Americas News
St. Irenaeus of Lyon: the legacy of the early Church father and doctor of unity
Irenaeus grew up to write vastly influential documents that witnessed to the early Church’s understanding of topics ranging from the... Read more
Paraguayan bishops speak out at OAS General Assembly amid threats to life and family
The central theme of this year's general assembly is: “Integration and Security for the Sustainable Development of the Region.” Read more
What are schism and excommunication in the Catholic Church?
Just what are schism and excommunication in the Catholic Church? Here’s an explanation. Read more
Canadian man offered euthanasia ‘multiple times’: ‘I don’t want to give up my life’
Roger Foley says he has been offered euthanasia as he struggles with lifelong disabilities and chronic pain from a disease... Read more
Family sues over hospital’s religious exemption for euthanasia
The lawsuit filed in British Columbia’s Supreme Court on June 17 wants the province to remove the religious exemption. Read more
Argentine bishops speak out about interrupting Mass with political chants
Recently, participants at Mass in Argentina started chanting the political slogan “the country is not for sale,” an expression of... Read more
Bishops speak out against worsening violence in southwest Colombia
The prelates issued a statement on June 14 calling on authorities to “find the solutions” to bring peace to the... Read more
Jesuits in Bolivia admit their actions were ‘disastrous’ in dealing with sexual abuse
The Jesuits of Bolivia in a June 16 statement admitted their actions were “negligent, indolent, and disastrous” in response to... Read more
‘The Mass is something sacred’: Argentina archbishop responds to political chants at Mass
“The Eucharist is something sacred; that’s why the Mass is something sacred,” said Archbishop Jorge Ignacio García Cuerva of Buenos... Read more
Colombian bishop warns that deterioration of society is rooted in weakening of the family
In the latest editorial of the diocesan newspaper La Verdad, bishop of Cúcuta in Colombia, José Libardo Garcés invited Christians... Read more
During Mass, Argentine priest leads congregation in political chant used against Milei
A Catholic priest in Buenos Aires, Argentina, incorporated into the celebration of the Mass a political chorus used in protests... Read more
Saints and bishops ‘come to life’ as tour guides at historic Catholic churches
In the oldest section of Panama City, saints and bishops of the Catholic Church have “come to life” to offer... Read more
‘Very sad day’: Fire engulfs historic Toronto church
The Archdiocese of Toronto on Sunday called for prayers after a fire engulfed and largely destroyed historic St. Anne’s Anglican... Read more
National Youth Day in Honduras: ‘Be witnesses of the love of Christ’
Normally held every two years since 2010, this was the first time the event has been held in six years. Read more
Pro-family leaders in Mexico react to Sheinbaum’s election
Various pro-life, pro-family, and Catholic leaders in Mexico have reacted with concern to the election of Claudia Sheinbaum as president... Read more
Chile’s bishops push back against president’s abortion and euthanasia advocacy
In the president’s June 1 address to the opening session of congress, he announced that at the end of the... Read more
Mexican bishops congratulate country’s president-elect
The bishops of Mexico congratulated Claudia Sheinbaum, president-elect of the country, “for her victory at the polls” in the June... Read more
Mexico elects first woman president: Who is she and what does she believe?
Claudia Sheinbaum will be the first woman to become president of Mexico. Who is she and what is her relationship... Read more
Seeing the Eucharist through the eyes of 10 saints
Many saints have encouraged Catholics to prayerfully participate in the holy sacrifice of the Mass and the adoration of the... Read more
Caribbean Cardinal Kelvin Felix dies at 91
Cardinal Kelvin Felix died peacefully in his home on the island nation of St. Lucia on Thursday. Read more
