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‘Grant me an undivided heart’: first biography reveals spiritual writings of Sr. Clare Crockett
On April 16, 2016, a 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck Ecuador, killing at least 676 people, including a young religious sister called... Read more
In Ecuador, pro-life groups protest U.N. abortion conditions on coronavirus aid.
Pro-life groups in Ecuador say that United Nations aid to combat the coronavirus pandemic should not require access to abortion... Read more
Benedictine Sisters in Ecuador inaugurate baby drop-off box
A group of religious sisters in Santo Domingo, Ecuador has installed the country’s first baby drop-off box, as an alternative... Read more
Ecuador march protests abortion, gay marriage
Tens of thousands took to the streets of Guayaquil, Ecuador on June 22 in support of life, marriage, conscience protections,... Read more
Ecuadorian bishops lament court's recognition of same-sex marriage
The Ecuadorian bishops' conference expressed Thursday their rejection of the recognition of same-sex marriage by the Constitutional Court, and recalled... Read more
Ecuador shelter serves patients and orphaned children with HIV
The San Luis Gonzaga Catholic shelter in Guayaquil, Ecuador, provides free lodging and care for people with HIV, including children... Read more
Ecuador congress affirms parents' rights to educate kids on sexuality
The National Assembly of Ecuador on July 31 unanimously upheld the right of parents to educate their children “in accordance... Read more
CDF laicizes Ecuadorian priest for abuse of minors
An Ecuadorian priest accused of the sexual abuse and possible torture of minors was dismissed from the clerical state by... Read more
Documentary highlights life of religious sister who died in Ecuador earthquake
A new documentary film entitled “All or Nothing” tells the story of Sister Clare Crockett, a religious sister who died... Read more
The perfect Christmas gift: a wedding dress for a poor bride
A Catholic wedding planner has encouraged married women in Ecuador to “put a smile on the face of a poor... Read more
God captured my heart – the story of a nun killed in Ecuador's quake
Sister Clare Crockett, an Irish religious sister, was among those who died in the massive Ecuador earthquake on Saturday. Her... Read more
More than 25,000 march for life and family in Ecuador
Under the theme “Love in motion,” more than 25,000 people participated in the ninth annual the Day of the Unborn... Read more
'Remember your roots': Pope goes off-the-cuff to priests, religious
In his last encounter during his visit to Ecuador, Pope Francis on Wednesday warned priests and religious against career ambitions... Read more
Ecuador is 'a Church on the move'
Everyone at the Vatican is praying for the fruits of the Pope’s apostolic visit to Latin America, but there is... Read more
The man who put Laudato Si into practice in Ecuador – 40 years ago
Among the members of civil society Pope Francis met with in Quito was an Italian who helped build a banking... Read more
Pope: Evangelizing isn't about big talk – it's about joy
In his second homily while visiting Ecuador, Pope Francis spoke on Tuesday of the importance of fostering unity through evangelization,... Read more
Pray that the family synod will deepen the Church's spiritual discernment, Pope asks
During a Mass said on Monday, the first full day of his visit to Ecuador, Pope Francis called for prayers... Read more
What did he just say? Pope Francis off-the-cuff in Latin America
The world is about to see a new side to Pope Francis and, interestingly, it could be the most intimate... Read more
These nuns are making the Pope's vestments for Ecuador
Within the walls of the convent in Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas, Ecuador, the Carmelite nuns are busy making liturgical... Read more
Pope's first South America stop: Ecuador's sanctuary of Divine Mercy
After arriving to Ecuador for his 10 day trip to South America, Pope Francis' first stop will be Guayaquil's Sanctuary... Read more
