Americas News
Boy who embraced pope during WYD in Rio is now a young man discerning religious life
During World Youth Day in Rio de Janeiro, in 2013, a boy made his way through the crowd to hug... Read more
Archbishop of Lima says Jesus died as a layman and without offering a sacrifice
Archbishop Carlos Castillo Mattasoglio of Lima, Peru, has yet to clarify remarks he made in a pre-Christmas Mass that contradict... Read more
Colombian bishop repudiates shocking abuse of boy at home run by nuns
The Bishop of Zipaquirá, Colombia, Héctor Cubillos Peña, expressed his “deep pain and his firm repudiation” of the “serious mistreatment”... Read more
Archbishop asks president-elect Boric to recognize Chile's 'religious soul'
Archbishop Fernando Natalio Chomali Garib of Concepción has expressed his hope that Gabriel Boric Font, Chile’s president elect, "will recognize... Read more
Piñatas, Posadas and other Christ-centered Mexican Christmas traditions
Here’s what happens during the 9-day Mexican Christmas tradition called ‘las Posadas.’ Read more
Pro-life candidate defeated by pro-abortion rival Gabriel Boric in Chile's presidential election
José Antonio Kast, a lawyer and pro-life Catholic politician, conceded defeat Dec. 19 to leftist candidate Gabriel Boric, a proponent... Read more
Guatemala to be declared 'Ibero-American Pro-Life Capital'
The Family Matters Association of Guatemala (AFI) welcomed the recent announcement by President Alejandro Giammattei that the country will be... Read more
New placements announced for seminarians after controversial closure of seminary in Argentina
Protests erupted last year when a highly regarded seminary in Argentina was shut down by the Vatican, with little explanation.... Read more
Bishops mourn deaths of two police officers killed in terrorist attack at Colombia airport
Bishop Víctor Manuel Ochoa Cadavid of the Military Ordinariate of Colombia expressed his sorrow and solidarity following the Dec. 14... Read more
Venezuela bishops: 45 priests and four bishops have died from COVID-19 since start of pandemic
The bishops conference of Venezuela has released a report showing the heavy toll of the COVID-19 pandemic on its clergy. Read more
Congressman with alleged terrorism ties backs effort to decriminalize abortion in Peru
A Peruvian congressman who is being investigated for ties to the Shining Path terrorist organization is supporting a new bill... Read more
Nearly 2 million pilgrims visited the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City
Almost 2 million pilgrims visited the shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City between Dec. 1 and her... Read more
PHOTOS: Our Lady of Guadalupe celebrations in a small town in Mexico
For the past 15 days, the town has held rosary processions through the streets each day at 6 a.m. in... Read more
How the blind can 'see' Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico
Just inside the entrance to the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City is a small area with... Read more
Catholic leaders offer prayers after Mexico truck crash kills at least 54
Pope Francis has expressed his closeness to the victims of Thursday’s traffic accident in Mexico’s Chiapas state that caused the... Read more
What makes the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe so mysterious? EWTN documentary takes a look
The most-visited Marian shrine in the world is in Mexico City, and houses what is perhaps the most mysterious Catholic... Read more
Fact or fiction? Nine popular myths about Our Lady of Guadalupe
In the 500 years since Our Lady of Guadalupe appeared, the image of Our Lady has become the subject of... Read more
Salesian women's institute celebrates 100th anniversary of arrival in Cuba
The Daughters of Mary Help of Christians Institute dedicated a commemorative plaque Dec. 6 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of... Read more
Chile legalizes same-sex marriage
Chile’s National Congress passed Dec. 7 a bill legalizing same-sex marriage that in June received the backing of President Sebastián... Read more
The US archdiocese with a relic of the original Guadalupe image
Millions of pilgrims travel each year to see the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City. In one... Read more
