Catholic Church in Mexico
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12 million pilgrims expected to visit Guadalupe Basilica this week
Between Dec. 8–12, an estimated 12 million pilgrims are expected to have visited the shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe... Read more
Report: 80 priests murdered in Mexico over last three decades
Father Omar Sotelo Aguilar noted that “as never before in the history of Mexico, violence has reached worrying levels, striking... Read more
Why is legalization of abortion making rapid advances in Mexico?
Over the past six years, the legalization of abortion has accelerated rapidly in Mexico, with 19 of the country’s 32... Read more
Mexican bishops clarify: There is no ‘Mayan rite’
Mexico’s bishops have issued a statement clarifying that there is no such thing as an approved “Mayan rite” of the... Read more
Vatican approves liturgical adaptations for Indigenous communities in Mexico
According to Cardinal Felipe Arizmendi Esquivel, this decision transforms certain Indigenous expressions into “liturgy of the Church.” Read more
Mexican bishops urge new president to address violence, defend life
Mexico’s new president met with the country’s bishops during their plenary assembly this week. Read more
Two minors shot dead near Catholic church in Mexico
According to the Catholic Multimedia Center, one of the minors “was an altar boy and the other helped his mom... Read more
6 Latin American bishops share their favorite saints and how they inspired their ministry
Six Latin American bishops reveal their favorite saints, sharing how they have been influenced by them and aided by them... Read more
Mexican bishops, activists mobilize against legalization of abortion in Mexico City
Mexico’s bishops pointed out that, as pastors, they cannot “remain silent” in the face of what they consider a threat... Read more
Pope Francis to Mexicans: Keep being devotees of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Pope Francis shared a heartfelt video message addressed to Mexicans in which he reminded the country of its “great fortune”... Read more
Black legend of Spanish conquest is ‘profoundly anti-Catholic,’ historian says
For renowned historian Jorge Traslosheros, the so-called “black legend” of the Spanish conquest of lands in the Americas arose as... Read more
Mexican Catholics gather in shopping center to pray rosary in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe
The initiative began with the purpose of bringing the faith closer to those who no longer attend church. Read more
Minivan driver plows into crowd at pro-life event in Mexico, injuring 16
In total, 16 people, including adults, young people, and children, suffered various injuries, including fractures, multiple contusions, sprains, and burns. Read more
Pope Francis in Angelus address mourns Catholic priest murdered in Mexico
The pope called the slain priest “a zealous servant of the Gospel and God’s faithful people” and said he joined... Read more
Murdered priest in Mexico remembered as ‘tireless apostle of peace’
Father Marcelo Pérez, a priest of the Diocese of San Cristóbal de las Casas in Chiapas, was killed by two... Read more
Mexican priest shot dead after celebrating Mass
Father Marcelo Pérez of the Diocese of San Cristóbal de las Casas in Mexicao was shot dead after he had... Read more
As abortion is decriminalized in Jalisco, Mexican cardinal decries ‘murder of innocents’
Cardinal Francisco Robles Ortega of Guadalajara, Mexico, spoke out strongly against the decision of Jalisco’s state Legislature to decriminalize abortion. Read more
Cardinal, exorcists have differing takes on ‘cleansing’ ritual performed on Mexican president
A Mexican cardinal and three priests have differing takes on the “cleansing” ritual that was performed during the inauguration of... Read more
Catholic Church laments Mexican army’s deadly shooting of migrants
Six migrants traveling through southern Mexico in a pickup truck lost their lives and 10 more have been wounded after... Read more
Church in Mexico calls on country’s new president to address high crime rate
On the occasion of Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo’s Oct. 1 inauguration as president of Mexico, the Catholic Church made several requests... Read more
