Articles by Julieta Villar
Argentine nun remembered for her smile considered for sainthood
Feb 17, 2024 / 09:00 amThe edict has been signed that begins the process prior to the opening of the cause of canonization of Sister Cecilia María of the Holy Face.
Argentine President Javier Milei, Pope Francis to meet
Jan 29, 2024 / 18:50 pmThe meeting is scheduled to take place in the context of the canonization of Mama Antula, the first Argentine female saint.
Argentine president formally invites Pope Francis to visit native land
Jan 11, 2024 / 19:00 pmThe president of Argentina, Javier Milei, anticipated that the possible trip “will bring fruits of peace and brotherhood to all Argentines.”
Killer of martyred Argentine Blessed Wenceslao Pedernera gets life in prison
Dec 13, 2023 / 18:30 pmAfter seven months of hearings, the trial for the murder 47 years ago of the martyr Blessed Wenceslao Pedernera finally reached a verdict in La Rioja, Argentina.
Boy walks 7 miles on muddy roads to receive confirmation, gets a blessing from the pope
Dec 5, 2023 / 18:20 pmThe night before confirmation, the boy’s parents began to worry because the family vehicles were not going to make it to town on the muddy country roads.
Pending decision by human rights court threatens to legalize abortion throughout Latin America
Nov 30, 2023 / 05:50 amThe abortion lobby has seized on the case of Beatriz, a Salvadoran woman who was seriously ill and pregnant with a fatally disabled child.
Pope Francis sends rosary to president-elect Milei of Argentina
Nov 27, 2023 / 18:00 pmThe Office of the President-Elect of Argentina confirmed on X that the country’s new president, Javier Milei, received a rosary from Pope Francis on Nov. 24.
Pope Francis congratulates president-elect Milei of Argentina in phone call
Nov 21, 2023 / 18:20 pmPope Francis contacted the president-elect of Argentina, Javier Milei, to congratulate him on his victory in Sunday’s runoff presidential election.
Bolivian Bishops’ Conference criticizes 5-hour interrogation of fellow bishop in abuse case
Nov 15, 2023 / 09:00 amThe Bolivian Bishops’ Conference expressed its solidarity and closeness to the bishop of San Ignacio de Velasco, Robert Flock, saying he “was a victim.”
Chilean archbishop expresses pain, shame over fire that killed 14 migrants
Nov 10, 2023 / 18:40 pmThe tragedy occurred Nov. 6 in a house built with pallet wood and tin roofing in a camp where families of Venezuelan migrants live in precarious conditions.
More than 40,000 young people make pilgrimage to Virgin of Rio Blanco shrine in Argentina
Nov 3, 2023 / 18:30 pmLast weekend more than 40,000 young people turned out for a pilgrimage to the shrine of the Virgin of Río Blanco and Paypaya in Argentina.
After elections, bishops of Ecuador call for building together the common good
Oct 18, 2023 / 18:00 pmIn their statement titled “Building together the common good,” the Ecuadorian Bishops’ Conference noted that “what matters is the homeland.”
Pastor of only Catholic church in Gaza: ‘Never have we seen things like this time’
Oct 10, 2023 / 09:30 amFather Gabriel Romanelli expressed his gratitude for the closeness, concern, and prayers, along with the “hundreds of messages” he receives every day.
Bolivian prosecutors ask Vatican for reports on ‘irregularities’ regarding abuse scandal
Oct 3, 2023 / 10:15 amA prosecutor told local media that the information they are requesting are the reports provincials of the Society of Jesus would normally send to the Vatican.
Argentine archdiocese issues statement on healing ministry Messi’s mom, brother attended
Oct 2, 2023 / 12:10 pmThe activity drew national attention a few weeks ago when the mother and brother of soccer player Lionel Messi participated in one of the meetings.
40 countries to participate in Men’s Rosary on Oct. 7
Sep 27, 2023 / 18:40 pmThe initiative originated in Poland and Ireland in 2018 and in just a few years has spread to other nations on different dates.
Argentine bishops’ commission opposes government’s technical assistance to sex workers
Sep 21, 2023 / 18:50 pmThe bishops warned that the agreement “fails to comply with the abolitionist legal framework of the Argentine state” that abolishes prostitution or trafficking.
Argentine bishops hold day of prayer, reflection against human trafficking
Sep 19, 2023 / 18:00 pm“Human trafficking does serious ... injury to the dignity of the human person,” Bishop Oscar Ojea said. “The person is treated as a useful and disposable object.”
Regnum Christi responds to accusations of sexual abuse of former women members
Sep 11, 2023 / 16:30 pmIn the letter, about 30 former members of the movement expressed their backing for a civil lawsuit filed in June against the Legionaries of Christ.
Bishop warns about ‘hard times’ Argentina is going through
Sep 7, 2023 / 16:30 pm“Drugs kill and poison the family,” the prelate said, noting that “there is no effective response from the state” and the public health system “is overwhelmed.”