Americas News

Bishop Ciro Quispe López, bishop emeritus of Juli, Peru.

Peruvian bishop resigns after investigation for sexual misconduct, financial mismanagement

Sep 25, 2025

By Walter Sánchez Silva

Pope Leo XIV accepted the resignation of Bishop Ciro Quispe López of Juli, Peru, following a Vatican investigation initiated in... Read more

The exterior of the Tlaxcala cathedral in Mexico, which is dedicated to Our Lady of the Assumption.

Mexico’s oldest diocese celebrates 500th anniversary with 500 hours of Eucharistic adoration

Sep 24, 2025

By Diego López Colín

The Diocese of Tlaxcala, the oldest in Mexico, is commemorating its quincentennial with a 500-hour period of continuous Eucharistic adoration. Read more

 Father José Giner, 94, says Mass twice a day.

94-year-old priest: ‘I don’t want to be a has-been priest; I’m still a disciple’

Sep 24, 2025

By Diego López Marina

At age 94 and with seven decades of priesthood behind him, Catalan priest Father José Giner said he doesn’t feel... Read more

Father Javier Cajusol Villegas is building a church with his own hands in Chiclayo, the northern Peruvian diocese where Pope Leo XIV was bishop.

Priest builds church with his own hands in Chiclayo, Peru, Pope Leo XIV’s former diocese 

Sep 23, 2025

By Walter Sánchez Silva

Father Javier Cajusol Villegas is building a church with his own hands in a poor area of ​​the Diocese of... Read more

Bishop Silvio Báez, auxiliary bishop of Managua, Nicaragua.

Nicaraguan bishop denounces ‘real problem’ of region’s dictatorships and cartels

Sep 22, 2025

By Walter Sánchez Silva

From his exile in the United States, Nicaraguan Bishop Silvio Báez denounced what he considered the “real problem” of Latin... Read more

The pontifical foundation Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) recently announced the 20th edition of its One Million Children Praying the Rosary campaign, set to take place Oct. 7, 2025.

1 million children to pray the rosary for world peace on Oct. 7

Sep 22, 2025

By Andrés Henríquez

The pontifical foundation Aid to the Church in Need has announced the 20th edition of its One Million Children Praying... Read more

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Report: Assisted suicide in Canada poses higher death risk for vulnerable groups

Sep 17, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

A Cardus Health report said the legalization of medical assistance in dying in Canada has led to disproportionately high rates... Read more

The original image of Our Lady of Guadalupe with the Mexican flag.

With Mexico ‘bled dry by violence, confused by ideologies,’ Church prays for deliverance

Sep 17, 2025

By David Ramos

The Mexican Bishops’ Conference offered a prayer on the county’s Sept. 16 holiday “to God and to our Most Holy... Read more

Juan Dabdoub, founder of the Mexican Family Council.

Juan Dabdoub, tireless defender of life and family in Mexico, dies

Juan Dabdoub Giacoman, a legendary and tireless defender of life and family in Mexico, passed away at the age of... Read more

Pope Leo XIV is pictured here during a past birthday celebration when he served as bishop of the Diocese of Chiclayo, Peru.

Pope Leo XIV’s Peruvian birthdays: Simplicity, closeness, and community

Sep 13, 2025

By Diego López Marina

Before becoming Pope Leo XIV, Bishop Robert Prevost celebrated various birthdays in Chiclayo, Peru, with gestures marked by simplicity, closeness,... Read more

The late Cardinal Estanislao Karlic.

The spiritual testament of Cardinal Karlic, one of the authors of the catechism

Sep 13, 2025

By Walter Sánchez Silva

The Archdiocese of Paraná in Argentina has published the spiritual testament of Cardinal Estanislao Karlic, one of the authors of... Read more

Regiane Cichelero.

Brazilian court denies mother’s right to home-school her child

Sep 12, 2025

By Nathália Queiroz

The Santa Catarina State Court of Justice in Brazil has denied Regiane Cichelero’s request to home-school her son. Read more

Father Pedro Antonio Benítez Mestre is the new interim rector of the Pontifical University of Mexico.

New rector of Mexican Catholic university: Catholic education must pass on ‘its treasure’

Sep 10, 2025

By Diego López Colín

The Pontifical University of Mexico began a new era with the appointment of Father Pedro Antonio Benítez Mestre as interim... Read more

Archbishop Christian Lépine of Montreal, shown in a 2017 photo, has written a public letter opposing the Quebec government’s plan to ban public prayer.

Quebec’s proposed prayer ban ‘like forbidding thought itself,’ Montreal archbishop says

Sep 8, 2025

By Canadian Catholic News

The Quebec government’s call for a ban on all public prayer raises “serious concerns” about a democratic society’s fundamental freedoms,... Read more

Bishop José Ignacio Munilla during his presentation on evangelization in the Diocese of Santa Marta, Colombia.

What is the difference between evangelizing and proselytizing?

Sep 6, 2025

By Eduardo Berdejo

There are five indicators to keep in mind to know whether you’re evangelizing or falling into proselytism, Spanish Bishop José... Read more

Father Marcial Maciel.

UPDATE: Legionaries of Christ comment on HBO series exposing sordid life of founder

Sep 2, 2025

By Diego López Marina

An HBO series on Marcial Maciel has once again placed the spotlight on the founder of the Legionaries of Christ... Read more

Among those freed is Irish lay missionary Gena Heraty, director of NPH’s special needs programs.

Irish missionary, 7 other hostages freed in Haiti

Sep 1, 2025

By Victoria Cardiel

The humanitarian organization Nos Petits Frères et Sœurs on Sept. 1 confirmed the release of eight hostages who had been... Read more

Cardinal Fernando Chomali speaks with ACI Prensa correspondent Julieta Villar during a January 2025 interview.

3 true stories of how cancel culture works, according to Cardinal Chomali

Aug 31, 2025

By Julieta Villar

Cardinal Fernando Chomali shared with university students three stories that reflect cancel culture and highlighted the need to cultivate humility. Read more

Nicaraguan dictator Daniel Ortega (whose image is regularly displayed in public places) has perpetrated more than 1,000 attacks on the Catholic Church and banned more than 16,500 religious processions, according to a report released Aug. 27, 2025.

Nicaraguan dictatorship banned more than 16,500 religious processions, new report reveals

Aug 29, 2025

By Walter Sánchez Silva

Nicaraguan dictator Daniel Ortega and his wife, Vice President Rosario Murillo, have banned more than 16,500 religious processions in recent... Read more

The statue of Blessed Carlo Acutis was installed in the Cathedral of Our Lady of Mercy in the Diocese of Chascomús, Argentina, on Aug. 17, 2025.

Statue of Carlo Acutis enthroned in Argentine cathedral

Aug 24, 2025

By Julieta Villar

The Argentine Diocese of Chascomús enthroned a statue of soon-to-be-canonized Carlo Acutis in Our Lady of Mercy Cathedral. Read more