Americas News
Archdiocese of Port-au-Prince denounces the ‘collapse of humanity’ in Haitian society
The Archdiocese of Port-au-Prince denounced the “collapse of humanity” in Haitian society in response to the kidnapping of nine people... Read more
Colombian senator dies 2 months after being shot by assassin
Colombian Sen. Miguel Uribe Turbay died Monday morning, Aug. 11, just over two months after being shot by a hitman,... Read more
Cardinal Chomali: 21st-century Christian ‘will either be a martyr or will not be a Christian’
“The Christian of the 21st century will either be a martyr or will not be a Christian,” said the archbishop... Read more
Church in El Salvador criticizes constitutional reform allowing unlimited presidential terms
The Catholic hierarchy in El Salvador has opposed the recent reform that allows current President Nayib Bukele and his successors... Read more
Lay missionary and 3-year-old boy kidnapped from orphanage in Haiti
On the morning of Sunday, Aug. 3, nine people working at an orphanage in Port-au-Prince, the capital of Haiti, were... Read more
Global Mass-finding app surpasses 2 million downloads
Eleven years ago, Argentine computer science graduate Pablo Licheri made it possible for the faithful to participate in the Eucharist... Read more
New Argentine landmark: The world’s largest mural honors Pope Francis
Just a few meters from Immaculate Conception Cathedral in the Argentine city of La Plata stands the world’s largest mural... Read more
Relic of Carlo Acutis stolen from parish in Argentina
A relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis was stolen from St. Dominic Savio Parish in the Argentine Archdiocese of Paraná. Read more
Catholic Church in Uruguay warns of risks of approving euthanasia
As Uruguay’s Chamber of Deputies gets ready to vote on a euthanasia bill on Aug. 5, Church leaders and health... Read more
‘The Virgin Everywhere’ project lines Mexico’s borders with images of Our Lady of Guadalupe
The “The Virgin Everywhere” project has completed its latest challenge: covering the entire perimeter of Mexico with images of Our... Read more
Opus Dei denounces media manipulation in lawsuit by former assistant numeraries
Opus Dei has denounced the “manipulation of judicial proceedings to create a media and public opinion case” in the lawsuit... Read more
With Church as facilitator, Colombian armed group to hand over 13 tons of weapons
An armed group in Colombia pledged to hand over 13.5 tons of weapons to the government after reaching an agreement... Read more
Peru presents Pope Leo XIV tourist route to showcase his life in the country
“Leo’s Route” seeks to show the world 39 places related to Pope Leo XIV’s life in the country of Peru,... Read more
Church in Mexico warns of demographic change, calls for protection of families
In a recent editorial, the Primatial Archdiocese of Mexico City noted that the region is facing “a profound and silent... Read more
Church dedicated to Mary in popular Canadian resort town ‘mirrors area’s natural beauty’
The only Catholic church in the popular ski resort town of Whistler, British Columbia, Our Lady of the Mountains Parish... Read more
Mexico City government projects pro-abortion images on cathedral’s façade
The show, titled “Luminous Memory: Mexico-Tenochtitlan 700 Years,” takes place every night July 11–27 in the capital’s Zócalo (central square). Read more
Athlete, convert to Catholicism, and future priest: The story of Josh Brooks
Josh Brooks, a native of Delaware County in metro Philadelphia, dreamed of following in the footsteps of his idol LeBron... Read more
Ukraine visit leaves mark on Canada’s military ordinariate
Supported by the Poland military bishop, the mission involved roughly 40 military chaplains, many of whom have been dealing with... Read more
Former liberation theology leader calls on Latin American bishops to focus on Christ
“When will you give us good news about God, Christ, and his Spirit? About grace and salvation? About conversion of... Read more
San Antonio Archdiocese to commemorate martyr who fought for religious freedom in Mexico
The Archdiocese of San Antonio will commemorate the 137th anniversary of the birth of Blessed Anacleto González Flores, the patron... Read more
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