Americas News
Venezuelan archbishop condemns sex abuse committed by religious priest
Archbishop José Luis Azuaje Ayala of Maracaibo on Wednesday condemned the abuse of a female minor by Fr. Iván Marino... Read more
Abusive former bishop to return to Chile to face civil prosecutors
The Schönstatt movement confirmed Monday that Francisco José Cox Huneeus, a former bishop who was dismissed from the clerical state... Read more
Church in Chile to sign accord with prosecutor's office for investigation of abuse
The Chilean bishops' conference has announced the signing of a collaboration agreement with the prosecutor's office for the investigation of... Read more
Mexican bishops discussing commission to address abuse of minors
As part of their work at the 106th Plenary Assembly, the Mexican Bishops' Conference (CEM) is discussing and could approve... Read more
How will palliative care fare in Canada?
A member for Canadian Physicians for Life says requiring provision of assisted suicide by Catholic hospitals and by hospices will... Read more
Chilean cardinal called to testify on abuse case, leaves papal advisory committee
A close advisor of Pope Francis has left the “C9”, the pope’s body of cardinal advisors, as he faces charges... Read more
Celebrations begin for 500th anniversary of first Mass in Chile
A Eucharistic procession through the Patagonian city of Punta Arenas launched the 500th anniversary commemorations of the first Mass celebrated... Read more
Saskatchewan suit says indigenous women were forced into sterilization
In a class-action lawsuit in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan, more than 60 indigenous women allege they were coerced into... Read more
New group formed to oppose abortion in Mexico
The new umbrella group Suma de Actores Sociales (United Social Actors) is calling citizens to stand up against efforts by... Read more
Thousands march in support of life, family in El Salvador
Thousands participated Nov. 3 in the “Family is Life” march in San Salvador, calling on authorities to end efforts to... Read more
Karadima victims file complaint against Cardinal Errázuriz
Three victims of former Chilean priest Fernando Karadima filed a complaint last week against Cardinal Francisco Javier Errázuriz Ossa, accusing... Read more
Newly beatified Guatemalans exemplified courage, cardinal says
Presiding at a Mass for the beatification of martyrs Fr. Tullio Maruzzo and Luis Obdulio Arroyo Navarro, a Vatican official... Read more
Mexican bishop: God will reward those helping migrant caravan
Bishop Jaime Calderón Calderón of Tapachula, Mexico praised the generosity of lay people and priests aiding migrants in his diocese. Read more
Mexican legislators introduce bills to legalize abortion
Two Mexican legislators introduced this week proposals seeking to legalize abortion throughout the country. Read more
Arrest warrant issued for alleged killer of Saint Oscar Romero
A court in San Salvador issued an arrest warrant for the man suspected of the March 24, 1980 killing of... Read more
Two pastors reinstated in Chile after abuse investigation
The Diocese of Rancagua announced it has restored two priests to ministry who were accused of sexual abuse after the... Read more
Chilean court denies media report of verdict in Karadima lawsuit
The president of an appeals court in Chile has denied reports that the court will order the Archdiocese of Santiago... Read more
Legal pot will have 'disastrous effects,' Canadian bishops say
Canada’s bishops reiterated their opposition to the legalization of recreational marijuana Wednesday, the same day that legal marijuana sales began... Read more
Radical feminists attack church and town hall in Argentina
Radical feminists firebombed a town hall and spray painted a Catholic Church among other attacks during a women’s conference held... Read more
Archdiocese confirms apparent murder of Mexican priest
The Archdiocese of Tijuana in northern Mexico has confirmed the death of Fr. Ímar Arturo Orta, who was allegedly murdered... Read more
