Americas News
Cuba’s release of prisoners motivated by economics and politics, expert says
The Cuban government’s announcement of the release of 553 prisoners has been described by an analyst and the opposition as... Read more
Cuban government announces release of 553 prisoners through mediation of Pope Francis
The Cuban government announced the release of 553 prisoners through the mediation of Pope Francis “in the spirit of the... Read more
Nicaraguan dictatorship shuts down more organizations, including Dominican nuns
The official government newspaper announced on Jan. 8 the “voluntary dissolution” of 11 organizations including the Dominican Nuns Foundation of... Read more
Exorcists: 9 practices to avoid when fighting the devil
An association of exorcists issued a warning Jan. 6 to “offer necessary clarifications to be able to act well in... Read more
Argentine businessman Enrique Shaw moves closer to beatification
The cause for canonization of Argentine businessman Enrique Shaw took another step forward as the alleged miracle attributed to his... Read more
Researchers underscore link between decline of marriage, plummeting fertility rates
Associates at the Ontario-based think tank Cardus assert that the decline of marriage is “one contributing issue” to plummeting fertility... Read more
As Venezuela’s presidential inauguration looms, Church calls for ‘respect for human rights’
Caracas Archbishop Raúl Biord opened the jubilee year in Venezuela with a call for “respect for human and citizen rights.” Read more
U.S. bishops launch annual collection for Church in Latin America
The USCCB has announced the launch of its annual collection in support of the Church’s mission in different areas of... Read more
116-year-old Brazilian nun is world’s oldest human being
The oldest human being in the world is Sister Inah Canabarro Lucas, a 116-year-old nun from the Brazilian state of... Read more
Canadian archbishop and Indigenous language scholar appointed to Winnipeg Archdiocese
Archbishop Murray Chatlain “was instrumental in the pastoral outreach to Indigenous communities in the north,” according to the B.C. Catholic. Read more
St. André Bessette: First Canadian-born saint was a healer who loved St. Joseph
Known as both a healer and for his devotion to St. Joseph, St. André Bessette led the effort to build... Read more
Roof of 400-year-old church in Mexico collapses
Like all Catholic churches built in Mexico before 1992, the church is federal property, so repairing it is the responsibility... Read more
How to gain a plenary indulgence for the end of the year and the beginning of 2025
A plenary indulgence is remission before God of the temporal punishment due to sins whose guilt has already been forgiven. Read more
Bishop expelled from Nicaragua asks for prayers for the people
The Ortega-Murillo dictatorship expelled Bishop Carlos Enrique Herrera from Nicaragua on Nov. 13, a few days after he had criticized... Read more
Relics of Canadian Martyrs will tour western Canada for jubilee year
The relics of the Canadian Martyrs, usually housed in their Midland, Ontario, shrine, will make their first tour of western... Read more
Canadian group that led push to legalize euthanasia warns of abuse of system
The British Columbia Civil Liberties Association, which pushed to legalize euthanasia in Canada, is now warning that additional government safeguards... Read more
Two arms of Brazilian bishops’ conference: Throw the book against alleged coup plotters
Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro and 35 other people were charged by the Federal Police on Nov. 21 on suspicion... Read more
Priest prevents desecration of the Eucharist during Mass in Honduras
A priest prevented a man from taking off with an unconsumed consecrated host during the Mass for the second anniversary... Read more
Canada launches ‘national consultation’ on ‘advance requests’ for euthanasia
The Canadian government is actively soliciting citizen input for a proposal to legalize “advance requests” in which citizens can prearrange... Read more
Argentine legislative leader anticipates 2025 attempt to repeal abortion law
“I’m pro-life, literally. Without hesitation. A light blue neckerchief supporter from here to China,” Argentina’s Chamber of Deputies President Martín... Read more
