Catholic Church in Mexico
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Bishop tells Mexican people not to remain silent amid acts of violence
During a July 30 Mass in Chilpancingo’s town square, the bishop said that “those of us who can speak, must... Read more
Priest in Mexico shot and wounded
The priest, shot in the cheek while driving, is reported to be out of danger. Read more
A new eucharistic miracle in Mexico?
A video circulating on social media shows what appears to be a eucharistic miracle — a consecrated Host exposed for... Read more
Mexican parish to remember victims of violence with 130,000 candles
The candles will be lit the night of July 30 as part of the Day of Prayer for Peace called... Read more
One month after murder of two priests, Jesuits in Mexico decry impunity
In a July 20 statement, the Mexican Province of the Society of Jesus demanded justice for the victims of violence. Read more
Mexico’s faithful encouraged to bring photos of victims of violence to churches July 24
Religious leaders have asked that July be a time of prayer for peace in Mexico. Read more
Mexican bishop to country's president: 'We've done our job as pastors'
Bishop Ramón Castro Castro on July 9 responded to recent remarks by President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, who called the... Read more
Report: 1 cardinal and 57 priests killed in the last 30 years in Mexico
The document comes as the faithful in Mexico prepare to observe a Day of Prayer for Peace in Mexico on... Read more
Church leaders in Mexico call for days of prayer for peace amid increasing violence
“There is a wound to heal and there is the strength that the country needs today to build peace,” the... Read more
Hundreds of men gather to pray the rosary in Mexico City
The men processed through Santo Domingo Plaza in the center of the Mexican capital proclaiming “Long live Christ the King!” Read more
Mexican Cardinal Javier Lozano Barragán has died at the age of 89
The Mexican cardinal is remembered as a strong voice of opposition to abortion and euthanasia. Read more
Mexican diocese to deny communion to Catholic politicians who voted to legalize abortion
After the legislature of the Mexican state of Sinaloa voted to legalize abortion up to 13 weeks, the Diocese of... Read more
Piñatas, Posadas and other Christ-centered Mexican Christmas traditions
Here’s what happens during the 9-day Mexican Christmas tradition called ‘las Posadas.’ Read more
Nearly 2 million pilgrims visited the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City
Almost 2 million pilgrims visited the shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City between Dec. 1 and her... Read more
Pope Francis highlights ‘very painful errors’ as he marks Mexico’s independence anniversary
The Mexican War of Independence ended 200 years ago. Read more
Virtual pilgrimage to Mexico's monument of Christ the King announced
The traditional youth pilgrimage to the monument of Christ the King on the “Cerro del Cubilete” (Dice Cup Hill) in... Read more
