Americas News
The 'angel' of Guatemala: 12-year-old chooses death over gang violence
When 12-year-old Ángel Ariel Escalante Pérez was confronted by gang members demanding that he kill a bus driver in Guatemala,... Read more
'It's hard to think there was no complicity' – Mexican bishop on 'El Chapo' escape
Three Mexican bishops have spoken out in recent days about public sector corruption in their nation, highlighting the escape of... Read more
Chilean administration open to approval of adoption by homosexual couples
Shortly after the legalization of same-sex civil unions in Chile, the nation's secretary of justice said in an interview last... Read more
Pope Francis off-the-cuff to young people: Don't waste your lives
Pope Francis tossed aside his prepared remarks in a talk to thousands of Paraguay's young people – urging the crowd... Read more
Spectacular Paraguay altar destined to be broken down, recycled
The more than 60,000 corncobs, 20,000 squashes and 150,000 coconuts that adorn the altarpiece in Asuncion’s Ñu Guazú park where... Read more
Want to preach the Gospel effectively? Be welcoming, Pope says
In the final homily of his trip to South America Pope Francis said that a key aspect of Christian spirituality... Read more
Pope prays with Paraguay clergy, urges conformity to Christ
Pope Francis reflected on the nature of Christian vocation on Saturday during a meeting with Paraguay’s clergy, religious and seminarians. ... Read more
Happiness and pleasure are not synonyms, Pope Francis reminds Paraguay's youth
Meeting Saturday afternoon with representatives of Paraguayan society, Pope Francis addressed young people in particular, telling them they must realize... Read more
Pope visits foundation for AIDS victims verbally attacked by gay rights activist
Pope Francis modified his schedule on Saturday, July 11, deciding to include this afternoon a visit to the Saint Rafael... Read more
Pope calls on Paraguay’s women to build the future
Saying Mass at the Marian shrine of Caacupé on Saturday, Pope Francis reflected that it is the task of the... Read more
Pope Francis tells sick children of Paraguay they are close to Jesus
There is one way to annoy Jesus, Pope Francis said on Saturday: Keep the children from coming to him. Read more
Francis lauds strength of Paraguay women amid nation's bloody history
Arriving in Paraguay on Friday, Pope Francis recognized the particular contribution of women in the nation’s warn-torn past. Read more
From one sinner to another, Pope asks for prayers during prison visit
Pope Francis on Friday told Bolivian inmates that he too is a sinner who has experienced the merciful love of... Read more
Pope in Latin America apologizes for sins against native peoples
Following in the footsteps of St. John Paul II, Pope Francis on Thursday asked forgiveness for crimes against the indigenous... Read more
Pope Francis: Humanity's future is in the hands of the poor
In an address to international NGOs on Thursday, Pope Francis said the poor and marginalized have an irreplaceable role to... Read more
Pope Francis apparently not amused by 'communist crucifix' (Updated)
When leftist Bolivian president Evo Morales on Thursday presented Pope Francis with a “communist crucifix” – a carving of Christ... Read more
No one should be discarded – In Bolivia, Pope Francis advocates for the poor
Giving into despair when confronted with life’s difficulties only leads to an individualistic attitude that discards others, Pope Francis said... Read more
Don't forget how Christianity shaped you, Pope tells Bolivia
In a meeting at the Cathedral of La Paz in Bolivia, Pope Francis urged civil authorities to respect religious freedom... Read more
'Jallalla Bolivia' – Pope Francis arrives speaking Quechua
Arriving in Bolivia on Wednesday afternoon, Pope Francis greeted those waiting for him with the greeting “jallalla,” significant because it... Read more
'Remember your roots': Pope goes off-the-cuff to priests, religious
In his last encounter during his visit to Ecuador, Pope Francis on Wednesday warned priests and religious against career ambitions... Read more
