Americas News
Statue of John Paul II to be unveiled on All Saints Day in Mexico
The Archbishop of Mexico City, Cardinal Norberto Rivera Carrera, will unveil a bronze statue of Pope John Paul II today... Read more
Argentinean bishops call for investigation into church fire
The spokesman for the Bishops’ Conference of Argentina, Father Jorge Oesterheld, said this week a fire that completely destroyed the... Read more
Bishops warn against approving anti-life protocol in Argentina
In response to the possibility that an Argentinean congressional committee might begin considering approval of the UN Convention on the... Read more
Lima cardinal warns Peruvians not be deceived about morning-after pill
As the courts in Peru continue to debate about whether to legalize the morning-after pill, the Archbishop of Lima, Cardinal... Read more
Halloween undermines eternal truths of Christian faith, says Argentinean bishop
In all letter to the faithful of his diocese, Bishop Rinaldo Fidel Bredice of Santa Rosa said the pagan feast... Read more
Secretary of Bishops’ Conference calls on Lopez Obrador to cease creation of parallel government in Mexico
The Secretary General of the Bishops’ Conference of Mexico, Bishop Carlos Aguiar Retes, has called on former presidential candidate Andres... Read more
Argentinean bishop: “Catholic schools should be a place of hope”
Bishop Oscar Domingo Sarlinga of Zarate-Campana said this week “Catholic schools should always be a place of hope” in which... Read more
Archbishop calls for investigation of security forces after increased drug trafficking
Archbishop Francisco Robles Ortega of Monterrey has called for security forces to be investigated in response to indications that drug... Read more
Bolivian cardinal: Don't be afraid to proclaim the Lord
The Archbishop of Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Cardinal Julio Terrazas Sandoval, exhorted Bolivians this week not to be afraid... Read more
Religious freedom a right, not a privilege, says Mexican bishop
The president of the Bishops’ Conference of Mexico, Bishop Jose Guadalupe Martin Rabago, told reporters this week that religious freedom... Read more
Argentinean archbishop encourages believers to take Christian life seriously
Archbishop Hector Aguer of La Plata said this week that Christians need to live courageously and be faithful to the... Read more
Bishops of Costa Rica caution against “all outbreaks of violence” in marches against trade agreement
The Bishops of Costa Rica called on those involved in protests yesterday and today against the signing of the Free... Read more
Expert warns “right to child” does not exist
A renowned Peruvian doctor who has published a book on the ethical and moral problems of assisted reproduction said this... Read more
Colombian bishops call for understanding and express hope in humanitarian deal
The secretary of the Bishops’ Conference of Colombia, Bishop Fabian Marulanda, called on Colombians this week to show understanding in... Read more
Chilean high court agrees to investigate abortifacient effect of morning-after pill
After weeks of delay, the Constitutional Court of Chile has agreed to open an investigation into the abortifacient nature of... Read more
Caritas and Archdiocese of Piura donate six tons of food for the poor
Catholic charity group Caritas, together with the Archdiocese of Piura in Peru donated six tons of food this week to... Read more
Archbishop warns “culture of extreme feminism” denigrates meaning of motherhood
Commenting on the celebration of Mother’s Day in Argentina, Archbishop Hector Aguer of La Plata said this week “the culture... Read more
Chile: White Feast of All Saints becoming more popular in schools and families
The White Feast of All Saints is becoming increasingly more popular in Chile as an alternative celebration to Halloween, or... Read more
Honduran cardinal rejects award from Unification Church
The Unification Church, founded by cult leader Sun Myung Moon, has issued an award through one of its shadow organizations... Read more
Massive pro-life march to be held in Argentina
The organization We Choose Life announced this week a massive pro-life march will take place on November 4 in the... Read more
