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A bomb fell meters from their homes in Caracas, but they survived: ‘It’s a miracle’
Posted on 01/6/2026 13:20 PM (EWTN News - Americas Catholic News)
During the Jan. 3 U.S. early morning attack on Caracas military sites, two families miraculously survived unscathed a near miss from a bomb and consider it a miracle.
Cardinal encourages Mexicans to demand authorities bring criminals to justice
Posted on 01/5/2026 15:02 PM (EWTN News - Americas Catholic News)
Cardinal José Francisco Robles, the archbishop of Guadalajara, urged Mexicans to demand that authorities fulfill their duty and bring criminals to justice.
UPDATE: Puerto Rico enacts law recognizing legal personhood of the unborn child
Posted on 01/5/2026 10:06 AM (EWTN News - Americas Catholic News)
In a breakthrough, Puerto Rico enacted a law recognizing the legal personhood of the unborn child and banned drug or surgical “gender transitioning” for anyone under 21 years of age.
Venezuelan bishop calls for ‘maintaining serenity, peace, and above all, a climate of prayer’
Posted on 01/3/2026 13:07 PM (EWTN News - Americas Catholic News)
Bishop Juan Carlos Bravo Salazar of Petare, Venezuela appealed for calm and prayer in the wake of Maduro's removal from power.
Church in Venezuela could undergo more persecution in 2026, experts say
Posted on 01/1/2026 07:00 AM (EWTN News - Americas Catholic News)
As the Maduro regime in Venezuela faces pressure from the U.S. and economic conditions deteriorate, various experts say there is increased likelihood of more persecution against the Catholic Church.
A special prayer to conclude 2025 and begin 2026
Posted on 12/31/2025 10:30 AM (EWTN News - Americas Catholic News)
As we close out 2025 and welcome 2026, now is the perfect time to thank God for the past year, ask forgiveness for our failings, and dedicate the new year to him.
Chile’s president-elect on the decision that changed his life forever
Posted on 12/27/2025 05:00 AM (EWTN News - Americas Catholic News)
In this interview, José Antonio Kast, the pro-life Catholic president-elect of Chile, shares his views on politics, life, and the family.
Colombian law recognizes historical importance of church dedicated to Sacred Heart of Jesus
Posted on 12/17/2025 08:15 AM (EWTN News - Americas Catholic News)
The Colombian Senate passed a law on Dec. 15 that recognizes the historical, religious, and cultural value of the Church of the National Vow.
Chile elects conservative for president, defeating Communist Party opponent
Posted on 12/15/2025 10:31 AM (EWTN News - Americas Catholic News)
Republican Party candidate José Antonio Kast is now Chile’s president-elect.
Consecrated life perseveres in Cuba despite a lack of vocations
Posted on 12/15/2025 00:00 AM (EWTN News - Americas Catholic News)
Cuba is facing a shortage of religious vocations to the point that the country is losing almost one women’s religious congregation each year.