Latin America Archives

Synod theologian says laity must make decisions, not just implement them

Jul 17, 2021

ROME – Looking ahead to a looming Synod of Bishops on the concept of “synodality,” a lay Venezuelan theologian says the time has come for bishops to grasp one key point: Lay people aren’t just called to implement decisions in the Church made by others, but to make those decisions

By Inés San Martín

Catholic agency says economic interests behind attacks on activists in Latin America

Jul 8, 2021

A leading British Catholic charity is calling on businesses and governments to do more to protect human rights defenders in Latin America.

By Charles Collins

End of lockdown could unlock pent-up frustrations in Latin America

May 11, 2021

CELAM, the conference of bishops from Latin America and the Caribbean, released a 50-page report looking into the social consequences of COVID-19 in Latin America, which sounded the alarm about the worsening situation.

By Inés San Martín

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