His former diocese ‘most likely place’ on itinerary if Pope Leo XIV visits Peru — By: Catholic News Agency

Pope Leo XIV could return to Chiclayo — the diocese where he served as bishop — during an upcoming visit to Peru, expected to take place between November and the first week of December, a possibility that the president of the Peruvian Bishops’ Conference described as “the most certain stop” on the highly anticipated itinerary….

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Catholic activist Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in prison in Hong Kong national security trial — By: Catholic News Agency

Jimmy Lai, the human rights advocate and outspoken Catholic who has faced what supporters say has been years of politicized prosecution and conviction in Hong Kong, was sentenced on Feb. 9 to 20 years in prison over what Chinese officials claim were national security violations. The sentencing comes after Lai’s December conviction under China’s wide-reaching…

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Zambia bishops instruct clergy and faithful to stay out of partisan politics — By: Catholic News Agency

Here is a roundup of world news you may have missed this past week: Zambia bishops instruct clergy and faithful to stay out of partisan politics Catholic bishops in Zambia issued a pastoral letter this past week telling priests to refrain from engaging in party politics as preparations for the country’s August presidential and general…

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Canadian Catholic bishops join members of Parliament in push to restrict medical aid in dying — By: Catholic News Agency

Two legislative efforts to limit Canada’s medical aid in dying (MAID) framework converged Thursday, with Conservative member of Parliament (MP) Garnett Genuis announcing a bill focused on MAID coercion and the Catholic bishops supporting legislation to prohibit assisted dying for mental illness. Genuis introduced a private member’s bill Feb. 5 that would amend the Criminal…

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