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.
Mexico
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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
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While volunteers rebuild Mexican towns, a bishop accuses the government of stealing credit
The government response in Mexico City has been swift, but surrounding towns devastated by last week’s earthquake are frustrated by the slow arrival of aid.
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Mexico enthralled then furious as earthquake survivor story turns out to be fake
Reports of a girl trapped in the rubble of a collapsed school in Mexico City captured the world’s attention, but the story was created by bad journalistic and government practices.
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Bishop, Caritas staffer say situation in Mexico serious, much aid needed
All the dioceses in Mexico were collecting food, water and other necessities for victims of the quakes and were seeking economic support from inside and outside the country.