Americas News
Controversial priest's lawsuit against LifeSiteNews advances
A libel and defamation lawsuit against LifeSiteNews.com, filed by Canadian priest Father Raymond Gravel who describes himself as “pro-choice,” will... Read more
Priest conceived in rape recounts journey to forgive father
A priest who was conceived in rape when his mother was only 13 years old is sharing the story of... Read more
Bishops of Nicaragua announce 40 hours of prayer for Pope
The bishops of Nicaragua are inviting Catholics in the country and around the world to join together in 40 hours... Read more
Bishops of Latin America united in prayer for Pope Benedict
The bishops of Latin America have voiced admiration for Pope Benedict XVI, calling his decision to resign from the papacy... Read more
New Pope will attend World Youth Day, Rio archbishop confirms
Amid news of Pope Benedict XVI’s resignation, the archbishop of Rio de Janeiro said the new Pope elected in the... Read more
Argentinian archbishop stresses opposition to drug legalization
Archbishop Jose Maria Arancedo, president of the Bishops’ Conference of Argentina, has reiterated the Church’s opposition to the legalization of... Read more
European People’s Party demands Cuba respect basic freedoms
A major European political party has approved a series of resolutions calling on Cuba to end violations of basic rights... Read more
Colombian priest killed in continuing trend of violence
A cardinal in Colombia is mourning the recent murder of a local priest, which brings the clergy death toll in... Read more
Peruvian cardinal calls for action to protect life
A Peruvian cardinal is asking the faithful to participate in the March for Life in Lima on March 23 to... Read more
World’s largest Marian statue unveiled in Bolivia
The largest statue of the Virgin Mary in the world, dedicated to Our Lady of Socavon, was inaugurated at a... Read more
Doctor says Colombian coverage of abortion drug harms women
An official leading the Colombian bishops’ pro-life efforts expressed regret over a recent decision to continue covering a drug used... Read more
Child malnutrition offends human dignity, warn Guatemalan bishops
The Bishops’ Conference of Guatemala called on authorities to address the stark hunger and malnutrition facing thousands of children and... Read more
Apostolic nuncio prays for missing priest in Mexico
Archbishop Christophe Pierre, the apostolic nuncio to Mexico, voiced prayers and expressed solidarity with the family members of a local... Read more
Church in Brazil united with victims of nightclub fire
The bishops and Catholic faithful across Brazil are voicing solidarity with the families of the 233 young people who died... Read more
CRS: New anti-violence work in Latin America shows promise
New, interpersonal approaches to preventing drug violence in Mexico and gang violence in Central America show promise where harsher measures... Read more
Priest, 80, forgives attackers after brutal beating
An elderly priest in Venezuela has said that he is willing to forgive the men who violently attacked him at... Read more
Pope Benedict to Venezuelans: God can overcome uncertainty
Pope Benedict XVI has called on Venezuelans to trust that God will help them “overcome the current climate of uncertainty”... Read more
Pope names Brazilian born priest new head of Vatican TV
In a restructuring of Vatican communication departments, a Brazilian born priest will be the new director of the Vatican TV... Read more
Colombian bishop indignant over murder of priest
Bishop Jose Roberto Ospina Leongomez of Buga, Colombia expressed sadness and indignation over the recent murder of one of the... Read more
Mexico grateful for Church help in weapons surrender program
Mexico's federal district thanked the Archdiocese of Mexico City for its help in a weapons surrender program which took place... Read more
