Americas News
Church in Mexico launches citizen accord to fight ‘dynamics of violence and destruction’
The accord, as well as the creation of a National Peace Network, came as the National Dialogue for Peace was... Read more
40 countries to participate in Men’s Rosary on Oct. 7
The initiative originated in Poland and Ireland in 2018 and in just a few years has spread to other nations... Read more
Pro-lifers say ‘therapeutic’ abortion on minor in Peru exploited to push legal abortion
The case, which is similar to another that occurred in August, has created a great deal of controversy in the... Read more
Church warns that southern Mexico is ‘torn by violence’
Sept. 23 videos that went viral on social media show a convoy of pickup trucks driving through the streets of... Read more
Canadian bishops prepare for synod, discuss humanitarian efforts in Honduras
The bishops gathered Monday in King City, Ontario, just outside of Toronto, for their four-day annual meeting. Read more
Canada health authority criticized for offering medical assistance in dying to pensioners
A recent presentation by a regional MAiD leader to retired municipal employees featured eligibility criteria and the process for accessing... Read more
Pontifical foundation launches two projects for those in need in Colombia
The pontifical foundation Aid to the Church in Need has been developing two vital projects for the most needy communities... Read more
Imprisoned Nicaraguan bishop nominated for European Parliament human rights award
The European Parliament announced the nominees for the 2023 Sakharov Prize, which honors persons and organizations who defend human rights... Read more
Truck circulates in Mexico City with message against indoctrinating schoolchildren
The campaign demands that educational institutions stop using the controversial school textbooks developed for the 2023-2024 school year. Read more
Argentine bishops’ commission opposes government’s technical assistance to sex workers
The bishops warned that the agreement “fails to comply with the abolitionist legal framework of the Argentine state” that abolishes... Read more
Mexican diocese denounces hacking of several of its social media accounts
Different social media accounts related to the Diocese of Irapuato in the Mexican state of Guanajuato were hacked and inappropriate... Read more
Bishop who will attend synod: We must address issue of women deacons and priests
The bishop of San Francisco de Macorís in the Dominican Republic, Alfredo De la Cruz, said the Synod on Synodality... Read more
Argentine bishops hold day of prayer, reflection against human trafficking
“Human trafficking does serious ... injury to the dignity of the human person,” Bishop Oscar Ojea said. “The person is... Read more
Sin is a ‘suicidal act’ and always has social consequences, Peru archbishop warns
Archbishop José Antonio Eguren of Piura in northern Peru noted that “one of the great evils of our time is... Read more
Bishops of Panama: Catholics must not attend SSPX Masses
The Panamanian Bishops’ Conference has published a communiqué stating that Catholics should not attend services of the Priestly Fraternity of... Read more
Archdiocese in Peru calls for respecting sacred places following theft from poor box
“This theft not only constitutes a serious offense to God ... but also constitutes an absolute lack of charity towards... Read more
Catholic hospital under fire for naming euthanasia provider as palliative care director
Dr. Danielle Kain is a palliative care specialist who is both a staunch proponent and practitioner of euthanasia. Read more
Legal group pleads for imprisoned Bishop Álvarez's rights before human rights commission
Nicaraguan Bishop Rolando Álvarez is serving a prison sentence under the regime of President Daniel Ortega for criticizing the dictatorship. Read more
Guatemalan pro-lifer concerned about president-elect’s position on abortion, gender ideology
“Unfortunately we do not see a very favorable outlook regarding these issues,” said Elena Gaytán of The Family Matters Association... Read more
Lightning strike destroys monumental statue of Christ in Mexico
Christ the Fisher was erected by Peruvian sculptor Pedro Víctor Cuya Ramos. Its construction began in 2014 and six years... Read more
