Americas News
Colombian bishops join in call for release of hostages
The Bishops’ Conference of Colombia has joined in the calls being made both nationally and internationally for the release of... Read more
Mexican lawmakers now debating sex-change law
Left-wing lawmakers of the Mexico City Legislative Assembly have introduced a bill to make sex-change operations in public hospitals easier... Read more
Mexican bishop urges faithful to help end the cancer of violence
Bishop Eduardo Carmona Ortega of Puerto Escondido in southern Mexico has called on his people to make a “pledge of... Read more
World does not understand those who proclaim the Gospel, says Cardinal Rivera
The Archbishop of Mexico City, Cardinal Norberto Rivera Carrera, told three thousand young people gathered at the Seminary of Tlalpan... Read more
Brazilian bishops’ conference official defends and promotes abortion
Bernardete Aparecida Ferreira, coordinator of the Ministry for Marginalized Women, which is connected to the Brazilian Bishops’ Conference, has written... Read more
Colombian cardinal: Chavez is not necessary to achieve agreement with FARC
The Archbishop of Bogota, Cardinal Pedro Rubiano Saenz, said last Thursday that the intervention by Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is... Read more
Ex-bishop in Paraguay makes presidential bid official
Despite being suspended “A divinis” by the Holy See and his brothers in the episcopate, suspended Catholic bishop Fernando Lugo... Read more
Bishops and European mediators meet to push for release of hostages in Colombia
The ambassadors of Spain, France and Switzerland to Colombia met this Wednesday with a group of bishops participating in the... Read more
Monument to John Paul II almost ready in Cuba
A tower, a bell, a cross and a statue of John Paul II make up the new monument dedicated to... Read more
Cardinal Sandoval warns “Popeye” could be manipulated to plead guilty
Cardinal Juan Sandoval Iniguez of Guadalajara expressed his concern this week that officials charged with investigating the murder of Cardinal... Read more
Candidacy of ex-bishop a “dagger thrust into the body of the Church” in Paraguay
Bishop Rogelio Livieres Plano of Alto Parana has strongly criticized suspended Catholic bishop Fernando Lugo for his decision to be... Read more
Brazilian cardinal recalls personal story about relative to speak against abortion
During the presentation of the Brazilian bishops’ upcoming Lenten campaign “Fraternidad y Defensa de la Vida (Brotherhood and the Defense... Read more
Argentinean courts confirm boy was killed in satanic ritual
In Argentina the trial of Cesar Beguiristain has begun, the 20 year-old leader of an Afro-Brazilian, satanic cult accused of... Read more
Ohio celebrates Catholic Schools Week
Sunday marked the beginning of Catholic Schools Week, with schools in the Diocese of Columbus planning many events to mark... Read more
Use and distribution of abortion pill cause for excommunication, warns Brazilian bishop
Archbishop Jose Cardoso Sobrinho of Olinda e Recife, Brazil strongly criticized a plan by local officials to widely distribute the... Read more
Sunday Mass not enough to be a good Christian, says Argentinean bishop
Bishop Ruben Oscar Frassia of Avellaneda Lanus, Argentina said this week that mere attendance at Sunday Mass is not enough... Read more
Suspect arrested in robbery of revered Argentinean bishop's incorrupt heart
Police in the Argentinean city of Catamarca detained a suspect Wednesday who they believed may have stolen the incorrupt heart... Read more
Cardinal Ouellet to launch immigrant aid program during Eucharistic Congress
Cardinal Marc Ouellet of Quebec announced this week an immigrant assistance program will be launched during the upcoming 49th International... Read more
“Dogs have more rights than people,” Chilean bishop complains
Bishop Bernardo Bastres of Punta Arenas, Chile complained this week that dogs have more legal protection than the rights of... Read more
Ex-priest invited pro-abortionists to participate in “pro-life” video
Fr. Luiz Carlos Lodi Da Cruz, president of the Pro-Life Group of Anapolis in Brazil, revealed this week that the... Read more
