Americas News
Prisoners in Colombia unite in prayer for Pope Francis' visit
Prison inmates from jails around Colombia prepared themselves spiritually for the Pope's visit to their country through prayers, letters, messages,... Read more
Pope Francis prays for victims of Mexico earthquake
Following Mass during his five-day trip to Colombia, Pope Francis on Friday offered prayers for those affected by a major... Read more
Pope Francis beatifies two Colombian martyrs
During Mass in Colombia on Friday, Pope Francis beatified two martyrs from the country, both of whom were killed in... Read more
Catholics pray, prepare as Hurricane Irma looms
As Hurricane Irma moves through the Atlantic – one of the strongest storms ever recorded in that ocean – Catholic... Read more
Christ calls Colombia to cast a net of peace, Pope Francis says
Just as Christ called Peter to cast his nest where there seemed to be no fish, Christ is calling Colombians... Read more
The significance of Pope Francis' speech to Latin America's bishops
What is likely one of the most important speeches of Pope Francis' visit to Colombia, political processes aside, and one... Read more
Pope Francis lays out his vision for Church's mission in Latin America
The Catholic Church must avoid a sense of superiority and clericalism and instead teach forgiveness, reconciliation, and justice, Pope Francis... Read more
On plane, Pope gets a gift from his 'spiritual friend' Saint Therese
During his flight to Colombia Pope Francis received a white rose from a Colombian journalist, recalling his deep devotion to... Read more
Don't let anything silence the truth, Pope tells Colombian bishops
In a lengthy speech on Thursday, Pope Francis urged the bishops of Colombia to uphold their pastoral responsibilities, proclaiming and... Read more
Peace can start by grabbing drinks, Pope tells Colombian youth
Speaking to youth in Colombia Thursday, Pope Francis urged them to move away from the violence of the past and... Read more
Pope to Colombian authorities: Eliminate violence by upholding dignity of all
In the first formal speech of his visit to Colombia, Pope Francis on Thursday told government authorities that the key... Read more
Venezuelan bishops to meet with Pope Francis in Colombia
Amid a dire political and human-rights crisis in Venezuela, Pope Francis will meet privately with “the bishops of Venezuela present... Read more
Simplicity and transparency are key to Pope Francis' Colombia trip
Simplicity and transparency have been key words in the preparations for Pope Francis' visit to Colombia, according to the secretary... Read more
Ahead of Colombia visit, Pope says world needs builders of peace, dialogue
Two days ahead of his symbolic visit to Colombia, Pope Francis sent a video message to the nation, telling citizens... Read more
Argentine pastoral letter: 'Accompaniment' in marriage must be faithful
A pastoral letter on Pope Francis' apostolic exhortation Amoris laetitia by Bishop Pedro Daniel Martinez Perea of San Luis, Argentina... Read more
Venezuelan bishops' conference headquarters ransacked
Unidentified persons attacked the headquarters of the Venezuelan bishops' conference on Friday, stealing several items. Read more
Brazilian priest found stabbed to death in his home
A priest in the northeastern Brazilian state of Paraiba was found dead in his rectory Thursday morning, with signs of... Read more
From addiction to ordination: a homeless man's journey to priesthood
Claude Paradis was impoverished and homeless, living on the streets of Montreal, Canada. He struggled with addiction to both alcohol... Read more
Firebomb is latest in series of attacks against iconic Chilean church
A religious congregation voiced sorrow and called for greater respect for faith after the iconic Church of National Gratitude in... Read more
Chilean court sidesteps constitution, paves way for legal abortion
A Chilean court ruled this week in favor of a controversial bill that allows abortion in some cases, against the... Read more
