South America

Dozens of homes were destroyed or declared uninhabitable following the earthquake, as well as several public buildings.

(OSV News) — Anticipation for Pope Leo XIV’s visit to South America is building as Peru’s president-elect pledged state cooperation and Uruguay’s Church officials announced logistical plans for the U.S.-born pontiff’s …

Emergency crews have rescued 6,462 individuals from the disaster zones, and seismologists have recorded 1,284 aftershocks.

Catholic Relief Services and Caritas Venezuela have together distributed hundreds of emergency food and hygiene kits, along with tarpaulins for shelter.

The United Nations said more than 2,200 rescuers and 140 search dogs from 27 countries were working to locate trapped survivors.

Fuel is one of many essentials the U.S. is stopping from entering Cuba as it seeks to bring the government to its knees and create regime change.

Cardinals and bishops in Peru fell to their knees at a Mass of reparation, asking forgiveness of poor farmers for the suffering they endured at the hands of the now-suppressed …

“The possible visit by Pope Leo would be a source of profound joy for the church and for all the Uruguayan people. We remain hopeful.”

“Sister Nadir’s gesture speaks for itself and recounts a life lived in giving and service. We entrust this sister of ours to the mercy of the Lord.”

Roughly two months before celebrating a year on the throne of Peter, Pope Leo XIV became one of the most quoted global leaders on the planet.