Approximately 5,000 indigenous Tzotzil Mayans have been scattered in small refugee camps in the area surrounding the town of Chalchihuitán, in Mexico’s southernmost state of Chiapas. They say they were chased out of their homes by unknown gunmen after the escalation of an old land dispute.
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As Mexico’s army moves against drug lords, Catholic groups fear impact on human rights
A new law will formalize the military’s role in fighting organized crime, but many would prefer strengthening Mexico’s poorly trained and underpaid police forces.
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This Dreamer wants to bring youth ministry to her parish. But without DACA, her future is uncertain.
Despite the looming threat of deportation, Mirna continues to look ahead.
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Pope Francis: Guadalupe feast shows Mary’s closeness to those on margins
In his homily, Pope Francis reflected on the reading from St. Luke’s Gospel, in which the angel appears to Mary, informing her that she is with child.
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Pope Francis names longtime ally to lead Mexico City Archdiocese
His appointment to the Mexico City Archdiocese comes as the city of nearly 9 million people recovers from a devastating earthquake, which killed more than 300 people.
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Mexico still assessing earthquake damage to hundreds of churches
Two months after a pair of major earthquakes, parishioners in Mexican towns fear the loss not only of church buildings, but also priceless works of art.
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Independent candidates threaten to break grip of Mexico’s parties in next election
Next year’s Mexican election will host a broader and more diverse group of presidential hopefuls than ever before.
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Mexican state plans 147-foot Our Lady of Guadalupe statue
Local officials project the statue in Zacatecas will cost $4.25 million
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Jesuit groups call Trump’s border wall a distraction as migrants suffer
Poverty and criminal violence are pushing hundreds of thousands of people northward while escalated deportations are tearing families apart in the United States.
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Child Martyrs of Tlaxcala recalled for their devotion to faith
Blessed Cristobal, along with two other indigenous Tlaxcalteca youths, Blessed Antonio and Blessed Juan, will be canonized Oct. 15 at the Vatican