Americas News
Church in Bolivia calls for national agreement in midst of growing crisis
The Bishops’ Conference of Bolivia is calling on the government and on demonstration leaders to make their best effort to... Read more
Next CELAM meeting opportune moment for first papal visit to Latin America
Bishop Carlos Aguiar Retes, Vice President of the Council of Latin American Bishops’ Conferences (CELAM), said this week the upcoming... Read more
Archbishop of Quito reminds faithful parish is not NGO
In a letter published Wednesday, Archbishop Raul Vela of Quito, Ecuador, explained to the faithful that the decision to send... Read more
Mexican cardinal: no superheroes on ballot in ‘06
The Archbishop of Mexico City, Cardinal Norberto Rivera Carrera, called on the people of Mexico to be realistic regarding the... Read more
Forum on “authentic feminism” to take place in Argentina
The Pontifical Catholic University of Argentina will hold an international forum entitled, “Women in the thought of John Paul II:... Read more
Argentine archbishop: “The Church accepts and promotes organ donation”
Marking Argentina’s National Day of Organ Donation, Archbishop Jose Maria Arancedo of Santa Fe said the Church accepts and promotes... Read more
Cuban missionaries declare mission work central to evangelization of country
Delegates from all over Cuba met in Havana last week to celebrate the I National Assembly of Missions, an historical... Read more
Salvadoran archbishop exhorts government to defend life
Archbishop Fernando Saenz Lacalle of San Salvador exhorted government officials last week to defend life from the moment of conception,... Read more
Paraguayan lawmakers reject anti-life bill criticized by the Church
By an overwhelming majority, the Paraguayan House of Representatives rejected a controversial bill last Thursday that would have opened the... Read more
Church in Dominican Republic launches national effort against abortion
As the Dominican Republic prepares to debate the possible legalization of abortion through the revision of the penal code, Archbishop... Read more
Catholics and evangelicals in Paraguay unite in opposition to anti-life, anti-family bill
During an ecumenical service held at the archdiocesan Cathedral in Asuncion, Paraguay, Archbishop Pastor Cuquejo and various evangelical leaders expressed... Read more
Bishops declare Latin America to be in “state of mission”
The Council of Latin American Bishops’ Conference (CELAM) wrapped up its 30th Plenary Assembly by declaring to continent to be... Read more
Chilean bishops express spiritual solidarity with family members of missing soldiers
Bishop Juan Barros of the Military Diocese of Chile and Bishop Miguel Caviedes of Los Angeles, Chile, traveled to southern... Read more
Bishop mobilizing Paraguayans to defend life and family from proposed law
As debate looms in the Paraguayan Congress over a new law that would open the door to abortion and homosexual... Read more
Church will never approve the deliberate taking of human life, says Mexican cardinal
Commenting on a bill sponsored by Mexico’s Democratic Revolution Party which would legalize euthanasia in the country, the Archbishop of... Read more
Brazilian postal service to issue stamp in honor of John Paul II
The Brazilian postal service announced it will issue a commemorative stamp in honor of John Paul II during a special... Read more
Case of abuse sparks rapid response from Argentinean diocese
The Diocese of San Isidro, Argentina, revealed this week the immediate measures taken in response to a possible case of... Read more
Cardinal entrusts next Latin American Bishops’ summit to St. Rose of Lima
This weekend the Archbishop of Santiago, Chile, and President of the Latin American Bishops Conference (CELAM), Cardinal Francisco Javier Errazuriz,... Read more
Poll reveals Church continues to be most respected institution in Latin America
A study carried by the Chilean research firm Latinobarometro revealed that the Church continues to be the most trustworthy and... Read more
Paraguayan pro-life group slams law that would allow homosexuality and abortion
Pro-life leaders in Paraguay are denouncing a new bill that would promote homosexuality and in some cases abortion. Under the... Read more
