This week’s guest is Nichole M. Flores, an assistant professor of religious studies at the University of Virginia and a contributing writer for America. In celebration of this week’s feast, we spoke to Dr. Flores about her recent article: “Guadalupe’s Legacy: How a 486-year-old vision of Mary in Mexico continues to influence the church.” Dr. […]
Latin America
Blessed Oscar Romero continues to inspire listeners through radio
From the 1970s until his assassination in March 1980, Blessed Romero used the radio station YSAX to inform Salvadorans and the international community of the horrors of El Salvador’s civil war.
Cardinal Cupich visits Puerto Rico on behalf of Pope Francis
The pope sent the cardinal to the hurricane-battered island to make a visit before Christmas to express his deep concern for the people.
Venezuelans try new strategies to combat severe food shortage
Even food producers cannot escape the food shortage.
Local priest mobilizes rural parish after Hurricane Maria
Fr. Carlos Francis Méndez led his parish into action after bringing his sorrow about the hurricane devastation into prayer.
Pope Francis names longtime ally to lead Mexico City Archdiocese
His appointment to the Mexico City Archdiocese comes as the city of nearly 9 million people recovers from a devastating earthquake, which killed more than 300 people.
Nuns’ music program designed to keep Venezuelan youths away from violence
The program began with just a few instruments and the support of some music teachers in the community.
Pope Francis prays for peace as Jesuits allege electoral fraud in Honduras
Deadly protests erupted after a delayed vote count in a hotly disputed presidential election.
Mexico still assessing earthquake damage to hundreds of churches
Two months after a pair of major earthquakes, parishioners in Mexican towns fear the loss not only of church buildings, but also priceless works of art.
In show of solidarity, Pope Francis asks Cardinal Cupich to visit Puerto Rico
“Pope Francis has asked Cardinal Cupich to express his deep concern, as a father would have for his sons and daughters suffering in his family.”
