Americas News
Latin American bishops announce day of prayer for Nicaragua
The Council of Latin American Bishops has expressed solidarity with the people of Nicaragua and declared Sunday, July 22, a... Read more
In Nicaragua, paramilitaries attack bishop and besiege church
This weekend, paramilitaries in Nicaragua attacked a car carrying the Bishop of Esteli, and in a separate incident pro-government forces... Read more
Dominican bishops encourage citizens to respect life at all stages
The bishops' conference of the Dominican Republic published Wednesday a statement affirming the importance for the Church of forming persons... Read more
Ex-chancellor of Chilean archdiocese arrested for child sex abuse
A priest who served in the chancery of the Archdiocese of Santiago de Chile for 15 years was arrested by... Read more
Venezuelan bishops say country is going in 'suicidal' direction under Maduro
The bishops of Venezuela issued Wednesday a scathing critique of the country's political leadership, calling for greater respect for basic... Read more
Bishops attacked by pro-government mob at basilica in Nicaragua
A group of bishops in Nicaragua who went Monday to free a group of protesters who had taken refuge in... Read more
Legal challenges to Canada Summer Jobs focus on freedom of speech
Legal opposition continues to gather against a new rule for a long-standing Canadian summer jobs program, which requires grant applicants... Read more
Bishops denounce crisis caused by armed groups in Colombian department
The bishops of the Chocó Department in Colombia denounced Thursday the crisis occurring in the impoverished region due to crime... Read more
Mexican bishops urge collaboration after election of Lopez Obrador
The bishops of Mexico congratulated Andrés Manuel Lopez Obrador on his election as the next president of the country, stressing... Read more
Calls for peace and justice ahead of Mexico's general election
Various civil organizations in Mexico, including one dedicated to the philosophy of St. Thomas More, have urged politicians participating in... Read more
Masked, armed men attack chancery in Nicaragua
The pastoral center of the Diocese of Matagalpa in central Nicaragua, whose bishop is currently in Rome to inform the... Read more
In Rome, Nicaraguan bishops will inform pope of worsening crisis
As the situation in Nicaragua continues to deteriorate, two of the country's bishops are travelling to Rome, where they will... Read more
Argentine archdiocese asks for volunteers to join overnight pastoral team
The Priest Emergency Service of the Archdiocese of Buenos Aires, Argentina is inviting priests and lay people to join their... Read more
'Not one more death' - Nicaraguan bishops appeal for peace
Amid continued unrest in Nicaragua, Church leaders traveled to the city of Masaya Thursday to pray and appeal for peace. Read more
Church in Mexico releases security protocols to prevent crime
As increased levels of violence in Mexico continue, the Mexican Bishops Conference has published a protocol guide to help prevent... Read more
Chilean bishops establish 'Listening Service' to accompany abuse victims
The Chilean bishops' conference announced Tuesday the members of a “Listening Service” set up to welcome and guide victims of... Read more
Nicaragua’s peace disintegrates days after Church-mediated ceasefire
Peace talks mediated last week by the Catholic Church in Nicaragua, between the government of President Daniel Ortega and his... Read more
Sacred Hearts priest in Chile investigated for sexual abuse
The Chilean province of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary reported Monday that a preliminary investigation... Read more
Ceasefire reached in Nicaragua crisis as Church-mediated talks resume
The Nicaraguan government and opposition groups agreed Friday to a truce during talks mediated by the Nicaraguan bishops, after nearly... Read more
Argentina bishops: Abortion vote shows we have work to do
The bishops of Argentina said that this week’s vote in the House of Representatives to legalize abortion shows the shortcomings... Read more
