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Bishop Juan Espinoza Jiménez warns of attack on Church in Aguascalientes

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Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

Bishop Juan Espinoza Jiménez of the Diocese of Aguascalientes warned of a direct attack on the Church following threats made by an influencer.

The bishop expressed concern over an incident involving José Lápiz, who reportedly offered 40 mil pesos to anyone who would attack him. Espinoza Jiménez described the act of threatening a person and placing a price on them as a grave matter and a lack of respect.

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Earlier version, Friday 9 October

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Earlier version, Thursday 8 October

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How the coverage unfolded

  1. Oct 6, 3:56 PM Desde la Fe Español Amenaza contra el obispo de Aguascalientes: lo que sabemos del caso
  2. Oct 7, 10:43 AM Religión Digital Español La amenaza contra el obispo de Aguascalientes de un 'youtuber': lo que sabemos del caso
  3. Oct 8, 4:18 AM Vatican News Deutsch Mexiko: Morddrohung gegen regierungskritischen Bischof
  4. Oct 8, 5:37 PM ACI Prensa Español Obispo mexicano dice sentirse “tranquilo” pese a amenazas de muerte
  5. Oct 9, 6:27 AM Vida Nueva Español Obispo mexicano advierte la existencia de un “ataque directo a la Iglesia” en Aguascalientes
  6. Oct 9, 2:02 AM DOMRADIO.DE Deutsch "Kopfgeld" auf regierungskritischen Bischof in Mexiko / Influencer versucht Kirche über Soziale Netzwerke einzuschüchtern
  7. Oct 11, 9:07 PM ZENIT News Agency Death Threat Against Mexican Bishop Exposes the Risks Facing Church Leaders Who Speak Out on Violence

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