Diego López Marina
Diego Lopez Marina has a degree in Communication Sciences with a specialization in journalism from the University of San Martín de Porres (Peru). He began his professional career in 2015, as an editor for the Journalistic Archive area of the Diario El Comercio. In 2016 he began working as an writer for ACI Prensa and since 2018 he has been working as a web editor.
Articles by Diego López Marina
Christians in Gaza face ‘worst period’ since start of war, report says
Mar 14, 2024 / 07:00 amThe pontifical foundation Aid to the Church in Need reported that the Christian community in Gaza “is going through the worst period” since the start of the war.
Abortion laws in Latin America: Which side is winning?
Mar 12, 2024 / 17:00 pmLatin America is in the midst of a prolonged debate on abortion, with laws varying significantly from country to country.
Archbishop of Port-au-Prince: ‘There is real danger of civil war in Haiti’
Mar 11, 2024 / 16:20 pmPort-au-Prince Archbishop Max Leroy Mésidor shared his perspective on the difficult situation facing his country and the pastoral work of the Church.
French bishops lament country’s enshrinement of abortion in constitution
Mar 1, 2024 / 16:00 pmThe French Bishops’ Conference said it was “saddened” by the Senate’s overwhelming passage of the constitutional measure.
In mourning, actor Gary Sinise extols his son’s musical legacy, love of the Catholic faith
Feb 29, 2024 / 18:00 pmGary Sinise, the Catholic actor who played Lt. Dan in the 1994 movie “Forrest Gump,” announced the death of his 33-year-old son Mac, the victim of a rare form of cancer.
Two San Francisco Bay Catholic schools to close over security and other concerns
Feb 27, 2024 / 07:00 amIn addition to security issues, the Diocese of Oakland said the reasons for the closings include the presence of human trafficking activity near the school.
Ecuadorian bishops oppose decriminalization of euthanasia: ‘Human life is sacred’
Feb 15, 2024 / 18:30 pm“Human life is sacred and inviolable. Any complicity with death ends up being paid for by the weakest and most vulnerable,” the bishops said.
10 important things to know about Ash Wednesday
Feb 14, 2024 / 10:20 amAsh Wednesday begins the season of Lent, which is structured to spiritually prepare to walk with the Lord through his passion and celebrate his resurrection.
Ecuador’s Constitutional Court decriminalizes euthanasia
Feb 8, 2024 / 15:45 pmAccording to one pro-life leader, “this is a very hard blow against the human dignity and constitutional rights of Ecuadorians.”
Cardinal Lacunza found alive in Panama
Feb 1, 2024 / 18:10 pmCardinal José Luis Lacunza was found “safe and sound” today after being missing since Tuesday, Jan. 30.
Here are 5 Catholic practices to help strengthen your faith life in 2024
Jan 17, 2024 / 07:00 amIn the constant search for spiritual growth and connection to the sacred in everyday life, discovering new ways to strengthen your faith can be transformative.
Church destroyed by ISIS in Iraq completely restored 10 years later
Jan 11, 2024 / 10:00 amThe Dominican Church of Our Lady of the Hour in Mosul, Iraq, has been completely restored after the destruction carried out by Islamic State terrorists 10 years ago.
Peruvian Bishop Escudero delivers comprehensive critique of blessing irregular couples
Jan 4, 2024 / 18:20 pmBishop Rafael Escudero considers the blessing of such couples “a grave abuse of the Most Holy Name of God.”
Dictatorship in Nicaragua posts photos of Bishop Álvarez after U.S. calls for his release
Jan 3, 2024 / 18:00 pmThe dictatorship on Jan. 2 released recent images of the Bishop Rolando Álvarez shortly after the United States government demanded his immediate release.
Second bishop detained by the dictatorship in Nicaragua
Dec 21, 2023 / 17:15 pmThe Nicaraguan police arrested on Dec. 20 the bishop of Siuna, Isidoro del Carmen Mora Ortega.
Ecuadoran with incurable illness: Only God has authority over death
Dec 7, 2023 / 18:30 pmIn an interview with ACI Prensa, CNA’s Spanish-language news partner, Silvio Alvarado explained that euthanasia “is not the path I am going to follow.”
5 things to know about the debate on euthanasia in Ecuador
Nov 28, 2023 / 12:15 pmThe discussion started Nov. 20 when Ecuador’s constitutional court began to evaluate arguments regarding the request of a woman to end her life.
Peruvian bishops hail new law that specifies the rights of the unborn child
Nov 23, 2023 / 09:09 amThe Peruvian Bishops’ Conference congratulated the country’s congress for the passage of Law 31935, which specifies rights to unborn children.
4 key facts about Victoria Villarruel, the Catholic vice president-elect of Argentina
Nov 22, 2023 / 14:48 pmThe vice president-elect is known for expressing her Catholic faith in public and for criticizing policies contrary to her principles, such as abortion.
Catholic leaders in Costa Rica oppose bill forcing priests to break seal of confession
Nov 16, 2023 / 18:50 pmA group of Catholic leaders from Costa Rica recently laid out the position of the Church regarding a bill that seeks to eliminate the seal of confession.