Americas News
There is still time to avoid an abortion disaster in Mexico, pro-life leader warns
The director of the International Office of the Life Foundation, Paulina Sada, addressed a message to the members of Mexico’s... Read more
Ecuadoran president accuses bishops of betraying him
In an interview with Radio La Luna, Ecuadoran President Rafael Correa openly attacked the bishops of Ecuador accusing them of... Read more
Marcela de Jesus makes abortion supporters uncomfortable in Brazil
According to a top pro-life leader in Brazil, the intense life of Marcela de Jesus Ferreira, who survived one year... Read more
If we don’t protect life today, we will regret it tomorrow, Mexican bishops warn
The Bishops’ Conference of Mexico said this week that the greatest challenge Mexicans are confronting is the defense of human... Read more
Bishops of Ecuador remain firm on position regarding new Constitution
A spokesman from the Bishops’ Conference of Ecuador said this week that the bishops will not change their position regarding... Read more
Honduran congress considers measure to strengthen the family
The president of the Honduran Congress, Roberto Micheletti, has put forth a proposal calling for the creation of a law... Read more
Six new cases for sainthood under consideration by Archdiocese of Guadalajara
The newspaper of the Archdiocese of Guadalajara, Mexico reported this week that Auxiliary Bishop Jose Trinidad Gonzalez has confirmed that... Read more
Struggle against violence in Mexico demands profound measures
This week the Archdiocese of Mexico City called on its citizens to make their voices heard regarding the city’s increase... Read more
Abortion is a crime and no one has “right” to have one, says Guatemalan cardinal
The Archbishop of Guatemala City, Cardinal Rodolfo Quezada Toruno, said this week that abortion is a crime and the murder... Read more
Bishops of Ecuador ratify statement on new Constitution
Yesterday, the Bishops’ Conference of Ecuador unanimously voiced support for their statement from July 28 in which they questioned the... Read more
Three Mexican brothers ordained in historic ceremony
Three Mexican brothers, Alberto, Jesus and Andres Garcia Gutierrez, were ordained to the priesthood by the Archbishop of Guadalajara, Cardinal... Read more
Bishops encourage Nicaraguans to participate in ‘public life’
The Bishops’ Conference of Nicaragua has published a statement in light of the upcoming local elections warning the citizens of... Read more
New York family honored by Knights as Family of the Year
A family from Goshen, New York has received the honor of being named the International Family of the Year by... Read more
Canadian groups call for impeachment of country’s Chief Justice
Some 42 Canadian organizations representing a million citizens have formally called for the impeachment of Supreme Court Chief Justice Beverly... Read more
Cardinal Lopez Rodriguez defends right of Church to speak out in Ecuador
The Archbishop of Santo Domingo, Cardinal Nicolas de Jesus Rodriguez, defended the right of the Church to speak out on... Read more
Venezuelan bishop exhorts Catholics to bring the Gospel to every person
The Bishop of San Cristobal in Venezuela, Bishop Mario Moronta Rodriguez, exhorted the faithful of the country to bring the... Read more
Guatemalan lawmakers sign “Book of Life” despite harassment from abortion supporters
Led by the president of the Congress, 71 Guatemalan lawmakers signed the “Book of Life,” a document in which they... Read more
Brazilian Supreme Court to consider anencephaly abortion at end of August
The Supreme Court of Brazil will consider whether to legalize abortion in cases of anencephaly at the end of August,... Read more
Pope to Catholics: the most important service is the proclamation of Jesus Christ
Pope Benedict XVI sent a message to the Third American Missionary Congress (CAM3) being held in Quito this week, reminding... Read more
Ecuadoran president pushing young people to resist guidance from the Church
President Rafael Correa of Ecuador has lashed out at the Church again this week, encouraging young people to refuse to... Read more
