World Youth Day 2019

Eta deluges Central America, Mexico, leaving scores dead, thousands homeless

Mon, 09 Nov 2020 11:05:47 -0500

MEXICO CITY -- Pope Francis offered prayers for the victims of Hurricane Eta, which deluged Central America, claimed at least 50 lives and caused widespread flooding and property damage.

Migrants from Central America surprised to find long wait to apply for asylum in U.S.

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 08:40:16 -0500

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico – A trio of Honduran migrants arrived at the diocesan migrant shelter in this Mexican border city in the predawn hours, hoping to rest up before approaching the U.S. border and making an asylum claim.

Nicaraguan bishops say they have not been invited to political dialogue

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Tue, 05 Mar 2019 10:44:47 -0500

MANAGUA, Nicaragua – The Nicaraguan bishops' conference said it has not received invitations to play a role in a recently convened national dialogue to pull the nation out of political crisis.

Protests intensify along Venezuelan borders

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Mon, 25 Feb 2019 12:14:59 -0500

SAO PAULO – Tensions were high along Venezuela's borders after clashes protesting Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's decision not to allow humanitarian aid into the country for millions of vulnerable citizens.

Listen to the 'cry of the people': Venezuelan bishops call for distribution of humanitarian aid

Mon, 25 Feb 2019 08:27:33 -0500

CARACAS, Venezuela – The Venezuelan Bishops’ Conference is calling on Nicolas Maduro��Ƶapp government to allow humanitarian aid to enter the country and be peacefully distributed to people who are desperately in need of it.

Pope Francis reflects on changed attitudes toward 'purified' liberation theology

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Thu, 14 Feb 2019 09:16:16 -0500

VATICAN – Time, experience and reflection have "purified" liberation theology and its attempts to make clear what the Gospel says about social injustice, Pope Francis said.

Pilgrim's diary: An exercise in unity

Sat, 26 Jan 2019 15:12:31 -0500

PANAMA CITY – Friday was one of the best days so far.

Keep God's love alive, Pope Francis tells WYD pilgrims

Fri, 25 Jan 2019 07:47:25 -0500

PANAMA CITY — Young men and women in the Church can bring the joy of the Gospel to the world by showing that God's love extends to all people and excludes no one, Pope Francis said.

Stay close to people's suffering, Pope Francis tells Central American bishops

Thu, 24 Jan 2019 15:17:50 -0500

PANAMA CITY, Panama – At World Youth Day Thursday, Pope Francis told the bishops of Central America to be close to the people, and to let their wounds and suffering be the drive behind the bishops’ actions and priorities.

Bring hope, peace to Central America, Pope tells Panamanian leaders

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Thu, 24 Jan 2019 14:47:32 -0500

PANAMA CITY, Panama – Panama's geographical position as a bridge between land and ocean is symbolic of its ability to broker peace and hope in an area marked by violence and conflict, Pope Francis said.