Americas News
Nicaraguan dictatorship tightens monitoring of Catholic priests
The regime is now keeping Catholic priests under surveillance, checking their cellphones, and demanding weekly reports on their activities. Read more
Death camp in Mexico: Church denounces ‘cruelty and human wretchedness’
The Catholic Church in Mexico expressed its “profound indignation and grief” following the discovery of an organized crime training and... Read more
Peruvian bishop denounces ‘direct attack’ on Church’s freedom of speech
A Peruvian bishop has denounced an attack on the Church’s freedom of speech by LGBTQ+ activists who accuse the Church... Read more
Cathedrals, churches in Mexico vandalized during International Women’s Day marches
In the state of Jalisco, the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption of Most Holy Mary in Guadalajara was tagged with... Read more
Pope Francis, Argentine bishops express solidarity with flood victims
In addition to prayers, the Church in Argentina has sent material aid to Bahía Blanca, which suffered severe flooding March... Read more
Mexican bishops warn of ‘manifestations of death’ in the country
In a statement issued on March 5, the Mexican Bishops’ Conference specifically pointed out problems such as “the decriminalization and... Read more
Vatican suppresses Miles Christi order in Argentina
“This decision was specifically approved by Pope Francis on Feb. 6, 2025,” stated an official communication released by the AICA... Read more
Colombian bishops discuss with President Petro their role in peace process with guerillas
A meeting between the leadership of the Colombian Catholic Church and President Gustavo Petro addressed crucial issues such as the... Read more
10 important things to know about Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday begins the season of Lent, which is structured to spiritually prepare to walk with the Lord through his... Read more
Cardinal renews mission of top Guadalupe expert
Cardinal Carlos Aguiar Retes has renewed the mission of Father Eduardo Chávez, considered the leading expert on the apparitions of... Read more
Mexican state decriminalizes abortion; Catholics who support it excommunicated, bishop says
The abortion decriminalization measure, promoted by Campeche state’s Human Rights Commission, was passed Feb. 24 in a closed session of... Read more
Mexican bishops call for national unity in the face of Trump’s policies toward the country
Last month, at the beginning of his second term in office, U.S. President Donald Trump announced various measures that directly... Read more
Pope Francis names Archbishop Richard W. Smith of Edmonton as next archbishop of Vancouver
Archbishop Richard W. Smith, 65, has led the Archdiocese of Edmonton since 2007 and has served in dioceses across Canada. Read more
First Venezuelan saint: Pope Francis approves canonization of Dr. José Gregorio Hernández
The sainthood cause of Venezuelan Dr. José Gregorio Hernández has been approved by Pope Francis. Read more
After 10 years of euthanasia in Canada, activists detect a shift, say much work to be done
A decade after euthanasia became legal in Canada, activists there say the political and cultural winds are shifting in favor... Read more
60 years a priest, archbishop offers 10 tips for persevering in one’s vocation
On the occasion of his 60th anniversary as a priest, Archbishop Ramón Benito de la Rosa shares 10 pieces of... Read more
Anglican minister ‘concelebrates’ Mass for the installation of Catholic archbishop, takes Communion
The Archdiocese of Chapecó has acknowledged what it called an “isolated incident of inadvertent violation of liturgical norms.” Read more
From international pickpocket to redemption: Víctor Sono’s story
Víctor Sono Neira spent years trapped in addiction and crime as an international pickpocket. Today, at the age of 72,... Read more
Man charged in attack on priest at Canadian parish
The suspect approached and attempted to stab the 38-year-old pastor of with a knife near the altar. Read more
The image of Our Lady of Lourdes that’s not there but that everyone sees
Those who visit the chapel of the Our Lady of Lourdes shrine in the city of Alta Gracia in Córdoba... Read more
