Americas News
Constant thefts in churches plague Mexican archdiocese
The Archdiocese of San Luis Potosí expressed its concern about the constant wave of thefts that is plaguing churches in... Read more
Opus Dei priest dies from heart attack while preaching at retreat
Father Fadi Sarraf, a recently ordained priest of Opus Dei, reportedly died of a heart attack while preaching at a... Read more
Nicaraguan dictatorship releases new photos, video of imprisoned Bishop Álvarez
In response to demands for proof that Bishop Rolando Álvarez is still alive, Nicaraguan officials released new images of the... Read more
Pending decision by human rights court threatens to legalize abortion throughout Latin America
The abortion lobby has seized on the case of Beatriz, a Salvadoran woman who was seriously ill and pregnant with... Read more
Catholics work to improve precarious state of public education in Venezuela
The Venezuelan organization of Catholic faithful “Coromoto 2020” provides scholarships to teachers from public and parochial schools in Carayaca. Read more
5 things to know about the debate on euthanasia in Ecuador
The discussion started Nov. 20 when Ecuador’s constitutional court began to evaluate arguments regarding the request of a woman to... Read more
Pope Francis sends rosary to president-elect Milei of Argentina
The Office of the President-Elect of Argentina confirmed on X that the country’s new president, Javier Milei, received a rosary... Read more
The first church dedicated to the Miraculous Medal is in South America
Our Lady’s intercession is credited with ending a prolonged period of drought in the town of Monte Sião, Brazil, in... Read more
Missionary priest builds up Haiti one student, one classroom at a time
Father Louis Merosne is on a mission to rebuild the Catholic educational system where he ministers in Haiti. Read more
Peruvian bishops hail new law that specifies the rights of the unborn child
The Peruvian Bishops’ Conference congratulated the country’s congress for the passage of Law 31935, which specifies rights to unborn children. Read more
4 key facts about Victoria Villarruel, the Catholic vice president-elect of Argentina
The vice president-elect is known for expressing her Catholic faith in public and for criticizing policies contrary to her principles,... Read more
Head of Argentine Bishops’ Conference prays for new officials following election of Milei
Bishop Oscar Ojea lifted up in prayer the new governing authorities following the victory of Javier Milei in Argentina’s presidential... Read more
Pope Francis congratulates president-elect Milei of Argentina in phone call
Pope Francis contacted the president-elect of Argentina, Javier Milei, to congratulate him on his victory in Sunday’s runoff presidential election. Read more
Pro-life expectations high following election of Javier Milei as president of Argentina
Various pro-life and pro-family leaders hailed the election of the next president of Argentina, Javier Milei, who defeated Sergio Massa... Read more
‘Mass of a Lifetime’ reminds elderly ‘their community has not forgotten them’
The special Mass was held in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, at a retirement home, to “intentionally affirm, involve, and inspire” the... Read more
Archbishop justifies LGBT flags on coffins in Mexican cathedral
Archbishop Gustavo Rodríguez Vega justified the draping of LGBT flags on the coffins of a gay activist and his partner... Read more
Nicaraguan human rights advocate asks British Parliament to help release Bishop Álvarez
Former Nicaraguan presidential candidate Félix Maradiaga recently visited the British Parliament and asked for support in freeing Nicaragua’s political prisoners. Read more
Pope Francis reportedly denies his trip to Argentina would depend on election results
A story published Nov. 14 by Infobae states that the Holy Father supposedly said: “My visit to Argentina does not... Read more
Catholic leaders in Costa Rica oppose bill forcing priests to break seal of confession
A group of Catholic leaders from Costa Rica recently laid out the position of the Church regarding a bill that... Read more
FACT CHECK: Did an Our Lady of Sorrows statue in Mexico really shed tears?
Local Mexican media reported that a 9-year-old boy was the first to see what appeared to be tears flowing from... Read more
