CNA Daily News - Americas

Bishops remind Ecuadoran president that Pope has already written social encyclical

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:44:00 -0500

Quito, Ecuador, Nov 6, 2009 / 10:44 pm (CNA).- The Ecuadoran bishops' conference issued a statement Thursday in response to recent comments by President Rafael Correa, surprised reporters during a conference at the University of Oxford in which he complained that Pope Benedict XVI should issue an encyclical that addresses social issues.

Argentinian governor: I will not accept abortion or homosexual 'marriage'

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:08:00 -0500

Buenos Aires, Argentina, Nov 5, 2009 / 08:08 pm (CNA).- In response to debate taking place in Argentina's National Parliament, the Governor of Chaco, Jorge Capitanich, said this week he would not support any bill that would legalize abortion or homosexual 'marriage.'

Mexican parents demand removal of controversial health booklet

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:53:00 -0500

Mexico City, Mexico, Nov 5, 2009 / 03:53 pm (CNA).- The State Association of Parents in Guanajuato announced it will ask local representatives to recall health booklets distributed by the federal government to 10-19 year olds, which promote both contraception and the morning after pill. The association claims that the booklet violates the right of parents to determine the kind of education their children will receive on sexual matters.

Archbishop praises Constitutional Court for ruling on abortifacient pill

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:55:00 -0500

Arequipa, Peru, Nov 5, 2009 / 03:55 am (CNA).- Archbishop Javier Del Rio Alba of Arequipa praised a ruling by Peru's Constitutional Court on the controversial morning-after pill and explained that the "right to life" has "triumphed, because that is what the law and medicine demand."

Church cannot remain silent when human life is in danger, says Peruvian bishop

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:09:00 -0500

Ayaviri, Peru, Nov 4, 2009 / 02:09 am (CNA).- Bishop Kay Martin Schmalhausen of Ayaviri, Peru reminded the faithful this week that the Church cannot remain silent when human life is attacked, because "it is her duty to raise her voice when it comes to fundamental issues about man."

Bishops of Chile exhort lawmakers to defend authentic marriage

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:29:00 -0500

Santiago, Chile, Nov 4, 2009 / 12:29 am (CNA).- The executive committee of the bishops' conference of Chile sent a letter Monday to the House of Representatives underscoring that marriage between man and woman must be protected and promoted.

Honduran Congress prohibits morning-after pill

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:26:00 -0500

Tegucigalpa, Nov 3, 2009 / 07:26 pm (CNA).- A new law has taken effect in Honduras prohibiting the consumption and marketing of the morning-after pill in the Central American country.

Homosexual 'marriage' should not be approved, say Argentinean evangelicals

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:04:00 -0500

Buenos Aires, Argentina, Nov 3, 2009 / 05:04 pm (CNA).- The Christian Alliance of Evangelical Churches from Argentina (CAECA) issued a statement last weekend arguing that "homosexual marriage," which could be legalized by the Argentinean Congress, should not be approved because it would signify another step towards the destruction of true marriage and the family.

Mexican bishops call for rigorous and honest fiscal policy

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:31:00 -0500

Mexico City, Mexico, Nov 2, 2009 / 06:31 pm (CNA).- In response to the debate in the Mexican congress on next year's budget and fiscal policy, the country's bishops have called for a more just, rigorous and honest fiscal system.

Lawyer says Mexico should build daycare centers, not promote abortion

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:53:00 -0500

Mexico City, Mexico, Nov 2, 2009 / 02:53 pm (CNA).- Constitutional lawyer Ingrid Tapia called on the Mexico City government last week to set aside public resources for the building of daycare centers instead of promoting abortion.