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May 31, 2017

Bishops in southern Mexico face threats from organized criminal group

A group of armed civilians is seen May 28 in the southern Mexican state of Guerrero. Bishops in Guerrero have suffered threats from organized criminal groups as they serve a region rife with drug cartel activities and parishes located in impoverished indigenous communities where people eke out existences by cultivating opium poppies.

MEXICO CITY – Bishops in the southern Mexican state of Guerrero have suffered threats from organized criminal groups as they serve a region rife with drug cartel activities and parishes located in impoverished indigenous communities where people eke out existences by cultivating opium poppies.

Published in International
January 23, 2017

Mafia crime is 'radically opposed' to the Gospel, Pope says

Pope Francis speaks during his general audience in Paul VI hall at the Vatican Jan. 11.

VATICAN CITY – Frequently an outspoken critic against organized crime, Pope Francis again came out with harsh words for those involved in the mafia and other criminal activities, which he said are “stained with blood” and go directly against the faith.

Published in Faith
November 29, 2016

Mexican archdiocese closes missing persons registry, fears retaliation by organized crime

Images of college students who went missing in November 2014 in Guerrero, Mexico. The Archdiocese of Guadalajara is closing its missing person registry out of fear of retaliation by organized crime against family members of those missing.

GUADALAJARA, MEXICO – The Archbishop of Guadalajara has announced that his diocese is calling off its distribution of a list of missing persons, because of fears of retaliation against family and friends of those who have gone missing in the Mexican state of Jalisco.

Published in International