Vatican finds Chilean priest guilty of abusive conduct

Dec 10, 2012 - 12:03 pm .- The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith has found Chilean priest Father Cristian Precht guilty of abusive conduct and has suspended him from all priestly functions for a period of five years.

World Youth Day cross, Mary icon arrive in Uruguay

Dec 7, 2012 - 12:02 pm .- The two symbols of World Youth Day, the pilgrim cross and the icon of the Virgin Mary, will tour the country of Uruguay Dec. 8-13 as part of preparations for the event in Rio de Janeiro next summer.

Peruvian priests lauded for work with gang members, poor

Dec 5, 2012 - 04:02 pm .- Radio Programas del Peru, the largest radio network in the country, has chosen two priests to receive its annual award for their work in “inspiring the country.”

CNA journalist in Peru loses battle with illness

Dec 4, 2012 - 04:04 pm .- Catholic journalist Maria del Rosario Loyola Hilario, one of the most beloved members of CNA's sister news agency ACI-Prensa in Lima, died on Dec. 1 from complications after surgery.

After decades-long ban, Christmas holds new meaning for Cuba

Dec 4, 2012 - 12:07 pm .- Local Catholics say that the reinstatement of Christmas as a national holiday in 1997 after decades of being outlawed has brought enormous good “to the life of the nation,” but that its deeper meaning still needs to be understood.

Brazilian soccer team receives blessing for Club World Cup

Dec 3, 2012 - 04:08 pm .- The Brazilian soccer team Corinthians received a special blessing from a local priest before traveling to Japan for the 2012 Club World Cup that will take place Dec. 6-16.

Cardinal prays World Youth Day will have lifelong impact

Dec 3, 2012 - 12:03 pm .- The president of the Pontifical Council for the Laity said he hopes World Youth Day 2013 in Rio de Janeiro will have a lasting effect on the hundreds of thousands of young people slated to attend.

Study shows Colombia's youth reject abortion, drug laws

Nov 30, 2012 - 04:03 pm .- A study revealed that the vast majority of young people in Colombia reject abortion, “gay marriage” and the legalization of drugs, as the country debates measures on all three issues.

Argentina bishops warn against bitter political division

Nov 30, 2012 - 12:05 pm .- Argentina's bishops called on citizens to prevent the country from being torn into staunch partisan divides, urging a unified support for marriage and the defense of life.

Salt and Light media foundation to celebrate 10th anniversary

Nov 30, 2012 - 12:16 am .- Canada’s Salt and Light Catholic Media Foundation and Salt + Light Television, Canada’s first Catholic television network, will begin celebrations of its 10th anniversary in December.

Colombia overwhelmingly re-elects pro-life official

Nov 29, 2012 - 04:02 pm .- With 80 out 99 possible votes, the Colombian senate re-elected Attorney General Alejandro Ordonez on Nov. 27 to a new four-year term.

Nuncio says Church needs holy priests more than ever

Nov 28, 2012 - 12:42 pm .- In a message to seminarians, the apostolic nuncio to Argentina said that in today's society the Catholic Church is in dire need of “well formed” and holy priests.

Catholics for a Free Choice spends millions in Latin American abortion support

Nov 26, 2012 - 04:06 pm .- The abortion advocacy group Catholics For a Free Choice has invested more than $13 million over the last decade in pushing the legalization of abortion in Latin America.

Bishops say Colombians unaware of truth behind euthanasia law

Nov 26, 2012 - 12:03 pm .- The Bishops' Conference of Colombia has rejected a proposed law on euthanasia and assisted suicide currently being debated and said the country “has not been told the truth” about the measure.

Cuban Church urges continued aid for Hurricane Sandy victims

Nov 20, 2012 - 04:07 pm .- The Archdiocese of Santiago in Cuba is calling on the international community to continue helping the thousands of victims of Hurricane Sandy, and has set up two bank accounts to receive donations.

Campaign seeks to repeal Uruguay abortion law

Nov 19, 2012 - 12:02 pm .- Pro-life organizations in Uruguay have launched a signature drive for the country's political parties to repeal the newly enacted abortion law in their campaigns for the 2014 elections.

World Youth Day pilgrims not required to pay for Brazil visa

Nov 16, 2012 - 04:02 pm .- Organizers for World Youth Day Rio 2013 said pilgrims and volunteers who have proof of registration in the event will be able to enter Brazil without having to pay for a visa.

Guatemala president cancels Pope meeting after second quake

Nov 13, 2012 - 12:03 pm .- President Otto Perez of Guatemala canceled his visit with Pope Benedict XVI at the Vatican set for Nov.15 after a second earthquake rocked the Central American country.

Cuban dissident calls on EU for human rights support

Nov 12, 2012 - 12:07 pm .- A leading Cuban dissident says the European Union should be firmer in demanding the Castro regime respect human rights on the island, including free elections.

Bishop Gendron: St. Kateri Mass began healing of Canadian divisions

Nov 11, 2012 - 04:12 pm .- Canadians from the country’s First Nations and those of European descent took an important step toward reconciliation when they gathered Nov. 4 at St. Joseph's Oratory in Montreal to give thanks for the canonization of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha.