Americas News
Could priests in Mexico avoid being killed by wearing a cassock?
Bishop Jesús González Hernández said wearing religious clothing could prevent Catholic priests from being victims of violence. Read more
Opus Dei in Argentina responds to accusations of exploiting women
The BBC published an article Aug. 2 reporting that 43 women from Argentina, Paraguay, and Bolivia made a complaint against... Read more
Ortega regime in Nicaragua violently shuts down Catholic radio stations
Nicaraguan police broke into Divine Mercy parish the night of Aug. 1 in the town of Sébaco in the Diocese... Read more
Guadalajara archbishop: ‘Thorough investigation’ of alleged eucharistic miracle needed
Cardinal José Francisco Robles Ortega recently spoke out about an alleged eucharistic miracle posted on social media. Read more
Nuns help women escape human trafficking along Colombia-Venezuela border
The Adorer Handmaids of the Blessed Sacrament and of Charity in Cúcuta, Colombia, have helped some 4,000 women escape human-trafficking... Read more
Bishop tells Mexican people not to remain silent amid acts of violence
During a July 30 Mass in Chilpancingo’s town square, the bishop said that “those of us who can speak, must... Read more
‘Don't we have a place in the Church?’: Read pope’s response to Argentine priest on seminary's closure
The pope's letter sheds light on the Vatican's controversial closure of one of Argentina's top seminaries. Read more
Bishops express pain over killing of more than 30 police officers this year in Colombia
The officers have been victims of the so-called “pistol plan” of the criminal organization known as the Clan del Golfo. Read more
Choose light over darkness, Pope Francis tells young people in Iqaluit
Some of those indigenous people assembled to listen to the pope had met with him at the Vatican in March. Read more
Pope Francis gifts his ‘dearest friend’ to Canada: St. Joseph
The 85-year-old pontiff gifted a statue of St. Joseph and the Child Jesus to the archbishop’s residence in Québec City. Read more
Priest in Mexico shot and wounded
The priest, shot in the cheek while driving, is reported to be out of danger. Read more
Pope Francis praises Canada’s indigenous people as he departs Québec
The pope's next, and final stop, in Canada is Iqaluit, in the country's northernmost territory. Read more
Pope Francis’ Canada visit: Read live updates here
Pope Francis is visiting Canada in what he has called a “penitential pilgrimage.” Read more
St. James the Apostle honored with procession in Cuban city bearing his name
The celebration also commemorated the 507th anniversary of the founding of Santiago (St. James) de Cuba. Read more
Pope Francis: Complaining that the world is evil is ‘not Christian’
The pope spoke Thursday evening at the Cathedral Basilica of Notre-Dame de Québec to those engaged in pastoral ministry. Read more
Pope Francis: Jesus comes to us when we are at our lowest
At a July 28 Mass in the historic Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré in Québec, Pope Francis preached on the hope and... Read more
A look beyond the headlines: Pope Francis encounters Catholic life and history on his journey to Canada
This “penitential pilgrimage” is dedicated to a real path of reconciliation with the Native American populations, and at the same... Read more
Pope Francis expresses ‘deep shame’ in Canada, warns of new ‘cancel culture’
Pope Francis asked for forgiveness for the harm done to indigenous Canadians by Catholics in a Wednesday address before top... Read more
Did Pope Francis meet Justin Trudeau before? Here’s what you need to know as the two meet today
Today’s encounter wasn’t Pope Francis’ first meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Read more
Motorcyclist in Colombia crashes through church door at full speed
The motorcyclist had no serious injuries and was able to stand up on his own. Read more
