Americas News

Image of Dr. José Gregorio Hernández.

First Venezuelan saint: Pope Francis approves canonization of Dr. José Gregorio Hernández

Feb 25, 2025

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

The sainthood cause of Venezuelan Dr. José Gregorio Hernández has been approved by Pope Francis. Read more

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After 10 years of euthanasia in Canada, activists detect a shift, say much work to be done

Feb 25, 2025

By Daniel Payne

A decade after euthanasia became legal in Canada, activists there say the political and cultural winds are shifting in favor... Read more

“Lord, give me the grace to be faithful to you and to the Church until eternity” is the daily prayer of retired Archbishop Ramón Benito de la Rosa y Carpio.

60 years a priest, archbishop offers 10 tips for persevering in one’s vocation

Feb 20, 2025

By Walter Sánchez Silva

On the occasion of his 60th anniversary as a priest, Archbishop Ramón Benito de la Rosa shares 10 pieces of... Read more

Anglican minister Vivian Schwanke De Oliveira in the entrance procession of the Mass for the installation of the archbishop of Chapecó in Brazil.

Anglican minister ‘concelebrates’ Mass for the installation of Catholic archbishop, takes Communion

Feb 18, 2025

By Nathália Queiroz

The Archdiocese of Chapecó has acknowledged what it called an “isolated incident of inadvertent violation of liturgical norms.” Read more

Notorious former international pickpocket Víctor Sono Neira.

From international pickpocket to redemption: Víctor Sono’s story

Feb 16, 2025

By Diego López Marina

Víctor Sono Neira spent years trapped in addiction and crime as an international pickpocket. Today, at the age of 72,... Read more

A man attempted to stab the 38-year-old pastor of Holy Ghost Parish in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on Feb. 9, 2025. The suspect has been charged with assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon, and disturbing an assemblage of persons.

Man charged in attack on priest at Canadian parish

Feb 13, 2025

By Quinton Amundson

The suspect approached and attempted to stab the 38-year-old pastor of with a knife near the altar. Read more

The image of the statue of Our Lady of Lourdes that is seen but is not there.

The image of Our Lady of Lourdes that’s not there but that everyone sees

Feb 11, 2025

By Walter Sánchez Silva

Those who visit the chapel of the Our Lady of Lourdes shrine in the city of Alta Gracia in Córdoba... Read more

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Can a Catholic attend a same-sex wedding?

Feb 11, 2025

By David Ramos

Being invited to the wedding is often a cause for joy, but for many Catholics, being invited to a same-sex... Read more

Bishop Rolando Álvarez in Rome.

Nicaragua lashes out at Vatican after EWTN interview with Bishop Rolando Álvarez

Feb 10, 2025

By Walter Sánchez Silva

The Nicaraguan government has lashed out at the Vatican following an interview Bishop Rolando Álvarez gave last week to the... Read more

Approximately 200 Venezuelan migrants cross the Rio Grande seeking to surrender to the Border Patrol in their pursuit of humanitarian asylum on March 31, 2023.

U.S., Venezuelan bishops: Ending temporary protected status for migrants ‘counterproductive’

Feb 8, 2025

By Andrés Henríquez

The bishops of the U.S. and Venezuela are opposed to the Trump administration’s looming elimination of temporary protected status for... Read more

Archbishop Charles Scicluna (left) and Monsignor Jordi Bertomeu (right).

Sodality of Christian Life dissolution process gets underway

Feb 4, 2025

By Eduardo Berdejo

The Sodality of Christian Life announced Feb. 1 that Pope Francis has appointed Monsignor Jordi Bertomeu apostolic commissioner to carry... Read more

Cardinal Juan Luis Cipriani is pictured here during a 2017 liturgical celebration in Lima, Peru.

CNA explains: The sexual abuse accusation case against Cardinal Cipriani

Feb 3, 2025

By Eduardo Berdejo

An article published by Spanish newspaper El País reported an accusation of alleged sexual abuse against Peruvian Cardinal Juan Luis... Read more

The Metropolitan Cathedral Santiago Apóstol and the National Palace in Managua, Nicaragua.

‘Night of terror’ in Nicaragua: Dictatorship forces cloistered nuns to leave monasteries

Jan 30, 2025

By Walter Sánchez Silva

The dictatorship’s order reportedly was carried out on the night of Jan. 28, forcing some 30 cloistered nuns belonging to... Read more

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Church in Mexico responds to Trump’s new immigration policies

Jan 23, 2025

By Diego López Colín

Among the measures announced are the reactivation of the “Remain in Mexico” policy, mass deportations, and an order seeking to... Read more

Luis Fernando Figari founded the Sodalitium in Peru in 1971.

Sodality of Christian Life reports it made reparations to 83 victims of abuse

Jan 22, 2025

By Eduardo Berdejo

The Sodality of Christian Life has reported that between May 2016 and December 2024 it provided reparations to 83 people... Read more

Seminarians at St. Aloysius Gonzaga in 2022.

Nicaraguan dictatorship confiscates seminary in Matagalpa

Jan 22, 2025

By Walter Sánchez Silva

According to a Nicaraguan news outlet, at the time of the confiscation there were at least 30 students in formation... Read more

Cardinal Gianfranco Ghirlanda, SJ, takes possession of his titular church in Rome, the Church of the Gesù, on Dec. 8, 2022.

Sodality of Christian Life dissolved by Pope Francis, apostolate confirms

Jan 20, 2025

By Eduardo Berdejo

The Sodality of Christian Life confirmed on Monday that Pope Francis has decided to dissolve the society of apostolic life... Read more

Cardinal Felipe Arizmendi is bishop emeritus of the Diocese of San Cristóbal de las Casas in Mexico.

Cardinal Arizmendi: ‘There are facts that confirm’ organized crime rules parts of Mexico

Jan 20, 2025

By Diego López Colín

Cardinal Felipe Arizmendi acknowledged the influence of organized crime in some areas of Mexico, thus partially backing recent statements by... Read more

Archbishop Dionisio Guillermo García of Santiago de Cuba prays before an image of Mary in the Basilica National Sanctuary of Our Lady of Charity on March 24, 2024.

Cuba’s release of prisoners motivated by economics and politics, expert says

Jan 17, 2025

By Eduardo Berdejo

The Cuban government’s announcement of the release of 553 prisoners has been described by an analyst and the opposition as... Read more

Pope Francis meets with Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel on June 20, 2023, at the Vatican.

Cuban government announces release of 553 prisoners through mediation of Pope Francis

Jan 15, 2025

By Walter Sánchez Silva

The Cuban government announced the release of 553 prisoners through the mediation of Pope Francis “in the spirit of the... Read more