Americas News
A new eucharistic miracle in Mexico?
A video circulating on social media shows what appears to be a eucharistic miracle — a consecrated Host exposed for... Read more
Pope Francis in Canada: How Ukrainian migrants and indigenous peoples can learn from each other
The history of indigenous peoples in Canada speaks to the plight of Ukrainian immigrants, says this bishop in Edmonton. Read more
Pope Francis blesses the water, pilgrims at Lac Ste. Anne in Canada
Pope Francis concluded his second full day in Canada with a visit to Lac Ste. Anne, the site of one... Read more
Chilean bishops warn new constitution places religious freedom at risk
The constitution’s text will be approved or rejected Sept. 4 in a plebiscite in which all Chileans will participate. Read more
Mexican parish to remember victims of violence with 130,000 candles
The candles will be lit the night of July 30 as part of the Day of Prayer for Peace called... Read more
Pope Francis preaches on sharing faith with love before 50,000 at largest stadium in Canada
Developing a theme he introduced earlier in his "penitential pilgrimage," the pope reflected on the importance of presenting the faith... Read more
No remains unearthed yet from Canada’s residential school grave sites
No excavation has been done at suspected grave sites at residential schools in Canada. Yet media outlets continue to report... Read more
Pope Francis: Christ offers example of reconciliation through suffering
Speaking to a group of Catholics at Sacred Heart parish in Edmonton July 25, Pope Francis reiterated his “shame” and... Read more
Pope Francis apologizes for harm done to indigenous Canadians at residential schools
In a speech in rural Canada before a crowd of indigenous Canadian people, Pope Francis publicly apologized for the Catholic... Read more
Archbishop calls for international efforts after 17 migrants from Haiti die in rough seas in the Bahamas
The archbishop of Nassau in the Bahamas reacted with sadness to the news of a boat carrying migrants from Haiti... Read more
Pope Francis' visit to Canada: A CNA explainer
Pope Francis is set to arrive in Canada on July 24, arriving back in Rome on July 30. During his... Read more
‘Chile is sick,’ archbishop laments after death of homeless immigrants
Archbishop Fernando Chomali of Concepción, Chile, made his comments after three undocumented Venezuelans died July 15 in a container they... Read more
One month after murder of two priests, Jesuits in Mexico decry impunity
In a July 20 statement, the Mexican Province of the Society of Jesus demanded justice for the victims of violence. Read more
Brazilian Bishop dedicates new shrine with large cross and Our Lady of Lourdes statue
Bishop Onécimo Alberton of Rio do Sul on July 15 blessed the new Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes and... Read more
Bogotá archbishop exhorts Colombia: ‘Never forget God!’
Archbishop Luis José Rueda Aparicio made his remarks in his homily for the Mass and Te Deum for Colombian Independence... Read more
Prayer ‘is what will save Nicaragua,’ bishop says
During a recent pilgrimage, Bishop Rolando Álvarez of Matagalpa also called for a “crusade” of prayer in coming months. Read more
Archbishop asks Virgin Mary to intercede for release of jailed Cubans
Archbishop Dionisio García of Santiago de Cuba asked the Virgin Mary to move the hearts of those who can determine... Read more
Mexico’s faithful encouraged to bring photos of victims of violence to churches July 24
Religious leaders have asked that July be a time of prayer for peace in Mexico. Read more
Priest says worst poverty in Cuba is ‘lack of freedom’
In a recent interview with Aid to the Church in Need, Father Bladimir Navarro of Spain discussed the dire situation... Read more
Peruvian archbishop: No right to euthanasia; ‘it’s a crime’
Archbishop José Antonio Eguren responded to the July 14 decision of Peru’s Supreme Court to permit euthanasia for a woman... Read more
