Local Church

Mexico, the most dangerous country to be a priest (during López Obrador’s six-year term)

During the six-year presidency of Andrés Manuel López Obrador, ten Catholic priests and a seminarian were brutally murdered. Additionally, seven bishops and seven priests narrowly survived violent attacks, underscoring the precarious environment in which religious leaders operate.

Dec 13, 2024 13:42

Enrique Villegas

Justice and Peace•Local Church

Mexican Church Calls for a National Truce on Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe

As the faithful prepare to celebrate Christmas, the Church framed the truce as a gift to the Virgin of Guadalupe and the Christ Child. “Let this Christmas bring families together without the shadow of mourning caused by violence,” the message implored. By fostering peace during Advent, the Church sees an opportunity to heal wounds and rebuild a society fractured by violence.

Dec 09, 2024 18:00

Enrique Villegas

Justice and Peace•Local Church•Persecuted Christians•Religious Freedom

Nicaragua will be left without nuns and religious: government expels them all and sets date for their departure

Many of these nuns are expected to seek refuge in Latin American countries where their congregations already have established communities. The regime has systematically dissolved nonprofit organizations affiliated with the Church, effectively cutting off the nuns’ legal framework to operate within the country

Dec 05, 2024 18:00

Enrique Villegas

Justice and Peace•Religious Freedom

Brazil: Supreme Court in favor of the presence of crucifixes in public institutions

Brazil’s Supreme Court Upholds Religious Symbols in Public Institutions, Affirming Cultural Heritage

Nov 28, 2024 19:11

Enrique Villegas

Local Church

Mexican Bishops Clarify Liturgical Adaptations for Indigenous Communities

“There is no “Mayan rite” or “Mayan Mass””. Mexican bishops need Vatican approval

Nov 25, 2024 19:43

Enrique Villegas

Local Church

Argentine bishops invite the Pope (once again) to visit the country

The Argentinean bishops also thanked Pope Francis for his latest encyclical

Nov 22, 2024 22:51

Enrique Villegas

Dicasteries•Liturgy and Divine Worship•Local Church

Vatican approves “Mayan Mass”: it does not change the content of the Mass, but the way of expressing it

The decision could set a precedent for other indigenous groups around the world, encouraging bishops and pastoral leaders to explore similar adaptations.

Nov 18, 2024 17:04

Enrique Villegas

Cardinals and Bishops•Local Church

National controversy in Brazil over an archbishop’s disparaging remarks about receiving communion in the mouth

These comments ignited strong reactions from Catholic faithful across Brazil, who took to social media to share the video of the Archbishop’s remarks, decrying them as misleading and even «scandalous.»

Nov 07, 2024 22:17

Enrique Villegas

Pope Francis•Protection of vulnerable people

More expulsions from the Sodalitium Christianae Vitae by Pope Francis’ decision

Pope Francis Expels Three More Sodalitium Members Amid Ongoing Abuse Scandal

Oct 23, 2024 11:20

Enrique Villegas

Local Church•Pope Francis

Pope Francis’ popularity plummets in Argentina

Pope Francis’ Popularity Faces Decline in Argentina, Remains Strong Across Latin America

Oct 10, 2024 21:37

Enrique Villegas

Local Church

Sydney to Host 2028 International Eucharistic Congress: A Historic Return to Australia

The International Eucharistic Congress, held every four years, serves as a vital opportunity for Catholics to deepen their understanding of the Eucharist as the «source and summit of Christian life.» Archbishop Fisher hopes that the event will not only reinvigorate the local Catholic community but also ignite a spiritual renewal throughout Australia, with the Eucharist’s real presence of Christ at the heart of this transformation.

Sep 17, 2024 19:16

Enrique Villegas

Local Church

Donald Trump could visit the Basilica of Guadalupe

Donald Trump May Visit Mexico to Honor the Virgin of Guadalupe, Says Actor Eduardo Verástegui

Sep 16, 2024 19:10

Enrique Villegas