Americas News
Canadian lectionary’s inclusive language receives Vatican approval
After 18 years, the Vatican has put a final stamp of approval on the Canadian lectionary, granting a recognitio to... Read more
Population Research Institute denounces new strategy to spread abortion in Latin America
In its new bulletin in Spanish, the Population Research Institute will unmask a new strategy by pro-abortion forces to change... Read more
Cardinal Bergoglio slams those “who think they own life”
During a Mass on the feast of St. Raymond Nonnatus, the archbishop of Buenos Aires, Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio, slammed those... Read more
Chilean senate to vote on bill that would legalize homosexual unions
The organization Muevete Chile has launched a campaign to persuade the Chilean Senate not to approve an anti-discrimination bill that... Read more
Our Church “without borders” is called to welcome the immigrant, says Guatemalan bishop
The head of Migrant Ministry of the Bishops’ Conference of Guatemala, Bishop Rodolfo Bobadilla Mata, said this week that immigration... Read more
Christian Liberation Movement calls for electoral laws allowing Cubans “to elect and be elected”
The president of the Christian Liberation Movement, Oswaldo Paya, said a letter has been sent to the Cuban National Congress... Read more
Venezuelan priest fears government interference in Catholic schools will lead to civil war
The Venezuelan government is increasingly interfering with Catholic education, leading to divisions across the country and possibly paving the road... Read more
Homosexuals in Brazil using lawsuits to silence Christians
Brazilian Association of Gays, Lesbians, Bisexuals, and Transgender People (ABGLT) is attempting to silence its opponents, especially Christians, with a... Read more
Dialogue should not end up being monologue, Venezuelan archbishop warns
Archbishop Robert Luckert of Coro and vice president of the Venezuelan Bishops Conference, said last week, “At this moment of... Read more
Church in Mexico presents Declaration of Human Rights of the Unborn
The Church in Mexico, together with various lawmakers, politicians, civil organizations and parents, has signed the Declaration of Human Rights... Read more
Bishop says university plan to distribute abortion pill “immoral”
Auxiliary Bishop Antonio Marino of La Plata warned this week that the National University of La Plata is committing an... Read more
Pro-Life group rejects distribution of abortion pill at university campus
In a strongly worded statement, the organization “Pro-Vida” [For-Life] in Argentina has criticized a decision by officials of the National... Read more
Evangelicals in Guatemala throw support behind party of retired general
The National Association of Evangelical Ministers of Guatemala has taken the controversial step to politically back retired General Otto Perez... Read more
Vatican Secretary of State to preside at Mass at Shrine of St. Rose of Lima
The Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, will celebrate a special Mass in honor of St. Rose of Lima... Read more
Cardinal Bertone confirms Pope has been invited to visit Peru
Speaking on Vatican Radio from Chimbote, Peru, where he is participating in the 9th National Eucharistic Congress, Vatican Secretary of... Read more
New movie spotlights danger of devotion to “Saint Death”
Armageddon Films has released a new film by producer and director Paco del Toro, entitled “Saint Death,” which focuses on... Read more
Day of Solidarity in Argentina commemorates Blessed Teresa of Calcutta
Caritas Argentina has noted that the national Day of Solidarity which was celebrated on August 26, also coincided with the... Read more
Archbishop warns Venezuela is heading towards dictatorship
Archbishop Baltazar Porras Cardozo warned Venezuelans this week that the constitutional reforms proposed by President Hugo Chavez are leading the... Read more
Sweden suspends economic aid to Nicaragua for not allowing abortion
The government of Sweden has announced it will suspend economic aid to Nicaragua over that country’s laws defending the unborn... Read more
Cardinal Bertone ordains new Peruvian bishop as part of Eucharistic congress
As part of the 9th National Eucharistic Congress taking place in the city of Chimbote, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, Vatican Secretary... Read more
