Church in Mexico
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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
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
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 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
More than 33,000 signatures presented to Mexican authorities demanding justice for slain priests
The Mexican platform Actívate (Get Active) on Aug. 24 delivered the signatures to the Ministry of the Interior and 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
Cardinal reveals he was detained by drug traffickers in Mexico
Cardinal Francisco Robles Ortega lamented the current climate of violence in Mexico at a June 26 press conference. Read more
70 new priests ordained in one weekend in Mexican diocese
God continues to call, his voice is powerful and there are still young hearts willing to continue to listen to... 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
PHOTOS: Our Lady of Guadalupe celebrations in a small town in Mexico
For the past 15 days, the town has held rosary processions through the streets each day at 6 a.m. in... Read more
Cardinal Obeso, emeritus Xalapa archbishop, dies at 87
Cardinal Sergio Obeso Rivera, the Archbishop Emeritus of Xalapa, died in his home Sunday at the age of 87, after... Read more
Archdiocese confirms apparent murder of Mexican priest
The Archdiocese of Tijuana in northern Mexico has confirmed the death of Fr. Ímar Arturo Orta, who was allegedly murdered... Read more
Second priest murdered in Mexico in less than a week
The reported murder of a priest in Guadalajara, Mexico, on Friday marks the second killing of a priest in less... Read more
Mexican priest found bound, stabbed to death in his room
Authorities are investigating the murder of another Catholic priest in Mexico who was bound and stabbed to death in his... Read more
Pope Francis condemns 'inexcusable violence' in murder of Mexican priests
After hearing of the murder of two priests in Mexico, Pope Francis sent a telegram to the country’s bishops condemning... Read more
Knights of Columbus cosponsor pilgrimage to Guadalupe shrine
A conference and pilgrimage held this weekend at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City will feature... Read more
Famous exorcist says Pope's simple prayer cast out demon
Rome’s most well known exorcist says Pope Francis performed an exorcism in St. Peter’s Square last Sunday and that the... Read more
Mexico grateful for Church help in weapons surrender program
Mexico's federal district thanked the Archdiocese of Mexico City for its help in a weapons surrender program which took place... Read more
Mexican cardinal urges ill to offer suffering for country's youth
The Archbishop of Mexico City, Cardinal Norberto Rivera Carrera, called on the sick to offer their sufferings so that the... Read more
