Americas News
Former CELAM official says no “changes” were made to Aparecida document
In response to some groups linked to liberation theology that are claiming that changes were made to the final Aparecida... Read more
Bishop denounces mistreatment of immigrants passing through Mexico
Bishop Leopoldo Gonzalez Gonzalez has called on Mexicans and their leaders to stop abusing Central American immigrants who cross through... Read more
Cardinal Bertone conveys Pope’s closeness to victims of earthquake, gives gift of $1.3 million from Italian bishops
During a Mass attended by thousands of Peruvians affected by the recent earthquake in their country, Vatican Secretary of State,... Read more
Peruvians to consecrate country to Virgin Mary in wake of devastating earthquake
On August 30, at noon local time, Peruvians will consecrate their country to the Virgin Mary during the closing of... Read more
Christian Life Movement to double aid to earthquake victims in Peru
The Christian Life Movement, an international Catholic association of the faithful that belongs to the Sodalite Family, will finish delivering... Read more
Cardinal Obando says only greater justice can bring about peace
The Archbishop Emeritus of Managua, Cardinal Miguel Obando y Bravo, said this week peace is something that can only be... Read more
Mexican bishops call for civility during annual address by president
The Bishops’ Conference of Mexico this week called on members of Congress members to act with civility and respect when... Read more
Officials investigating laboratories that are hiding potential abortifacient effect of morning-after pill
Officials in Argentina are investigating the laboratories of Monte Verde and Biotenk, which market the “morning-after pill” under various brand... Read more
Bishops of Guatemala denounce abortion campaign disguised as “post-abortion care”
In a document released August 22 which sharply criticizes the anti-life policies of the World Health Organization, the Bishops’ Conference... Read more
Lawyer denounces NGO in Brazil for promoting abortion
Fernando Vianna, a lawyer in the Brazilian town of Campinas, denounced the NGO Bem-Estar Familiar (BemFam) this week for “directing... Read more
Thousands in Brazil march for life
Some 25,000 people in the Brazilian town Curitiba and 8,000 in the capital Brasilia took to the streets to defend... Read more
Well-known Catholic author explores Harry Potter series
Distinguished author, Michael D. O’Brien, has provided CNA with one of his columns on the best-selling Harry Potter series. To... Read more
With social inequality there is no education for all, says Argentinean archbishop
During his weekly program, “Keys to a Better World,” Archbishop Hector Aguer of La Plata, Argentina, said it would not... Read more
Pro-life group calls for Canadian bishops to do more about Amnesty International’s pro-abortion decision
A Canadian pro-life group has called for more action from the country’s bishops against Amnesty International’s decision to advocate for... Read more
Church in Chile launches aid appeal for Peruvian earthquake victims
Coinciding with the upcoming feast of St. Alberto Hurtado, known in Chile as the Day of Solidarity, Caritas Chile has... Read more
Church in Paraguay to issue official response to president’s attack on the Church
Bishop Claudio Gimenez of Caacupe said the Church in Paraguay would officially respond to the attacks on the Church last... Read more
Judge orders Mexican pro-abortion party to compensate bishop
A civil judge in Mexico has ordered the Democratic Revolution Party (PRD), which recently pushed for the legalization of abortion... Read more
Church in Venezuela asks for clarification on proposed changes to constitution
Archbishop Ubaldo Santana of Maracaibo and president of the Bishops’ Conference of Venezuela said this week that the Church wishes... Read more
Peruvian bishops receive gestures of solidarity amidst earthquake tragedy
Diverse dioceses of Latin America and Spain have expressed their solidarity and closeness to the Peruvian bishops and have initiated... Read more
Peruvians see miracle in famous crucifix spared during earthquake
Peruvians are calling it a miracle that despite the massive destruction to the Shine of Luren—located in the province of... Read more
