Americas News
Mexican priest found bound, stabbed to death in his room
Authorities are investigating the murder of another Catholic priest in Mexico who was bound and stabbed to death in his... Read more
Bishop responds: No, abortion isn't a Canadian 'core' value
Responding to a Canadian politician who called abortion a central aspect of the country's human rights efforts, a local bishop... Read more
Official song of World Youth Day Panama released
On Monday the Archdiocese of Panama released the official theme song of the next World Youth Day, to be held... Read more
Doctors say it's a miracle that toddler survived ninth-floor fall
The doctors at the Children's Hospital in San Miguel, Argentina, find no explanation for the quick recovery of Martin Chain... Read more
Despite rumors, soccer superstar Lionel Messi not denied Catholic wedding
An Argentine diocesan official has clarified that the local archbishop did not deny a sacramental Catholic wedding to Argentinian soccer... Read more
Mexican priest moved to intermediate care after stabbing attack
Father Miguel Angel Machorro, who was stabbed May 15 at the Mexico City Cathedral, left intensive care and was transferred... Read more
How Catholic culture can thrive on the internet
Social media can be difficult to navigate, but Catholics can reach out with a content-savvy approach that can truly engage... Read more
El Salvador's first cardinal a friend of Blessed Oscar Romero
Pope Francis' decision to elevate Bishop José Gregorio Rosa Chávez is unprecedented: not only is he the first Salvadoran cardinal,... Read more
Pope Francis to visit Chile, Peru in January 2018
The Holy See Press Office announced Monday that Pope Francis will travel to Chile from January 15 to 18 and... Read more
Italian exorcist to Jesuit leader: No, the devil isn't just a 'symbol'
Italian priest and exorcist Fr. Sante Babolin said that “the devil, Satan, exists” and that “evil is not an abstraction,”... Read more
This is the first laundry with Down syndrome workers in Latin America
Three years ago the Church in Chile launched “Lavandería 21,” a new work inclusion project for people with Downs syndrome,... Read more
Following sixth journalist murder this year, Mexican bishops speak up
The Mexican Bishops' Conference offered prayers for journalists as they face increased violence in their efforts to uncover truth. Read more
How the 'Mini Pope' moved the hearts of pilgrims at Fatima
The photo of a baby dressed up as the pope at the Fatima Shrine rocked social media during Pope Francis'... Read more
The murder case of Blessed Oscar Romero has been reopened
A nearly 40 year-old murder case was reopened this week to properly prosecute the suspected killer behind the Salvadorian archbishop's... Read more
Cardinal explains how to persuade society that euthanasia is 'toxic'
Legalized euthanasia must still be fought – and that fight requires a broad argument that can persuade people of all... Read more
As Mexico tops list of violent countries, archdiocese reacts
The Mexico archdiocese's newspaper Desde la Fe wrote an editorial decrying the “disastrous situation in Mexico” as the country ranks... Read more
Priest stabbed during Mass at Mexico City cathedral
A Mexican priest is in “delicate but stable” condition after being stabbed in the neck Monday evening at Mexico City’s... Read more
Courage apostolate participates in Mexican bishops' meeting
Four representatives from Courage International, Inc. – a Catholic ministry which supports those who experience homosexual inclinations in choosing chastity... Read more
In Venezuela, garbage dumps have become places to eat
Garbage dumps have become “a regular place for people to eat” in Venezuela, says a local priest lamenting the nation's... Read more
Catholic schools pull gender identity play aimed at elementary students
A Catholic school district in southern Ontario has responded to complaints after its cancellation of a play about gender identity... Read more
