Americas News
Church in Bolivia will continue to search for solution in wake of presidential resignation
In the wake of Bolivian president Carlos Mesa’s decision to step down, Bishop Jesus Juarez of El Alto and Vice... Read more
Archbishop of Montevideo: Christians must condemn torture
The biweekly newspaper of the Archdiocese of Montevideo, Entre Todos, published a stinging criticism of statements by retired General Ivan... Read more
No religious freedom in Cuba, says analyst
An analyst of the Cubanet news agency said this week that despite efforts by the Castro regime to portray itself... Read more
Dominican cardinal criticizes spread of immodest dancing
During a press conference on ethics in the media organized by the Dominican Institute of Telecommunications (INDOTEL), Cardinal Nicolas de... Read more
Bolivian cardinal offers to mediate in crisis if protests are halted
The Bishops’ Conference of Bolivia announced it would offer mediation in the social crisis gripping the country with the condition... Read more
Pope exhorts Church in Cuba to promote missions
Cuban church officials revealed this week that Pope Benedict XVI, in a message sent through Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal... Read more
Congress on palliative medicine in Paraguay presents alternative to euthanasia
The first Paraguayan Congress on Palliative Medicine took place this weekend in Asuncion, in an effort to provide a moral... Read more
Chilean bishop calls for new era of reconciliation in wake of torture report
Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus Sergio Valech Aldunate of Santiago, Chile, called for a “new era of reconciliation in the country” this... Read more
Church in Bolivia calls for national agreement in midst of growing crisis
The Bishops’ Conference of Bolivia is calling on the government and on demonstration leaders to make their best effort to... Read more
Next CELAM meeting opportune moment for first papal visit to Latin America
Bishop Carlos Aguiar Retes, Vice President of the Council of Latin American Bishops’ Conferences (CELAM), said this week the upcoming... Read more
Archbishop of Quito reminds faithful parish is not NGO
In a letter published Wednesday, Archbishop Raul Vela of Quito, Ecuador, explained to the faithful that the decision to send... Read more
Mexican cardinal: no superheroes on ballot in ‘06
The Archbishop of Mexico City, Cardinal Norberto Rivera Carrera, called on the people of Mexico to be realistic regarding the... Read more
Forum on “authentic feminism” to take place in Argentina
The Pontifical Catholic University of Argentina will hold an international forum entitled, “Women in the thought of John Paul II:... Read more
Argentine archbishop: “The Church accepts and promotes organ donation”
Marking Argentina’s National Day of Organ Donation, Archbishop Jose Maria Arancedo of Santa Fe said the Church accepts and promotes... Read more
Cuban missionaries declare mission work central to evangelization of country
Delegates from all over Cuba met in Havana last week to celebrate the I National Assembly of Missions, an historical... Read more
Salvadoran archbishop exhorts government to defend life
Archbishop Fernando Saenz Lacalle of San Salvador exhorted government officials last week to defend life from the moment of conception,... Read more
Paraguayan lawmakers reject anti-life bill criticized by the Church
By an overwhelming majority, the Paraguayan House of Representatives rejected a controversial bill last Thursday that would have opened the... Read more
Church in Dominican Republic launches national effort against abortion
As the Dominican Republic prepares to debate the possible legalization of abortion through the revision of the penal code, Archbishop... Read more
Catholics and evangelicals in Paraguay unite in opposition to anti-life, anti-family bill
During an ecumenical service held at the archdiocesan Cathedral in Asuncion, Paraguay, Archbishop Pastor Cuquejo and various evangelical leaders expressed... Read more
Bishops declare Latin America to be in “state of mission”
The Council of Latin American Bishops’ Conference (CELAM) wrapped up its 30th Plenary Assembly by declaring to continent to be... Read more
