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
Pope Francis accepts resignation of Panamanian cardinal who went missing
Feb 15, 2024 / 17:30 pmThe Vatican Press Office reported Feb. 15 that Pope Francis accepted the resignation of Cardinal José Luis Lacunza Maestrojuán of the Diocese of David in Panama.
Ash Wednesday: Leave the ashes on or wash them off?
Feb 14, 2024 / 04:30 am“There is no minimum time” established to wear the ashes on the forehead or head, and they can serve as a witness.
The image of Our Lady of Lourdes that’s not there but everyone sees it
Feb 12, 2024 / 18:30 pmThose who visit the chapel of the Our Lady of Lourdes shrine in the city of Alta Gracia, Argentina, witness a phenomenon that has no explanation.
What did Milei and Pope Francis say to each other at the canonization of Mama Antula?
Feb 12, 2024 / 15:30 pmPope Francis and the president of Argentina, Javier Milei, spoke briefly at the Vatican on Sunday, Feb. 11, ahead of the canonization of Mama Antula.
Dictatorship in Nicaragua uses confiscated nuns’ home as migration office
Feb 7, 2024 / 17:30 pmThe former house of the Sisters of the Fraternity of the Poor Ones of Jesus Christ is in the city of León in Nicaragua’s northwest.
16 priests, 25 deacons ordained in Seoul, site of World Youth Day 2027
Feb 6, 2024 / 18:00 pmArchbishop Peter Chung Soon-taek of Seoul recently ordained 16 new priests and 25 new deacons for the archdiocese that will host World Youth Day 2027.
Argentine archbishop criticizes cardinals who back Fiducia Supplicans
Feb 5, 2024 / 18:00 pmArchbishop Emeritus Héctor Aguer of La Plata, Argentina, criticized two cardinals who expressed support for the Vatican declaration Fiducia Supplicans.
Today begins week of reflection prior to the International Day of Prayer against Trafficking
Feb 2, 2024 / 17:15 pmThe day will be held on Feb. 8, the feast of St. Bakhita, a symbol in the Church of the fight against this scourge, which affects millions of people.
Canadian Cardinal Lacroix named in sexual abuse lawsuit
Jan 26, 2024 / 18:00 pmThe archbishop of Quebec, Canada, Cardinal Gerald Lacroix, faces allegations in a class action lawsuit filed against the Archdiocese of Quebec.
Dictatorship in Nicaragua expels three priests; exiled bishop meets with Pope Francis
Jan 22, 2024 / 18:30 pmResearcher Martha Patricia Molina reported that the dictatorship of President Daniel Ortega expelled from Nicaragua three priests from the same congregation.
Cardinal explains how African rejection of Fiducia Supplicans was handled
Jan 22, 2024 / 18:00 pmCardinal Fridolin Ambongo recently recounted how the rejection of the blessing of homosexual couples was handled in Africa and at the Vatican.
Dictatorship in Nicaragua cancels legal personhood of 10 Catholic and evangelical NGOs
Jan 19, 2024 / 18:00 pmThe measure affects 16 nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), 10 of which are Catholic and evangelical institutions.
Former gay activist: Fiducia Supplicans hurts those ‘struggling for chastity’
Jan 19, 2024 / 09:00 amLuca Di Tolve, Mister Gay Italy 1990 and a former homosexual activist, posted a reflection on his website regarding the declaration Fiducia Supplicans.
Cardinal Fernández says Pope Francis knew about his book ‘Mystical Passion’
Jan 17, 2024 / 18:35 pmThe prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith said in a recent interview that Pope Francis previously knew of his Spanish-language book.
Ecuador: Gang violence will not prevail, bishops say
Jan 10, 2024 / 18:00 pmIn a Jan. 9 message, the bishops of Ecuador said that “organized crime is sowing, in the day to day of our lives, chaos and despair.”
Priests, prelate respond to ‘visionary’ who encouraged using Eucharist in rituals
Jan 9, 2024 / 09:00 am“This is a grave mortal sin: using holy Communion to use it in witchcraft is a sacrilege,” one priest said.
Fiducia Supplicans ‘not a topic’ for Christmas season, Uruguayan cardinal says
Dec 27, 2023 / 16:00 pm“I don’t think it was a topic to be brought out now at Christmas. ... it’s creating divisions within the Church,” Cardinal Daniel Sturla said.
Hugely successful reggaeton singer Daddy Yankee quits career to ‘live for Christ’
Dec 14, 2023 / 18:00 pmDaddy Yankee announced Dec. 4 on Instagram that he was ending his 30-year career because he had found a deeper purpose in life.
Cardinal Burke offers extensive reflection on state of world, Church
Dec 14, 2023 / 14:50 pmThe veteran cardinal emphasized “the way of the Church in today’s crisis is the same as it has always been: The teaching of the deposit of faith.”
Mexican exorcist warns against ‘vampires’ that can draw you away from God during Advent
Dec 5, 2023 / 18:00 pm“In the spiritual life our vampires are our bad habits, especially vices,” the exorcist said. “They enter our lives slowly, like a narcotic.”