Homicides, mostly from the bullets of ultra-violent drug cartel gunmen, continue to terrorize and haunt Mexico`s fragile law and order system By James Blears Homicides, mostly from the bullets of ultra-violent drug cartel gunmen,…

The bishops of the United States meeting in Baltimore, Maryland, for their General Assembly, elect Archbishop Timothy Broglio and Archbishop William Lori as president and vice-president of the USCCB. By Vatican News staff reporter …

Brazilians go to the polls on Sunday, in a second-round runoff to decide who will be their next President. By James Blears The contest is between incumbent President Jair Bolsonaro and twice President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. …

The Apostolic Nuncio to the United States, Archbishop Christophe Pierre, says the generous contributions collected for World Mission Sunday, which takes place on 23 October, serve as concrete assistance to those most in need, the…

Mexican legislators have approved a constitutional reform that will keep the military policing the streets of the country for at least another six years. By James Blears A stop-gap measure intended as a temporary fix, following…

Seven Americans jailed in Venezuela, have been swopped for two nephews of Venezuela`s First Lady. James Blears reports about a thaw in frosty relations, which has its source in fossil fuels. By James Blears Five of the Americans…

Brazilians go to the polls on Sunday for the country’s presidential election with a choice between Jair Bolsonaro or Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva. By James Blears The incumbent, Jair Bolsonaro of the Liberal Party, seeks to…

American Cardinals Blase Cupich and Timothy Dolan affirm the high quality of care transgender patients receive in Catholic hospitals, while expressing concern over a new federal rule which would force faith-based health care facilities to…

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) releases the “National Synthesis of the People of God in the United States of America” outlining common themes raised in synod listening sessions. By Vatican News staff reporter The…