Americas News
Chilean Church celebrates National Day of the Migrant
The Church in Chile’s capital celebrated the National Day of the Migrant September 2 with a Mass of Thanksgiving and... Read more
Tens of thousands march for life and family in Guatemala
Thousands of people marched September 2 in defense of life and family in the capital of Guatemala, protesting legislation that... Read more
Crisis pregnancy center opens in Argentina shanty town
A new crisis pregnancy center in Buenos Aires will welcome women facing difficult pregnancies, offering resources, counseling, and medical support. Read more
Venezuelan migrants are desperate to survive, archbishop says
As the plight of Venezuelans worsens, and neighboring countries crack down on those trying to flee, Catholic leaders in the... Read more
Hospital wedding of terminally ill woman a powerful witness, priest says
The recent wedding of a young Brazilian woman with terminal cancer was a powerful witness to the sacrifice and permanence... Read more
Priest murdered in Mexican state of Michoacan
The Archdiocese of Morelia confirmed Saturday that the corpse of Fr. Miguel Gerardo Flores, who had disappeared for a week,... Read more
Mexican seminarians launch evangelization project for the deaf
Two seminarians in Mexico have launched a project on Facebook to offer evangelization and pastoral ministry tools for the deaf. Read more
Dominican archdiocese to hold pro-life demonstration outside legislature
An archdiocese in the Dominican Republic is organizing a pro-life demonstration next month in front of the Palace of Congress... Read more
Seminarian: Despite devastation, faith has grown in Venezuela
When Juan Pablo Hernandez returns to his home in the Archdiocese of Maracaibo, Venezuela next year, he will face a... Read more
Nicaragua's political tensions need our prayers, US archbishop says
Americans need to pray for peace in Nicaragua as the country faces continuing political tensions, violence and attacks on churches,... Read more
Bishop who ministered to indigenous Peruvians dies at 84
The bishop emeritus of Callao, Peru died Sunday at the Deusto Passionist community in Bilbao, Spain, where he had resided... Read more
Chilean officials raid bishops' conference amid abuse investigation
Officials of the Investigative Police of Chile (PDI) raided Tuesday the offices of the Chilean bishop’s conference to seize information... Read more
Costa Rican bishops deplore ruling legalizing gay marriage
The Costa Rican Bishops' Conference lamented a ruling by the Constitutional Chamber of the nation's Supreme Court which mandated legal... Read more
Canadian bishops: Keep palliative care distinct from assisted suicide
In the age of legal assisted suicide and euthanasia, palliative care must remain as a distinct form of care that... Read more
Chile's military diocese raided in abuse investigation
Police seized documents and equipment from the office of the bishop of Chile's military diocese Thursday as part of an... Read more
Nun in Mexico celebrates 75th anniversary of her first profession
Sister Emma of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, 97, celebrated last month her “diamond anniversary” of consecration to Christ. Read more
Argentina Senate rejects bill to legalize abortion
Concluding a 16-hour legislative session in the early hours of August 9, the Argentina Senate rejected a bill to legalize... Read more
Canadian man says he asked for home care, was offered assisted suicide
A Canadian man suffering from an incurable disease claims that despite asking for home care, the medical team at an... Read more
Brazilian church bells ring as court considers decriminalizing abortion
Catholic churches throughout Brazil rang their bells at 3 p.m. Thursday to sound a warning regarding the possible decriminalization of... Read more
Chilean bishops' efforts to prevent sex abuse affirmed by Pope Francis
Pope Francis on Friday wrote to the Chilean bishops' conference to express his approval of their newly-adopted plan to prevent... Read more
