Cuba’s bishops headed to Vatican this month

Cuba’s bishops headed to Vatican this month to meet with Pope Leo XIV The country’s bishops will travel to Rome from Feb. 16–20 to present to Pope Leo XIV “the vicissitudes, sorrows, joys, and hopes of the Church in Cuba.” Zambia bishops instruct clergy and faithful to stay out of partisan politics “The Church is not and must never be a mouthpiece for any political party or candidate,” the Zambian bishops stated. Read more in this roundup of world news that you may have missed this past week. Canadian Catholic bishops join members of Parliament in push to restrict medical aid in dying The Canadian bishops issued a statement Feb. 5 supporting Bill C-218, which would prevent persons whose sole medical condition is mental illness from accessing physician-assisted suicide.

UPDATE: Denver's incoming archbishop vows to listen to God's will 'and then go do it' The Holy Father accepted the resignation of Archbishop Samuel Aquila, the Holy See announced on Feb. 7.

‘Hoodies from Heaven’ brings warmth to children in need

Amid the freezing temperatures hitting many parts of the U.S., one Knights of Columbus council is providing warmth to children in need through an initiative called “Hoodies from Heaven.”