a horrible war, there’s nothing left but hope’ — By: Catholic News Agency

Archbishop Visvaldas Kulbokas is apostoolic nuncio to Ukraine. / Credit: Courtesy of the nuncio Vatican City, Feb 24, 2025 / 16:05 pm (CNA). Monday, Feb. 24, marked three years of Ukrainian resistance against the Russian invasion. According to U.N. data, more than 12,600 civilians have died in the conflict, including more than 2,400 children. In…

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U.S. Supreme Court declines to hear Illinois abortion ‘buffer zone’ case — By: Catholic News Agency

U.S. Supreme Court. / Credit: PT Hamilton/Shutterstock St. Louis, Mo., Feb 24, 2025 / 13:45 pm (CNA). The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear a case challenging what are known as abortion “buffer zone” or “bubble zone” laws, which numerous municipalities have enacted to restrict pro-life ministries outside abortion clinics.  Coalition Life, a…

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Catholic bishops, faithful worldwide pray for Pope Francis amid ongoing health struggles — By: Catholic News Agency

The faithful pray the rosary for Pope Francis’ recovery at Major Basilica of Nuestra Señora de Lujan on Feb. 23, 2025 in Lujan, Argentina. / Credit: Tobias Skarlovnik/Getty Images CNA Staff, Feb 24, 2025 / 14:15 pm (CNA). Catholics around the world continue to pray fervently for Pope Francis as the Holy Father battles a series of…

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Vatican says Pope Francis shows ‘slight improvement’ on 11th day in hospital — By: Catholic News Agency

A statue of St. John Paul II is seen in front of the entrance to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Feb. 22, 2025, where Pope Francis continues to receive treatment for respiratory issues. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA Vatican City, Feb 24, 2025 / 14:35 pm (CNA). Pope Francis’ condition remains serious but has shown “slight improvement”…

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