![The project of the sanctuary of the holy martyrs of the Cristera War in Mexico is expected to be completed in 2026. The project of the sanctuary of the holy martyrs of the Cristera War in Mexico is expected to be completed in 2026.](https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/20231018171028_d60b9cb0758acba18f443e8055bc7bda053c662a5a8165cde9f736709c32a51a.jpg)
Mexican Diocese Building New Shrine to Martyrs of Cristero War
Father López noted that the shrine is being built in the place where these martyrs were killed and it is intended to be an important pilgrimage destination.
Father López noted that the shrine is being built in the place where these martyrs were killed and it is intended to be an important pilgrimage destination.
Juan Daniel Macías Villegas began fighting anti-Catholic persecution in Mexico at age 13.
Echoing the spirit of Knights who aided Mexican Catholics 90 years ago, the organization is mobilizing to assist the faithful in today’s war-torn Middle East.
NEWS ANALYSIS: The world's second-largest Catholic country is plagued by drug-related violence but also a strong current of anticlericalism.
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