Americas News
Cardinal Parolin to visit Colombia for signing of peace accords
Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin will visit Colombia Sept. 26 to mark the signing of a long-awaited peace... Read more
Spanish nun murdered in Haiti
As the world turned its focus on Rome for the canonization of Mother Teresa last weekend, another religious sister lost... Read more
The Honduras Tim Kaine knew
He was only 22 years-old, and he was only there for nine months. But U.S. Senator and Democratic vice-presidential hopeful... Read more
Amid Venezuela protests, Catholic Church backs recall of president
Venezuela’s government is suffering from a “chronic” hearing disorder in face of the suffering of the people, charged Archbishop Diego... Read more
For Archbishop Gómez, mercy makes Christians credible
Christian mercy has the power to break down the barriers of a changing world where people have forgotten the presence... Read more
Eucharist desecrated, Missionaries of Charity assaulted in Argentina
The community of the Missionaries of Charity in Mar del Plata, Argentina, became the target of criminals late last week,... Read more
Carl Anderson: Our Lady of Guadalupe paves a path for the Americas
Our Lady of Guadalupe is the model for how Christian works of mercy can cross cultural divides in the Americas,... Read more
Olympic runner who helped fallen competitor finds inspiration in God
An Olympic runner whose sportsmanship drew headlines this week says that her faith in God helps her to find joy... Read more
Young priest whom Pope encouraged in battle against cancer dies
A man of God. Someone who endured illness with faith and fortitude until the end. This is how those who... Read more
This Mexican bishop is willing to evangelize from jail, if necessary
Amid allegations of interference in politics after receiving demonstrators critical of the governor of the state of Morelos, Bishop Ramón... Read more
Colombian bishops welcome government backing down from gender ideology
The Colombian Conference of Catholic Bishops welcomed the government's announcement that it will not promote or implement gender ideology in... Read more
The Catholic Americas come together for the Year of Mercy
South America’s Catholic leaders will celebrate the Catholic Church’s Year of Mercy in a special way, gathering for a continental... Read more
This Catholic school network produced nine Rio Olympians
Katie Ledecky, Lia Neal, and Anabelle Smith are some names you might hear on television if you are watching the... Read more
These two game-changing Olympians are serious Catholics
Simone Biles and Katie Ledecky are two of the names to know in this year's summer Olympic games in Rio. Read more
Rio de Janeiro cardinal receives, blesses Olympic torch
In the shadows of the emblematic statue of Christ the Redeemer, the Archbishop of Rio de Janeiro, Cardinal Orani Joao... Read more
Want to help persecuted Christians? A few easy steps
Middle East Christians need help to survive, and leaders in the relief effort have outlined what the average Catholic can... Read more
Why Middle East Christians feel betrayed by the West
Religious freedom is for non-Muslims in the Middle East, too, a Syrian Catholic leader said in a strong warning about... Read more
Vatican cardinal calls Amoris Laetitia a controversial document
Cardinal Marc Ouellet, prefect of the Congregation of Bishops, said in Toronto that Pope Francis’ apostolic exhortation on the family,... Read more
Little Sisters, big courage: Nuns' religious freedom stand wins award
The Little Sisters of the Poor have received the Knights of Columbus’ highest honor for their fight for religious liberty... Read more
Voting for pro-abortion politicians? There’s no excuse, head Knight of Columbus says
Catholics need to stop voting for pro-abortion politicians, Supreme Knight Carl Anderson told an international gathering of the Knights of... Read more
