Americas News
How millions of keys in Mexico are being used to honor Pope Francis
A well-known Mexican artist is collecting millions of keys for an unusual reason. Read more
'We are brothers' – Pope Francis and Patriarch Kirill hold historic meeting
Christian brotherhood and unity were the focus of Pope Francis and Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill when they met on Friday... Read more
Full text of joint declaration signed by Pope Francis and Patriarch Kirill
In a historic first, Pope Francis on Friday met with Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill. Read more
After deadly prison riot in Mexico, archbishop asks for prayers
Archbishop Rogelio Cabrera López of Monterrey has asked the entire community to unite in prayer in response to the riot... Read more
Journalist with microcephaly slams abortion push in Brazil
In the wake of the Zika virus outbreak in the Americas, one woman born with microcephaly – which is suspected... Read more
Brazilian bishops reject push to expand abortion to Zika virus cases
In its first statement related to the health crisis sparked by the Zika virus, the Brazilian Conference of Catholic Bishops... Read more
From a Mexican prison, a single mother will tell Pope Francis her story
Évila Quintana Molina is a single mother in a Mexican prison. She has never spoken in public, to protect her... Read more
In Mexico, millions of keys collected to make a Pope Francis statue
Mexican artist Pedro Francisco Rodríguez is asking for the public’s help in making a larger-than-life sculpture of Pope Francis to... Read more
In Canada, a bishop protests gender ideology mandate for Alberta schools
“Totalitarianism.” That was the word the Bishop of Calgary used to describe the Alberta government’s new mandatory gender guidelines. Read more
One family's unimaginable suffering paves the way for a teen's sainthood
The miraculous cure of a baby with brain damage through the intercession of Mexican martyr Blessed José Luis Sánchez del... Read more
Pilgrims beware! Mexican bishops warn against papal ticket scams
Following the rise of fraudulent papal ticket “sales” online, the Mexican Conference of Catholic Bishops has reminded the faithful that... Read more
Mexican bishop: 'El Chapo' blood money should be returned to community
Bishop Benjamin Castillo Plascencia of Celaya, Mexico praised the capture of the notorious drug lord, Joaquín Guzmán Loera, known as... Read more
As Juarez recovers from peak violence, victim sees hope in Pope Francis
With Pope Francis set to visit the Mexican city of Juarez Feb. 17, some crime victims are telling their stories... Read more
If post-abortion syndrome doesn't exist, why are these women suffering?
A psychologist who cares for post-abortive women has emphasized the need to help women who have had abortions heal –... Read more
Canadian judge rules in favor of religious liberty for Christian law school
A British Columbia Supreme Court judge has reversed a decision by the province’s law society that would have banned graduates... Read more
In Peru, blood drive donors draw inspiration from priests martyred by terrorists
Inspired by Saturday's beatification of the first Peruvian martyrs, a group of young people has launched a blood drive initiative... Read more
In Chile, massive Marian pilgrimage to open Year of Mercy
Hundreds of thousands in Chile will visit the Lo Vasquez Shrine this coming December 8 on the Solemnity of the... Read more
What Argentina's bishops are proposing to drug traffickers
The Argentine bishops' conference issued “a strong call to conversion” to those involved in drug trafficking and dealing, urging them... Read more
Sodalitium Christianae Vitae forms ethics commission amid investigation of founder
The superior general of the Sodalitium Christianae Vitae has announced the creation of an Ethics Commission for Justice and Reconciliation... Read more
En route to Kenya, Pope Francis confirms Mexico trip
Before his plane landed in Kenya on Wednesday, Pope Francis confirmed to reporters that he would indeed visit Mexico early... Read more
