Americas News
2 Mexican officials assassinated: The Church expresses ‘profound consternation’
The victims of the shooting are Ximena Guzmán, private secretary to Clara Brugada, Mexico City’s mayor, and José Muñoz, adviser... Read more
Who is the patron saint of Pope Leo XIV’s final vows?
Wondering who Pope Leo XIV’s favorite saint is? A Peruvian missionary priest who is a close friend and confidant of... Read more
Pope Leo XIV’s prayer of consecration to Our Lady of Fátima
Pope Leo XIV, when he was bishop of Chiclayo, Peru, offered a special prayer of consecration to the Blessed Virgin... Read more
Peruvian bishop defends Pope Leo XIV against accusations of cover-up
Bishop Edinson Farfán of Chiclayo, Peru, is publicly defending the actions of his predecessor, now Pope Leo XIV, in the... Read more
Leo XIV, in 2023, acknowledged previous meetings with Pope Francis in which they disagreed
In 2023, then-Bishop Robert Prevost recalled his early meetings with Pope Francis when the latter was archbishop of Buenos Aires... Read more
Election of Pope Leo XIV celebrated with Mass of Thanksgiving in Peru
The celebration vibrated with joy following the election of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost Martínez — both a U.S. and Peruvian... Read more
Pope Leo XIV’s missionary work in Peru
The deputy secretary of the Peruvian Bishops’ Conference said he is “sure that the heart of Pope Leo XIV ...... Read more
Thousands march for life in Mexico City
Thousands of people participated in the March for Life on May 3 in Mexico City to mark 18 years since... Read more
How Francis will be remembered: ‘He left us a great love that we are obliged to replicate’
Following Pope Francis’ passing, one of his closest Argentine friends remembered him with gratitude, emphasizing that his legacy is impossible... Read more
World’s oldest person, Sister Inah Canabarro Lucas, dies at 116
Sister Inah Canabarro Lucas, the oldest person in the world, died Wednesday in Porto Alegre, Brazil, at the age of... Read more
A long friendship and unforgettable hug: The day Pope Francis forgot he was pope
The face of Brother Juan of the Community of the Lamb went viral last week in a video recalling an... Read more
Canada elects Liberal Party prime minister; life issues fall by wayside
Canadians voted Monday to elect Liberal Party leader Mark Carney to a full term as prime minister following a tight... Read more
Vancouver archbishop calls for prayer after deadly attack claims 11 lives at Filipino festival
“Your spirit of hope shines even amid darkness,” Archbishop J. Michael Miller told Vancouver’s Filipino community following a devastating festival... Read more
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
