Americas News
5,000 murders in Haiti this year: Bishops decry ‘dehumanizing violence’
The bishops of Haiti denounced the “dehumanizing violence” that has plagued the country since the beginning of 2024. Read more
Fact or fiction? 9 popular myths about Our Lady of Guadalupe
In the almost 500 years since Our Lady of Guadalupe appeared, her image has become the subject of several popular... Read more
Report: 80 priests murdered in Mexico over last three decades
Father Omar Sotelo Aguilar noted that “as never before in the history of Mexico, violence has reached worrying levels, striking... Read more
Quebec bishops ‘deeply concerned’ after premier says he wants to end prayer in public
Bishop Martin Laliberté said the bishops there were “deeply concerned about the erasure of people and believing communities from Quebec’s... Read more
Outspoken Calgary Bishop Emeritus Frederick Henry dies at 81
Throughout his career, Bishop Frederick Henry was unafraid to challenge mainstream narratives, often drawing national attention for his positions. Read more
Meet the Franciscan friar who baptized St. Juan Diego
Many people know the story of St. Juan Diego but are less familiar with the Franciscan missionary who baptized him. Read more
Alberta government considers new euthanasia regulations
In the face of growing popularity of euthanasia throughout Canada, the province of Alberta is seeking citizen input on “oversight... Read more
Battle over gender policies for minors also rages in Chile
Since mid-2024, Chile’s legislative branch has been reviewing various regulations on the use of medications and procedures for the “gender... Read more
Nicaraguan dictatorship kidnaps and expels another priest
The dictatorship of Daniel Ortega in Nicaragua has kidnapped and expelled from the country Father Floriano Ceferino Vargas, a priest... Read more
Why is legalization of abortion making rapid advances in Mexico?
Over the past six years, the legalization of abortion has accelerated rapidly in Mexico, with 19 of the country’s 32... Read more
Central American bishops call for day of prayer for Catholic Church in Nicaragua
The bishops of Panama, Costa Rica, Honduras, El Salvador, and Guatemala are inviting the faithful to participate in a day... Read more
Pope Francis’ letter to Nicaraguan Catholics is ‘balm for our spirit,’ exiles say
Catholics exiled from Nicaragua are expressing their gratitude for the recent letter of encouragement Pope Francis sent to the persecuted... Read more
Canadian priest assigned to Vatican’s Secretariat of State
Father Paul Goo said he will be “supporting the coordination of the Holy Father’s communication in English-speaking parts of the... Read more
Catholic Church in El Salvador calls on president to maintain ban on gold mining
The Catholic Church in El Salvador has asked President Nayib Bukele not to repeal the 2017 law that prohibits the... Read more
Mexican bishops clarify: There is no ‘Mayan rite’
Mexico’s bishops have issued a statement clarifying that there is no such thing as an approved “Mayan rite” of the... Read more
9-year-old Alex follows example of Carlos Acutis, considers him a friend
The life of Carlo Acutis, who is set to be canonized next year as the first millennial saint, inspires people... Read more
Couples find sacramental marriages ‘in God’s perfect timing’
In total 121 couples had their marriages convalidated this year in the Archdiocese of Vancouver, an increase from last year's... Read more
Priest accused of being involved in alleged plot to assassinate president of Brazil
According to authorities, the publication of the list of defendants in the final report of the investigation was authorized by... Read more
How will Trump impact abortion, gender, and migration policies in Latin America?
The incoming administration of Donald Trump will have repercussions well beyond the nation’s borders, including in Latin America. Read more
Pope Francis laicizes schismatic Argentine priest
Fernando María Cornet wrote a book in 2023 titled “Habemus Antipapam?” (“Do We Have an Antipope?”), Argentine newspaper La Nación... Read more
