Americas News

March for Life in Lima, Peru, May 5, 2018.

Hundreds of thousands march for life across Latin America

May 7, 2018

Huge crowds across Latin America took to the streets in recent days to call for the protection of human life... Read more

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Mexican bishop warns against mob justice: 'violence engenders more violence'

May 4, 2018

Bishop Gerardo de Jesús Rojas Lopez of Tabasco in southern Mexico criticized acts of mob justice recently carried out by... Read more

Members of a caravan of Central Americans walk from Mexico to the U.S. side of the border with supporters to ask for asylum on April 29, 2018 in Tijuana, Mexico.

How should Catholics respond to migration caravans?

May 2, 2018

By Christine Rousselle

A moral theologian has said that the US has an obligation to consider petitions from asylum seekers encamped along the... Read more

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‘Sanctity of life’ fundraising policy suspended by Ontario Catholic school board

May 2, 2018

A Catholic school board in Ontario has suspended a policy prohibiting students from raising money for groups that support activities... Read more

Church in Colombia prepares for first National Day of Reconciliation

May 2, 2018

Inspired by Pope Francis' message during his 2017 visit to the country, the Church in Colombia is preparing to celebrate... Read more

Chilean Church opens greenhouse to employ youth with Down syndrome

May 1, 2018

The Archdiocese of Concepcion in Chile has begun construction on a greenhouse to grow vegetables, a new project which will... Read more

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Priest from Our Lady of Guadalupe Basilica found dead after kidnapping

Apr 30, 2018

An 84-year-old priest of the Archdiocese of Mexico City was found dead in Cuernavaca, the capital of Mexico’s Morelos state,... Read more

Colombia drug route battle leaves residents trapped in homes

Apr 26, 2018

Residents of the Catatumbo region of Colombia, which borders Venezuela, are trapped in their own homes due to an ongoing... Read more

Argentina homeless shelter named after bishop who loved the poor

Apr 25, 2018

A men’s homeless shelter in Zeballos, Argentina has been named after a local bishop known for his attention to the... Read more

Archbishop Victor Manuel Fernandez.

Analysis: Pope’s personal theologian expected to lead major Argentine archdiocese

Apr 25, 2018

The Pontifical Catholic University of Argentina announced this week that Archbishop Victor Manuel Fernandez, Pope Francis’ personal theologian and ghostwriter,... Read more

Daniel Ortega celebrates his re-inauguration as president of Nicaragua, Jan. 10, 2012.

Dictatorship the underlying problem in Nicaragua riots, priest says

Apr 24, 2018

By Elise Harris, Hannah Brockhaus

As violent clashes continue between security forces and anti-government protestors in Nicaragua, an eye witness has said the country's underlying... Read more

A memorial for victims of yesterday's crash on Yonge St. at Finch Ave. in Toronto, Canada.

In Toronto, cardinal urges prayers for victims of van attack

Apr 24, 2018

Cardinal Thomas Collins of Toronto offered prayers this week for the victims of a van attack that left 10 people... Read more

Second priest murdered in Mexico in less than a week

Apr 23, 2018

The reported murder of a priest in Guadalajara, Mexico, on Friday marks the second killing of a priest in less... Read more

Priest murdered in Mexico amid continuing wave of violence

Apr 20, 2018

A Catholic priest in the Diocese of Cuautitlán Izcalli, México, was stabbed to death inside a church Wednesday, local reports... Read more

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Documentary highlights life of religious sister who died in Ecuador earthquake

Apr 17, 2018

A new documentary film entitled “All or Nothing” tells the story of Sister Clare Crockett, a religious sister who died... Read more

Father Javier Olivera and Sister Marie de la Sagasse.

They were going to get married. Now he's a priest and she's a sister

Apr 12, 2018

Before discovering their vocations, Fr. Javier Olivera and Sister Marie de la Sagesse were engaged and planning their wedding. God... Read more

Cardinal Thomas Collins.

Bishops freeze funding as Canadian Catholic charity comes under fire

Apr 12, 2018

The Archdiocese of Toronto is joining other Canadian dioceses withholding funds from the international development agency sponsored by the Canadian... Read more

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Pope Francis admits 'serious mistakes' in Chile sex abuse case

Apr 11, 2018

By Elise Harris

In a letter addressed to Chile's bishops, Pope Francis admitted to making “serious mistakes” in handling the nation's massive sex... Read more

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Cardinal calls for consecration of Mexico to Immaculate Heart of Mary

Apr 10, 2018

Facing violence, poverty and corruption, Mexico should be consecrated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, said Archbishop Emeritus Juan Sandoval... Read more

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Argentina abortion bill gains momentum in Congress

Apr 4, 2018

In a recent push to decriminalize abortion, Argentina’s Congress is considering a bill that would give women legal access to... Read more