Experts warn that organ donation could help drive high assisted suicide rates in Canada — By: Catholic News Agency

Advocates and civic officials are warning of the high numbers of donated organs from assisted suicide victims in Canada, arguing that organ donation programs for suicidal individuals could lead to additional pressure for such patients to decide to end their lives by assisted suicide. Data have shown consistently high numbers of organ donations in Canada…

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Colombia celebrates 120th anniversary of Eucharistic miracle that stopped a tsunami — By: Catholic News Agency

The Colombian Diocese of Tumaco celebrated the anniversary of the Eucharistic miracle that 120 years ago saved the town from a tsunami that threatened to destroy the municipality on the Pacific coast. “Today we gather to celebrate the 120th anniversary of that Eucharistic miracle. The miracle of the wave, when Father Gerardo and Father Julián…

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Holy Land Church leaders announce renovations to Grotto of the Nativity — By: Catholic News Agency

Here is this week’s curation of international news from around the world that you might have missed: Holy Land Church leaders announce renovations to Grotto of the Nativity The Custody of the Holy Land and the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem have announced the Grotto of the Nativity will soon undergo renovations. The restoration work…

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