Americas News
Jesuits’ superior general condemns seizure of university by Nicaragua dictatorship
The superior general of the Jesuits denounced the confiscation and expressed his solidarity with the UCA, its directors, and its... Read more
Bishops of Mexico call for prayers for peace: ‘We live surrounded by violence’
Since President Andrés Manuel López Obrador took office on Dec. 1, 2018, 131,507 first-degree murders have been recorded in Mexico... Read more
Jesuit provincial in Bolivia says he would not have entered order if he knew about abuse
Father Bernardo Mercado was interviewed recently by the special commission for the investigation of sexual abuse in ecclesial environments. Read more
Brazilian mom fined for homeschooling her son and instilling Christian values
The local prosecutor’s office began legal proceedings against the mother for failing to enroll her minor child in the school... Read more
U.S. State Department spokesman condemns seizure of Jesuit university in Nicaragua
“The U.S. condemns the regime’s ongoing repression of religious figures and institutions,” Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel said. Read more
Former liberation theologian says movement fueled decline of Catholicism in Brazil
Friar Clodovis Boff said the Catholic Church needs to return to a Christ-centered theology in Brazil. Read more
Church to accompany peace talks between Colombian government, National Liberation Army
Among the issues that will be addressed, in addition to pacification, are those of agrarian reform and institutional reform in... Read more
Dictatorship in Nicaragua blocks two priests who attended WYD from returning to the country
The dictatorship of Daniel Ortega reportedly prohibited two priests from returning to Nicaragua from Lisbon, Portugal, where they participated in... Read more
Ortega dictatorship in Nicaragua freezes bank accounts, assets of Jesuit university
Auxiliary bishop of Managua, Nicaragua, Silvio Báez, condemned the latest aggression by the government on Aug. 10 on his X... Read more
Peru congressman: Abortion lobby using pregnant rape victim to try to legalize abortion
“What I see is the utilization of this case by the abortion lobby,” said Peru Congressman Alejandro Muñante. Read more
Is Nicaragua’s Bishop Álvarez still alive? A U.S. congressman demands proof
“I call on President Ortega to provide proof to the international community that Bishop Álvarez is still alive,” said Rep.... Read more
Bishops of Brazil encourage prayers to prevent liberalization of abortion
A lawsuit calling for the decriminalization of abortion in the country is now before the Federal Supreme Court and could... Read more
Ecuador bishops condemn assassination of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio
In a statement, the Ecuadorian bishops expressed their “deep solidarity” with Villavicencio’s family. Read more
Papal envoys conclude visit in Sodalitium Christianae Vitae investigation
Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna and Monsignor Jordi Bertomeu met with members of the society of apostolic life as well as... Read more
Church in Mexico announces plan to accompany mothers of disappeared persons
In Latin America to say someone “was disappeared” means that the person was abducted and may or may not be... Read more
Nicaraguan lawyer: 65 women religious have been expelled from the country since 2022
According to Martha Patricia Molina, a total of 10 religious congregations in the country have been affected. Read more
Brazilian missionary developed her vocation by following Pope Francis’ WYD events
Daiane Silva Pereira has been to three World Youth Days and is now at WYD Lisbon with members of her... Read more
As Canada prepares to expand assisted suicide, advocates warn of threat to mentally ill
Mental health and pro-life advocates are concerned that Canadians may soon be able to seek fatal treatments even if they... Read more
Prosecutor in Bolivia asks for Church’s cooperation in clerical sexual abuse cases
The prosecutor for Chuquisaca asked the Archdiocese of Cochabamba for the names of the Jesuit provincials during the years 1999,... Read more
The Church’s role in cease-fire between Colombian government and National Liberation Army
The 180-day cease-fire will go into effect Aug. 3 following what was agreed upon in the third round of talks... Read more
