Here are some of the most well-known Catholic miracles in Latin America recognized by the Vatican. Numerous miracles have occurred in various parts of Latin America throughout the Roman Catholic Church's long existence.
In Mexico, Semana Santa is considered one of the most important holidays in the Catholic Church. Semana Santa is considered to be one of the most important holidays in celebration of the Catholic faith.
Bishop Rolando Alvarez, head of the Matagalpa diocese, is making a heroic stand to stay in Nicaragua after the government deported more than 200 political prisoners to the United States.
Police in Nicaragua have raided the residence of Bishop Rolando Alvarez, head of the Matagalpa diocese, and arrested him, along with several other priests.
The investigation launched against Roman Catholic Bishop Rolando Alvarez is reportedly part of a growing crackdown on opposition leaders and government critics in Nicaragua.
Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega continues his crackdown on independent media and the opposition. This time, however, he went after radio stations belonging to the Roman Catholic Church.
A day after his three-hour operation that involved the removal of half of his colon, the Vatican stated Monday that Pope Francis was already alert, breathing on his own, and in good condition.
The date is finally set. The Roman Catholic church will officially add another saint to its roster later this year on Sept. 4. Mother Teresa, who was widely-esteemed for devoting her life to the cause of the poor people in India, will be declared a saint after two posthumous miracles were established under her name.
Pope Francis received his fellow countryman President Mauricio Macri from his home country for a meeting that took place in the Roman Catholic Church's seat of power, the Vatican City, on Saturday, Feb. 27.
Pope Francis is set for some musical experience when he visits Chiapas this coming February. Massive preparations have already gone underway as Mexico prepares for the eagerly-anticipated visit of Pope Francis this coming February.
Testimony is expected to begin on Thursday in a case involving a suspended Roman Catholic priest charged with traveling to Honduras to have sex with poor children during missionary trips.
The pope will visit South Korea for five days for a series of celebrations and public appearances. Pope Francis is currently visiting the Asian country as part of Asian Youth Day as well as to recognize the growing number of Catholics in South Korea and Asia in general.
Speaking on behalf of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis begged six victims of clerical sexual abuse for forgiveness Monday and promised to hold bishops who hid the sex scandals accountable for their "grave sins."
On May 30, 19 people stepped up and filed criminal complaints in the state of San Luis Potosi accusing Eduardo Cordova, a suspended Roman Catholic priest from Mexico, of sexual abuse. The alleged victims also claim that the archdiocese of the Roman Catholic Church in Mexico helped keep the abuse a secret.
A new United Nations report regarding torture and sexual abuse concluded that the Vatican exercises control of its bishops and priests worldwide and did not fully comply with the U.N.'s global anti-torture treaty.
Reuters reported that government leaders urged Venezuelans to skip protests in lieu of traditional trips to the beach during the Carnival holiday. Venezuelan television was apparently filled with descriptions of young people sitting beachside, celebrating in honor of the holiday, despite protests in the streets.
