Americas News
How to accompany cancer patients? Four experts propose some ways
Four experts offer important and practical ways to be supportive of family members and friends who have cancer. Read more
Mexican bishops, activists mobilize against legalization of abortion in Mexico City
Mexico’s bishops pointed out that, as pastors, they cannot “remain silent” in the face of what they consider a threat... Read more
Pro-life action conference in Calgary draws more than 100 activists
Conference organizers have designed the event to be an occasion to learn more about opportunities within Canada’s pro-life movement. Read more
Church in Argentina hails ‘exemplary ruling’ against surrogacy
The court rejected the request of a “married” male couple who had contracted with a woman for a child and... Read more
Cause for beatification of Sister Clare Crockett opened
The congregation of Sister Clare Crockett, a young nun who died in 2016 during an earthquake in Ecuador, announced the... Read more
Heralds of the Gospel founder dies at 85
Monsignor João Scognamiglio Clá Dias, founder of the Heralds of the Gospel, died in the early morning hours of Nov.... Read more
Visiting a cemetery on All Souls’ Day? Here are some recommendations
In Mexico, families typically visit the graves of their loved ones to clean them, light candles, and bring food, drinks,... Read more
Pope Francis to Mexicans: Keep being devotees of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Pope Francis shared a heartfelt video message addressed to Mexicans in which he reminded the country of its “great fortune”... Read more
Quebec to now allow assisted suicide for individuals incapable of giving consent
“Advance requests” for medical aid in dying may be made by individuals who have been diagnosed with illnesses such as... Read more
Canadian bishops call for greater focus on palliative care in health care, medical training
With euthanasia rates soaring across the country, Canada’s Catholic bishops are appealing for greater emphasis on palliative care. Read more
Black legend of Spanish conquest is ‘profoundly anti-Catholic,’ historian says
For renowned historian Jorge Traslosheros, the so-called “black legend” of the Spanish conquest of lands in the Americas arose as... Read more
Mexican Catholics gather in shopping center to pray rosary in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe
The initiative began with the purpose of bringing the faith closer to those who no longer attend church. Read more
Minivan driver plows into crowd at pro-life event in Mexico, injuring 16
In total, 16 people, including adults, young people, and children, suffered various injuries, including fractures, multiple contusions, sprains, and burns. Read more
Pope Francis expels two more members of Sodality of Christian Life
The apostolic nunciature in Peru announced that Pope Francis has approved the expulsion of two more members of the Sodalitium... Read more
Murdered priest in Mexico remembered as ‘tireless apostle of peace’
Father Marcelo Pérez, a priest of the Diocese of San Cristóbal de las Casas in Chiapas, was killed by two... Read more
Gustavo Gutiérrez, ‘father of liberation theology,’ dies at 96
Gustavo Gutiérrez Merino, the Peruvian Dominican priest considered the ”father” of liberation theology, died Oct. 22 at the age of... Read more
Church in Venezuela demands release of minors jailed in election protests
Venezuela’s bishops reiterated their sharp criticism of the government’s “arbitrary arrests and violations of human rights that occurred after the... Read more
Thousands of Colombians protest government’s embrace of gender ideology
Thousands of Colombians took to the streets over the weekend to demand the repeal of a government health policy that... Read more
Mexican priest shot dead after celebrating Mass
Father Marcelo Pérez of the Diocese of San Cristóbal de las Casas in Mexicao was shot dead after he had... Read more
How do you handle the presence of a restless child at Mass?
It’s essential to get Catholic children used to fulfilling the obligation to attend Mass weekly as well as on holy... Read more
