Americas News
Pope Francis cultivated bonds between Catholicism, Judaism
With bold gestures and strong words, the late pontiff laid out a path of fraternity. Read more
The legacy of Pope Francis in Latin America
As the first Latin American pontiff, the legacy of Pope Francis in the region is complex, according to analysts consulted... Read more
Canadian bishops: Protect life, freedom, and vulnerable in upcoming election
Ahead of Canada’s election on Monday, April 28, Canadian bishops issued a statement calling Catholic voters to defend life, freedom,... Read more
Nicaragua once again bans Holy Week processions
According to Confidencial newspaper, the dictatorship is supposedly deploying 14,000 police officers to prevent processions during Holy Week in Nicaragua. Read more
Yucatán becomes 22nd Mexican state to approve pro-abortion legislation
Mexico’s Yucatán state Congress has approved the decriminalization of abortion up to 12 weeks of gestation. Read more
Emergency Missions: transforming lives and bringing hope to the most vulnerable in Peru
In one of the most poverty-stricken areas of Lima, Peru, where hopelessness has long prevailed, a man who once rejected... Read more
Dominican Republic nightclub disaster: Church prays for victims, families
Archbishop Francisco Ozoria Acosta of Santo Domingo expressed his profound sorrow and solidarity in response to the tragedy that occurred... Read more
World’s oldest bishop celebrates 103 years of faith and service
Mexican Bishop José de Jesús Sahagún de la Parra is the world’s oldest bishop and is one of only four... Read more
Armed gangs murder 2 nuns in Haiti
Sisters Evanette Onezaire and Jeanne Voltaire, members of the Congregation of the Little Sisters of St. Therese of the Child... Read more
Nunciature in El Salvador issues correction for liturgical abuse
The apostolic nunciature in El Salvador issued a correction for irregularities during a Mass marking the 45th anniversary of the... Read more
Inspired by John Paul II, Catholic maternal health organization celebrates 30 years
MaterCare International celebrates 30 years of supporting ethical maternal health care in developing regions around the globe, thanks to St.... Read more
Fisherman lost at sea for 95 days recounts miraculous rescue
Fisherman Máximo “Gatón” Napa never lost his faith while being stranded at sea for 95 days until he was finally... Read more
23 new Legionary priests to be ordained at the Vatican
Twenty-three men will be ordained as new Legionaries of Christ priests at the Vatican this spring. Read more
Colombia to host 2025 International Congress on Religious Tourism
The 2025 International Congress on Religious Tourism will explore “how evangelization and tourism can promote the social and economic development... Read more
The true story of the International Day of the Unborn Child and the role of St. John Paul II
On March 25, the solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord, the International Day of the Unborn Child is celebrated... Read more
Canadian bishops condemn government proposal to strip faith groups of charitable status
The Canadian bishops highlighted in their letters to Canada’s Finance Department that “40% of all charitable organizations in Canada are... Read more
Pope Francis gifts his Presidential Medal of Freedom to Buenos Aires cathedral
Pope Francis has gifted the Presidential Medal of Freedom awarded to him by former U.S. President Joe Biden to the... Read more
Powerful reflections from saints on Lent: fasting, penance, and conversion
Six saints and blesseds have offered these profound reflections on how to live this time of Lent authentically through fasting... Read more
‘Blood flows every day in Haiti’: Archbishop calls on international community to save lives
“Please do not delay, because we are on the brink of disaster,” Archbishop Max Leroy Mésidor of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, pleaded. Read more
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
