Americas News
First Venezuelan saint: Pope Francis approves canonization of Dr. José Gregorio Hernández
The sainthood cause of Venezuelan Dr. José Gregorio Hernández has been approved by Pope Francis. Read more
After 10 years of euthanasia in Canada, activists detect a shift, say much work to be done
A decade after euthanasia became legal in Canada, activists there say the political and cultural winds are shifting in favor... Read more
60 years a priest, archbishop offers 10 tips for persevering in one’s vocation
On the occasion of his 60th anniversary as a priest, Archbishop Ramón Benito de la Rosa shares 10 pieces of... Read more
Anglican minister ‘concelebrates’ Mass for the installation of Catholic archbishop, takes Communion
The Archdiocese of Chapecó has acknowledged what it called an “isolated incident of inadvertent violation of liturgical norms.” Read more
From international pickpocket to redemption: Víctor Sono’s story
Víctor Sono Neira spent years trapped in addiction and crime as an international pickpocket. Today, at the age of 72,... Read more
Man charged in attack on priest at Canadian parish
The suspect approached and attempted to stab the 38-year-old pastor of with a knife near the altar. Read more
The image of Our Lady of Lourdes that’s not there but that everyone sees
Those who visit the chapel of the Our Lady of Lourdes shrine in the city of Alta Gracia in Córdoba... Read more
Can a Catholic attend a same-sex wedding?
Being invited to the wedding is often a cause for joy, but for many Catholics, being invited to a same-sex... Read more
Nicaragua lashes out at Vatican after EWTN interview with Bishop Rolando Álvarez
The Nicaraguan government has lashed out at the Vatican following an interview Bishop Rolando Álvarez gave last week to the... Read more
U.S., Venezuelan bishops: Ending temporary protected status for migrants ‘counterproductive’
The bishops of the U.S. and Venezuela are opposed to the Trump administration’s looming elimination of temporary protected status for... Read more
Sodality of Christian Life dissolution process gets underway
The Sodality of Christian Life announced Feb. 1 that Pope Francis has appointed Monsignor Jordi Bertomeu apostolic commissioner to carry... Read more
CNA explains: The sexual abuse accusation case against Cardinal Cipriani
An article published by Spanish newspaper El País reported an accusation of alleged sexual abuse against Peruvian Cardinal Juan Luis... Read more
‘Night of terror’ in Nicaragua: Dictatorship forces cloistered nuns to leave monasteries
The dictatorship’s order reportedly was carried out on the night of Jan. 28, forcing some 30 cloistered nuns belonging to... Read more
Church in Mexico responds to Trump’s new immigration policies
Among the measures announced are the reactivation of the “Remain in Mexico” policy, mass deportations, and an order seeking to... Read more
Sodality of Christian Life reports it made reparations to 83 victims of abuse
The Sodality of Christian Life has reported that between May 2016 and December 2024 it provided reparations to 83 people... Read more
Nicaraguan dictatorship confiscates seminary in Matagalpa
According to a Nicaraguan news outlet, at the time of the confiscation there were at least 30 students in formation... Read more
Sodality of Christian Life dissolved by Pope Francis, apostolate confirms
The Sodality of Christian Life confirmed on Monday that Pope Francis has decided to dissolve the society of apostolic life... Read more
Cardinal Arizmendi: ‘There are facts that confirm’ organized crime rules parts of Mexico
Cardinal Felipe Arizmendi acknowledged the influence of organized crime in some areas of Mexico, thus partially backing recent statements by... Read more
Cuba’s release of prisoners motivated by economics and politics, expert says
The Cuban government’s announcement of the release of 553 prisoners has been described by an analyst and the opposition as... Read more
Cuban government announces release of 553 prisoners through mediation of Pope Francis
The Cuban government announced the release of 553 prisoners through the mediation of Pope Francis “in the spirit of the... Read more
