Latin America Archives

LatAm begins synodal process with continent-wide assembly

Apr 24, 2021

As the Catholic Church in different countries begins various synodal processes, the conference of Latin American bishops could not stay behind, and has launched its own Ecclesial Assembly.

By Inés San Martín

Pope renews call for debt forgiveness to poor countries

Apr 21, 2021

Pope Francis renewed his appeal to the international community to forgive the debt of poor countries whose financial burdens have worsened due to the coronavirus pandemic.

By Junno Arocho Esteves

Three South American elections could help define church-state relations

Mar 25, 2021

A trio of elections along South America’s Pacific Coast on April 11 could define how countries are governed, including church-state relationships, after several years of upheaval.

By Lucien Chauvin

Debate on euthanasia makes its way into Peru’s presidential campaign

Mar 2, 2021

Peru’s Catholic bishops weighed in on the newest issue roiling Peru’s upcoming presidential elections — euthanasia.

By Lucien Chauvin

Latin American church leaders: Get vaccines, prioritize the vulnerable

Feb 11, 2021

Countries in Latin America have had difficulties obtaining vaccines as wealthier nations have secured the lion’s share of doses already produced and those in the pipeline, often far more than they need, and national programs have been criticized for internal inequities.

By Lucien Chauvin

In journeys of thousands of miles, migrants get trapped in legal limbo

Feb 2, 2021

Didier Jackson had not planned on coming to Peru and, once in the country, did not intend on staying. He and his family, however, got stuck and are now trying to figure out where to go next.

By Lucien Chauvin

Lat Am church weaves ‘seamless garment’ on COVID, abortion and migration

Feb 1, 2021

As COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc across Latin America, the Catholic Church seems to be projecting a “seamless garment” approach to defending all lives, from the unborn to the sick and the migrant.

By Inés San Martín

Pope warns against ideological elites at launch of Latin American assembly

Jan 25, 2021

On Sunday, the Catholic Church in Latin America launched a consultation process that involves not only the hierarchy but also the laity, and Pope Francis reminded those taking part that “an elite illumined by one ideology or another” is not the Church.

By Inés San Martín