Catholic Church in Mexico

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Puebla state in Mexico decriminalizes abortion, archdiocese responds

Jul 18, 2024

By Diego López Colín

In a statement posted on Facebook the same day, the Archdiocese of Puebla expressed “its most profound sadness” after the... Read more

Cristóbal Ascencio García, the bishop of Apatzingán in the Mexican state of Michoacán, asked the Catholic faithful to pray "that a Mexico [living] in freedom and a Mexico capable of showing its faith and love may not be lost."

Communism is ‘imminent’ in Mexico, bishop says

Jul 12, 2024

By Diego López Colín

In a Mass celebrated on June 30 the prelate thanked those who remain in prayer for Mexico and pray “in... Read more

Rodrigo Iván Cortés, president of the National Front for the Family, described Claudia Sheinbaum's victory as “very bad news for life, family, and freedoms.”

Pro-family leaders in Mexico react to Sheinbaum’s election 

Various pro-life, pro-family, and Catholic leaders in Mexico have reacted with concern to the election of Claudia Sheinbaum as president... Read more

The cathedral church of Mexico City, the Metropolitan Cathedral of the Assumption of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary into Heaven, in the historic center of the city, is seen here on May 29, 2024, during the closing campaign rally of the country's victorious presidential candidate, Claudia Sheinbaum.

Mexican bishops congratulate country’s president-elect 

Jun 4, 2024

By Diego López Colín

The bishops of Mexico congratulated Claudia Sheinbaum, president-elect of the country, “for her victory at the polls” in the June... Read more

Mexican president-elect Claudia Sheinbaum.

Mexico elects first woman president: Who is she and what does she believe?

Jun 3, 2024

By Diego López Colín

Claudia Sheinbaum will be the first woman to become president of Mexico. Who is she and what is her relationship... Read more

Mexico presidential candidates Claudia Sheinbaum (left) and Xóchitl Gálvez speak after the last presidential debate ahead the presidential election at Centro Cultural Tlatelolco on May 19, 2024, in Mexico City, Mexico.

Our Lady of Guadalupe becomes point of contention in Mexican presidential debate

May 22, 2024

By Diego López Colín

Our Lady of Guadalupe took center stage during the presidential debate in Mexico this week. Read more

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Church in Mexico wins lawsuit filed by ‘trans’ person seeking baptismal record change

May 15, 2024

By Diego López Colín

A Mexican court has ruled in favor of the Diocese of Querétaro in a lawsuit that demanded the diocese change... Read more

Father Eduardo Chávez has been immersed in the study and dissemination of the message of the Virgin of Guadalupe for more than 40 years.

Expert on Our Lady of Guadalupe named master theologian on apparitions

May 14, 2024

By Diego López Colín

Father Eduardo Chávez, postulator of the cause for canonization of St. Juan Diego, has been confirmed as “master Guadalupan theologian.” Read more

Xóchitl Gálvez, Jorge Álvarez Máynez, and Claudia Sheinbaum.

Where do the Mexican presidential candidates stand on abortion and the LGBT lobby’s agenda?

May 9, 2024

By Diego López Colín

There are three candidates in the race for president of Mexico: Claudia Sheinbaum, Xóchitl Gálvez, and Jorge Álvarez Máynez. Read more

Bishop Joseph Khawam is apostolic exarch for the Melkite Church in Venezuela and apostolic administrator of the Melkite Eparchy in Mexico.

Catholic bishop protests deportation by Mexican immigration authorities

Apr 9, 2024

By Walter Sánchez Silva

Bishop Joseph Khawam, a bishop of the Melkite rite, protested his alleged mistreatment and subsequent deportation by Mexican authorities. Read more

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Church in Mexico condemns murder of 8-year-old girl, vigilante retribution

Apr 3, 2024

By Diego López Colín

“We are destroying ourselves little by little,” the Primatial Archdiocese of Mexico said in condemnation of the recent kidnapping and... Read more

Mexican presidential candidates Jorge Álvarez Máynez, Xóchitl Gálvez, and Claudia Sheinbaum each signed the "National Commitment to Peace."

Mexico’s presidential candidates sign Catholic Church’s ‘Commitment to Peace’ initiative

Mar 13, 2024

By Diego López Colín

The three candidates running for president of Mexico met in the country’s capital March 11 to sign the National Commitment... Read more

The violence in one of the most troubled regions of Mexico led to a temporary parish closure.

Facing drug gang violence ‘God is the people’s only defense,’ Mexican bishop says

Mar 10, 2024

By Diego López Colín

On Feb. 28 a parish in La Ruana announced the suspension of religious services, stating that “we are in a... Read more

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Catholic Church warns of threat posed by organized crime in upcoming elections in Mexico

Mar 5, 2024

By Diego López Colín

The Mexican Bishops’ Conference urged authorities responsible for public safety to “guarantee protection and an environment of peace” during the... Read more

The central plaza in Taxco, a city in the state of Guerrero, Mexico.

Why did four Mexican bishops meet with organized crime bosses?

Feb 23, 2024

By Diego López Colín

Father Mario Ángel Flores Ramos of the Mexican Bishops’ Conference discussed with ACI Prensa the bishops’ recent meeting with organized... Read more

Mexican presidential candidates Xóchitl Gálvez and Claudia Sheinbaum met separately with Pope Francis.

Mexican presidential candidates meet with Pope Francis

Feb 16, 2024

By Diego López Colín

2024 Mexican presidential candidates Xóchitl Gálvez Ruiz and Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo met separately with Pope Francis this week. Read more

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Priest says migrants in northern Mexico are being kidnapped on a constant basis

Jan 5, 2024

By Diego López Colín

Mexican authorities reported Jan. 3 the rescue of 31 migrants who had been kidnapped the night of Dec. 30 on... Read more

Participants in the 2023 National Youth Pilgrimage to the Christ the King statue high atop Cubilete in the Mexican state of Guanajuato.

Young people to make pilgrimage to Christ the King shrine for religious freedom in Mexico

Jan 3, 2024

By Diego López Colín

With the theme “We ask for citizen participation, we demand religious freedom,” thousands of young Catholics are preparing to make... Read more

Our Lady of Guadalupe.

Why is Our Lady of Guadalupe patroness of the unborn?

Dec 12, 2023

By Katie Yoder

The Virgin of Guadalupe is not only considered the patroness of the Americas, but she is also patroness of the... Read more

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Mexican exorcist warns against ‘vampires’ that can draw you away from God during Advent

Dec 5, 2023

By Walter Sánchez Silva

“In the spiritual life our vampires are our bad habits, especially vices,” the exorcist said. “They enter our lives slowly,... Read more