Diego López Marina

Diego López Marina

Diego Lopez Marina has a degree in Communication Sciences with a specialization in journalism from the University of San Martín de Porres (Peru). He began his professional career in 2015, as an editor for the Journalistic Archive area of the Diario El Comercio. In 2016 he began working as an writer for ACI Prensa and since 2018 he has been working as a web editor.

Articles by Diego López Marina

Vatican Observatory publishes new method to better understand the Big Bang theory

Mar 18, 2024 / 08:00 am

Two priests from the Vatican Observatory have made further progress in developing a new mathematical method to understand the Big Bang theory.

Peru’s Congress approves legislation protecting pregnant women and their babies

Mar 15, 2024 / 16:00 pm

Peru’s Congress approved a bill that establishes the obligation of the state to guarantee “the pregnant mother [and] the unborn child.”

Christians in Gaza face ‘worst period’ since start of war, report says

Mar 14, 2024 / 07:00 am

The pontifical foundation Aid to the Church in Need reported that the Christian community in Gaza “is going through the worst period” since the start of the war.

Abortion laws in Latin America: Which side is winning?

Mar 12, 2024 / 17:00 pm

Latin America is in the midst of a prolonged debate on abortion, with laws varying significantly from country to country.

Archbishop of Port-au-Prince: ‘There is real danger of civil war in Haiti’

Mar 11, 2024 / 16:20 pm

Port-au-Prince Archbishop Max Leroy Mésidor shared his perspective on the difficult situation facing his country and the pastoral work of the Church.

French bishops lament country’s enshrinement of abortion in constitution

Mar 1, 2024 / 16:00 pm

The French Bishops’ Conference said it was “saddened” by the Senate’s overwhelming passage of the constitutional measure.

In mourning, actor Gary Sinise extols his son’s musical legacy, love of the Catholic faith

Feb 29, 2024 / 18:00 pm

Gary Sinise, the Catholic actor who played Lt. Dan in the 1994 movie “Forrest Gump,” announced the death of his 33-year-old son Mac, the victim of a rare form of cancer.

Two San Francisco Bay Catholic schools to close over security and other concerns

Feb 27, 2024 / 07:00 am

In addition to security issues, the Diocese of Oakland said the reasons for the closings include the presence of human trafficking activity near the school.

Ecuadorian bishops oppose decriminalization of euthanasia: ‘Human life is sacred’

Feb 15, 2024 / 18:30 pm

“Human life is sacred and inviolable. Any complicity with death ends up being paid for by the weakest and most vulnerable,” the bishops said.

10 important things to know about Ash Wednesday

Feb 14, 2024 / 10:20 am

Ash Wednesday begins the season of Lent, which is structured to spiritually prepare to walk with the Lord through his passion and celebrate his resurrection.

Ecuador’s Constitutional Court decriminalizes euthanasia

Feb 8, 2024 / 15:45 pm

According to one pro-life leader, “this is a very hard blow against the human dignity and constitutional rights of Ecuadorians.”

Cardinal Lacunza found alive in Panama

Feb 1, 2024 / 18:10 pm

Cardinal José Luis Lacunza was found “safe and sound” today after being missing since Tuesday, Jan. 30.

Here are 5 Catholic practices to help strengthen your faith life in 2024

Jan 17, 2024 / 07:00 am

In the constant search for spiritual growth and connection to the sacred in everyday life, discovering new ways to strengthen your faith can be transformative.

Church destroyed by ISIS in Iraq completely restored 10 years later

Jan 11, 2024 / 10:00 am

The Dominican Church of Our Lady of the Hour in Mosul, Iraq, has been completely restored after the destruction carried out by Islamic State terrorists 10 years ago.

Peruvian Bishop Escudero delivers comprehensive critique of blessing irregular couples

Jan 4, 2024 / 18:20 pm

Bishop Rafael Escudero considers the blessing of such couples “a grave abuse of the Most Holy Name of God.”

Dictatorship in Nicaragua posts photos of Bishop Álvarez after U.S. calls for his release

Jan 3, 2024 / 18:00 pm

The dictatorship on Jan. 2 released recent images of the Bishop Rolando Álvarez shortly after the United States government demanded his immediate release.

Second bishop detained by the dictatorship in Nicaragua

Dec 21, 2023 / 17:15 pm

The Nicaraguan police arrested on Dec. 20 the bishop of Siuna, Isidoro del Carmen Mora Ortega.

Ecuadoran with incurable illness: Only God has authority over death

Dec 7, 2023 / 18:30 pm

In an interview with ACI Prensa, CNA’s Spanish-language news partner, Silvio Alvarado explained that euthanasia “is not the path I am going to follow.”

5 things to know about the debate on euthanasia in Ecuador

Nov 28, 2023 / 12:15 pm

The discussion started Nov. 20 when Ecuador’s constitutional court began to evaluate arguments regarding the request of a woman to end her life.

Peruvian bishops hail new law that specifies the rights of the unborn child

Nov 23, 2023 / 09:09 am

The Peruvian Bishops’ Conference congratulated the country’s congress for the passage of Law 31935, which specifies rights to unborn children.