Catholic News – Americas
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Dictatorship in Nicaragua releases dozens of political prisoners after U.S. pressure
Daniel Ortega, dictator of Nicaragua. | Credit: Council of Communication and Citizenship of the Government of Nicaragua – el19digital.com (CC0…
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Over 45,000 youths to make pilgrimage to Christ the King monument in Mexico
Shrine of Christ the King of Peace on Cubilete Hill. | Credit: El Tabor Mexicano-National Votive Shrine of Christ the…
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Catholic Church in Panama calls for new constitution
Bishops of Panama at a Mass during their 224th ordinary assembly. | Credit: Panamanian Bishops’ Conference Jan 12, 2026 /…
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Catholic doctors and ethicists react to CDC’s revised childhood vaccine schedule
Credit: CDC/Debora Cartagena Jan 12, 2026 / 06:00 am (CNA). Catholic medical professionals and ethicists had mixed reactions to the…
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‘Adopt a Bishop’ initiative invites faithful to pray for Church leaders
Pope Leo XIV speaks to bishops gathered for the Jubilee of Bishops on June 25, 2025, in St. Peter’s Basilica…
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At annual meeting, Catholic historians assess impact of first American pope
University of Notre Dame professor Kathleen Sprows Cummings. Credit: Ken Oliver-Méndez/CNA Jan 10, 2026 / 10:12 am (CNA). Assessing the…
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U.S., Vatican diplomatic counterparts discuss situation in Venezuela
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin. | Credit: U.S. Department of State…
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President of Venezuelan bishops’ conference: We are living in a ‘tense calm’
Archbishop Jesús González de Zárate, president of the Venezuelan Bishops’ Conference | Credit: Venezuelan Bishops’ Conference Jan 9, 2026 /…
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After Maduro’s capture, there’s hope for Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Cuba, leader says
Artist’s sketch of Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores at the New York courthouse where they appeared Jan. 5, 2025. Photos…
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Arizona bill would hit priests with felony if they fail to break confessional seal to report abuse
Confessional. | Credit: Paul Lowry (CC BY 2.0) Jan 7, 2026 / 14:34 pm (CNA). A proposed law in Arizona…
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