Mexico, Catholic and Indigenous

Mexico authorities arrest suspected killer of well-known priest who was shot dead right after officiating Mass
Father Marcelo Perez, 51, was shot dead by two gunmen just after he had finished celebrating Mass, officials said.
Catholic Priest and Indigenous Activist Marcelo Pérez Shot Dead in Mexico
In Mexico, the Catholic priest and Indigenous activist Marcelo Pérez was killed by two gunmen Sunday as he left Mass in the southern state of Chiapas. Pérez was a member of the Tzotzil Indigenous group,
Indigenous Catholic priest gunned down in Mexico
Marcelo Perez, who was both a prominent Indigenous rights activist and a Catholic priest, was killed by two gunmen after he officiated Sunday church services.
Burial held for Catholic priest and Indigenous peace activist killed in southern Mexico
Hundreds of people turned out Tuesday for the burial of Catholic priest Marcelo Pérez, an activist for Indigenous peoples and farm laborers who was killed in the southern Mexico state of Chiapas. Some 2,
Hundreds mourn Catholic priest and Indigenous peace activist killed in southern Mexico
Hundreds of people have turned out to mourn Catholic priest Marcelo Pérez, an activist for Indigenous peoples and farm laborers who was killed in the southern Mexico state of Chiapas
Mexico arrests suspected killer of prominent priest
Mexican authorities have arrested the alleged murderer of a Catholic priest and prominent human rights defender whose killing triggered international condemnation, officials announced Tuesday.
Catholic Priest and Activist for Indigenous Peoples Murdered in Mexico Just After Celebrating Mass
According to data from Mexico's Federal Security Cabinet, almost 700 killings have taken place in Chiapas so far this year
Well-known priest shot dead after officiating Mass in Mexico state wracked by cartel violence
Rev. Marcelo Pérez was shot dead by two gunmen when he was in his van, just after he had finished celebrating Mass, the state ...
Catholic priest, noted human rights defender, assassinated in southern Mexico
Two assailants on a motorcycle fired at Father Marcelo Pérez Pérez, 41, who was found dead inside a vehicle in the city of ...
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Mexico’s Catholic Church hopes for a better relationship with President Claudia Sheinbaum
Mexico’s bishops wished Ms. Sheinbaum well. They urged her to govern for all Mexicans, even though she has a congressional ...
Catholic priest and Indigenous activist Pérez killed by 2 gunmen in southern Mexico
Catholic priest Marcelo Pérez has been killed in Mexico. Pérez was an activist for Indigenous peoples and farm workers in ...
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Indigenous priest shot dead in Mexico's increasingly violent Chiapas state
"He never got involved in partisan politics, but always fought for the values of the Kingdom of God to be brought to life in ...
Catholic priest and Indigenous activist gunned down in Mexico
Two gunmen in southern Mexico on have shot dead a Catholic Priest, who was also an activist for Indigenous peoples and farm ...
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Catholic Church Raises Alarm Over Disappearance of Children in Mexico
The Catholic Church has issued an alert to parents, priests, and catechists to “take all necessary security measures” following recent reports of the disappearance of minors and the confirmed ...
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Church in Mexico calls on country’s new president to address high crime rate
On the occasion of Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo’s Oct. 1 inauguration as president of Mexico, the Catholic Church made several requests to the new government, in particular issuing a call for “the ...