Americas News
Mexican cardinal denounces theft of sacred objects
Cardinal Juan Sandoval Iniguez of Guadalajara reported last week that Mexican parishes are experiencing an increase in theft. Read more
Bishops of Paraguay call for laws defending life and the family
The Bishops’ Conference of Paraguay has called for the defense of human life and the family, noting that a series... Read more
Pope welcomes new seminary in Cuba
Entrusting the new Cuban seminary to Our Lady of Charity, Pope Benedict in a message invited Cuban seminarians to identify... Read more
Venezuelan cardinal urges faithful to unite around Catholic bishops
Cardinal Jorge Urosa Savino of Caracas has called on Venezuelans to remain united in Christ, ignoring attempts by the country's... Read more
Legalization of gay 'marriage' destroys society, says Argentinean lawyer
Jorge Scala, a lawyer with the pro-life organization Portal de Belen in Argentina, spoke out this week, explaining the negative... Read more
Mother of deceased Cuban dissident detained on the way to cemetery
The mother of deceased Cuban political prisoner, Orlando Zapata, was detained—and later released—by Cuban security agents on her way to... Read more
UN pressures El Salvador to legalize abortion
Two pro-life leaders in El Salvador have condemned the recent pressure from the United Nations, urging the country to legalize... Read more
Church in Cuba opens new seminary for first time in 50 years
In a sign of continuing dialogue between Catholic leaders and the Raul Castro government, the country's first seminary in 50... Read more
Peruvian archbishop reminds Catholics of the universal call to holiness
Archbishop Jose Antonio Eguren of Piura, Peru reminded Catholics that holiness is “the universal vocation of all” in his Nov.... Read more
Archbishop recalls that 'death is illuminated by the faith'
In a message commemorating the feasts of All Saints and All Souls, Archbishop Jose Luis Mollaghan reminded Catholics that “for... Read more
Lord of Miracles invites us to be saints, says Peruvian archbishop
Archbishop Jose Antonio Eguren Anselmi of Piura, Peru noted in a homily on Oct. 28 that the Lord of the... Read more
Cardinal calls for end to murders in northern Mexico
The Archdiocese of Mexico City and Cardinal Norberto Rivera Carrera have expressed profound sorrow over the recent “cowardly and incomprehensible... Read more
Expert encourages culture of global solidarity in response to financial crisis
The former president of the World Monetary Fund and advisor to the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, Dr. Michel... Read more
Bishop denies reports Brazilian president threatened to revise Vatican accords
The secretary general of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops of Brazil, Bishop Dimas Lara Barbosa, and the spokesman for... Read more
Catholic magazine denounces violence against pro-life women in Argentina
In its November edition the Argentinean Catholic magazine Familia y Vida (Family and Life) has published a full report on... Read more
Over 50,000 prepare to celebrate canonization of Br. Andre
The Archdiocese of Quebec is expecting over 50,000 people to attend ongoing celebrations for the recent canonization of Canadian saint,... Read more
Mexican archdiocese encourages Catholic traditions on Halloween
The Archdiocese of Xalapa, Mexico has called on the faithful to preserve Catholic traditions associated with All Saints’ Day and... Read more
Archbishop rejects re-zoning that would allow casinos in Mexican city
Archbishop Jose Guadalupe Martin Rabago of Leon has rejected re-zoning proposals that would allow casinos to be built in the... Read more
Argentina bishops offer condolences over death of former president
The Bishops’ Conference of Argentina offered its deepest condolences for the death of the country's former President Nestor Kirchner. The... Read more
Argentinean lawmakers reject violence at women’s conference
Lawmakers in the province of Chaco, Argentina have passed a resolution condemning the violence carried out by a group of... Read more
