Americas News
Dissident leader calls on Cuban government to hold free elections
The coordinator of the Christian Liberation Movement, Oswaldo Paya, has called on the Cuban government to hold free elections, because... Read more
Argentinean archbishop warns against legalizing IVF
Archbishop Hector Aguer of La Plata, Argentina recently spoke out against the legalization of in vitro fertilization in the country... Read more
Family must be a sanctuary of life, says archbishop
Archbishop Jose Antonio Eguren of Piura in northern Peru has encouraged families to always be a cenacle of love and... Read more
Bishops of Colombia repudiate murder of priest
The bishops of Colombia have condemned the murder of a priest from the country's northwestern Diocese of Apartado. Read more
Peruvian pro-lifers demand resignation of abortion-supporting health official
Pro-life activists held a protest Sept. 9 outside the offices of Peru’s Ministry of Health to demand the resignation of... Read more
Mexican Catholic website hit by cyber attack
The Catholic Multimedia Center website in Mexico was hit by a cyber attack on Sept. 7. Hackers succeeded in knocking... Read more
Mexican cardinal demands justice for victims of casino attack
Cardinal Francisco Robles Ortega of Monterrey, Mexico has urged officials to track down those responsible for the attack on the... Read more
Bishop remembers victims of Chilean plane crash
The president of the Chilean Bishops’ Conference, Bishop Ricardo Ezzati, encouraged Chileans to follow the example of service offered by... Read more
Eliminating religious symbols ignores history, warns Argentinean bishop
Bishop Antonio Marino of Mar de Plata, Argentina recently criticized a proposed law in Buenos Aires that would remove religious... Read more
With Catholic university's status in the balance, Cardinal Cipriani urges dialogue
Cardinal Juan Luis Cipriani of Lima, Peru is calling for a peaceful end to the ongoing conflict between his archdiocese... Read more
Mexican cardinal condemns deadly casino attack
Organized crime is punishing Mexico “like a whip,” Cardinal Norberto Rivera Carrera said in response to a shocking attack on... Read more
Relics of John Paul II arrive in Mexico City
Relics of Blessed John Paul II arrived at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City on Aug.... Read more
Bishop calls for solidarity with victims of Hurricane Irene
Bishop Daniel Fernandez Torres of Arecibo, Puerto Rico has called for solidarity with those affected by Hurricane Irene. He has... Read more
Rio de Janeiro to host World Youth Day 2013
The Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro will host the next international celebration of World Youth Day, which will take... Read more
Canadian bishops launch website on new Roman Missal translation
The Canadian bishops' conference announced the launch of a new website aimed at educating the country's faithful on changes to... Read more
Canada sending 6,000 to World Youth Day
A contingent of 6,000 Canadian Catholics will attend World Youth Day in Madrid, where they will hold their first ever... Read more
Vatican to examine Mexican bishop's gay ministry
Bishop Raul Vera Lopez of Saltillo, Mexico has confirmed that he will meet with the prefect of the Congregation for... Read more
Mexican prelate files lawsuit in response to calls for a real 'Catholic bishop'
Bishop Raul Vera Lopez of Saltillo, Mexico has filed a lawsuit against those responsible for hanging blankets on the railings... Read more
Peruvian congressman credits guardian angel for daughter’s recovery from gunshot wound
A Peruvian congressman is crediting his daughter’s guardian angel and series of “miracles” for her recovery from a potentially fatal... Read more
Human rights activist attacked in Cuba
The Christian Liberation Movement in Cuba has reported that human rights activist Ernesto Cabrera Moreno was attacked Aug. 5 in... Read more
