Americas News
Archdiocese speaks out against murder of mayor-elect in Mexico
The communications office of the Archdiocese of Xalapa, Mexico has told public officials that Mexicans need to see results in... Read more
Archbishop reminds Catholics of God's presence in times of persecution
Bishop Marcelo Raul Martorell of Puerto Iguazu, Argentina reminded Catholics on Nov. 14 that God will always watch over those... Read more
Peruvian bishop blasts proposal to lower sexual consent age to 14
The president of the Peruvian bishops' committee on the family has warned the country's Congress that lowering the age of... Read more
Colombians protest program labeling abortion as a ‘right’
Thousands of Colombians took to the streets in the cities of Bogota, Cali and Medellin on Nov. 11 to protest... Read more
Bishops discuss ways to bring peace to Mexico
The bishops of Mexico have expressed their desire to become agents of peace and offer guidance amid widespread violence in... Read more
Court upholds traditional marriage in Colombia
Colombia’s Constitutional Court has voted to uphold the sanctity of marriage in the country. Read more
Argentinean pro-life leader criticizes attempts to legalize in vitro
The director of the pro-life organization Movimiento Fundar in Argentina has released a statement explaining why in vitro fertilization should... Read more
Bolivian bishop calls on government to inform public about education law
Archbishop Tito Solari of Cochabamba, Bolivia has called on the country's government to inform the public about the content of... Read more
Mexican bishop defends religious freedom of Catholic Church
Bishop Carlos Aguiar Retes, president of the bishops' conference of Mexico, spoke of the necessity for the Church to be... Read more
In vitro part of the holocaust of abortion, says Argentinean archbishop
Archbishop Hector Aguer of La Plata has criticized in vitro fertilization as a technique that plays with “the lives and... Read more
Cardinal Bergoglio exhorts bishops to serve with steadfast hearts
Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Buenos Aires, Argentina encouraged the country's bishops to pray for strength to serve “the people... Read more
Assisted suicide promoter preys on fearful and abandoned, opponent says
The prospect of a television ad promoting assisted suicide is causing a stir in New Zealand. One anti-euthanasia advocate is... Read more
Archbishop pleas for peace at funeral for 18 murdered in Acapulco
Archbishop Alberto Suarez Inda of Morelia made an impassioned plea for peace in Mexico during a funeral Mass for the... Read more
Education is key to overcoming poverty, asserts Argentinean bishop
The president of the Argentinean bishops’ Committee on Health Care Ministry has stated that education is necessary to break the... Read more
Bishop uses sexual education text book as example of moral relativism
Auxiliary Bishop Antonio Marino of La Plata, Argentina has warned Catholics not to fall into a relativistic mentality. As an... Read more
Nicaraguan bishop underscores duty of church leaders to evangelize
Bishop Jorge Solorzano of Granada, Nicaragua reminded Catholics that the Church must evangelize, by bringing “hope to all people.” The... Read more
Mexican cardinal denounces theft of sacred objects
Cardinal Juan Sandoval Iniguez of Guadalajara reported last week that Mexican parishes are experiencing an increase in theft. Read more
Bishops of Paraguay call for laws defending life and the family
The Bishops’ Conference of Paraguay has called for the defense of human life and the family, noting that a series... Read more
Pope welcomes new seminary in Cuba
Entrusting the new Cuban seminary to Our Lady of Charity, Pope Benedict in a message invited Cuban seminarians to identify... Read more
Venezuelan cardinal urges faithful to unite around Catholic bishops
Cardinal Jorge Urosa Savino of Caracas has called on Venezuelans to remain united in Christ, ignoring attempts by the country's... Read more
