Americas News
Archbishop calls for peaceful resolution to conflict between farmers and government
The Archbishop of Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia, Cardinal Julio Terrazas Sandoval, called on the government and farmers, who... Read more
Argentine bishop says tourism must be respectful of human dignity
Bishop Ruben Frassia of Avellaneda-Lanus, Argentina, called on politicians and businessmen this week to remember that "in all tourist activity,... Read more
Nuncio highlights “points of convergence” between Holy See and Venezuelan government
After a meeting with Venezuelan Vice President Jose Vicente Rangel, the new Apostolic Nuncio to Venezuela, Archbishop Giacinto Berloco, said... Read more
Bishops of Colombia request clarification regarding priest’s alleged links to FARC
The Secretary General of the Bishops’ Conference of Colombia, Bishop Emeritus Fabian Marulanda, has requested that the Attorney General of... Read more
Chilean cardinal hopeful about country’s future
The Archbishop of Santiago, Chile, Cardinal Francisco Javier Errazuriz, said this week he was hopeful about the future of the... Read more
Peruvian bishops demand truthfulness from authorities about abortion pill
The Bishops’ Conference of Peru has issued a statement demanding the country’s Ministry of Health make public the international scientific... Read more
Catholic Church calls for confidentiality in negotiations with rebels
A spokesman for the Bishops’ Conference of Colombia called for confidentiality in the proposals to achieve the liberation of hostages... Read more
Mexican bishops launch get-out-to-vote campaign
The Bishops’ Conference of Mexico has announced the launching of a campaign to encourage Mexicans to vote in the upcoming... Read more
Argentine bishop recalls importance of forgiveness
Bishop Jorge Luis Lona of San Luis, Argentina, reminded Catholics this week that “God does not forgive us if we... Read more
Mexican cardinal calls for national reconciliation
The Archbishop of Mexico City, Cardinal Norberto Rivera, called on Mexicans this week to seek national reconciliation, which he said... Read more
Bolivian cardinal exhorts Bolivians to practice reconciliation
The Archbishop of Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia, Cardinal Julio Terrazas Sandoval, exhorted Bolivians this week to practice reconciliation,... Read more
Archdiocese: Mexico needs more priests
The director of communications for the Archdiocese of Mexico City, Hugo Valdemar Romero, said this week there is concern in... Read more
Country needs leaders dedicated to helping poor, Mexican bishops say
Bishop Jose Guadalupe Martin Rabago of Leon, President of the Mexican Bishops’ Conference, said this week Mexico needs leaders that... Read more
Mexican bishops encourage generosity towards victims of Katrina
The bishops of Mexico have organized a collection for this Sunday, September 25, in order to assist victims of Hurricane... Read more
Argentine bishop: preaching of the Good News should lead to conversion
Bishop Luis T. Stöckler of Quilmes, Argentina, said this week the proclamation of the Good News should lead people to... Read more
Cubans offer prayers to patroness for victims of Katrina
Nearly five thousand Cubans gathered in Havana on September 8, the feast of Our Lady of Charity, the country’s patroness,... Read more
Peruvian Health Minister slams cardinal over morning-after pill
Peru’s Health Minister, Pilar Mazzetti, tried to discredit the Archbishop of Lima, Cardinal Juan Luis Cipriani, last week arguing that... Read more
Unpleasantness and sadness threaten mankind and the Church, archbishop warns
Archbishop Emeritus Carmelo Giaquinta of Resistencia warned this week that the evils that threaten Christians are the same that threaten... Read more
Castro government limits celebration of patroness of Cuba
The Bishops’ Conference of Cuba announced this week that the Castro government authorized 60 processions to celebrate the feast of... Read more
Colombian bishops’ proposal for pre-dialogue rejected by FARC
The Secretary of the Bishops’ Conference of Colombia, Bishop Fabian Marulanda of Florencia, expressed regret Wednesday at the decision by... Read more
