Americas News
Ecuador is 'a Church on the move'
Everyone at the Vatican is praying for the fruits of the Pope’s apostolic visit to Latin America, but there is... Read more
The man who put Laudato Si into practice in Ecuador – 40 years ago
Among the members of civil society Pope Francis met with in Quito was an Italian who helped build a banking... Read more
Pope to policy makers in Ecuador: Love society as your family
In an address at the San Francisco church in Quito, Ecuador Pope Francis told political and social policy makers of... Read more
God to Cain, Pope to educators: 'Where is your brother?'
Pope Francis on Tuesday challenged Ecuador’s educators to form their students to engage in modern-day issues with innovation and in... Read more
Pope: Evangelizing isn't about big talk – it's about joy
In his second homily while visiting Ecuador, Pope Francis spoke on Tuesday of the importance of fostering unity through evangelization,... Read more
Pope Francis visits an old friend in Ecuador
“Why in the world is the Vicar of Christ coming to me?” said Father Paquito, when asked how he would... Read more
Pray that the family synod will deepen the Church's spiritual discernment, Pope asks
During a Mass said on Monday, the first full day of his visit to Ecuador, Pope Francis called for prayers... Read more
What did he just say? Pope Francis off-the-cuff in Latin America
The world is about to see a new side to Pope Francis and, interestingly, it could be the most intimate... Read more
Pope lands in Ecuador, calls nation to continue in Catholic identity
Landing in Ecuador on Sunday afternoon, Pope Francis began his tri-nation visit to Latin America by stressing the Gospel’s role... Read more
Cuban bishops: prepare for Pope's visit with works of mercy
In preparation for Pope Francis’ visit to Cuba this fall, the bishops of the island nation are asking the faithful... Read more
These nuns are making the Pope's vestments for Ecuador
Within the walls of the convent in Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas, Ecuador, the Carmelite nuns are busy making liturgical... Read more
Pope to Peruvian pro-lifers: 'Keep shaking things up'
Upon seeing pictures from the 2015 March for Life in Lima, Peru, Pope Francis had a message for the faithful... Read more
Is 'Charlie Charlie' a harmless game? Exorcist says absolutely not
A game that purports to invoke a Mexican demon – known as “Charlie, Charlie” and considered to be a simplified... Read more
Oscar Romero, a 'father of the poor,' beatified in El Salvador
Archbishop Oscar Romero was beatified in El Salvador this morning, with Pope Francis declaring from the Vatican that the martyr's... Read more
History versus caricature: 3 facts that show us the real Romero
The beloved Archbishop Oscar Arnulfo Romero was beatified El Salvador this weekend amid both celebration and what one critic calls... Read more
This little boy still can't talk or move – but his mother has never been happier
Constanza Saavedra spends 24 hours a day devoted to her son Ignacio, or “Nachito” as she affectionately calls him. He's... Read more
After theft, Argentines donate prized possessions, wedding rings for new monstrance
Large numbers of the faithful are donating gold and silver belongings to forge a new monstrance after a theft in... Read more
Argentine family asks for help arriving at World Meeting of Families
A family from Argentina who has left everything behind to travel 11,000 miles to Philadelphia for the World Meeting of... Read more
God has not abandoned us, Chilean bishop says after volcano eruption
Facing devastation from the unexpected eruption of the Calbuco volcano in southern Chile, Archbishop Cristian Caro of Puerto Montt, one... Read more
Cuban bishop says news of papal visit brings 'hope to our hearts'
The announcement of Pope Francis’ upcoming visit to Cuba has brought tremendous joy and hope to the people of the... Read more
