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Monsignor Humberto González in St. Peter’s Square after the May 18, 2025, Mass marking the beginning of Leo XIV’s pontificate.

‘A close, affectionate, joyful voice’: How a former colleague of Leo XIV describes him

May 20, 2025

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

Based on his experience working closely with him at the Pontifical Commission for Latin America, Monsignor Humberto González reflects on... Read more

Pope Francis meets with members of the Pontifical Commission for Latin America on June 27, 2024, at the Vatican.

Pope Francis emphasizes model of St. Juan Diego for Church in Latin America

Jun 27, 2024

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

Pope Francis received on June 27 at the Vatican the members and advisers of the Pontifical Commission for Latin America. Read more

Pope Francis addresses the executive committe of CELAM at the apostolic nunciature in Bogota, Sept. 7, 2017.

Pope Francis encourages Hispanic ministry in North America

May 26, 2022

In a video message on Thursday, Pope Francis encouraged the Pontifical Commission for Latin America to continue its mission at... Read more

Papal commission asks Francis for synod on the role of women in the Church

Apr 11, 2018

By Andrea Gagliarducci

The Pontifical Commission for Latin America has proposed that Pope Francis convoke a synod on the role of women in... Read more

Pope Francis at the General Audience in St. Peter's Square, May 4, 2016.

Vatican department for Latin America gets surprise visit from Pope Francis

Jul 13, 2016

By Elise Harris

After a trip to the dentist Wednesday, Pope Francis made the spontaneous decision to stop by the Pontifical Commission for... Read more