Americas News
Mexico may be the most dangerous country to be a priest
With 15 priests killed in the last four years, Mexico is the most dangerous country to exercise priestly ministry in... Read more
For Cardinal Parolin, Colombia's peace deal the start of 'a better future'
Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin praised the signing of a peace agreement in Colombia on Monday, telling Colombians... Read more
Mexicans flood the capital to defend marriage – with Pope Francis' blessing
Some 400,000 people filled the streets of Mexico City on Saturday to protest the Mexican government’s attempt to redefine marriage... Read more
Another Catholic priest has been kidnapped in Mexico
Mexican Cardinal Alberto Suárez Inda is offering prayers for the safety of a priest who was kidnapped in the country... Read more
Does the Mexican priest who allegedly abused minors even exist?
After the Mexican branch of the “hacktivist” group Anonymous reported that the Archdiocese of Mexico had let off an alleged... Read more
Two priests murdered in Mexico
One day after they were kidnapped from their parish, Mexican priests Alejo Nabor Jiménez Juárez and José Alfredo Suárez de... Read more
Cardinal Parolin to visit Colombia for signing of peace accords
Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin will visit Colombia Sept. 26 to mark the signing of a long-awaited peace... Read more
Spanish nun murdered in Haiti
As the world turned its focus on Rome for the canonization of Mother Teresa last weekend, another religious sister lost... Read more
The Honduras Tim Kaine knew
He was only 22 years-old, and he was only there for nine months. But U.S. Senator and Democratic vice-presidential hopeful... Read more
Amid Venezuela protests, Catholic Church backs recall of president
Venezuela’s government is suffering from a “chronic” hearing disorder in face of the suffering of the people, charged Archbishop Diego... Read more
For Archbishop Gómez, mercy makes Christians credible
Christian mercy has the power to break down the barriers of a changing world where people have forgotten the presence... Read more
Eucharist desecrated, Missionaries of Charity assaulted in Argentina
The community of the Missionaries of Charity in Mar del Plata, Argentina, became the target of criminals late last week,... Read more
Carl Anderson: Our Lady of Guadalupe paves a path for the Americas
Our Lady of Guadalupe is the model for how Christian works of mercy can cross cultural divides in the Americas,... Read more
Olympic runner who helped fallen competitor finds inspiration in God
An Olympic runner whose sportsmanship drew headlines this week says that her faith in God helps her to find joy... Read more
Young priest whom Pope encouraged in battle against cancer dies
A man of God. Someone who endured illness with faith and fortitude until the end. This is how those who... Read more
This Mexican bishop is willing to evangelize from jail, if necessary
Amid allegations of interference in politics after receiving demonstrators critical of the governor of the state of Morelos, Bishop Ramón... Read more
Colombian bishops welcome government backing down from gender ideology
The Colombian Conference of Catholic Bishops welcomed the government's announcement that it will not promote or implement gender ideology in... Read more
The Catholic Americas come together for the Year of Mercy
South America’s Catholic leaders will celebrate the Catholic Church’s Year of Mercy in a special way, gathering for a continental... Read more
This Catholic school network produced nine Rio Olympians
Katie Ledecky, Lia Neal, and Anabelle Smith are some names you might hear on television if you are watching the... Read more
These two game-changing Olympians are serious Catholics
Simone Biles and Katie Ledecky are two of the names to know in this year's summer Olympic games in Rio. Read more
