Americas News
Bishops urge the faithful to maintain hope amid Colombia protests
The Colombian bishops have urged the faithful to listen to the voice of Christ and not to let the current... Read more
Cuba protests: Seminarian released by police
Rafael Cruz Dévora, a seminarian who was arrested on Monday after participating in protests of Cuba’s communist government, was released... Read more
Seminarian jailed amid Cuba protests
Rafael Cruz Dévora, a seminarian, was arrested on Monday after participating in protests of Cuba’s communist government. Read more
Oblates of Mary apologize for 'deafness' in response to reports of graves at indigenous schools
The Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate had significant responsibility for operating residential schools for Canada’s First Nations and other indigenous... Read more
Priest beaten, arrested amid Cuba protests
Father Castor Álvarez was beaten and arrested in Camagüey while he was defending young protesters amid protests of Cuba’s communist... Read more
In midst of unprecedented protests in Cuba, Christian Movement calls for free elections
On Sunday, July 11th, the Christian Liberation Movement (MCL) called on Cubans to continue to pressure Cuban communist authorities to... Read more
Venezuelan archbishop: Let us demand an end to human rights violations in our country
During the Venezuelan bishops’ plenary assembly on Wednesday, the conference president said that one of the main battles that must... Read more
Petition urges Canadian PM not to slander Catholic Church over residential schools
More than 4,000 people have signed a petition requesting that Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau cease blaming the Catholic Church... Read more
Mexican bishop seeks priest exorcist
Bishop José Armando Álvarez Cano of Tampico is seeking an exorcist for the diocese. Read more
Brazilian priest denounces teaching of polyamory in school
When Fr. Chrystian Shankar, a priest serving at the diocesan shrine dedicated to Friar Galvão in Divinopolis, learned from a... Read more
Haitians in Miami shocked by assassination of Jovenel Moïse
The administrator of the Archdiocese of Miami’s mission for Haitians said Wednesday that the community is in shock and disbelief... Read more
Venezuelan bishops to address country's situation during plenary assembly
The Venezuelan bishops’ plenary assembly, being held July 7-9, will address the country’s situation, as well as pastoral concerns. Read more
Bolivian archbishop calls for policies respecting the dignity of the human person
The Archbishop of Santa Cruz de la Sierra said in his homily on Sunday that the high rate of domestic... Read more
Bishops in Saskatchewan propose fundraising appeal for residential school survivors
The bishops in Saskatchewan on Saturday announced plans for a fundraising effort across the province to support survivors of residential... Read more
Church in Cuba celebrates nun's 75th anniversary as a religious
The Church in Cuba offered a special Mass of thanksgiving for the 75 years of consecrated life of Sister María... Read more
Viral Video Encourages Women to Reject Abortion: ‘You Can Do This’
A viral video is challenging society and the media for pressuring women to choose abortion. Its message is simple: Women... Read more
UN accused of lies, manipulation in effort to legalize abortion in El Salvador
Salvadoran pro-life leader Sara Larín charged that the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights is lying... Read more
Pachamama image used as monstrance in Mexican parish
The “pachamama” or “mother earth” image which accompanied various activities during the 2019 Amazon Synod in Rome was recently used... Read more
Parents urge Chilean president to veto bill that would undermine parental authority
Pro-family organizations in Chile are urging President Sebastián Piñera to veto completely the recently passed "System of Guarantees of Children's... Read more
Indigenous leader in Canada cautions against arsons at churches
A First Nations leader in Alberta released a video plea on Wednesday decrying recent “suspicious” fires at Catholic churches throughout... Read more
