Americas News
Abortion laws in Latin America: Which side is winning?
Latin America is in the midst of a prolonged debate on abortion, with laws varying significantly from country to country. Read more
Archbishop of Port-au-Prince: ‘There is real danger of civil war in Haiti’
Port-au-Prince Archbishop Max Leroy Mésidor shared his perspective on the difficult situation facing his country and the pastoral work of... Read more
Facing drug gang violence ‘God is the people’s only defense,’ Mexican bishop says
On Feb. 28 a parish in La Ruana announced the suspension of religious services, stating that “we are in a... Read more
Argentine President Milei: Abortion is aggravated homicide
The president of Argentina, Javier Milei, says abortion “is murder aggravated by the bond” between mother and child. Read more
Central American bishops to address migration crisis in Darien jungle
The meeting was convened by the Vatican’s Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development and will take place in Panama City. Read more
Pope Francis names retired judge to investigate sex abuse charges against Canadian cardinal
The Archdiocese of Quebec has announced that Pope Francis has ordered an investigation into the accusations of sexual abuse against... Read more
Catholic Church warns of threat posed by organized crime in upcoming elections in Mexico
The Mexican Bishops’ Conference urged authorities responsible for public safety to “guarantee protection and an environment of peace” during the... Read more
What is inclusive language and why is it dangerous?
Inclusive language has been identified as “one of the tools” of gender ideology, a school of thought that has been... Read more
What happens to the saints whose feast day falls on Feb. 29 when there is no leap year?
The Church commemorates some saints on Feb. 29 — but what happens to them the other three years? Read more
Order of Argentine priests spreads the Gospel where the Church has not gone before
The Order of St. Elijah was founded in 2015 and seeks to emulate the saints’ missionary boldness. Read more
Milei ends Argentine government use of ‘inclusive language’ promoted by gender ideology advocates
Argentine President Javier Milei has ordered the prohibition of inclusive language by the national government. Read more
Why did four Mexican bishops meet with organized crime bosses?
Father Mario Ángel Flores Ramos of the Mexican Bishops’ Conference discussed with ACI Prensa the bishops’ recent meeting with organized... Read more
2024 International Congress of Families to be held in Mexico
The theme of this year’s congress will be “All Families Can Be Better.” Read more
Pro-life advocates fight against euthanasia expansions across Canada, Australia
In Canada, euthanasia and assisted suicide have been legal for nearly a decade and in Australia all six of the... Read more
Haitian bishop in ‘stable’ condition after explosion in Port-au-Prince
Bishop Pierre-André Dumas was injured in an explosion in Haiti’s capital on Feb. 18. Read more
Are all religions equal? A Catholic priest responds
Father Eduardo Hayen Cuarón, director of the newspaper Presencia in Mexico, responded to the question of whether all religions are... Read more
Argentine nun remembered for her smile considered for sainthood
The edict has been signed that begins the process prior to the opening of the cause of canonization of Sister... Read more
Seeking peace in Mexico, four bishops meet with organized crime
Four bishops from the Mexican state of Guerrero recently met with members of organized crime in an effort to seek... Read more
Mexican presidential candidates meet with Pope Francis
2024 Mexican presidential candidates Xóchitl Gálvez Ruiz and Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo met separately with Pope Francis this week. Read more
Ecuadorian bishops oppose decriminalization of euthanasia: ‘Human life is sacred’
“Human life is sacred and inviolable. Any complicity with death ends up being paid for by the weakest and most... Read more
