Americas News

Venezuelan migrants receive food while waiting for information to enter Peru in Arica, at the Chile-Peru border, on May 4, 2023.

Bishop on Venezuelan migrant crisis: ‘Serious thing’ to sacrifice people for failed system

May 10, 2023

By Walter Sanchez Silva

Bishop Marco Antonio Cortez Lara called it a shame when governments “get lost in these tangles of ideologies and sacrifice... Read more

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Gas shortage in Cuba: Priest needs electric bicycle to offer Mass in distant parishes

May 9, 2023

By Walter Sanchez Silva

Father Kenny Fernández Delgado, a priest of the Archdiocese of Havana, shared a series of tweets about his difficulties reaching... Read more

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Canada replaces crosses in new Royal Crown with maple leaves and snowflakes

May 9, 2023

By Kevin J. Jones

The new redesign intended to emphasize the “Canadian identity of the monarchy” was recommended by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Read more

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Mexican pro-life leader in court for criticizing trans legislator

May 5, 2023

By David Ramos

Rodrigo Iván Cortés had criticized Salma Luévano, a trans woman, for disrespectful remarks the federal legislator made regarding religious leaders. Read more

A group of migrants from South America crosses the Rio Bravo border between Mexico and the United States to request asylum.

Mexican bishop expresses Church’s concern for unaccompanied child migrants

May 5, 2023

By Ana Paula Morales

Auxiliary Bishop Francisco Javier Acero said those who suffer the most are “unaccompanied minors.” Read more

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In 5 years the Church in Nicaragua has suffered more than 500 attacks, 90 in 2023 alone

May 4, 2023

By Walter Sanchez Silva

Researcher and lawyer Martha Patricia Molina on May 3 presented the third installment of her report “Nicaragua: A Persecuted Church?” Read more

Pilgrimage to the Holy Christ of the Quebrada in April 2023.

More than 134,000 make pilgrimage to venerate renowned crucifix in Argentina

May 2, 2023

By Julieta Villar

Pilgrims came this past weekend to the village of Villa de la Quebrada in central Argentina to bring their intentions... Read more

The March for Life in Mexico City, April 29, 2023.

25,000 turn out for March for Life in Mexico City to demand an end to abortion

May 2, 2023

By Eduardo Berdejo

Abortion was legalized in the Mexican capital in 2007. Read more

For the last two weeks of April 2023, hundreds of migrants — mostly Venezuelans but also Colombians and Haitians — have been trying to leave Chile and enter Peru because Chile has toughened its immigration policies.

Bishops of Chile and Peru call for dialogue to resolve migratory crisis at border

May 1, 2023

By Eduardo Berdejo

For the last two weeks, hundreds of migrants — mostly Venezuelans but also Colombians and Haitians — have been trying... Read more

The bishops of Cuba meet with the government April 26, 2023.

Cuban bishops present vision for country in meeting with communist government

May 1, 2023

By Eduardo Berdejo

The bishops presented to the communist government “their criteria and vision regarding the reality that the Cuban people are experiencing.” Read more

Daisy Sandoval in the Darién Gap.

Venezuelan migrant thanks God, recounts journey through dangerous jungle to U.S.

Apr 29, 2023

By Ana Paula Morales

Daisy Sandoval is a 25-year-old single mother who left Venezuela in February in search of the “American dream.” Read more

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680 babies saved during 40 Days for Life spring Lenten campaign

Apr 28, 2023

By Eduardo Berdejo

The international organization said 23,528 children have been rescued since the initiative began in 2007. Read more

Woman holding transgender sign. Via Shutterstock

Mexico law banning ‘conversion therapy’ would unleash ‘witch hunt,’ pro-family leader says

Apr 27, 2023

By Ana Paula Morales

The bill makes changes to the Federal Criminal Code and the General Law on Health and would criminalize so-called “conversion... Read more

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Legionaries of Christ present annual report on sexual abuse of minors by priests

Apr 23, 2023

By Nicolás de Cárdenas

The report gives an account of the commitments made regarding victims of abuse by the congregation and the creation of... Read more

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Priest says Church in Cuba in position to propose transition from communism to free society

Apr 23, 2023

By Eduardo Berdejo

In recent months, the economic and social situation has worsened in Cuba, where 72% of the inhabitants live below the... Read more

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Thousands of signatures presented to Mexican Congress urging defeat of euthanasia bill

Apr 22, 2023

By Ana Paula Morales

In an April 19 statement, the Actívate platform said that “euthanasia is a form of assisted death that has no... Read more

The pro-life parade in Arequipa, Peru, April 15, 2023.

More than 100,000 turn out for pro-life, pro-family parade in Peru

Apr 22, 2023

By Walter Sanchez Silva

More than 100,000 people participated April 15 in the Parade for Life and Family, in the city of Arequipa, Peru. Read more

Daniel Ortega / Bishop Silvio Báez.

Exiled Nicaraguan bishop says Ortega’s attacks are ‘a sign of desperation’

Apr 18, 2023

By Walter Sanchez Silva

Auxiliary Bishop Silvio Báez of Managua, Nicaragua responded to new verbal attacks of the country's bishops by Nicaraguan dictator Daniel... Read more

The dictatorship of President Daniel Ortega on April 13, 2023, expelled from Nicaragua three nuns who were running a home for the elderly.

Dictatorship in Nicaragua expels three nuns who were serving the elderly

Apr 14, 2023

By Walter Sanchez Silva

In a new attack against the Catholic Church, the dictatorship of President Daniel Ortega expelled three nuns from Nicaragua. Read more

Christ of Peace statue in Mexico.

Largest statue of Christ in Mexico dedicated on Easter Sunday

Apr 13, 2023

By Ana Paula Morales

The monumental sculpture which sits atop a pedestal measures 108 feet high, which makes it the largest of its kind... Read more