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
Bishops in Puerto Rico warn of ‘possible escalations’ in a US-Venezuela war
Dec 2, 2025 / 16:08 pmThe Puerto Rican Bishops’ Conference is opposing the militarization being carried out by the U.S. on the island, an unincorporated U.S. territory.
Pope Leo’s prayer intention for December: For Christians in areas of war or conflict
Nov 27, 2025 / 06:28 amPope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for December is for Christians living amid war or conflict, especially in the Middle East.
Pope Leo XIV appoints new archbishop of Krakow, Poland
Nov 26, 2025 / 19:30 pmPope Leo XIV appointed Cardinal Grzegorz Ryś, formerly the archbishop of Łódź, as new archbishop of Krakow, Poland.
Activist Nicaraguan priest: The Ortega dictatorship ‘can’t take away our faith’
Nov 25, 2025 / 18:01 pmNicaraguan priest Father Nils de Jesús Hernández serves a parish in Iowa where he ministers to the Hispanic community and speaks out for the Nicaraguan people.
New World Liberty Congress president analyzes ‘silence’ of Church in Nicaragua
Nov 25, 2025 / 07:00 amThe new president of the World Liberty Congress recently analyzed the “silence” of the Catholic Church in Nicaragua, which is under persecution by President Daniel Ortega.
How Pope Leo XIV typically spends his day off
Nov 19, 2025 / 15:23 pmIn reply to journalists’ questions last night as he left Castel Gandolfo, which he now regularly visits, Pope Leo XIV described his typical Tuesday day off.
‘Hero of the confessional’ Father Carmelo De Palma beatified in Italy
Nov 18, 2025 / 07:00 amFather Carmelo De Palma, a priest known as the “hero of the confessional,” was beatified Nov. 15 in Bari, Italy.
Statue of Pope Leo XIV unveiled and blessed in Chiclayo, Peru
Nov 18, 2025 / 06:00 amChiclayo is celebrating following the installation of a 16-foot statue of Pope Leo XIV that welcomes visitors to the northern Peruvian city.
Pope Leo XIV receives exiled Nicaraguan Bishop Rolando Álvarez
Nov 13, 2025 / 18:06 pmPope Leo XIV received on Nov. 13 Rolando Álvarez, the exiled bishop of Matagalpa and apostolic administrator of Estelí in Nicaragua.
‘The Sound of Music’ and ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ among Pope Leo XIV’s favorite films
Nov 10, 2025 / 18:32 pmThe Vatican has revealed the names of Pope Leo XIV’s favorite films upon announcing the Holy Father’s upcoming meeting with the world of cinema on Nov. 15.
Vatican releases ‘Leo from Chicago’ biopic
Nov 10, 2025 / 17:26 pmThe Vatican has officially released the documentary “Leo from Chicago” about the life of Pope Leo XIV in the United States, coinciding with his pontificate’s sixth month.
Pope Leo XIV meets with 15 abuse survivors at the Vatican
Nov 8, 2025 / 15:00 pmThe encounter, described as one of “closeness with the victims, of deep and painful listening and dialogue,” lasted nearly three hours.
We can all be saints, Peruvian archbishop says to thousands of youth
Nov 4, 2025 / 18:17 pmArchbishop Javier Del Río Alba of Arequipa in Peru shared the keys to holiness with more than 8,500 young people during the 13th Youth Festival of Faith.
Pope Leo XIV declares St. John Henry Newman a doctor of the Church
Nov 1, 2025 / 08:45 amPope Leo XIV has declared St. John Henry Newman a doctor of the Church, recognizing the English cardinal and theologian as a towering figure of faith and intellect.
Influencer son of evangelical pastors shares how he embraced the Catholic faith
Oct 26, 2025 / 07:00 amJonatan Medina Espinal is a young Catholic influencer who, as the son of evangelical pastors, was considered unlikely to embrace the Catholic faith.
St. Carlo Acutis’ mother on what it’s like to be the mother of a saint
Oct 23, 2025 / 06:00 amAntonia Salzano, St. Carlo Acutis’ mother, who was present with the rest of her family at his canonization on Sept. 7, shared what it’s like to be the mother of a saint.
Pope Leo XIV condemns usury, a grave sin that speaks to the corruption of the human heart
Oct 20, 2025 / 15:53 pmOn Oct. 18, the Holy Father received the National Anti-Usury Council of Italy in the Vatican Apostolic Palace.
St. Teresa of Ávila’s body remains incorrupt after almost 5 centuries
Oct 15, 2025 / 04:00 amThe body of St. Teresa of Avila, a doctor of the Church whose feast day is celebrated Oct. 15, was still incorrupt when examined last year almost five centuries after her death.
Priest who was attacked with acid in Nicaragua cathedral in 2018 dies
Oct 14, 2025 / 16:05 pmFather Mario de Jesús Guevara Calero, 66, spiritual director of the La Purísima Archdiocesan Major Seminary, died on Sunday, Oct. 12.
Cardinal presides over act of reparation in St. Peter’s following desecration of altar
Oct 13, 2025 / 17:43 pmCardinal Mauro Gambetti presided over a penitential rite of reparation at the main altar of St. Peter’s Basilica following a serious act of desecration on Oct. 10.