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400-year-old church emerges from the waters in Mexico
It is one of at least seven churches that are “buried” underwater or stone in different regions of Mexico. Read more
Priest calls to conversion criminals who shot up church in Mexico
The confrontation caused destruction both outside and inside the church, with images of Christ, the Virgin Mary and St. Anne... Read more
Petition in Mexico demands religious freedom, protection of priests and churches
The Mexican platform Actívate (Get Active) delivered 10,400 signatures to the National Human Rights Commission (CNDH). Read more
Priest in Mexico saves 3 children after gang violence leaves one dead, church shot up
The violence occurred in a town fewer than 125 miles south of Cerocahui, where almost a year ago two Jesuit... Read more
Religious persecution takes its toll on Catholic faith in Mexico
Recent episodes of violence against the Catholic Church once again bring to the fore the persecution of the faith in... Read more
Unsolved murder of Cardinal Posadas is ‘an open wound,’ Mexican bishops say
On the 30th anniversary of the murder of Cardinal Juan Jesús Posadas Ocampo, Mexican bishops’ recalled the “open wound” left... Read more
Bishops demand ‘exhaustive investigation’ into murder of priest in Mexico
“We strongly condemn this act of violence that has not only taken a life but also threatens peace and justice... Read more
80-year-old man tries to kill archbishop after Mass in cathedral in Mexico
An 80-year-old man wielding a knife tried to kill Archbishop Faustino Armendáriz of Durango, Mexico, on May 21. Read more
Bishops of Mexico: Lack of democracy results in the violation of human rights
The bishops of Mexico called on all Mexicans to join this Sunday, May 21, in a day of prayer for... Read more
Archdiocese in Mexico warns against attending SSPX Mass in newly built church
The Archdiocese of Puebla in Mexico warned the faithful about the Lefebvrist “schismatic movement” of the Fraternity of St. Pius... Read more
Blaze set at iconic Mexican church; Eucharist stolen from another
The Church of Santiaguito, whose origins date back to the 17th century, is one of the “most emblematic and iconic”... Read more
Mexican pro-life leader in court for criticizing trans legislator
Rodrigo Iván Cortés had criticized Salma Luévano, a trans woman, for disrespectful remarks the federal legislator made regarding religious leaders. Read more
Mexican bishop expresses Church’s concern for unaccompanied child migrants
Auxiliary Bishop Francisco Javier Acero said those who suffer the most are “unaccompanied minors.” Read more
25,000 turn out for March for Life in Mexico City to demand an end to abortion
Abortion was legalized in the Mexican capital in 2007. Read more
Mexico law banning ‘conversion therapy’ would unleash ‘witch hunt,’ pro-family leader says
The bill makes changes to the Federal Criminal Code and the General Law on Health and would criminalize so-called “conversion... Read more
Thousands of signatures presented to Mexican Congress urging defeat of euthanasia bill
In an April 19 statement, the Actívate platform said that “euthanasia is a form of assisted death that has no... Read more
Largest statue of Christ in Mexico dedicated on Easter Sunday
The monumental sculpture which sits atop a pedestal measures 108 feet high, which makes it the largest of its kind... Read more
Catholic prevention organization: Mexico ranks first in human trafficking and child abuse
A nun with the Rahamim network said Mexico holds “first place in human trafficking, child abuse, organ selling, sex tourism,... Read more
Mexican legislator seeks to ban sex changes for minors
State congresswoman Mónica Rodríguez Della Vecchia took to the streets of the city of Puebla to raise awareness on her... Read more
Which countries in the Americas do not celebrate Holy Week?
Many countries declare holidays for the faithful to participate in Holy Week activities, but not all nations in the Americas... Read more
