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Priest in ‘critical condition’ after being shot in Mexico
The Diocese of Tabasco in Mexico reported June 30 that one of its priests was wounded by gunfire while on... Read more
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
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
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
Pope Francis: More needs to be done to restore dignity to organized crime victims
The Holy Father insisted it is neither “possible nor tolerable” to forget the damage done to the dignity of millions... Read more
Mafia in Italy suspected of poisoning priest’s chalice
During evening Mass on Feb. 24, Father Felice Palamara noticed a strange smell coming from the chalice. Read more
Bishop decries ‘scourge of violence’ by organized crime on Mexico’s southern border
Bishop Rodrigo Aguilar Martínez warned that “organized crime keeps people besieged, confined, intimidated, and threatened, harming them more every day.” Read more
Catholic newspaper takes Mexican president to task for joking about murders
“He not only shows a lack of sensitivity but also perversion,” read an editorial in the newspaper of the Archdiocese... Read more
Parishioners begin to repair church riddled with bullets in Mexico
Fighting between organized crime members in June caused serious damage to both outside and inside the village church in Santa... Read more
Mexican bishops: The country is spattered in the blood of the dead and disappeared
"Our Mexico is being spattered in the blood of so many dead and disappeared," the Catholic Church in the country... Read more
March for life and family in Mexico opposes abortion, organized crime
Pro-life advocates took to the streets throughout Mexico on Sept. 21 to march for life, family, and conscience protections. Read more
Here's what the Church in Pompei is doing about the mafia
Archbishop Tommaso Caputo of Pompei said that his diocese has welcomed the Pope’s recent condemnation of organized crime and has... Read more
If you are in organized crime, you are not a Christian, Pope says
You cannot call yourself a true believer if you participate in organized crime, Pope Francis told members of the Cassano... Read more
Pope Francis expresses solidarity with victims of mafia violence
At a Friday meeting and prayer vigil with families of mafia victims, Pope Francis shared his sympathy with them, and... Read more
