Americas News
Heavy rains in Brazil leave hundreds dead or injured, half a million homeless, churches flooded
The heavy rains that have pounded the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul have flooded 31 churches in the... Read more
Expert on Our Lady of Guadalupe named master theologian on apparitions
Father Eduardo Chávez, postulator of the cause for canonization of St. Juan Diego, has been confirmed as “master Guadalupan theologian.” Read more
Bishops speak of ‘moral crisis’ before March for Life in Victoria, British Columbia
Vancouver Archbishop J. Michael Miller told the pro-life worshippers that they are “praying in a special way that reverence for... Read more
Thousands pack Ottawa’s Parliament Hill for 27th annual March for Life
Thousands of pro-lifers packed onto Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Canada’s capital, with signs highlighting the right to life of the... Read more
Haiti in danger of ‘a real genocide,’ priest warns
“The people [of Haiti] who are crying out for help today need men and women of goodwill from all countries... Read more
Where do the Mexican presidential candidates stand on abortion and the LGBT lobby’s agenda?
There are three candidates in the race for president of Mexico: Claudia Sheinbaum, Xóchitl Gálvez, and Jorge Álvarez Máynez. Read more
Catholic bishop walks length of Gaza Strip in support of cease-fire
A Catholic bishop in eastern Canada walked the length of the Gaza Strip on April 29 in support of those... Read more
Colombians march simultaneously in multiple cities to demand end to abortion
Under the theme “Colombia, With Life There Is Hope,” tens of thousands of Colombians took to the streets May 4... Read more
New palliative care hospital brings ‘sweetness of Mary’ to poorest in Peru
In the context of the recent news of the death of Ana Estrada, the first person to request and receive... Read more
Colombian bishops call for day of prayer for peace, reconciliation in violence-torn country
The Colombian Bishops’ Conference has called on all Catholics to join the Day of the Holy Cross on May 3... Read more
Today begins May, the month dedicated to our spiritual mother, the Virgin Mary
May will always be a special month, the month that the Church dedicates to the Blessed Virgin Mary, mother of... Read more
Regnum Christi: ‘It would have been easy to run and hide,’ but the Church is ‘purifiying’ us
The ecclesial movement was shaken to the core by the revelation of numerous cases of sexual abuse and the abuse... Read more
Analysis: Jesuit sex abuse scandal in Bolivia could be used politically to repress Church
Journalists from ACI Prensa, CNA’s Spanish-language news partner, traveled to Bolivia to look into the implications of the case of... Read more
Audience erupts in anger as trustees oppose flying pro-life flag at Toronto Catholic schools
The Pro-Life Flag will not fly over Toronto Catholic schools this May after the Toronto Catholic District School Board trustees... Read more
In wake of euthanasia case in Peru, physician-priest makes case for palliative care
Father Augusto Meloni Navarro urged prayers for the soul of Ana Estrada, the first person to undergo euthanasia in Peru. Read more
For first time, incurably ill patient undergoes euthanasia in Peru
On Sunday, April 21, Peruvian activist Ana Estrada underwent a euthanasia process and died. Read more
Argentine doctor completes prison sentence for preventing a chemical abortion in process
In 2019, for preventing the completion of a chemical abortion, Leandro Rodríguez Lastra was given a one-year-and-two-months suspended sentence. Read more
Catholic Church in Cuba offers to facilitate dialogue between government and opposition
In an interview with NBC News, the priest referred to protests that once again shook the country, this time in... Read more
Conference in Mexico City to explore philosophical vision, theology of Pope Benedict XVI
According to the event’s website, the congress came about as a result of a research project initiated by the International... Read more
A drone’s-eye view of 7 glorious Catholic churches
New technologies allow us to contemplate from different angles, inside and outside, these stellar churches dedicated to the worship of... Read more
