Pope’s Message Against Cartels, Greed Welcomed by Masses in Border City
For the thousands upon thousands of followers who spent hours waiting for a glimpse of Pope Francis I or the chance to hear him speak, the wait was worth it.
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Pope Blesses Refugees, Prays for Illegal Immigrants, Calls Out Border City’s Dark History
Making a cross gesture with his hand, Pope Francis I stood on the Mexican side of the border and blessed about 200 individuals gathered on the American side of the border who have been described as refugees.
Pope Speaks Out Against Manufacturing Plants, Calls Them Workplace Slavery
In front of a large audience of manufacturing leaders, Pope Francis I spoke out against focusing on the bottom line instead of on the lives of the workers.
Mexican Police Claim Harsh Working Conditions During Pope’s Border Visit
Police officers in this border city have been working 12-20 hour shifts and have been forced to sleep on the streets as part of the massive security detail implemented for the visit of Pope Francis I.
Mexican Border City Hides Dark Side for Pope’s Visit
In the days prior to the arrival of Pope Francis I, this border city has gone through an intensive clean up effort. Vagrants have been moved out, streets have been closed and cleaned, and graffiti commemorating the victims from this city have also been painted over.
Anti-Cartel Militia Leader Asks Pope for Help with Mexico’s Out of Control Violence
The founder of the famous anti-cartel self-defense groups in Michoacan, has sent a letter from prison to Pope Francis I asking him to intercede with the Mexican government to help that country’s out of control cartel violence. The Pope has read the letter.
Mexican Authorities Find Another Clandestine Mass Grave, Media Focus on Pope
The search for five young men kidnapped by police officers and turned over to cartel members has led to the gruesome discovery of yet another mass grave in Mexico. Thousands of fragments belonging to as many as 450 bodies are being dug up by Mexican authorities. Most of the media’s attention; however, has been diverted to the current visit by Pope Francis I.
Pope Francis Sends Video Message to Mexicans: A Land ‘Beloved of God’
In one of the most visibly affectionate messages of his papacy, Pope Francis has sent a video to the people of Mexico in preparation for his upcoming visit.
