Americas News
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
Was abortion decriminalized in Mexico? What you need to know about the recent ruling
Asked if the country's Supreme Court decriminalized abortion with its recent ruling, Francisco Vázquez-Gómez Bisogno told ACI Prensa “the answer... Read more
‘The Phenomenon’ is baptized at age 46: Soccer great Ronaldo Nazario embraces Catholic faith
The Brazilian and world soccer legend nicknamed “The Phenomenon” took a significant step in his life of faith by receiving... Read more
Regnum Christi responds to accusations of sexual abuse of former women members
In the letter, about 30 former members of the movement expressed their backing for a civil lawsuit filed in June... Read more
Dictatorship in Nicaragua arrests priest who prayed for imprisoned Bishop Álvarez
In a message sent to ACI Prensa, lawyer Martha Patricia Molina stated that the priest “was kidnapped by the Sandinista... Read more
Mexican bishops respond to pro-abortion ruling by Supreme Court: Every life has worth
A Sept. 6 ruling of the court declared “unconstitutional the legal system that criminalizes abortion in the Federal Penal Code.” Read more
Colombian bishop grateful ‘Sound of Freedom’ is exposing child trafficking in his country
Bishop Miguel González pointed out that the business of trafficking in minors “involves our country and demonstrates social and family... Read more
‘Sound of Freedom’ producer Eduardo Verástegui files as candidate for president of Mexico
Verástegui, whose film “Sound of Freedom” ranks first at the box office in Latin America, filed his declaration of intention... Read more
Catholic newspaper takes Mexican president to task for joking about murders
“He not only shows a lack of sensitivity but also perversion,” read an editorial in the newspaper of the Archdiocese... Read more
Bishop warns about ‘hard times’ Argentina is going through
“Drugs kill and poison the family,” the prelate said, noting that “there is no effective response from the state” and... Read more
The rise of Javier Milei: a ‘false messiah’ in Pope Francis’ homeland?
While some of the Argentinian presidential candidate’s views resonate with many Catholics, others starkly oppose the Church’s social teachings. Read more
Nicaraguan ‘campesino’ leader who refused to falsely accuse bishops shares his testimony
Medardo Mairena Sequeira said Daniel Ortega “has become entrenched in power and anyone who makes waves ... can immediately be... Read more
Mexican Supreme Court rules criminalization of abortion in Federal Penal Code unconstitutional
The court’s First Chamber ruled the criminalization unconstitutional “since it violates the human rights of women and persons with the... Read more
Map shows the Catholic Church’s migrant shelters in Mexico
The map was developed in order for migrants to have a more efficient way to find the centers and shelters... Read more
Tim Ballard, real hero of ‘Sound of Freedom’: I’ve spent more than 20 years in this fight
“This is the most powerful tool that I have seen in my life in the fight against child trafficking,” said... Read more
Chapel in Argentina vandalized; bishop calls for acts of reparation
Bishop Héctor Zordán said the damage inflicted was a criminal act motivated by the intent to “desecrate the sacred place... Read more
In front of the tomb of St. Óscar Romero, bishops pledge to care for migrants
Meeting in El Salvador Aug. 21-25, representatives of bishops’ conferences analyzed the various migratory scenarios at an international meeting. Read more
Church in Bolivia criticizes excesses of raids on Jesuits in sexual abuse cases
The Bolivian bishops questioned the procedures carried out “under the rationale ... to collect evidence” in cases of alleged sexual... Read more
