Americas News
Bishop, five priests arrested in Brazil, accused of embezzling Church funds
A Catholic bishop, five priests and other administrative officials in the Brazilian state of Goiás have been arrested on accusations... Read more
In feeding the hungry of Chile, beloved friar's legacy lives on
Although he died in 1853, the legacy of Friar Andrés Garcia Acosta is as alive as ever in Santiago, Chile,... Read more
'Godmothers for Life' serve vulnerable moms in Uruguay
An Uruguayan non-profit organization called “Godmothers for Life” has been serving mothers in crisis pregnancies for more than 17 years,... Read more
Baby box safe haven bill clears key hurdle in Peruvian congress
A save haven bill that would allow mothers to leave their children at certain drop off locations to be taken... Read more
Archdiocese of Mexico backs sentence of priest jailed for abuse
The Archdiocese of Mexico reaffirmed its commitment to fighting sexual abuse and expressed its support for the 62-year jail sentence... Read more
Peruvian bishops: Welcome Venezuelan migrants with solidarity
The Peruvian Bishops' Conference called on the people of the country to act with Christian solidarity toward Venezuelan migrants fleeing... Read more
Argentine Church to release baptismal records from dictatorship period
The Argentine Bishops' Conference will release to the justice system, in accordance with Pope Francis' wishes, dozens of baptismal records... Read more
Apartment building donated to house homeless, pregnant mothers in Alberta
Every year in Edmonton, the city sees around 100 homeless, pregnant women who are in need of health care, shelter,... Read more
Why the devil hates Mary – especially during exorcisms
Italian priest Sante Babolin said that Satan is behind several recent attacks in various parts of the world against the... Read more
Insides that didn't decompose – and other stunning facts about Oscar Romero
In his role as Vicar General, Monsignor Ricardo Urioste was one of the closest collaborators of Oscar Romero, the archbishop... Read more
The priest who started #CelibacyMatters
The culture assumes celibacy is unhealthy, repressive, and gamophobic, but is it? Read more
Local Church aids migrants crossing from Venezuela to Colombia
As thousands continue to pour across the border from Venezuela to Colombia, the local Church is helping meet the needs... Read more
Scicluna meets with alleged victims of abuse by Marist Brothers
A Vatican investigator has met with some alleged victims of sexual abuse perpetrated by Marist Brothers in Chile. Read more
CNN's 2016 Hero of the Year fights euthanasia of children in Colombia
In 2016, Jeison Aristizabal was named CNN’s Hero of the Year for overcoming the challenges posed by cerebral palsy and... Read more
Vancouver archbishop critiques euthanasia provision in hospice care
Palliative care and hospice units are known for their life-affirming service to individuals who are facing the end of their... Read more
Archbishop Scicluna leaves hospital, continues abuse investigation in Chile
After a gallbladder surgery left him in the hospital for three days, Archbishop Charles Scicluna has been discharged, and will... Read more
Archbishop Scicluna hospitalized in Chile amid abuse investigation
Archbishop Charles Scicluna of Malta, who is currently in Chile investigating allegations of abuse cover-up by a local bishop, was... Read more
Bermuda repeal of gay marriage to stand
The British government has said it will not overrule a Bermudian law passed earlier this month which abolishes same-sex marriage,... Read more
Bolivia: Bishops call for 'thorough investigation' of explosions in Oruro
The General Secretariat of the Bolivian Bishops' Conference called on civil authorities to conduct a “thorough investigation” of recent explosions... Read more
Lunar New Year bumps Friday abstinence for some Asian Catholics
The Archbishop of Vancouver has dispensed from the Friday Lenten abstinence Asian Catholics and their guests who are celebrating Lunar... Read more
