Americas News
Despite protests, archbishop assures safety at World Youth Day
The archbishop of Rio de Janeiro has reassured young people planning to attend World Youth Day that the protests occurring... Read more
Argentine bishops concerned over assisted reproduction law
Responding to a new law on assisted fertilization, the bishops of Argentina stressed that “not everything that is technically possible... Read more
Quebec euthanasia bill blasted for enshrining 'power to kill'
A Quebec bill to allow lethal drug prescriptions for patients in pain would give doctors “the power to kill” and... Read more
Vatican diplomat: anti-drug policies should focus on family
Policies to fight drug abuse should reflect the dignity of the human person and build up the family as vital... Read more
Teen attributes recovery from coma to global prayer chain
A year ago, 16 year-old Antonia Cabrera suffered a stroke and was expected to die. Today, she can speak, walk... Read more
Latin American religious backtrack on Pope and gay lobby
In response to media flurry, the Latin American Confederation of Men and Women Religious (CLAR) released a statement on June... Read more
Mexican cardinal: spread peace, not violence
Cardinal Norberto R. Carrera said the family should become the nucleus of a society that spreads concord and not hostility,... Read more
Migrants on Mexico's border face 'nightmares,' priest says
Harsh conditions and persecution confront migrants in Mexico, many of whom have been deported from the U.S., according to a... Read more
Chile proposes financial incentives for childbearing
In an effort to reverse the country’s low birth rate, President Sebastian Pinera of Chile has announced a proposal to... Read more
Global contraception push aims to 'eliminate motherhood'
The head of an international charity called the billions of dollars funding “reproductive health” in the developing world an effort... Read more
Bishop says no truce yet between Honduran gangs
A bishop in Honduras said a truce has still not been achieved between rival gangs in the country that have... Read more
Pro-lifers pray after death of Canadian abortion crusader
Pro-life leaders in Canada reacted with sadness and prayers to the death of Henry Morgentaler, regretting his leading role in... Read more
Experts meet in Mexico for conference on Shroud of Turin
Experts from around the world gathered in Mexico for a conference on the Holy Shroud of Turin in light of... Read more
San Lorenzo soccer team honors Pope on Marian feast
The San Lorenzo de Almagro soccer team celebrated the feast of Mary Help of Christians on May 24 by unveiling... Read more
Canada's politicians targeted for 'failure' to protect children
A pro-life group in Canada is renewing its efforts to ignite discussion and conversion in their country by calling out... Read more
Venezuelan Church to start year-long campaign against abortion
A Venezuelan bishop said his country's 13th annual pro-life campaign will extend for the whole year, aiming to defend life... Read more
Peruvian bishop recalls 25th anniversary of John Paul II's visit
Archbishop Jose Antonio Eguren of Piura recounted the Eucharistic love and call to holiness of Blessed Pope John Paul II... Read more
Venezuelan food shortage threatens supply of wine for Mass
Reporter Macky Arenas of the Catholic Lay Report said the serious food shortage in Venezuela could lead to a lack... Read more
Canada's pro-life march shows growing movement
The 16th National March for Life drew to Ottawa thousands of pro-life Canadians who advocated legal protections for all unborn... Read more
Women in White invite Pope Francis to visit Cuba
The leader of the Cuban protest group Women in White said she hopes Pope Francis will visit Cuba after she... Read more
