Americas News
In wake of the clerical pederasty scandal in Bolivia, bishop says he favors optional celibacy for priests
Bishop Eugenio Cóter, head of the Communication Commission of the Bolivian Bishops’ Conference, said in a radio interview that optional... Read more
After nine years without ordinations, Argentine diocese has a new priest. Here’s his story
After nine years without priestly ordinations, the Diocese of Alto Valle de Río Negro in Argentina celebrated the ordination of... Read more
What it’s like for the Church in Venezuela, a country in social and economic crisis
An aid worker who recently visited the central and western areas of the country said he “found a very lively... Read more
Men’s Worldwide Rosary prays for the conversion of the entire world
The Men’s Rosary was held in various cities in Colombia, Peru, Venezuela, Chile, Puerto Rico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Panama, Ecuador,... Read more
Bolivian bishops express pain over serial sexual abuse by Jesuit priest
An investigation by the newspaper El Pais revealed that Spanish Jesuit priest Alfonso Pedrajas Moreno sexually abused as many as... Read more
Bishop on Venezuelan migrant crisis: ‘Serious thing’ to sacrifice people for failed system
Bishop Marco Antonio Cortez Lara called it a shame when governments “get lost in these tangles of ideologies and sacrifice... Read more
Gas shortage in Cuba: Priest needs electric bicycle to offer Mass in distant parishes
Father Kenny Fernández Delgado, a priest of the Archdiocese of Havana, shared a series of tweets about his difficulties reaching... Read more
Canada replaces crosses in new Royal Crown with maple leaves and snowflakes
The new redesign intended to emphasize the “Canadian identity of the monarchy” was recommended by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Read more
Mexican pro-life leader in court for criticizing trans legislator
Rodrigo Iván Cortés had criticized Salma Luévano, a trans woman, for disrespectful remarks the federal legislator made regarding religious leaders. Read more
Mexican bishop expresses Church’s concern for unaccompanied child migrants
Auxiliary Bishop Francisco Javier Acero said those who suffer the most are “unaccompanied minors.” Read more
In 5 years the Church in Nicaragua has suffered more than 500 attacks, 90 in 2023 alone
Researcher and lawyer Martha Patricia Molina on May 3 presented the third installment of her report “Nicaragua: A Persecuted Church?” Read more
More than 134,000 make pilgrimage to venerate renowned crucifix in Argentina
Pilgrims came this past weekend to the village of Villa de la Quebrada in central Argentina to bring their intentions... Read more
25,000 turn out for March for Life in Mexico City to demand an end to abortion
Abortion was legalized in the Mexican capital in 2007. Read more
Bishops of Chile and Peru call for dialogue to resolve migratory crisis at border
For the last two weeks, hundreds of migrants — mostly Venezuelans but also Colombians and Haitians — have been trying... Read more
Cuban bishops present vision for country in meeting with communist government
The bishops presented to the communist government “their criteria and vision regarding the reality that the Cuban people are experiencing.” Read more
Venezuelan migrant thanks God, recounts journey through dangerous jungle to U.S.
Daisy Sandoval is a 25-year-old single mother who left Venezuela in February in search of the “American dream.” Read more
680 babies saved during 40 Days for Life spring Lenten campaign
The international organization said 23,528 children have been rescued since the initiative began in 2007. Read more
Mexico law banning ‘conversion therapy’ would unleash ‘witch hunt,’ pro-family leader says
The bill makes changes to the Federal Criminal Code and the General Law on Health and would criminalize so-called “conversion... Read more
Legionaries of Christ present annual report on sexual abuse of minors by priests
The report gives an account of the commitments made regarding victims of abuse by the congregation and the creation of... Read more
Priest says Church in Cuba in position to propose transition from communism to free society
In recent months, the economic and social situation has worsened in Cuba, where 72% of the inhabitants live below the... Read more
