Americas News
Ignorance of meaning of suffering leads to acceptance of euthanasia, warns Mexican expert
The director of the Department of Bioethics at the Anahuac University in Mexico, Dr. Oscar Martinez Gonzalez, said the “incapacity... Read more
Brazilian bishops reveal death threats against three prelates
During its 46th Plenary Assembly last week, the Conference of Catholic Bishops of Brazil denounced the death threats that have... Read more
Catholics call on Raul Castro to reveal his political agenda
The Archdiocese of Havana’s magazine, Espacio Laical, has called on Raul Castro to unveil his political agenda and to allow... Read more
Award-winning movie “Bella” to be made into novel
With its debut in Mexico one month away, Nelson Publishers has announced it will publish a novel based on the... Read more
Feminists seeking pressure from Europe to legalize abortion in Latin America
The pseudo-Catholic organization Catholics for a Free Choice, together with other feminist groups, has asked the European Parliament to “encourage”... Read more
Church condemns conduct of drug traffickers, Mexican bishops say
The Bishops’ Conference of Mexico has denounced media reports accusing the Church of “recognizing the kindness of drug lords,” saying... Read more
Morning after pill a question of human rights, not of faith, says Chilean bishop
Bishop Juan Igancio Gonzalez of San Bernardo said this week that the Church’s opposition to the use of the so-called... Read more
Ruling by Chilean high court is application of existing law protecting life
In an interview with the Catholic News Agency, attorney Carmen Dominguez said the decision of the Chilean Constitutional Court to... Read more
Number of pro-life Brazilians continues to increase
A survey by the Data Folha firm has revealed that 7 out 10 Brazilians want abortion to be illegal in... Read more
Eight deaths from legal abortions in Mexico City
The president of the National Pro-life Committee in Mexico, Jorge Serrano Limon, said he has confirmed that eight women have... Read more
Pope wants to visit Mexico in 2009, says Cardinal Rivera
The Archbishop of Mexico City, Cardinal Norberto Rivera Carrera, said in Rome last week that Benedict XVI would like to... Read more
Women who have had abortions to share testimonies during pro-life congress in Guatemala
The Bishops’ Conference of Guatemala is organizing a conference entitled “Life and Dignity of the Human Person,” which will be... Read more
Cardinal Castrillon calls on FARC to free hostages in honor of JP II
Cardinal Dario Castrillon has called on the Marxist rebel group FARC in Colombia to free former presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt... Read more
Constitutional Court in Chile outlaws morning after pill
The Constitutional Court of Chile has voted 5-4 to outlaw the distribution of the morning after pill. Read more
Ecuadoran representative leaves ruling party after harassment over position on abortion
Representative Rossana Queirolo of Ecuador has decided to leave the ruling party Acuerdo Pais after an intense campaign by party... Read more
Honduran lawmakers commit to defending life from moment of conception
The foundress of the Pro-Life Committee of Honduras, Gracia de Villeda, has praised lawmakers for who have thrown their support... Read more
Colombian bishop dismisses “rumors” about Ingrid Betancourt
Bishop Guillermo Orozco Montoya of San Jose del Guaviare told the Efe news agency this week that reports that former... Read more
Cardinal reminds Venezuelan priests they should be disciples and missionaries
The Archbishop of Caracas, Cardinal Jorge Urosa Savino, said this week, “As baptized followers and friends of Jesus, priests are... Read more
Pro-life representatives in Ecuador harassed for abandoning official party line
Ecuador’s ruling party Acuerdo Pais has launched an aggressive campaign to oust pro-life congresswomen Rossana Queirolo and Diana Acosta from... Read more
Chilean parliament debates bill allowing homosexual marriage and adoption
According to a report on Lifesitenews.com, a bill has been introduced into the Chilean National Congress to allow homosexuals to... Read more
