Americas News
The Church can play a role in fighting violence in Mexico, says priest
With violence in Mexico on the rise, the Catholic Church has a role to play in achieving lasting peace, said... Read more
Pope encourages jailed Brazilian ex-president 'not to lose hope'
Pope Francis has written a letter to jailed former Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula de Silva, encouraging him to respect... Read more
Attempt to legalize abortion, gay marriage fails in Mexican Congress
The portion of a constitutional reform initiative seeking to legalize abortion and same-sex marriage in Mexico did not advance last... Read more
Saint statue vandalized at Ukrainian Catholic cathedral in Canada
St. Vladimir died of old age in 1015, but his modern-day statue in Canada met a much more gruesome end. Read more
Argentinian doctor convicted of refusing to perform abortion
Dr. Leandro Rodríguez Lastra, an OB-GYN in Argentina, was found guilty on Monday of having prevented an abortion, after he... Read more
MS-13 gang member suspected in Salvadoran priest’s death
A priest has been shot and killed by a suspected gang member in El Salvador, Vatican News reported Sunday. His... Read more
Venezuelan bishops say ending legislative immunity 'hijacks' democracy
The Venezuelan bishops’ conference has expressed opposition to a decision of the country’s Supreme Court, which has requested that legislative... Read more
Pro-life activists call for acquittal of doctor who refused to perform abortion in Argentina
Pro-life advocates in Argentina have called for the acquittal of Dr. Leandro Rodríguez Lastra, whose trial started May 13 in... Read more
Ontario court: Doctors must refer patients for abortion, assisted suicide
Ontario’s highest court has ruled that doctors who object to procedures such as abortion and assisted suicide must refer patients... Read more
Colombia food bank calls for ‘heroes’ to serve those in need
A major food bank in Bogota, Colombia, is calling for local people and organizations to partner with them as they... Read more
Cupich denounces pastor's decision to host Nation of Islam leader
Cardinal Blase Cupich of Chicago is distancing himself from the decision of a pastor who invited controversial preacher Louis Farrakhan... Read more
Canadian MPs fight to protect doctors, patients against euthanasia
Canadian members of parliament are attempting to pass a law that would protect the conscience rights of doctors, as the... Read more
50 Years of Abortion: Where does Canada go from here?
On May 14, 2019, abortion will have been legal in Canada for half a century. Since it became legal, approximately... Read more
Mexican bishops ask government to assist in migrant crisis
The Mexican Bishops' Conference has made a public request for help from the country's authorities, as well as all people... Read more
Canadians march for life
Pro-life campaigners from across Canada gathered on Ottawa’s Parliament Hill Thursday for the country’s annual National March for Life. Read more
Government figures have asked Church for asylum, Venezuelan bishop says
A Venezuelan bishop said Sunday that prominent figures in the government of Nicolas Maduro have asked for asylum from the... Read more
Asia Bibi leaves Pakistan, arrives in Canada
Asia Bibi, the Catholic wife and mother who spent 9 years on death row on blasphemy charges in Pakistan, has... Read more
March for Life events throughout Colombia draws thousands
Thousands attended pro-life marches in cities across Colombia on May 4, under the theme “I choose both lives.” Read more
Cardinal grieves over those killed in protests amid Venezuela crisis
Cardinal Baltazar Enrique Porras Cardozo expressed his condolences Thursday to the families of the four youths killed during protests in... Read more
Venezuelan National Guard attacks church during Mass
Members of the Venezuelan National Guard attacked a Catholic church in San Cristobal Wednesday, amid nationwide protests against the government... Read more
