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Radio María in Nicaragua shut down by country’s dictatorship 

Jul 10, 2024

By Walter Sánchez Silva

The decision was detailed in a ministerial agreement signed by the ministry of the interior and published July 9 in... Read more

Members of the civil society organization Actívate (Get Active) celebrated the appointment of new judges to the InterAmerican Court of Human Rights, especially highlighting the election of Peruvian Alberto Borea and Paraguayan Diego Moreno "for not being promoters of abortion."

Sustained pushback against abortion, gender ideology at OAS meeting 

Jul 9, 2024

By Diego López Colín

The 54th regular session of the general assembly of the Organization of American States was held from June 26-28 in... Read more

Cardinal Juan Luis Cipriani is archbishop emeritus of Lima, Perú.

Peru cardinal celebrates 36 years as a bishop, thanks Opus Dei founder, John Paul II

Jul 6, 2024

By Walter Sánchez Silva

The cardinal in a July 4 video message from Rome posted by Diario Expreso recalled the day of his episcopal... Read more

Archbishop Luis José Rueda Aparicio

Cardinal Rueda: With trust placed in Jesus, you can face the most adverse situations

Jul 4, 2024

By Eduardo Berdejo

The Christian who places his trust in the cross and resurrection of Christ can face the most adverse situations, Cardinal... Read more

“The disbelief of Thomas has been more beneficial to our faith than the faith of all the disciples,” St. Gregory the Great said.

How Doubting Thomas strengthens the faith of Christians, according to three great saints

Jul 3, 2024

By Abel Camasca

While a lack of faith, according to three great saints, Thomas’ doubt actually had the benefit of confirming Christians in... Read more

Bucking the trend, the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board in Canada has voted against flying flags in support of “particular observances,” including “Pride” month.

Controversy swirls around Canadian Catholic schools celebrating ‘Pride’ month 

Jun 28, 2024

By Martin Barillas

For the third year in a row, St. Denis Catholic School in Toronto, Ontario, raised the Pride flag on school... Read more

St. Irenaeus of Lyon.

St. Irenaeus of Lyon: the legacy of the early Church father and doctor of unity

Jun 28, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

Irenaeus grew up to write vastly influential documents that witnessed to the early Church’s understanding of topics ranging from the... Read more

The Presidential Palace in Asuncion, Paraguay on July 10, 2015.

Paraguayan bishops speak out at OAS General Assembly amid threats to life and family

Jun 27, 2024

By Diego López Marina

The central theme of this year's general assembly is: “Integration and Security for the Sustainable Development of the Region.” Read more

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What are schism and excommunication in the Catholic Church?

Jun 25, 2024

By Walter Sánchez Silva

Just what are schism and excommunication in the Catholic Church? Here’s an explanation. Read more

Roger Foley enjoys taste-testing three different kinds of hummus, his favourite food, on the day of a video shoot with Amanda Achtman of the Dying to Meet You project in Canada. The two spoke about Foley's difficulty accessing quality care for his needs and being offered Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) "several times."

Canadian man offered euthanasia ‘multiple times’: ‘I don’t want to give up my life’

Jun 23, 2024

By Daniel Payne

Roger Foley says he has been offered euthanasia as he struggles with lifelong disabilities and chronic pain from a disease... Read more

St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Family sues over hospital’s religious exemption for euthanasia

Jun 20, 2024

By The B.C. Catholic

The lawsuit filed in British Columbia’s Supreme Court on June 17 wants the province to remove the religious exemption. Read more

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Argentine bishops speak out about interrupting Mass with political chants

Jun 19, 2024

By Julieta Villar

Recently, participants at Mass in Argentina started chanting the political slogan “the country is not for sale,” an expression of... Read more

The flag of Colombia.

Bishops speak out against worsening violence in southwest Colombia

Jun 18, 2024

By Eduardo Berdejo

The prelates issued a statement on June 14 calling on authorities to “find the solutions” to bring peace to the... Read more

Photograph of Father Luis María Roma, SJ, in the auditorium of the John XXIII boarding school in Cochabamba, Bolivia, the place where another Jesuit priest, Alfonso Pedrajas (“Padre Pica”) allegedly committed most of his abuse of minors. This image was taken there in October 2023.

Jesuits in Bolivia admit their actions were ‘disastrous’ in dealing with sexual abuse

Jun 18, 2024

By Walter Sánchez Silva

The Jesuits of Bolivia in a June 16 statement admitted their actions were “negligent, indolent, and disastrous” in response to... Read more

“The Mass is to unite, the Mass is to make us brothers,” said Buenos Aires Archbishop Jorge Ignacio García Cuerva during Mass on Saturday, June 15, 2024.

‘The Mass is something sacred’: Argentina archbishop responds to political chants at Mass

Jun 17, 2024

By David Ramos

“The Eucharist is something sacred; that’s why the Mass is something sacred,” said Archbishop Jorge Ignacio García Cuerva of Buenos... Read more

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Colombian bishop warns that deterioration of society is rooted in weakening of the family

Jun 16, 2024

By Eduardo Berdejo

In the latest editorial of the diocesan newspaper La Verdad, bishop of Cúcuta in Colombia, José Libardo Garcés invited Christians... Read more

Holy Cross parish in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

During Mass, Argentine priest leads congregation in political chant used against Milei

Jun 13, 2024

By Julieta Villar

A Catholic priest in Buenos Aires, Argentina, incorporated into the celebration of the Mass a political chorus used in protests... Read more

In five Catholic churches in the heart of Panama City, visitors can find kiosks that not only provide information about each church but also offer the benefit of a virtual tour guide.

Saints and bishops ‘come to life’ as tour guides at historic Catholic churches

Jun 13, 2024

By Diego López Colín

In the oldest section of Panama City, saints and bishops of the Catholic Church have “come to life” to offer... Read more

St. Anne’s Anglican Church in Toronto in September 2012.

‘Very sad day’: Fire engulfs historic Toronto church

Jun 10, 2024

By Daniel Payne

The Archdiocese of Toronto on Sunday called for prayers after a fire engulfed and largely destroyed historic St. Anne’s Anglican... Read more

Attendance at 2024 National Youth Day in Honduras topped 30,000.

National Youth Day in Honduras: ‘Be witnesses of the love of Christ’

Jun 6, 2024

By Diego López Colín

Normally held every two years since 2010, this was the first time the event has been held in six years. Read more