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A church dedicated to the apostle James the Greater in the disappeared town of San Juan Quechula in Chiapas, Mexico, was visible due to heat and drought in June 2023.

400-year-old church emerges from the waters in Mexico

Jun 21, 2023

By David Ramos

It is one of at least seven churches that are “buried” underwater or stone in different regions of Mexico. Read more

Sacred images that were damaged by bullets in the church in Santa Anita were placed at the foot of the altar of the cathedral in Guachochi.

Priest calls to conversion criminals who shot up church in Mexico

Jun 9, 2023

By David Ramos

The confrontation caused destruction both outside and inside the church, with images of Christ, the Virgin Mary and St. Anne... Read more

The Mexican platform Actívate (Get Active) delivered 10,400 signatures to the National Human Rights Commission (CNDH) on June 6, 2023.

Petition in Mexico demands religious freedom, protection of priests and churches

Jun 8, 2023

By David Ramos

The Mexican platform Actívate (Get Active) delivered 10,400 signatures to the National Human Rights Commission (CNDH). Read more

Interior of the Church of Santa Anita in Mexico after the gang confrontation.

Priest in Mexico saves 3 children after gang violence leaves one dead, church shot up

Jun 7, 2023

By David Ramos

The violence occurred in a town fewer than 125 miles south of Cerocahui, where almost a year ago two Jesuit... Read more

Flag of Mexico.

Religious persecution takes its toll on Catholic faith in Mexico

Jun 3, 2023

By Ana Paula Morales

Recent episodes of violence against the Catholic Church once again bring to the fore the persecution of the faith in... Read more

Cardinal Juan Jesús Posadas Ocampo.

Unsolved murder of Cardinal Posadas is ‘an open wound,’ Mexican bishops say

May 26, 2023

By Ana Paula Morales

On the 30th anniversary of the murder of Cardinal Juan Jesús Posadas Ocampo, Mexican bishops’ recalled the “open wound” left... Read more

Father Javier García Villafaña was found shot to death on May 22, 2023.

Bishops demand ‘exhaustive investigation’ into murder of priest in Mexico

May 24, 2023

By David Ramos

“We strongly condemn this act of violence that has not only taken a life but also threatens peace and justice... Read more

Archbishop Faustino Armendáriz Jiménez at a press conference on May 21, 2023.

80-year-old man tries to kill archbishop after Mass in cathedral in Mexico

May 23, 2023

By David Ramos

An 80-year-old man wielding a knife tried to kill Archbishop Faustino Armendáriz of Durango, Mexico, on May 21. Read more

Andrés Manuel López Obrador

Bishops of Mexico: Lack of democracy results in the violation of human rights

May 21, 2023

By Ana Paula Morales

The bishops of Mexico called on all Mexicans to join this Sunday, May 21, in a day of prayer for... Read more

Our Lady of All the Angels church, built by the Society of St. Pius X, in the Archdiocese of Puebla, Mexico.

Archdiocese in Mexico warns against attending SSPX Mass in newly built church

May 19, 2023

By David Ramos

The Archdiocese of Puebla in Mexico warned the faithful about the Lefebvrist “schismatic movement” of the Fraternity of St. Pius... Read more

Santiaguito Church in Mexico sustained fire damage, according to a May 15, 2023, statement by the Diocese of Irapuato in the Mexican state of Guanajuato.

Blaze set at iconic Mexican church; Eucharist stolen from another

May 16, 2023

By Ana Paula Morales

The Church of Santiaguito, whose origins date back to the 17th century, is one of the “most emblematic and iconic”... Read more

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Mexican pro-life leader in court for criticizing trans legislator

May 5, 2023

By David Ramos

Rodrigo Iván Cortés had criticized Salma Luévano, a trans woman, for disrespectful remarks the federal legislator made regarding religious leaders. Read more

A group of migrants from South America crosses the Rio Bravo border between Mexico and the United States to request asylum.

Mexican bishop expresses Church’s concern for unaccompanied child migrants

May 5, 2023

By Ana Paula Morales

Auxiliary Bishop Francisco Javier Acero said those who suffer the most are “unaccompanied minors.” Read more

The March for Life in Mexico City, April 29, 2023.

25,000 turn out for March for Life in Mexico City to demand an end to abortion

May 2, 2023

By Eduardo Berdejo

Abortion was legalized in the Mexican capital in 2007. Read more

Woman holding transgender sign. Via Shutterstock

Mexico law banning ‘conversion therapy’ would unleash ‘witch hunt,’ pro-family leader says

Apr 27, 2023

By Ana Paula Morales

The bill makes changes to the Federal Criminal Code and the General Law on Health and would criminalize so-called “conversion... Read more

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Thousands of signatures presented to Mexican Congress urging defeat of euthanasia bill

Apr 22, 2023

By Ana Paula Morales

In an April 19 statement, the Actívate platform said that “euthanasia is a form of assisted death that has no... Read more

Christ of Peace statue in Mexico.

Largest statue of Christ in Mexico dedicated on Easter Sunday

Apr 13, 2023

By Ana Paula Morales

The monumental sculpture which sits atop a pedestal measures 108 feet high, which makes it the largest of its kind... Read more

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Catholic prevention organization: Mexico ranks first in human trafficking and child abuse

Apr 7, 2023

By Ana Paula Morales

A nun with the Rahamim network said Mexico holds “first place in human trafficking, child abuse, organ selling, sex tourism,... Read more

State congresswoman Mónica Rodríguez Della Vecchia (right) of Puebla, Mexico, takes to the streets March 29, 2023, to raise awareness on her #ConLosNiñosNo (Not with children) campaign promoting her bill that seeks to prohibit sex changes in minors and punish those who force children or adolescents to undergo such procedures.

Mexican legislator seeks to ban sex changes for minors

Apr 6, 2023

By Ana Paula Morales

State congresswoman Mónica Rodríguez Della Vecchia took to the streets of the city of Puebla to raise awareness on her... Read more

The flogging of Christ.

Which countries in the Americas do not celebrate Holy Week?

Apr 6, 2023

By Abel Camasca

Many countries declare holidays for the faithful to participate in Holy Week activities, but not all nations in the Americas... Read more