For First Time, Incurably Ill Patient Undergoes Euthanasia in Peru
Ana Estrada was a 47-year-old Peruvian activist who suffered from polymyositis — an incurable disease that left her confined to a wheelchair.
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Peru’s Congress Approves Legislation Protecting Pregnant Women and Their Babies
The measure, sponsored by Congresswoman Rosangela Barbarán of the Fuerza Popular party, was approved on March 13 by a vote of 87-18.
Peru Congress Passes Law Reinforcing Unborn’s Constitutional Right to Life
Article 3 of the new law recognizes the rights to life, health, moral, mental and physical integrity, identity, free development, well-being, and other rights that benefit the unborn human being.
Sin is a ‘Suicidal Act’ and Always Has Social Consequences, Peru Archbishop Warns
After stressing that God is always willing to forgive because of his immense mercy, the archbishop of Piura pointed out the need to forgive others and not hold grudges, nor have desires for hatred or revenge.
Archdiocese in Peru Calls for Respecting Sacred Places Following Theft From Poor Box
Security cameras installed inside the church captured the presence of a man who entered the church like any other parishioner, apparently to pray.
Religious Community From Peru Arrives in Detroit With Mission to Encourage Vocations
Father Palomino views this new relationship as a part of the answer to the archbishop’s prayer for more vocations in the Archdiocese of Detroit, particularly to the priesthood.
Peru Congressman: Abortion Lobby Is Using 11-Year-Old Pregnant Rape Victim to Try to Legalize Abortion
Abortion is illegal in Peru and is considered a crime that deserves to be punished. The pro-life caucus has introduced and passed several bills in the legislature for the protection of girls from sexual violence.
Papal Envoys Conclude Visit in Sodalitium Christianae Vitae Investigation
According to the Associated Press, among those interviewed were members of the San Juan Bautista de Catacaos rural community, a town in Piura in northern Peru, who accuse the Catholic institution of appropriating their land illegally.
Church Tower Collapses Following Earthquakes in Southern Peru
The mayor of the Lari district, José Panta Mamani, asked for support to rebuild the Purísima Concepción church and the houses affected by the earthquakes.
