Americas News

Bishop Eugenio Cóter

In wake of the clerical pederasty scandal in Bolivia, bishop says he favors optional celibacy for priests

May 15, 2023

By Julieta Villar

Bishop Eugenio Cóter, head of the Communication Commission of the Bolivian Bishops’ Conference, said in a radio interview that optional... Read more

Father Alexis Oser.

After nine years without ordinations, Argentine diocese has a new priest. Here’s his story

May 14, 2023

By Julieta Villar

After nine years without priestly ordinations, the Diocese of Alto Valle de Río Negro in Argentina celebrated the ordination of... Read more

Luis Vildoso participates in a meeting of young people of the Araure project, in Venezuela (2023).

What it’s like for the Church in Venezuela, a country in social and economic crisis

May 11, 2023

By Diego Lopez Marina

An aid worker who recently visited the central and western areas of the country said he “found a very lively... Read more

The Men's Rosary in Buenos Aires on May 6, 2023.

Men’s Worldwide Rosary prays for the conversion of the entire world

May 10, 2023

By Walter Sanchez Silva

The Men’s Rosary was held in various cities in Colombia, Peru, Venezuela, Chile, Puerto Rico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Panama, Ecuador,... Read more

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Bolivian bishops express pain over serial sexual abuse by Jesuit priest

May 10, 2023

By Julieta Villar

An investigation by the newspaper El Pais revealed that Spanish Jesuit priest Alfonso Pedrajas Moreno sexually abused as many as... Read more

Venezuelan migrants receive food while waiting for information to enter Peru in Arica, at the Chile-Peru border, on May 4, 2023.

Bishop on Venezuelan migrant crisis: ‘Serious thing’ to sacrifice people for failed system

May 10, 2023

By Walter Sanchez Silva

Bishop Marco Antonio Cortez Lara called it a shame when governments “get lost in these tangles of ideologies and sacrifice... Read more

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Gas shortage in Cuba: Priest needs electric bicycle to offer Mass in distant parishes

May 9, 2023

By Walter Sanchez Silva

Father Kenny Fernández Delgado, a priest of the Archdiocese of Havana, shared a series of tweets about his difficulties reaching... Read more

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Canada replaces crosses in new Royal Crown with maple leaves and snowflakes

May 9, 2023

By Kevin J. Jones

The new redesign intended to emphasize the “Canadian identity of the monarchy” was recommended by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Read more

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Mexican pro-life leader in court for criticizing trans legislator

May 5, 2023

By David Ramos

Rodrigo Iván Cortés had criticized Salma Luévano, a trans woman, for disrespectful remarks the federal legislator made regarding religious leaders. Read more

A group of migrants from South America crosses the Rio Bravo border between Mexico and the United States to request asylum.

Mexican bishop expresses Church’s concern for unaccompanied child migrants

May 5, 2023

By Ana Paula Morales

Auxiliary Bishop Francisco Javier Acero said those who suffer the most are “unaccompanied minors.” Read more

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In 5 years the Church in Nicaragua has suffered more than 500 attacks, 90 in 2023 alone

May 4, 2023

By Walter Sanchez Silva

Researcher and lawyer Martha Patricia Molina on May 3 presented the third installment of her report “Nicaragua: A Persecuted Church?” Read more

Pilgrimage to the Holy Christ of the Quebrada in April 2023.

More than 134,000 make pilgrimage to venerate renowned crucifix in Argentina

May 2, 2023

By Julieta Villar

Pilgrims came this past weekend to the village of Villa de la Quebrada in central Argentina to bring their intentions... Read more

The March for Life in Mexico City, April 29, 2023.

25,000 turn out for March for Life in Mexico City to demand an end to abortion

May 2, 2023

By Eduardo Berdejo

Abortion was legalized in the Mexican capital in 2007. Read more

For the last two weeks of April 2023, hundreds of migrants — mostly Venezuelans but also Colombians and Haitians — have been trying to leave Chile and enter Peru because Chile has toughened its immigration policies.

Bishops of Chile and Peru call for dialogue to resolve migratory crisis at border

May 1, 2023

By Eduardo Berdejo

For the last two weeks, hundreds of migrants — mostly Venezuelans but also Colombians and Haitians — have been trying... Read more

The bishops of Cuba meet with the government April 26, 2023.

Cuban bishops present vision for country in meeting with communist government

May 1, 2023

By Eduardo Berdejo

The bishops presented to the communist government “their criteria and vision regarding the reality that the Cuban people are experiencing.” Read more

Daisy Sandoval in the Darién Gap.

Venezuelan migrant thanks God, recounts journey through dangerous jungle to U.S.

Apr 29, 2023

By Ana Paula Morales

Daisy Sandoval is a 25-year-old single mother who left Venezuela in February in search of the “American dream.” Read more

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680 babies saved during 40 Days for Life spring Lenten campaign

Apr 28, 2023

By Eduardo Berdejo

The international organization said 23,528 children have been rescued since the initiative began in 2007. Read more

Woman holding transgender sign. Via Shutterstock

Mexico law banning ‘conversion therapy’ would unleash ‘witch hunt,’ pro-family leader says

Apr 27, 2023

By Ana Paula Morales

The bill makes changes to the Federal Criminal Code and the General Law on Health and would criminalize so-called “conversion... Read more

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Legionaries of Christ present annual report on sexual abuse of minors by priests

Apr 23, 2023

By Nicolás de Cárdenas

The report gives an account of the commitments made regarding victims of abuse by the congregation and the creation of... Read more

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Priest says Church in Cuba in position to propose transition from communism to free society

Apr 23, 2023

By Eduardo Berdejo

In recent months, the economic and social situation has worsened in Cuba, where 72% of the inhabitants live below the... Read more