Americas News
Killer of martyred Argentine Blessed Wenceslao Pedernera gets life in prison
After seven months of hearings, the trial for the murder 47 years ago of the martyr Blessed Wenceslao Pedernera finally... Read more
Nuncio asks Brazil bishop who criticized Amazon synod to leave prelature
The apostolic nuncio in Brazil has asked Bishop Emeritus José Luis Azcona Hermoso to no longer live in the territory... Read more
Pope Francis appoints Colombian priest as auxiliary bishop in Archdiocese of Quebec
Pope Francis appointed a Colombian-born priest, Fr. Juan Carlos Londoño, to serve as a new auxiliary bishop in the Archdiocese... Read more
Critics: Death stats in Canada, some U.S. states hide euthanasia, assisted suicide numbers
Euthanasia and assisted suicide do not appear in the top 10 list of causes of death in Canada despite comprising... Read more
‘Groundbreaking’ gene-editing therapy receives thumbs up from Catholic bioethicist
A new gene-editing therapy designed to help treat patients suffering from sickle cell disease has been endorsed by the National... Read more
Fact or fiction? 9 popular myths about Our Lady of Guadalupe
In the 500 years since Our Lady of Guadalupe appeared, the image of Our Lady has become the subject of... Read more
World’s ‘largest living Nativity scene’ opens in Colombia
Since Dec. 2, the faithful in Barranquilla, Colombia, have been able to visit the staging of “the largest Nativity scene... 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
Quebec Archdiocese celebrates 350th anniversary with jubilee year of celebration
The oldest diocese in Canada begins Dec. 8, 2023, a yearlong celebration with an opening Mass at the country’s historic... Read more
Ecuadoran with incurable illness: Only God has authority over death
In an interview with ACI Prensa, CNA’s Spanish-language news partner, Silvio Alvarado explained that euthanasia “is not the path I... Read more
Here are 5 things to know about Cardinal Burke
As details of the prelate’s housing situation in Vatican City continue to develop, here are some important things to know... Read more
Mexican lawmakers urged to oppose bill criminalizing ‘conversion therapy’
The proposal calls for significant penalties, including prison sentences and fines, for those who offer or perform such therapy. Read more
Boy walks 7 miles on muddy roads to receive confirmation, gets a blessing from the pope
The night before confirmation, the boy’s parents began to worry because the family vehicles were not going to make it... Read more
Mexican exorcist warns against ‘vampires’ that can draw you away from God during Advent
“In the spiritual life our vampires are our bad habits, especially vices,” the exorcist said. “They enter our lives slowly,... Read more
Mexican bishop: thief who stole Eucharist is excommunicated
The prelate declared the act as “a violation of the sacred place [the chapel] and a sacrilege against the sacred... Read more
Mexican presidential hopeful Verástegui pledges to eliminate gender ideology from schools
Eduardo Verástegui, producer of the box office hit “Sound of Freedom,” must gather almost 1 million signatures by early January... Read more
Cancun could become an abortion tourism destination with opening of new clinic
Marie Stopes International opened a clinic Nov. 23 in Cancun in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo, raising concerns among... Read more
Holy Door sealed at nation’s largest Catholic church
A Holy Door, which is traditionally sealed prior to jubilee years, provides special graces for pilgrims who walk through them. Read more
Constant thefts in churches plague Mexican archdiocese
The Archdiocese of San Luis Potosí expressed its concern about the constant wave of thefts that is plaguing churches in... Read more
Opus Dei priest dies from heart attack while preaching at retreat
Father Fadi Sarraf, a recently ordained priest of Opus Dei, reportedly died of a heart attack while preaching at a... Read more
