Americas News
Cardinal López Rodríguez: “Election of Benedict XVI means hope for the Church”
The Archbishop of Santo Domingo, Cardinal Nicolás de Jesús López Rodríguez, pointed out that "Pope Benedict XVI’s election means a... Read more
Mexican bishops: quick election of Benedict XVI evidence of God’s will
During a Mass offered for the beginning of the pontificate of Benedict XVI at the Basilica of Guadalupe, Archbishop Alberto... Read more
Fear of mass support motivates critics of new Pope, says archbishop
The chancellor of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences, Archbishop Marcelo Sanchez Sorondo, said this week many of the attacks and... Read more
Bishop of Chiapas says Benedict XVI right Pope for right time
Bishop Felipe Arizmendi Esquivel of Chiapas, Mexico, says Pope Benedict XVI is the Pontiff “the Church needs” and those who... Read more
Cuban bishops express joy at election of Benedict XVI
“The Catholics of Cuba are very happy with this election,” said Bishop Jose Felix Perez, Adjunct Secretary of the Bishops... Read more
Latin America rejoices at election of Benedict XVI
Latin America is celebrating with joy the election of the new Pope, Benedict XVI. From Mexico to Chile millions followed... Read more
Papal nuncio to Argentina: Magisterium of John Paul II changed the world
The Apostolic nuncio to Argentina, Archbishop Adriano Bernardini, said this week the magisterium left by John Paul II “has changes... Read more
Priest defends legacy of Cuban archbishop in response to arrogant Castro
Father Jose Conrado of the parish of St. Teresa of Jesus said this week the message pronounced by the Archbishop... Read more
Cubans honor John Paul II with photo exhibit
Following the funeral mass of Pope John Paul II April 8, Cubans inaugurated their first-ever photo exhibit of the late... Read more
Fifth suspect arrested in nun's death
Police arrested an associate of the rancher charged in the killing of an American nun, who had dedicated 23 years... Read more
Latin American presidents praise work of John Paul II in the region
Leaders from across Latin America are praising the legacy and work of Pope John Paul II in the region and... Read more
Dissidents organize to promote “civil society” in Cuba
In an effort to “unite all of the forces that desire change in Cuba,” dissident groups in the Communist country... Read more
Faith in America is hope of the world, says Cardinal Cipriani
In his Easter greetings to the faithful, the Archbishop of Lima, Cardinal Juan Luis Cipriani Thorne said the Catholic identity... Read more
Archbishop calls on Costa Ricans to abandon “cafeteria Christianity” and defend life
Archbishop Hugo Barrantes Urena of San Jose, Costa Rica, told Costa Ricans in his Easter message to embrace the faith... Read more
Colombian bishops call for peace and reconciliation
The Bishops Conference of Colombia and the National Reconciliation Committee issued a joint statement calling for “transparent dialogue and political... Read more
Peruvian bishop prays to Our Lord of the Miracles for Terri Schiavo
During an emotional reflection on the last seven words of Christ this Good Friday, Auxiliary Bishop Jose Antonio Eguren of... Read more
Dominican Republic bishop laments late measures to improve prison conditions
Bishop Nicanor Pena Rodriguez of Higuey, Dominican Republic, expressed sadness this week that it is taken “the deaths of 136... Read more
Argentinean bishop warns religion is not a private affair
“There are many people who were baptized in the Catholic Church and are embarrassed to speak” about Christ in public,... Read more
Cuban dissidents harassed alter attending Palm Sunday celebrations
Cuban dissident Martha Beatriz Roque Cabello said this week a group of women from the Damas de Blanco (“Women of... Read more
Cuban opposition leader calls on Castro to support democratic reform
Cuban opposition leader Oswaldo Paya is challenging the government of Fidel Castro to present to the UN Human Rights Commission... Read more
