Archdiocese of Mexico

Pandemic forces ‘virtual’ Virgin of Guadalupe day in Mexico
- Dec 12, 2020
For the first time in decades, Mexico’s Catholics were forced on Saturday to abandon what many consider the world’s largest religious pilgrimage, in which millions visit Mexico City’s Basilica of Guadalupe on Dec. 12.

By Maria Verza
Pope says Catholics can receive plenary indulgence for Guadalupe devotion
- Dec 8, 2020
With the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe closed for her feast to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Pope Francis said Catholics still can receive a plenary indulgence Dec. 11 and 12 for their Marian devotion if they follow certain conditions.

By Catholic News Service
Pilgrims visit Mexico’s Guadalupe basilica before its closure for feast
- Dec 3, 2020
José Rico normally participates in an annual pilgrimage, walking from a suburb northeast of Mexico City to the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, arriving late on the eve of the Dec. 12 feast, when millions gather to serenade the national patroness.

By David Agren

Mexican cardinal feared ‘failing’ grade from Virgin if Guadalupe celebrations not cancelled
- Nov 25, 2020
Cardinal Carlos Aguiar Retes, archbishop of Mexico City, said the Virgin Mary would have given him a “failing grade” if he hadn’t cancelled the festivities surrounding the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

By Inés San Martín

Archdiocese of Mexico City calls rumors of army ‘invasion’ of cathedral ‘fake news’
- Sep 29, 2020
As fake news continues to spread through social media regarding an “invasion” by the Mexican army of the cathedral of Mexico City, the church felt compelled to release a statement denying a forceful occupation.

By Inés San Martín
Over 80 clergy and religious in Mexico have died of COVID-19
- Aug 18, 2020
According to the latest report from the Multimedia Catholic Center, 81 priests and religious have died in Mexico after contracting the COVID-19 coronavirus since March.

By Inés San Martín
Faithful return to Mexico City churches with masks, gel
- Jul 27, 2020
Temperatures taken and anti-bacterial gel applied, the faithful passed through a disinfecting arch set up in front of centuries-old wood-and-stone doors. Inside, they sat spaced out on pews while robed priests donned face masks. In another church, a glass partition separated people from the altar.

By Maria Verza
‘Aborting Queens’ perform in front of Mexican cathedral
- Jan 6, 2020
A dozen women wearing green scarves lined up in front the Metropolitan Cathedral in Mexico City’s central square on Sunday to call for legal and safe abortions throughout Mexico.

By Amy Guthrie