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‘It pains me to leave’: Pope Francis accepts resignation of Argentinian archbishop
Archbishop Gabriel Antonio Mestre said he was leaving office “with deep peace and total rectitude of conscience.” 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
Order of Argentine priests spreads the Gospel where the Church has not gone before
The Order of St. Elijah was founded in 2015 and seeks to emulate the saints’ missionary boldness. Read more
Argentine nun remembered for her smile considered for sainthood
The edict has been signed that begins the process prior to the opening of the cause of canonization of Sister... Read more
Analysis: Milei, Pope Francis embody contrasting economic viewpoints
While both Javier Milei and Pope Francis hail from Argentina — both were born in Buenos Aires — they hold ... Read more
The image of Our Lady of Lourdes that’s not there but everyone sees it
Those who visit the chapel of the Our Lady of Lourdes shrine in the city of Alta Gracia, Argentina, witness... Read more
Argentine President Javier Milei, Pope Francis to meet
The meeting is scheduled to take place in the context of the canonization of Mama Antula, the first Argentine female... Read more
Argentine president formally invites Pope Francis to visit native land
The president of Argentina, Javier Milei, anticipated that the possible trip “will bring fruits of peace and brotherhood to all... Read more
Argentine nuns now living in Vatican monastery that was Pope Benedict’s last residence
Vatican City has new tenants: seven nuns from Argentina who, at the request of Pope Francis, will live in Mater... Read more
Killer of martyred Argentine Blessed Wenceslao Pedernera gets life in prison
After seven months of hearings, the trial for the murder 47 years ago of the martyr Blessed Wenceslao Pedernera finally... Read more
Pope Francis celebrates 54 years as a priest
On Dec. 13, 1969, just four days before his 33rd birthday, Jesuit Jorge Mario Bergoglio — who today is Pope... Read more
Boy walks 7 miles on muddy roads to receive confirmation, gets a blessing from the pope
The night before confirmation, the boy’s parents began to worry because the family vehicles were not going to make it... Read more
Pope Francis sends rosary to president-elect Milei of Argentina
The Office of the President-Elect of Argentina confirmed on X that the country’s new president, Javier Milei, received a rosary... Read more
4 key facts about Victoria Villarruel, the Catholic vice president-elect of Argentina
The vice president-elect is known for expressing her Catholic faith in public and for criticizing policies contrary to her principles,... Read more
Head of Argentine Bishops’ Conference prays for new officials following election of Milei
Bishop Oscar Ojea lifted up in prayer the new governing authorities following the victory of Javier Milei in Argentina’s presidential... Read more
Pope Francis congratulates president-elect Milei of Argentina in phone call
Pope Francis contacted the president-elect of Argentina, Javier Milei, to congratulate him on his victory in Sunday’s runoff presidential election. Read more
Pro-life expectations high following election of Javier Milei as president of Argentina
Various pro-life and pro-family leaders hailed the election of the next president of Argentina, Javier Milei, who defeated Sergio Massa... Read more
Pope Francis reportedly denies his trip to Argentina would depend on election results
A story published Nov. 14 by Infobae states that the Holy Father supposedly said: “My visit to Argentina does not... Read more
More than 40,000 young people make pilgrimage to Virgin of Rio Blanco shrine in Argentina
Last weekend more than 40,000 young people turned out for a pilgrimage to the shrine of the Virgin of Río... Read more
Pope Francis recognizes miracle that paves way for first female Argentinian saint
Blessed María Antonia of Saint Joseph, known as “Mama Antula,” was the founder of the House for Spiritual Exercises in... Read more
