Americas News
Pope Francis lays out his vision for Church's mission in Latin America
The Catholic Church must avoid a sense of superiority and clericalism and instead teach forgiveness, reconciliation, and justice, Pope Francis... Read more
On plane, Pope gets a gift from his 'spiritual friend' Saint Therese
During his flight to Colombia Pope Francis received a white rose from a Colombian journalist, recalling his deep devotion to... Read more
Don't let anything silence the truth, Pope tells Colombian bishops
In a lengthy speech on Thursday, Pope Francis urged the bishops of Colombia to uphold their pastoral responsibilities, proclaiming and... Read more
Peace can start by grabbing drinks, Pope tells Colombian youth
Speaking to youth in Colombia Thursday, Pope Francis urged them to move away from the violence of the past and... Read more
Pope to Colombian authorities: Eliminate violence by upholding dignity of all
In the first formal speech of his visit to Colombia, Pope Francis on Thursday told government authorities that the key... Read more
Venezuelan bishops to meet with Pope Francis in Colombia
Amid a dire political and human-rights crisis in Venezuela, Pope Francis will meet privately with “the bishops of Venezuela present... Read more
Simplicity and transparency are key to Pope Francis' Colombia trip
Simplicity and transparency have been key words in the preparations for Pope Francis' visit to Colombia, according to the secretary... Read more
Ahead of Colombia visit, Pope says world needs builders of peace, dialogue
Two days ahead of his symbolic visit to Colombia, Pope Francis sent a video message to the nation, telling citizens... Read more
Argentine pastoral letter: 'Accompaniment' in marriage must be faithful
A pastoral letter on Pope Francis' apostolic exhortation Amoris laetitia by Bishop Pedro Daniel Martinez Perea of San Luis, Argentina... Read more
Venezuelan bishops' conference headquarters ransacked
Unidentified persons attacked the headquarters of the Venezuelan bishops' conference on Friday, stealing several items. Read more
Brazilian priest found stabbed to death in his home
A priest in the northeastern Brazilian state of Paraiba was found dead in his rectory Thursday morning, with signs of... Read more
From addiction to ordination: a homeless man's journey to priesthood
Claude Paradis was impoverished and homeless, living on the streets of Montreal, Canada. He struggled with addiction to both alcohol... Read more
Firebomb is latest in series of attacks against iconic Chilean church
A religious congregation voiced sorrow and called for greater respect for faith after the iconic Church of National Gratitude in... Read more
Chilean court sidesteps constitution, paves way for legal abortion
A Chilean court ruled this week in favor of a controversial bill that allows abortion in some cases, against the... Read more
In Ontario, legal assisted suicide could kill conscientious objection
Conscience protections for Catholic hospitals and other organizations could soon come under fire in the Canadian province of Ontario, with... Read more
What an academic institute in Canada means for Ukrainian Catholics
A longtime institute on Eastern Christianity has played a pivotal role in restoring the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church after the... Read more
High court weighs constitutionality of Chile's abortion bill
After the recent passage of a bill that would allow some abortions in Chile, the country's high court is considering... Read more
This surfing school in Chile was created for kids with Down syndrome
On Sundays, Felipe Pereira is full of enthusiasm. That’s because on Sundays, the 21-year-old goes to Paradise Beach to enjoy... Read more
El Salvador cardinal says Facebook account posting Romero rumors is not his
A cardinal from El Salvador says that a Facebook account attributed to him is fake, and that he did not... Read more
Mexico City archdiocese counters allegations of sex abuse cover up
The Archdiocese of Mexico has countered claims made by two former priests that Cardinal Norberto Rivera Carrera covered up the... Read more
