Americas News
Archdiocese defends Cardinal Cipriani's work to end forced sterilizations
Cardinal Juan Luis Cipriani was the most outspoken opponent of the forced sterilizations carried out in Peru and “was not... Read more
Mexican cardinal calls for increase in work opportunities for youth
Lowering the age at which a person can be charged with a crime would not help to combat delinquency among... Read more
Bishops lament prisoners killed in Venezuela
The deaths of more than 30 inmates involved in confrontations with prison guards in northern Venezuela are the “fruit” of... Read more
Statistics show decline in Argentina's sexual morality
The Argentinean Society of Medical and Biological Ethics is warning that sexual ethics in the country are rapidly declining. Read more
Costa Rica rejects in vitro fertilization
The Costa Rican government has shelved a measure that would have legalized in vitro fertilization in the country. Read more
Organization of American States rejects controversial convention
The Organization of American States rejected a treaty which would have pressured member countries to legalize abortion and same-sex unions. Read more
Paraguay offers to hold debate on legalization of abortion
Paraguay may move toward the legalization of abortion, according to the country’s permanent representative to the United Nations in Geneva. Read more
Cardinal Cipriani calls for peace, tolerance in Peru
Cardinal Juan Luis Cipriani of Lima reminded Catholics, “Peru is one family, one sentiment, one geography, one tradition, one way... Read more
Massive 'Christ of the Pacific' statue to be unveiled in Peru
The 121-foot-tall “Christ of the Pacific” statue will be unveiled on a hilltop overlooking the city of Lima, Peru on... Read more
Archbishop exhorts Peruvians to unite after polarizing election
Archbishop Jose Antonio Eguren of Piura and Tumbes, Peru called on the country to come together “as one nation under... Read more
Cuban government detains two recently released dissidents
Cuban dissident Jorge Luis Garcia Perez denounced the country's government on June 2 for detaining 10 opposition leaders. Read more
Hurricanes a 'major threat' for Haiti quake victims
The situation of earthquake victims in Haiti continues to improve, but cholera is still a problem and the upcoming hurricane... Read more
Cuba sentences four dissidents to prison for government protests
A provincial court in Havana, Cuba has sentenced four dissidents to three to five years in prison for distributing pamphlets... Read more
Church’s 2000-year-old faith remains unchanged, says Vatican official
The new secretary of the Vatican council for promoting evangelization, Archbishop Octavio Ruiz explained that the Church proclaims the same... Read more
Thieves break into Argentinean basilica, leave priest with hands tied
Three men broke into the rectory of the Basilica of St. Rose of Lima in Buenos Aires, Argentina on May... Read more
Cardinal exhorts candidates in Peru to foster reconciliation
Cardinal Juan Luis Cipriani of Lima is calling on the candidates of Peru’s upcoming presidential runoff election to talk about... Read more
Archbishop of Tijuana confirms murder of Mexican priest
Archbishop Rafael Romo Munoz of Tijuana, Mexico has confirmed the death of Father Salvador Ruiz Enciso, who disappeared on May... Read more
Mass of reparation held after Marian statues vandalized in Venezuela
The pastor of the cathedral in Barquisimeto, Venezuela, celebrated a Mass of Reparation on May 26 after several statues of... Read more
Peruvian bishops call for tolerance and respect as election approaches
The Peruvian bishops' conference recently lamented “the manner in which the electoral campaigns are being carried out.” The bishops called... Read more
Cuban bishops: Country is slowly moving toward a democratic system
Two Catholic bishops in Cuba said the country is moving toward a more democratic system, despite the continual dominance of... Read more
