Church in Mexico
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Mexican bishops respond to pro-abortion ruling by Supreme Court: Every life has worth
A Sept. 6 ruling of the court declared “unconstitutional the legal system that criminalizes abortion in the Federal Penal Code.” Read more
Map shows the Catholic Church’s migrant shelters in Mexico
The map was developed in order for migrants to have a more efficient way to find the centers and shelters... 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
Bishops of Mexico call for prayers for peace: ‘We live surrounded by violence’
Since President Andrés Manuel López Obrador took office on Dec. 1, 2018, 131,507 first-degree murders have been recorded in Mexico... Read more
Church in Mexico announces plan to accompany mothers of disappeared persons
In Latin America to say someone “was disappeared” means that the person was abducted and may or may not be... Read more
Mexican bishops submit ‘Indigenous liturgical adaptations’ to the Vatican for approval
The liturgical adaptations approved by the CEM include incensing, a “senior layperson” role, and ritual dance. Read more
Archdiocese criticizes Mexico Supreme Court’s ‘tireless interest’ in decriminalizing abortion
The archdiocese made its comments in an editorial in its weekly publication Desde la Fe (“From the point of view... Read more
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
