Americas News
Mexican trip achieved Pope's goals, Fr. Lombardi affirms
As Pope Benedict XVI prepared to leave Mexico and journey to Cuba, the director of the Holy See Press Office... Read more
No current plan for Pope-Chavez meeting in Cuba
Pope Benedict XVI has not currently scheduled any meeting with Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, according to the director of the... Read more
Plant seeds of hope in Latin America and Carribean, Pope tells bishops
During a March 25 evening prayer service at the cathedral in León, Mexico, Pope Benedict XVI called on Latin American... Read more
Pope's Mass is worth the all-night wait for Guanajuato Catholics
At Guanajuato's Bicentennial Park, some Mexican Catholics had been waiting all night to celebrate Mass with Pope Benedict XVI on... Read more
At Mexican monument, Pope hails Jesus' kingship of love
As he celebrated Mass for 600,000 people at Guanajuato's Mount Cubilete on March 25, Pope Benedict XVI urged them to... Read more
Popes have worked for 'truth and transparency,' Fr. Lombardi affirms
Pope Benedict XVI has followed his predecessor Blessed John Paul II in working for “truth and transparency” on priestly abuse... Read more
Mexicans feel hopeful after Pope's words at Plaza de Paz
After waiting all day to hear Pope Benedict XVI address them on the evening of March 24, thousands of Mexicans... Read more
Christ's love can transform Mexico, Pope tells children
By embracing and passing on God's love, Mexican youth can shape their country's future for the better, Pope Benedict XVI... Read more
Thousands of Catholic youth await Pope Benedict at Miraflores School
Outside Miraflores School, where Pope Benedict XVI is staying in the Mexican city of León, thousands of young people have... Read more
Pope offers his blessing to handicapped children in Mexico
Following his first speech in Mexico on March 23, Pope Benedict XVI drew near to the faithful who awaited him... Read more
At Guanajuato Airport, Catholics overjoyed by Pope's Mexico visit
Catholics at Guanajuato Airport were joyful, proud, and thankful for the chance to welcome Pope Benedict XVI on his first... Read more
In Guanajuato, Pope Benedict delivers 'lost' message of John Paul II
Pope Benedict has delivered a message to the people of Guanajuato from his predecessor Blessed John Paul II, which was... Read more
Pope's first Mexican address offers encouragement to faithful
At 4:12 pm local time on March 23, Pope Benedict XVI arrived in Mexico for his first visit to a... Read more
Pope Benedict lands in Mexico as 'pilgrim of faith, hope, love'
After the papal plane landed in Guanajuato, Mexico this afternoon, Pope Benedict told the enthusiastic crowds that he arrives to their... Read more
Mexican press office inaugurated for Pope's visit
The Archbishop of Leon, Mexico urged journalists to help Pope Benedict's voice resound worldwide as he inaugurated the country's international... Read more
Families key to preserving Catholicism in Cuba, dissidents say
As Pope Benedict XVI's visit to Cuba nears, local leaders of peaceful dissent say families were key to maintaining the... Read more
Pope goes to Latin America to promote good, fight evil
Pope Benedict XVI says he wants to help Mexico in its struggle against drug-related violence and assist Cuba in discovering... Read more
Brazilian World Youth Day organizers head to Vatican
A delegation from the Brazilian organizing committee for World Youth Day Rio will meet in Rome with the Pontifical Council... Read more
Anticipation builds as Mexican Catholics await Pope Benedict
Just one day before Pope Benedict's arrival in Leon, Mexico, Catholics are counting down the final hours until the Pope... Read more
Mexican cardinal says 'civilization of love' is possible
As Pope Benedict's March 23-25 trip to Mexico nears, Cardinal Norberto Rivera of Mexico City invited locals to open their... Read more
