Walter Sánchez Silva
Walter Sánchez Silva is a senior writer for ACI Prensa (https://www.aciprensa.com). With more than 15 years of experience, he has reported from important ecclesial events in Europe, Asia and Latin America during the pontificates of Benedict XVI and Pope Francis. E-mail: walter@aciprensa.com
Articles by Walter Sánchez Silva
Dictatorship in Nicaragua expels president of country’s bishops’ conference
Nov 15, 2024 / 15:25 pmThe prelate recently criticized a pro-Ortega mayor who interfered with a Mass by blasting loud music in front of the local cathedral.
Catholic Sen. Marco Rubio is Trump’s nominee for top Cabinet post
Nov 14, 2024 / 16:10 pmFlorida Sen. Marco Rubio, a Catholic, is President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for the key post of U.S. secretary of state.
Pope Francis appoints new preacher to the Papal Household to succeed Cardinal Cantalamessa
Nov 11, 2024 / 15:05 pmCardinal Raniero Cantalamessa has been preacher of the Papal Household since 1980, when he was appointed by St. John Paul II.
How to accompany cancer patients? Four experts propose some ways
Nov 9, 2024 / 07:00 amFour experts offer important and practical ways to be supportive of family members and friends who have cancer.
Cause for beatification of Sister Clare Crockett opened
Nov 4, 2024 / 17:20 pmThe congregation of Sister Clare Crockett, a young nun who died in 2016 during an earthquake in Ecuador, announced the beginning of her cause for beatification.
Pope Francis cuts salaries of Vatican cardinals again
Oct 28, 2024 / 18:40 pmPope Francis has decided to cut the salaries of the cardinals working at the Vatican again, a measure that will take effect Nov. 1.
Gustavo Gutiérrez, ‘father of liberation theology,’ dies at 96
Oct 23, 2024 / 04:35 amGustavo Gutiérrez Merino, the Peruvian Dominican priest considered the ”father” of liberation theology, died Oct. 22 at the age of 96.
Jerusalem cardinal: Two-state solution to end Israel-Hamas war is now ‘unrealistic’
Oct 21, 2024 / 18:30 pmCardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa indicated that for now a two-state solution to end the war between Israel and Hamas in the Holy Land is “not realistic.”
‘The Dark Charm of Halloween’ is title of new book by International Association of Exorcists
Oct 21, 2024 / 06:00 am“The Dark Charm of Halloween” is the title of a new book launched by the International Association of Exorcists.
Fire devastates historic church and Franciscan convent in Chile; arson not ruled out
Oct 14, 2024 / 18:40 pmA fire on Friday devastated St. Anthony of Padua Church and a Franciscan convent in the city of Iquique, Chile.
Cardinal, exorcists have differing takes on ‘cleansing’ ritual performed on Mexican president
Oct 5, 2024 / 07:00 amA Mexican cardinal and three priests have differing takes on the “cleansing” ritual that was performed during the inauguration of Claudia Sheinbaum.
Vatican announces apostolic visit to Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter
Sep 30, 2024 / 17:53 pmThe Vatican announced it will carry out an apostolic visitation to the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter, whose priests celebrate the Traditional Latin Mass.
Padre Pio spoke languages he didn’t know: the gift of xenoglossia
Sep 23, 2024 / 12:53 pmVarious historical testimonies document that the beloved St. Pio of Pietrelcina, whose feast day is celebrated Sept. 23, had the gift of xenoglossia.
Vatican announces press conference on ‘spiritual experience’ of Medjugorje
Sep 16, 2024 / 13:15 pmCardinal Víctor Fernández, prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, will lead a press conference on the “spiritual experience” of Medjugorje.
Bishop Cozzens emphasizes Eucharist, ‘transfiguration of the world’ at Eucharistic Congress
Sep 12, 2024 / 17:10 pm“The Eucharist and the Transfiguration of the World” was the title of the presentation given by Bishop Andrew Cozzens at the International Eucharistic Congress.
Opus Dei prelate asks prayers for new statutes and to share ‘the fire of the Lord’
Sep 12, 2024 / 08:00 amThe prelate of Opus Dei, Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz, renewed his request for prayer for the new statutes of “the Work.”
Ortega dictatorship in Nicaragua deports group of foreign priests and nuns
Sep 4, 2024 / 17:16 pmLawyer and researcher Martha Patricia Molina has reported that the dictatorship in Nicaragua has deported a group of foreign priests and nuns.
Nicaraguan dictatorship shuts down more nonprofit Catholic organizations, evangelical churches
Aug 30, 2024 / 15:53 pmThe closure of the organizations was announced Aug. 29 through the official government newspaper La Gaceta.
St. Teresa of Ávila’s body remains incorrupt after almost 5 centuries
Aug 29, 2024 / 14:09 pmThe Diocese of Ávila in Spain reported that the body of St. Teresa of Ávila remains incorrupt after her death on Oct. 4, 1582, almost five centuries ago.
Dictatorship in Nicaragua eliminates priests’ retirement fund
Aug 28, 2024 / 16:23 pmIn yet another move to undermine the Catholic Church, the Ortega dictatorship in Nicaragua has eliminated and confiscated a retirement fund for priests.