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Facing drug gang violence ‘God is the people’s only defense,’ Mexican bishop says
On Feb. 28 a parish in La Ruana announced the suspension of religious services, stating that “we are in a... Read more
Abducted Haitian nuns released amid ongoing gang violence
The release of the six religious sisters, along with their two drivers, was confirmed to Vatican News by Archbishop Max... Read more
Ecuador: Gang violence will not prevail, bishops say
In a Jan. 9 message, the bishops of Ecuador said that “organized crime is sowing, in the day to day... Read more
Church warns that southern Mexico is ‘torn by violence’
Sept. 23 videos that went viral on social media show a convoy of pickup trucks driving through the streets of... 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
UPDATE: Details emerge on Honduras prison fight that left more than 40 women inmates dead
The massacre was carried out by women belonging to the “Barrio 18” gang against members of “Mara Salvatrucha” (MS-13). Read more
Church demands answers after at least 48 die in gang fight in Honduran women’s prison
According to local authorities, on June 20 there was a confrontation between rival gangs inside the prison that unleashed a... Read more
Priest calls to conversion criminals who shot up church in Mexico
The confrontation caused destruction both outside and inside the church, with images of Christ, the Virgin Mary and St. Anne... Read more
Priest in Mexico saves 3 children after gang violence leaves one dead, church shot up
The violence occurred in a town fewer than 125 miles south of Cerocahui, where almost a year ago two Jesuit... 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
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
