Americas News
Chilean bishop calls for prison reform following tragic fire
The president of the Chilean bishops’ conference is calling for prison reform in the country after 81 inmates died in... Read more
Colombian bishops praise announced release of hostages by rebel forces
The secretary general of the Bishops’ Conference of Colombia, Bishop Juan Vicente Cordoba Villota, has praised a decision by rebel... Read more
Twin priests celebrate golden jubilee
Twin brothers from Parana, Argentina are preparing to celebrate a combined 100 years of priestly service. Read more
Washington state priest brings natural family planning to Peru's highlands
Fr. Philip Bloom's medical missionary work aims for more than just healthy bodies. He's helping Peruvians cultivate a healthy respect... Read more
Archbishop encourages trust in God following devastating Colombian landslide
Archbishop Ricardo Tobon Restrepo of Medellin, Colombia expressed sadness and solidarity following the country's recent landslide that has killed 17... Read more
Brazilian bishops seek constitutional protection for unborn
Four dioceses in the Brazilian state of Sao Paolo have announced a joint effort to prevent the legalization of abortion. Read more
Exiled Cubans discuss role of faith in prison
Four former Cuban political prisoners recently shared how their faith helped them survive their time in prison. Read more
Officials block plans to build abortion clinic in Colombian city
Colombian officials recently blocked plans to build an abortion clinic in the city of Medellin. Read more
Tensions rise in Haiti as cholera spreads
The deadly cholera outbreak in Haiti is causing serious tensions inside the country and in the neighboring Dominican Republic. Read more
Bishops highlight God's signs of hope to Chile
The bishops of Chile emphasized the recent signs of hope and encouragement God has given to the country in a... Read more
Argentinean archbishop denounces proposal to remove religious symbols
Archbishop Jose Maria Arancedo of Santa Fe de la Vera Cruz, Argentina has denounced a proposal to remove religious symbols... Read more
Nicaraguan bishops call for non-violent end to border dispute with Costa Rica
A border dispute between Nicaragua and Costa Rica is causing the Bishops’ Conference of Nicaragua to speak out in favor... Read more
Church in Colombia calls for solidarity with victims of flooding
The Catholic Church in Colombia is calling on the whole country to show solidarity with those who have been left... Read more
Church in Guatemala calls on Congress to abolish death penalty
In a statement released Nov. 18, the executive committee of the Guatemalan bishops' conference called on the Guatemalan Congress to... Read more
Mexico City archdiocese calls for humane treatment of Central American immigrants
The Archdiocese of Mexico City published an editorial in its news service on Nov. 14 calling on federal officials to... Read more
Paraguay rejects imposition of gender ideology for young people
Paraguay’s House of Representatives voted Nov. 9 against ratifying the “Ibero-American Convention on Young People's Rights,” a document that obliges... Read more
Costa Rican bishops urge peaceful resolution to border conflict with Nicaragua
The Bishops’ Conference of Costa Rica issued a statement on Nov. 15 urging their government to resolve the border conflict... Read more
Reconciliation in Mexico requires concrete action, archbishop states
Archbishop Jose Luis Chavez Botello of Antequera-Oaxaca has called on Mexicans to take concrete action to bring about reconciliation in... Read more
Cardinal encourages Catholics to contribute resources to Church
Cardinal Jorge Urosa Savino of Caracas, Venezuela is reminding Catholics of their duty to contribute financially to the Church. Read more
Argentinean bishop calls for government credits to apply to unborn
Bishop Jorge Lozano of Gualeguaychu, Argentina is calling the government to give financial “credits” to parents of unborn children as... Read more
