Americas News
Mexican bishop: Court did not uphold justice by allowing gay couples to adopt
Bishop Felipe Arizmendi from San Cristobal, in southern Mexico, recently criticized the Mexican Supreme Court's decision to allow adoptions by... Read more
Peruvian bishop reminds youth that Christ never abandons anyone
During the second day of the Eucharistic and Marian Congress being held in Piura, Peru, Bishop Kay Schmalhausen of Ayaviri... Read more
Medical school dean calls for life to be respected at conception
Dean of the medical school at the University of Buenos Aires, Alfredo Buzzi, spoke out last week explaining that he... Read more
Chilean bishop urges defense of life in order to end 'culture of death'
While in Mexico attending an event organized by the Latin American Bishops’ Conference, Auxiliary Bishop Fernando Chomali of Santiago in... Read more
Church in Cuba announces government's release of six more political prisoners
The Archdiocese of Havana recently announced that the Cuban government will soon release six more political prisoners, adding to the... Read more
Church in Colombia rejects terrorist attack outside radio station
The bishops of Colombia denounced a terrorist attack outside the Caracol Radio building this week in Bogota, which left 18... Read more
Bishop urges continued prayers for trapped miners in Chile
Bishop Horacio Valenzuela of Talca is calling for prayers each day at noon for the 33 miners who have been... Read more
Archbishop calls for qualified debate on legalization of drugs in Mexico
This week, Archbishop Jose Luis Chavez Botello of Antequera-Oaxaca, Mexico stated that in the country’s discussion on the legalization of... Read more
Mothers who killed babies are guilty of homicide, not abortion, judges tell feminists
The Supreme Court of the Mexican state of Guanajuato rejected claims by the feminist organization Centro Las Libres that six... Read more
Spain offers World Cup victory to Our Lady of Guadalupe
The Spanish Royal Federation of Soccer (SRFS) offered the World Cup trophy Spain recently won to Our Lady of Guadalupe at... Read more
Apostolic nuncio to Haiti reports relief work continues in ‘chaotic’ times
The apostolic nuncio for Haiti has announced that the reconstruction of churches destroyed by the January earthquake should start early... Read more
Mexican Supreme Court declares same-sex 'marriages' valid for entire country
The Supreme Court of Mexico has ruled that gay “marriages” that take place in Mexico City, must be recognized throughout... Read more
Argentinean cardinal recalls that consecrated life bears witness to love of Christ
The Archbishop of Buenos Aires, Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio, thanked the members of the consecrated life living in his archdiocese for... Read more
Bishop says Mass for trapped miners in Chile
Bishop Gaspar Quintana of Copiapo, Chile presided over a Mass in which he prayed for the timely rescue of the... Read more
Mexican archdiocese suggests ‘moral revolution’ to combat violence
The communications office of the Archdiocese of Xalapa, Mexico recently released a statement pointing out that legalizing drugs will not... Read more
Mexican law experts claim decision legalizing gay ‘marriage’ is ideological and unconstitutional
Mexican law experts spoke out this week against the ruling by the country’s Supreme Court which upheld the constitutionality of... Read more
Bishops of Costa Rica call for defense of marriage and the family
At the conclusion of their 100th Plenary Assembly, the Bishops’ Conference of Costa Rica urged the faithful to defend marriage... Read more
Brazilian Congress considers proposal to reject legalized abortion
Brazil’s Congress is considering accepting a motion that would free the country of any obligation to adhere to the “Brasilia... Read more
Archdiocese of Mexico City rejects Supreme Court ruling on same-sex 'marriage'
In a press release, the Archdiocese of Mexico City criticized the country’s Supreme Court for ruling in favor of the... Read more
Archbishop denounces post-Christian paganism of Christian societies
The “post-Christian paganism fervently practiced by people who call themselves Christian,” is what makes people oblivious to the increasing inhumanity... Read more
