Americas News
Popes have worked for 'truth and transparency,' Fr. Lombardi affirms
Pope Benedict XVI has followed his predecessor Blessed John Paul II in working for “truth and transparency” on priestly abuse... Read more
Mexicans feel hopeful after Pope's words at Plaza de Paz
After waiting all day to hear Pope Benedict XVI address them on the evening of March 24, thousands of Mexicans... Read more
Christ's love can transform Mexico, Pope tells children
By embracing and passing on God's love, Mexican youth can shape their country's future for the better, Pope Benedict XVI... Read more
Thousands of Catholic youth await Pope Benedict at Miraflores School
Outside Miraflores School, where Pope Benedict XVI is staying in the Mexican city of León, thousands of young people have... Read more
Pope offers his blessing to handicapped children in Mexico
Following his first speech in Mexico on March 23, Pope Benedict XVI drew near to the faithful who awaited him... Read more
At Guanajuato Airport, Catholics overjoyed by Pope's Mexico visit
Catholics at Guanajuato Airport were joyful, proud, and thankful for the chance to welcome Pope Benedict XVI on his first... Read more
In Guanajuato, Pope Benedict delivers 'lost' message of John Paul II
Pope Benedict has delivered a message to the people of Guanajuato from his predecessor Blessed John Paul II, which was... Read more
Pope's first Mexican address offers encouragement to faithful
At 4:12 pm local time on March 23, Pope Benedict XVI arrived in Mexico for his first visit to a... Read more
Pope Benedict lands in Mexico as 'pilgrim of faith, hope, love'
After the papal plane landed in Guanajuato, Mexico this afternoon, Pope Benedict told the enthusiastic crowds that he arrives to their... Read more
Mexican press office inaugurated for Pope's visit
The Archbishop of Leon, Mexico urged journalists to help Pope Benedict's voice resound worldwide as he inaugurated the country's international... Read more
Families key to preserving Catholicism in Cuba, dissidents say
As Pope Benedict XVI's visit to Cuba nears, local leaders of peaceful dissent say families were key to maintaining the... Read more
Pope goes to Latin America to promote good, fight evil
Pope Benedict XVI says he wants to help Mexico in its struggle against drug-related violence and assist Cuba in discovering... Read more
Brazilian World Youth Day organizers head to Vatican
A delegation from the Brazilian organizing committee for World Youth Day Rio will meet in Rome with the Pontifical Council... Read more
Anticipation builds as Mexican Catholics await Pope Benedict
Just one day before Pope Benedict's arrival in Leon, Mexico, Catholics are counting down the final hours until the Pope... Read more
Mexican cardinal says 'civilization of love' is possible
As Pope Benedict's March 23-25 trip to Mexico nears, Cardinal Norberto Rivera of Mexico City invited locals to open their... Read more
Cuban bishop dismisses claims of violence against Church protestors
Despite local media reports, Bishop Emilio Aranguren of Holguin, Cuba has denied that any violence was used against a group... Read more
Mexicans encouraged to not compare Pope Benedict to John Paul II
A local archbishop encouraged Catholics in Mexico as they prepare to welcome Pope Benedict for his March 23-25 visit to... Read more
Women in White insist on attending Cuban papal Masses
The leader of Cuba's Women in White protest group says recent harassment by state police will not deter them from... Read more
Pope Benedict will receive keys to Mexican city of Guanajuato
The mayor of Guanajauto, Mexico says locals are are excited to host Pope Benedict XVI on his “historic visit” to... Read more
Costa Rican archbishop supports national day for the unborn
The head of the Costa Rican bishops' conference says that a proposal declaring March 25 as a Day of the... Read more
