Pope Francis' point man on immigration has urged Catholics to "welcome and protect" migrants, who ply increasingly perilous paths as they flee hardship and danger -- only to meet indifference and hostility at the destinations.
In a homily celebrated Aug. 20 in Panama
Recognizing the treasured value and efforts of religious sisters, one of Catholic Extension's latest initiatives involving them is the U.S.-Latin American Sisters Exchange Program. Since its inception in 2013, the program -- possible thanks to a partnership with the Conrad N. Hilton
WASHINGTON (OSV News) -- Hispanics revitalize parishes and keep cities alive, clinging to their faith in God, their family and the church, which they see as a fiesta, according to Washington Auxiliary Bishop Evelio Menjívar. "As Hispanic Catholics, we have much to
Saying he wanted to promote even "stronger links" between the dioceses of Latin America and the Caribbean and the poorest people in their territories, Pope Francis ordered changes to the structure of a foundation established by St. John Paul II 30 years
Synodality is not a reorganization of church structures but rather a path of ecclesial communion that seeks to open minds and hearts to the will of the Holy Spirit, Pope Francis said.
In a video message to members of the Pontifical Commission for
During the pandemic, parishes in the Diocese of Valle de Chalco on the outskirts of Mexico City have made care packages, taken meals to families of COVID-19 patients and operated food banks.
But they are seeing more and more problems from the pandemic.
"You
Pope Francis appointed Argentine theologian Emilce Cuda as the new head of office of the Pontifical Commission for Latin America, a position she assumes Sept. 1. A laywoman and mother of two, Cuda will work with the new secretary, Rodrigo Guerra López,
Pope Francis sought the intercession of the first Indigenous saint of the Americas as COVID-19 continued to devastate many Latin American countries.
While greeting Spanish-speaking faithful during his weekly general audience Dec. 9, the pope marked the feast day of St. Juan Diego,
Government leaders and authorities must not exploit the COVID-19 pandemic to discredit political rivals but instead set aside differences to find "viable solutions for our people," Pope Francis said.
In a video message Nov. 19 to participants at a virtual seminar about the
The president of the Pontifical Academy for Life said Catholic groups need to use mercy and compassion in anti-abortion campaigns as they seek to "transform" those who do not support the rights of unborn children.
Archbishop Vicenzo Paglia spoke at the second online