Americas News
Large public collection launches Christmas is Jesus campaign in Peru
The campaign Christmas is Jesus, organized by the Christian Life Movement, began on December 1 with a large public collection... Read more
Pro-euthanasia and abortion norms reveal war “against human life” in Argentina
The organization “Pro-Vida” has denounced “a growing offensive against human life” in Argentina, with controversial measures aimed at promoting euthanasia,... Read more
120 people offer to take place of hostages in Colombia
The organization Operacion Kolbe in Colombia has reiterated its proposal to secure the release of kidnapped individuals being held by... Read more
Nicaraguan government subpoenas feminists involved in abortion performed on sexually assaulted girl
Government officials in Nicaragua have subpoenaed six members of the Women Against Violence Network, for being involved in the case... Read more
Lawmakers approve homosexual unions in Uruguay
On Thursday the Uruguayan House of Representatives approved a new bill that would make civil unions, including same-sex unions, equivalent... Read more
Venezuelan bishops deplore accusations linking them to violence
On Sunday, the vice president of the Venezuelan Bishops Conference, Archbishop Roberto Luckert of Coro, denied that bishops are accomplices... Read more
Uruguayan president to veto law that would legalize abortion
President Tabare Vazquez of Uruguay has reiterated his stance against legal abortion and said he would veto a new law... Read more
Bishops and clergy of Caracas express solidarity with Cardinal Urosa after insults by Chavez
The auxiliary bishops and clergy of the Archdiocese of Caracas have expressed their solidarity with Cardinal Jorge Urosa Savino in... Read more
Civil organizations call for revision of Spain’s abortion laws to prevent abuse
Diverse civil organizations dedicated to promoting the defense of life and the family are praising the actions of officials in... Read more
Message of forgiveness at re-opening of Mexico City cathedral
Auxiliary Bishop Antonio Ortega of Mexico City has called for forgiveness and reconciliation after the re-opening of the Cathedral, which... Read more
“Enough violence, let us promote life,” Bolivian bishops exclaim
The bishops of Bolivia have issued an urgent call for peace in response to violent protests in the city of... Read more
Mexico cathedral closed by protesting mob reopens
The Mexican capital's cathedral reopened on Saturday under police guard almost a week after it shut its doors when leftist... Read more
As vote on constitutional reform looms, seminarians in Venezuela express fidelity to bishops
As a December 2 referendum on constitutional reform that the bishops of Venezuela have called “morally unacceptable” draws near, seminarians... Read more
Mexico: Cathedral to re-open when government guarantees security in writing
The president of the College of Catholic Lawyers, Armando Martinez, said this week the Archdiocesan Cathedral will re-open when Mexico... Read more
Monument to Don Bosco inaugurated in “the most southern city in the world”
A monument dedicated to Don Bosco has been built at Ushuaia, the southern most city in the world, as part... Read more
Morning-after pill is not medicine and does not cure illness, says Chilean cardinal
The former prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, Cardinal Jorge Medina Estevez, said... Read more
Nuncio joins in condemnation of attacks on Cathedral in Mexico City
The Apostolic Nuncio in Mexico, Archbishop Christophe Pierre, has joined in condemning the attack on the Cathedral of Mexico City... Read more
Brazilian society rejects feminist proposal to legalize abortion
Brazilian society, represented by its delegates, rejected a government-supported proposal during the 13th National Conference of Health to legalize abortion... Read more
Archdiocese of Mexico City condemns “brutal profanation”of Cathedral, closes church
The Archdiocese of Mexico City has condemned the “brutal profanation” during Mass at the Cathedral last Sunday carried out by... Read more
Future Health Minister of Argentina to maintain predecessor’s pro-abortion stance
The new Health Minister of Argentina, Graciela Ocana, who was recently named to the post by President-elect Cristina de Kirchner,... Read more
