Walter Sánchez Silva

Walter Sánchez Silva

Walter Sánchez Silva is a senior writer for ACI Prensa (https://www.aciprensa.com). With more than 15 years of experience, he has reported from important ecclesial events in Europe, Asia and Latin America during the pontificates of Benedict XVI and Pope Francis. E-mail: walter@aciprensa.com

Articles by Walter Sánchez Silva

Cause for beatification of Sister Clare Crockett opened

Nov 4, 2024 / 17:20 pm

The congregation of Sister Clare Crockett, a young nun who died in 2016 during an earthquake in Ecuador, announced the beginning of her cause for beatification.

Pope Francis cuts salaries of Vatican cardinals again

Oct 28, 2024 / 18:40 pm

Pope Francis has decided to cut the salaries of the cardinals working at the Vatican again, a measure that will take effect Nov. 1.

Gustavo Gutiérrez, ‘father of liberation theology,’ dies at 96

Oct 23, 2024 / 04:35 am

Gustavo Gutiérrez Merino, the Peruvian Dominican priest considered the ”father” of liberation theology, died Oct. 22 at the age of 96.

Jerusalem cardinal: Two-state solution to end Israel-Hamas war is now ‘unrealistic’

Oct 21, 2024 / 18:30 pm

Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa indicated that for now a two-state solution to end the war between Israel and Hamas in the Holy Land is “not realistic.”

‘The Dark Charm of Halloween’ is title of new book by International Association of Exorcists

Oct 21, 2024 / 06:00 am

“The Dark Charm of Halloween” is the title of a new book launched by the International Association of Exorcists.

Fire devastates historic church and Franciscan convent in Chile; arson not ruled out

Oct 14, 2024 / 18:40 pm

A fire on Friday devastated St. Anthony of Padua Church and a Franciscan convent in the city of Iquique, Chile.

Cardinal, exorcists have differing takes on ‘cleansing’ ritual performed on Mexican president 

Oct 5, 2024 / 07:00 am

A Mexican cardinal and three priests have differing takes on the “cleansing” ritual that was performed during the inauguration of Claudia Sheinbaum.

Vatican announces apostolic visit to Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter

Sep 30, 2024 / 17:53 pm

The Vatican announced it will carry out an apostolic visitation to the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter, whose priests celebrate the Traditional Latin Mass.

Padre Pio spoke languages ​​he didn’t know: the gift of xenoglossia

Sep 23, 2024 / 12:53 pm

Various historical testimonies document that the beloved St. Pio of Pietrelcina, whose feast day is celebrated Sept. 23, had the gift of xenoglossia.

Vatican announces press conference on ‘spiritual experience’ of Medjugorje

Sep 16, 2024 / 13:15 pm

Cardinal Víctor Fernández, prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, will lead a press conference on the “spiritual experience” of Medjugorje.

Bishop Cozzens emphasizes Eucharist, ‘transfiguration of the world’ at Eucharistic Congress

Sep 12, 2024 / 17:10 pm

“The Eucharist and the Transfiguration of the World” was the title of the presentation given by Bishop Andrew Cozzens at the International Eucharistic Congress.

Opus Dei prelate asks prayers for new statutes and to share ‘the fire of the Lord’

Sep 12, 2024 / 08:00 am

The prelate of Opus Dei, Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz, renewed his request for prayer for the new statutes of “the Work.”

Ortega dictatorship in Nicaragua deports group of foreign priests and nuns

Sep 4, 2024 / 17:16 pm

Lawyer and researcher Martha Patricia Molina has reported that the dictatorship in Nicaragua has deported a group of foreign priests and nuns.

Nicaraguan dictatorship shuts down more nonprofit Catholic organizations, evangelical churches

Aug 30, 2024 / 15:53 pm

The closure of the organizations was announced Aug. 29 through the official government newspaper La Gaceta.

St. Teresa of Ávila’s body remains incorrupt after almost 5 centuries

Aug 29, 2024 / 14:09 pm

The Diocese of Ávila in Spain reported that the body of St. Teresa of Ávila remains incorrupt after her death on Oct. 4, 1582, almost five centuries ago.

Dictatorship in Nicaragua eliminates priests’ retirement fund

Aug 28, 2024 / 16:23 pm

In yet another move to undermine the Catholic Church, the Ortega dictatorship in Nicaragua has eliminated and confiscated a retirement fund for priests.

Why do Catholics say certain phrases three times during Mass?

Aug 26, 2024 / 16:20 pm

Here’s an explanation that aims to help you better understand and appreciate an important aspect of the holy Eucharist.

Opus Dei prelate responds to those who consider group ‘conservative, powerful, and secretive’

Aug 24, 2024 / 08:30 am

During his recent trip through Latin America, the prelate of Opus Dei gave an interview in which he responded to those who criticize Opus Dei.

Nicaraguan dictatorship eliminates tax exemptions for Catholic and evangelical churches

Aug 23, 2024 / 16:15 pm

Lawyer and researcher Martha Patricia Molina considers the measure a “fiscal blow” that will end up “financially suffocating the Church.”

Freemasonry: why the Church prohibits membership

Aug 23, 2024 / 07:30 am

Catholics are strictly prohibited from being Masons or belonging to Freemasonry. Below are seven facts to know in order to not be misled about the matter.