Mark Stevenson

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A nun joins people with missing relatives and victims of violence during a procession in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico July 28, 2022, in memory of their loved ones as part of the Praying Days for Peace called by the Catholic Church

Mexican church suspends priest who advised carrying guns

Mexico’s Roman Catholic Church has suspended a controversial priest who has advised parishioners to carry guns to fight off drug cartels.

Rev. Gilberto Vergara blesses a person giving confession in Aguililla in the Michoacan state of Mexico, Friday, Oct. 29, 2021. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo)

Priests differ on call to arms in violence-torn Mexico state

Priest called for parishioners to arm themselves against warring drug gangs.

Pope recognizes errors as Mexico celebrates independence

Mexico celebrated a relatively little-known date Sept. 27 marking 200 years since the victory of the 1810-1821 independence movement. The commemorations included a message from Pope Francis acknowledging the errors of the Roman Catholic Church in supporting the old order.

 

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