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Argentines in Las Vegas celebrate Pope Francis election

By Amber Dixon, KSNV, Las Vegas, Nevada

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - Words of congratulations spread through the Las Vegas Argentinian community after the election of Pope Francis, the first pope to be elected … Read More

Pope Francis addresses the crowd from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Wednesday, March 13, 2013. Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio, who chose the name of Francis is the 266th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

Latinos feel hopeful with new pope from Latin America

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After much suspense around the world, the Vatican has elected the first Spanish-speaking pope from Latin America, Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio, 76, from Argentina. … Read More

In this Feb. 13, 2013 photo, statues of La Santa Muerte are shown at the Masks y Mas art store in Albuquerque, N.M.(AP Photo/Russell Contreras)

Underworld saint becoming more popular in the US

By Russell Contreras, Associated Press

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) -- A follower in New Orleans built a public shrine in her honor. An actor in Albuquerque credits her with helping him land a role on the … Read More

As Latinos reacted to the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI, many talked about what the Latino community wants from the next pope. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Pope Benedict resigns: Latinos hope for more inclusive, giving church

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For many, it was a stunning turn of events. Pope Benedict XVI announced that he was resigning effective February 28, and while the scramble is on to ponder who … Read More

Catholic Bishops are conflicted because while they may support immigration reform the same can not be said for rights for gay families who could receive same-sex benefits from reform. (Getty Images)

Catholic bishops conflicted over gays and immigration

By Associated Press

The nation's Roman Catholic bishops are in a difficult position as the debate over immigration reform gets underway: The immigrant-built American church, known … Read More

Church Abuse

Lawyer: “Incredibly Important” to release abuse files with priests’ names

By Patrick Healy, KNBC, Los Angeles, California

Ex-abuse survivor Manny Vega says the Catholic Church in Los Angeles has "played a great game of running out the clock." But on Thursday, the archdiocese was … Read More

Statue outside doors of sanctuary. (Photo by Alex Peña)

‘La Santa Muerte’ cult sees major growth in Mexican border town

By Alex Peña and Luis Chaparro

Lined up inside a dark-black painted building in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, worshippers of La Santa Muerte wait their turn to place their rolled-up paper prayers … Read More

Pope Benedict XVI makes his way through cardinals as he arrives inside St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican to preside over a consistory, Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. Six new cardinals are joining the elite club of churchmen who will elect the next pope, bringing a more geographically diverse mix into the European-dominated College of Cardinals.

Telemundo Latin America news roundup – November 26, 2012

By NBCLatino Staff

The latest Latin America news in under 59 seconds. Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff dismissed a number of senior officials accused of involvement in the … Read More

Jennifer O'Malley (Photo/Juanita Cordero)

After woman priest ordained, a Chicana hopes she’s next

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On October 6, Jennifer O'Malley was ordained as a Catholic priest in Los Angeles as part of the Roman Catholic Woman Priest Movement. The 40-year-old is the … Read More

More families are choosing to stay private about their beliefs, says Pew Research.

Growing number of Latinos have no religious affiliation

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It’s been three years since Alicia Martinez, a Los Angeles college graduate, left the Catholic Church and still is on the search for a church that will … Read More