Articles by Diego López Colín
Puebla state in Mexico decriminalizes abortion, archdiocese responds
Jul 18, 2024 / 07:00 amIn a statement posted on Facebook the same day, the Archdiocese of Puebla expressed “its most profound sadness” after the legislators’ vote was announced.
The faith and witness of a young athlete who died running a half marathon
Jul 17, 2024 / 16:35 pmIn a July 14 statement, the Mexico City Sports Institute reported that a man died after fainting near the Angel of Independence, where the finish line was located.
![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." Credit: National Basilica of St. Mary of Guadalupe](jpg/bishop.garcia0727.jpg)
Communism is ‘imminent’ in Mexico, bishop says
Jul 12, 2024 / 07:00 amIn a Mass celebrated on June 30 the prelate thanked those who remain in prayer for Mexico and pray “in face of the imminent arrival of communism.”
Sustained pushback against abortion, gender ideology at OAS meeting
Jul 9, 2024 / 08:00 amThe 54th regular session of the general assembly of the Organization of American States was held from June 26-28 in Paraguay.
Saints and bishops ‘come to life’ as tour guides at historic Catholic churches
Jun 13, 2024 / 07:00 amIn the oldest section of Panama City, saints and bishops of the Catholic Church have “come to life” to offer engaging brief talks to visitors.
National Youth Day in Honduras: ‘Be witnesses of the love of Christ’
Jun 6, 2024 / 07:00 amNormally held every two years since 2010, this was the first time the event has been held in six years.
Pro-family leaders in Mexico react to Sheinbaum’s election
Jun 5, 2024 / 18:50 pmVarious pro-life, pro-family, and Catholic leaders in Mexico have reacted with concern to the election of Claudia Sheinbaum as president of the country.
Mexican bishops congratulate country’s president-elect
Jun 4, 2024 / 16:22 pmThe bishops of Mexico congratulated Claudia Sheinbaum, president-elect of the country, “for her victory at the polls” in the June 2 election.
Mexico elects first woman president: Who is she and what does she believe?
Jun 3, 2024 / 19:45 pmClaudia Sheinbaum will be the first woman to become president of Mexico. Who is she and what is her relationship with the Catholic Church?
Is it a sin for Catholics to not vote in elections?
May 30, 2024 / 07:00 amThe year 2024 is considered the biggest election year in history. This historical moment raises the question for Catholics: Is it a sin not to vote?
Our Lady of Guadalupe becomes point of contention in Mexican presidential debate
May 22, 2024 / 17:03 pmOur Lady of Guadalupe took center stage during the presidential debate in Mexico this week.
Church in Mexico wins lawsuit filed by ‘trans’ person seeking baptismal record change
May 15, 2024 / 17:34 pmA Mexican court has ruled in favor of the Diocese of Querétaro in a lawsuit that demanded the diocese change the sex indicated on a baptismal certificate.
Expert on Our Lady of Guadalupe named master theologian on apparitions
May 14, 2024 / 15:52 pmFather Eduardo Chávez, postulator of the cause for canonization of St. Juan Diego, has been confirmed as “master Guadalupan theologian.”
Where do the Mexican presidential candidates stand on abortion and the LGBT lobby’s agenda?
May 9, 2024 / 07:00 amThere are three candidates in the race for president of Mexico: Claudia Sheinbaum, Xóchitl Gálvez, and Jorge Álvarez Máynez.
Conference in Mexico City to explore philosophical vision, theology of Pope Benedict XVI
Apr 16, 2024 / 14:00 pmAccording to the event’s website, the congress came about as a result of a research project initiated by the International Ratzinger Foundation.
Church in Mexico condemns murder of 8-year-old girl, vigilante retribution
Apr 3, 2024 / 10:00 am“We are destroying ourselves little by little,” the Primatial Archdiocese of Mexico said in condemnation of the recent kidnapping and murder of an 8-year-old girl.
Mexico’s presidential candidates sign Catholic Church’s ‘Commitment to Peace’ initiative
Mar 13, 2024 / 16:30 pmThe three candidates running for president of Mexico met in the country’s capital March 11 to sign the National Commitment to Peace.
Facing drug gang violence ‘God is the people’s only defense,’ Mexican bishop says
Mar 10, 2024 / 08:00 amOn Feb. 28 a parish in La Ruana announced the suspension of religious services, stating that “we are in a risky situation; let us pray for peace for our people.”
Catholic Church warns of threat posed by organized crime in upcoming elections in Mexico
Mar 5, 2024 / 17:00 pmThe Mexican Bishops’ Conference urged authorities responsible for public safety to “guarantee protection and an environment of peace” during the election.
Why did four Mexican bishops meet with organized crime bosses?
Feb 23, 2024 / 08:00 amFather Mario Ángel Flores Ramos of the Mexican Bishops’ Conference discussed with ACI Prensa the bishops’ recent meeting with organized crime figures.