Americas News
Vatican finds Chilean priest guilty of abusive conduct
The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith has found Chilean priest Father Cristian Precht guilty of abusive conduct and... Read more
World Youth Day cross, Mary icon arrive in Uruguay
The two symbols of World Youth Day, the pilgrim cross and the icon of the Virgin Mary, will tour the... Read more
Peruvian priests lauded for work with gang members, poor
Radio Programas del Peru, the largest radio network in the country, has chosen two priests to receive its annual award... Read more
CNA journalist in Peru loses battle with illness
Catholic journalist Maria del Rosario Loyola Hilario, one of the most beloved members of CNA's sister news agency ACI-Prensa in... Read more
After decades-long ban, Christmas holds new meaning for Cuba
Local Catholics say that the reinstatement of Christmas as a national holiday in 1997 after decades of being outlawed has... Read more
Brazilian soccer team receives blessing for Club World Cup
The Brazilian soccer team Corinthians received a special blessing from a local priest before traveling to Japan for the 2012... Read more
Cardinal prays World Youth Day will have lifelong impact
The president of the Pontifical Council for the Laity said he hopes World Youth Day 2013 in Rio de Janeiro... Read more
Study shows Colombia's youth reject abortion, drug laws
A study revealed that the vast majority of young people in Colombia reject abortion, “gay marriage” and the legalization of... Read more
Argentina bishops warn against bitter political division
Argentina's bishops called on citizens to prevent the country from being torn into staunch partisan divides, urging a unified support... Read more
Salt and Light media foundation to celebrate 10th anniversary
Canada’s Salt and Light Catholic Media Foundation and Salt + Light Television, Canada’s first Catholic television network, will begin celebrations... Read more
Colombia overwhelmingly re-elects pro-life official
With 80 out 99 possible votes, the Colombian senate re-elected Attorney General Alejandro Ordonez on Nov. 27 to a new... Read more
Nuncio says Church needs holy priests more than ever
In a message to seminarians, the apostolic nuncio to Argentina said that in today's society the Catholic Church is in... Read more
Catholics for a Free Choice spends millions in Latin American abortion support
The abortion advocacy group Catholics For a Free Choice has invested more than $13 million over the last decade in... Read more
Bishops say Colombians unaware of truth behind euthanasia law
The Bishops' Conference of Colombia has rejected a proposed law on euthanasia and assisted suicide currently being debated and said... Read more
Cuban Church urges continued aid for Hurricane Sandy victims
The Archdiocese of Santiago in Cuba is calling on the international community to continue helping the thousands of victims of... Read more
Campaign seeks to repeal Uruguay abortion law
Pro-life organizations in Uruguay have launched a signature drive for the country's political parties to repeal the newly enacted abortion... Read more
World Youth Day pilgrims not required to pay for Brazil visa
Organizers for World Youth Day Rio 2013 said pilgrims and volunteers who have proof of registration in the event will... Read more
Guatemala president cancels Pope meeting after second quake
President Otto Perez of Guatemala canceled his visit with Pope Benedict XVI at the Vatican set for Nov.15 after a... Read more
Cuban dissident calls on EU for human rights support
A leading Cuban dissident says the European Union should be firmer in demanding the Castro regime respect human rights on... Read more
Bishop Gendron: St. Kateri Mass began healing of Canadian divisions
Canadians from the country’s First Nations and those of European descent took an important step toward reconciliation when they gathered... Read more
