Americas News
Bolivian bishops after elections: ‘A new chapter in the country’s political history opens’
The Bolivian Bishops’ Conference expressed hope after Bolivia’s recent general election, which marked a change in the country’s political direction. Read more
‘Being a young Catholic is difficult’: The challenges facing young Cubans today
Young Cubans live their Catholic faith in a country fraught with challenges. Read more
Nicaraguan dictatorship confiscates Catholic school: ‘An outrage against religious freedom’
The dictatorship of Daniel Ortega and his wife and “co-president” Rosario Murillo in Nicaragua on Aug. 12 confiscated one of... Read more
Uruguay’s lower House passes euthanasia bill, which now heads to Senate
Uruguay’s Chamber of Representatives passed a bill that, if passed in the Senate, would make it the third South American... Read more
Catholic heroes seem to ‘shine brighter’: A Protestant returns home
The cornerstone of Kevin Lara’s conversion was the real presence of the Lord in the Eucharist. “I thought we Protestants... Read more
At 76 and wheelchair-bound, acolyte serves God ‘with all I can do’
Reynaldo José Osorio Muñoz doesn’t let his age or disability interfere with his desire to serve God at the altar... Read more
Book on the thought of Pope Francis to be distributed in Buenos Aires province schools
The government of Buenos Aires province in Argentina will distribute the book “The Teacher: The Humanism of Pope Francis” in... Read more
Archdiocese of Port-au-Prince denounces the ‘collapse of humanity’ in Haitian society
The Archdiocese of Port-au-Prince denounced the “collapse of humanity” in Haitian society in response to the kidnapping of nine people... Read more
Colombian senator dies 2 months after being shot by assassin
Colombian Sen. Miguel Uribe Turbay died Monday morning, Aug. 11, just over two months after being shot by a hitman,... Read more
Cardinal Chomali: 21st-century Christian ‘will either be a martyr or will not be a Christian’
“The Christian of the 21st century will either be a martyr or will not be a Christian,” said the archbishop... Read more
Church in El Salvador criticizes constitutional reform allowing unlimited presidential terms
The Catholic hierarchy in El Salvador has opposed the recent reform that allows current President Nayib Bukele and his successors... Read more
Lay missionary and 3-year-old boy kidnapped from orphanage in Haiti
On the morning of Sunday, Aug. 3, nine people working at an orphanage in Port-au-Prince, the capital of Haiti, were... Read more
Global Mass-finding app surpasses 2 million downloads
Eleven years ago, Argentine computer science graduate Pablo Licheri made it possible for the faithful to participate in the Eucharist... Read more
New Argentine landmark: The world’s largest mural honors Pope Francis
Just a few meters from Immaculate Conception Cathedral in the Argentine city of La Plata stands the world’s largest mural... Read more
Relic of Carlo Acutis stolen from parish in Argentina
A relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis was stolen from St. Dominic Savio Parish in the Argentine Archdiocese of Paraná. Read more
Catholic Church in Uruguay warns of risks of approving euthanasia
As Uruguay’s Chamber of Deputies gets ready to vote on a euthanasia bill on Aug. 5, Church leaders and health... Read more
‘The Virgin Everywhere’ project lines Mexico’s borders with images of Our Lady of Guadalupe
The “The Virgin Everywhere” project has completed its latest challenge: covering the entire perimeter of Mexico with images of Our... Read more
Opus Dei denounces media manipulation in lawsuit by former assistant numeraries
Opus Dei has denounced the “manipulation of judicial proceedings to create a media and public opinion case” in the lawsuit... Read more
With Church as facilitator, Colombian armed group to hand over 13 tons of weapons
An armed group in Colombia pledged to hand over 13.5 tons of weapons to the government after reaching an agreement... Read more
Peru presents Pope Leo XIV tourist route to showcase his life in the country
“Leo’s Route” seeks to show the world 39 places related to Pope Leo XIV’s life in the country of Peru,... Read more
