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The Vatican dropped the hammer on Mexico's Santa Muerte, death saint. (AP photo)

Vatican: Mexico’s Santa Muerte is a blasphemous symbol

By Associated Press

MEXICO CITY (AP) — The Vatican's culture minister says Mexico's folk Death Saint is a blasphemous symbol that shouldn't be part of any religion. Cardinal … Read More

Pope Francis, greets the faithful during the Urbi and Orbi (to the city and to the world) blessing at the end of the Easter Mass in St. Peter's Square at the the Vatican Sunday, March 31, 2013. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)

Pope pleads for peace, denounces greed, then greets crowd at the Vatican

By Associated Press

VATICAN CITY (AP) — The more-than 250,000 people who gathered in St. Peter's Square on this Easter Sunday have been rewarded with a visit from the new … Read More

Pope Francis is worried about Venezuela after Hugo Chavez (Franco Origlia/Getty Images)

Pope Francis on the Brazilian cardinal who comforted him and why he took the name

By Associated Press

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis offered intimate insights Saturday into the moments after his election, telling journalists that he was immediately inspired … Read More

Jorge Mario Bergoglio

Telemundo Latin America news roundup- March 15, 2013

By NBCLatino Staff

The latest Latin America news in under 59 seconds. The Vatican is denying allegations that Pope Francis failed to speak out on abuses during the ‘dirty … Read More

In this photo provided by the Vatican newspaper L'Osservatore Romano, Pope Francis celebrates his inaugural Mass with cardinals, inside the Sistine Chapel, at the Vatican, Thursday, March 14, 2013. (AP Photo/L'Osservatore Romano, ho)

Opinion: If Pope Francis revives Catholicism among US Latinos, it will be a miracle

By Raul A. Reyes

When the world glimpsed the white smoke emanating from the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday, millions of Catholics were ecstatic that a new pope had been elected.  … Read More

In this Dec. 12, 2008 photo, Argentina's President Cristina Fernandez, left, shakes hands with Buenos Aires' Archbishop Jorge Bergoglio in Lujan, Argentina. Bergoglio, who chose the name of Pope Francis, was chosen as the 266th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church on March 13, 2013. (AP Photo/DyN)

Pope Francis, Argentina’s President Kirchner have a history of contentious battles

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When the momentous news of a new pope rang through the Vatican, scores of notable figures took to Twitter and the media to congratulate Pope Francis on the … 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

Cardinal Oscar Rodriguez Maradiaga from Honduras poses in Toronto, 27 July 2002, during the 17th World Youth Day. (Gabriel Bouys//AFP/Getty Images)

Top 5 Papal Contenders from Latin America

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As former Pope Benedict XVI relaxes in his retirement gardens, cardinals in Vatican City prepare to take a vote on the 266th pope and many in Latin America are … 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

Nun supporters outside the Millenium Hotel in St. Louis, Missouri, where the sisters are meeting today at a national assembly concerning the Vatican doctrine. (Photo/Jim FitzGerald)

A Latina nun defends her sisters accused of straying from the Catholic Church

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Sister Caridad Inda doesn’t really have a full-time home. Appropriately named “Charity” in Spanish, her life is one of service, and she goes to where … Read More