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Mexican diocese denounces hacking of several of its social media accounts
Different social media accounts related to the Diocese of Irapuato in the Mexican state of Guanajuato were hacked and inappropriate... Read more
Lightning strike destroys monumental statue of Christ in Mexico
Christ the Fisher was erected by Peruvian sculptor Pedro Víctor Cuya Ramos. Its construction began in 2014 and six years... Read more
Was abortion decriminalized in Mexico? What you need to know about the recent ruling
Asked if the country's Supreme Court decriminalized abortion with its recent ruling, Francisco Vázquez-Gómez Bisogno told ACI Prensa “the answer... Read more
Mexican bishops respond to pro-abortion ruling by Supreme Court: Every life has worth
A Sept. 6 ruling of the court declared “unconstitutional the legal system that criminalizes abortion in the Federal Penal Code.” Read more
‘Sound of Freedom’ producer Eduardo Verástegui files as candidate for president of Mexico
Verástegui, whose film “Sound of Freedom” ranks first at the box office in Latin America, filed his declaration of intention... Read more
Catholic newspaper takes Mexican president to task for joking about murders
“He not only shows a lack of sensitivity but also perversion,” read an editorial in the newspaper of the Archdiocese... Read more
Mexican Supreme Court rules criminalization of abortion in Federal Penal Code unconstitutional
The court’s First Chamber ruled the criminalization unconstitutional “since it violates the human rights of women and persons with the... Read more
Map shows the Catholic Church’s migrant shelters in Mexico
The map was developed in order for migrants to have a more efficient way to find the centers and shelters... Read more
Church in Mexico prays with relatives of disappeared persons
Cardinal Francisco Robles Ortega offered Mass on Sunday at the Shrine of the Martyrs of Christ the King for thousands... Read more
Parents in Mexico deliver over 100,000 signatures opposing textbooks with gender ideology
The new school textbooks developed by the Mexican government have been at the center of criticism because of content biased... Read more
Parishioners begin to repair church riddled with bullets in Mexico
Fighting between organized crime members in June caused serious damage to both outside and inside the village church in Santa... Read more
Bishops of Mexico call for prayers for peace: ‘We live surrounded by violence’
Since President Andrés Manuel López Obrador took office on Dec. 1, 2018, 131,507 first-degree murders have been recorded in Mexico... Read more
Mexican high court finds ex-congressman guilty of ‘gender-based political violence’ over tweet
Former congressman Rodrigo Iván Cortés will be forced to publish a daily court-authored apology online for 30 days in punishment. Read more
Church in Mexico announces plan to accompany mothers of disappeared persons
In Latin America to say someone “was disappeared” means that the person was abducted and may or may not be... Read more
Mexican bishops submit ‘Indigenous liturgical adaptations’ to the Vatican for approval
The liturgical adaptations approved by the CEM include incensing, a “senior layperson” role, and ritual dance. Read more
Actor Eduardo Verástegui may run for president of Mexico, says conservative party there ‘is dead’
The producer of the recent box office hit “Sound of Freedom” is pondering a run for president to restore the... Read more
Anti-human-trafficking film ‘Sound of Freedom’ just topped ‘Indiana Jones’ at box office
Catholic filmmaker Eduardo Verastegui recently explained how and why he got involved with the film. Read more
Cardinal Sarah offers five ways to deal with ‘crisis of faith’ in the world
“Today there is so much confusion, so much ambiguity and uncertainty in doctrinal and moral teaching,” the cardinal noted. Read more
Mexican bishops demand respect for religious freedom, secular state in Nativity scene case
The Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation in Mexico will debate a case this week about prohibiting Nativity scenes... Read more
Archdiocese criticizes Mexico Supreme Court’s ‘tireless interest’ in decriminalizing abortion
The archdiocese made its comments in an editorial in its weekly publication Desde la Fe (“From the point of view... Read more
