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Archdiocese of Lima to publish details on holiness of St. Toribio of Mongrovejo
In order to mark the 400th anniversary of the death of St. Toribio of Mongrovejo, the Archdiocese of Lima will... Read more
Argentine archbishop warns of spread of abortion mentality
Archbishop Hector Aguer of La Plata, Argentina, warned this week of an increasingly widespread abortion mentality in the country that... Read more
Mexican bishop calls for building up of common good
During the inauguration of the National Conference of Social Ministry in Mexico, Archbishop Sergio Obeso of Xalapa called on Mexicans... Read more
Brazilian women unite against government’s anti-life policies
In preparations to mark the “Defense of Life Week” in Brazil, the National Association of Pro-life Women (NAPW) has issued... Read more
Panama’s congress considers legalization of homosexuality
The Legislative Assembly in Panama has agreed to consider a proposal that would not only penalize discrimination on the basis... Read more
Cuban cardinal exhorts political prisoners not to risk life with hunger strike
The Archbishop of Havana, Cardinal Jaime Ortega y Alamino, has asked three political prisoners in Cuba to end their hunger... Read more
Mexican cardinal calls for prayers for Synod
The Archbishop of Guadalajara, Cardinal Juan Sandoval Iñiguez is calling on the Mexican faithful to pray for the success of... Read more
Mexican bishop reiterates Church’s rejection of dirty money
Bishop Rafael Romo Muñoz of Tijuana, Mexico, said this week the Church does not accept for any reason money that... Read more
Mexican bishop calls for truth in the media
During a Mass celebrating the 89th anniversary of the Mexican daily El Universal, Auxiliary Bishop Marcelino Hernandez of Mexico City... Read more
Archbishop of Guadalajara to be co-president of Synod of Bishops
The Bishops’ Conference of Mexico announced this week Pope Benedict XVI has designated the Archbishop of Guadalajara, Cardinal Juan Sandoval... Read more
Catholic groups in Lima and Bolivia reach out to WYD attendees
Diverse Catholic associations in Lima and Bolivia have organized youth gatherings to follow up on the historic meeting with Pope... Read more
Father Felix Varela considered one of “inventors of Cuban nationality”
During his induction into the Cuban Academy of Languages, the Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Havana, Msgr. Carlos Manuel... Read more
Brazilian congress debates law that would legalize abortion
On September 27, the special secretary for Women’s Policies, Nilceia Freire, sent a proposal to the Brazilian Congress that would... Read more
Bishops of Paraguay denounce attempts to distort human sexuality
In a statement released by two family committees of the Bishops’ Conference of Paraguay, the bishops of that country maintain... Read more
Working document for V General Conference of Latin American Bishops’ Council published
The Latin American Bishops’ Council (CELAM) published on Tuesday the working document that will guide the preparations for the V... Read more
1,500 children preparing for First Communion attend Eucharistic Congress in Peru
The Archdiocese of Cuzco, Peru, organized the First Children’s Congress on the Eucharist on September 25, bringing together more than... Read more
Argentine bishop recalls importance of Sunday Mass
During a Mass commemorating the diocese’s feast day, Bishop Luis Stöckler of Quilmes, Argentina, said participation in Sunday Mass is... Read more
20,000 Chileans to participate in vigil on eve of beloved priest’s canonization
More than 20,000 people are expected to participate in a vigil on October 22, the eve of the canonization of... Read more
Spread good among society, says Argentine archbishop
Archbishop Domingo Castagna of Corrientes, Argentina, called on Christians this week to spread good and live exemplary lives in response... Read more
Church will not accept illicit donations, Mexican bishops say
In an official statement, the general secretary of the Bishops’ Conference Mexico, Bishop Carlos Aguiar of Texcoco, rejected claims that... Read more
