Americas News
Catholic bishops reject proposal to decriminalize abortion in Dominican Republic
The Dominican bishops’ conference issued a statement Sunday rejecting a proposal to legalize abortion under certain conditions in a newly... Read more
Virtual pilgrimage to Mexico's monument of Christ the King announced
The traditional youth pilgrimage to the monument of Christ the King on the “Cerro del Cubilete” (Dice Cup Hill) in... Read more
Venezuelan Bishop, 69, dies of COVID-19
The Venezuelan Bishops' Conference (CEV) announced Friday morning that the 69-year-old Bishop of Trujillo, Cástor Oswaldo Azuaje, has died of... Read more
Mexican bishops call for peace in the US after violence at the Capitol
The Secretary General of the Mexican Bishops Conference made a call on behalf of the Mexican episcopate for peace to... Read more
Venezuelan cardinal: We pray for a happy new year, and push for change in government
In a New Year’s message posted on the Archdiocese of Caracas website, Archbishop Emeritus Jorge Urosa Savino said that despite... Read more
Rector of Redemptoris Mater seminary in Argentina dies of Covid
Fr. James Flores Álvarez, rector of the Redemptoris Mater Seminary in the Archdiocese of Corrientes, died Tuesday of COVID-19. Read more
Mexican bakers replace Christ child with Baby Yoda in king cake for Epiphany
Several bakeries in Mexico decided to replace the Christ child with Baby Yoda in king cakes for Epiphany, causing controversy. Read more
Man who filmed 'prank video' at Mass in Canada charged with hate crime
A 25-year-old man who late last year interrupted a Mass in Canada by exposing himself as part of a “prank... Read more
Argentine boy saved from stray bullet by crucifix
Several hours before the beginning of 2021, a 9-year-old Argentine boy was saved from a stray bullet by a small... Read more
Planned Parenthood's international arm boasts financing efforts to legalize abortion in Argentina
In a post published on Wednesday, December 30, just hours after abortion was legalized by the Argentinian Senate, one of... Read more
Brazilian President Bolsonaro criticizes Argentina's legalization of abortion
In a short message published on his Twitter account, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro criticized the decision of the Argentinian Senate... Read more
Paraguay's Congress responds to legalization of abortion in Argentina with a minute of silence
The House of Representatives of Paraguay held one minute of silence for "the babies that will die" few hours after... Read more
After abortion is legalized in Argentina, Catholic bishops decry chasm between politicians and the people
After the Senate in Argentina legalized abortion in the early hours of Wednesday, December 30, the Argentine bishops' conference released... Read more
Bishop Rojas takes helm in San Bernardino diocese
Bishop Alberto Rojas succeeded Bishop Gerald R. Barnes Monday as the bishop of San Bernardino, California. Read more
Argentine priest suspended for punching bishop who closed seminary
A priest of the Diocese of San Rafael has been suspended after he physically attacked Bishop Eduardo María Taussig during... Read more
Colombian bishop: Desecration of church, Eucharist 'wounds all Catholics'
A Colombian bishop has decried the desecration of a Catholic church and its tabernacle in the country and called on... Read more
Argentina lawmakers pass abortion bill amid pressure from activists
The lower house of Argentina’s legislature has passed a bill that would legalize abortion-on-demand up to 14 weeks in pregnancy,... Read more
Mexico City archbishop supports pope's remarks on civil unions
Cardinal Carlos Aguiar Retes of Mexico City has said he agrees with Pope Francis’ comments on same-sex civil unions, made... Read more
Montreal archbishop apologizes after report faults failures to address priest’s misconduct
The Montreal archdiocese repeatedly failed to act on complaints regarding a former priest’s misbehavior until it was found he had... Read more
Demonstrations against abortion bill held in Argentina
Demonstrations were held Saturday throughout Argentina in opposition to a bill that would legalize elective abortion, introduced by President Alberto... Read more
