Diego López Marina
Diego Lopez Marina has a degree in Communication Sciences with a specialization in journalism from the University of San Martín de Porres (Peru). He began his professional career in 2015, as an editor for the Journalistic Archive area of the Diario El Comercio. In 2016 he began working as an writer for ACI Prensa and since 2018 he has been working as a web editor.
Articles by Diego López Marina
Bishop Barron warns about fake AI videos impersonating him
Aug 21, 2025 / 14:15 pmBishop Robert Barron warned about the proliferation of fake videos created with artificial intelligence circulating on social media impersonating him.
Greek Catholic bishop in Ukraine: Only 37 parishes remain active
Aug 14, 2025 / 15:57 pmMaksym Ryabukha, Greek Catholic bishop of the Exarchate of Donetsk, Ukraine, frequently travels to visit what remain of his war-torn parishes.
Christians in Laos driven from their homes, forced to live in rainforest
Aug 14, 2025 / 14:36 pmDespite the fact that Laos officially guarantees the right to worship, Christians in rural areas of the country are being forced to live in the rainforest.
Pope Leo XIV marks moon landing anniversary with call to U.S. astronaut Buzz Aldrin
Jul 21, 2025 / 06:30 amPope Leo XIV marked the 56th anniversary of the 1969 Apollo 11 moon landing with a video call to U.S. astronaut Buzz Aldrin.
South Korean priests undergo AI training
Jul 17, 2025 / 07:30 amThe Diocese of Suwon, South Korea, brought together priests to learn about the use of artificial intelligence tools in parish life.
Amid great danger, ‘Jesus wants his Church to remain in Syria,’ archbishop says
Jul 15, 2025 / 17:46 pmThe Syrian Catholic archbishop of Homs in Syria, Jacques Mourad, has issued an urgent appeal for the future of the Christian presence in that country.
Athlete, convert to Catholicism, and future priest: The story of Josh Brooks
Jul 13, 2025 / 14:55 pmJosh Brooks, a native of Delaware County in metro Philadelphia, dreamed of following in the footsteps of his idol LeBron James and becoming a professional basketball player.
Vatican secretary for protection of minors: ‘Harming a victim is harming the image of God’
Jun 23, 2025 / 06:00 amBishop Luis Manuel Alí Herrera contends that instead of a single reparative action, victims of abuse require “an in-depth process that listens to, welcomes, and accompanies.”
Pope Leo XIV’s Peruvian goddaughter shares testimony
May 26, 2025 / 07:00 am“He always told us that faith isn’t just about going to Mass, but about living with charity, loving one’s neighbor, and being a light for others,” says the pope’s Peruvian goddaughter.
Who is the patron saint of Pope Leo XIV’s final vows?
May 20, 2025 / 09:21 amWondering who Pope Leo XIV’s favorite saint is? A Peruvian missionary priest who is a close friend and confidant of the pontiff has the answer.
Election of Pope Leo XIV celebrated with Mass of Thanksgiving in Peru
May 11, 2025 / 18:23 pmThe celebration vibrated with joy following the election of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost Martínez — both a U.S. and Peruvian citizen — as pope on May 8.
How Francis will be remembered: ‘He left us a great love that we are obliged to replicate’
May 3, 2025 / 08:00 amFollowing Pope Francis’ passing, one of his closest Argentine friends remembered him with gratitude, emphasizing that his legacy is impossible to minimize.
8 gestures of austerity and love for the poor by Pope Francis
Apr 29, 2025 / 16:19 pmSince his time as archbishop of Buenos Aires, Pope Francis was already known for his humility, closeness to the poor, and an austere lifestyle that spoke louder than words.
Emergency Missions: transforming lives and bringing hope to the most vulnerable in Peru
Apr 10, 2025 / 06:00 amIn one of the most poverty-stricken areas of Lima, Peru, where hopelessness has long prevailed, a man who once rejected the Church now leads a revolution of solidarity.
Powerful reflections from saints on Lent: fasting, penance, and conversion
Mar 19, 2025 / 07:00 amSix saints and blesseds have offered these profound reflections on how to live this time of Lent authentically through fasting and conversion of heart.
10 important things to know about Ash Wednesday
Mar 5, 2025 / 04:00 amAsh Wednesday begins the season of Lent, which is structured to spiritually prepare to walk with the Lord through his passion and celebrate his resurrection.
Frank Caprio: ‘The world’s kindest judge’ faces toughest battle of his life with cancer
Feb 23, 2025 / 09:30 amJudge Frank Caprio has become one of the most recognizable faces in the U.S. judicial system for his acts of kindness and compassion.
‘Carlo Acutis, I am in your hands’: Catholic pediatrician recovers from cancer
Feb 19, 2025 / 10:00 amWith a radiant smile, pediatric physician María Dolores Rosique recounts with renewed faith her testimony of healing after overcoming aggressive abdominal cancer.
Meet 7 ‘Generation X’ Catholics on their way to sainthood
Feb 17, 2025 / 06:00 amSeveral of these seven members of Generation X — born between 1965 and 1980 — are already beatified, while others are in the process of beatification.
From international pickpocket to redemption: Víctor Sono’s story
Feb 16, 2025 / 11:00 amVíctor Sono Neira spent years trapped in addiction and crime as an international pickpocket. Today, at the age of 72, he is a living testimony to God’s mercy and forgiveness.