Articles by Julieta Villar
Chilean archbishop expresses pain, shame over fire that killed 14 migrants
Nov 10, 2023 / 18:40 pmThe tragedy occurred Nov. 6 in a house built with pallet wood and tin roofing in a camp where families of Venezuelan migrants live in precarious conditions.
More than 40,000 young people make pilgrimage to Virgin of Rio Blanco shrine in Argentina
Nov 3, 2023 / 18:30 pmLast weekend more than 40,000 young people turned out for a pilgrimage to the shrine of the Virgin of Río Blanco and Paypaya in Argentina.
After elections, bishops of Ecuador call for building together the common good
Oct 18, 2023 / 18:00 pmIn their statement titled “Building together the common good,” the Ecuadorian Bishops’ Conference noted that “what matters is the homeland.”
Pastor of only Catholic church in Gaza: ‘Never have we seen things like this time’
Oct 10, 2023 / 09:30 amFather Gabriel Romanelli expressed his gratitude for the closeness, concern, and prayers, along with the “hundreds of messages” he receives every day.
Bolivian prosecutors ask Vatican for reports on ‘irregularities’ regarding abuse scandal
Oct 3, 2023 / 10:15 amA prosecutor told local media that the information they are requesting are the reports provincials of the Society of Jesus would normally send to the Vatican.
Argentine archdiocese issues statement on healing ministry Messi’s mom, brother attended
Oct 2, 2023 / 12:10 pmThe activity drew national attention a few weeks ago when the mother and brother of soccer player Lionel Messi participated in one of the meetings.
40 countries to participate in Men’s Rosary on Oct. 7
Sep 27, 2023 / 18:40 pmThe initiative originated in Poland and Ireland in 2018 and in just a few years has spread to other nations on different dates.
Argentine bishops’ commission opposes government’s technical assistance to sex workers
Sep 21, 2023 / 18:50 pmThe bishops warned that the agreement “fails to comply with the abolitionist legal framework of the Argentine state” that abolishes prostitution or trafficking.
Argentine bishops hold day of prayer, reflection against human trafficking
Sep 19, 2023 / 18:00 pm“Human trafficking does serious ... injury to the dignity of the human person,” Bishop Oscar Ojea said. “The person is treated as a useful and disposable object.”
Regnum Christi responds to accusations of sexual abuse of former women members
Sep 11, 2023 / 16:30 pmIn the letter, about 30 former members of the movement expressed their backing for a civil lawsuit filed in June against the Legionaries of Christ.
Bishop warns about ‘hard times’ Argentina is going through
Sep 7, 2023 / 16:30 pm“Drugs kill and poison the family,” the prelate said, noting that “there is no effective response from the state” and the public health system “is overwhelmed.”
Chapel in Argentina vandalized; bishop calls for acts of reparation
Sep 1, 2023 / 16:30 pmBishop Héctor Zordán said the damage inflicted was a criminal act motivated by the intent to “desecrate the sacred place and its contents, rather than theft.”
Church in Bolivia criticizes excesses of raids on Jesuits in sexual abuse cases
Aug 30, 2023 / 16:45 pmThe Bolivian bishops questioned the procedures carried out “under the rationale ... to collect evidence” in cases of alleged sexual abuse of minors.
Exiled Nicaraguan opposition leader to help make criminal case against Daniel Ortega
Aug 30, 2023 / 16:00 pmFélix Maradiaga’s visit is part of a strategy to consolidate international pressure against the Sandinista dictatorship in Nicaragua.
Jesuit provincial in Bolivia says he would not have entered order if he knew about abuse
Aug 17, 2023 / 16:40 pmFather Bernardo Mercado was interviewed recently by the special commission for the investigation of sexual abuse in ecclesial environments.
Prosecutor in Bolivia asks for Church’s cooperation in clerical sexual abuse cases
Jul 31, 2023 / 10:30 amThe prosecutor for Chuquisaca asked the Archdiocese of Cochabamba for the names of the Jesuit provincials during the years 1999, 2000, and 2001.
Archbishop laments 10,000 people have died waiting for medical care in Chile
Jul 25, 2023 / 16:30 pmDuring the first four months of this year, 9,139 patients in the public system have died in Chile while waiting for a consultation with a medical specialist.
Priests lug in supplies to help flood victims in Chile
Jul 21, 2023 / 07:00 amThousands of people had to be evacuated due to the flooding of the Maule River from heavy rains that poured down on southern Chile.
1,000 Chilean college students go out on mission projects during their winter break
Jul 19, 2023 / 14:30 pmOne thousand students from the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile set off July 14 for missions projects over their winter break.
Argentine priest is Pope Francis’ new personal secretary
Jul 18, 2023 / 15:30 pmPope Francis has appointed a priest from the Buenos Aires Archdiocese, Father Daniel Pellizzon, 40, to act as his personal secretary.