Americas News
Chilean archbishop donates inheritance to help college students
The archbishop of Concepcion, Chile, has donated a $50,000 inheritance to a Catholic university in the city to establish a... Read more
Church in Dominican Republic warns of ambassador's gay advocacy efforts
Citing concerns over gay activism, a bishop from the Dominican Republic said that the Church in the country does not... Read more
NFL coach teaches faith, football to Peruvian kids
Jim Harbaugh, coach of the San Francisco 49ers, recently completed a one-week mission trip to Piura, Peru, where he taught... Read more
Brazilian bishops support only peaceful demonstrations
The bishops of Brazil issued a statement expressing their solidarity and support for demonstrations aimed at justice in society only... Read more
Faithful can send intentions for Papal Mass at Brazilian shrine
The Catholic faithful from around the world are invited to send their prayer intentions to the Shrine of Our Lady... Read more
Despite protests, archbishop assures safety at World Youth Day
The archbishop of Rio de Janeiro has reassured young people planning to attend World Youth Day that the protests occurring... Read more
Argentine bishops concerned over assisted reproduction law
Responding to a new law on assisted fertilization, the bishops of Argentina stressed that “not everything that is technically possible... Read more
Quebec euthanasia bill blasted for enshrining 'power to kill'
A Quebec bill to allow lethal drug prescriptions for patients in pain would give doctors “the power to kill” and... Read more
Vatican diplomat: anti-drug policies should focus on family
Policies to fight drug abuse should reflect the dignity of the human person and build up the family as vital... Read more
Teen attributes recovery from coma to global prayer chain
A year ago, 16 year-old Antonia Cabrera suffered a stroke and was expected to die. Today, she can speak, walk... Read more
Latin American religious backtrack on Pope and gay lobby
In response to media flurry, the Latin American Confederation of Men and Women Religious (CLAR) released a statement on June... Read more
Mexican cardinal: spread peace, not violence
Cardinal Norberto R. Carrera said the family should become the nucleus of a society that spreads concord and not hostility,... Read more
Migrants on Mexico's border face 'nightmares,' priest says
Harsh conditions and persecution confront migrants in Mexico, many of whom have been deported from the U.S., according to a... Read more
Chile proposes financial incentives for childbearing
In an effort to reverse the country’s low birth rate, President Sebastian Pinera of Chile has announced a proposal to... Read more
Global contraception push aims to 'eliminate motherhood'
The head of an international charity called the billions of dollars funding “reproductive health” in the developing world an effort... Read more
Bishop says no truce yet between Honduran gangs
A bishop in Honduras said a truce has still not been achieved between rival gangs in the country that have... Read more
Pro-lifers pray after death of Canadian abortion crusader
Pro-life leaders in Canada reacted with sadness and prayers to the death of Henry Morgentaler, regretting his leading role in... Read more
Experts meet in Mexico for conference on Shroud of Turin
Experts from around the world gathered in Mexico for a conference on the Holy Shroud of Turin in light of... Read more
San Lorenzo soccer team honors Pope on Marian feast
The San Lorenzo de Almagro soccer team celebrated the feast of Mary Help of Christians on May 24 by unveiling... Read more
Canada's politicians targeted for 'failure' to protect children
A pro-life group in Canada is renewing its efforts to ignite discussion and conversion in their country by calling out... Read more
