Americas News
Cuban bishop dismisses claims of violence against Church protestors
Despite local media reports, Bishop Emilio Aranguren of Holguin, Cuba has denied that any violence was used against a group... Read more
Mexicans encouraged to not compare Pope Benedict to John Paul II
A local archbishop encouraged Catholics in Mexico as they prepare to welcome Pope Benedict for his March 23-25 visit to... Read more
Women in White insist on attending Cuban papal Masses
The leader of Cuba's Women in White protest group says recent harassment by state police will not deter them from... Read more
Pope Benedict will receive keys to Mexican city of Guanajuato
The mayor of Guanajauto, Mexico says locals are are excited to host Pope Benedict XVI on his “historic visit” to... Read more
Costa Rican archbishop supports national day for the unborn
The head of the Costa Rican bishops' conference says that a proposal declaring March 25 as a Day of the... Read more
Protestors removed from Catholic Church in Cuba
After requests from the archdiocese, local police have removed protestors from a Catholic Church in Cuba who had occupied the... Read more
Nicaraguan bishops reject proposal to legalize drugs
The president of the Nicaraguan bishops' conference said he is against the legalization of drugs in Central America, stressing that... Read more
Cardinal Ortega: Pope will leave spiritual mark on Cuba
In a Cuban state-run television address, Cardinal Jaime Ortega Alamino of Havana said Pope Benedict's upcoming trip to the country... Read more
Argentinean bishops decry approval of abortion in cases of rape
Bishops in Argentina condemned a March 13 ruling by the country's Supreme Court legalizing abortion in cases of rape. Read more
Consecrated hosts stolen from Uruguayan convent
A convent in Uruguay reported on March 7 that a container holding 15 consecrated hosts has been stolen from the... Read more
Official anthem for Pope's trip to Mexico released
The bishops' conference of Mexico has released the official anthem for Pope Benedict XVIs upcoming March 23-25 visit to the... Read more
Mexico exhibit to feature John Paul II's personal items
On March 15, Mexicans will be able to visit the exhibit, “John Paul II in Private,” which features over 200... Read more
Cubans thrilled over Fr. Varela's step towards sainthood
The global director of the Christian Liberation Movement, Oswaldo Paya, said Cubans are overjoyed at recent approval of the heroic... Read more
Peruvian cardinal encourages doctors to see Christ in the sick
Cardinal Juan Luis Cipriani of Lima encouraged local doctors and health workers to always see Christ in the sick, who... Read more
Bishops decry religious education cuts in Argentina province
Bishops in Argentina's Salta province criticized a local court ruling banning Catholic religious education in public schools, arguing that it... Read more
Vice President Joe Biden moved by visit to Guadalupe basilica
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, who is Catholic, visited the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City where... Read more
Officials authorize first Catholic marriage in Mexican prison
Officials at the San Jose Prison north of Mexico City have granted permission for the first marriage to take place... Read more
At future WYD site, cardinal calls youth key to New Evangelization
On a recent trip to Rio de Janeiro for World Youth Day 2013 preparations, a top Vatican official said the... Read more
Mexican journalist praises Pope for targeting Church crises
As Pope Benedict's March 23-25 visit to Mexico nears, local journalist Valentina Alazraki praised the Pope's strong leadership and willingness... Read more
Armed men in Mexico rob monstrance containing Eucharist
Two armed men entered a perpetual adoration chapel in in Mexico during the early morning hours on Feb. 29 and... Read more
