Americas News
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
Mexican bishop discusses his leadership of two pro-abortion organizations
The controversy surrounding Bishop Raul Vera Lopez of Saltillo, Mexico has intensified after comments he made in support of the... Read more
Caritas in Venezuela denounces kidnappings carried out by rebel groups
The director of Caritas in the Venezuelan state of Tachira recently denounced the presence of Colombian rebel groups in Venezuela. Read more
Mayor only expressed Rio's desire to host 2013 World Youth Day, says archdiocese
The Archdiocese of Rio de Janeiro addressed recent comments made by the city's mayor, claiming that the 2013 World Youth... Read more
Cardinal Rivera: 'Let us be the St. Juan Diegos of the 21st century'
During a Mass to celebrate the ninth anniversary of the canonization of St. Juan Diego, Cardinal Norberto Rivera Carrera of... Read more
Nicaragua lacks rule of law, distrust growing among populace, says bishop
The announcement that President Daniel Ortega will seek reelection is a sign that there is no rule of law in... Read more
Mexican bishop confirms Vatican inquiry into his support for homosexual group
Bishop Raul Vera Lopez of Saltillo, Mexico has told a Mexican newspaper he has received “a series of questions” from... Read more
Mexican archbishop calls for greater modesty at Mass
The Archbishop of Leon, Mexico is calling on Catholics to dress modestly at Mass. Read more
Peruvian cardinal: Life and the family must be protected
Cardinal Juan Luis Cipriani of Lima, Peru has issued a special call to protect human life and the family from... Read more
Cardinal denies asking US government to intervene in Mexican politics
The Archdiocese of Guadalajara, Mexico has issued a statement denying claims that Cardinal Juan Sandoval Iniguez asked the U.S. government... Read more
Couple urges Argentinean president to defend the unborn
An Argentinean couple has sent a letter congratulating Argentinean President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner for the upcoming birth of her... Read more
Brazilian bishops meet with delegation from state-run Chinese bishops' group
On the day that the Chinese Catholic Patriotic Association illegitimately ordained a new bishop, a delegation from the institution met... Read more
