South America
In South America’s ‘Lithium Triangle,’ Indigenous people defend sacred sites
By Eduardo Campos Lima — January 18, 2024
(RNS) — The Indigenous population sees lithium extraction as a disruption of their ancient relationship with the mountains that surround their homes, which they hold as sacred.
How a Peruvian farmer converted to Judaism and started a movement
By Yonat Shimron — August 3, 2022
(RNS) — 'The Prophet of the Andes' offers a peek at the momentous changes that are reshaping religions as more people abandon the religion of their birth for something else — in this case, Judaism.
Brazil’s Catholic bishops raise their voices against mining on Indigenous land
By Eduardo Campos Lima — May 16, 2022
SAO PAULO (RNS) — The damage from mining projects goes beyond deforestation, the bishops say. The effects include death from disease and higher rates of murder and sexual assault.
Bolivia religious debate: The Bible vs. Andean earth deity
By Brady McCombs — January 27, 2020
(AP) — For 14 years under its first indigenous president, Bolivians saw Christian symbols replaced with the Andean deity Pachamama, but a new president has vowed to bring back the Bible.
Celebrating new religious freedom law, Bolivian evangelicals push for more
By Eduardo Campos Lima — July 29, 2019
(RNS) — The new law marks a turning point for Protestant denominations that have historically tended to keep their distance from politics.
Practitioners of Afro-Brazilian religions fear increasing intolerance under Bolsonaro
By Eduardo Campos Lima — April 25, 2019
SAO PAULO (RNS) — During his campaign, Brazil's new president unapologetically dismissed the concerns of Afro-Brazilian communities, announcing at one point, 'The state is Christian and the minority will have to change.'
Chrysalis of crystal: A Baha’i temple offers a new kind of sacred space
By Michael J. Crosbie — December 13, 2017
(RNS) — The American Institute of Architects and the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada recently recognized this unique work of architecture for its innovative design and path-breaking use of materials.
Pope welcomes Colombian agreement with rebels
By Josephine McKenna — August 31, 2016
VATICAN CITY (RNS) The groundbreaking agreement between the Colombian government and FARC rebels promises to end more than 50 years of violent conflict.
In Catholic Colombia, LGBT people find growing acceptance
By Chris Herlinger — August 24, 2015
BOGOTA, Colombia (RNS) Not long ago, the thought of a transgender person speaking openly to a Catholic priest here would have seemed unthinkable. Now cultural shifts are making way for LGBT acceptance.
‘Pope of the Poor’ Francis apologizes for overlooking middle class woes
By Reuters — July 13, 2015
Looking ahead to his U.S. trip, the pontiff acknowledged overlooking the problems of the middle class and said he was willing to have a dialogue with Americans who disagree with his criticism of capitalism.
Argentina’s Pope Francis heralds a new era for Latin America
By Rick Hampson — March 14, 2013
(RNS) Pope Francis' roots in Argentina give a boost to the morale and image of a continent that is coming into its own and overcoming many negative stereotypes.
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