Tango dancer dedicates performance at St. Peter's to Pope

May 14, 2013 - 04:05 pm .- A professional Argentine dancer, who recently travelled to Rome to see his fellow countryman, Pope Francis, hopes to one day perform for the Holy Father in person.

Pope salutes his favorite soccer team

Apr 10, 2013 - 08:05 am .- Diverse groups from around the world were present at this morning’s general audience, but one – the Pope’s favorite soccer team – received a greeting from the pontiff that no one else did.

Priest says Pope's election bearing spiritual fruit in Argentina

Mar 25, 2013 - 04:08 pm .- Father Marcelo Pettinaroli, pastor of Our Lady of Carmen in Buenos Aires, said the election of Pope Francis has brought rich spiritual blessings to the country of Argentina.  

Pope's favorite soccer team to give him honorary jersey

Mar 20, 2013 - 04:11 pm .- Pope Francis' favorite soccer team in Argentina plans to send him a personalized jersey with his name on it.  

Pope Francis honored in special Buenos Aires Mass

Mar 19, 2013 - 04:05 pm .- Archbishop Emil Paul Tscherrig, apostolic nuncio to Argentina, celebrated a special Mass of Thanksgiving to offer gratitude and prayers for Pope Francis as he begins his papacy.

Nobel prize winner says Pope not connected to Argentine dictatorship

Mar 15, 2013 - 04:02 pm .- In response to accusations against Pope Francis, a Nobel Peace Prize winner and human rights defender said the new Pontiff has no ties to the dictatorship that Argentina endured from 1976 - 1983.

Argentine president, bishops congratulate Pope Francis

Mar 14, 2013 - 12:02 pm .- Within hours of Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Buenos Aires being elected as Pope Francis, political and religious leaders from his home country sent their prayers and warm wishes to the new Holy Father.

Argentinian archbishop stresses opposition to drug legalization

Feb 8, 2013 - 12:01 pm .- Archbishop Jose Maria Arancedo, president of the Bishops’ Conference of Argentina, has reiterated the Church’s opposition to the legalization of drugs in the country.

Archbishop urges Christian hope for a better Argentina

Jan 4, 2013 - 12:09 pm .- An Argentinean archbishop invited the people of his country to cultivate an authentic Christian hope in order to face the daily trials of life and work for a better country.

Pope encourages generosity from Argentineans for the poor

Aug 6, 2012 - 04:06 pm .- Pope Benedict XVI is calling on Argentineans to be generous during a special collection to be held in the country on Sept. 9.

Argentinean press says bishop resigns after admitting relationship

Jun 25, 2012 - 04:04 pm .- Reports are surfacing in the Argentinean media that Bishop Fernando Maria Bargallo of Merlo-Moreno has submitted his resignation after acknowledging a romantic relationship with a woman.

Argentinean bishop apologizes for controversial photos

Jun 20, 2012 - 04:04 pm .- Bishop Fernando Bargallo of Merlo-Moreno, Argentina has asked forgiveness for recently-surfaced photos of him shown with a woman on a beach in Mexico.