Luis Andres Henao

Luis Andres Henao is a seasoned journalist specializing in religious reporting and Latin American coverage, currently serving as a Global Religion reporter for The Associated Press since April 2012. Henao has received notable accolades, including the 2021 Wilbur Award for excellence in religious reporting regarding the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Hispanic Catholic communities and was a finalist for the 2022 Religion News Association Awards. Prior to this role, Henao worked as a correspondent at both The Associated Press and Thomson Reuters, focusing on energy, mining, and economic trade in Latin America. Henao's career began with various reporting internships and positions, where important coverage included investigative work on money laundering and exclusive interviews with significant figures. Henao holds a Master's degree in Journalism from Columbia University and a Bachelor's degree in Print and Multimedia Journalism from Emerson College.