Americas News
Assisted suicide will bring about ‘reduction in health care spending,’ report claims
The implementation of assisted suicide will “save” the Canadian health care system between $34.7 and $136.8 million, a new report... Read more
Catholic Church in Haiti holds day of prayer for release of 6 kidnapped nuns, others
A day of prayer, meditation, and Eucharistic adoration was held Jan. 24 to intercede for the release of the people... Read more
Dictatorship in Nicaragua expels three priests; exiled bishop meets with Pope Francis
Researcher Martha Patricia Molina reported that the dictatorship of President Daniel Ortega expelled from Nicaragua three priests from the same... Read more
Dictatorship in Nicaragua cancels legal personhood of 10 Catholic and evangelical NGOs
The measure affects 16 nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), 10 of which are Catholic and evangelical institutions. Read more
Cardinal Fernández says Pope Francis knew about his book ‘Mystical Passion’
The prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith said in a recent interview that Pope Francis previously... Read more
Here are 5 Catholic practices to help strengthen your faith life in 2024
In the constant search for spiritual growth and connection to the sacred in everyday life, discovering new ways to strengthen... Read more
Report: 33 churches in Canada destroyed by fire since May 2021
Arson attacks against churches in Canada are on the rise, according to a Canadian news outlet. Read more
Divine Shepherdess procession in Venezuela draws 2.7 million
More than 2.7 million people gathered in the city of Barquisimeto in Lara state, Venezuela, on Jan. 14 to accompany... Read more
Nicaraguan dictatorship releases Bishop Álvarez, brother bishop, and priests
The dictatorship of Daniel Ortega on Sunday released and sent to the Vatican two imprisoned Nicaraguan bishops along with 15... Read more
U.S. and Mexican bishops present proposals to help migrants
The Catholic bishops of the Mexico-Texas border region issued a joint call Jan. 10 to improve the situation of migrants... Read more
How St. Marguerite Bourgeoys, first female saint of Canada, discovered her vocation
On Jan. 12, we celebrate the feast of St. Marguerite Bourgeoys, foundress of the Congregation of the Sisters of Notre... Read more
Argentine president formally invites Pope Francis to visit native land
The president of Argentina, Javier Milei, anticipated that the possible trip “will bring fruits of peace and brotherhood to all... Read more
Ecuador: Gang violence will not prevail, bishops say
In a Jan. 9 message, the bishops of Ecuador said that “organized crime is sowing, in the day to day... Read more
Ordination of 9 new priests represents hope for Church in Nicaragua
Cardinal Leopoldo Brenes of Managua, Nicaragua, on Saturday ordained nine new priests in the midst of one of the worst... Read more
Priests, prelate respond to ‘visionary’ who encouraged using Eucharist in rituals
“This is a grave mortal sin: using holy Communion to use it in witchcraft is a sacrilege,” one priest said. Read more
‘Search for beauty and truth’ leads young adults to church, Ukrainian Catholic deacon says
It all comes down to giving young people “a sense of life in beauty, truth, and goodness — those great... Read more
UN calls on Nicaragua to disclose where it is holding abducted Bishop Isidoro Mora
“We urge the government of Nicaragua to urgently report the whereabouts of Bishop Mora, a victim of forced disappearance for... Read more
7 facts about the Wise Men you might not know
On Jan. 6, the Catholic Church celebrates the solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord. Read more
Priest says migrants in northern Mexico are being kidnapped on a constant basis
Mexican authorities reported Jan. 3 the rescue of 31 migrants who had been kidnapped the night of Dec. 30 on... Read more
Peruvian Bishop Escudero delivers comprehensive critique of blessing irregular couples
Bishop Rafael Escudero considers the blessing of such couples “a grave abuse of the Most Holy Name of God.” Read more
