Americas News
Nunciature in El Salvador issues correction for liturgical abuse
The apostolic nunciature in El Salvador issued a correction for irregularities during a Mass marking the 45th anniversary of the... Read more
Inspired by John Paul II, Catholic maternal health organization celebrates 30 years
MaterCare International celebrates 30 years of supporting ethical maternal health care in developing regions around the globe, thanks to St.... Read more
Fisherman lost at sea for 95 days recounts miraculous rescue
Fisherman Máximo “Gatón” Napa never lost his faith while being stranded at sea for 95 days until he was finally... Read more
23 new Legionary priests to be ordained at the Vatican
Twenty-three men will be ordained as new Legionaries of Christ priests at the Vatican this spring. Read more
Colombia to host 2025 International Congress on Religious Tourism
The 2025 International Congress on Religious Tourism will explore “how evangelization and tourism can promote the social and economic development... Read more
The true story of the International Day of the Unborn Child and the role of St. John Paul II
On March 25, the solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord, the International Day of the Unborn Child is celebrated... Read more
Canadian bishops condemn government proposal to strip faith groups of charitable status
The Canadian bishops highlighted in their letters to Canada’s Finance Department that “40% of all charitable organizations in Canada are... Read more
Pope Francis gifts his Presidential Medal of Freedom to Buenos Aires cathedral
Pope Francis has gifted the Presidential Medal of Freedom awarded to him by former U.S. President Joe Biden to the... Read more
Powerful reflections from saints on Lent: fasting, penance, and conversion
Six saints and blesseds have offered these profound reflections on how to live this time of Lent authentically through fasting... Read more
‘Blood flows every day in Haiti’: Archbishop calls on international community to save lives
“Please do not delay, because we are on the brink of disaster,” Archbishop Max Leroy Mésidor of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, pleaded. Read more
Nicaraguan dictatorship tightens monitoring of Catholic priests
The regime is now keeping Catholic priests under surveillance, checking their cellphones, and demanding weekly reports on their activities. Read more
Death camp in Mexico: Church denounces ‘cruelty and human wretchedness’
The Catholic Church in Mexico expressed its “profound indignation and grief” following the discovery of an organized crime training and... Read more
Peruvian bishop denounces ‘direct attack’ on Church’s freedom of speech
A Peruvian bishop has denounced an attack on the Church’s freedom of speech by LGBTQ+ activists who accuse the Church... Read more
Cathedrals, churches in Mexico vandalized during International Women’s Day marches
In the state of Jalisco, the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption of Most Holy Mary in Guadalajara was tagged with... Read more
Pope Francis, Argentine bishops express solidarity with flood victims
In addition to prayers, the Church in Argentina has sent material aid to Bahía Blanca, which suffered severe flooding March... Read more
Mexican bishops warn of ‘manifestations of death’ in the country
In a statement issued on March 5, the Mexican Bishops’ Conference specifically pointed out problems such as “the decriminalization and... Read more
Vatican suppresses Miles Christi order in Argentina
“This decision was specifically approved by Pope Francis on Feb. 6, 2025,” stated an official communication released by the AICA... Read more
Colombian bishops discuss with President Petro their role in peace process with guerillas
A meeting between the leadership of the Colombian Catholic Church and President Gustavo Petro addressed crucial issues such as the... Read more
10 important things to know about Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday begins the season of Lent, which is structured to spiritually prepare to walk with the Lord through his... Read more
Cardinal renews mission of top Guadalupe expert
Cardinal Carlos Aguiar Retes has renewed the mission of Father Eduardo Chávez, considered the leading expert on the apparitions of... Read more
