Articles by Ana Paula Morales
Religious persecution takes its toll on Catholic faith in Mexico
Jun 3, 2023 / 08:00 amRecent episodes of violence against the Catholic Church once again bring to the fore the persecution of the faith in Mexico and the power of organized crime.
Unsolved murder of Cardinal Posadas is ‘an open wound,’ Mexican bishops say
May 26, 2023 / 12:15 pmOn the 30th anniversary of the murder of Cardinal Juan Jesús Posadas Ocampo, Mexican bishops’ recalled the “open wound” left by the unsolved crime.
Bishops of Mexico: Lack of democracy results in the violation of human rights
May 21, 2023 / 06:00 amThe bishops of Mexico called on all Mexicans to join this Sunday, May 21, in a day of prayer for the strengthening of democracy.
Blaze set at iconic Mexican church; Eucharist stolen from another
May 16, 2023 / 16:30 pmThe Church of Santiaguito, whose origins date back to the 17th century, is one of the “most emblematic and iconic” in the region, the diocese said.
Mexican bishop expresses Church’s concern for unaccompanied child migrants
May 5, 2023 / 16:00 pmAuxiliary Bishop Francisco Javier Acero said those who suffer the most are “unaccompanied minors.”
Venezuelan migrant thanks God, recounts journey through dangerous jungle to U.S.
Apr 29, 2023 / 10:00 amDaisy Sandoval is a 25-year-old single mother who left Venezuela in February in search of the “American dream.”
Mexico law banning ‘conversion therapy’ would unleash ‘witch hunt,’ pro-family leader says
Apr 27, 2023 / 07:55 amThe bill makes changes to the Federal Criminal Code and the General Law on Health and would criminalize so-called “conversion therapy.”
Thousands of signatures presented to Mexican Congress urging defeat of euthanasia bill
Apr 22, 2023 / 09:00 amIn an April 19 statement, the Actívate platform said that “euthanasia is a form of assisted death that has no place in a society that values life and human dignity.
Largest statue of Christ in Mexico dedicated on Easter Sunday
Apr 13, 2023 / 16:00 pmThe monumental sculpture which sits atop a pedestal measures 108 feet high, which makes it the largest of its kind in the country.
More than 20,000 missionaries from 24 countries evangelized the world during Holy Week
Apr 12, 2023 / 18:00 pmMissionary Youth and Family went on “Megamissions” this Holy Week with more than 20,000 missionaries evangelizing various places around the world.
Catholic prevention organization: Mexico ranks first in human trafficking and child abuse
Apr 7, 2023 / 13:00 pmA nun with the Rahamim network said Mexico holds “first place in human trafficking, child abuse, organ selling, sex tourism, child abduction, and child pornography.”
Mexican legislator seeks to ban sex changes for minors
Apr 6, 2023 / 16:00 pmState congresswoman Mónica Rodríguez Della Vecchia took to the streets of the city of Puebla to raise awareness on her Not with Children campaign.
Bishops lament ‘terrible tragedy’ that left at least 38 migrants dead in Mexico
Mar 30, 2023 / 11:00 amBishop José Guadalupe Torres of Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, expressed in a March 28 statement his deepest condolences for the 38 migrants who died.
Jesuits in Mexico issue statement on the death of alleged murderer of two priests
Mar 29, 2023 / 16:00 pmJesuit Father Luis Gerardo Moro Madrid said the alleged murder of José Noriel Portillo is not a reason to celebrate.
Legionaries of Christ to ordain 32 new priests in 2023
Mar 19, 2023 / 08:00 amThe soon-to-be new priests come from Germany, Colombia, Chile, South Korea, Canada, Brazil, El Salvador, Spain, the United States, Italy, Mexico, and Venezuela.
Pro-lifers in Mexico call for ban on surrogate motherhood
Mar 14, 2023 / 15:00 pmThe Steps for Life platform in Mexico called for legislation against surrogate motherhood, known in Spanish as “rent-a-womb.”
Mexican religious sister tells how Christians live in Sudan, a Muslim-majority country
Mar 14, 2023 / 14:00 pmSister María del Carmen Galicia stressed that “peaceful coexistence” is possible between the followers of Islam and Christianity.
Priest laments that economic sanctions are preventing post-war recovery and reconstruction in Syria
Mar 9, 2023 / 15:35 pm"The economic blockade is causing great suffering today," said Father Hugo Alaniz, an Argentine missionary of the Institute of the Incarnate Word in Aleppo, Syria. "People don't have jobs and those who work have very low salaries."
Thousands in Mexico march in defense of the family and children
Mar 2, 2023 / 16:45 pmThousands demonstrated in front of Mexico’s federal legislature earlier this week demanding that lawmakers protect the true rights of Mexican women and children.
Ukrainian soldier saved by praying the rosary, priest recounts
Feb 27, 2023 / 13:45 pmPart of Ukrainian priest Father Josafat Boyko’s ministry is to provide spiritual direction to soldiers fighting the Russian invasion.