Americas News
Priest proposes chapel for street children in Rio
Because of the resentment people bear toward street children, it is almost impossible for them to enter and use chapels... Read more
“Eucharistic Expo” to be part of International Eucharistic Congress in Guadalajara
As a part of the activities of the 2004 International Eucharistic Congress, the Archdiocese of Guadalajara will organize a “Eucharistic... Read more
Archbishop Porras: International community is concerned about Venezuela
Speaking from Spain, where he is participating in a conference in Santiago de Compostela, Arcbishsop Baltazar Porras, President of the... Read more
Prelate attempts to bring calm to southeastern Peru
Msgr. Elio Perez, Prelate of the Vicariate of Juli, Peru, has traveled to the country’s southeastern area on the border... Read more
Archbishop denounces legislature’s initiative to sterilize poor Argentineans
The Archbishop of La Plata, Héctor Aguer, denounced an initiative from the Legislature of Buenos Aires to promote the surgical... Read more
In spite of problems Mexico pushes forward, says Cardinal
At the conclusion of Sunday Mass, Cardinal Norberto Rivera of Mexico City said that despite the problems and the scandals,... Read more
Venezuelan Archbishop calls for new efforts to help those in need
During a deaconate ordination ceremony in the Cathedral of Valencia, Archbishop Jorge Urosa of the same diocese underscored the need... Read more
Bishop calls Argentinean priests to examination of conscience on issues related to Eucharist
During the presentation of the new Vatican document on the celebration of the Eucharist, Redemptionis Sacramentum, Bishop Antonio Baseotto of... Read more
John Paul II invited by Fox to visit Mexico in October
Bishop Rafael Romo of Tijuana, Mexico, confirmed last week that President Vicente Fox has invited Pope John Paul II to... Read more
Church must ensure participation of laity in evangelization, says Cardinal
During a visit to an evangelization center, Cardinal Eusebio Sheid of Rio de Janeiro said it is the task and... Read more
Cubans offer prayers for release of prisoners of conscience
Dozens of Cubans opposed to the Castro government gathered in Havana this week to offer prayers for the release of... Read more
Pro-life conference to address “controversies and challenges” facing Mexican families
Several pro-life groups in Mexico are hosting the IV Life and Family Congress on April 24-25 in Mexico City, on... Read more
Pope longs for peace and reconciliation for Venezuela, says Archbishop Porras
After visiting with Pope John Paul II at the Vatican, Archbishop Baltasar Porras, President of the Venezuelan Bishops Conference, said... Read more
Dominican bishops warn against electoral fraud
The Bishops Conference of the Dominican Republic is warning the countries political parties against voting fraud and dirty politics in... Read more
Chilean bishop: “Do not abort your child, give him to someone who will take care of him”
Bishop Cristian Claro of Puerto Montt, Chile, criticized this week the decision of the Chilean government to distribute the morning... Read more
Guatemalan Cardinal warns of social unrest
Cardinal Rodolfo Quezada Toruño, President of the Guatemalan Bishops Conference, is warning that social unrest could result if a "poltical"... Read more
Colombia to include abortion pills in “family planning” programs
The debate over the morning after pill has reached Colombia where, as in Peru and Chile, anti-life groups—with the support... Read more
Uruguayan Senate postpones vote on abortion until May
After heated debate on Tuesday and Wednesday, the Uruguayan Senate decided to postpone the final vote on a bill that... Read more
Bishop asks FARC to release priest kidnapped a month ago
Bishop Jairo Jaramillo Monsalve of Santa Rosa de Osos, Colombia, is calling on the leaders of FARC (the Armed Revolutionary... Read more
Uruguayan Senate to vote on abortion law Wednesday
The Uruguayan Senate is set to vote on Wednesday on a bill that would legalize abortion for any reason during... Read more
