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Nicaragua: Daniel Ortega Continues Oppressing Catholic Church

Nicaragua President Daniel Ortega's Campaign Vs.Catholic Church Continues, Goes After Jesuits and Jesuit-Run University

The repression of the Roman Catholic Church in Nicaragua continues as the government under President Daniel Ortega confiscated a prestigious university from the Jesuit order.

Nicaragua President Daniel Ortega's Feud With the Roman Catholic Church Continues as Government Limits Holy Week Celebrations

Nicaragua Limits Holy Week Celebrations as President Daniel Ortega's Feud With Catholic Church Continues

Apr 08, 2023 04:11 AM EDT By Rick Martin

Amid the ongoing feud between Nicaragua's President Daniel Ortega and the Roman Catholic Church, the government limits Holy Week celebrations.

Semana Santa in Mexico: The Celebration of Holy Week in the Latin American Country

Mar 28, 2023 08:56 AM EDT By Mary Webber

In Mexico, Semana Santa is considered one of the most important holidays in the Catholic Church.

Nicaragua: Daniel Ortega Launches New Attack Against Catholic Church, Calling It 'Perfect Dictatorship'

Sep 29, 2022 10:46 PM EDT By Mary Webber

Nicaragua President Daniel Ortega has issued another statement against the Catholic Church, describing the religious institution as a "perfect dictatorship" for not allowing members of the church to elect the pope.

Nicaragua Church Members Flock the Streets to Protest After Daniel Ortega’s Government Banned Processions

Nicaragua Catholic Church Members Protest After Daniel Ortega's Government Banned Processions

Aug 15, 2022 01:40 AM EDT By Mary Webber

Members of the Nicaragua Catholic Church have gathered for a huge protest in the nation's city capital, Managua, after President Daniel Ortega's administration has prohibited religious processions in the country.

New Miracle in Mexico? Catholic Church's Monstrance Palpitates Like a 'Beating Heart' [WATCH]

Jul 30, 2022 05:10 AM EDT By Ivan Korrs

Devotees in a Catholic church in Mexico's Jalisco state seemed to have caught a miracle right before their eyes.

Pope Francis Issues Apology to Indigenous Groups in Canada for ‘Evil’ Catholic School Abuses; Tribal Members React

Jul 26, 2022 02:26 AM EDT By Rick Martin

Pope Francis flew to Canada and issued a historic apology for the abuse the country's state-funded residential Christian schools inflicted upon Indigenous people.

Pro-Abortion Joe Biden Does Not See His Catholic Faith Through ‘Political Prism,' Jen Psaki Says

Pres. Joe Biden Does Not See His Catholic Faith Through ‘Political Prism,' Jen Psaki Says

Jun 22, 2021 03:01 AM EDT By Mary Webber

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said Monday that pro-abortion President Joe Biden does not see his Catholic faith "through a political prism."

Exploring Mexico: The Rise of Exorcism and The Cult of 'Bony Lady' Santa Muerte

Apr 02, 2020 06:50 AM EDT By Danielle Ong

There's a God, and there's a Devil. Most people believe they reside in the Heavens and the Pits of Hell. The Catholic Church, however, believe they are fighting a war in Mexico.

Catholic Saint's Brain Stolen From Italian Church

Jun 07, 2017 03:38 PM EDT By Ronel Puello

Holy brains are apparently big ticket items on the black market.

The Odd Couple: When Donald and Francis Met

May 24, 2017 10:10 AM EDT By Ronel Puello

The two world leaders finally have that awkward sit-down.

What Mexico is Doing To Restore its Rich History

Feb 25, 2016 06:00 AM EST By Rachel Cruz

Part of the tunnel is ready for the public, but it's still just a small percentage of the massive structure.

Pope Francis Is First Pope to Appear in Movie

Feb 03, 2016 02:39 PM EST By David Salazar

Pope Francis has been a rather unique bearer of his title. He is unafraid of going against the grain as he looks to reform the Roman Catholic Church.

More than Half of Young Catholic Families Are Latino Despite Recent Decline

Jul 27, 2015 04:30 PM EDT By Nicole Akoukou Thompson

More than half of young Catholic families (53 percent) identify themselves as Latino or Hispanic compared with 32 percent of all Catholics, according to a recent survey. Could the presence of Hispanic families in the Catholic Church indicate Latino congregational growth, or at least the slowing of a once-persistent decline?

Cincinnati Catholic School Forces Morality Contract, List of 'Do-Nots' on Teachers

Jun 01, 2014 11:20 AM EDT By Shawn Raymundo

A revised contract agreement that teachers at a Catholic school in Cincinnati are required to sign in order to continue teaching has several staff members outraged.

Pope Francis Plans to Meet With Sex Abuse Victims at Vatican Next Month

May 27, 2014 03:48 PM EDT By Shawn Raymundo

On Monday Pope Francis announced that he would meet with some of the victims that were sexually abused by clergy of the Catholic Church at the Vatican next month.