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Archbishop shares key themes of upcoming International Eucharistic Congress in Ecuador
“I hope that it will be a congress that commits and leads to life..." Archbishop Alfredo José Espinoza Mateus, SDB,... Read more
Ecuador’s Constitutional Court decriminalizes euthanasia
According to one pro-life leader, “this is a very hard blow against the human dignity and constitutional rights of Ecuadorians.” Read more
Ecuador: Gang violence will not prevail, bishops say
In a Jan. 9 message, the bishops of Ecuador said that “organized crime is sowing, in the day to day... Read more
Ecuadoran with incurable illness: Only God has authority over death
In an interview with ACI Prensa, CNA’s Spanish-language news partner, Silvio Alvarado explained that euthanasia “is not the path I... Read more
5 things to know about the debate on euthanasia in Ecuador
The discussion started Nov. 20 when Ecuador’s constitutional court began to evaluate arguments regarding the request of a woman to... Read more
After elections, bishops of Ecuador call for building together the common good
In their statement titled “Building together the common good,” the Ecuadorian Bishops’ Conference noted that “what matters is the homeland.” Read more
Pope Francis condemns assassination of Ecuadorian presidential candidate
The presidential candidate had been an outspoken critic of the violence caused by drug trafficking. Read more
Ecuador bishops condemn assassination of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio
In a statement, the Ecuadorian bishops expressed their “deep solidarity” with Villavicencio’s family. Read more
Shooting at funeral home in Ecuador leaves four dead
The archbishop of Portoviejo, Eduardo José Castillo Pino, asked the faithful to pray for the end of violence in Ecuador. Read more
Latin America celebrates Day of the Unborn Child with pro-life marches in several countries
March 25 is celebrated as the Day of the Unborn Child in Latin America, and large pro-life marches were held... Read more
Bishops urge conversion amid drug gang violence in Ecuador
Drug trafficking gangs in Ecuador have reacted to the government’s efforts to retake control of the prisons by launching a... Read more
Mass in Ecuador to be offered for babies lost in miscarriage or as newborns
On Nov. 1 the Archdiocese of Guayaquil will offer a Mass for children lost in miscarriage or as newborns. Read more
Mark your calendars! International Eucharistic Congress set for September 2024
The theme of the next International Eucharistic Congress, to be held in Quito, Ecuador, will be the healing power of... Read more
Biden administration financing drag queen shows for minors in Ecuador
The U.S. State Department has contributed $20,600 to finance workshops and “drag queen” performances at the Abraham Lincoln North American... Read more
Pro-life bell forged in Poland and blessed by Pope Francis resounds in Ecuador
The bell is one of three known as the ‘Voice of the Unborn.’ Read more
Ecuadorian bishops congratulate their country's first woman to win an Olympic gold medal
The Ecuadorian bishops congratulated on Twitter Neisi Dajomes, the country’s first woman to win gold in the Olympics, for her... Read more
Ecuadorian priest awarded by city for feeding hundreds of the needy daily
The Mayor's Office of Guayaquil on Sunday awarded Fr. Wilson Malavé Parrales, director of the Lord of Good Hope Soup... Read more
Ecuadorian bishops say corruption claims 'without foundation' after double-resignations in diocese
The Ecuadorian bishops have rejected claims that corruption was behind the unusual simultaneous resignation of a bishop and his presumptive... Read more
Ecuadorian court approves decriminalizing abortion in cases of rape
The Constitutional Court of Ecuador ruled Wednesday to approve the decriminalization of abortion in cases of rape. Read more
Ecuador to host International Eucharistic Congress in 2024
The Vatican announced Saturday that Pope Francis had designated the Archdiocese of Quito in Ecuador the host of the 2024... Read more
