Catholic World News
1,000 priests threatened by Mexican drug gangs
July 02, 2009
The Mexican bishops’ conference has stated that 1,000 of the nation’s priests face “constant threats” from drug gangs, according to a Reuters report. Last month, a priest and two seminarians were slain by drug gangs near Acapulco.
For all current news, visit our News home page.
Further information:
- Mexican gangs target outspoken priests in drug war (Reuters)
- Mexican clerics killed by gunmen; drug gangs suspected (CWN, June 16)
Sound Off! CatholicCulture.org supporters weigh in.
All comments are moderated. To lighten our editing burden, only current donors are allowed to Sound Off. If you are a current donor, log in to see the comment form; otherwise please support our work, and Sound Off!
