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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

All too familiar with coups, LatAm bishops voice alarm over US Capitol chaos

Jan 8, 2021

After Wednesday’s chaos at the U.S. Capitol, several Catholic leaders from Latin America have expressed concern over the images they saw.

By Inés San Martín

Part Two: Latin America’s biggest Catholic stories of 2020

Dec 29, 2020

Although 2020 seemed to be a year in which time stood still, Latin America continued to be a region in turmoil.

By Inés San Martín

Part One: Latin America’s biggest Catholic stories of 2020

Dec 28, 2020

Not only were many situations in Latin America not put on pause by COVID-19 during 2020, they were actually exacerbated by the virus.

By Inés San Martín

Activists warn against ‘co-optation’ of Economy of Francis by financial institutions

Dec 24, 2020

Some participants of the Vatican-sponsored “Economy of Francis” are dismayed by the “co-optation” of the movement by some of the biggest names in international finance.

By Eduardo Campos Lima

Church in Latin America prepares for COVID Christmas

Dec 23, 2020

As Latin America enters the Christmas season, Church leaders are urging reconciliation and solidarity as the region suffers through the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Inés San Martín