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Pope Francis in new interview: ‘Church has to change’ in favor of human dignity
Pope Francis, speaking in a new interview published by a media outlet in his native Argentina, said the Church must... Read more
Pope Francis says his Argentinian friends may be among Hamas attack victims
Israeli journalist Henrique Cymerman posted on his social networks a video of the telephone conversation he had with the pope... Read more
Argentine archdiocese issues statement on healing ministry Messi’s mom, brother attended
The activity drew national attention a few weeks ago when the mother and brother of soccer player Lionel Messi participated... Read more
40 countries to participate in Men’s Rosary on Oct. 7
The initiative originated in Poland and Ireland in 2018 and in just a few years has spread to other nations... Read more
Argentine bishops’ commission opposes government’s technical assistance to sex workers
The bishops warned that the agreement “fails to comply with the abolitionist legal framework of the Argentine state” that abolishes... Read more
Argentine bishops hold day of prayer, reflection against human trafficking
“Human trafficking does serious ... injury to the dignity of the human person,” Bishop Oscar Ojea said. “The person is... Read more
Regnum Christi responds to accusations of sexual abuse of former women members
In the letter, about 30 former members of the movement expressed their backing for a civil lawsuit filed in June... Read more
Bishop warns about ‘hard times’ Argentina is going through
“Drugs kill and poison the family,” the prelate said, noting that “there is no effective response from the state” and... Read more
The rise of Javier Milei: a ‘false messiah’ in Pope Francis’ homeland?
While some of the Argentinian presidential candidate’s views resonate with many Catholics, others starkly oppose the Church’s social teachings. Read more
Chapel in Argentina vandalized; bishop calls for acts of reparation
Bishop Héctor Zordán said the damage inflicted was a criminal act motivated by the intent to “desecrate the sacred place... Read more
Exiled Nicaraguan opposition leader to help make criminal case against Daniel Ortega
Félix Maradiaga’s visit is part of a strategy to consolidate international pressure against the Sandinista dictatorship in Nicaragua. Read more
Canonization cause opens for Argentine officer tortured and killed by Marxist insurgents
The cause for canonization of Argentino del Valle Larrabure, an army colonel tortured and murdered in 1975 by Marxist rebels,... Read more
Argentine archdiocese to study statue of the Sorrowful Virgin that allegedly shed tears
The alleged event happened on the evening of June 9 after Mass and a blessing for healing. Read more
Pope Francis appoints ‘bishop of the peripheries’ as successor in Buenos Aires
As a priest, Bishop García Cuerva was a prison chaplain in the province of Buenos Aires and both the diocesan... Read more
After nine years without ordinations, Argentine diocese has a new priest. Here’s his story
After nine years without priestly ordinations, the Diocese of Alto Valle de Río Negro in Argentina celebrated the ordination of... Read more
Pope Francis revisits ‘very painful’ Jesuit abductions in 1970s Argentina
A question about Budapest-born Father Jálics came during the first Jesuit pope’s apostolic visit to Hungary. Read more
More than 134,000 make pilgrimage to venerate renowned crucifix in Argentina
Pilgrims came this past weekend to the village of Villa de la Quebrada in central Argentina to bring their intentions... Read more
Pope Francis says he wants to visit Argentina in 2024; Gänswein to leave Vatican apartment
Since his election to the papacy in 2013, Francis has never returned to his home country of Argentina. Read more
Latin America celebrates Day of the Unborn Child with pro-life marches in several countries
March 25 is celebrated as the Day of the Unborn Child in Latin America, and large pro-life marches were held... Read more
Archbishop denounces attack on home for young drug addicts in Argentina
The attack occurred March 14 in Córdoba, Argentina, where Father Mariano Oberlin runs an addiction rehabilitation center. Read more
