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Lawmakers in Mexican state defeat bill to expand legalization of abortion
Last week, the Hidalgo state legislature in Mexico defeated a bill that would have legalized abortion up to 24 weeks... Read more
Mexico's nuncio offers his email address for abuse reports
The apostolic nuncio in Mexico, Archbishop Franco Coppola, has said that anyone who wants to report sexual abuse by the... Read more
In Mexico, thousands renew consecration to Christ the King
More than 10,000 lay Catholics in Mexico renewed their consecration to Christ the King at a special Mass and ceremony... Read more
Church supports conscientious objection for medical professionals in Nuevo Leon
Archbishop Rogelio Cabrera López of Monterrey said Sunday he supports the reform of the Healthcare Law in Mexico's Nuevo Leon... Read more
Family is key to break Mexico’s cycle of violence, priest says
As violence continues to plague parts of Mexico, one priest in the country stressed the importance of strong families in... Read more
Mexican diocese prays for peace as capture, release of El Chapo's son sparks violence
Following hours of heavy fighting in a city in Northern Mexico as officials detained and then released the son of... 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
Mexican archbishop denounces 'shameful corruption'
Archbishop Hipólito Reyes Larios of Xalapa in the state of Veracruz, Mexico, decried “shameful corruption” in the country and called... Read more
'Enough of the violence' – Mexican archdiocese laments massacre at night club
The Archdiocese of Xalapa in Mexico called for peace after a massacre at a night club in the town of... Read more
Mexican bishops call for justice following murder of priest
The bishops of Mexico offered prayers and called for justice after the murder of Fr. José Martín Guzmán Vega, a... Read more
After US mass shootings, Mexican bishops denounce hate speech, xenophobia
In a recent statement, the Mexican bishops’ conference voiced “great sorrow” at recent acts of violence in both the U.S.... Read more
Mexican bishops: Do not grow indifferent to the plague of human trafficking
The Catholic bishops of Mexico encouraged the faithful in the country not to become indifferent to the suffering of human... Read more
El Paso bishop launches fundraiser for asylum seekers stuck in Mexico
A Catholic diocese has teamed up with a local immigration aid group to help refugees on the western Texas-Mexico border. Read more
Mexican archbishop laments attack on priest, death of taxi driver
Archbishop Carlos Garfias of Morelia expressed his solidarity with the Diocesis of Tlapa and with their bishop, Dagoberto Sosa, after... Read more
Mexican bishops: Government devalues migrants' dignity
The Mexican bishops reaffirmed Tuesday its concern over the lack of a humanitarian reception for migrants, whose dignity has been... Read more
Mexican bishop considers life sentence for 'El Chapo' to be just
The bishop of one of Mexico's most violent areas has said that Wednesday's sentencing of drug lord Joaquín Guzmán Loera... Read more
North Mexican state rejects attempt to redefine marriage
On Tuesday, the legislature in the state of Sinaloa in northern Mexico rejected a bill which sought to redefine marriage. Read more
Mexican bishops meet with President López Obrador on peace, migration
A delegation from the Mexican Bishops' Conference met June 17 with the president of Mexico, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, discussing... Read more
Mexican bishops: The violence must end
Catholic leaders in Mexico have spoken out against continuing violence in the country and called on governmental authorities to focus... Read more
Mexico’s fifth Walk for Peace draws 40,000 participants
On Saturday, an estimated 40,000 people attended the fifth Walk for Peace in Mexico, organized by the Diocese of Cuernavaca,... Read more
