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!["The main contribution of Opus Dei is to accompany the laity [98% of its members] so that they can be protagonists of the evangelizing mission of the Church in the midst of the world," says Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz, shown here during his visit to Chile last month.](https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/storage/image/opus.dei.chile.jpeg?w=220&h=165)
Opus Dei prelate responds to those who consider group ‘conservative, powerful, and secretive’
During his recent trip through Latin America, the prelate of Opus Dei gave an interview in which he responded to... Read more
Nicaraguan dictatorship eliminates tax exemptions for Catholic and evangelical churches
Lawyer and researcher Martha Patricia Molina considers the measure a “fiscal blow” that will end up “financially suffocating the Church.” Read more
Freemasonry: why the Church prohibits membership
Catholics are strictly prohibited from being Masons or belonging to Freemasonry. Below are seven facts to know in order to... Read more
Aug. 22 marks International Day of Victims of Religious Persecution
Every Aug. 22 the International Day of Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief is commemorated. Read more
![“We cannot remain silent while this dictator closes [1,500] NGOs, suffocating civil society and violating the rights of thousands of citizens,” said Felix Maradiaga, shown here during an interview with AFP in Managua on Feb. 11, 2021.](https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/storage/image/gettyimages-1231270030.jpg?w=220&h=165)
Ortega dictatorship in Nicaragua shuts down 1,500 nonprofits and exiles two more priests
The dictatorship of President Daniel Ortega has canceled the legal status of 1,500 non-profit organizations, including Caritas of Granada. Read more
Church asks Mexican president-elect to promote reconciliation to ‘achieve social peace’
Claudia Sheinbaum, who won the June 2 presidential election, will succeed outgoing president Andrés Manuel López Obrador. Read more
‘A Short History of the Roman Mass’: New book explores evolution of the Mass
Father Michael Lang, who is from London, shared his motivations for writing this book and the importance of the liturgy... Read more
International Eucharistic Congress to put Christ at the center of the life of the world
Father Juan Carlos Garzón said the event will be an opportunity to “put the Eucharistic Christ at the center of... Read more
870 attacks against the Catholic Church reported in Nicaragua since 2018
On Aug. 13, the human rights watchdog group “Nicaragua Never Again” presented its fourth bulletin on religious freedom covering April... Read more
Venezuela election: UN panel finds lack of ‘transparency and integrity’
The United Nations panel of election experts that was in Venezuela during the July 28 presidential elections published an interim... Read more
Vatican expels Sodality of Christian Life founder
Luis Fernando Figari Rodrigo, founder of the Sodalitium Christianae Vitae and accused of committing sexual abuse, has been expelled from... Read more
‘With the Heart of a Shepherd’: New book highlights letters of bishop to persecuted flock
The Tomás Moro (Thomas More) Institute in Costa Rica presented the book “With the Heart of a Shepherd,” a collection... Read more
Brazilian parish offers Mass for souls of Eucharistic ministers who died in plane crash
“We are hurting, traumatized, dejected, but not defeated, not destroyed, because whoever eats this Bread will live forever,” Father Aloísio... Read more
Experts explain why dictatorship in Nicaragua abducts and exiles priests
The campaign against the Catholic Church dates back to 2018, when Church leaders expressed support for the people who were... Read more
Dictatorship in Nicaragua arrests two more priests and two laywomen
The priests and laywomen are from Estelí and Matagalpa, both dioceses officially led by Bishop Rolando Álvarez, who has been... Read more
Opus Dei prelate’s visit to Venezuela postponed
Opus Dei announced the postponement of the visit to Venezuela of Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz, the head of the personal prelature. Read more
Dictatorship in Nicaragua: 7 priests left the country and arrived ‘safely’ at the Vatican
Rosario Murillo, vice president of Nicaragua, announced that seven priests left the Central American country and have arrived “safely” at... Read more
Family Pride Parade to be held on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro
The parade is an initiative of the National Network in Defense of Life and Family and aims to celebrate the... Read more
At least 9 priests abducted by Nicaraguan dictatorship in last 2 weeks
These priests “remain under total surveillance” by the National Police, lawyer and researcher Martha Patricia Molina reported. Read more
Venezuelan cardinals warn Maduro government may be fabricating election tally sheets
The cardinals poined out that there are indications that the Maduro government may be “fabricating” election tallies to supposedly prove... Read more
