Americas News
Venezuelan bishops denounce latest attacks on Pope's representative
The president of the Bishops’ Conference of Venezuela has issued a statement in response to an attack against the Apostolic... Read more
Hollywood sect seeks expansion in Colombia
The Church of Scientology, which has as a number of Hollywood stars as its spokespersons and members, is seeking to... Read more
Terrorist group attacks Apostolic Nunciature in Venezuela
The terrorist group known as “La Piedrita” launched six tear gas canisters inside the Apostolic Nunciature in Venezuela, taking advantage... Read more
Bolivian president claims to be Catholic but worships the ‘Pachamama’
After attending a Mass in which he received Communion, Bolivian President Evo Morales said he was Catholic but that he... Read more
Seventh World Meeting of Families to be held in Milan
The Italian city of Milan will be the site of the next World Meeting of Families, scheduled to take place... Read more
Dominican bishops call for an end to 'shameless corruption'
In a pastoral letter to mark the upcoming feast of Our Lady of Altagracia, patroness of the country, the bishops... Read more
Colombian bishops: We will not be obstacles in the release of hostages
The president of the Bishops’ Conference of Colombia, Bishop Ruben Salazar, said this week the bishops would “stay out” of... Read more
Bishops of Venezuela urge Chavez not to seek re-election for the good of the country
At the conclusion of their 91st Ordinary Plenary Assembly, the Bishops’ Conference of Venezuela issued a document in which they... Read more
Spokesman for Archdiocese of Mexico encourages laity to participate in politics
The spokesman for the Archdiocese of Mexico City, Father Hugo Valdemar, encouraged the faithful this week to organize in order... Read more
Brazil’s Ministry of Health finances abortion documentary
Brazil’s Ministry of Health, led by Jose Gomes Temporao, has given some $40,000 for an abortion documentary entitled, “The End... Read more
Colombian president asks for Vatican intervention to free hostages
The president of Colombia, Alvaro Uribe, unexpectedly put forth a proposal Monday asking Pope Benedict XVI name a delegate to... Read more
Bolivian bishops call on politicians to end ‘mudslinging’
The Bishops’ Conference of Bolivia has called on social and political leaders to end name calling and insults because they... Read more
Guadalupe Basilica prepares to welcome 70,000 for World Meeting of Families
The "Atrium of the Americas" of the Basilica of Guadalupe in Mexico City is being prepared to welcome the 70,000... Read more
Martyred mother and four daughters role models for World Meeting of Families
Among the five families Pope Benedict XVI has chosen as role models for the upcoming Sixth World Meeting of Families... Read more
Church in Bolivia not a part of the opposition to new Constitution
The secretary general of the Bishops’ Conference of Bolivia, Bishop Jesus Juarez of El Alto said Wednesday that the day... Read more
Venezuelan bishops: Government puts too much emphasis on maintaining power
During the opening of the 91st ordinary assembly of the Bishops’ Conference of Venezuela, conference president Archbishop Ubaldo Santana, said... Read more
Mexican bishop will continue warning against 'sins of the voting booth' despite threats
Bishop Florencio Olvera Ochoa of Cuernavaca in Mexico announced this week that despite the threats he has received, he will... Read more
Young people bring “Bread for my brother” to Ecuadorans most in need
For the last seven years, dozens of young Catholics in Ecuador have been volunteering to bring food and spiritual assistance... Read more
Cuban cardinal describes advances, calls for more openness for Church’s work
In a recent homily at the Cathedral of Havana, Cardinal Jaime Ortega Alamino underscored the advances the Church in Cuba... Read more
Special ceremony to be held for new archbishop of Vancouver
Pope Benedict XVI last Friday accepted the resignation of Archbishop of Vancouver Raymond Roussin, S.M. who has been succeeded by... Read more
