Americas News
Certainty of the faith should impregnate daily life of Christians, archbishop says
Archbishop Hector Aguer of La Plata called on Argentineans this week who claim to be Christians to lead a life... Read more
Argentinean bishops call for dialogue to prevent excessive fragmentation of society
The Bishops’ Conference of Argentina has called for an increase in dialogue “in order to overcome the excessive fragmentation that... Read more
Archdiocese slams new law recognizing gay unions and shows support for embattled Mexican cardinal
The Bishops’ Council of the Archdiocese of Mexico said last week a new law passed by the Mexico City legislature... Read more
Benedict XVI has reinforced Church’s role as bulwark of reason, says Argentinean prelate
Archbishop Hector Aguer of La Plata said this week that thanks to the “generous intelligence” of Pope Benedict XVI, expressed... Read more
Archbishop calls on Argentineans to deepen Marian devotion
Archbishop Hector Aguer of La Plata called on Catholics in Argentina this week to have greater devotion to the Virgin... Read more
Government officials offer to provide security at Mexico City Cathedral
Following an announcement that the Archdiocese of Mexico City might suspend liturgical celebrations due to the threat of some radical... Read more
Cardinal Bergoglio reminds bishops that Church unity is achieved through service
In his remarks at the opening Mass of the 92nd Plenary Assembly of the Bishops’ Conference of Argentina, Cardinal Jorge... Read more
Bishops deplore disruption of Mass in Mexico City Cathedral
The Bishops’ Conference of Mexico has expressed outrage at the actions of radical groups that stormed the Cathedral of Mexico... Read more
Ecuadorian government distributing textbooks that encourage teens to experiment with sex
With financial backing from the Dutch government, the government of Ecuador has begun distributing textbooks in schools throughout the country... Read more
Seek out holiness in the little things of daily life, says Argentinean bishop
During the Mass of All Saints, Bishop Francisco Polti of Santiago del Estero told the faithful, “We do not need... Read more
Bishop calls on Argentinean senators not to ratify anti-life UN protocol
Bishop Baldomero Carlos Martini of San Justo called on Argentinean senators this week not to ratify the controversial and pro-abortion... Read more
Ecuadorian bishops urging opposition to pro-abortion law
The president of the Bishops’ Conference of Ecuador, Bishop Nestor Herrera, has called on Ecuadorians to prevent a new anti-life... Read more
Nude photo shoot at cathedral draws ire of Colombian bishop
Bishop Ramon Dario Molina of Neiva expressed disgust this week over a photographer who managed to sneak past security shoot... Read more
Religious leaders in Argentina concerned over proposed educational reform
Various representatives of the largest religious confessions in Argentina have expressed their concern to the country’s Minister of Education, Daniel... Read more
Protests in Argentina over irreverent depiction of Virgin Mary in Rolling Stone publication
The foundation “Argentina of Tomorrow” is protesting the Argentinean daily “La Nacion,” which is affiliated with Rolling Stone magazine, over... Read more
Teaching of Catholic social doctrine not intrusion into partisan politics, says Argentinean archbishop
Archbishop Domingo Castagna of Corrientes lamented this week that some consider “the normal teaching of Catholic social doctrine to be... Read more
Marxist analysis of the faith leads to atheism and armed revolution, Cardinal Hummes says
The new Prefect of the Congregation for the Clergy, Cardinal Claudio Hummes, explained that a Marxist analysis (or view) of... Read more
Cardinal Hummes sees higher standards in seminaries and "personal" evangelization efforts as challenges
Cardinal Claudio Hummes, chosen this week by Pope Benedict XVI as Prefect of the Congregation for Clergy, considers the institution... Read more
Great majority of Chileans support life-long marriage and reject abortion
A new poll has revealed that the vast majority of Chileans understand that marriage is a life-long commitment and that... Read more
Archbishop of Oaxaca calls for restoring of order amidst outbreak of violence
Archbishop Jose Luis Chavez Botello called on society to collaborate in the restoration of public order in his city of... Read more
