70,000 Young People Make Pilgrimage to Mexico’s Christ the King Monument
Around 70,000 young people from different parts of Mexico gathered in what became one of the largest youth pilgrimages in recent years.
Around 70,000 young people from different parts of Mexico gathered in what became one of the largest youth pilgrimages in recent years.
Along with violence, primarily linked to organized crime, the shadow of corruption allegations looms over Mexico.
In 1531, a dazzling Marian apparition ended centuries of despair and terror and ushered in a new era of faith in Mexico.
The director of CCM, Father Omar Sotelo Aguilar, during a press conference in which he presented the report, noted that “as never before in the history of Mexico, violence has reached worrying levels, striking all sectors of society.”
The cardinal expressed his hope that this approval 'will encourage the process to promote similar adaptations in other Indigenous groups.'
Among the topics discussed were “the defense of life at all stages” and “the violent situation that affects various regions of the country.”
In total, 16 people, including adults, young people, and children, suffered various injuries, including fractures, multiple contusions, sprains, and burns.
Cardinal Felipe Arizmendi, who ordained Father Pérez, described him as a man “committed to justice and peace among Indigenous peoples.”
According to central government statistics, since the Oct. 1, 2018, beginning of Cuauhtémoc Blanco Bravo’s term as governor of Morelos, there have been 379 disappearances of minors in the state, mostly girls.
There have been 193,273 homicides recorded since December 2018.
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