Tag: <span>Roman Catholic Church</span>

Argentina Becomes First Country In Latin America To Legalize Gay Marriage

Today in Latin America Top Story — Argentina became the first Latin American nation on Thursday to legalize same-sex marriage and grant the same legal rights, responsibilities and protections that […] Read More >

Gay Marriage Bill Goes to Vote in Argentina’s Senate; Both Supporters And Protesters Take To the Streets

Today in Latin America Top Story — Argentina’s Senate is set to decide on whether or not to legalize gay marriage, after thousands of people protested in the capital against […] Read More >

Catholic Abuse Scandal Hits Brazil; Chilean Church Asks Victims For Forgiveness

Today in Latin America Top Story — A Brazilian priest accused of pedophilia and engaging in sexual conduct with boys as young as 12, was detained by police following a […] Read More >

El Salvador Marks the Thirtieth Anniversary of Óscar Romero’s Assassination

Today in Latin America Top Story — Wednesday marked the 30th anniversary of the assassination of Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero, Archbishop of San Salvador for the Roman Catholic Church. This […] Read More >