The changes sweeping through the region give rise to hopes, but also concerns.
A brief report from the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate offers some statistics worth worrying over.
"In a world shaken by wars, economic crises and social discouragement, the youths...had only one message to spread: Christ lives," said Cardinal Marc Ouellet.
According to one report, since June an average of 10 children under the age of 5 have died every day.
Bishop álvaro Ramazzini Imeri of San Marcos, Guatemala, will receive the Pacem in Terris Peace and Freedom Award on Oct. 2.