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Church of Santiago Celebrates 450 Years of Service to Country
July 13, 2011 | by Vatican Information Service | Latino Daily News
"Christ ayer, hoy y siempre" is the motto with which the Church of Santiago, created as a diocese in 1561 by Pope Pius IV, celebrated her 450 years of life. The Archbishop of Santiago, His Exc. Mgr. Ricardo Ezzati, presented the many events that are taking place throughout the month at a press conference. continue reading »
Latin America Prepares to Celebrate Traditional Week of Prayer
June 8, 2011 | by Agencia Fides | Latino Daily News
The Latin American nations are celebrating the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, according to the custom of that continent, its reference point is the Solemnity of the Pentecost, following the same theme recommended for the whole world continue reading »
Catholic Church in Colombia Continues to Garner Support for Right to Life Legislation
April 28, 2011 | by Agenzia Fides | Latino Daily News
The Catholic Church has extended until the first week of June, the deadline for collecting signatures throughout Colombia, in support of the request of some senators who wish to present continue reading »
Central American Bishops Create Radio Network for Region
December 1, 2010 | by Agenzia Fides | Latino Daily News
The Bishops of Central America decided, at their annual meeting, in Costa Rica to create a network of Catholic radio stations in the region. “There are 60 radio stations broadcasting in Central America and they fulfill a key role in the public relations of the life of the Church,” said Bishop Alvaro Ramazzini of Guatemala. continue reading »
Pope Reflects on Churches Role in Latin America
October 19, 2010 | by Catholic Culture | Latino Daily News
In separate meetings yesterday with new ambassadors from Colombia and El Salvador to the Holy See, Pope Benedict XVI reflected on the role of the Catholic Church in Latin America, continue reading »
Catholic Identity of Brazil Challenged by Evangelicals Says Pope
September 11, 2010 | by Vatican Information Service | Latino Daily News
Meeting on September 10 with a group of bishops from Brazil, Pope Benedict XVI said that the Catholic Church has always been a crucial part of the Brazilian identity. But that identity is now challenged, he said, by the rapid rise of Evangelical sects. continue reading »
