Americas News
Catholic aid organizations respond to Oxfam prostitution scandal in Haiti
Amid allegations that Oxfam UK aid workers hired prostitutes in Haiti and Chad while administering humanitarian aid, Catholic aid organizations... Read more
Canadian Catholics won’t be bullied into supporting abortion, bishop says
A Canadian bishop announced that the Diocese of London, Ontario, would protest new requirements for government grants that require organizations... Read more
‘Surf’s up’ for these Argentine priests
Fr. Santiago Arriola is convinced that “our entire life, in all its expressions and dimensions, calls for evangelization and can... Read more
Bishop denies murdered Mexican priest had gang ties
The Bishop of Chilpancingo-Chilapa, Mexico denied that Fr. Germain Muñiz Garcia, who was murdered on a Mexican highway Feb. 5... Read more
Two priests murdered in Mexico
The Archdiocese of Acapulco, Mexico, reported that two priests were murdered early Monday morning, Feb 5. Read more
Chilean court dismisses case of bishop accused of abuse
The Iquique Court of Appeals in northern Chile has officially closed an investigation against the Bishop Emeritus of Iquique, Marco... Read more
Venezuelan archbishop decries plan to change election date
Archbishop Diego Padrón of Cumaná, former president of the Venezuelan bishops' conference, denounced plans to advance presidential elections in the... Read more
Chilean legislators pass gender-identity bill
The Chilean House of Representatives has passed a bill that “recognizes and gives protection to gender identity,” an initiative considered... Read more
Catholic bishops join with rabbis, imams in Canadian religious liberty fight
Interreligious leaders from across Canada came together Thursday to sign a statement urging the national government to respect their freedom... Read more
Cecile Richards reportedly stepping down from Planned Parenthood
Cecile Richards, who has served as president of Planned Parenthood since 2006, will soon step down from her position, two... Read more
'Rambo' the hero: Dog saves nuns from fire
A dog named Rambo lived up to his “action hero” name, when his barking alerted sleeping religious sisters that a... Read more
Pope Francis: Final verdict on Sodalitium founder likely 'unfavorable'
On board the papal flight from Lima to Rome, Pope Francis said a final Vatican verdict on the founder of... Read more
Pope in Peru: 'Be the saints of the 21st century'
On his last day in Peru, Pope Francis encouraged Catholics to imitate Jesus, who embraces the poor and suffering, and... Read more
Don't 'photoshop' your heart – be who you are, Pope tells young Peruvians
On Sunday Pope Francis told Peruvian youth that Jesus doesn't want disciples who have been “photoshopped” to perfection, but like... Read more
The Church needs you, Francis tells contemplative sisters in Peru
Speaking to contemplative women religious Sunday, Pope Francis said that they aren’t second-class, but a necessary part of the Church,... Read more
Fight 'scourge' of violence against women, Pope says at Marian celebration
If we’re confused, facing difficulties, or struggling with sin, we can look to Mary to help guide us to the... Read more
Do not become 'professionals of the sacred,' Pope tells Peruvian priests, religious
Pope Francis met with Peruvian priests and religious Saturday, telling them that a sense of humor is a good remedy... Read more
When storms come, have faith in Jesus, Pope tells Catholics in Peru
In a homily Saturday, Pope Francis spoke about the natural disasters Peru experienced over the last year, praising the way... Read more
Pope Francis warns Peruvian leaders against 'virus' of corruption
Speaking to Peruvian authorities Friday, Pope Francis issued a stern warning against corruption, which he said has done significant harm,... Read more
Meet the priest who serves an unlikely community in Peru's Amazon
Fr. Pablo Zabala is a 70-year old Spanish priest, who serves in a remote part of the world: the Peruvian... Read more
