Catholic Church in Mexico
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Death camp in Mexico: Church denounces ‘cruelty and human wretchedness’
The Catholic Church in Mexico expressed its “profound indignation and grief” following the discovery of an organized crime training and... Read more
Cathedrals, churches in Mexico vandalized during International Women’s Day marches
In the state of Jalisco, the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption of Most Holy Mary in Guadalajara was tagged with... Read more
Cardinal renews mission of top Guadalupe expert
Cardinal Carlos Aguiar Retes has renewed the mission of Father Eduardo Chávez, considered the leading expert on the apparitions of... Read more
Mexican state decriminalizes abortion; Catholics who support it excommunicated, bishop says
The abortion decriminalization measure, promoted by Campeche state’s Human Rights Commission, was passed Feb. 24 in a closed session of... Read more
Mexican bishops call for national unity in the face of Trump’s policies toward the country
Last month, at the beginning of his second term in office, U.S. President Donald Trump announced various measures that directly... Read more
Church in Mexico responds to Trump’s new immigration policies
Among the measures announced are the reactivation of the “Remain in Mexico” policy, mass deportations, and an order seeking to... Read more
Cardinal Arizmendi: ‘There are facts that confirm’ organized crime rules parts of Mexico
Cardinal Felipe Arizmendi acknowledged the influence of organized crime in some areas of Mexico, thus partially backing recent statements by... Read more
Roof of 400-year-old church in Mexico collapses
Like all Catholic churches built in Mexico before 1992, the church is federal property, so repairing it is the responsibility... Read more
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
