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March for life, peace and migrants in Tijuana draws 30,000
Some 30,000 people gathered last Sunday for the 17th March for Life, Peace and Migrants in Tijuana, Mexico. Read more
At the Mexico border, Catholic bishops unite for migrants
Along the U.S.-Mexico border, Catholic bishops of both countries stressed the right of people to migrate and the need for... Read more
Mexico City constitution blasted for excluding right to life
The Catholic weekly of the Archdiocese of Mexico City criticized the city’s new constitution, saying that “it does not recognize... Read more
After school shooting in Mexico, archbishop offers prayers
Following a school shooting in Monterrey, Mexico last week, the local archbishop offered his prayers and support. Read more
Tijuana shelters overwhelmed by Haitian migrants
The shelters in Tijuana that care for the migrant population are now in a state of emergency, severely overcrowded due... Read more
Mexican archdiocese closes missing persons registry
The Archbishop of Guadalajara has announced that his diocese is calling off its distribution of a list of missing persons,... Read more
Kidnapped Mexican priest found alive with signs of torture
The Mexican Conference of Bishops issued a statement acknowledging that Fr. José Luis Sánchez Ruiz, who was kidnapped Nov. 11... Read more
Arizona Mass for migrants shows Catholic unity crosses borders
Catholic unity transversed the border on Sunday when Archbishop Christophe Pierre, the new apostolic nuncio to the U.S., celebrated Mass... Read more
That time Jesus appeared in the sky of Mexico
On Sunday, Oct. 3, 1847, more than 2,000 people in Ocotlán, Mexico saw a perfect image of Jesus Christ crucified... Read more
Mexicans flood the capital to defend marriage – with Pope Francis' blessing
Some 400,000 people filled the streets of Mexico City on Saturday to protest the Mexican government’s attempt to redefine marriage... Read more
Body of third priest kidnapped in Mexico found
Less than a week after two Catholic priests in Mexico were found murdered after having been abducted from their parishes,... Read more
Another Catholic priest has been kidnapped in Mexico
Mexican Cardinal Alberto Suárez Inda is offering prayers for the safety of a priest who was kidnapped in the country... Read more
Does the Mexican priest who allegedly abused minors even exist?
After the Mexican branch of the “hacktivist” group Anonymous reported that the Archdiocese of Mexico had let off an alleged... 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
Two priests murdered in Mexico
One day after they were kidnapped from their parish, Mexican priests Alejo Nabor Jiménez Juárez and José Alfredo Suárez de... Read more
Pope names Mexican-born priest as new auxiliary bishop of Denver
On Thursday, Pope Francis appointed Mexico native Fr. Jorge Rodriguez, former professor and Vice-Rector of St. John Vianney Seminary, as... Read more
Pope offers message of prayer amid violent storms in Mexico
After Tropical Storm Javier and Hurricane Earl ravaged parts of Mexico over the weekend, Pope Francis offered his prayers and... Read more
With 7 dead after teachers' union clash, Mexican bishop calls for prayer
Archbishop José Luis Chavez Botello of Antequera-Oaxaca, México, called for intensifying prayer for peace after clashes between authorities and a... Read more
Mexican president's party hit with 'protest vote' over gay marriage
Just a few weeks after Mexican president Enrique Peña Nieto announced measures to legalize gay marriage and homosexual adoption throughout... Read more
Last known Cristero soldier in Mexico dies at 103
The last known surviving soldier of the Cristero War, Juan Daniel Macías Villegas, died last month in his home town... Read more
