Latin America News

Archbishop: Survivors come before rebuilding churches in Venezuela

Archbishop Raúl Biord says accompanying survivors must come before rebuilding dozens of churches damaged by Venezuela’s devastating earthquake
Nathalie Raffray

Catholic Relief Services begin sending aid to Cuba under Rubio plan

Catholic Relief Services will distribute food and supplies to vulnerable Cubans after the first US-backed humanitarian aid flight departed Miami
Christine Rousselle

Venezuelan Seminarian helps survivors find hope

Germán Jiménez said helping survivors search for loved ones and offering comfort has shown him that the Church’s mission is above all to remain present with those in need
Nathalie Raffray

Archbishop of Caracas appeals for support after devastating earthquakes

Priests, Religious and volunteers are providing spiritual and practical support as the Church responds to the devastating earthquakes that have left thousands dead, injured or homeless in Venezuela
Nathalie Raffray

‘Those who have nothing are giving everything’ says Venezuelan Bishop

More than 1,900 deaths have been recorded so far in Venezuela since the earthquakes hit
Nathalie Raffray

Pope sends initial €100,000 to earthquake-hit Venezuela

Catholic parishes and Caritas networks are sheltering displaced families as rescuers search for survivors beneath the rubble
Thomas Colsy

Emergency appeal launched after Venezuela earthquakes

Catholic leaders in Venezuela are assessing damage to churches, seminaries and parish buildings after two powerful earthquakes struck west of Caracas
Nathalie Raffray

Argentine bishops corrected over right to receive Communion on the tongue

The Dicastery for Divine Worship is reported to have reminded bishops that the faithful may receive Holy Communion according to the forms permitted by the Church
Thomas Colsy

Amazon bishop claims ‘pressure’ shaped Pope Francis’s Amazon synod decision

Erwin Kräutler questions why proposals backed by bishops, including married priests, were absent from Querida Amazonia
The Catholic Herald

Mexican archbishop calls for peace after death of cartel leader ‘El Mencho’

Cardinal Aguiar has urged national unity, prayer and renewed commitment to justice after a major military operation in Jalisco left cartel leader Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes dead and triggered widespread unrest
The Catholic Herald