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‘Out of Christian charity,’ priests bury migrants who died in Darien jungle
The inhospitable Darién jungle has for years become an unavoidable route for hundreds of thousands of migrants who want to... Read more
Panama’s Cardinal Lacunza apologizes for his disappearance: ‘It was a stupid prank’
Cardinal José Luis Lacunza, the bishop of the Diocese of David in Panama, apologized Feb. 4 after having been missing... Read more
Cardinal Lacunza found alive in Panama
Cardinal José Luis Lacunza was found “safe and sound” today after being missing since Tuesday, Jan. 30. Read more
Panama Cardinal José Luis Lacunza missing since Tuesday
In a Feb. 1 statement, the diocese said that a report has been “filed with the authorities of the public... Read more
Bishops of Panama: Catholics must not attend SSPX Masses
The Panamanian Bishops’ Conference has published a communiqué stating that Catholics should not attend services of the Priestly Fraternity of... Read more
Church wants migrants to be aware of dangers of route through Panama’s Darien jungle
Passing through the Darién jungle in Panama as the first stage of the route to reach the United States continues... Read more
Archdiocese of Panama warns of abortion group claiming ‘Catholic’ title
The Archdiocese of Panama warned the country’s faithful that “Catholics for the Right to Decide” (CDD in Spanish), which is... Read more
Panamanian bishops ask for humane, respectful domestic immigration reform
The standing committee of the Panamanian bishops' conference has expressed its concern over a migration reform bill, asking that it... Read more
World Youth Day pilgrims receive warm welcome in Panama
When you go to stay at someone’s house for a week, it’s not unusual for the host to tidy the... Read more
World Youth Day kicks off with message: 'Have the courage to be saints'
At the opening Mass of World Youth Day 2019, Archbishop José Domingo Ulloa Mendieta of Panama told young people from... Read more
Inmates building 250 confessionals for 2019 World Youth Day
Inmates from La Joya and Nueva Joya prisons have begun the construction of 250 confessionals to be used in the... Read more
World Youth Day contest welcomes Catholic filmmakers
A Catholic film ministry has opened a contest for the 2019 World Youth Day to encourage young cinematographers to create... Read more
John Paul II relic given to 2019 World Youth Day
At a Nov. 17 ceremony at the Polish Embassy to the Holy See, Ambassador Janusz Kotanski delivered a relic of... 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
Laity, gender ideology shared concerns for Pope and Panama's bishops
World Youth Day wasn't the only topic on the agenda for Panama's bishops during their meeting with Pope Francis this... Read more
Youth raise voices ahead of 2018 synod: we want to follow Christ
At a prayer vigil with youth this weekend, Pope Francis said the Church needs to listen to the voice of... Read more
The Church and society need you, Pope Francis tells youth
On Tuesday Pope Francis released a video message to youth in advance of the next World Youth Day, to be... Read more
World Youth Day Panama will take place January 22-27
On Friday Archbishop José Domingo Ulloa Mendieta of Panama officially announced the dates of the next World Youth Day, which... Read more
Panama to host next WYD in 2019, Pope announces
On Sunday Pope Francis officially closed WYD in Krakow, thanking the thousands of youth who traveled across the world to... Read more
Panama's first cardinal: I'm astonished at my appointment
Among the new cardinals Pope Francis will create in the February consistory is Bishop Jose Luis Lacunza Maestrojuan of the... Read more
