Seven key facts for understanding the situation of the Church in Nicaragua
The ongoing effort to silence dissenting voices in the country has directly targeted the Nicaraguan Catholic Church repeatedly.
Jaime Septién
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Arnulfo Reyes was injured in the course of protecting students from the shooter at Robb Elementary.
Pope jokes he’ll cure his knee with tequila
Detecting a Mexican accent from the religious who asked after his health, he said he needed their country's favorite "medicine"
Teacher fled Ukraine after donating his money and his school as a safe haven
The Mexican teacher donated his money and opened the school he founded to serve as a shelter for Ukrainians under attack.
Father dances in hospital parking lot to entertain his son in chemotherapy
When this dad couldn't join his son for the weekly appointments, he found a hilarious and creative way to entertain and support him.
Priest with COVID-19 livestreams Mass on Facebook, assisted by an oxygen tank
As long as he's able, Fr. Miguel José Medina Oramas wants to continue praying with his congregation.
Cycling priest raises funds — and hope
He's not an athlete, and he had never biked anywhere near this distance, but this priest was determined to help out his parish.
Teacher in rural Guatemala creates unique solution for classes during coronavirus confinement
This incredible young man is determined to help his students get an education, even under adverse circumstances.
Man runs 220 miles to visit grandmother with coronavirus
Extreme athlete goes the distance to raise awareness and funds for elderly suffering isolation during the pandemic.
24 priests, four deacons and two nuns have died in Mexico from coronavirus
Death from COVID-19 touches the heart of the Mexican Church.
The child who helps and protects other children from COVID-19
A little boy in Mexico City was concerned about homeless children during the pandemic, so he took action to help.
Priest gets permission to pray with the dying in the largest hospital in Latin America
This Rosary of Hope program lets people around the world spiritually adopt those fighting the virus.
Bishop of Corpus Christi donates stem cells to save woman’s life
He signed up for the donor registry thanks to the work of a parishioner.
Chef Mendoza won the lottery and he’s using the money to feed the hungry
He doesn't want others to suffer hunger as he did in his youth.
Why people with religious faith tend to sleep better
A recent study looks at the phenomenon and its causes.
From the Olympics to the convent: The story of Kirstin Holum
She gave up her skates to don the habit of a Poor Clare sister.
This 13th-century advice given to students is still relevant today
St. Thomas Aquinas' first tip was to start with the simple things ...
Can a priest be forced to betray the seal of the confessional?
The sophisticated technological growth of the media allows for more violations of fundamental private life.
Nicaragua: 20 children have been killed
The violence is unceasing and has claimed the lives of mothers and children
The “Pilgrim Grandmother” who travels the world hand-in-hand with Mary
She may be Italian, but she loves Mexico: "I am at home here, because Our Lady of Guadalupe lives here."